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02-25-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 865
Views: 137,180
Posted By rickrob

I don't think I've ever seen a pair of Quads. I...

I don't think I've ever seen a pair of Quads. I still have my Dahlquist DQ-10s , purchased in 1983. I drive them with two Hafler DH-220s, both bridged mono. I think Jon Dahlquist did accomplish the...
10-31-22, 10:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 165
Posted By rickrob

Forgot to mention I have disc drakes, need hubs...

Forgot to mention I have disc drakes, need hubs with six hole rotor mounting.
10-31-22, 09:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 165
Posted By rickrob

WTB: 32 hole QR MTB hub set for 9 speed

Looking for a set of 32 hole MTB hubs for a 9 speed set up with disc brakes 6 hole rotor mounting. Need a Shimano freehub or compatible. Figured I'd try here first.
10-24-22, 02:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,686
Posted By rickrob

Yes, it worked well -- no issues that I can...

Yes, it worked well -- no issues that I can recall. My friend rode the bike with this set up until May of this year when she bought a new bike.
09-14-22, 05:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 346
Posted By rickrob

1 1/8 threadless headset.

1 1/8 threadless headset.
09-14-22, 01:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 346
Posted By rickrob

WTB: 1 1/8 80mm stem for 26mm bars

Looking for a black 80 mm 1 1/8 stem for 26 mm bars. 7 - 10 degree rise, Does anyone have one they could part with?

I can't seem to find one . There's one on eBay, but it's way overpriced and in...
07-08-22, 10:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 362
Posted By rickrob

Sold

Sold
07-08-22, 10:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 362
Posted By rickrob

Pending sale to Rotten.

Pending sale to Rotten.
07-08-22, 09:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 362
Posted By rickrob

Shimano RSX ST-A410 7 Speed / Double Brifters

Shimano RSX ST-A410 STI Brifters-- Hoods in great shape, Few nicks and scratches on the levers. RSX Logo is gone on both. Overall they are in pretty good shape. I disassembled these a few years ago,...
03-28-22, 09:55 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,649
Posted By rickrob

PM Sent regarding a jersey

PM Sent regarding a jersey
12-28-21, 06:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,626
Posted By rickrob

PM sent on Campy front derailleur

PM sent on Campy front derailleur
11-20-21, 12:07 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 245
Posted By rickrob

WTB: Front Drop bolt for Campy NR brake.

Looking for a long drop bolt for Campy NR front brake. I see them on ePay, but figured I'd check here and see if anyone has one they'd be willing to part with.

Thanks
11-14-21, 05:44 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,892
Posted By rickrob

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11-11-21, 07:20 AM
11-01-21, 12:11 PM
Replies: 3,823
Views: 1,120,938
Posted By rickrob

Very nice frame-- I have a Jeunet 620 with...

Very nice frame-- I have a Jeunet 620 with Simplex forged dropouts in the same color. I built it up with Campagnolo Nuovo Record. it rides great even for a carbon steel frame.
I have some extra...
10-28-21, 08:51 AM
Replies: 219
Views: 48,904
Posted By rickrob

Ideale 39 with new rivets that rhm installed. ...

Ideale 39 with new rivets that rhm installed.

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10-13-21, 09:49 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 19,150
Posted By rickrob

1975 Raleigh Gran Sport ...

1975 Raleigh Gran Sport

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09-30-21, 08:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,913
Posted By rickrob

Just following up with the results. The...

Just following up with the results. The MicroShift Advent 1 x 9 drivetrain was a huge improvement.

I left the 3D-Printed Chain tensioner on the chain stay, and made a chain guide / guard out of...
09-21-21, 10:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 747
Posted By rickrob

PM sent on calipers.

PM sent on calipers.
08-11-21, 02:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,913
Posted By rickrob

Thanks everyone for your help. Hopefully I'll get...

Thanks everyone for your help. Hopefully I'll get this sorted out and the bike will perform better with the Microshift 1 x 9. I'll follow up with the results.
08-11-21, 02:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,913
Posted By rickrob

Thanks-- I'll go with the basic Advent shifter...

Thanks-- I'll go with the basic Advent shifter since the push-pull shifting is what's on there now.
08-11-21, 01:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,913
Posted By rickrob

She was struggling with the 22/34 on some of the...

She was struggling with the 22/34 on some of the hills -- so we tried going to the lower gear 11-40. I found the 22 /40 difficult to ride. Going with a 26 / 46 sounds like a good idea.

I looked...
08-11-21, 12:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,913
Posted By rickrob

Thanks for your input on this. I'm leaning...

Thanks for your input on this. I'm leaning towards the Microshift 1 x 9 setup. In one season she has gone from basic dirt trails in a park to green level and more aggressive riding on blue level...
08-10-21, 05:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,913
Posted By rickrob

MTB Drivetrain problems. Need advice or suggestions.

I’m working on a 2014 Trek X-Caliber 5 29er. It was originally a Shimano 3 x 8 with 11-34 cassette.

The owner asked if I could make it a 1 x 8 since she never used the front derailleur and it was...
05-01-21, 03:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 512
Posted By rickrob

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05-01-21, 03:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 512
Posted By rickrob

Weinmann Carrera Brake Set

Weinmann Carrera complete set, in great shape. Nutted back caliper, recessed front caliper. Levers have the adjusters. No hoods, but Cane Creek hoods work.
I may have the original wheel guides that...
04-15-21, 05:41 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 67,977
Posted By rickrob

The Seaside Blue looks like a close match to me. ...

