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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-23, 07:37 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 28,619
Posted By alexnagui

Regarding your first question. Do you mean three...

Regarding your first question. Do you mean three different standard types/combinations of rings? Or do you mean triples? If you browse through Simplex catalogues, you can see what they offered, I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-23, 07:21 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 28,619
Posted By alexnagui

That would be nice. If I only had time. I would...

That would be nice. If I only had time. I would love to learn framebuilding. I'll be making a few more CNC parts, maybe cranks at some point.
But you're right, these chainrings deserve nice bikes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-23, 07:17 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 28,619
Posted By alexnagui

Those chainrings are still out there, I believe....

Those chainrings are still out there, I believe. So there is no point in replicating them. I might do something similar based on this design but not a 100% copy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-23, 01:36 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 28,619
Posted By alexnagui

I was able to find a set of Simplex Touriste...

I was able to find a set of Simplex Touriste riveted chainrings made from steel on eBay last year. And some NOS Simplex chainring bolts. That's how I was able to replicate the original design as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-23, 01:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 785
Posted By alexnagui

Nice bike, unfortunately you don't see many of...

Nice bike, unfortunately you don't see many of these old French randonneurs in the Netherlands
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-23, 01:10 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 28,619
Posted By alexnagui

I've made a few CNC chainrings for 50.4bcd cranks...

I've made a few CNC chainrings for 50.4bcd cranks lately. Mainly replicas of old French chainrings which are impossible to find these days. I am planning to make a few more designs. All the hardware...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-23, 12:52 PM
Replies: 235
Views: 28,919
Posted By alexnagui

That Singer is amazing, can't believe it was...

That Singer is amazing, can't believe it was never ridden
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-23, 01:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 901
Posted By alexnagui

Nice frameset!

Nice frameset!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-21, 11:07 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 39,509
Posted By alexnagui

Great job on documenting the trip! Great...

Great job on documenting the trip! Great photography as well :)
​​​​Your Strava links don't work for me though, maybe it has to do with the privacy settings you have on Strava.PS. If I were you I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-21, 06:33 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,364
Posted By alexnagui

Looks like it says Ideale France

Looks like it says Ideale France
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-21, 02:40 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 39,509
Posted By alexnagui

Thanks for the link! :thumb: And oh boy, that...

Thanks for the link! :thumb: And oh boy, that bike looks lovely and every time I check this thead it gets even better, as always with your projects ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-21, 02:54 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 39,509
Posted By alexnagui

That's a very stylish build, Jacco. Congrats! I...

That's a very stylish build, Jacco. Congrats! I love it.
Where did you make those decals?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-21, 08:53 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 23,303
Posted By alexnagui

Hey, I've seen that Sparta, it's parked in de...

Hey, I've seen that Sparta, it's parked in de Veerhaven, isn't it? Someone doesn't have space for it on their boat :p
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-21, 02:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 940
Posted By alexnagui

Saw this a couple of days ago, a tip how to align...

Saw this a couple of days ago, a tip how to align the hanger while on a tour

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/408x528/padricht_59b97ef9e638c5fff000887b7f6588b6e80bd521.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-21, 02:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,213
Posted By alexnagui

I am working on another set of wheels with Maxi...

I am working on another set of wheels with Maxi Car hubs. Just for the sake of practicing, you know :)
The wheels came from a bike which was made in 1992, I believe.
I discovered that the front...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-21, 02:28 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,379
Posted By alexnagui

I've done some gravel cycling on my Gazelle with...

I've done some gravel cycling on my Gazelle with 35mm tires and it was a lot of fun, I've would have probably felt more comfortable on a mountain bike at certain points, but it was still a lot of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-21, 02:06 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 39,509
Posted By alexnagui

That Traveller polished up nicely! :love:

That Traveller polished up nicely! :love:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-21, 02:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,079
Posted By alexnagui

You use grease only for the balls, right? Or do...

