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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-25-22, 09:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,374
Posted By mctrek

I have used Franklin Frames before and he does...

I have used Franklin Frames before and he does really good work at a reasonable price. He is an older frame builder that is close to Columbus Ohio. You could even ship the bike to him and he will...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-22, 02:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,374
Posted By mctrek

If it has sentimental value to you and you want...

If it has sentimental value to you and you want to get it fixed you will need to find a good framebuilder that can fix it and hopefully paint it for you also. Just realize that you will have to take...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-22, 02:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,221
Posted By mctrek

That is a beautiful bike in great condition. ...

That is a beautiful bike in great condition. IMHO the paint looks to be original.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-22, 09:36 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,155
Posted By mctrek

Great Job on getting the old cups off! Too late...

Great Job on getting the old cups off! Too late now, but CRC's Freeze Off Penetrating Oil has worked good for me before.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-19-22, 08:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 829
Posted By mctrek

Interested

Interested
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-19-22, 07:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 505
Posted By mctrek

Interested, if still available. Please let me...

Interested, if still available. Please let me know.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-21, 08:43 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,183
Posted By mctrek

If you already wrote a couple books, then what's...

If you already wrote a couple books, then what's another book on vintage bicycles? You have a lot of the material already from your website, it's just a matter of organizing it and editing it to fit...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-22-21, 08:33 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,130
Posted By mctrek

Is the rear hub french thread or English thread...

Is the rear hub french thread or English thread for the freewheel?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-21, 02:57 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,183
Posted By mctrek

Randy, first of all thank you for putting up and...

Randy, first of all thank you for putting up and maintaining your website for so long! I spent a lot of time learning from it and it taught me quite a bit about vintage bicycles. I would suggest...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-20, 07:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,332
Posted By mctrek

I am working on a Puch Brigadier, the 100th...

I am working on a Puch Brigadier, the 100th Anniversary with Reynolds 531 tubing. Could you please scan and email me the original manual and model guide? It would be pretty interesting to see. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-10-20, 09:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,091
Posted By mctrek

Sydney, first of all sorry to resurrect such an...

Sydney, first of all sorry to resurrect such an old post. Question for you, what would you use as a shim, that measures 0.15mm thickness? Would you use an aluminum pop can, two layers of it maybe? ...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-07-20, 01:25 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 28,032
Posted By mctrek

Wow, I've never seen anybody do this much work to...

Wow, I've never seen anybody do this much work to an old Huffy! Great job! I would convert the cranks also with an older, solid Sakae crank set. Those types of cranks can take a beating also, and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-01-18, 10:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 651
Posted By mctrek

Is this frame OK to ride?

I have this older Puch frame that I noticed some paint being chipped and stretched by the top lug and a slight bump on the bottom of the top tube by the lug. Please look at the pictures and let me...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-22-18, 10:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,384
Posted By mctrek

Interested. PM sent.

Interested. PM sent.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-16, 10:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,954
Posted By mctrek

Where could one find the Park Tool yellow spanner...

Where could one find the Park Tool yellow spanner you have shown? I have a Nashbar ST bike that has a different Suntour sealed Bottom Bracket with 4 bigger splines. I took it off gently (after...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-16, 08:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,383
Posted By mctrek

T-Mar, I just picked up this Nashbar ST bike...

T-Mar,
I just picked up this Nashbar ST bike and it looks exactly like the catalog picture you have posted. I am in the process of taking it all apart, cleaning it and putting it back together. It...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-09-14, 02:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,647
Posted By mctrek

I would take all the air out of the presta tube...

I would take all the air out of the presta tube and then try to inflate it. Make sure that the pump is clamped and set for the Presta valve and not for the Schrader valve. It sounds like you are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-09-14, 02:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,308
Posted By mctrek

If you have access to 3m adhesives, 3m 810, 2...

If you have access to 3m adhesives, 3m 810, 2 part adhesive does a good job on metal to metal adhesion. But it sounds like the epoxy you used worked good also.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-09-14, 02:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,879
Posted By mctrek

I have used hot melt glue before, after the...

