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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,854
Posted By blamester

Very nice. Enjoy it. You earned it.

Very nice. Enjoy it. You earned it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 01:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 501
Posted By blamester

If they haven't been used and also stored...

If they haven't been used and also stored reasonably thay are no worse than the last time you rode them. I would build them and ride them. Keep a close eye on them till you are certain they are good....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,201
Posted By blamester

I had the same problem. I just drilled it and it...

I had the same problem. I just drilled it and it worked very well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-24, 03:53 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,772
Posted By blamester

First time you do it will probably be be messy. ...

First time you do it will probably be be messy.
Wear gloves.
This is what I do. Stretch the tub. It's easier that way. Glue and install the tyre. That is self explanatory. Get it fairly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 467
Posted By blamester

There was a guy on Ebay selling a clamp with...

There was a guy on Ebay selling a clamp with braze on bosses welded to it. Might look better.
PTP 28.6mm Downtube Shifters Adapter Clamp-On Index Full-Stainless USA.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-24, 09:15 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,269
Posted By blamester

I will add I had a bonded seatpost fail. Not...

I will add I had a bonded seatpost fail. Not particularly dangerous at the time but it could have been. It failed slow. Thompson masterpiece I think.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-24, 07:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 309
Posted By blamester

Put some tape on the frame where you want the...

Put some tape on the frame where you want the clamp. Snug it up gently. Check how it fits because you may want to move it.
Get a feel for it. There is no harm in doing it up a few times to check....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,269
Posted By blamester

I got a pretty much nos tvt 92 6 months ago. I...

I got a pretty much nos tvt 92 6 months ago. I have no fear of it. No amount of normal riding riding will break it.



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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-24, 04:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 537
Posted By blamester

What does it do when you ride the bike? Taking...

What does it do when you ride the bike?
Taking it apart may not be worth the hassle if it rides fine.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 614
Posted By blamester

I would say the same. I only got a couple of...

I would say the same. I only got a couple of miles before they punctured. Don't glue it on first.
Pump it good on the rim and take a gentle spin.
See what it does. Then glue it or decide what...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-24, 06:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 806
Posted By blamester

I've had the same columbus minimal on several...

I've had the same columbus minimal on several bikes and plenty of miles and no issues. I must have it nearly 8 years.
Looks good is strong and very lightweight.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,526
Posted By blamester

It's a good bike and might do you well. Looks...

It's a good bike and might do you well.
Looks big for 5/11 but you have to ride it to see.
It will need oil and grease and inspection.
The jockey wheels are likely not worn, the bike has low...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-08-23, 12:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 875
Posted By blamester

I used a metal pick. Pushed it past the lip or...

I used a metal pick. Pushed it past the lip or obstruction and then pushed the outer till it rode up on it. And out by pushing on one side of the outer and pulling the pick back out the other side.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-23, 04:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 464
Posted By blamester

I have the same chamfer. I installed a shimano bb...

I have the same chamfer. I installed a shimano bb with no difficulty or issues since. There was sufficient engagement that it made no difference.
Try it and see.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-23, 07:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 451
Posted By blamester

You have to put them on and see. If you use 9 or...

You have to put them on and see. If you use 9 or 10 speed spacers maybe an extra cog will fit on.

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-03-23, 02:56 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,508
Posted By blamester

Well it was said that the cheapest dual pivot is...

Well it was said that the cheapest dual pivot is better than the best single pivot ever made.
That is not true.
Single pivots or dual pivot or v brakes with the wrong levers will all be inferior to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-03-23, 02:19 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,508
Posted By blamester

So before dual pivots no bike engineer understood...

So before dual pivots no bike engineer understood how levers worked.
The finest engineers in Shimano couldn't do it.
They could build beautiful but ultimately rubbish brakes. Cold forged ,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-23, 01:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 343
Posted By blamester

For 10 dollars it's worth finding out.

For 10 dollars it's worth finding out.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-23, 01:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 678
Posted By blamester

It's beginning to look like it's not bent. Have...

It's beginning to look like it's not bent.
Have good carefull close look around all the joints. Any signs of damage? Does the anodised finish show anything.
Put the straight edge on bottom, top...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-23, 02:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 678
Posted By blamester

Put a straight edge on it and confirm its bent. ...

Put a straight edge on it and confirm its bent.
You might as well check the down tube when you're at it.
If it is bent i would be very wary of it considering the construction. I personally wouldn't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-23, 10:38 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,888
Posted By blamester

This. They would say or do anything to make a...

This. They would say or do anything to make a video. In a year new research will show the opposite. And it was such a huge study , a whole 14 riders in one instance.
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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-23, 10:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 763
Posted By blamester

There is a long cage 7700 rear derailleur if that...

There is a long cage 7700 rear derailleur if that helps. You can go bigger on the back. 7800 looked exactly the same but i don't know if there was a long cage version.
Or a triple.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-23, 05:50 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,508
Posted By blamester

If the cable was too short would it not be the...

If the cable was too short would it not be the other pad that is too close?
Edit
Sorry I didn't realise this has been pointed out.
And by the way those brakes work much better with non aero...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-23, 04:19 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,008
Posted By blamester

You have ridden a bike enough to have a pretty...

You have ridden a bike enough to have a pretty good fit. It may not be the fit at all.
A few things to try. Previous injuries? Find a steepish hill and climb out of the saddle and in the saddle. As...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-23, 03:14 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 5,228
Posted By blamester

I have never heard mention of how a bicycle stops...

I have never heard mention of how a bicycle stops turning. You certainly can't lean up. It has to be countersteering to stop the turn.
A little more than when initiating the turn because of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-23, 05:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 603
Posted By blamester

I think Bulgie is correct. If it was rubbing you...

