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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-23, 08:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 665
Posted By Ol Danl

I’ve been using these for, like, 12-15 years with...

I’ve been using these for, like, 12-15 years with no previous problems. Has anybody ever had a Shimano or Jagwire branded cable wire break?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-23, 07:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 665
Posted By Ol Danl

Brake wire quality

I was recently at a short tour of a historical area, ready to go, squeezed my brake levers, and the rear (right) cable snapped behind the little barrel. It was mostly flat, and low speed, so I went...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-23, 01:49 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 38,113
Posted By Ol Danl

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-23, 03:55 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,985
Posted By Ol Danl

If the walkers are facing A, they can obviously...

If the walkers are facing A, they can obviously see him approaching, and B should wait until he passes. If I were in A’s position, though, I would also anticipate B doing something stupid, and go...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-23, 08:08 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,240
Posted By Ol Danl

So, maybe I should try putting the 18t back on...

So, maybe I should try putting the 18t back on it, just to check?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-23, 02:43 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,240
Posted By Ol Danl

Thanks for your response. I'm thinking I should...

Thanks for your response. I'm thinking I should probably buy replacements for all 4 pawl springs before I go into it. Hopefully wouldn't need any other parts.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-23, 04:27 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,240
Posted By Ol Danl

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Here's the scruffy Huffeigh that followed me home a couple of years ago. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-23, 10:14 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,099
Posted By Ol Danl

I recently rode my first group ride in years....

I recently rode my first group ride in years. Apparently people wearing spandex and riding Cervelos were not impressed with some old guy riding a 70’s Super Course, wearing cargo shorts.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-23, 09:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 817
Posted By Ol Danl

Husky bicycles shows a 5s spindle for $4.50 — I...

Husky bicycles shows a 5s spindle for $4.50 — I believe I’ve bought one from them.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-23, 07:52 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,094
Posted By Ol Danl

I recently worked on a Schwinn 24” varsity, and...

I recently worked on a Schwinn 24” varsity, and was introduced to the different 24” sizes — there are ISO sizes 507, 520, 540, and 547. The Schwinn rims were ISO 547, which is just like 1/2” smaller...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-23, 09:30 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,868
Posted By Ol Danl

I just rebuilt a wheel using spokes from Porkchop...

I just rebuilt a wheel using spokes from Porkchop BMX. They are just straight gauge, but that’s all I ever use, and they can provide them up to 310 mm. They were $.32 each. I think the brand name is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-03-23, 05:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 985
Posted By Ol Danl

I got a set of Super Course decals from Velocals...

I got a set of Super Course decals from Velocals — since they were going out of business.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-22-22, 04:54 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,298
Posted By Ol Danl

I got a set of decals for m Raleigh Super Course...

I got a set of decals for m Raleigh Super Course from Velocals — since they are going out of business — and told my wife that would be my Christmas present.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-19-22, 06:18 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 11,587
Posted By Ol Danl

Bikes with leather saddles live in the garage....

Bikes with leather saddles live in the garage. Those with vinyl saddles live in the stand-up part of the crawl space. Leather seems to mildew in the crawl space.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-22, 08:26 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,258
Posted By Ol Danl

3 bikes with 2 x 5, 1 with 3 x 5, 3 with 2 x 6.

3 bikes with 2 x 5, 1 with 3 x 5, 3 with 2 x 6.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-22, 09:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 387
Posted By Ol Danl

Thanks for the offer Noobinsf. I have some other...

Thanks for the offer Noobinsf. I have some other levers, that are not as nice looking, but just regular Weinmann, that will work the same. I guess I'll probably just use those. Generous offer, though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-22, 06:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 387
Posted By Ol Danl

Okay, so, if I decide to replace them with some...

Okay, so, if I decide to replace them with some of the other Weinmann levers I've got, can you use turkey wing levers with the levers that have the regular kind of quick release? The only bikes I've...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-22, 04:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 387
Posted By Ol Danl

straightening brake levers

Talking about Weinmann drop bar levers here, or actually "Schwinn Approved." I've been given a child-sized (24" wheel) Varsity to fix up. Both levers have been pushed in so much that the 2 pivoting...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-22, 10:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 554
Posted By Ol Danl

Thanks for the responses. I'll probably use a...

Thanks for the responses. I'll probably use a belt sander, too, but I might ought to get some extra ones, in case I screw them up.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-22, 08:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 554
Posted By Ol Danl

brake blocks

I'm working on a kid's bike that has painted rims and sidepull brakes. The sides of the rim aren't parallel, but taper in, so that the brake blocks have to be beveled to meet up to the rim. Does...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-08-21, 12:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 696
Posted By Ol Danl

I've wondered if they might be BA1 threaded. From...

I've wondered if they might be BA1 threaded. From a chart I've seen, the BA1 screws are 5.3mm in diameter, and have a .9mm pitch. 5mm screws usually have a .8mm pitch. But BA screws have a 47.5...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-21, 01:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 917
Posted By Ol Danl

Thread title sounds like an oxymoron.

Thread title sounds like an oxymoron.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-21, 07:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,448
Posted By Ol Danl

The badge on my Dublin-built Record looks like...

The badge on my Dublin-built Record looks like that, but it has paint.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-22-21, 05:55 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 6,459
Posted By Ol Danl

I can take the dirty kerosene I've used to clean...

I can take the dirty kerosene I've used to clean parts -- with its dissolved grease -- to a local city-operated recycling place. I guess they burn it, or whatever. How are you supposed to safely...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-21, 06:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 650
Posted By Ol Danl

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Okay, maybe it's going to let me post this picture this time. This is the 5N...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-21, 05:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 650
Posted By Ol Danl

Well, if anyone would like to see the picture I...

