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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-20, 02:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,572
Posted By jrupe

dope! thanks dedhed

dope! thanks dedhed
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-20, 10:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,572
Posted By jrupe

3speedslow and steve summer thanks for the...

3speedslow and steve summer thanks for the advice! I get what facing is and i know where the metal workers are near the dealerships and mechanic shops in the Canal. But can you fill me in on what...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-20, 09:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,572
Posted By jrupe

Good to know about the seat stay. Would the...

Good to know about the seat stay. Would the bottom bracket I choose have anything to do with moving the chainline a bit further out?

If it is indeed a 70mm shell width, does it have to be Italian...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-20, 08:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,572
Posted By jrupe

Thanks T-Mar, '73 to '75 it is, awesome! If...

Thanks T-Mar, '73 to '75 it is, awesome!

If I go with a single 28T ring up front, I should be fine, right?

The perfect is not an ultra, I'm pretty sure. Originally a 14-30. Adding a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-20, 07:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,572
Posted By jrupe

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-20, 07:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,572
Posted By jrupe

Was super stoked to pick up this Panda, the decal...

Was super stoked to pick up this Panda, the decal and orange got me. Panda is known for their early BMX bikes apparently. If anyone know Randell Kim and can put me in touch, apparently he is really...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-20, 07:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,572
Posted By jrupe

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-20, 05:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,572
Posted By jrupe

dddd sorry about that! you're totally right, i...

dddd sorry about that! you're totally right, i meant shell width, not diameter. but regarding the width, my digital caliper had it at a hair over 70mm. I thought this was strange because I read...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-20, 09:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,572
Posted By jrupe

Orange Panda

I have a Panda Bike Co. road bike that I figure is early '80s. It came with cottered spindle bottom bracket heavy crankset. I am looking to replace it with a square spindle BB. The shell diameter...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-20, 07:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,998
Posted By jrupe

Wow, what a chain wrap! Great condition too. So...

Wow, what a chain wrap! Great condition too. So this was the Frank Berto influenced, Huret inspired Curse of the Duopar for Suntour?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-20, 06:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,998
Posted By jrupe

Alpine Gear

Got the AG Alpine Tech derailleur, it's wider and much cleaner shifting 30/45 than the BL Blue Line was. Stoked! Getting better at keeping the chain on. Thanks again for the help all.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-20, 04:11 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,832
Posted By jrupe

High Pastor Bob, This post was super helpful...

High Pastor Bob,

This post was super helpful and you are very clear about the 14T small sprocket limitation for a Perfect. I have two Perfects, one I added a 34T and rearranged to put on an '82...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-20, 05:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,998
Posted By jrupe

Thanks goldenboy, I'm mostly curious about...

Thanks goldenboy,

I'm mostly curious about front derailleurs, when they list an 18T gear capacity, in the case of the BL, should I actually be able to get that. Having trouble with the 17T gap...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-20, 12:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,998
Posted By jrupe

Do I need more capacity? Mountech or Alpine Gear Tech?

Suntour BL FD-1900 in front RD-3300 GT in back.
Chainrings currently 45 / 28, but ordered a 32T so that I use my 50.
Cogset broke a tooth on 16 and added 34 (14 / 19 / 23 / 27 / 30 / 34).
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-20, 04:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,072
Posted By jrupe

Thanks Mountain Dave, you're the man! I was able...

Thanks Mountain Dave, you're the man! I was able to track down a Super Custom 86 BCD 28/45/50 and will convert to a double. So much better staying in the Sankae Ringyo family and saving the money!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-20, 05:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,072
Posted By jrupe

UPDATE on the IRD Defiant Double Compact. Just...

UPDATE on the IRD Defiant Double Compact. Just got off the phone with IRD, super nice support there! The Wide is indeed for an 11 speed. The regular lists 9/10 speed but of course can accommodate...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-20, 02:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,072
Posted By jrupe

Hey all, thanks for the feedback, I really...

Hey all, thanks for the feedback, I really appreciate it. Look forward to hitting my 10th post so I can send share links and images.

It sounds like I should upgrade to 700c only if and when I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-20, 12:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,072
Posted By jrupe

'82 Trek 412 Refurb/Upgrade

I have an early 80s Trek that I'm looking forward to cleaning up. I live in a hilly area, so I'm thinking to swap the crankset, from the 52-40T to a 46-30T. I'm looking at the IRD Defiant, but I'm...
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