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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-23, 06:06 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,987
Posted By TireLever-07

Looks like a smaller diameter wheel. On the back...

Looks like a smaller diameter wheel. On the back of the subject bike. cheers
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-29-20, 06:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,910
Posted By TireLever-07

The Suburban was a Flat handlebar 5 or 10 speed...

The Suburban was a Flat handlebar 5 or 10 speed bike. Electo-Forged frame i recall. Schwinn did make their own wheels. Which were on many Schwinns. And only their tires would fit. The rear axle space...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-20, 05:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 940
Posted By TireLever-07

Hello MTB_Addict. Once, Raleigh owned Dunlap....

Hello MTB_Addict. Once, Raleigh owned Dunlap. They were on the 3 Speed Sports style of bikes. Were never what, we'd call today a high pressure tire. Was like when Schwinn build their own size wheels....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-20, 07:45 AM
Replies: 15,453
Views: 4,078,885
Posted By TireLever-07

Originally gold anodized rims ? Trek & Fuji last...

Originally gold anodized rims ? Trek & Fuji last year with the huge. Wrap around, seat tube decal was 1983. cheers ,,
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-19, 07:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 767
Posted By TireLever-07

Hi, Any bike shop should be able to dig around...

Hi, Any bike shop should be able to dig around for the axle that fits. Few places sell 27" tires. Not a great selection anyways. But Freewheels,, the bearings(left & right) are closer together than...
Forum: Introductions
07-29-19, 05:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,724
Posted By TireLever-07

Both your road bikes are about the same,bought...

Both your road bikes are about the same,bought new in a bike shop. drop bar alum rims. And the thief,,, took your good bike. I've never been into MTB bikes, just road hybrid and touring (Long) ...
Forum: Introductions
07-29-19, 05:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,835
Posted By TireLever-07

Depends, but if you ride enough. Sooner or later....

Depends, but if you ride enough. Sooner or later. You'll want a better bike. I see more younger women buying road bikes. Depends if just for exercise,, or for shopping.. Locking it up downtown in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-19, 11:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,229
Posted By TireLever-07

After Schwinn closed their Chicago factory. There...

After Schwinn closed their Chicago factory. There they only build electro-frorged frames + plus operations in the Paramount Cage there. In in 1980's they built many bikes in MS. The orginal Letour...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-03-19, 11:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,132
Posted By TireLever-07

Rear axle loose bearing? Wheel out of true. Frame...

Rear axle loose bearing? Wheel out of true. Frame broke (That one would would be easier to see) Rose Petal or pedals? Sorry to be a ___. Rear tire,, installed wrong? Ride around the blocks a few...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-03-19, 10:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,976
Posted By TireLever-07

If you have the skills to remove the BB Bracket &...

If you have the skills to remove the BB Bracket & cranks, do it. It used to be easier,114MM ? Wide BB shell & only needed the crank remover, And a 3/8 " drive socket set with a few Metric Sockets....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-03-19, 10:43 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,533
Posted By TireLever-07

Hi, I agree with poster #2...

Hi, I agree with poster #2 (https://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=2) . Any unlocked bike will be the first ones stolen. If you fear leaving a bathroom or store & you'll be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-19, 05:14 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,021
Posted By TireLever-07

The 2 upper eyelets, likely are for a rack. And...

The 2 upper eyelets, likely are for a rack. And the left bracket ( I guess) Is for a light. (With or without a generator)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-19, 06:42 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,589
Posted By TireLever-07

Very relaxed head & seat tube angles. Motobecane...

Very relaxed head & seat tube angles. Motobecane had the "Mount Becane" in the same, early MTB years. The nutted axles would slow down any casual thieves. Some early MTB buyers, later wished they had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-19, 08:25 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,913
Posted By TireLever-07

Do you have a good pic of the Headtube ? Some...

Do you have a good pic of the Headtube ? Some here can tell by the, "naked",, screw or rivet holes. If the headtube badge is long gone. cheers
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-23-19, 06:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 987
Posted By TireLever-07

Cone wrenches ? For a seldom seen Hub? Too thin...

Cone wrenches ? For a seldom seen Hub? Too thin for pedal wrenches.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-19, 09:08 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 16,546
Posted By TireLever-07

The braze-on kickstand? I had a 1975 Schwinn...

The braze-on kickstand? I had a 1975 Schwinn Approved LeTour. The bolted on kickstand,, lasted like 3 years. It fell off, someplace. The Superior was a higher end Schwinn. Check the rims, Schwinn...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-19, 08:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,248
Posted By TireLever-07

I agree with poster # 10. Any decent full service...