Well, if anyone would like to see the picture I posted on the Facebook page, it's on the Bicycle Repair Help Group page, and I posted it on Aug.3. My name is Daniel Sisk. The 5N spindle doesn't give...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-21, 04:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 650
Posted By Ol Danl

bottom bracket wrench

I have a Raleigh Record that came with a cotterless crank in 1977, and when I first serviced it, I threw away the bearings, and put in 1/4" new ones. A few years ago, I found I could run an SR triple...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-21, 09:34 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,435
Posted By Ol Danl

I used the pipe and flange method on an old three...

I used the pipe and flange method on an old three speed a while back. But I was afraid the hammering would crack my garage floor, so I took it outside, tied the frame up on a chain link fence, sat a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-20, 06:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,543
Posted By Ol Danl

There are 26 tpi headsets and BBs listed on the...

There are 26 tpi headsets and BBs listed on the Yellow Jersey and High Nelly websites. Probably made in India? Don't know of anyone trying them, though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-20, 06:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,659
Posted By Ol Danl

Thanks for your responses, folks. I'll have to...

Thanks for your responses, folks. I'll have to try to yank, or drive the pin out of one of the new ones -- just to see if I can get it out. They did come from Bike Tools Etc, just like the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-20, 08:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,659
Posted By Ol Danl

Cyclo Rivoli chain tool

Anyone have a clue as to how to replace the pin in a Cyclo Rivoli chain tool? I bought one back in the 70's, and used it for several decades. A couple of years ago, the pin bent, and I found some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-20, 07:55 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,747
Posted By Ol Danl

Last year, on my 67th birthday, my son took me...

Last year, on my 67th birthday, my son took me riding, and the temp. was 95. I guess that's not very high for some places, but after we'd sweated our garrunguses off, he took me to eat at a really...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-20, 06:22 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 19,308
Posted By Ol Danl

I have one of the folding rear baskets. Fits a...

I have one of the folding rear baskets. Fits a grocery bag just right, doesn't rattle much when folded up. Pretty happy with it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-20, 05:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,082
Posted By Ol Danl

I'm probably going to try riding it like this,...

I'm probably going to try riding it like this, and I guess time will tell. Just wondered if anyone had any specific reason not to trust the close tolerance.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-20, 01:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,082
Posted By Ol Danl

How close is too close?

Having several low end Raleighs, I'm familiar with the mystery threading in the eyelets in the rear dropouts. I know a 5mm screw will go in there, but not exactly tighten up very well. Most of my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-20, 03:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,968
Posted By Ol Danl

Good deal on the Major Taylor track bars.

Good deal on the Major Taylor track bars.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-20, 05:58 PM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 533,767
Posted By Ol Danl

Thanks, Pcampeau!

Thanks, Pcampeau!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-20, 03:47 PM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 533,767
Posted By Ol Danl

Does any one make replacement silver tape for the...

Does any one make replacement silver tape for the seat tube bands on the early 70's Super Courses? Mine's pretty chewed up, and pieces stick out so it'd be nice to replace it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-20, 02:23 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 9,732
Posted By Ol Danl

I've lost an inch or so in height, but it's above...

I've lost an inch or so in height, but it's above the waist. My problem is my butt has dissolved and turned into gut, and my pants try to move down my legs about the time I'm trying to get the leg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-20, 02:44 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,332
Posted By Ol Danl

I have a Park cable cutter -- I leave it in the...

I have a Park cable cutter -- I leave it in the original box with the price tag on it, so I won't be tempted to cut anything other than cables and housing with it. Still usually dress the end of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-20, 01:37 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 18,279
Posted By Ol Danl

... that the world seems to have abandoned the...

... that the world seems to have abandoned the 120 mm OLD, 5 speed rear wheel. 5 cogs were enough for me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-20, 08:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,174
Posted By Ol Danl

Thanks for all your wisdom and responses, folks.

Thanks for all your wisdom and responses, folks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-20, 05:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,174
Posted By Ol Danl

Thanks. The more I look at it, I believe it'll be...

Thanks. The more I look at it, I believe it'll be okay as is. Just never seen one loose like that before. Have to round out that back side to get the brake bolt through.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-20, 04:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,174
Posted By Ol Danl

The rear brake has concave washers -- so I guess...

The rear brake has concave washers -- so I guess the clamping to the bridge itself is enough, then? The motion in the through tube won't be an issue?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-20, 04:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,174
Posted By Ol Danl

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-20, 03:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,174
Posted By Ol Danl

Brake bridge sleeve

I'm trying to re-animate a Raleigh Super Course frame I bought. Tried mounting the rear brake caliper, and the bolt wouldn't go through the hole in the bridge. Then I saw that the tube, or ferrule,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-19, 09:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,639
Posted By Ol Danl

I don't know what you're looking for. Co-op...

I don't know what you're looking for. Co-op stuff tends to be more low end, but the last time I was there was a basso frame with a broken chain stay in the window -- might be worth fixing, I don't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-19, 05:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,639
Posted By Ol Danl

I'm in Chattanooga. Don't know of any swap meets,...

I'm in Chattanooga. Don't know of any swap meets, but you know we have the Resource Bike Coop on Glass street. Look at their Facebook page.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-08-19, 06:16 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,185
Posted By Ol Danl

I've found some grease in the BB of a cheap kid's...

I've found some grease in the BB of a cheap kid's bike, and also in the window mech. of a Honda Civic, that petroleum (kerosene) would not touch. Even left the BB soaking for weeks in kerosene....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-19, 07:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,277
Posted By Ol Danl

Might consider what Repechage suggested --...

Might consider what Repechage suggested -- running RD cable under the BB -- if a Cyclone, or other FD can't be found to work the way it is. Does someone not make a clamp-on chainstay stop? Or would...
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