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03-27-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 124
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Posted By bulgie

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03-26-24, 02:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 594
Posted By bulgie

"To a man with an oxy-propane torch, everything...

"To a man with an oxy-propane torch, everything looks like melting job."

Melting the stem stub out is probably the fastest way. I've done it a few times, didn't time it, but I'd be surprised if...
03-25-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 301
Posted By bulgie

On the 5-sp freewheels where the high gear cog...

On the 5-sp freewheels where the high gear cog threads into/onto the next larger cog, instead of onto the FW body, you can just leave the top gear cog off. Regina is the one I've done this with but...
03-25-24, 02:32 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,600
Posted By bulgie

If you were a cheap bastard (not saying you are,...

If you were a cheap bastard (not saying you are, but I am), you could make your existing headst work by removing the threads from the upper screwed race. A burr (rotary file) in a dremel does it...
03-25-24, 02:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,345
Posted By bulgie

A year ago in this very thread I whined about not...

A year ago in this very thread I whined about not being able to find Shimano AX (7300) hoods, circa '82, and just now I looked at racevelo.com and he's got 'em, in multiple colors even. Yay! Wifey...
03-25-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 619
Posted By bulgie

Or some Masi wine perhaps? ...

Or some Masi wine perhaps?
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And how else to open it but a Campag Cavatappi?
...
03-24-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,081
Posted By bulgie

My understanding, dunno how I arrived at it, was...

My understanding, dunno how I arrived at it, was the felt stuck up further when new, it is worn down here. I think it was to prevent worn spots on your expensive leather-soled shoes. Don't quote me...
03-24-24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,431
Posted By bulgie

On dirt, maybe not easy exactly, but not too hard...

On dirt, maybe not easy exactly, but not too hard if you have skilz. You just have to push your weight back to counter the natural tendency to endo.
03-24-24, 02:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 619
Posted By bulgie

My favorite bread: ...

My favorite bread:

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No joke, it's seriously good bread. It'd be my favorite...
03-22-24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 258
Posted By bulgie

I've heard it said, supposedly direct from Barry...

I've heard it said, supposedly direct from Barry Witcomb, that the last two digits are the year, so if true yours is a '72.

Here's a youtube about Witcomb, worth a look...
03-22-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 258
Posted By bulgie

Dunno if it's what you have there, but there were...

Dunno if it's what you have there, but there were some Witcombs that were made in another shop (factory?), in Wales I think, with untrained workers who weren't cyclists, had little idea what they...
03-22-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 914
Posted By bulgie

Well you're done so it's too late for advice (and...

Well you're done so it's too late for advice (and you don't need it anyway) but I thought I'd mention hollow-grinding, the best shape for screwdriver tips. Less tendency to cam-out, more grip at the...
03-22-24, 04:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 445
Posted By bulgie

Prugnat S4. To see them at their finest, feast...

Prugnat S4.
To see them at their finest, feast your eyes on this Brian Chapman from a few years ago (https://flic.kr/s/aHskPqhoAR), a stunner.

They don't get used much anymore, like in the last...
03-20-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 914
Posted By bulgie

Neal, did you use a nyloc nut in that picture? I...

Neal, did you use a nyloc nut in that picture? I don't see the locking part. I think it might vibrate loose if using a plain nut. Apologies if you have the best-ever nyloc nut in there and I'm...
03-20-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 579
Posted By bulgie

Some mechs tighten until a bit too much friction...

Some mechs tighten until a bit too much friction is felt, then back off a skosh. Others loosen until the tiniest amount of "clunk" is felt when rocking the bike fore and aft with the front brake...
03-19-24, 06:52 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,081
Posted By bulgie

Well all pedal axles (and bike parts in general)...

Well all pedal axles (and bike parts in general) should bend rather than snapping when overloaded, but that isn't what breaks pedal axles, it's always fatigue. I don't think any pedal ever made will...
03-19-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,081
Posted By bulgie

Yes reports of Phil axles snapping off are not...

Yes reports of Phil axles snapping off are not common, but not unheard-of. I've heard of maybe a half-dozen reports, though I only saw one broken with my own eyes. The cartridge bearing leaves too...
03-19-24, 04:56 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,081
Posted By bulgie

Who remembers, which Barelli were cup-and-cone...