I agree with poster # 10. Any decent full service bike shop. The Raleigh 20, had a 20" dia. wheel. Sorry I never owned a folder. They must use them on trailers & recumbments too. The 24" Schwinn...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-19, 03:40 AM
Replies: 15,453
Views: 4,078,885
Posted By TireLever-07

Viscount,, Lambert,, made their own brakes &...

Viscount,, Lambert,, made their own brakes & drivetrain components too. That's a press fit BB spindle. Like many Kleins. So, if its rides ok,, shifts, might be fine. They used aerospace tubing, try...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-14-19, 03:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,602
Posted By TireLever-07

I was going to say, cross them where they run...

I was going to say, cross them where they run under the down tube too, or use bar ends. Even stem shifters, Check the down tube braze-ons too. They had a least 2 different styles. Modern...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-14-19, 03:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,310
Posted By TireLever-07

Your 1st pic is the crankset bolt. One with a...

Your 1st pic is the crankset bolt. One with a "collar" around it. Often that's a 8MM. That, style, replaced the older cranksets that had a larger bolt, sometimes a nut. The Bottom Bracket, (BB),...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-07-19, 10:30 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,429
Posted By TireLever-07

Never been blown over. I hate riding in the rain....

Never been blown over. I hate riding in the rain. It's it 55F or below I don't wear a helmet. Winter riding you create your own wind chill effect. Lose heat pretty damm quick. But if can see frozen...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-19, 10:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,642
Posted By TireLever-07

Poster number 2 is correct. Astro Damiler was...

Poster number 2 is correct. Astro Damiler was their high end stuff. I bought 2 French bikes brand new & admired them back then. Bianchi bought out Puch in the very late, 1980's.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-07-19, 10:12 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,557
Posted By TireLever-07

Freewheel explosions suck. I killed my Hybrid...

Freewheel explosions suck. I killed my Hybrid bikes number 1 & 2 that way. Both were steel frames. 1st was a broken axle, bought a new one. When installing the finished wheel in the back yard. I saw...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-10-18, 10:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,183
Posted By TireLever-07

Hi, Watch your clearance on the right chain stay...

Hi, Watch your clearance on the right chain stay seat stay area, Bottom bracket shell area. A couple weeks ago in a local bikeshop I didn't know how the chain ring & the crank arms, etc have changed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-06-18, 02:00 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,175
Posted By TireLever-07

Hello, It looks great. Might have been power...

Hello, It looks great. Might have been power coated? Originally. In the 1980's Nashbar was selling a few complete bikes. Back then, delivery was *riding the dog*. They'd deliver it to a Greyhound Bus...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-18, 09:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,440
Posted By TireLever-07

The Force Ten was a chrome plated frame. A 15...

The Force Ten was a chrome plated frame. A 15 speed gold anodized rims. Seems Ross used every famous mountain name in America.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-16-18, 09:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,620
Posted By TireLever-07

As others said. Aren't too many uses for a full...

As others said. Aren't too many uses for a full socket set on many bikes, Usually you're using, 4MM.5MM & 6MM allen wrenches. And 8MM 9MM & 10MM likely the most common bike fasteners. I'd get a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-25-18, 07:22 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,463
Posted By TireLever-07

I'd try getting the lock ring off first. I have a...

I'd try getting the lock ring off first. I have a pair of the old,, VAR Lock ring Pliers. I had 2 bikes from the 1980's with frozen adjustable cups. The fixed cups came out rather easy. Both adj....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-18, 08:18 AM
Replies: 15,453
Views: 4,078,885
Posted By TireLever-07

Looks like a too-short bottom bracket spindle,...

Looks like a too-short bottom bracket spindle, Chuck ? Or some dope installed it backwards. good luck,,,
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-19-18, 07:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 940
Posted By TireLever-07

I'd tighten all the chain ring bolts too. A...

I'd tighten all the chain ring bolts too. A cartridge or an, old time, (separate parts) ball bearing bottom bracket axle are pretty tough. Unless they're worn out. A worn out of either, would give...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-18, 07:26 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,139
Posted By TireLever-07

I had a 1986 City Express. I bought it new and...

I had a 1986 City Express. I bought it new and got 15-ish, years out of it. This was an original "City Bike". The 1987 model got a triple crankset & index shifters. The rear solid (Nutted) axle &...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-18, 06:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,049
Posted By TireLever-07

The Dawes Galaxy was a well respected family of...

The Dawes Galaxy was a well respected family of touring bikes. They were never the size of Fuji or Raleigh. They pulled out of the USA sometime in the 1980's. Cheers
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-18, 07:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,111
Posted By TireLever-07

Non aero brake levers. In my experience the...

