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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 356
Posted By Aubergine

Thanks. I am happy to have advice from someone...

Thanks. I am happy to have advice from someone who used the brakes.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-16-24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 100
Posted By Aubergine

I am mildly surprised that everyone appears fully...

I am mildly surprised that everyone appears fully dressed. :o
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-24, 08:17 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 356
Posted By Aubergine

Oh yep, I know Recycled well! Gotten a lot of...

Oh yep, I know Recycled well! Gotten a lot of bits there over time. Thanks.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 02:18 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 1,592
Posted By Aubergine

I suspect that is French, and means "not normal."...

I suspect that is French, and means "not normal."

(i see mstateglfr beat me to it!)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 08:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 356
Posted By Aubergine

That was exactly what I intended to do.

That was exactly what I intended to do.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 07:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 356
Posted By Aubergine

This, I did not know. Whenever I heard about...

This, I did not know. Whenever I heard about those (or similar) shoes it was in the context of steel rims and rain, so I dismissed them.


I can understand that point of view, but I have had long...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,239
Posted By Aubergine

They had to offer *something* for the retrogrouch...

They had to offer *something* for the retrogrouch market. :o
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 243
Posted By Aubergine

You live in Seattle. Why not just take it to...

You live in Seattle. Why not just take it to Davidson for a check?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 356
Posted By Aubergine

Trying different levers does sound like the best...

Trying different levers does sound like the best solution. Those Universal levers are pretty ratty!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 356
Posted By Aubergine

When I got the bike, yes. Here's what it looks...

When I got the bike, yes. Here's what it looks like now. Sorry for the confusion there!
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 12:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 356
Posted By Aubergine

I was also thinking of trying different levers to...

I was also thinking of trying different levers to see if they improved the braking. Thanks for the recommendation.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 356
Posted By Aubergine

nope, no steel rims on my bikes! I live in...

nope, no steel rims on my bikes! I live in Seattle and they are a baaad idea here.



Yes, so I hear. They are not the best choice for the wide tires I prefer, though.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 12:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 356
Posted By Aubergine

Thanks, I did all that except the acetone....

Thanks, I did all that except the acetone. Nothing is binding, cable and housing are new and routed correctly, etc etc.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 11:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 356
Posted By Aubergine

What can I do to improve Universal 68 Sidepulls?

I have a bike (1970s Mercian) with Universal 68 sidepulls, and another ( 1960s Bianchi) with 61 centerpulls. The 61s work well; the 68s are terrible. Both sets use the same levers and have Kool Stop...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 39,325
Posted By Aubergine

I found this old Mercian, an Olympic I believe,...

I found this old Mercian, an Olympic I believe, last year in a sad shape. The first five photos show the bike as I found it, with horribly stained paint and worn, dirty parts.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,256
Posted By Aubergine

A very clean build!

A very clean build!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,892
Posted By Aubergine

I know this is an old thread, but for me the...

I know this is an old thread, but for me the simplest solution is to use a DuoPar rear derailleur. Shifting is as nice as with a Suntour.

Here's my Jubile in Reims:

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 08:14 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 522
Posted By Aubergine

Totally agree. It's worth getting some stout...

Totally agree. It's worth getting some stout brakes with salmon-colored Kool Stop brake pads (which are better in the wet weather we get in the PNW.)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,595
Posted By Aubergine

A great project. I played around with a Suburban...

A great project. I played around with a Suburban for a few years. The precious owner had modified it intro a single speed with a bottom bracket adapter and aluminum wheels, and I picked it up for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,794
Posted By Aubergine

Just behind the lug, on the bottom of the tube. A...

Just behind the lug, on the bottom of the tube. A typical place for a kink following a front end prang.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,794
Posted By Aubergine

Lovely bike, but damn if it does not look like...

Lovely bike, but damn if it does not look like the down tube is bent.
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
04-13-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,294
Posted By Aubergine

Not everyone can hear. No rider should ever...

Not everyone can hear. No rider should ever assume that calling out or bells will alert someone in front. IMO the rider who is overtaking ALWAYS has the responsibility to pass safely. If that means...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 8,323
Views: 3,091,488
Posted By Aubergine

1980 Stevenson. It was originally a full Super...

1980 Stevenson. It was originally a full Super Record build with a six speed freewheel in back. I replaced only the shifters and rear derailleur.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 8,323
Views: 3,091,488
Posted By Aubergine

My circa 1973 Peugeot UO-8 with a Racing Triple...

My circa 1973 Peugeot UO-8 with a Racing Triple setup. I had to braze on the derailleur hanger because a bolt on hanger interfered with the chain. Fun bike.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-13-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 212
Posted By Aubergine

eBay has a few for various prices. Let's hope...

eBay has a few for various prices. Let's hope Rustines gets its act together again -- they were a good replacement.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 265
Posted By Aubergine

Any 700c tire will fit, yes. To avoid...

Any 700c tire will fit, yes.

