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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-27-10, 10:50 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,563
Posted By joblue

The advice for running a home/garage based...

The advice for running a home/garage based version of your idea is a great one. I started my business (718 Cyclery) in a shop I built in my backyard in Park Slope, Brooklyn 2 years ago. Got good,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-10, 07:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,835
Posted By joblue

I deal with alot of Peugeots...some great ideas...

I deal with alot of Peugeots...some great ideas listed in this thread, thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-10, 11:40 AM
Replies: 498
Views: 48,566
Posted By joblue

Username is a double-bastardization. My name is...

Username is a double-bastardization. My name is Joe...in grad school, friends called be "jobu", in reference to the voodoo god a Caribbean baseball player worshiped in his locker in the movie 'Major...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-10, 11:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 709
Posted By joblue

Crank

The type of bottom bracket you use will determine the crank you should be looking for...are you replacing the existing BB?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-10, 06:47 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,747
Posted By joblue

My shops top 3 references are: Sheldon Brown ...

My shops top 3 references are:
Sheldon Brown
Zinn
Park Tool Blue Book
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-10, 06:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,772
Posted By joblue

Pipe Cutter instead

Even better than a hacksaw is a pipe cutter like this:

http://images.lowes.com/product/017197/017197368776.jpg

Available for about $10. The problem with hacksaws on drop bars is that you can...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-10, 07:20 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 163,773
Posted By joblue

Need to add my 2-cents...Sheldon was the driving...

Need to add my 2-cents...Sheldon was the driving force and inspiration for me to set up my shop (along with a heavy dose of inspiration from my buddies at Team 'Lope)....invaluable, and like a firm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-10, 10:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 817
Posted By joblue

Review: J.A. Stein's Cartridge Bottom Bracket Handle Tool

http://718c.blogspot.com/2010/05/review-ja-steins-cartridge-bottom.html
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-10, 09:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,028
Posted By joblue

I am currenty having the inverse issue....having...

I am currenty having the inverse issue....having problems with DT nipples and Wheelsmith spokes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-10, 09:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,287
Posted By joblue

The 4 resources in my wheel building library are...

The 4 resources in my wheel building library are (in no particular order)

Sheldon Brown (well, not really in my library, but online)
The Bicycle Wheel by Jobst Brandt
The Roger Musson pdf...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-10, 09:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 752
Posted By joblue

Here in NYC, many shops have spring tune-up...

Here in NYC, many shops have spring tune-up specials that range from $50-$75...as far as pure labor rates, my experiences have seen a range from $35-$50 recently. I totally concur with Toddorado in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-10, 09:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 594
Posted By joblue

What size?

What size?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-10, 09:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,371
Posted By joblue

The Tools of the J. A. Stein Company

This is sort of an endorsement, and I am sure many of you guys have come across this before, but I have had amazing luck with the handmade tools from the J.A. Stein Company (http://www.jastein.com/)....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-11-10, 09:18 AM
Replies: 805
Views: 110,665
Posted By joblue

As a person who prices and build many bikes, I...

As a person who prices and build many bikes, I cant imagine how places like Bikes Direct do it (it's volume, obviously). I have a small shop, and have built around 90 bikes to date for clients. I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-11-10, 09:13 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,398
Posted By joblue

Many many many of my clients spec a flip.flop...

Many many many of my clients spec a flip.flop hub, but many many many of them never actually "flip the flop"...from what I see with new clients, they seem to know the phrase as a buzzword, and know...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-02-09, 02:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,060
Posted By joblue

Super le Tour 12.2

Here is an image gallery of a 1978 Super le Tour 12.2 I converted...

http://www.718c.com/718C_003.html

Click orange arrows to move through images, and click "Build gallery" for more images of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-08, 06:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 929
Posted By joblue

Figured it out, with the help of colors and...

Figured it out, with the help of colors and decals in the '84 catalog, that it was a World model. What were some of the frame differences in the world sport, world, wourd tourist models of that era?...
Forum: Northeast
10-20-08, 06:36 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,298
Posted By joblue

Man, Riverdale and the Woodlawn cemetery almost...

Man, Riverdale and the Woodlawn cemetery almost did me in, . I opted to not take the "shortcut" late in the game, just to see if my 3:1 geared fixie (and me) could make it. I figured out why I saw...
Forum: Northeast
10-20-08, 06:33 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,298
Posted By joblue

matty, how was your ride? Joe

matty, how was your ride?

Joe
Forum: Northeast
10-19-08, 04:49 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,298
Posted By joblue

Matty...Joe here, how was your ride. Although it...

Matty...Joe here, how was your ride. Although it was supposed to be a 40 miles, I clocked in at 45 miles...and the last few miles were hell if you didn't take the shortcut in Riverdale!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-18-08, 07:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 647
Posted By joblue

just sent you a message....check it out and...

just sent you a message....check it out and contact me direct if interested....I realize that images of people holding their heads in their hands in some above posts isn't the most helpful info a new...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-15-08, 07:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 538
Posted By joblue

Franks, on Grand Street

Franks, on Grand Street
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-15-08, 01:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,486
Posted By joblue

actually, dug deeper an deepen and realized that...

actually, dug deeper an deepen and realized that it is a 1984 Schwinn World...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-15-08, 06:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,486
Posted By joblue

Question (sorry)

Sorry, my initial question got lost in (my) translation....the question was regarding the apparent confused legacy of this particular frame (which I assumed was a World Sport), if anyone had any...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-14-08, 08:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,486
Posted By joblue

...anyone?

...anyone?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-14-08, 06:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,486
Posted By joblue

Mr.B..I had a blast with the frame, it is a...

Mr.B..I had a blast with the frame, it is a beautiful thing...can anyone help with my initial question?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-14-08, 06:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,486
Posted By joblue

whoops...fixed the links

whoops...fixed the links
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-14-08, 06:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,486
Posted By joblue

Schwinn World Sport Conversion

I recently purchased (what I believe to be) a World Sport frame, and converted in into a NYC single speed commuter. The serial on the right drop is G0684, which indicated it was made by Giant in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-08, 06:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 929
Posted By joblue

new to the forum...will try. Thanks

new to the forum...will try.

Thanks
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-08, 05:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 929
Posted By joblue

Schwinn CSI Cyber-Sleuths

Come on Schwinn CSI Cyber-Sleuths....where are you? :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-08, 01:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 929
Posted By joblue

World Sport Conversion

I recently purchased (what I believe to be) a World Sport frame, and converted in into a NYC single speed commuter. The serial on the right drop is G0684, which indicated it was made by Giant in...
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