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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 10:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 184
Posted By coffeecherrypie

Good idea (I have calipers). For some reason I...

Good idea (I have calipers). For some reason I had figured that measuring the "hole" would not be helpful--but even with the bolt loose it's max 25.7 mm in diameter, so it's gotta be for 25.4 mm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 09:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 184
Posted By coffeecherrypie

That would make sense. What's the best way...

That would make sense.

What's the best way to tell--install 25.4 bars and see if the clamp will get tight enough?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 09:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 184
Posted By coffeecherrypie

Nitto stem clamp diameter?

Can anyone tell just by looking if this Nitto stem is for 26.0 or 25.4 bars? Not sure if "T.W." is a clue or not....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-23, 04:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 591
Posted By coffeecherrypie

The top tube is indeed in bad shape, borderline...

The top tube is indeed in bad shape, borderline unrideable, except that it's very very thick tubing so I think it's OK. The split highlighted above is just a paint issue.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-23, 09:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 591
Posted By coffeecherrypie

Thanks for the help, all. Turns out I had an...

Thanks for the help, all. Turns out I had an unused Tange headset lying around, that luckily had a 27.0mm crown race. I was able to get the old one off and the new one on without too much difficulty....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-23, 07:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 591
Posted By coffeecherrypie

Interesting, indeed the bars and stem are 3TTT....

Interesting, indeed the bars and stem are 3TTT. I'll check for serial number later. Thanks!

And thanks to everyone who replied. I'll how checking out the races goes. Good to hear the headset...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-23, 04:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 591
Posted By coffeecherrypie

Headset help -- old Atala

I have an old Atala frame that needs a new headset. It's not a particularly nice frame, heavy tubing and stamped dropouts and cottered cranks, nonetheless I wouldn't mind getting it rolling again....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-21, 10:24 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,547,711
Posted By coffeecherrypie

I think basically all current Shimano series...

I think basically all current Shimano series brakes are like this. At least on mine, in the front a tire would hit the fork before the brakes and in the back, it's about a tie between the caliper and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-21, 06:39 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,547,711
Posted By coffeecherrypie

Ha yeah that is tight. I just got a pair of...

Ha yeah that is tight.

I just got a pair of GP5000s in 28. I mounted them to set of wheels (Zondas) intended for another bike, and they measure about 26mm when inflated--so they will definitely...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-21, 09:17 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,547,711
Posted By coffeecherrypie

they are 105 (5800). i’m actually getting...

they are 105 (5800).

i’m actually getting some 28s in soon for a different bike and I can report if they fit.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-21, 09:52 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,547,711
Posted By coffeecherrypie

Thank you!

Thank you!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-21, 09:51 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,547,711
Posted By coffeecherrypie

If I'm not mistaken those are known to run big,...

If I'm not mistaken those are known to run big, they might be more like true 30s. Looking at mine, if I have an issue it will be with the fork crown before the brakes (but you may have different...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-21, 06:51 AM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,547,711
Posted By coffeecherrypie

Ah good to know. Thanks! Yes I think these take...

Ah good to know. Thanks! Yes I think these take to modern parts very well. I was just examining tire clearance yesterday and I think 28s will fit for my next pair of tires (have 25s on there now).
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-21, 04:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 956
Posted By coffeecherrypie

Alright good. I cannot now fathom why I bought a...

Alright good. I cannot now fathom why I bought a Sora FD after buying Claris shifters, but looks like I need to buy a Claris FD. Thanks for the help.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-21, 04:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 956
Posted By coffeecherrypie

OK thanks. so before I buy a Claris FD, is it the...

OK thanks. so before I buy a Claris FD, is it the case that I should expect this setup to work on an old crankset? Or are the chainrings, even for 8-speed, closer together now.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-21, 03:09 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,547,711
Posted By coffeecherrypie

Here is my "restomod" Ironman. If I remember...

Here is my "restomod" Ironman. If I remember right from when I looked at the catalogs it is an '86. Rides great....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-21, 03:05 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,547,711
Posted By coffeecherrypie

Very nice!