To avoid confusion about tire and rim sizes, it's best to look for the ETRTO designations. For 700c and 29 wheels and rims, the diameter is 622 mm. To give another...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 1,917
Views: 104,341
Posted By Aubergine

I am happy to have done my part. :o

I am happy to have done my part. :o
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-24, 12:27 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,353
Posted By Aubergine

I can't agree. The wires in the compressionless...

I can't agree. The wires in the compressionless housing shift over time, and they are sharp. They'll poke right through the plastic ferrules. Even the metal 4mm ferrules can be distorted by the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 10,596
Posted By Aubergine

I need to be in this group. During the pandemic I...

I need to be in this group. During the pandemic I grabbed many cheap old French bikes and frames and built them up with decent parts. I gave several away but I still have five Peugeots from 1962 to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 477
Posted By Aubergine

Thia is my vote as well. In my experience,...

Thia is my vote as well. In my experience, another frame, even of the same type, will never quite feel the same.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,710
Posted By Aubergine

Another factor for MikeDeason to consider is...

Another factor for MikeDeason to consider is that much of the "comfort" of a bike comes from good wide tires and a good fit on the bike. Suspension and a fat seat are not necessary and in fact can...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,353
Posted By Aubergine

I'd say rather that the coiled housing was...

I'd say rather that the coiled housing was adequate at the time, but that even friction shifting is improved with compressionless housing.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 665
Posted By Aubergine

While I was out riding today I had a thought,...

While I was out riding today I had a thought, TakingMyTime . I wondered if your pump's gauge was accurate? If it is off, that may explain why you're having difficulties.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 07:43 PM
Replies: 1,917
Views: 104,341
Posted By Aubergine

What a story. But I can understand, having...

What a story. But I can understand, having discovered for myself how nice old bikes with "cheap" steel could be with decent parts and wheels. Well done!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 585
Posted By Aubergine

Not in the US but in France they were much more...

Not in the US but in France they were much more common. They typically were used on second tier bikes. At the top were bikes using full 531, Vitus, or Columbus tube sets, and using Stronglight 93...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 12:44 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 16,688
Posted By Aubergine

Would you consider an old light with modern LED...

Would you consider an old light with modern LED internals? There are a few places that sell the necessary bits.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 585
Posted By Aubergine

Nervar made decent but not superb cranks, and I...

Nervar made decent but not superb cranks, and I would not hesitate to use them. (I'd put Stronglight and Spécialités TA in a higher rank.) The chainring teeth do not look to me like they are too...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 665
Posted By Aubergine

I understand that with the advent of tubeless...

I understand that with the advent of tubeless tires, the rims and tires must now be manufactured to tighter tolerances so that the combination will actually hold air. Most of my old bikes run old...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 16,688
Posted By Aubergine

Old French bikes go well with fenders. (1973...

Old French bikes go well with fenders. (1973 AO-8, 1972 Grand Touring, 1986 P4 Corbier.)
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,147
Posted By Aubergine

if we can assume the OP correctly identified the...

if we can assume the OP correctly identified the bike it's definitely steel. The 520s were completely steel up to 2020 or so, when they added an aluminum fork (sacrilege!!) to the steel frame.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 505,994
Posted By Aubergine

someone in my neighborhood left this lovely old...

someone in my neighborhood left this lovely old Gitane out for grabs along the side of the street. It was in good shape. I've swapped the steel wheels for a pair with alu rims, and put thumb shifters...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 483
Posted By Aubergine

"Aero" brakes are simply those that run the brake...

"Aero" brakes are simply those that run the brake cable along the bars rather than looping out from the top of the levers. The first photo shows a pair of non-aero levers from the 60s. The second...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,163
Posted By Aubergine

I have a couple prints from the Horton Collection...

I have a couple prints from the Horton Collection (https://www.hortoncollection.com/category/lithographs/).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 995
Posted By Aubergine

Wow.

Wow.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 446
Posted By Aubergine

I hate those shifters. The problem that I come...

I hate those shifters. The problem that I come across is that there are too many different versions of those shifters, and not all of them make it easy to take the cover off those pawls. If you can...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-07-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,206
Posted By Aubergine

My vélotaf was an old Carbolite Peugeot. Like...

My vélotaf was an old Carbolite Peugeot. Like just about everyone here recommends, it is an inexpensive steel bike that I could bang around. But as frequently happens it was so much fun to ride I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 171
Posted By Aubergine

This link will help you....

This link will help you. https://labibleduvelocataloguesfuji.blogspot.com
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 09:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 483
Posted By Aubergine

I have tried Mafac guidonnet levers and just...

I have tried Mafac guidonnet levers and just could not get comfortable with them. They also had a long pull, and to avoid bottoming out against the bar need a randonneur bar that curves upward from...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 608
Views: 19,720
Posted By Aubergine

I can't say how this fits into modern wheels and...

I can't say how this fits into modern wheels and tires, but back in the late 70s and 80s my sewup wheels were noticeably better at cornering than my clinchers. It was my impression that the clincher...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,559
Posted By Aubergine

Oh, I keep fussing with them. It's the leverage...

Oh, I keep fussing with them. It's the leverage issue again, sort of like with older Campagnolo brakes but a bit worse. I can pretty easily get enough power if I brake from the drops, but on the...
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