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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-13, 08:58 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 38,615
Posted By Rip Van Winkle

I still have a '81 Centurion Super Lemans, a '83...

I still have a '81 Centurion Super Lemans, a '83 Nishiki International and a '82 Bianchi Limited in my stable. I am always amazed by how well they ride thirty years after we bought them. I'll be...
Forum: Southern California
08-01-13, 11:39 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 485
Posted By Rip Van Winkle

Ballona Creek accident on June 13th, 2013

I was wondering if anyone here witnessed, or knows anything about, an accident at the Lincoln Blvd. undercrossing on June 13th, 2013. It involved two elderly neighbors of mine who were knocked down...
Forum: Southern California
03-04-13, 12:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,091
Posted By Rip Van Winkle

I am sorry to hear about this. I've lived about...

I am sorry to hear about this. I've lived about two blocks from that entrance for the past 25 years, , and ride it constantly. I never ride it past sundown, and only in the early morning if I'm with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-12, 02:18 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,706
Posted By Rip Van Winkle

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/GordoGrande...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/GordoGrande/bicycles/My15bikes01.jpg

As promised, here's a shot of me and the "bike shop." The collection includes an 82 Centurion Super Lemans, 84 Nishiki...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-12, 02:02 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,706
Posted By Rip Van Winkle

I wish. The closest I come is an old American...

I wish. The closest I come is an old American Eagle 5-speed. It has the lines of an English 3 speed, but of course, it's just not the same thing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-12, 11:29 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,706
Posted By Rip Van Winkle

My hat is off to you Pastor. I am sure that you...

My hat is off to you Pastor. I am sure that you have made a difference in thousands of people's lives.

It's very interesting to have the opportunity to look back at one's career and evaluate it....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-12, 01:09 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,706
Posted By Rip Van Winkle

Thanks again for all the kind words. I also got...

Thanks again for all the kind words. I also got hammered by the various stock market crashes, but fortunately there was still enough left over to make it happen. It's not a lavish retirement, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-12, 12:53 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,706
Posted By Rip Van Winkle

Pics are coming soon!

Pics are coming soon!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-12, 12:50 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,706
Posted By Rip Van Winkle

Good for you. You're going to love it!

Good for you. You're going to love it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-12, 05:35 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,706
Posted By Rip Van Winkle

Thanks all for the kind words!

Thanks all for the kind words!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-12, 05:25 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,706
Posted By Rip Van Winkle

Thanks Randyjawa. I think I've actually stumbled...

Thanks Randyjawa. I think I've actually stumbled on your Big Green web page before, but it was worth reading again. Good advice!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-12, 05:24 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,706
Posted By Rip Van Winkle

Congratulations on the mortgage and the new bike!

Congratulations on the mortgage and the new bike!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-12, 01:55 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 10,546
Posted By Rip Van Winkle

I have fifteen bikes in the garage. I'd have more...

I have fifteen bikes in the garage. I'd have more if I had a bigger garage, or if my wife would let me use one of the bedrooms! :-)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-12, 01:43 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,706
Posted By Rip Van Winkle

Woo Hoo! I retired!

Woo Hoo! I retired about seven months ago. Spent some time travelling, some time riding, and some time fixing things around the house.

Now I get to do what I really want to do, which is to start...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-12, 01:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 670
Posted By Rip Van Winkle

I got it off, Thanks! Tomorrow I wash the frame,...

I got it off, Thanks! Tomorrow I wash the frame, get rid of the rust, touch up the paint and make it look good.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-12, 01:26 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,953
Posted By Rip Van Winkle

Nice!

Nice!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-17-12, 01:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,701
Posted By Rip Van Winkle

Thanks, guy, I got it off. I probably should have...

Thanks, guy, I got it off. I probably should have known this, but I haven't done too many bottom brackets in the last 20 years. I have a lot more time on my hands now, (I retired), and I'll be doing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-12, 12:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 670
Posted By Rip Van Winkle

Thanks Raverson. I'm glad I checked. I guess I...

