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03-28-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 211
Posted By jackbombay

I'm looking around for some new hoods for these...

I'm looking around for some new hoods for these Ultegra brifters, they are model # 6510 there are some very expensive NOS on ebay, but I'd love to spend $20 for a pair but... Have these just not...
03-28-24, 05:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 309
Posted By jackbombay

Today I swapped the brifters with some older...

Today I swapped the brifters with some older ultegra units that are SUPER SLR instead of NEW SUPER SLR, and the brakes work much better, and the perception of "lots of spring tension" at the lever is...
03-28-24, 05:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 211
Posted By jackbombay

The Klein got a bit less "Racey" today, GF wanted...

The Klein got a bit less "Racey" today, GF wanted a taller shorter stem, this moved the bars up about 2" and back about 1.5", this stem is all the way down, so it could come up more. I had another...
03-28-24, 05:18 PM
Replies: 1,762
Views: 237,557
Posted By jackbombay

On your way to Paradox?

On your way to Paradox?
03-28-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 416
Views: 79,341
Posted By jackbombay

If you're building a bike that has roller cam...

If you're building a bike that has roller cam mounts and need roller cams you are welcome to them!

I have several sets, and was just wanting to keep them from the recycler, I don't have a...
03-27-24, 10:05 PM
Replies: 416
Views: 79,341
Posted By jackbombay

What are the details on the brifters? I'm looking...

What are the details on the brifters? I'm looking for older 3x9.

And I'd take those roller cam brakes! I have spare parts if they are not complete.
03-27-24, 09:38 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 9,118
Posted By jackbombay

In my defence the only 650b conversion I have...

In my defence the only 650b conversion I have ever done was from 650a, not from 700c.
03-27-24, 08:13 PM
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Views: 4,494,983
Posted By jackbombay

The Axle for the s3c is different than the AW to...

The Axle for the s3c is different than the AW to be able to fit the coaster brake in the hub. All the gears are narrower which makes it easier to strip teeth off the sun gear. I've hammered on some...
03-27-24, 11:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 211
Posted By jackbombay

I have run into that before, but the cage on this...

I have run into that before, but the cage on this front derr is huge and it should work, but the other issue is whether the rear derr can take up that additional slack, so I might not be able to go...
03-27-24, 11:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 309
Posted By jackbombay

Akkkk!!! Good to know! I just did...

Akkkk!!! Good to know!



I just did this and it did help some, but, still fairly stiff.

My previous post, #6, has the issue correctly identified, I had no idea that different dual pivot...
03-27-24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 309
Posted By jackbombay

The spring is in the "less tension" position, but...

The spring is in the "less tension" position, but that link got me going down the shimano worm hole and I found this quote below here (https://forum.cyclinguk.org/viewtopic.php?t=141578),



The...
03-27-24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 211
Posted By jackbombay

Klein Quantum Race 1997

My girlfriend picked up a "new" bike a few days ago, got it from the original owner, it has a mavic helium wheelset on it and he added the triple crank, he wore out the original Ultegra brifters and...
03-27-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 309
Posted By jackbombay

600 dual pivot brakes, springs are very stiff?

EDIT- I figured ot the issue, this bike does have Sora ST-3503 levers on it which are "New Super SLR" which have increased cable pull and "can be used with "Super SLR" (less cable pull) calipers",...
03-26-24, 05:26 PM
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Posted By jackbombay

Beautiful! That is a Shimano 3 speed. Here...

Beautiful! That is a Shimano 3 speed.

Here is a better pic of my restomod Miyata, when it was still coaster brake 3 speed, and I made the fender gap more uniform since then. It has a full chromoly...
03-26-24, 05:04 PM
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Posted By jackbombay

Wow! I assume that had a shimano 3 speed in the...

Wow! I assume that had a shimano 3 speed in the back? Have any pics handy?

My current daily driver is a Miyata with a Sturmey 5 speed in the back (1969 S-5), but I've also run it with a Sturmey...
03-26-24, 04:57 PM
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Posted By jackbombay

Beautiful! Have you considered a 24 tooth...