You use grease only for the balls, right? Or do you slightly grease the pawls as well? Phil Wood Tenacious Oils is recommended for freewheels as far as I know, what is your experience with it?
And...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-21, 02:21 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 39,509
Posted By alexnagui

That's a great find for 45 euros! Like your idea...

That's a great find for 45 euros! Like your idea of turning it into a gravel/offroad (touring) bike. Actually, I have a similar project in mind, so I am curious to see what you gonna do with it....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-21, 09:44 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,043
Posted By alexnagui

You could also try to disassemble the cogs and...

You could also try to disassemble the cogs and flip the biggest sprocket. That would definitely prevent the chain from skipping but shifting might become worse. You are not really supposed to do that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-21, 08:31 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,600
Posted By alexnagui

Thanks! Also for the tip, that's a sweet looking...

Thanks! Also for the tip, that's a sweet looking headlight. Maybe I should get one indeed. I still have to fix the lights on the bike though, the cables are not connected, I left them like that for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-21, 03:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,600
Posted By alexnagui

Okay, I can call it done for now. Still needs a...

Okay, I can call it done for now. Still needs a bit of work here and there, but I can cycle on it. I mean, I still have to test ride it first, the weather hasn't been great lately..
And some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-21, 12:50 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 23,303
Posted By alexnagui

Tapping a steel crank could be a pita, but it...

Tapping a steel crank could be a pita, but it should be possible. Make sure you use a tap which is meant for steel if you decide to go this route.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-21, 02:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,213
Posted By alexnagui

Oh, I see. It's just that the reassembly...

Oh, I see. It's just that the reassembly procedure seems to be not fully covered in that article.
I put the rear hub back now, it took me more time than I initially thought it would. The annoying...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-21, 01:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,600
Posted By alexnagui

Thanks! Nice, I was not aware of Vista bikes...

Thanks! Nice, I was not aware of Vista bikes before.
By the way, which bike did you take those Philippe bars of? :rolleyes: The Grand Bois bars I got for Vittorio are supposedly a copy of Philippe...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-21, 01:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,213
Posted By alexnagui

santa fe 2926 Thanks! Very much appreciated!...

santa fe 2926 Thanks! Very much appreciated! Could you also post a photo of p.28? I think that one is missing..
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-21, 02:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,213
Posted By alexnagui

Thanks, let me know if you find it

Thanks, let me know if you find it
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-21, 04:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,213
Posted By alexnagui

Thanks! I already figured out that the bearing...

Thanks! I already figured out that the bearing cages can be removed from the axle like that. It's pretty straightforward. I thought that the bearing cages were symmetrical but they are not, one side...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-21, 01:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,213
Posted By alexnagui

Yay! Both of the axles are out now! I started...

Yay! Both of the axles are out now!
I started with the rear hub which gave me quite some trouble as well. I can say with certainty now that tapping the axle out of the hub is the most difficult part...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-21, 01:05 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,600
Posted By alexnagui

Looks like a fun ride! Did I miss the build...

Looks like a fun ride! Did I miss the build thread?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-21, 11:02 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,600
Posted By alexnagui

Okay, another bonus. This one showed up for...

Okay, another bonus. This one showed up for sale...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-21, 10:57 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,600
Posted By alexnagui

Just a little update on the bike. I have...

Just a little update on the bike.

I have taken the bike apart and overhauled most of the parts. The fork is now back with the headset installed and adjusted.
The year codes on the Shimano parts...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-21, 01:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,213
Posted By alexnagui

There is not that much information online on...

There is not that much information online on servicing Maxi car hubs, the following links as well as the yellow jersey page are the only sources I am aware of:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-21, 01:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,213
Posted By alexnagui

I ordered the SPA-1 and the SPA-2. The SPA-1 with...

I ordered the SPA-1 and the SPA-2. The SPA-1 with 2.9mm pins should work I think, if not I'll use the SPA-2. It's handy to have them both anyways. I've got a similar pin spanner as yours but not made...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-21, 02:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,213
Posted By alexnagui

I am pretty sure that with a Park Tool pin...