Thanks Raverson. I'm glad I checked. I guess I should have pulled out my old copy of Glenn's Bicycle Repairs.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-17-12, 12:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,701
Posted By Rip Van Winkle

That would mean it is reverse threaded, correct? ...

That would mean it is reverse threaded, correct?

Thanks for your help.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-12, 12:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 670
Posted By Rip Van Winkle

reverse threading on a mid-eighties Schwinn bottom bracket?

I'm posting this here and in the mechanics forum. I hope no one minds the double post.

I was wondering if anyone could tell me if the fixed cup on an old mid-eighties Schwinn Traveler has reverse...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-17-12, 12:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,701
Posted By Rip Van Winkle

reverse threading on a mid-eighties Schwinn bottom bracket?

I posted this here, and in the Classic and Vintage forum as well. I hope no one minds the double post.

I was wondering if anyone could tell me if the fixed cup on an old mid-eighties Schwinn...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-17-12, 12:04 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,766
Posted By Rip Van Winkle

Ouch! I love those old cyclones! For what it's...

Ouch! I love those old cyclones! For what it's worth, I've replaced those old Suntour Cyclones with stock Shimano Deores without much problem. I just had to nudge the "B" adjustment a little. This...
Forum: Southern California
05-08-11, 10:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 606
Posted By Rip Van Winkle

I did all of those rides back in the early to mid...

I did all of those rides back in the early to mid eighties: Rosarito-Ensenada,Tecate-Ensada and Mexicali-San Felipe. A bunch of us did them every year for about five years. In fact, Mexicali-San...
Forum: Southern California
04-26-11, 11:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 573
Posted By Rip Van Winkle

I live very near the Ballona Creek Bikepath and...

I live very near the Ballona Creek Bikepath and ride it nearly everyday. I guess you could say that I'm an expert on it. There have been problems in the past, but I haven't heard about any in a long...
Forum: Southern California
03-26-11, 05:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,156
Posted By Rip Van Winkle

I used to do this ride every year, as well as...

I used to do this ride every year, as well as Tecate-Ensendada and Mexicali-San Felipe. That was back in the old days, 25-30 years ago. I loved them all, but I wouldn't do it now. There is just too...
Forum: Southern California
03-26-11, 05:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,813
Posted By Rip Van Winkle

I've done this ride many times, and it's very...

I've done this ride many times, and it's very enjoyable. Turn left after Point Mugu and take Navalair road. There is a small park on the way where some of the missiles and jets from America's past...
Forum: Southern California
03-18-11, 09:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 691
Posted By Rip Van Winkle

I live across the street, and ride it several...

I live across the street, and ride it several times a week from Sawtelle or Inglewood down to the beach. Haven't had a problem.
Forum: Southern California
03-18-11, 09:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 442
Posted By Rip Van Winkle

Wow!

Wow!
Forum: Southern California
12-12-10, 12:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,186
Posted By Rip Van Winkle

I did this ride yesterday. The stretch on Western...

I did this ride yesterday. The stretch on Western wasn't all that great, but the rest of the ride was scenic and not too hard. Thanks for the recommendation.
Forum: Southern California
12-08-10, 12:12 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,345
Posted By Rip Van Winkle

I'll watch for it on the bike path.

I'll watch for it on the bike path.
Forum: Southern California
12-08-10, 12:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,263
Posted By Rip Van Winkle

Years ago I got spit on by some jerks in...

Years ago I got spit on by some jerks in Manhattan Beach. I chased them down and get their license plate. I gave it to the Manhattan Beach PD. They didn't really give a damn about it, and did...
Forum: Southern California
12-08-10, 12:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,186
Posted By Rip Van Winkle

The L.A. Wheelmen have a Thursday morning ride...

The L.A. Wheelmen have a Thursday morning ride that starts at the bridge over Ballona Creek at Marina Del Rey. I believe that they sometimes go aound the outside of PV, depending on how the group...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-27-10, 10:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 707
Posted By Rip Van Winkle

UPDATE: It was definitely a bent RD cage, which I...

UPDATE: It was definitely a bent RD cage, which I think I actually made worse in an effort to fix it. I took it into the LBS for an expert opinion. Easiest fix was replacing it with a new Deore RD....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-10, 10:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,732
Posted By Rip Van Winkle

UPDATE! Took it into the LBS for an expert...