Who remembers, which Barelli were cup-and-cone and which were cartridge bearing? B10 model = cartridge maybe?
I'd ride the cup-cone style but not the cartridge, which has a sharp 90° angle machined...
03-19-24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 579
Posted By bulgie

VAR made pliers (#78) for holding headset screwed...

VAR made pliers (#78) for holding headset screwed races that lack wrench flats. I agree a strap wrench should work too.
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03-19-24, 02:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 579
Posted By bulgie

Yes, see posts #7 and #8. With only one hole...

Yes, see posts #7 and #8.

With only one hole drilled, you'll need to remove whatever keys the washer to the steerer. A "tongue" in the case of this Peugeot (file the tongue off), or a flat in the...
03-19-24, 03:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 579
Posted By bulgie

If you don't want to remove the pin on the...

If you don't want to remove the pin on the screwed race, like out of a conservationist, stewardship impulse, then (1) good on ya, and (2) just drill one hole going that direction in a normal headset...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-18-24, 07:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 211
Posted By bulgie

No haven't seen one, that I can recall, but yeah...

No haven't seen one, that I can recall, but yeah about the same as for unicrown mitering. The same fixture could be used for both. Hold the dropouts, and the blades up near the crown. Bolt it to the...
03-18-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 579
Posted By bulgie

If you leave the holy washer out, you'll need to...

If you leave the holy washer out, you'll need to also remove the pin on the screwed race that sticks up into the hole in the washer.
03-18-24, 06:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 538
Posted By bulgie

Does your Lafuma have the leatherette bands on...

Does your Lafuma have the leatherette bands on the sides, like the decaleur reinforcement wraps around? I'm thinking my no-name one from post #21 might be a Lafuma.
03-18-24, 05:50 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 8,713
Posted By bulgie

Wow that's an impressive compilation. Reminds me...

Wow that's an impressive compilation. Reminds me of "Step Right Up" by Tom Waits. A few selected lyrics (if that's too much to read all, just skip down to the last 3 lines, priceless!):You can drive...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-18-24, 04:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 211
Posted By bulgie

Do you know the stem diameter? Lots of older...

Do you know the stem diameter? Lots of older American bikes have an undersized stem, 0.833" instead of the more standard .875" (7/8")
Assuming you want a proper restoration, you might want to...
03-18-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 538
Posted By bulgie

Then there's this one, sure looks like a TA but...

Then there's this one, sure looks like a TA but it has no decal and no holes where a badge might have been.
...
03-18-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 538
Posted By bulgie

On my TA, the clear plastic over the map rotted...

On my TA, the clear plastic over the map rotted and cracked from UV or ozone or whatever kills that stuff. I bought some plastic of about the same thickness, sorry this is so long ago I can't help...
03-17-24, 06:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 737
Posted By bulgie

Here's one of mine that I triplized, "Campy...

Here's one of mine that I triplized, "Campy style", but at 86 mm BCD for a Stronglight 99 granny.
...
03-17-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 538
Posted By bulgie

I've had a couple of TAs, have one now. From...

I've had a couple of TAs, have one now. From memory, I think the TA is similar enough to a Lafuma that it might be one, made and branded for TA. Anyone got a Lafuma handlebar bag for comparison?
03-17-24, 06:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 737
Posted By bulgie

I noticed one more thing. The ones stamped...

I noticed one more thing. The ones stamped Nervar, in this thread and the other one ("122 BCD Nervar Star? (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1289692-122-bcd-nervar-star.html)"), all have a...
03-17-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 8,713
Posted By bulgie

Reminds me of "I got a Paramount for my wife, it...

Reminds me of "I got a Paramount for my wife, it was a pretty good trade."

Sexist, stupid, lame... but funny.
03-17-24, 04:21 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 8,713
Posted By bulgie

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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03-17-24, 03:09 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 737
Posted By bulgie

Hmm, I always lubed the threads, to ensure they...

Hmm, I always lubed the threads, to ensure they come out easily when the time comes. Anti-seize is probably best, but I use whatever's handy, such as grease or a med-heavy oil. Never had one come...
03-17-24, 03:02 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 737
Posted By bulgie

Revisiting your photo, I have a couple questions:...

