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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-12, 12:25 PM
Replies: 1,088
Views: 295,277
Posted By olek

I would say that for relaxed riding something in...

I would say that for relaxed riding something in the range 58-59 might work better for you, and 56 is more of 'go-fast' size for you. Still, go give it a try, there are too many variables that affect...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-12, 07:44 PM
Replies: 2,264
Views: 779,680
Posted By olek

Nikku, I had exact same bike (tourmalet) and my...

Nikku, I had exact same bike (tourmalet) and my body is same "geometry" as yours. Did not worked out for me at all - bike was never quite comfortable. Now replaced it with Ross Signature - and this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-12, 09:24 AM
Replies: 2,264
Views: 779,680
Posted By olek

1987 Panasonic DX-5000 56cm

That year it was their second-from top model.

Tange 1 tubing, tange fork.

Wish it was in my size.

seat post c-c 22" 56cm
top tube c-c 22" 56cm (catalog 55cm)
chainstays 41cm
wheelbase...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-12, 05:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,225
Posted By olek

I had same problem recently with stops on...

I had same problem recently with stops on now-mine ?1984? Ross Signature 290s that I am converting to bar-ends. Ended up dremeling the hell out of those new stops :)

Good news is that aluminum is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-11, 08:32 PM
Replies: 1,088
Views: 295,277
Posted By olek

I see, you are well-informed already :) Yes, that...

I see, you are well-informed already :) Yes, that paint job is unique, there is nothing quite like it. I also used the paint job for identifying the bike that seller described as 'Fuji'.

I think...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-11, 05:44 PM
Replies: 1,088
Views: 295,277
Posted By olek

Displacement, congratulations on your new bike! ...

Displacement, congratulations on your new bike!

If wheels are 27" then either they are not original, or your bike is not actually Fuji America - some of the Fuji Touring series had 'america'...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-11, 07:15 AM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,775,368
Posted By olek

As mentioned, most likely it is the stud,...

As mentioned, most likely it is the stud, sometimes they are just not made right. I had this problem on my low end Schwinn, gentle polishing of stud with long strip of fine sandpaper took care of it....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-11, 06:48 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,527
Posted By olek

Fit and condition aside, I would go Fuji 100% -...

Fit and condition aside, I would go Fuji 100% - it was higher in the line-up, and its initial quality was better, not to mention it was made at a later time, after the bike boom years.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-11, 05:10 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,976
Posted By olek

Lovely frame, Keith, you will undoubtedly build...

Lovely frame, Keith, you will undoubtedly build another eye-candy of it!
Love those lugs...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-11, 07:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,356
Posted By olek

As for the color, I think traditional rule is...

As for the color, I think traditional rule is dark bike - light fenders, light bike - dark fenders.
Of course this rule exists only to break it ;)

I personally put black PB cascadia fenders on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-11, 06:17 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,624
Posted By olek

Agreed... and it only cost him $3 to ship it......

Agreed... and it only cost him $3 to ship it... and I paid him double of what he originally asked (still was a good deal for me as well).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-11, 05:24 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 8,403
Posted By olek

Article itself is a bit ho-hum (I think that...

Article itself is a bit ho-hum (I think that ANYTHING that brings more people to cycling is good, tweed or not), but I LOVED this video of fox and Brooks that I found through it, thank you, thank...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-11, 05:03 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,624
Posted By olek

Well, to put a really happy end to this story:...

Well, to put a really happy end to this story: for whatever reason seller was unable to sell that Sugino Mighty seat-post on local craigslist, and decided that selling and shipping it to me was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-11, 09:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,327
Posted By olek

Looks like everybody prefers 4mm derailleur...

Looks like everybody prefers 4mm derailleur housing to 5mm - hey, I am in good company! :) 5mm will do for right now, I am still figuring out my fit with this bike, and when bars will come off in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-11, 07:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,327
Posted By olek

Thank you, Scott, for offering help, but my...

Thank you, Scott, for offering help, but my interpretation of 'restoration' is a bit loose I think :)

I am just trying to get trashed bike rideable again, trying to keep it relatively stock, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-11, 05:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,327
Posted By olek

4mm or 5mm housing for traditional barcons cable routing?

Hello

Yesterday I installed barcons on my restoration bike, and I have mixed feelings about that.