UPDATE! Took it into the LBS for an expert opinion. The RD cage was definitely bent. Easiest fix was to replace it with a new Deore RD. It shifts great now. Thanks all for your advice. I'm going to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-10, 05:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,732
Posted By Rip Van Winkle

Could be. Perhaps I was a little rough on it...

Could be. Perhaps I was a little rough on it while I was changing the pulleys out. I don't remember having trouble with it in the old days. On the other hand, maybe that's how it ended up in my parts...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-10, 01:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,732
Posted By Rip Van Winkle

UPDATE! I did all the things we were...

UPDATE!

I did all the things we were talking about. I switched back to the original chain to see if the problem persisted, which it did. I took another link out of the new chain, which helped...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-10, 01:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,732
Posted By Rip Van Winkle

Thanks for your analysis. However, I would never...

Thanks for your analysis. However, I would never run my chain little-to-little or big-to-big. I don't know many people who would. Maybe I'm misunderstanding your point, but I would never switch up to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-10, 12:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,434
Posted By Rip Van Winkle

I'm jealous!

I'm jealous!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-10, 12:52 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,148,612
Posted By Rip Van Winkle

I'm sorry, but that is one ugly bike!

I'm sorry, but that is one ugly bike!
Forum: Southern California
11-14-10, 12:26 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,306
Posted By Rip Van Winkle

I happen to live on that stretch of Mcdonald...

I happen to live on that stretch of Mcdonald between Sawtelle and Inglewood that you folks are talking about as a detour. (In fact, there is probably a good chance that you've seen me working on my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-13-10, 10:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 707
Posted By Rip Van Winkle

UPDATE! I've been working on it, and it seems...

UPDATE! I've been working on it, and it seems that the two pulleys are out of alignment. I bent the RD a little, and it seems to help the problem. It must have gotten bent slightlyl during its two...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-10, 05:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,732
Posted By Rip Van Winkle

Thanks, all, for your suggestions. I'm going to...

Thanks, all, for your suggestions. I'm going to work on it today, and I'll let you know how it works out.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-10, 05:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,732
Posted By Rip Van Winkle

It's definitely over shifting! That was always a...

It's definitely over shifting! That was always a big problem with the New Winners, as I remember it. I had quite a few in those days, and they all over-shifted!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-10, 05:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,732
Posted By Rip Van Winkle

Could be bent, since it was in the parts bin for...

Could be bent, since it was in the parts bin for a couple of decades. To be honest, I didn't even know that I had it until I went snooping. I'll check it with a straight edge today.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-10, 05:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,732
Posted By Rip Van Winkle

Two good suggestions! I'll try putting the old...

Two good suggestions! I'll try putting the old chain on as a last resort, since it would probably be too short.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-10, 10:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,732
Posted By Rip Van Winkle

Friction. Suntour didn't develop indexed shifting...

Friction. Suntour didn't develop indexed shifting until a year or two after the Cyclone MK-IIs.

Thanks for your response.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-10, 10:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,732
Posted By Rip Van Winkle

The chains usually came longer than you need, and...

The chains usually came longer than you need, and even with a big freewheel some needed to be removed to prevent chain slack. I think I'm going to try removing one more.

Thanks for your response.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-11-10, 12:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 707
Posted By Rip Van Winkle

The pulley does spin freely. When I crank the...

The pulley does spin freely. When I crank the chain through the derailleur at a high rate of speed the chain seems to jump a little every third or fourth revolution, as if the chain had been...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-10, 11:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,732
Posted By Rip Van Winkle

need help diagnosing a rear derailleur problem

I need some help diagnosing some derailleur problems if you can. I’m posting this in the mechanics area as well as classic and vintage.

I recently changed out the rear derailleur on my 25 year old...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-10-10, 11:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 707
Posted By Rip Van Winkle

need help diagnosing a rear derailleur problem

I need some help diagnosing some derailleur problems if you can. I’m posting this in the mechanics area as well as classic and vintage.

I recently changed out the rear derailleur on my 25 year old...
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