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Forum: Recumbent
09-28-08, 11:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,433
Posted By rlong

Lighting Phantom vs P-38 or whatever

Hello Everyone,
I've been riding my first recumbent for about a month now. Usually 20-30 mile rides at first, and now 40-50 miles. But I still cannot make this thing travel in a straight line at...
Forum: Recumbent
06-05-08, 01:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,098
Posted By rlong

BlazingPedals, Sometimes, a vague questions...

BlazingPedals,
Sometimes, a vague questions results in answers not anticipated and leads to new questions :>) .035 is a very typical wall thickness for straight gauge crmo on diamond frames. Seems...
Forum: Recumbent
06-04-08, 09:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,098
Posted By rlong

tube sizes

Hi Everyone,

Does anyone know the typical dia. and wall thickness of a central boom tube on a recumbent. Not sure if it changes if the tube is bent or straight.

Thanks,
rlong
Temecula, CA
Forum: Framebuilders
05-30-08, 09:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,130
Posted By rlong

I'll second that. Doug's been teaching frame...

I'll second that. Doug's been teaching frame building for years. He apprenticed in England about the same time as Richard Sachs. His classes are very small, and you will come away happy. He also...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-07, 07:07 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 365
Posted By rlong

Planet Bike lights: Good on ya

Roadies,

If you do any night training rides like I do and use a light, I think you should read this. I just want to tell everyone what a great experience I just had with the Planet Bike people...
Forum: Commuting
01-13-07, 07:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 602
Posted By rlong

Planet Bike lights: Good on ya

I just want to tell everyone what a great experience I just had with the Planet Bike people concerning the replacement of a battery. Great customer service deserves to be recognized and applauded in...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-02-06, 04:35 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,477
Posted By rlong

American Classic Freewheel end caps

If you built up your wheels, your AM hubset should have an xtra endcap (they come that way in the box). Anyway, I'm looking for a Small AM Classic end cap for the freewheel hub. Left side 0.880in /...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-02-06, 04:06 PM
Replies: 7,147
Views: 558,557
Posted By rlong

Abeyance, Any chance you have the xtra end...

Abeyance,
Any chance you have the xtra end caps that comes with AC freewheel hubs? I'm looking for the Small, left rear end cap? It measures 0.880in / 22.5mm. My hubs are set for 135mm and I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-06, 03:55 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 373
Posted By rlong

American Classic Freewheel end caps / spacers

Senior Member


Join Date: Nov 2004 I just picked up this hubset for next to nothing due to the missing spacers/end caps and I'm looking for the following: standard 14mm front end cap and Small...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-02-06, 03:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 413
Posted By rlong

Spacers/End Caps for American Classic Freewheel hubset

I just picked up this hubset for next to nothing due to the missing spacers/end caps and I'm looking for the following: standard 14mm front end cap and Small 0.880in / 22.5mm left, freewheel (rear)...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-02-06, 03:34 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 676
Posted By rlong

Need American Classic Freewheel spacers

I just picked up a set of NOS American Classic freewheel hubs, but one of the front end caps is missing (14mm) and I need a Small 0.880 in. / 22.5mm left, rear End Cap to fill out hub for 130mm frame...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-15-06, 04:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,118
Posted By rlong

Need wide French bars

I have a set of 40cm Motobecane radonneer (damn french spelling) style bars and they are too small for me. I'm looking for something 44cm or larger, any interest?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-06, 04:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 845
Posted By rlong

Motobecane Grand Touring bars 40 cm

I have the above (40cm Motobecane) bars, but they are too small for me and I'm looking for something around 44-46cm. Mine are in beautiful condition. If you have something bigger and want to trade...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-06, 11:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,885
Posted By rlong

Decals are done!! Except the Vitus tubing decal

All done and they look great. Yellow in color to go on top of a beautiful red with lots of orange metal mixed it. The lug shores will be outlined in yellow to match the decals and the head tube...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-06, 12:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,885
Posted By rlong

decals

Thanks everyone for your suggestions. The Kinkos thing was written off pretty quickly as they were not real confident sounding when it came to setup or design and wanted me to bring a file in ready...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-06, 12:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,885
Posted By rlong

Having decals made???

