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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 611
Posted By Mr. 66

I think you screwed the pooch with the off center...

I think you screwed the pooch with the off center holes.

Do you have any needle end pliers, maybe the tip ends of some wire cutters may have enough to grab in the two holes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 356
Posted By Mr. 66

I came to the point with the ‘68 where I gave up...

I came to the point with the ‘68 where I gave up on them. Either the calipers’ bend for the pad slot had crack, the pivot bolts broken, or the lever bodies (famous for cracking on installing) were...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 08:04 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,239
Posted By Mr. 66

I guess they, Japan, imported frames, but they...

I guess they, Japan, imported frames, but they exported a lot more.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,087
Posted By Mr. 66

Oh stuck post and bb?! Kroil or PB Blaster will...

Oh stuck post and bb?! Kroil or PB Blaster will assist on the removals. Heat can help also.

Im wondering if the lbs actually tried removing the bb, most if not all shops won’t quote a stick post...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 07:37 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,087
Posted By Mr. 66

Eh, the frame is probably, usable. If you want a...

Eh, the frame is probably, usable. If you want a project and you like it one could repaint. The epoxy paints are very durable.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,239
Posted By Mr. 66

My Miyata, and Univega have lasted 45 years, my...

My Miyata, and Univega have lasted 45 years, my Nishiki 48 years.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 405
Posted By Mr. 66

I’m sure that it will work fine. It does change,...

I’m sure that it will work fine. It does change, slacken, your geometry some.

Your original fork is probably fine enough for realignment. Aside from putting a wheel on the original have you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 08:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 271
Posted By Mr. 66

That looks very twitchy. Have you tried it with a...

That looks very twitchy. Have you tried it with a loaded rack?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-24, 07:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 202
Posted By Mr. 66

I have no idea what you did. It sounds like it’s...

I have no idea what you did. It sounds like it’s toast. Nothing is slightly snapped, that’s like being a little bit pregnant, lol.

I am not familiar with Aksium parts, hopefully someone that is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-24, 07:29 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 547
Posted By Mr. 66

Sure, space out the chain rings, lol.

Sure, space out the chain rings, lol.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 07:14 AM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,069,594
Posted By Mr. 66

Set set of modified campy pedals covered with...

Set set of modified campy pedals covered with epoxy were uncovered at The Bikery. The bearings roll clean, and a new modification is in order....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-24, 05:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 421
Posted By Mr. 66

It’s fake!

It’s fake!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 08:34 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,003
Posted By Mr. 66

The Pro Miyata is right on brink. Here it is,...

The Pro Miyata is right on brink. Here it is, with the seatpost at minimum insert. I need a tiny bit more extension. It is set up with 170mm cranks. The bar reach and drop are more than more of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 3,017
Views: 871,978
Posted By Mr. 66

Very sporting, I like it. Not sure about the...

Very sporting, I like it. Not sure about the cable route for the rear brake. I would loop it over the post pin to the adjuster.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,777
Posted By Mr. 66

For you 170 is probably great. A longer crank can...

For you 170 is probably great. A longer crank can increase leverage, some. It can be helpful to have a longer or shorter largely depending inseams. Some people cannot handle longer, it increases...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-09-24, 08:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 754
Posted By Mr. 66

That looks to be a race frame, I say this because...

That looks to be a race frame, I say this because there are no rack or fender eyelets.

I tried adjusting the photo, I could not draw any information from it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-24, 08:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 285
Posted By Mr. 66

Different lengths for different products.

Different lengths for different products.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 642
Posted By Mr. 66

That all looks fine, crusty but fine. I would oil...

That all looks fine, crusty but fine. I would oil the derailer pivots and spring. Work that by hand. The chain definitely needs lubricant. WD40 the cable as well, your shifter may need some as well....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-24, 06:59 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,058
Posted By Mr. 66

Some punctuation would definitely help.

Some punctuation would definitely help.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 993
Posted By Mr. 66

I would not buy the proposed. The op is much...

I would not buy the proposed. The op is much better off using a local bike kitchen
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 918,457
Posted By Mr. 66

The fork is wicked, looks very responsive. ...

The fork is wicked, looks very responsive.

On your cranks, is there a wobble in looking at the chainring to derailer as it rotates. I’m wondering if you have a spider arm that got binged and needs...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-24, 08:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 760
Posted By Mr. 66

I would think a rear wheel from a coop would be...

I would think a rear wheel from a coop would be about $30 in my part of the rock, your local I would have no idea
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 721
Posted By Mr. 66

Outrageous price, and the fork needs alignment ...

Outrageous price, and the fork needs alignment
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 571
Posted By Mr. 66

I would go with a buying a wheelset, trying to...

I would go with a buying a wheelset, trying to find a match can be a daunting challenge.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-05-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 529
Posted By Mr. 66

I did some 600 grit and Meguires carnuba wax on...

I did some 600 grit and Meguires carnuba wax on the Synergy, the wax has more cut to it than others that I’ve used. I didn’t want to use the rubbing compound, I’m sure it would have worked fine...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,912
Posted By Mr. 66

Thanks! The white one is not a Colorado II, I...

Thanks! The white one is not a Colorado II, I think it’s designated as Colorado LT.

