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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-18-20, 10:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,130
Posted By shanlon

Yes, I figured out that it's a 137 MM Tange...

Yes, I figured out that it's a 137 MM Tange bottom bracket and found one that is in very good condition. Good luck on your restorations. Have you checked out the MOMBAT site? It's a great resource...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-20, 03:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,651
Posted By shanlon

Thanks, bikingshearer. I'm inquiring now.

Thanks, bikingshearer. I'm inquiring now.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-20, 03:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,651
Posted By shanlon

Thanks, nemo57, Darth Lefty and kunsunoke! I'll...

Thanks, nemo57, Darth Lefty and kunsunoke! I'll check those out.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-20, 10:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,651
Posted By shanlon

Looking For A Good Decal Maker

I'm in the middle of a complete restoration of a 1982 Specialized Stumpjumper, and I am looking for a decal company who can print white and metallic inks on clear vinyl.

Anybody out there know who...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-24-20, 07:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,130
Posted By shanlon

Thanks! That sounds like it will be too narrow,...

Thanks! That sounds like it will be too narrow, but I’ll let you know if that ends up working.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-20, 10:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,130
Posted By shanlon

Thanks, Jeff Wills. I was wondering if there...

Thanks, Jeff Wills. I was wondering if there would be any variation in that length based on differences in frame dimensions, but I guess that's a pretty good starting point.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-20, 09:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,130
Posted By shanlon

Hey, Bikemig, I just found something on Sheldon...

Hey, Bikemig, I just found something on Sheldon Brown's website about TA cranks being ISO taper. Check it out. It's about halfway down the page. Thanks for your thoughts.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-02-20, 06:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,986
Posted By shanlon

Oh, and I forgot the most important part: it’s a...

Oh, and I forgot the most important part: it’s a scratch, not a crack.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-02-20, 06:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,986
Posted By shanlon

i want the bike to look brand new. It’s about...

i want the bike to look brand new. It’s about pure aesthetics.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-01-20, 06:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,986
Posted By shanlon

Thanks, GamblerGORD53. It’s a TA Cyclotouriste...

Thanks, GamblerGORD53. It’s a TA Cyclotouriste crankset. I got it for a song on EBay, so I’m not complaining.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-30-20, 08:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,130
Posted By shanlon

Thanks for your thoughts, Andrew R Stewart. ...

Thanks for your thoughts, Andrew R Stewart.

The crankset I bought is in excellent condition, so I hope the taper has not been affected too much. But I hear you on trying to find original parts....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-29-20, 09:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,130
Posted By shanlon

Thanks for your thoughts, Bikemig. I was told...

Thanks for your thoughts, Bikemig. I was told that the TA crankset was ISO, so this is news to me. Though this makes sense and is great to hear.

I do want to keep it entirely stock, and I think...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-29-20, 08:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,130
Posted By shanlon

Thanks, but I don't have the original BB. The guy...

Thanks, but I don't have the original BB. The guy I bought the bike from had a bunch of low end parts on it, so I stripped all of those off. I'm rebuilding it properly, piece by piece.
This is why...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-29-20, 07:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,130
Posted By shanlon

Which bottom bracket for a 1982 Stumpjumper?

Does anyone here know what the original 1982 Stumpjumper bottom bracket spindle length or model was? (Picture below)

I'm restoring one using as many original parts as I can collect, and I know...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-29-20, 07:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,986
Posted By shanlon

Thank you. I will definitely do this, as I don’t...

Thank you. I will definitely do this, as I don’t want it to be at all noticeable.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-29-20, 06:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,986
Posted By shanlon

Thanks for the recommendation. This seems to be...

Thanks for the recommendation. This seems to be the course of action that I need to take if I want it to retain its integrity.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-29-20, 11:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,986
Posted By shanlon

Thanks for the tip. I might try to have it buffed...

Thanks for the tip. I might try to have it buffed out.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-29-20, 09:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,986
Posted By shanlon

Thanks, guys. I appreciate the educated guesses....