I need to replace all of the decals on my Motobecane and wonder if anyone can walk me through the maze. Kinko's will make them, but I have to take them the file which has to be based on some strange...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-06, 11:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 613
Posted By rlong

Lynn, Thanks for the tip. I will post the...

Lynn,
Thanks for the tip. I will post the results.
rlong
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-06, 02:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 613
Posted By rlong

Motobecane Grand Touring

I've decided the gold French script on the tubes can be reproduced (Motobecane Grand Touring; Made in France), but the Vitus 888 tube decal has the middle 8 missing except for a corner or two. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-06, 01:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 805
Posted By rlong

Thanks everyone for your replys about the Phils. ...

Thanks everyone for your replys about the Phils. After polishing up the original Maillard 36's I've decided to stick with them using good spokes and rims. I'll only use the Motobecane for light...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-06, 12:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 805
Posted By rlong

Actually, I considered using them just because...

Actually, I considered using them just because they are the only hubs I have at the moment. They will work according to my measurements, but man, it seems like overkill! Like the other poster...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-06, 01:13 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,195
Posted By rlong

Dead Motobecane thread spotted lurking about!

Yes to old French touring bikes. Ahhh I feel better now, having come out of hiding. So, what can I learn from the serial numbers on this Motobecane Grand Touring:
0780 July 1980?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-06, 12:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 805
Posted By rlong

Phil tandem hubs for touring bike?

I have an old, but very nice set of low flange, Phil W. tandem hubs for freewheel with 48 spoke count on each, and threads for drum brake. Would it be nuts to use these on the Motobecane Grand...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-06, 01:53 PM
Replies: 1,973
Views: 200,044
Posted By rlong

Bicycle fence

Mostly rust in bicycle forms. There was one fairly nice cruiser, but I was so excited about the Moto that I didn't even look at the other bike. Hmmm
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-06, 01:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 856
Posted By rlong

Motobecane Grand Touring found on fence

I posted this on the Catch of the Day and will post pictures tomorrow. It's maybe early 80's, not really sure, 58cm ST and TT, 45-46cm chainstays, Vitus 808 tubes, Motobecane cranks, Suntour shift...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-06, 01:07 AM
Replies: 1,973
Views: 200,044
Posted By rlong

Motobecane Grand Touring hanging on fence

I pulled over into the shade at the top of a hill yesterday and saw a fence covered with old bikes behind the hedge row. This was a hill I climb all the time and you could not see the bikes from the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-29-06, 02:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,080
Posted By rlong

I know of at least one well known bike builder...

I know of at least one well known bike builder who bought a Motobecane tandem a year or two ago and is very happy with it. Good value, I believe he said.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-29-06, 02:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,534
Posted By rlong

Used Santana: ID the year built?

Is there any way to determine the year a Santana tandem was built, based on the serial number? I have a seller who knows virtually nothing about his bike.
Thanks all
Forum: Touring
04-22-06, 09:51 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,870
Posted By rlong

Let's see, you spend your money and get insulted,...

Let's see, you spend your money and get insulted, hmmm. No brainer, go to another LBS. The owner of my LBS is a fat, old guy who used to do RAM. He respects all aspects of cycling and stocks most of...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-22-06, 03:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 618
Posted By rlong

Russ Denny

You might contact Russ Denny in Hemet. He has a website and can also be contacted through I.E. Bicycles in Murrieta, CA. I know he's pretty busy, but it can't hurt to call. This is in South...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-03-06, 11:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 683
Posted By rlong

Independent Drive

I suggest calling Davinci. They are very nice people and may be able to recommend a builder in your area to do the retro.
Forum: Framebuilders
04-03-06, 10:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 671
Posted By rlong

Paterek and pinning

No, not really. Go to www.classicsteel.org. look for article about pins and pinning. It is excellent and you can purchase the pin kit:)
Forum: Framebuilders
04-03-06, 10:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 671
Posted By rlong

Paterek and pinning

No, not really.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-06, 10:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,824
Posted By rlong

Bill Holland mess

Sorry about that miserable job of cut and paste. I really intended to copy the link to the ebay site.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-06, 10:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,824
Posted By rlong

polished

Bill Holland titanium touring bike on ebay right now
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7231191424
This is a very special Custom Holland Cycles Touring bike and was built with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-06, 10:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,824
Posted By rlong

polished

Bill Holland titanium touring bike on ebay right now all polished up (for a small charge).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-06, 12:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,580
Posted By rlong

Thanks for your comments and information. ...