Very nice!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-21, 02:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 956
Posted By coffeecherrypie

Chain rub R2000/R3000/old cranks

I have an older bike set up with new 8-speed Claris R2000 shifters, a new Sora R3000 front derailleur, a new 9-speed chain, old 6/7 speed cranks, and an old 8-speed RD. The rear shifting is great....
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-21, 10:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,008
Posted By coffeecherrypie

Bump to 2021! I just put M186's on a Nitto...

Bump to 2021! I just put M186's on a Nitto Dynamic. I had to take the bolt out and really pry the stem open--I used a pedal wrench. If I had to do it again I'd try the wood wedge trick or get the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-15-20, 04:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,010
Posted By coffeecherrypie

I haven't done exactly that but depending how I...

I haven't done exactly that but depending how I adjust the cable tension, it can swing inboard enough or outboard enough with room to spare, just not both, so, right, it must be a cable pull issue. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-15-20, 11:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,010
Posted By coffeecherrypie

Both limits are backed out. Basically I think the...

Both limits are backed out. Basically I think the derailleur is not sweeping through enough range but it sure seems like it could because I can adjust the cable tension so that it won't rub on the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-15-20, 11:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,010
Posted By coffeecherrypie

Huh this suggests I do need a new FD:...

Huh this suggests I do need a new FD: https://www.bikeforums.net/6352110-post5.html

Maybe I'll just run with one downtube shifter for now. At least if that works I know it is a cable pull issue.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-15-20, 10:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,010
Posted By coffeecherrypie

Thanks Andy. It's not crossing combos though,...

Thanks Andy. It's not crossing combos though, just hardest ratio (big/small) and easiest ratio (small/big) that rub. Thanks for the info about width, it looks to me like I would need at least an...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-15-20, 10:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,010
Posted By coffeecherrypie

FD chain rub

I converted an early-90s bike from 7-speed to 8-speed with new wheels (going from 126mm to 130mm), new 8-speed cassette, and new Claris brifters (which look sharp now that they've gone to under the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-04-20, 07:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,662
Posted By coffeecherrypie

Lol. I know no one will ever believe me, but I...

Lol. I know no one will ever believe me, but I actually just wrote it wrong--I did install (after much pondering) with the washer on the outside, as you suggest. Thank you!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-04-20, 07:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,662
Posted By coffeecherrypie

I've now settled on bolt-caliper-washer-shoe

I've now settled on bolt-caliper-washer-shoe
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-04-20, 06:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,662
Posted By coffeecherrypie

Which side of the caliper does the washer go on?

Just got new brake pads & shoes as pictured below. Suddenly unsure of installation. From outside to inside, is the order bolt-caliper-washer-shoe or bolt-washer-caliper-shoe?
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-30-20, 10:10 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,540
Posted By coffeecherrypie

Do you happen to have any pics of the frame built...

Do you happen to have any pics of the frame built up? and/or the weight of frame/fork/headset?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-20, 11:37 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,678
Posted By coffeecherrypie

Just reading about glycogen. Seems like one...

Just reading about glycogen. Seems like one should be able to store roughly 2000 calories worth. I guess *if* I'm on the low end of that and *if* I'm burning ~750 calories per hour (tho that seems...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-20, 11:27 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,678
Posted By coffeecherrypie

Negative to high elevation. I have one espresso...

Negative to high elevation. I have one espresso in the morning and head out on the ride. During the ride I have a Nuun in the water bottle which I guess would be the equivalent of another coffee.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-19-20, 11:14 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 23,113
Posted By coffeecherrypie

something must be off with the way you're doing...

something must be off with the way you're doing it. riv has a good video: https://vimeo.com/125176770
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-19-20, 10:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,595
Posted By coffeecherrypie

Thx for the relay of experience. I should have...

Thx for the relay of experience. I should have parts boxes with all the odds and ends needed, so additional costs won't be too bad.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-19-20, 09:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,595
Posted By coffeecherrypie

OK now I'm confused again. I was just looking at...