Beautiful!

Have you considered a 24 tooth rear cog to lower the whole gear range? I do understand trying to minimize input of parts/money though when the intent is to sell.
03-26-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 524
Posted By jackbombay

Good to see you got your wheel sorted! I have...

Good to see you got your wheel sorted! I have built maybe 20 wheels in my life, enough to be fairly comfortable, but certainly not enough to not make mistakes, but I have concluded that if I simply...
02-09-24, 02:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,574
Posted By jackbombay

Did you support the cable between the front...

Did you support the cable between the front bottom bracket and the drag brake?
02-06-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,574
Posted By jackbombay

I have recently acquired the same bike, also...

I have recently acquired the same bike, also without a drag brake, and I want to install one. How has this been working out for you?
06-12-23, 12:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 767
Posted By jackbombay

TH ride was great! Merged with the friday night...

TH ride was great! Merged with the friday night ride, merged with the LCD ride... I was out there on my Ti tall, with 2 friends on other talls I built and a 4th friend on one he built.

I should...
06-09-23, 10:34 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,329
Posted By jackbombay

My plan to make racing more exciting. No...

My plan to make racing more exciting.

No radios.

Some guys went up the road? You don't know how far ahead they are? You have two choices, man up and reel them in, or potentially finish...
06-09-23, 08:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 512
Posted By jackbombay

I would have been all over that! I didn't think...

I would have been all over that! I didn't think of a search tempest CL search, I'll give that a shot and see what comes up. Thanks!
06-08-23, 11:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 512
Posted By jackbombay

WTB: Mavic Open Pro clincher 32h Cosmic Blue

I tries to post in the sales forum but I was not allowed to, can this thread be moved to that forum?

At any rate, I had a run in with a Honda and my rear wheel lost, I'd love to keep a matched...
02-01-22, 12:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,413
Posted By jackbombay

Nice! Just about 1:1 for gearing! I was...

Nice! Just about 1:1 for gearing!


I was able to get to 1:1 on my 72' Super Course, I did add a granny ring to get there, I cut/drilled some aluminum sheet to replace the spacers between my 52...
09-05-21, 11:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,307
Posted By jackbombay

This. 3 minute job.

This.

3 minute job.
08-15-21, 04:58 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 34,757
Posted By jackbombay

I have been dealing with hip pain all summer and...

I have been dealing with hip pain all summer and will not be able to ride this event, I do have an entry up for sale for anyone interested, but I don't see on their website how to transfer an entry?
07-07-21, 02:59 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,571
Posted By jackbombay

I have a 1982 720 that will get built up at some...

I have a 1982 720 that will get built up at some point, looking forward to your finished build! Its looking great so far!

Mine does not have canti studs though :-(
06-28-21, 06:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,087
Posted By jackbombay

Racers crashing has always been a part of every...

Racers crashing has always been a part of every form of racing.
06-28-21, 12:11 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,087
Posted By jackbombay

A racer accidentally causing a crash is in no way...

A racer accidentally causing a crash is in no way similar to a spectator accidentally causing a crash.

A racer crashing is something that all of the riders know is a possibility, but a "fan"...
06-23-21, 10:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,097
Posted By jackbombay

Cold setting the frame is pretty straight...

Cold setting the frame is pretty straight forward, you should use clamps to hold the stays onto the brake and chains stay bridges when you bend the rear triangle wider so the force of bending the...
05-31-21, 10:27 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 20,336
Posted By jackbombay

10 miles and a 1000' of climbing on my Super...

10 miles and a 1000' of climbing on my Super course for 5/31 day! Much smaller ride than I'd have liked, but I'm hurt, and it was a lot more than nothing!
...
05-24-21, 06:54 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,794
Posted By jackbombay

I get that, but chances are very good they will...

I get that, but chances are very good they will not pay you enough to get your bike back to normal, and they will pay for your pain and suffering, which will cover the amount they should pay you for...
05-24-21, 02:50 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,794
Posted By jackbombay

Thats the only way you're guaranteed to get any...

