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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-22, 10:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,124
Posted By francis1

Thanks T-Mar for the catalogue listing. Here is...

Thanks T-Mar for the catalogue listing. Here is mine partly restored. Very similar. Very Japanese...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-22, 07:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,124
Posted By francis1

Thanks! I've come across Chimos before, as I'm in...

Thanks! I've come across Chimos before, as I'm in Vancouver, but didn't recognize the logo.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-22, 03:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,124
Posted By francis1

Anyone recognize this logo?

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/p1070457_867183ee6a26be9e21287b7a5cdb80143617ec59.jpg
Picked up a nice 70s 10 speed today, but don't recognize the logo. No other...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-22, 07:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 979
Posted By francis1

It was on an old Apollo steel frame road bike

It was on an old Apollo steel frame road bike
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-22, 06:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 979
Posted By francis1

They're fine. I popped in a replacement no problem

They're fine. I popped in a replacement no problem
Forum: Manufacturer, Retailer, Survey and Consumer Feedback
03-25-22, 01:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,449
Posted By francis1

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/p1140325_06b317e1ce4ae1877a6700cbea2ad276d0c4fe47.jpg...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-22, 01:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 979
Posted By francis1

Never seen this before

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/p1060655_babcb1efddd3035833f09462b767d8294162c65d.jpg
Fixed cup on BB split on me. Had been in there for years, w/no issues. Used the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-22, 01:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,590
Posted By francis1

Agreed. Works like a charm for me. The more...

Agreed. Works like a charm for me. The more leverage you apply, the tighter the grip of the nut/capscrew
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-21, 04:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,896
Posted By francis1

Thanks for all the feedback. Looks like it boils...

Thanks for all the feedback. Looks like it boils down to compatibility, aka trial and error. 27 x 1 & 1/4 tires seem to vary quite a bit in their width. The fatter tires hold fairly well on non...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-21, 01:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,896
Posted By francis1

Vintage rims not compatible w/modern tires

Question about vintage rims & tires. A number of times, I've found that with 70s 27" steel rims, modern tires will blow off the rim at 80/90 psi. I get that the older rims don't have much if any...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-21, 12:52 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,365
Posted By francis1

Don't know about tubes, but 27" tires are getting...

Don't know about tubes, but 27" tires are getting scarce. MEC stopped carrying them, and Bike Tires Direct was out of stock except for Gatorskins
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-21, 12:18 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 11,512
Posted By francis1

I used to flip vintage road bikes. Tires & wheels...

I used to flip vintage road bikes. Tires & wheels must be good, rest is easy & cheap to fix. Build up a collection of good used parts. Avoid low end bikes & mountain bikes. Watch the ads & move fast...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-20, 06:25 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 9,364
Posted By francis1

Ok, I'll bite

A Bianchi Bici II (Canadian entry level) for $10 and that's in CAN $! It was very clean and light compared to my daily riders.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-20, 05:58 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 20,922
Posted By francis1

Squares of newspaper are more compact, though...

Squares of newspaper are more compact, though less effective
Forum: Manufacturer, Retailer, Survey and Consumer Feedback
04-05-20, 06:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,449
Posted By francis1

That's a good idea. I'm 68, in Vancouver BC....

That's a good idea. I'm 68, in Vancouver BC. Hadn't rode a bike since a kid, then I "inherited" an old Apollo from my daughter & found what fun it was. So now I have a 25" Apollo 10 sp, A BRC 707...
Forum: Manufacturer, Retailer, Survey and Consumer Feedback
03-31-20, 04:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,449
Posted By francis1

I said in my post that as a new member, I can't...

I said in my post that as a new member, I can't upload photos until ten posts have been made. Have photos and tire in question. Happy to email photos
Forum: Manufacturer, Retailer, Survey and Consumer Feedback
11-23-19, 09:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,449
Posted By francis1

Panaracer sucks

First, I am a new member. Thanks for letting me join. I thought it important to get the word out about a very unsatisfactory experience I had with the Panaracer company over one of their tires that I...
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