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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-24, 07:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 377
Posted By scale

The original is pitted beyond use. Lots of cheap...

The original is pitted beyond use. Lots of cheap knock off spindles being offered. Id rather get something name brand with a good reputation like shimano is all i meant.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 377
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1988 Schwinn Le Tour

Here i go again putting too much time and money into an old mediocre frameset :)

It has a 116mm spindle by calipers.....well.....115.8mm. I dont show that shimano offers a sealed bb in this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 162
Posted By scale

Thanks for the info!

Thanks for the info!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 11:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 162
Posted By scale

Schwinn Le Tour

Ive got an 88 Letour and the headbadge says Schwinn Chicago. Does that mean it was made in Chicago or was that just the "branding"? I thought the later models were made in japan but i could be way...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-23, 10:05 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 729
Posted By scale

Update.....yup..i found a Ultegra RD-6600 short...

Update.....yup..i found a Ultegra RD-6600 short cage in the parts bin. I threw that on and the range of it is more than enough to get me that last gear. IM all set now. I still question how close the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-23, 08:10 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 729
Posted By scale

Yeah after staring at it a bit more id suspect...

Yeah after staring at it a bit more id suspect the ARx rear cant move far enough inward. I have the limit screw removed and it wont by hand. I think common sense would say to try another rear mech...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-23, 04:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 729
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The bike itself is a 1984 Lotus Classique ...

The bike itself is a 1984 Lotus Classique

The hope was to run some DA 7400 cranks which i think were around the early 90s with its bb being a sealed but correct length 113 shimano un300. A longer...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-23, 12:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 729
Posted By scale

It measures 45mm. I just checked it. The...

It measures 45mm. I just checked it. The chainring is a 42t Woof Tooth Narrow Wide and its mounted to the outside. The chainring itself sits flush with the crankset recess so its not like its...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-23, 07:51 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 729
Posted By scale

Surprised....no. Ive had the old ratcheting style...

Surprised....no. Ive had the old ratcheting style suntour shifters work fine on bikes of the same era..... and was just curious about this center mounted friction shifter since it was an oddball....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-23, 06:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 729
Posted By scale

Here is how close the crank arm is to the chain....

Here is how close the crank arm is to the chain. I have never seen this before. Cranks are not bent nor is the frame. Id suspect the spindle is way too short is the only thing i can come up with. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-23, 05:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 729
Posted By scale

The answer is no. Installed a new 10sp...

The answer is no.


Installed a new 10sp chain tonight and it cant pull enough to get into the lowest gear with the limit screwed removed. Dumb.

Also.....that Dura Ace 7400 crankset makes no...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-23, 05:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 729
Posted By scale

i took it to 28 ft lbs and i think it is just...

i took it to 28 ft lbs and i think it is just barely touching. The NDS i also took to 28. I think i am good to go. That ring must be a sort of guide for "tight enough" to place the crank in the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-23, 05:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 729
Posted By scale

Well i went with a 113mm UN300. I dont even has...

Well i went with a 113mm UN300. I dont even has the drive side tightend fully down yet and its about to hit this ring on the spindle. The tapers are good and no i did not grease the tapers. IM not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-23, 07:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 729
Posted By scale

Thanks....yeah...i might try to get a sealed bb...

Thanks....yeah...i might try to get a sealed bb and use the dura ace stuff as its the only other crankarms i have that will fit my 130bcd nw chainring i have. It will look a bit more period correct...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-23, 09:10 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 729
Posted By scale

AH good point...i didnt think of that. Thanks...

AH good point...i didnt think of that.
Thanks

im also in the process of sorting out a crankset. Ive got a modern sram apex but the arms are 175. Im going to need 170 for my short legs. I have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-23, 08:44 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 729
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Suntour symmetric friction shifter / 10 speed?