I have used hot melt glue before, after the cables received the final cut. It does a good job keeping the cable from fraying.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-13-13, 08:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,530
Posted By mctrek

Thrifty Bill, great job on the Trek 613. That...

Thrifty Bill, great job on the Trek 613. That looks awesome and I know how much work it took to have it cleaned up like that!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-13, 09:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,458
Posted By mctrek

I have an 85 Trek 400 with Hi-Ten Steel fork and...

I have an 85 Trek 400 with Hi-Ten Steel fork and a newer 89 Trek 420 with chrome-moly fork. Same size and I can not tell any difference in ride quality. My 2 cents.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-12, 11:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,522
Posted By mctrek

Talcum powder helps too. I usually run the tube...

Talcum powder helps too. I usually run the tube through a bag of talcum powder and run some talcum powder inside the tire. It helps the tube from getting pinched...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-12, 11:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,522
Posted By mctrek

I have had trouble mounting Vittoria wire bead...

I have had trouble mounting Vittoria wire bead tires (700x32) on my Sun CR18 rims. I went ahead and bought folding Panaracer 700x28 and steel levers. When I got the steel levers I rounded them off...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-12, 12:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 889
Posted By mctrek

Your bike looks to be in really good shape. I...

Your bike looks to be in really good shape. I have a 1973 Road Racer and the thing rides sweet. I also bought an old Fuji Palisade for my brother and the bike was nice. Those old Valite Fuji's are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-17-12, 07:07 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,610
Posted By mctrek

Finally got it out. I used the CRC Freeze-Off on...

Finally got it out. I used the CRC Freeze-Off on mine! That stuff is awesome! I poured hot water in the seat tube then I sprayed with freeze-off! Repeated several times and then I saw that the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-12, 07:35 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,610
Posted By mctrek

Squirtdad... Thanks for the input... I'll try...

Squirtdad... Thanks for the input... I'll try the amonia and the 50/50 mixture... Did you pour this mixture from the bottom bracket with a plug in the tube? Did you protect the paint when you did...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-10-12, 12:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,610
Posted By mctrek

Adam, I'm dealing with the same thing right now. ...

Adam, I'm dealing with the same thing right now. Trying to help out a friend who has a stuck Aluminum Seatpost (the kind that is just a tube, the saddle has a separate clamp that attaches saddle to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-12, 07:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 990
Posted By mctrek

Sun CR 18 makes a great 27" rim. You can find...

Sun CR 18 makes a great 27" rim. You can find them on Amazon and/or Ebay. They come with eyelets too and are pretty durable.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-12, 08:09 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,696
Posted By mctrek

velo base has some of the older catalogs.... ...

velo base has some of the older catalogs.... http://www.velobase.com/Resource_Tools/CatalogScans.aspx

For the bottom bracket update, Velo Orange has French threaded, Swiss threaded and Threadless...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-12, 12:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 863
Posted By mctrek

Thrifty Bill, what is Randy's site, My "Ten...

Thrifty Bill, what is Randy's site, My "Ten Speeds"? I also like Sheldon Brown's website which has a lot of information also about doing work on your bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-12, 12:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 863
Posted By mctrek

I enjoy biking and classic bikes, and I've been...

I enjoy biking and classic bikes, and I've been on this forum for a little while... Here is my piece of advice to you... Ride, ride, ride and don't be afraid to do some work on your bike. The more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-12, 12:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,460
Posted By mctrek

About the front derailleur, make sure you tighten...

About the front derailleur, make sure you tighten the shifter on the down tube... It sounds like it's loose. Also check the derailleur, make sure nothing is broken on it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-12, 12:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,380
Posted By mctrek

Unfortunately the closest Meijers is 2hrs. away...

Unfortunately the closest Meijers is 2hrs. away from where I live.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-12, 11:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,380
Posted By mctrek

That's a great idea, I'll give it a shot. Might...