Thanks for your comments and information. Actually I am looking for a long distance touring bike. I currently have a KHS Montana XT mountain bike about 1985 and set up for touring. It's an odd bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-06, 11:03 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,365
Posted By rlong

Did you try www.rivendellbicycles.com.?

Did you try www.rivendellbicycles.com.?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-06, 12:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,580
Posted By rlong

Nice frame on this bike, but I know nothing about...

Nice frame on this bike, but I know nothing about the quality of the tubes: Main triangle, Tange Mangalloy double butted; Fork & Stays, Tange High Tensile; Nikko lugs; Suntour dropouts. Original blue...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-06, 12:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,296
Posted By rlong

Thanks for the tip about vintage-trek. It took a...

Thanks for the tip about vintage-trek. It took a while, but I found it: 1984-420, Main tubes: Tange Mangalloy, fork and stays: Tange high tensile. I don't know anything about tubes this old?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-06, 01:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,296
Posted By rlong

Trek 420 lugged touring frame

Is anyone familiar with this frameset? I'd like to know the type of tubes used and the dropout spacing. It's an older frame, but I'm not sure how old. Thanks.
Forum: Touring
03-14-06, 03:16 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,315
Posted By rlong

Look at the Bruce Gordon frames and bikes as...

Look at the Bruce Gordon frames and bikes as well. He makes them all in his shop using everything from tig welding to the finest lug work in the world (1st place in a few shows). Prices are very...
Forum: Touring
03-14-06, 02:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,647
Posted By rlong

The Fast City rates very high for mileage and...

The Fast City rates very high for mileage and durability even on tandems! When I wear out my Fat Boys, I'll be using the Fast City, or the Schwalbe Marathon 1.0? See previous poster for the Schwalbe...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-09-06, 10:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,151
Posted By rlong

Ti-Boom? Never heard of it! Bike Friday uses...

Ti-Boom? Never heard of it! Bike Friday uses titanium beam as does TitanFlex (single bike only), but this is a new one for me. I was a die-hard Softride guy for a few years, until carbon frame ride...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-09-06, 12:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 471
Posted By rlong

Thanks guys, I believe I'll stick with my current...

Thanks guys, I believe I'll stick with my current setup and try to solve the problem.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-07-06, 11:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 471
Posted By rlong

Swap 10spd triple front derailer for 9spd?

Just looked at the new 10spd triple front derailer and realized the cage is HUGE compared to my 9spd triple front (Shimano). I've been having trouble with dropped chains on the granny (see other...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-07-06, 12:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,006
Posted By rlong

Thanks a lot for the info. I was really...

Thanks a lot for the info. I was really beginning to wonder, what the %&* is going on. I have the black chainrings as well. I guess I'll see what the Trek people have to say tomorrow. Thanks again.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-06, 11:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,006
Posted By rlong

Yes, Giga X Pipe in small letters on drive side....

Yes, Giga X Pipe in small letters on drive side. I checked alignment of frame and it's within one millimeter on each side. Chainline looks ok too. Updated rings? Tell me more. I contacted Trek today...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-06, 12:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,006
Posted By rlong

Well, it's a Bontrager Race Lite, 9spd. Not sure...

Well, it's a Bontrager Race Lite, 9spd. Not sure about the Truvativ part. I figured Bontrager was an in house design? Small world. I think I'll contact Bontrager and see what they have to say!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-06, 12:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,006
Posted By rlong

Yes, it's a Bontrager Race Lite, outboard...

Yes, it's a Bontrager Race Lite, outboard bearings, giga-pipe etc.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-06, 06:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,006
Posted By rlong

It's a 9spd setup. I will check the chain line...

It's a 9spd setup. I will check the chain line and the spacers this afternoon. Thanks for the tip.
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