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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-29-21, 04:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 724
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

Yes, I feel the same way. Sometimes I can work in...

Yes, I feel the same way. Sometimes I can work in a pair of chain pliers and a cone wrench when the wheel is in the frame, which makes it a little like setting one of the old AWs.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-22-21, 03:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 724
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

Sturmey Rear Drum Brake

Does anyone have any good tricks for making the final adjustment to the left side bearing while making sure that the brake torque arm is aligned with the left chainstay and the brake bolt fits...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-17-21, 07:46 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,063
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

Paint it is, then. BTW, are you familiar with the...

Paint it is, then. BTW, are you familiar with the handlebar treatment that Grant Petersen of Rivendell invented, or popularized, at any rate? It wouldn't help with the stem or headset, but cloth...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-16-21, 06:13 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,063
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

What's the cost of having them re-chromed? Worth...

What's the cost of having them re-chromed? Worth investigating, at least. You're unlikely to get a good durable look with paint. (Unless you go for something completely different, like a shiny red,...
Forum: Northeast
08-09-21, 05:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 708
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

I once overshot onto the parkway. It's an easy...

I once overshot onto the parkway. It's an easy mistake to make! The ranger who stopped me was almost purple with anger. If he'd been a cop I'd probably have been arrested. I backtracked a couple...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-21, 05:38 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,063
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

You did a nice job masking around the lugs. In my...

You did a nice job masking around the lugs. In my experience that is one of the more difficult tasks.
Forum: Northeast
07-04-21, 05:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 708
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

That's quite a different ride than I was thinking...

That's quite a different ride than I was thinking of, but a good alternative as there isn't any nice route west from Piermont or Nyack to Suffern. I've asked many people with some Harriman State Park...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-21, 06:32 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,063
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

Did you mask off the contact surfaces of the...

Did you mask off the contact surfaces of the dropouts? With forged dropouts, that's a nice touch, IMO....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-21, 08:03 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,063
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

You've summed up everything I learned in painting...

You've summed up everything I learned in painting my Trek. If I had somewhere to work outdoors, protected from the wind and blowing dust, I would not hesitate to try this again. As I had to convert...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-21, 03:20 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,139
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

Complete agreement. I've just purchased a new...

Complete agreement. I've just purchased a new bike, a mixte.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-21, 03:06 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,139
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

As hard as I tried with gloss rattle can paint I...

As hard as I tried with gloss rattle can paint I could not get the mirror finish I wanted so I switched to satin finish.
Forum: Northeast
05-23-21, 11:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 708
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

Suffern/Sloatsburg/Piermont/Nyack

Is there any good bike route, vicinity of the Hudson River towns Piermont and Nyack to Suffern/Sloatsburg in order to ride on Seven Lakes Drive?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-21, 08:37 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,139
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

No kidding with what's happened to the price of...

No kidding with what's happened to the price of 2x4s!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-21, 06:07 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,139
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

Lately I've needed a temporary lumber bike and I...

Lately I've needed a temporary lumber bike and I turned to the Sports step-thru. Very fine performance.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-21, 04:45 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,139
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

I own the same ('83 Trek 600). Just finished a...

I own the same ('83 Trek 600). Just finished a rebuild after having the frame repaired. Not a 3 speed, still pleased with the result. Better than new, really. It was originally red with a silver head...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-21, 06:37 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,139
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

My impression it's so much easier to find all the...

My impression it's so much easier to find all the parts and paraphernalia for these bikes in the UK than here. (Not exactly surprising.)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-21, 03:50 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,139
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

Ah, that new bike smell.

Ah, that new bike smell.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-21, 06:58 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,139
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

I wouldn't go so far as silly, but I will cop to...

I wouldn't go so far as silly, but I will cop to whimsical.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-21, 01:42 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,139
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

Huh. That is some thin brass tubing. I'll duck in...

Huh. That is some thin brass tubing. I'll duck in the next time I pass an Ace hardware.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-21, 11:58 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,139
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

"Hey boss. You know that 3-speed shift wire that...

"Hey boss. You know that 3-speed shift wire that was too short? Fixed."...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-21, 09:39 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,139
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

The way the rack is mounted on the blue Colt...

The way the rack is mounted on the blue Colt makes me nauseous.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-21, 07:28 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,063
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

Yech! (And, your call, but why leave the crankset...

Yech! (And, your call, but why leave the crankset in place, even if you don't feel like removing the BB?)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-21, 07:21 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,139
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

Thanks Kurt. I'm just trying, until there's no...

Thanks Kurt. I'm just trying, until there's no other choice, to avoid buying more housing I don't need.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-21, 07:20 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,139
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

Gster, all I want is the inner wire. I have...

Gster, all I want is the inner wire. I have plenty of fresh housing. But I can't find a source for just the wire. Well, actually, I noticed that Jagwire offers them in the UK, so I've emailed to ask...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-21, 05:43 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,139
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

Thanks! I'll ask around locally.

Thanks! I'll ask around locally.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-21, 04:02 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,139
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

Does anyone know a US source for SA shift wires...

Does anyone know a US source for SA shift wires (inner cables)?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-21, 07:45 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,063
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

Absolutely right. I learned the hard way. Also if...