I have a top of the top tube mounted suntour symmetric friction shifter and im curious if it will have enough pull to pull a 10 speed rear cassette. I have a Suntour ARx rear mech so mechanically...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-15-23, 01:39 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 6,224
Posted By scale

Racks......why arent there more.....and better....

Why isnt it required to have a "good" bike rack out in front of all businesses? I would think it only makes sense with the wave of E-bike folks and thats only going to get worse.

If they want ppl...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-29-22, 09:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 483
Posted By scale

yes....not quite as pronounced......thicker...

yes....not quite as pronounced......thicker rubber but mildy a lot like this.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-29-22, 08:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 483
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yeah i suspect it hasnt vulcanized correctly at...

yeah i suspect it hasnt vulcanized correctly at some of the internal layers. Not sure i could capture it in a picture. The result is really faint but you can feel it while running your hand over that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-29-22, 08:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 483
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Gatorskin lumpy tread.....

I have a set of 25c gatorskins on my SS bike and noticed that the front started to get really lumpy. About half the tire around has odd lumps in the center of the thread. Tire has almost no wear. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-22, 11:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 596
Posted By scale

cantilever brake bolt length...?

I have a early 90s stumpjumper.....and i went to throw some cantiever brakes on it out of the parts bin but the bolts i have that thread into the cant posts are too long ? They seem bot bottom out in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-19-22, 03:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,888
Posted By scale

I put on an older model Shimano SLX long cage and...

I put on an older model Shimano SLX long cage and it works perfect. The microshift makes no sense. I guess thats what i get for putting it on a road bike. I thought friction shifters basically were...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-22, 05:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,888
Posted By scale

Finally got around to riding it again today....

Finally got around to riding it again today. Definately not enough pull to get into the highest 2 cogs using a suntour ratcheting dt shifter. Also..it seems no matter what gear.....if i get on it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-22, 06:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,368
Posted By scale

square taper crank bolt spec?

I swear i am getting stupider as i age. I cant find any threads that reference a proper torque spec for a square taper bb. I could swear it was something like 35 ft lbs but wanted to be sure. Does...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-22, 03:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,888
Posted By scale

I did not know that either. Ill check those out. ...

I did not know that either. Ill check those out.

I bought this rear probably 6 months ago just prior to winter and kind of forgot about it. I wanted to try and run it with my old ratcheting...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-22, 11:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,888
Posted By scale

$120.....and the shape of them is a bit odd...

$120.....and the shape of them is a bit odd honestly....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-22, 06:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,888
Posted By scale

yup...the limit screws are ok. Just not enough...

yup...the limit screws are ok. Just not enough pull to suck the cage in to get those last couple cogs. I can push it in fine and get them manually with my hand leaving a bunch of slack in the cable.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-22, 05:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,888
Posted By scale

advent x rear and friction shifting...not enough pull

I thought i would do a 1x system using an advent x rear derailuer which gets great reviews. No friction shifter i have has enough pull to get it up into the granny gears in the rear. Granted all my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-22, 06:23 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,572
Posted By scale

What stem is that? I know all the mtbs i have the...

What stem is that? I know all the mtbs i have the bars are always way too low to do drop bars and you include the longer top tube and i can never get it right. I know most original stems with flat...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-24-21, 01:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 638
Posted By scale

lol......classic. Love the dresser.

lol......classic.

Love the dresser.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-24-21, 11:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 638
Posted By scale

Bench top mat like the Park OM-2

Anyone use a mat like the om-2? I have a nice small workbench on wheels that i use a lot and want to put a mat like this on top but the Park one is over $30 for a 15x24 mat which is a bit insane. Any...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-16-21, 06:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,848
Posted By scale

Ive been through a few tubs of park grease and a...

Ive been through a few tubs of park grease and a few tubes of phil. Never impressed with the phil actually but never had it seperate on me.

I know red and tacky is garbage. Ive had chassis grease...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-16-21, 05:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,848
Posted By scale

how about this dumb question about grease.....