I think Bulgie is correct. If it was rubbing you would know and be able to see the marks.
The only reason to change it is if it is worn or you want a double or triple.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-23, 05:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 772
Posted By blamester

Lockring instead of the threaded sprocket if it...

Lockring instead of the threaded sprocket if it is worn. Bsa bb lockring fits.
You do lose a sprocket but you really don't lose that much if the ratios you choose suit your riding needs.
It's just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-23, 02:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 772
Posted By blamester

If you did want to use those hubs it's pretty...

If you did want to use those hubs it's pretty easy to get a hg cassette on there.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-23, 05:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 366
Posted By blamester

Unless something isn't working ie brakes or loose...

Unless something isn't working ie brakes or loose grumbly bearings ride it (oil the chain, pump the tyres ,adjust the saddle height and handlebars) and figure out what you need to do to it.
No need...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-23, 06:00 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,266
Posted By blamester

Bear with me because I can't find the story or...

Bear with me because I can't find the story or remember the cyclists name.
As this story goes , sometime in the early seventies or maybe early sixties, coffee had started to be used as a drug for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-23, 05:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 772
Posted By blamester

I'm with Dfrost on this. That is likely a 11 /23...

I'm with Dfrost on this. That is likely a 11 /23 or 12/23. The simplest thing to do is drop the smallest sprocket and add a 26 to the other side of the cassette.
That is assuming you don't need the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-23, 12:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 558
Posted By blamester

I can't remember exactly but I think I used 6 of...

I can't remember exactly but I think I used 6 of a 9 speed hg cassette and a lockring on a ug freehub. Filed down the long spline. No ug cogs at all.
Worked perfectly.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-23, 01:42 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,316
Posted By blamester

You are correct. A wise choice. I am an adult and...

You are correct. A wise choice. I am an adult and I do the same.
And I have no problem explaining it to anyone.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-23, 10:49 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,788
Posted By blamester

Dura ace 7850 hubs have normal splines. And...

Dura ace 7850 hubs have normal splines.
And they are excellent.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-23, 11:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 887
Posted By blamester

I have the tricolour hubs. I filed the long tab...

I have the tricolour hubs. I filed the long tab on a 9 speed hyperglide cassette. I used 6 of them and secured it with a lockring. Which I got of a bsa bb.
I had to use a spacer at the back of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-23, 12:51 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 5,638
Posted By blamester

Yes takes minutes to file off the long tab. And...

Yes takes minutes to file off the long tab.
And if it is one piece alloy body it's seconds.
​​​​​​But you need the correct end ug cog or use a locking. I use a locking which means I lose a cog.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-23, 07:33 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,936
Posted By blamester

But it didn't match. The dual pivot did.

But it didn't match. The dual pivot did.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-23, 06:54 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,936
Posted By blamester

​​​​​​So you proved it. Single pivots worked...

​​​​​​So you proved it. Single pivots worked badly with aero levers which have the same cable entry as brifters. The lever must match the caliper. Shimano brought out dual pivots because single...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-23, 07:24 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,936
Posted By blamester

Dual pivots came out because of brifters. The...

Dual pivots came out because of brifters.
The cable entry changed the leverage so dual pivots became a requirement not an improvement.
Levers have been understood for a long time.
Try good single...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-02-22, 05:04 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,339
Posted By blamester

It can easily sound different with no load. If...

It can easily sound different with no load.
If it doesn't do anything unusual when you ride it then it is fine.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-02-22, 04:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,818
Posted By blamester

If you have serviced and inspected it and it...

If you have serviced and inspected it and it isn't noticeable when you ride the bike I would say it is fine.
Everything wears out. Keep serviceing it and wait till it is properly worn or noticeable...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-25-22, 10:07 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,422
Posted By blamester

I have used custom cassettes and no issues with...

I have used custom cassettes and no issues with shifting. I mixed 10 speed , 11 speed cogs and different brands and it never made a whole lot of difference.
You can also just file down the long tab...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-11-22, 05:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 955
Posted By blamester

This and just keep an eye on them. They won't...

This and just keep an eye on them. They won't unwind all the way with out you noticing.
How experienced was the mech?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-24-22, 07:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 426
Posted By blamester

Open it up and see what's going on first.

Open it up and see what's going on first.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-24-22, 07:05 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 862
Posted By blamester

Does the brake work? Does it work the same as...

Does the brake work?
Does it work the same as the front.
Push on the bike and apply the brake. Let it go see does it open cleanly
If it's good ride slow and try it.
Keep testing till your sure....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-22-22, 10:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 433
Posted By blamester

You gotta take it off. You should be able where...

You gotta take it off.
You should be able where see where is binding.
And then figure out what to do.
It could be the free hub like was said above or a missing spacer.
But once you take it out...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-22, 08:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 353
Posted By blamester

Yeah it can be done. The problem is the ramps...

Yeah it can be done.
The problem is the ramps not lining up.
I am going to add a cog to mine cassette.
I'm only using six of nine but I'm going to seven.
​​​​​​But I will file down the long...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-22, 04:31 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,553
Posted By blamester

Setting up brakes is not actually intuitive. A...

Setting up brakes is not actually intuitive.
A close pad distance is not always best.
You can figure out the best distance for you.
Do a little testing at different distances.
In the beginning...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-22, 03:29 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,711
Posted By blamester

Like another poster said the wheel won't fail...

Like another poster said the wheel won't fail dramatically unless you hit something.
​​​​​​You will know when you ride it how it feels.
And if the wheels can't handle the weight neither will the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-22, 12:01 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,553
Posted By blamester

Those brakes should work fine. Lots of people...

Those brakes should work fine.
Lots of people use them very successfully.
Is the bike the wrong size or are the levers positioned badly.
It could also be you have the pads to close to the rim so...
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