Thanks, guys. I appreciate the educated guesses. I will do some further inspection, and perhaps an ultrasound as you suggested.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-29-20, 08:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,986
Posted By shanlon

Crack or Scratch?

I just picked up a clean Vintage TA Cyclotouriste crankset on EBay, but after polishing discovered what appears to be cracks on the non-drive-side arm near the top of the arm. Are these cracks or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-20, 08:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 512
Posted By shanlon

Thanks. I agree that it looks like anodizing on...

Thanks. I agree that it looks like anodizing on the bottom pic. I just wish I knew for sure.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-20, 07:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 512
Posted By shanlon

Anodized or Painted?

I am restoring some old Tommaselli mountain bike brake levers, and would like to know if they were originally painted, powder coated or anodized.

Here are a couple of pictures of different ones I...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-27-20, 10:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,677
Posted By shanlon

Thanks for the applying clear nail polish tip. I...

Thanks for the applying clear nail polish tip. I will definitely try it. I'm looking forward to seeing what lies below the paint.
Forum: Framebuilders
04-27-20, 08:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,677
Posted By shanlon

Sounds like a pretty standard procedure. Thank...

Sounds like a pretty standard procedure. Thank you, Unterhausen. I had no idea that brazing was that weak.
Forum: Framebuilders
04-26-20, 09:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,677
Posted By shanlon

Thanks, Steve. That sounds like a fairly easy...

Thanks, Steve. That sounds like a fairly easy thing to do. Care to hazard a guess as to how much something like this cost to repair? If anything, I thought I might do some light riding on it. Nothing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-20, 04:49 PM
Replies: 2,562
Views: 959,005
Posted By shanlon

Me and my bike 36 years ago and last year

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Forum: Introductions
04-26-20, 04:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 332
Posted By shanlon

Thanks, Roger. I will.

Thanks, Roger. I will.
Forum: Framebuilders
04-26-20, 04:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,677
Posted By shanlon

Okay, here's the area in question: ...

Okay, here's the area in question:
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Forum: Introductions
04-26-20, 04:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 332
Posted By shanlon

Just curious.

Just curious.
Forum: Introductions
04-26-20, 04:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 332
Posted By shanlon

When did this forum start?

When did this forum start?
Forum: Introductions
04-26-20, 04:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 332
Posted By shanlon

And exploring all the forums.

And exploring all the forums.
Forum: Introductions
04-26-20, 04:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 332
Posted By shanlon

Thanks, Rage. Looking forward to spending a lot...

Thanks, Rage. Looking forward to spending a lot of time here.
Forum: Introductions
04-26-20, 03:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 332
Posted By shanlon

Introducing myself

Hi Bike Forums,

I've been riding mountain bikes for about 37 years and can't believe it took me this long to find this site.

I'm in the middle of restoring a 1982 Stumpjumper, so I'll be...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-26-20, 03:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,677
Posted By shanlon

I have shots of the area in question....

I have shots of the area in question. Unfortunately, I need to have at least 10 posts on the forum before I can post linked shots or URLs per Bike Forum rules. Quite frustrating.
Forum: Framebuilders
04-26-20, 02:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,677
Posted By shanlon

I had a '94 S-Works M2 that broke along the weld...

I had a '94 S-Works M2 that broke along the weld between the seat tube and the top tube, but that wasn't from a seatpost issue.

Do you think brazing would be enough to fill the crack on the seat...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-26-20, 02:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,677
Posted By shanlon

I wish I could post the pic I have, but...

I wish I could post the pic I have, but apparently new users must have 10 posts under their belts before they are allowed to post pictures.

They started building Stumpys in October of 1981 with...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-26-20, 12:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,677
Posted By shanlon

Frame Crack In First-Generation Stumpy

Hi everyone,

Three weeks ago I bought a rare first-generation Stumpjumper on Craigslist. The previous owner had built it up with a hodgepodge of poor quality parts which I quickly stripped off. I...
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