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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-20, 10:25 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,259
Posted By leecycle

I will send you a picture of the Normandy hub...

I will send you a picture of the Normandy hub when I find it via PM.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-20, 05:29 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,259
Posted By leecycle

I'm pretty sure I do have an orphaned one in my...

I'm pretty sure I do have an orphaned one in my parts stash. Where are you located?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-20, 10:32 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,680
Posted By leecycle

1975 Fuji Finest (with clinchers replacing stock...

1975 Fuji Finest (with clinchers replacing stock tubulars): 22lbs 15 oz.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1280x960/fuji_final1_30edc45c390fdffb9119b5366dcae8a474bd9ea5.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-20, 08:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,089
Posted By leecycle

Sachs-Huret New Success (Sachs-Huret New Success...

Sachs-Huret New Success (Sachs-Huret New Success derailleur (47.1D) (http://www.disraeligears.co.uk/Site/Sachs-Huret_New_Success_derailleur_471D.html))
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-20, 03:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,264
Posted By leecycle

BB spindle appears to be too long for a double...

BB spindle appears to be too long for a double crankset, would be correct for a triple set up; the current crank appears to be able to have fittings for a 3rd chainring.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-20, 09:55 AM
Replies: 6,488
Views: 783,082
Posted By leecycle

I have a Shimano 600EX (MF-6207) 6 speed, 13-23T...

I have a Shimano 600EX (MF-6207) 6 speed, 13-23T freewheel available. Very minor wear on the cogs, but there is some damage to the body where a remover slipped.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-20, 10:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,040
Posted By leecycle

Ride ready! ...

Ride ready!

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1280x960/fuji_final1_5b6403844fc766ec7777cb4119ccf0372022ec1c.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-20, 12:14 PM
Replies: 6,488
Views: 783,082
Posted By leecycle

The rd hanger was available separately; the...

The rd hanger was available separately; the Cyclone rd just screws on to it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-20, 02:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,653
Posted By leecycle

According to the Trek catalog...

According to the Trek catalog (http://www.vintage-trek.com/images/trek/95/Trek95.pdf), the 800 has 21 speeds (3 x 7) and hence can use any 7/8 speed chains e.g., KMC Z-51 chain...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-20, 07:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,133
Posted By leecycle

Norco/Fiori Corsa See...

Norco/Fiori Corsa
See https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/2274104/

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1600x1200/fiori_corsa_9f1f0f79b845bae4ac744d6b2cc0a9352cf727e9.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-20, 01:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,040
Posted By leecycle

Here is a long overdue update on this Fuji Finest...

Here is a long overdue update on this Fuji Finest restoration (I've been away from cycling and BF for quite a while, but I'm now starting to get back into it). This Fuji Finest will be a Sunday nice...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-20, 12:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,413
Posted By leecycle

Possibly an early 70s "DeLuxe": ...

Possibly an early 70s "DeLuxe":

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/729x981/1972_bottecchia_deluxe_4931092135c719cb6daace257e04d255d3376e0b.jpg

The freewheel, bottom bracket...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-20, 11:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 881
Posted By leecycle

Forgot to mention earlier that the 25.8mm...

Forgot to mention earlier that the 25.8mm seatpost size is fairly common in low-mid range mountain bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-20, 09:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 881
Posted By leecycle

I have encountered 25.8mm seatposts in...

I have encountered 25.8mm seatposts in Raleigh/Carlton bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-20, 09:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,989
Posted By leecycle

Read through your restoration thread, very nice...

Read through your restoration thread, very nice work!
As mentioned by others, it definitely seems that a too long spindle for the crankset used was installed at some point. The crankset looks to be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-20, 04:06 PM
Replies: 6,488
Views: 783,082
Posted By leecycle

I have a 6sp Perfect freewheel that you can have...

I have a 6sp Perfect freewheel that you can have for the cost of shipping; the cogs are rusted but the body itself is in very good condition and spins smoothly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-20, 10:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,421
Posted By leecycle

The lower headset races/bearings do the "heavy...