I am pretty sure that with a Park Tool pin spanner I would be able to unscrew the dust cap even with the lock nut still there. The spanner I own does not allow me to do that, so I just ordered two...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-21, 02:43 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,213
Posted By alexnagui

That particular issue of VBQ (Summer 2004) is not...

That particular issue of VBQ (Summer 2004) is not available anymore, the website says it's out of stock..So it's nowhere to be found.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-21, 02:39 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,213
Posted By alexnagui

The threads are probably mangled indeed. It just...

The threads are probably mangled indeed. It just looks like it's been done on purpose...
My first idea was to leave the DS nut and only unscrew the dust cap and leave it hanging there and try to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-21, 04:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,213
Posted By alexnagui

Maxi Car Front hub overhaul

Does anyone have experience wiht overhauling Maxi Car hubs?
I wanted to take the front hub apart today and followed the instructions from Yellowjersey (http://www.yellowjersey.org/maxtek.html). I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-21, 09:59 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,600
Posted By alexnagui

I'll see if it works with some rando bag, maybe...

I'll see if it works with some rando bag, maybe the front light has to be moved somewhere else.



Nice! Let's hope that this summer such a trip will be possible again!
Can you possibly look if...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-21, 09:44 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 39,509
Posted By alexnagui

Yeah, I saw the price yesterday..I don't think I...

Yeah, I saw the price yesterday..I don't think I would pay that much for a hub, but if it can last you forever than probably it's a good investment. Plus it's a really fancy hub, I know.
The Brexit...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-21, 05:41 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 50,095
Posted By alexnagui

Ok, I see. It just was not clear from your...

Ok, I see. It just was not clear from your previous post, i think you mentioned NDS twice saying that it was problematic and at the same time was not :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-21, 01:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,600
Posted By alexnagui

Thanks for sharing your bikes pullup Both look...

Thanks for sharing your bikes pullup Both look like fun rides :thumb: My Vittorio also feels indestructable, that's plain gauge tubing after all. Have you done some touring on your red bike?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-21, 11:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,772
Posted By alexnagui

Yes, you're right! Thanks for clarification,...

Yes, you're right! Thanks for clarification, didn't know that they are called fender bridges but is does make sense :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-21, 11:42 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,600
Posted By alexnagui

Brazing flux makes sense to me, it looks kinda...

Brazing flux makes sense to me, it looks kinda yellowish, shall I just remove it and touch up the paint?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-21, 11:34 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,600
Posted By alexnagui

Thanks! I actually came across a Snel bike last...

Thanks! I actually came across a Snel bike last year which was equipped with the same racks made by Jan Groot (Vittorio).
Anyway, almost all Vittorio bikes I've seen are either Strada or Populair,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-21, 11:26 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,600
Posted By alexnagui

It has a '60' mark underneath so I guess it's...

It has a '60' mark underneath so I guess it's from 1960. It's still in a rideable shape though, a bit of proofide and it's good to go!



There is some kind of a washer between the bottom headsed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-21, 11:20 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,600
Posted By alexnagui

Thanks! The flat bars have to go, I don't...

Thanks!
The flat bars have to go, I don't understand how people go on a tour with those, they seem so uncomfortable to me. Yeah, I wanna put drop bars maybe Nitto Noodle bars or some other wide...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-21, 09:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,772
Posted By alexnagui

Someone painted the whole thing :lol: Was it done...

Someone painted the whole thing :lol: Was it done to preserve it from rusting?
Anyway, it's a cool brake bridge. It remainds me of those made by Champan, Weigle and other constructeurs.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-21, 09:26 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 39,509
Posted By alexnagui

Those Onyx hubs seem to come in any possible...

Those Onyx hubs seem to come in any possible color. Did you already order one?
If I had to go with a nice cassette hub myself, I would definetely try VO hubs, the feature of taking them apart...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-21, 09:05 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,600
Posted By alexnagui

The only issue which troubles me a bit is that...

The only issue which troubles me a bit is that the paint under the NDS seatstay is coming loose with some soft filler material underneath :foo: I have to take a better look at it later.
...
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