Absolutely right. I learned the hard way. Also if the paint has set but not fully cured, the next coat of the same paint can cause it to wrinkle. (I learned a lot from this stupid project!)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-21, 03:47 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,063
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

The Tamiya tape is not expensive and I would use...

The Tamiya tape is not expensive and I would use it if I were going at the head tube again. (Which I am not!) With very ornate lugs maybe the masking fluid? Or just get damn good with a blade and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-21, 06:23 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,063
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

A couple of videos that show...

A couple of videos that show better-than-competent bike painters at work. For me they were motivational, if not especially helpful.

D&D, Bay Area

Blue Lug, Japan

I have just now noticed that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-21, 07:44 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,063
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

IMO anyone wanting to paint a bike frame and do a...

IMO anyone wanting to paint a bike frame and do a nice job will find a lot of useful information in this thread.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-21, 12:27 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,063
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

Since we're still on the subject, here's a couple...

Since we're still on the subject, here's a couple of additional questions and observations from my own rattle-can adventure.
--The gloss Krylon I started with produced a shiny surface but not the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-21, 07:00 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,139
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

That must be the Rudge version of the Raleigh...

That must be the Rudge version of the Raleigh Space Rider. I found one of those for my friend Max, but with the three speed with the coaster brake. This one looks like it just came out of its...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-21, 06:21 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,063
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

My bicycle painting days are over; this project...

My bicycle painting days are over; this project was enough for me. But I know someone else will be able to use these leads to vendors of high quality paint. It's worth saying over and over: If you're...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-21, 07:58 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,063
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

FWIW, now that I'm finishing up this project,...

FWIW, now that I'm finishing up this project, there are a couple things I've learned that might be worth mentioning. First is, if your work environment and equipment, and budget, allow the safe use...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-21, 07:14 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,139
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

Exactly. If they were easier and less expensive...

Exactly. If they were easier and less expensive to ship, the bikes could get where there's a demand for them. We have bike jumbles here where many older bikes change hands. I don't know if, through...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-21, 07:00 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,139
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

Or if it only didn't cost so much to ship a...

Or if it only didn't cost so much to ship a bicycle.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-21, 06:55 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,139
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

The situation that you and oldspokes have...

The situation that you and oldspokes have described is pretty consistent with what I've read in other places. Bike advocacy Twitter, BikesnobNYC, Peter Walker in the UK, they all note that few kids...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-21, 10:52 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,139
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

The same people I know who (no mistake have...

The same people I know who (no mistake have limited means) will gab about the vacation they've just booked, the latest gaming console they ordered on the first day, the new car someone in the family...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-21, 10:40 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,139
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

You did great. The Contis were on my Sports when...

You did great. The Contis were on my Sports when I bought it at least six years ago and I ride the bike around the city a lot. I replaced them with the CSTs last week. The Contis still had plenty of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-21, 09:09 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,139
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

Mountain from a molehill. Gave it a few taps, it...

Mountain from a molehill. Gave it a few taps, it popped right off.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-21, 09:07 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,139
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

These are GREAT tires. My ladies' Sports came...

These are GREAT tires. My ladies' Sports came with them and they lasted and lasted and lasted. I'd love to know where you found them for sale, my searches came up with nil.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-21, 07:13 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,139
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

Bought a couple Chinese tires by CST in 26x1-3/8,...

Bought a couple Chinese tires by CST in 26x1-3/8, online. Model name is Classic Breaker. A terrible name. I have no idea what's up with that. I don't want a tire that breaks my classic. But so far so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-21, 07:05 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,139
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

I am startled to hear this. I think last summer's...

I am startled to hear this. I think last summer's bike shortage here actually got some national news coverage. You couldn't find a bike to buy, new or used. Bike shops were open as essential...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-21, 10:07 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,139
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

I don't imagine there's an easy way to shift the...

I don't imagine there's an easy way to shift the crown race on my Rudge fork up a couple inches, but I figure it's worth asking. (So I could raise the chrome cap to paint over the rusted spots.)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-21, 10:03 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,139
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

I've noted this before, but here in Glorious NYC...

I've noted this before, but here in Glorious NYC $120 wouldn't get you the one.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-21, 09:24 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,139
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

Although not so visible in the photo, the steel...

Although not so visible in the photo, the steel near the fork crown has a shiny coppery cast. I wonder if it's corrosion I didn't sand off or a film of the original brazing filler? Anyway, looks...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-21, 10:15 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,063
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

I waited a week to let the enamel have additional...

I waited a week to let the enamel have additional time to cure, then applied a light spray of the clear coat with no damage. Whew. Was really holding my breath.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-21, 06:51 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,139
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

It's been some time since I've had an AW in...

It's been some time since I've had an AW in pieces. Tomorrow's supposed to be a rainy day. Think I know what I'm gonna be doing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-21, 03:49 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,139
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

Two word answer from Sun Race USA whether one of...

Two word answer from Sun Race USA whether one of the current four-speed shifters will work with a vintage hub like the FW. "Sorry, no."
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-21, 09:13 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,139
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

All great information. I have so many AWs that I...

All great information. I have so many AWs that I have lifted off derelict street bikes, but despite keeping my eye peeled, I have never come across a four or five speed.
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