The lower headset races/bearings do the "heavy lifting" and are typically the first to show wear; for better load distribution it may be worth it to use loose bearing there. Keep the caged bearings...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-15, 05:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,456
Posted By leecycle

Accushift 6sp will work with Suntour "AP"...

Accushift 6sp will work with Suntour "AP" freewheels as well as with Shimano SIS or hyperglide 6sp freewheels.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-15, 07:55 AM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,775,783
Posted By leecycle

I have a 5 speed Shimano 14T-24T freewheel and a...

I have a 5 speed Shimano 14T-24T freewheel and a Suntour 14T-28T that may be if narrow enough; PM sent.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-14, 06:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,059
Posted By leecycle

Afaik, the bolts (M5) used for SIS downtube...

Afaik, the bolts (M5) used for SIS downtube shifters are interchangeable; I converted a 6sp Exage drivetrain to a 7sp 105 set up and reused the Exage bolts.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-14, 10:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,122
Posted By leecycle

Yes, all 700 tires will fit on your rims and the...

Yes, all 700 tires will fit on your rims and the other number is the section width. I suggest you get 28mm wide tires, as I don't think your frame has enough clearance for anything wider.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-14, 04:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,896
Posted By leecycle

I have seen Araya Red labels which are gray...

I have seen Araya Red labels which are gray anodized as well as just polished.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-14, 12:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,511
Posted By leecycle

I'm with WNG, your rims look OK to ride on;...

I'm with WNG, your rims look OK to ride on; personally I wouldn't worry until all of the dark anodizing is gone from the braking surface.

To clean oil/grease off of parts, I use mineral spirits...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-14, 03:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,987
Posted By leecycle

Hi Wyn, Yes, I can help you resolve all the...

Hi Wyn,

Yes, I can help you resolve all the issues listed; you can contact me through this local ISO post for a Stronglight extractor: Stronglight Bicycle Crank Extractor for Peugeot PX-10 |...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-14, 10:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,104
Posted By leecycle

the Sanyo brake looks to be a re-badge of a Dia...

the Sanyo brake looks to be a re-badge of a Dia Compe center-pull; is that a "DC" logo on the straddle cable ends?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-14, 07:30 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,987
Posted By leecycle

You should stand your ground, its your bike and...

You should stand your ground, its your bike and that is all that really counts. Build the bike the way you want it and if you want to change something later to what was suggested to you, that is for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-14, 10:11 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,987
Posted By leecycle

Apart from the chromed parts the frame really...

Apart from the chromed parts the frame really doesn't look that bad; I've seen worse frames that were structurally sound. A full Ishiwata 022 frame is a very nice frame. You'll quickly find out that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-14, 06:18 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,987
Posted By leecycle

I agree with rjhammet and irwin7638 that the rear...

I agree with rjhammet and irwin7638 that the rear spacing is likely 126mm, especially if your Bianchi is a 1983/84 model; I used to have a 1983 Bianchi (same red colour) that had a 6 speed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-14, 08:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,420
Posted By leecycle

Looks like a 310, the three main tubes should be...

Looks like a 310, the three main tubes should be double butted Cr-Mo.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-14, 07:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,474
Posted By leecycle

IIRC, they are just M3 screws; you can keep the...

IIRC, they are just M3 screws; you can keep the caps and just get some SS replacement screws.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-14, 09:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,854
Posted By leecycle

I've seen 25.8 and 26.0mm seatposts used in...

I've seen 25.8 and 26.0mm seatposts used in better quality hi-ten frames.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-14, 07:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,668
Posted By leecycle

I wasn't aware of the Puch connection, I did know...

I wasn't aware of the Puch connection, I did know of the Apollo/Kuwahara link. Apollo branded bicycles often had a "Fred Deely Cycles" decal as well.

AFAIK, Nishiki bicycles were made by Kawamura...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-14, 01:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,649
Posted By leecycle

The Madea 888 Perfect freewheel is indeed a...

The Madea 888 Perfect freewheel is indeed a SunTour freewheel, it seems that it was manufactured as they were transitioning from "Madea 888" to "Suntour Perfect" for the freewheels.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-14, 05:57 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,149
Posted By leecycle

Another date of manufacture clue? On the...