Revisiting your photo, I have a couple questions:

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Why doesn't it have...
03-16-24, 04:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 737
Posted By bulgie

Are you sure about that? I (vaguely) remember it...

Are you sure about that? I (vaguely) remember it opposite, that they were 128 at first, with some 122 mm ones later. 128 is close enough to use 130 rings with some filing, not ideal but do-able. 122...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-15-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 724
Posted By bulgie

My working assumption has always been that frame...

My working assumption has always been that frame alignment was not a factor. I can't explain how I came to that conclusion exactly, other than knowing some frames that shimmied were near perfectly...
03-15-24, 05:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 474
Posted By bulgie

Are you linking that as an adaptor for a derailer...

Are you linking that as an adaptor for a derailer hanger? Pretty sure it won't work. The hole in those is 5 mm I think, maybe 6 mm, but the hanger adaptor needs a 10 mm hole, bigger overall...
03-14-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 474
Posted By bulgie

Yeah and even if you get it working "like new",...

Yeah and even if you get it working "like new", that was never very good. Practically anything will shift better.
Don't throw it away though, offer it up here, in case someone needs it for parts. ...
03-14-24, 04:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 474
Posted By bulgie

Yeah a Crane, or the Schwinn-branded Le Tour...

Yeah a Crane, or the Schwinn-branded Le Tour version, shifts well, fits the existing dropout, and was original equipment on some Sports Tourers ('73?)

Another option, not popular but I like 'em,...
03-14-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 914
Posted By bulgie

I haven't seen any YT ads since I started using...

I haven't seen any YT ads since I started using Brave as my browser. It's based on Chromium, which is open-source I believe? So it's similar to Chrome, but not made by Google. Its main claim to...
03-14-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 914
Posted By bulgie

I found it, it is here on Shapeways...

I found it, it is here on Shapeways (https://www.shapeways.com/product/VL896S6NR/suntour-shift-lever-bushings?optionId=100213576&li=shops), the designer is John Thurston. Good guy, very smart, don't...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-14-24, 05:12 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 724
Posted By bulgie

I heard it as Andy H's take on TVT carbon frames ...

I heard it as Andy H's take on TVT carbon frames
I got a feeling at the time (or was it just a rumor) that Andy was frustrated by how heavy his team-issue Merckx was. Either on the Slurpee team or...
03-14-24, 04:49 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,211
Posted By bulgie

P!N20 — couldn't be more perfect, thanks! I will...

P!N20 — couldn't be more perfect, thanks! I will use that for sure.

"He died doing what he loved." Crashing a bike, apparently.
03-13-24, 09:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,211
Posted By bulgie

Respectfully, I don't think that's true. I can...

Respectfully, I don't think that's true. I can open the lever without squeezing anything else. Maybe mine are more slippery than yours. But if yours require squeezing the calipers, that should...
03-13-24, 09:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 914
Posted By bulgie

Not sure if I have ever lubed mine. A little oil...

Not sure if I have ever lubed mine. A little oil probably won't hurt, but any excess will drip down on the lever and thence to your fingers, which could be a safety concern if it makes your fingers...
03-12-24, 08:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,722
Posted By bulgie

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/299x350/broke_at_spider_1ae8d017755bafb92f40c26b6516fb2919c76de6.jpg...
03-12-24, 07:59 PM
Replies: 12
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Views: 481
Posted By bulgie

For a couple years in the early '80s, I used to...

For a couple years in the early '80s, I used to wrap with fresh new white cotton tape before every race, or at least the important ones. It was quite the psych factor to have unsullied white tape on...
03-12-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,722
Posted By bulgie

Some examples. The first two are two views of...

Some examples. The first two are two views of the same crank, early-'60s, the one with the raised platform around the pedal hole. Came to me like that, on a '60 or '61 Bianchi Specialissima I once...
03-12-24, 11:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,722
Posted By bulgie

Yes that sounds right. Does the spindle look...

Yes that sounds right. Does the spindle look symmetrical to you? We need measurements for left and right, from the cones to the ends. I don't have one in front of me to measure but the Right...
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