You see, I am used to work with 4mm shifter housing, and this kit from VeloOrange came with 5mm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-11, 04:55 AM
Replies: 1,088
Views: 295,277
Posted By olek

I have 2 Fuji bikes in various stages of...

I have 2 Fuji bikes in various stages of restoration, nothing to post about yet... but Khatfull will certainly have a lot of Fuji pics/info, he is resident expert on Fuji.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-11, 04:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,912
Posted By olek

Short answers (or attempts at such): 1. No,...

Short answers (or attempts at such):

1. No, your Dia-Compe brakes are most likely fine.

2. No, new Ultegra brakes will have same trouble with MTB levers.

3. Not done that.

4. Sounds like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-11, 08:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,953
Posted By olek

As for the bike, from description sounds like it...

As for the bike, from description sounds like it is about ~1985 vintage, and it cost new about $330. Despite name 'Team', it was not their high end model, and it was at about same level as DX-3000,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-11, 08:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 620
Posted By olek

It looks like you may need to build up more paint...

It looks like you may need to build up more paint in the touched up areas. As for smoothing things up, if you touch-up paint is lacquer-based, you can use product called Langka - it is not perfect,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-11, 06:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,513
Posted By olek

Congrats on the Ironman, great fast bike,...

Congrats on the Ironman, great fast bike, although ton of toe overlap was not to my liking.

As for hoods... I read that some too-strong cleaners destroy top level of old rubber and turn it into...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-11, 09:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,690
Posted By olek

Keith, I just started today to work on light blue...

Keith, I just started today to work on light blue section. Still 2 more layers of paint to go, 2-stage wet-sand, 2-stage polish, protectant and wax :D Pictures should be available in couple of days....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-11, 08:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,690
Posted By olek

I have almost decided to powdercoat this one but...

I have almost decided to powdercoat this one but changed my mind and instead, just extensively touched it up, followed of course by wet-sanding and polishing. There is still plenty of character left,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-11-11, 07:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,124
Posted By olek

Interesting... never realized that this is modern...

Interesting... never realized that this is modern cyclo-cross setup!

OK, just to be annoying, I want them in silver - preferably Sugino :lol:

Those black bolts look about right size, but will...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-11-11, 04:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,124
Posted By olek

Thank you! For your reference - nut is about 16mm...

Thank you! For your reference - nut is about 16mm long...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-11-11, 04:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,124
Posted By olek

Good idea. I wish this hardware was easier to...

Good idea. I wish this hardware was easier to come by. All 3 rings are secured by one set of bolts - that means they are LOOOONG. And uncommon, since nobody makes that style of cranksets for a long...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-11, 08:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,436
Posted By olek

WNG: interesting idea, thanks!

WNG: interesting idea, thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-11, 07:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,436
Posted By olek

David, thank you for the hint... somehow I missed...

David, thank you for the hint... somehow I missed that ever-important thread. Sorry if my thread adds clutter to forum.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-11, 07:57 AM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,775,368
Posted By olek

Looking for misc small hardware to use on latest...

Looking for misc small hardware to use on latest restoration.

1. Brake cable/adjuster barrel for Dia-Compe 500G brakes. See thread...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-11, 09:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 15,682
Posted By olek

Yes, SR made some pretty nice bikes. I still kick...

Yes, SR made some pretty nice bikes. I still kick myself for not getting nice 'touring' SR semi-pro when I had a chance. Loved the color scheme on it, and triple, and barcons.

Other side of SR...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-11, 08:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,436
Posted By olek

Looking for an adjuster barrel from Dia-Compe 500G caliper brakes

Hi guys

One of the last parts I need to complete first iteration of my Fuji America 'restoration' is a barrel adjuster for Dia-Compe 500G (also known as G) brakes.

Here is a photo of it,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-10-11, 08:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,124
Posted By olek

Thank you for the hints, guys. I came back to it...

Thank you for the hints, guys. I came back to it this evening (I am stubborn ;) ). First, attempted to use punch-and-hammer technique, hoping that vibrations will get it loose. No luck. After that,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-10-11, 06:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,124
Posted By olek

After trying to keep the park tool in place this...

After trying to keep the park tool in place this morning with a clamp, and it still springing out of nut's slot, I am starting to think that FB's words about chainring bolt being cheap are very wise....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-09-11, 09:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,124
Posted By olek

How to remove tight chainring bolt when nut is spinning?

