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Forum: Commuting
01-05-22, 05:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,480
Posted By wc1472

clothing material recommendation?

Hi, I usually bike to get around in the city I live but I have had a lot of annoyances with my favorite jeans and boxers etc wearing out after about 3 months of use, Is this something that could be...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-08-21, 05:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 475
Posted By wc1472

vintage bianchi with campy veloce? 450 euro

https://www.facebook.com/groups/Italianvintagebikes/permalink/4901540506558847/?ref=facebook_story_share

Also would have to take a train to france…but it’s my size 😉
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-08-21, 03:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,268
Posted By wc1472

Was sitting in a shed for last 5 years he said. ...

Was sitting in a shed for last 5 years he said.

Ended up buying, has shimano full rx100 groupset with 105 headset, needs new cables and tires, (probably brake cables) Spokes are a little old but...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-07-21, 10:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,268
Posted By wc1472

Kastle road bike??

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/556617322126313/

Found this bike online for 1000 dkk ~$145,

Never heard of the company but looks to have decent components at least, needs a tune up he...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-21-20, 08:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,421
Posted By wc1472

Helmet recommendations?

I was just wondering if anyone had recommendations for helmets that are really low profile and lightweight, I currently own a bontrager starvos (not 100% about the model) and i find feeling very...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-21-19, 06:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,622
Posted By wc1472

btw....quick tip for toeing in to get adjusted,...

btw....quick tip for toeing in to get adjusted, put a shim or maybe a thin coin between the back half of the brake pad and you'll be able to set them against the rim which makes the whole process...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-19, 09:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,622
Posted By wc1472

toeing helped me when i had this problem.. could...

toeing helped me when i had this problem.. could the brake pads possibly be old and hard as well?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-19, 08:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 449
Posted By wc1472

Thanks for the offer and reply, I was able to get...

Thanks for the offer and reply, I was able to get lucky with a vintage wheelset with a freewheel on ebay today!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-18-19, 03:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 449
Posted By wc1472

Bike build

Hi, I'm trying to set up a vintage road bike I own with some 5 speed indexed bar end shifters. Is there a possibility of using a cassette(say with less cogs?) with the 5 speed indexing? I need to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-19, 02:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,184
Posted By wc1472

Worn pulleys on Shimano 105?

I have this derailer on my bike: VeloBase.com - Component: Shimano RD-1050, 105 (http://velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx?ID=8bb46071-2b7c-4e74-b10b-a5cfcc1078dd)
it works fairly well with the biopace...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-19, 08:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,400
Posted By wc1472

I think that's what he means when he's referring...

I think that's what he means when he's referring to the seat tube.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-03-19, 07:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,400
Posted By wc1472

good to know, will check on the alignment

good to know, will check on the alignment
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-03-19, 07:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,400
Posted By wc1472

great, thanks everyone!

great, thanks everyone!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-03-19, 05:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,400
Posted By wc1472

Axle spacer for a narrow hub

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/1cfa8e09_034f_429e_9415_cb23f2e2dbda_ecfc40e9073f49fa692b79594e4414421d13df00.jpegHi so i’m throwing a bike together at my bike coop,...
Forum: Winter Cycling
02-20-19, 10:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,372
Posted By wc1472

Protecting bike from salt and rust in commutes

So I just bought a vintage bianchi road bike with a steel frame and nice components. It's currently winter where I live, and this means that there is often the typical mix of slush/salt/snow/dirt on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-15-19, 09:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,431
Posted By wc1472

Ugh I would but I think that the tire is too...

Ugh I would but I think that the tire is too close to the bridge/mount anyway to turn. I also tried the method with adjusting the dropouts (easier because this bike had the little screws that allow...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-15-19, 07:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,431
Posted By wc1472

thanks for the input everyone. I think i'm just...

thanks for the input everyone. I think i'm just gonna try and grab some 25 mm tires... i don't really want to file off the brake caliper tbh so I think the smaller tire seems like the best way 2 go.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-15-19, 07:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,235
Posted By wc1472

The fork was not packed with a spacer...I don't...

The fork was not packed with a spacer...I don't remember if it was padded but they should at least cover me I think? I insured the bike for $100
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-12-19, 11:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,235
Posted By wc1472

The box was noticeably damaged.There were several...

The box was noticeably damaged.There were several hand sized holes in the box. They also lost the front quick release skewer....I'll talk to them about it in the claim and hopefully fedex will cover...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-12-19, 07:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,235
Posted By wc1472

Damaged fork in shipping???

Just got a new bike, and when I was assembling it I noticed that the front fork blades had way too small a spacing to accommodate the front wheel....the wheel is on in the picture (it's a used bike),...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-11-19, 05:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,431
Posted By wc1472

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_5801_f49a9ffd4cc479f65eeedb2b27cab0fc594ebd1e.jpg
here's a photo
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-11-19, 05:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,431
Posted By wc1472

Making space for tire on old Shimano 105 road brake

Hi, so I have a 1986 Bianchi that has a full 105 groupset on it, the only problem is that the tires I'd like to run on it (700cX28) are running into the brake. I'm only running into this problem on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-11-19, 05:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,042
Posted By wc1472

Do you have a local bike coop? They may be able...

Do you have a local bike coop? They may be able to help you with finding parts.

I don't have very much experience with mountain bikes but i would expect that you could probably find an old SIS...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-30-19, 02:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 961
Posted By wc1472

sorry for the awkward link i still can't post...

sorry for the awkward link i still can't post pictures yet lol
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-30-19, 02:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 961
Posted By wc1472

Suggestions for small frozen rivet joints/screws?

imgur (dot) com/a/Sw9zDT3
hi, so i'm working on a friend's bike and i discovered that the linkage in the front derailleur is pretty frozen. It moves slightly..... The issue seems to be with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-19, 02:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,153
Posted By wc1472

great to hear. I think i'll buy it, it looks like...

great to hear. I think i'll buy it, it looks like a very big frame. Shame it's not celeste though...still should be nice. Thanks to everyone who's offered input! Really appreciate the help.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-19, 02:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,153
Posted By wc1472

good point. I think I saw he wanted $500 for the...

good point. I think I saw he wanted $500 for the paramount but I might have read it wrong...$130 for a paramount is definitely a great deal.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-19, 12:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,153
Posted By wc1472

Sorry for the confusion, I can't post links...

Sorry for the confusion, I can't post links because of the restriction.

The link for the bianchi is an ebay link, so if you add what I posted on to the basic ebay url it will take you to the page....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-19, 09:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,153
Posted By wc1472

thanks for the replies everyone, sounds like this...

thanks for the replies everyone, sounds like this bike isn't worth the trouble....

also looking at
columbus.craigslist.


this
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-19, 09:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,153
Posted By wc1472

Bianchi Sport SX

hey all, i've been looking at this vintage bianchi on ebay. I've always wanted a bianchi but unfortunately I live about 10 hours away from the seller. I've talked with him about shipping options and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-04-18, 08:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 574
Posted By wc1472

help with brake squeal

hey all, i have an 80s-ish era road bike with centerpull brakes, the right brake recently started squealing pretty badly. the brakes aren't really toe-able as they are right now but as far as i can...
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