Another date of manufacture clue?

On the underside of the BB, there is no seam and the drain hole is tapped and a bolt and rubber washer is installed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-14, 05:53 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,149
Posted By leecycle

Thanks for the offer, but I'm in the Ottawa area.

Thanks for the offer, but I'm in the Ottawa area.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-14, 07:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,149
Posted By leecycle

Yes, its definitely worthy of restoration. I've...

Yes, its definitely worthy of restoration. I've removed all of the components, except for the crankset (trying to borrow a %$#@&! Stronglight extractor). I tried some 3M Safest Stripper on the fork...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-14, 07:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,149
Posted By leecycle

Yes, thankfully, the previous owner with the...

Yes, thankfully, the previous owner with the drill and the itchy trigger finger stopped after the brake levers! The drilling of the levers looks particularly amateurish; matches the paint job.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-14, 04:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,149
Posted By leecycle

Started to remove components and noticed that the...

Started to remove components and noticed that the Simplex rear derailleur has ball bearing pulleys and the back cage has "1 70" stamped on it. Assuming that the rear derailleur is original, I guess...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-14, 03:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,149
Posted By leecycle

The front wheel is definitely a replacement with...

The front wheel is definitely a replacement with a Suzue hub and Araya red label clincher. Same for the back rim as it is a Weinmann clincher rim; at first I thought that the Normandy high flange...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-14, 11:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,149
Posted By leecycle

Peugeot PX-10 in Disguise?

Came across an old road bike that I think is an early 70s Peugeot PX-10. Its missing its head-badge and been spray repainted red, but the original white color is visible in some spots. Very little...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-13, 05:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,401
Posted By leecycle

Just measured the bosses on my Miyata Team:...

Just measured the bosses on my Miyata Team: 12.16mm square. I had some SunTour Cyclone downtube shifters on them before I installed Shimano 105 brifters.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-13, 06:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,401
Posted By leecycle

AFAIK, those are standard Campagnolo style...

AFAIK, those are standard Campagnolo style shifter bosses. Suntour, Campagnolo and the all Shimano SIS-type shifters should work.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-13, 10:36 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 557
Posted By leecycle

MASI stolen and re-stolen...

This one turned out OK: http://vancouver.24hrs.ca/2013/08/26/victim-takes-drastic-measure-to-recover-stolen-bike
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-13, 09:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 980
Posted By leecycle

Article on Biking in the Netherlands...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-23587916

Wish we had some of that infrastructure on this side of the pond.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-13, 03:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 795
Posted By leecycle

Kalloy makes a 25.0x350mm one: ...

Kalloy makes a 25.0x350mm one:
http://www.niagaracycle.com/categories/kalloy-25-0x350mm-silver-seatpost
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B001CJV76Y/ref=dp_olp_new_map?ie=UTF8&condition=new
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-13, 09:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,373
Posted By leecycle

The nylon pad is only necessary if you have an...

The nylon pad is only necessary if you have an aero downtube; no nylon pad for round downtubes. The 2 small metal pins look like aluminum cable ends. Yes, the shifters should move freely, the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-13, 06:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,996
Posted By leecycle

+1 I had a bike with Shimano Aero components and...

+1 I had a bike with Shimano Aero components and there was a rubber handlebar pad with a channel for the brake housing. The Shimano Aero DT shifters do look upside down, but that is actually how...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-13, 03:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,996
Posted By leecycle

Since, the 600AX mount the same way as regular...

Since, the 600AX mount the same way as regular calipers you will have no issues replacing. And last time I looked into it, replacement brake pads are hard difficult to find; I've always considered...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-13, 10:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 854
Posted By leecycle

Another solution to mitigate the effects of...

Another solution to mitigate the effects of "indexed" steering is to replace the bottom caged ball bearing with loose balls; the larger number of ball bearings increases the contact area and the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-13, 12:52 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,501
Posted By leecycle

After seeing HeyPip's post, I pulled out my...

After seeing HeyPip's post, I pulled out my digital caliper and a Sedisport chain measured nominally 7.3mm wide, so this is likely to be the largest width that is compatible with the Ultra 6 or Ultra...
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