Today is a different day, I still have the LT, but I did get a little greedy a few weeks ago when a blue...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 489
Posted By Mr. 66

Washer or are they convex spring? Did you try the...

Washer or are they convex spring? Did you try the same piece flipped? I think I tried a washer under the thumbscrew, I don’t recall if that worked or if I did something different. I wonder if a thin...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 08:26 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,898
Posted By Mr. 66

I do have a top of the line from 1967. It’s like...

I do have a top of the line from 1967. It’s like a Japanese Paramount. I thought it was English from first glance.

Was there bias of production, yes, but it was rooted with good reason. Cheaply...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 543
Posted By Mr. 66

Wheel needs dish even, forks are not aligned, is...

Wheel needs dish even, forks are not aligned, is what I see
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,117,944
Posted By Mr. 66

Well, it’s not a Craigslist, nor is there an add...

Well, it’s not a Craigslist, nor is there an add for them anywhere.

At the Bike Works yellow house, in Seattle, is a set of Campy Star pista hubs in the glass case for $150.

if one so desires...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-24, 08:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 310
Posted By Mr. 66

Do you have any other information? A name brand,...

Do you have any other information? A name brand, a product name, the type of parts.

Used bikes usually work just fine with oiling the chain and lubricant to various pivots, leading up to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-25-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 445
Posted By Mr. 66

$500, I would pass. I think $500 with good...

$500, I would pass. I think $500 with good original paint is steep. As pictured I think $200 is more in line with a Craigslist add price for the Treviso
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 02:17 PM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 918,457
Posted By Mr. 66

Difficult to make time, enough though. Enough to...

Difficult to make time, enough though. Enough to clean and break free the stuck seatpost with a good snap. The seatpost has been cleaned of, and the seatube honed clear of rust. Saddle has been...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,184
Posted By Mr. 66

Wow, is it garbage? Now it’s $100. Whatever

Wow, is it garbage? Now it’s $100. Whatever
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-19-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,311
Posted By Mr. 66

What is the price of posting? Do you have a link...

What is the price of posting? Do you have a link or pictures of the perspective?

I am not that familiar with PDG. Hopefully someone will chime in soon enough for you to catch the active add.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,069,594
Posted By Mr. 66

A blue Serrota has rolled to the house o’ 66 ...

A blue Serrota has rolled to the house o’ 66
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,117,944
Posted By Mr. 66

https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/bik/d/bellevue-...

https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/bik/d/bellevue-beware-fake-scam-post/7727554335.html
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 09:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 374
Posted By Mr. 66

Interesting combination over bb routing and a...

Interesting combination over bb routing and a front derailer hanger. I have this at circa 1984
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 08:30 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,184
Posted By Mr. 66

I would realign that, it’s not that difficult.

I would realign that, it’s not that difficult.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 918,457
Posted By Mr. 66

The Pro Miyata gets a proper headset rebuild, a...

The Pro Miyata gets a proper headset rebuild, a newer wheelset, tricolor 7sp has been added to blender. The Kashimax beat up and torn is new to the pro. ...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-08-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,470
Posted By Mr. 66

As-is, I have that at about $350. It can be worth...

As-is, I have that at about $350. It can be worth more cleaned up, more still fully functional.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 04:21 PM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 918,457
Posted By Mr. 66

The humble bumblebee 🐝 gets cleaned and polished....

The humble bumblebee 🐝 gets cleaned and polished.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 711
Posted By Mr. 66

It looks to be one of the internal lug, and has a...

It looks to be one of the internal lug, and has a seat post binder bolt, that’s a good thing. I am not sure that is the fork original to the bike. I would have expected a logo engraved sloping crown...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,293
Posted By Mr. 66

Not the best of shots to garner. It looks like a...

Not the best of shots to garner. It looks like a five speed 120 rear spacing. Hard to tell, need a full shot drive side to see better, cable routing, parts, do a shot of the head tube and badge.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 918,457
Posted By Mr. 66

Just to lighten things up, lol, let’s see the...

Just to lighten things up, lol, let’s see the Princess House.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-03-24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 388
Posted By Mr. 66

I don’t think that’s 21.5, looks more like 19” if...

I don’t think that’s 21.5, looks more like 19” if I recall those are measured center bb to top of seat post binder. That does not look much taller than the 18” Rockhopper I have in the shed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 275
Posted By Mr. 66

Probably better off replacing the hub.

Probably better off replacing the hub.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-02-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 610
Posted By Mr. 66

Oh my you certainly have a lot of problems with...

Oh my you certainly have a lot of problems with your bikes. You had a ton of rear derailer issues, chain issues. I don’t know why you needed spokewashers to replace nipples, heck I don’t know why you...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-02-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 388
Posted By Mr. 66

I would pass, the frame itself is pretty good,...

I would pass, the frame itself is pretty good, nothing bad or remarkable. Those are mid level parts. I think you are better off with a frame much bigger for your 33 inseam.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,372
Posted By Mr. 66

SR Royal, nice that is the post that I had on my...

SR Royal, nice that is the post that I had on my high school rider. I still have it, my first instal was 1983 on my brother’s hand me down Rodriguez. I’m using it on my trek 710. I used to have my...
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