Hi guys

As a part of my 'new' bike restoration (very neglected specimen), I am trying to take apart old Sugino Mighty Tour crankset. 4 out of 5 chainring bolts loosened OK, although they were...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-11, 09:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,059
Posted By olek

Nice bike! It reminds me of my Voyageur SP sooo...

Nice bike! It reminds me of my Voyageur SP sooo much :)
I have heard that LeTour Luxe was one of the best LeTours ever made.

Your bike configuration is certainly similar to 1984 Voyageur SP,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-11, 06:34 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,624
Posted By olek

Just to wrap up this story: serendipity led me to...

Just to wrap up this story: serendipity led me to truly mint example of the 26.6 Campagnolo seat post, which I bought from a nice fellow just half a mile away from my office. It is not japenese, so...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-03-11, 04:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,259
Posted By olek

To joejack951: sorry for confusion, the mallet...

To joejack951: sorry for confusion, the mallet that I have used was indeed a plastic one called 'no marring mallet', used in woodworking for some furniture assemby; I think it is just common to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-02-11, 08:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,259
Posted By olek

Ultraman: I though about that actually as I was...

Ultraman: I though about that actually as I was standing there flipping darn cage that way and this. Still, I find it lovely not to have to wrap plastic bag under the headset before taking it apart,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-11, 07:20 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 25,295
Posted By olek

Yes, that is how I do it for my Tektro 720 - big...

Yes, that is how I do it for my Tektro 720 - big spring clamp and an old credit card for shim. Worked great the very first time I tried it, and since MTB-style cartridge pads can be replaced without...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-02-11, 05:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,259
Posted By olek

Ok, guys here is the report of my progress. After...

Ok, guys here is the report of my progress. After unsuccessfully calling couple bike shops around (some of them do not have ANY fork milling tools, and none had JIS), I decided to file it down.
I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-01-11, 09:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,259
Posted By olek

If I had a $400 tool to mill it, it surely would...

If I had a $400 tool to mill it, it surely would have been fun. Instead, I feel today like a neanderthal with a hammer...

I suspect, I need to mill only 0.1mm of it to make it fit right. Duh....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-01-11, 07:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,259
Posted By olek

Thank you guys for ideas. Yes, I was...

Thank you guys for ideas.

Yes, I was greasing the parts, actually, I was applying Park's anti-seize (lube plus copper or something like that).

Reusing old race is not a best (maybe possible)...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-01-11, 06:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,259
Posted By olek

can not install headset crown race

Hello

I was replacing the headset today on my 1980 Fuji America.
Old headset was Tange Falcon, JIS (30mm x 27mm). New headset in Tange NJS JIS, same spec (well, it is about 1mm taller, but I hope...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-11, 07:54 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 25,295
Posted By olek

I think you do not realize how lucky you are to...

I think you do not realize how lucky you are to have YOUR cantis. Your cantis are not Dia-Compe. They are early shimano canti's design, possible XT SLR (later this design propagated to cheaper...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-11, 08:53 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 20,111
Posted By olek

I agree that at a very low speeds gyroscopic...

I agree that at a very low speeds gyroscopic effect plays absolutely no role, and bike stability is defined by other factors (such as center of gravity, trail, width of ground-to-tire contact path...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-11, 08:03 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 20,111
Posted By olek

Agree with that completely. But I fail to...

Agree with that completely.

But I fail to see how that explains difference in acceleration between bikes with 650b and 27" wheels.

If rotational mass of the wheels is about the same, and their...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-11, 05:35 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 20,111
Posted By olek

Makes sense. But then, there should be no...

Makes sense.
But then, there should be no difference in acceleration as well... you can not have one thing without another, since both relate to rotational mass.
We are collecting some very...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-11, 04:46 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 20,111
Posted By olek

Tom, you are right about rolling resistance (even...

Tom, you are right about rolling resistance (even if difference is not huge), but rolling resistance has everything to do with steady state rolling, and not much with acceleration - looks like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-11, 07:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,716
Posted By olek

Ciufalon, I just checked my parts at home. The...

Ciufalon, I just checked my parts at home. The seat-post I have is silver Kalloy 26.6mm, and it is 300mm long (from rails clamp to end of post). Alloy tube and body, steel clamp parts. Not pretty...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-11, 11:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,716
Posted By olek

I am afraid Thomson setback seatposts in 26.6mm...

I am afraid Thomson setback seatposts in 26.6mm are made from pure unobtanium. I will be glad to be proven wrong.
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