The Seaside Blue looks like a close match to me. I used Rustoleum "Lagoon" on the blue panels on my GS, and that is darker than the original Lagoon Blue.
04-14-21, 03:42 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 67,977
Posted By rickrob

I picked up this 75' Gran Sport Frame last summer...

I picked up this 75' Gran Sport Frame last summer with a dented down tube and the paint was in rough shape. First repaint went bad and did not hold up. Re-painted with VHT Epoxy and SprayMax 2K...
01-13-21, 03:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 273
Posted By rickrob

ISO: Small MTB frame with front suspension

Looking for a small MTB frame with a front suspension, 15-16 inch for 26" wheels. I am 5' 5". Cash or also open to trades. Have an 18 inch trek SingleTrack 930 frame that's too big, plus other parts
11-22-20, 04:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,897
Posted By rickrob

I have built several pairs of wheels with the...

I have built several pairs of wheels with the CR-18. I have no complaints, and think it's a great rim for the price. I also think it will handle wider (up to a 38mm?) tires.
11-01-20, 08:38 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,563
Posted By rickrob

I just stripped a frame with Rustoleum Aircraft...

I just stripped a frame with Rustoleum Aircraft Stripper. It worked, but it took three applications and I had to break out the wire brushes.
The old Methylene Chloride strippers would have done it...
10-30-20, 08:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,065
Posted By rickrob

PM Sent

PM Sent
10-26-20, 04:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,970
Posted By rickrob

This is how the frame turned out after painting....

This is how the frame turned out after painting. It's all Rustoleum-- Self Etching primer, Gloss Pure White and Lagoon. It's been sitting for a month and still has a very faint smell of paint. The...
09-25-20, 05:15 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,458
Posted By rickrob

I used these at work around 1990, along with IBM...

I used these at work around 1990, along with IBM PS/2-P70 portables running OS/2 and Comm Manager. Liked the Compaq better.
...
09-25-20, 11:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,970
Posted By rickrob

The dent filled in well with J-B Weld....

The dent filled in well with J-B Weld. Overfilled, then sanded out. Skimmed over it again and sanded smooth.
...
09-23-20, 11:19 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,168
Posted By rickrob

My 75' Carlton built Raleigh Gran Sport has a...

My 75' Carlton built Raleigh Gran Sport has a 27mm crown race. I don't have the original head set, so I've been looking for one that'll fit.
Forum: Introductions
09-17-20, 07:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 390
Posted By rickrob

Welcome aboard reroll-- There's a gold mine of...

Welcome aboard reroll-- There's a gold mine of information here. I'm sure you'll find the answers to your questions.
09-12-20, 06:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,726
Posted By rickrob

That is a beautiful high wheeler yobuttin-- a...

That is a beautiful high wheeler yobuttin-- a very nice restoration. Looks great on the wall too.
09-12-20, 05:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,970
Posted By rickrob

I rolled out the dent, which took more effort...

I rolled out the dent, which took more effort than I thought. A couple of hours of clamping /rolling and I think this is as good as it's going to get.
I put a straight edge on the tube and there is...
09-06-20, 02:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,970
Posted By rickrob

Raleigh Gran Sport Frame advice

I picked up this Gran Sport Frame-- It think it's a 1976 model. It needs a little help. Being a full 531 frame, it might be worth saving.
There's a dent in the down tube, and what appears to be...
09-04-20, 09:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,572
Posted By rickrob

Maybe I should try a wood block first to limit...

Maybe I should try a wood block first to limit some of the damage from rolling out the dent. I have some Ash and Hard Maple on hand-- and a 1 1/8 forstner bit and drill press. Dogwood is much harder...
09-04-20, 06:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,572
Posted By rickrob

How to roll out a dent using frame blocks

How to roll out a dent using frame blocks
09-03-20, 03:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,572
Posted By rickrob

Source for Frame Blocks?

Where can I find frame blocks to roll out a dent in a 531 down tube? I found a source on the web called Paragon Machine Works, but wanted to see if there's a recommended source.

Thanks
09-02-20, 12:17 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,458
Posted By rickrob

The first computer I worked with was in 1979. It...

The first computer I worked with was in 1979. It was an IBM 370. I wrote Fortran code, punched my own cards, and left the deck in a mail slot. The operator ran my job and gave me back the output.
...
07-21-20, 07:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 684
Posted By rickrob

1994 Cannondale 2.8 Frame questions

I was thinking of checking out a Cannondale 2.8 Aluminum frame for a build. It appears to be a 1994, Red with white lettering.

Is there anything specific to look on these frames? I'll looks for...
07-18-20, 12:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 824
Posted By rickrob

The pair I have is 610/750.

The pair I have is 610/750.
07-16-20, 12:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 824
Posted By rickrob

Pretty sure I have a good set of Dia-Compe 750's....

Pretty sure I have a good set of Dia-Compe 750's. I'll check when I get home.
06-08-20, 12:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 858
Posted By rickrob

I have restored gunked up RSX 7 speed brifters...

I have restored gunked up RSX 7 speed brifters to working order. Those are very similar to the 600 brifters. There's a way to disassemble them so you have better access to the mechanism for...
04-22-20, 08:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 862
Posted By rickrob

That's a beautiful bike. I grabbed the 81...

That's a beautiful bike. I grabbed the 81 Schwinn catalog when I bought my Le Tour. That exact bike was in there, and I wanted one so bad...

...
04-22-20, 10:48 AM
Replies: 865
Views: 137,180
Posted By rickrob

Wow, lots of nice gear in this thread! Here's my...

Wow, lots of nice gear in this thread! Here's my vintage setup. My main unit is a Marantz 2235. The Realistic is an STA-64. I completely recapped both units and did a few mods to the STA-64. I...
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