Non aero brake levers. In my experience the levers I've owned. It's been, a flat blade screwdriver or an Allen 4MM (?) to attach the brake lever. Having a, 4-MM 5-MM 6-MM "Y" wrench would make...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-18, 06:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,248
Posted By TireLever-07

I owned a 1986 Peugeot City Express. Was from the...

I owned a 1986 Peugeot City Express. Was from the early City,, Hybrid bike, era. Yours looks like it's got better components, etc. I had a quick release front wheel & nutted real axle. The crankset...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-18, 07:21 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 9,191
Posted By TireLever-07

AD were the higher end Puchs . The Suntour ...

AD were the higher end Puchs . The Suntour Lapree was a 3 wheel rear derailer. Usually seen on touring bikes. They weren't big sellers new. I liked my double & triple Biopace cranks. They gave my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-18, 06:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,356
Posted By TireLever-07

The main pivot points. Like on cantilever brakes,...

The main pivot points. Like on cantilever brakes, don't often need any attention. Just grease the arm pivots. You can "unhook" the V Brake springs when working on them. You need enough slack in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-18, 07:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,362
Posted By TireLever-07

I'm pretty sure 1983 was the last year that Trek...

I'm pretty sure 1983 was the last year that Trek & Fuji. Both had the wrap around seat tube decals. In 1984 Treks got more uniform looking, with their road bike decals.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-18, 07:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,805
Posted By TireLever-07

Your chain looks too short too. Rear derailer...

Your chain looks too short too. Rear derailer should be more,, vertical. Sorry Sir.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-18, 11:54 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,717,784
Posted By TireLever-07

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That's a nice if finished Kona. Saw what Treks adventure bikes are selling for. Like the return of the 720
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-18, 11:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,061
Posted By TireLever-07

That's a Chicago built Schwinn. My 1975 Schwinn...

That's a Chicago built Schwinn. My 1975 Schwinn LeTour. Named, just plain LeTour back then was made by Panasonic. Before the better (Built Schwinn's),, came along. I always like those Rando Style...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-17-18, 10:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,899
Posted By TireLever-07

Hi, This bike under warranty, Valer? ___ The big...

Hi, This bike under warranty, Valer? ___ The big selling point of the belt drive is less maintence, quieter. No derailler hanging halfway down to the pavement. And the best part is, no greasy right...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-11-18, 11:32 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 9,038
Posted By TireLever-07

I was in two crashes without a helmet. One in the...

I was in two crashes without a helmet. One in the 1970's & the other in the 1980's. One solo bike camping trip alone to Quebec & back, slowed down my URGES, to, and try to ride more like an adult? ,,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-11-18, 11:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,788
Posted By TireLever-07

I second, try Sheldon's Browns website. Pretty...

I second, try Sheldon's Browns website. Pretty much the Bible of Bike repair around here. MTB' bikes have that right chain stay that swings out. I doubt a 28-38-48 Tooth, trekking crank set would...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-11-18, 10:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,307
Posted By TireLever-07

Hello BF2, It sounds like a city bike? That stays...

Hello BF2, It sounds like a city bike? That stays outdoors year round. I.ve never had this problem. I'd get a (Spray) can of lithium grease. The only place that sells it is around here is Auto Zone....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-17, 08:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,146
Posted By TireLever-07

That's a *Mixie* style, woman's bike. The Grand...

That's a *Mixie* style, woman's bike. The Grand touring was a drop bar road bike. Plenty of road bikes got converted to flat bars over the years. The Motobecane decals, type face helps dating the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-17, 07:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,599
Posted By TireLever-07

Not a big seller. Like the Murray Baja from the...

Not a big seller. Like the Murray Baja from the same era. Was more like a 10 speed BMX bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-18-17, 08:43 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,772
Posted By TireLever-07

Craigslist has a *Lost & Found* section. Likely...

Craigslist has a *Lost & Found* section. Likely they don't know exactly where they lost it. I found a guy's seat post, quick release, mount rack pack in July 2016. Surprised he didn't hear it hit the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-17, 07:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,819
Posted By TireLever-07

Looks like from the 1st half of the 1980's. The...

Looks like from the 1st half of the 1980's. The Grand Jubilee was usually one model above the Grand Touring. I remember back then, lower priced Peugeots had like, bottle braze-on's,, when the same...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-17, 08:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,839
Posted By TireLever-07

I thought Koga the Dutch Co. bought Miyata in the...

I thought Koga the Dutch Co. bought Miyata in the 1990's? These were usually time trial, Triathlete bikes. With their short wheelbases, not really a bike you'd put fenders, etc. on.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-12-17, 08:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 940
Posted By TireLever-07

The cable would be out in the air,, with a...

The cable would be out in the air,, with a regular cable stop at both ends, like most bikes have. You can cut cable housings and brake, derailleur cables with a Dremell with a cut off wheel.
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