OK now I'm confused again. I was just looking at new Tourney derailleurs just in case a purchase turns out to be necessary. There is a 6/7 speed model, the RD-TY300-SGS, and also a 7/8 speed model,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-19-20, 09:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,595
Posted By coffeecherrypie

Thanks for the helpful replies folks. I think I...

Thanks for the helpful replies folks. I think I must have an 8-speed RD somewhere in the parts bin, I will dig it up when we proceed.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-18-20, 06:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,595
Posted By coffeecherrypie

Thanks. What about the 6-speed derailleurs...

Thanks. What about the 6-speed derailleurs currently on the bike? Is the cable pull different? They are Suntour somethings.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-18-20, 06:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 520
Posted By coffeecherrypie

Whoops I thought it was weird it let me edit the...

Whoops I thought it was weird it let me edit the title, didn't realize it would create two threads. Mods please delete this one.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-18-20, 06:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,595
Posted By coffeecherrypie

Briftin' on a budget

So I'm helping a friend modernize an old bike on the cheap. 126mm spacing, freewheel, downtube shifters. He rides in the city and does not want to reach down to shift any more. But he does want to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-18-20, 06:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 520
Posted By coffeecherrypie

7-speed brifters with a 7-speed freewheel on a 126mm bike

So I'm helping a friend modernize an old bike on the cheap. 126mm spacing, freewheel, downtube shifters. He rides in the city and does not want to reach down to shift any more. But he does want to...
Forum: For Sale
10-18-20, 05:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,152
Posted By coffeecherrypie

A very Brooklyn bike. Since the seatpost is...

A very Brooklyn bike. Since the seatpost is stuck, I suggest that providing the exact saddle height will help you make a sale.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-20, 05:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,678
Posted By coffeecherrypie

Yeah thanks. I usually stick a Nuun in for the...

Yeah thanks. I usually stick a Nuun in for the caffeine but that has no calories. I will probably just make sure I never ride w/o some form of extra calories in the future.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-20, 05:35 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,678
Posted By coffeecherrypie

Sorry, I don't think I was clear. There's plenty...

Sorry, I don't think I was clear. There's plenty of exertion happening, I was just trying to get across that other than the vision issue it doesn't feel like my body has totally run out of energy.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-17-20, 03:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,678
Posted By coffeecherrypie

Tunnel vision

So if I forget to bring an energy bar or whatever, somewhere between 2 and 3 hours into a ride with a lot of climbing I start to get tunnel vision. Like, I literally start to lose my peripheral...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-15-20, 09:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,714
Posted By coffeecherrypie

Ooh, that's pretty. I should write them and ask...

Ooh, that's pretty. I should write them and ask if they would ship. Thanks for the tip.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-20, 09:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 16,445
Posted By coffeecherrypie

It’s aliiiiiiiive!

It’s aliiiiiiiive!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-14-20, 04:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,714
Posted By coffeecherrypie

Thanks, that's very helpful--confirms roughly...

Thanks, that's very helpful--confirms roughly what I was thinking. You're right the frame really isn't in very good shape despite being supposedly unused.
Forum: For Sale
10-10-20, 02:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,130
Posted By coffeecherrypie

I'm not surprised at the lack of replies. Bike is...

I'm not surprised at the lack of replies. Bike is in a tough spot although it has high-end parts for the time. Not old enough to be classic, but old enough to be very outdated.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-08-20, 07:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,132
Posted By coffeecherrypie

Thanks. PMed again.

Thanks. PMed again.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-07-20, 11:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,132
Posted By coffeecherrypie

Sweet...PMed.

Sweet...PMed.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-07-20, 10:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,132
Posted By coffeecherrypie

Thanks Ed. I wonder how hard it would be to find...

Thanks Ed. I wonder how hard it would be to find the right axle...if you have the time, would you mind seeing if there's a part number on the hub somewhere? There are some complications with...
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