I have one those fancy small grease guns like Park Tool sells.....(the gg-1). I run park grease in it out f my tub of grease. i recently ran into another grease gun.....that i got for free. What...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-16-21, 09:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 374
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lol....yeah its going to be friction. Old...

lol....yeah its going to be friction. Old ratcheting suntour power shifters (downtube).....although i might switch to the stem ones at some point. I have a set somewhere around here. The actual stem...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-16-21, 08:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 374
Posted By scale

Thanks its going to be microshift.....advent...

Thanks

its going to be microshift.....advent x
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-16-21, 07:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 374
Posted By scale

Rear Derailleur 9sp vs 10sp

Is the spacing the same? I am looking at the medium caged advent x (10sp) mech but only have a 9sp cassette and chain at the moment. I run friction shifters so that wont/shouldnt be a problem.

My...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-11-21, 07:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 432
Posted By scale

oh wow...i saw the UN300 and UN100 and thought it...

oh wow...i saw the UN300 and UN100 and thought it might be some new wierdo sized bb standard i wasnt aware of. Good to know. Ill search these options as part of what i need.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-11-21, 06:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 432
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Shimano square taper UN bottom brackets

I havent bought one of these in a long time. Looks like they arent as easy to get as just a couple years ago. Is shimano still making the UN26 or the even better UN55s or is this just a bike parts...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-21, 09:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,782
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yup.....one says world champion .......and the...

yup.....one says world champion .......and the other says world custom. I have them both in a 39cm and i cant tell the difference. Maybe the customs are more shiny but i don think that is it. THey...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-21, 08:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,782
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What is the difference between the world champion...

What is the difference between the world champion and the world custom? I have both and they look the exact same to my eye.....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-21, 06:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,782
Posted By scale

I have never ran those style bars for very long....

I have never ran those style bars for very long. I never liked the odd bend. I should really give them more of a chance. Surely they are that way for a reason. Aesthetics cant be one of them. They...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-21, 06:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,348
Posted By scale

i got after them today with some light metal...

i got after them today with some light metal polish......better than they were and thats all i can really ask for. Thanks for the insight on the thread. Much appreciated.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-21, 03:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,782
Posted By scale

Nice. Looks good. I might be wrong about the...

Nice. Looks good. I might be wrong about the Raleigh ones i have. They have the Raleigh logo and say Raleigh USA with a flag engraving logo. I suspect the are also made by SR.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-21, 03:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,782
Posted By scale

SR Sakae Road Champion bars....

Anyone still run these? I love them. I have them on several bikes and some are branded with the Sekai name from Sekai bikes........i have another that has the Raleigh logo. I run about 38cm bars and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-21, 03:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,348
Posted By scale

Lol.....yeah i noticed that too but just let it...

Lol.....yeah i noticed that too but just let it go on and on.......i figured i might learn something and i did :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-21, 03:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,348
Posted By scale

Wow.....thats a neat little thing. Ive never seen...

Wow.....thats a neat little thing. Ive never seen one of those before.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-21, 03:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,348
Posted By scale

Thanks John...i thought Tourney turned into...

Thanks John...i thought Tourney turned into Dura-Ace....i had it backward for the old stuff i guess
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-21, 06:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,348
Posted By scale

correct...they are......i have tourneys too ........

correct...they are......i have tourneys too .....

These are Dura Ace. Must be just after they switched over.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-21, 04:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,348
Posted By scale

Early Dura Ace center pulls

I have a pair of these and they are in pretty good shape. The straddle cables are a bit tarished. I dont know if it is rust or just a bit of corrosion. They are not silver any more and could use a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-21, 04:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,537
Posted By scale

thanks. Ill try and hunt that thread down.. Lots...

thanks. Ill try and hunt that thread down.. Lots of good information here...thanks again. I was hoping to pick this bike up ......throw some 700cs on there and some wider tires for a light gravel...
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