That's a great idea, I'll give it a shot. Might leave it soak with WD40 for a couple of days. Thank you Dave!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-12, 11:28 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,267
Posted By mctrek

I used the back end of an adjustable wrench. The...

I used the back end of an adjustable wrench. The one with the hole in it to let you hang the adjustable wrench on a hook. The adjustable wrench I used was almost the perfect thickness. By placing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-12, 11:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,380
Posted By mctrek

Thank you, Pars for the link. I read it and will...

Thank you, Pars for the link. I read it and will try it again. I don't have 2 chain whips but might use a spare chain in the vise to see how that works.

Dave, so how did you remove the Dura-Ace...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-12, 10:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,380
Posted By mctrek

How to switch out cogs on a freewheel

Here is my question. I have 2 shimano freewheels. One is an old Shimano 6 speed, the other a newer Shimano 7 speed with the better stepped cogs. Is there any way I could take 6 of the new cogs and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-12, 11:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,460
Posted By mctrek

Velobase.com is your friend....

Velobase.com is your friend. (http://classicfuji.com/0_Cat_Cvr_Home.htm)
Look up Fuji and they have a lot of the older catalogs. Find it and see what you have. I looked up a Fuji Palisade this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-12, 08:36 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,484
Posted By mctrek

I use the strap on bike rack on my minivan and I...

I use the strap on bike rack on my minivan and I put thick socks over the pedals. I also run bungee straps through the wheels to keep them from moving. So far so good... Sorry about your...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-05-12, 02:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,142
Posted By mctrek

I just got some 27" Sun CR18 rims on Ebay. You...

I just got some 27" Sun CR18 rims on Ebay. You can find them on Amazon too. There are plenty of bikes out there with 27"rims and plenty of tires on the market for them.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-12, 07:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,238
Posted By mctrek

Wow... The Brooks saddle and the bike look...

Wow... The Brooks saddle and the bike look really good for their age!! Must of been stored inside and well looked after!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-12, 07:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,183
Posted By mctrek

Nice bike! Looks like a fun project to clean it...

Nice bike! Looks like a fun project to clean it up. Try soaking some of the smaller parts in vinegar... It does a pretty good job taking rust off. Just remember to neutralize it with baking soda...
Forum: Introductions
06-20-12, 06:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 255
Posted By mctrek

Go take a look at it and if it fits you and is in...

Go take a look at it and if it fits you and is in good shape get it... Nice bikes at that price don't last long on Craigslist!
Forum: Introductions
06-19-12, 10:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 255
Posted By mctrek

Roninsteez, I don't know much about your bike in...

Roninsteez, I don't know much about your bike in particular but just a quick overlook shows that it is a decent bike. Your crankset looks to be a Shimano Exage with Biopace chainrings on it, that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-12, 10:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,888
Posted By mctrek

OldRoadMan, I have found that a Dremmel with the...

OldRoadMan, I have found that a Dremmel with the white plastic sponge like polishing insert/wheel to speed up the process quite a bit. The sponge like material is similar to the tough green material...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-11-12, 06:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,102
Posted By mctrek

Here's how the Peugeot Course looks like now

Here are some pictures of the Peugeot.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-12, 07:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,576
Posted By mctrek

Jet was trying to say that the seat post needs to...

Jet was trying to say that the seat post needs to turn 180 degrees. It is backwards in the last picture you have shown. That's probably why you could not get the angle right. Soak the tube with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-12, 04:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,186
Posted By mctrek

ScottRyder, great job on your Fuji Special Road...

ScottRyder, great job on your Fuji Special Road Racer. It looks awesome. I have a red S-10-S that I have re-conditioned. I bought a Fujita saddle with a nice seatpost for it since the original...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-12, 11:01 AM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,779,302
Posted By mctrek

Pictures sent.

Pictures sent.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-12, 01:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,670
Posted By mctrek

Make sure first that the brake cables did not get...

Make sure first that the brake cables did not get tangled around head tube. If that's not the case make sure the tire is sitting right in the dropouts. Then you can look at frame damage. To me it...
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