Thats the only way you're guaranteed to get any appreciable money out of an insurance company.
05-23-21, 12:24 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,794
Posted By jackbombay

Nice! The PT I see also rides bikes a fair bit,...

Nice! The PT I see also rides bikes a fair bit, its always easier for me to take advice from someone that "actually does it".
05-23-21, 12:13 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,794
Posted By jackbombay

A chiropractor can check that your hips are still...

A chiropractor can check that your hips are still in alignment, I've been dealing with a bunch of hip issues and my right hip was all out of wack, I didn't realize that hips could be crooked, but...
05-22-21, 02:49 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,794
Posted By jackbombay

In the 4th photo you just make out a 32 stamped...

In the 4th photo you just make out a 32 stamped into the flange of the hub.
05-22-21, 02:46 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,794
Posted By jackbombay

They do, $1200!

They do, $1200!
05-22-21, 09:28 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,288
Posted By jackbombay

There have been several posts in this thread...

There have been several posts in this thread about what is admissible and a link directly to the page that shows what is admissible.

That said, your 4 speed hubs are admissible...
05-21-21, 11:01 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,288
Posted By jackbombay

Seems like a cool hub, and it looks like you can...

Seems like a cool hub, and it looks like you can tinker with it to make it more to your liking,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlHyEj_sXlg
05-18-21, 10:02 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,288
Posted By jackbombay

Nope, 3 4 and 5 speeds, preferably made in...

Nope, 3 4 and 5 speeds, preferably made in england, but thats not a requirement.
05-18-21, 08:40 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,288
Posted By jackbombay

SOTS actually includes 4 and 5 speed IGH sturmey...

SOTS actually includes 4 and 5 speed IGH sturmey hubs. I own many 3 speeds, and two S5 five speeds as well.
05-18-21, 06:40 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,288
Posted By jackbombay

3 speeds are the best long ride bikes! Tommy...

3 speeds are the best long ride bikes! Tommy Godwin is proof of this! https://www.tommygodwin.com/

I am a member of SOTS, and may be the only one that has ridden a double century on a 3 speed...
05-08-21, 09:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,933
Posted By jackbombay

That bike cooks!

That bike cooks!
05-04-21, 09:55 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 14,719
Posted By jackbombay

What route is that in Portland? west side I'm...

What route is that in Portland? west side I'm sure, but I'm always looking for more climbing, well, when the sciatic nerve pain in my hip isn't giving me troubles...

Bike looks great!
04-30-21, 06:57 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,347
Posted By jackbombay

This bike was in the metal pile at the dump where...

This bike was in the metal pile at the dump where I used to live in Idaho, you're not supposed to take stuff, but... I couldn't pass it up!

Not sure what I'll do with it quite yet, but its a...
04-30-21, 05:51 PM
Replies: 27,927
Views: 4,494,983
Posted By jackbombay

Ahh, I didn't realize they put the same paint job...

Ahh, I didn't realize they put the same paint job on different models.
04-30-21, 11:20 AM
Replies: 27,927
Views: 4,494,983
Posted By jackbombay

Mine does have the 531 sticker that includes...

Mine does have the 531 sticker that includes forks and stays, this one isn't mine, but is the same model/year as mine, mine is a 1982 710,...
04-30-21, 10:45 AM
Replies: 27,927
Views: 4,494,983
Posted By jackbombay

EXCELLENT!!!! Full 531 frame + Sturmey!!!! ...

EXCELLENT!!!! Full 531 frame + Sturmey!!!!

Great frame for the build, I have that same frame, but the next size up, its a fuzz big for me, but it has a very short stem so it should work decently,...
04-30-21, 09:29 AM
Replies: 27,927
Views: 4,494,983
Posted By jackbombay

High performance 3 speeds are always in fashion! ...

High performance 3 speeds are always in fashion!

I'm not saying that many people like them, but it is always "the year of the 3 speed racer!" IMO!

Heres mine, coaster brake only,
...
04-28-21, 03:05 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,846
Posted By jackbombay

But what is the best one? Asking for a...

But what is the best one?

Asking for a friend.
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