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05-01-24, 10:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 299
Posted By Aubergine

Admit it, you used carpenter's glue to hold the...

Admit it, you used carpenter's glue to hold the bearings in place?
05-01-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 299
Posted By Aubergine

I could be wrong, but I believe that an Ashtabula...

I could be wrong, but I believe that an Ashtabula crank requires caged bearings. I learned that only after I tried and failed to use loose bearings on an Ashtabula assembly.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 08:33 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,590
Posted By Aubergine

You might be better served by looking for a...

You might be better served by looking for a saddle that has a perineum cutout, rather than trying to pad the area. I like the Terry saddles (link https://www.terrybicycles.com/saddles/womens-saddles)...
04-30-24, 08:27 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 2,528
Posted By Aubergine

It does not look like enough to me. I'd try to...

It does not look like enough to me. I'd try to get another 3/4 or 1 inch on those pedals.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 08:17 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 5,050
Posted By Aubergine

Yeah, it's a good morning read. I don't always...

Yeah, it's a good morning read. I don't always agree with him but his opinions are usually worth thinking over.
04-30-24, 02:25 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,144
Posted By Aubergine

I agree with you re marginal brakes. I have boxes...

I agree with you re marginal brakes. I have boxes of possible calipers and levers tho so I won't need to look for any Tektro bits. If the Campa levers don't do the trick I'll toss on some Nuovo...
04-30-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 7,859
Views: 942,692
Posted By Aubergine

Bar tape arrived and is on the bike. I still need...

Bar tape arrived and is on the bike. I still need to route the rear light cable along the inner fender edge (using a tough glue) but for now I have it running along the rear rack.
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04-30-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 151
Posted By Aubergine

It's almost surely a UO-8 or AO-8. Look at the...

It's almost surely a UO-8 or AO-8. Look at the early 70s catalogs at https://www.bikeboompeugeot.com/Brochures%20USA/Brochures%20USA.htm.

The serial number is unlikely to help, btw.
04-30-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 957
Posted By Aubergine

That small gap makes me wonder if the bike...

That small gap makes me wonder if the bike originally came with a centerpull brake. In any case, I agree that it's best to add a spacer rather than cut down the fork.
04-30-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 2,528
Posted By Aubergine

Given that they are Biopace rings, I'd try...

Given that they are Biopace rings, I'd try setting the gap between derailleur and chainring high point at 1.5 mm rather than 3.
04-30-24, 10:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 388
Posted By Aubergine

Any recommendations for cleaning off sweat in...

Any recommendations for cleaning off sweat in particular?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 5,050
Posted By Aubergine

The Bike Snob weighs in today. ...

The Bike Snob weighs in today.

https://bikesnobnyc.com/2024/04/30/gonna-dress-you-up-in-my-ennui/
04-29-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 7,859
Views: 942,692
Posted By Aubergine

Bike is now almost done. The last fiddly bits - -...

Bike is now almost done. The last fiddly bits - - adjusting the Mafac brake shoes, getting the rear fender set in place, running the dynamo wires - - took more time than the rest of the danged...
04-29-24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,144
Posted By Aubergine

Update. I finally had a chance to try the...

Update. I finally had a chance to try the Universal calipers with some other levers. They worked much more comfortably with both Campagnolo and Weinmann. I decided to use the Campagnolo levers...
04-28-24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 10,227
Posted By Aubergine

Gonna give this post a bump. I also can't...

Gonna give this post a bump.

I also can't easily pick a no 1 bike. I love the ride of all my 531 framed bikes. I love the ride of my Columbus steel bikes as well. But I suppose if I pick the bikes...
04-28-24, 08:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 505
Posted By Aubergine

If it helps (maybe not), Herse had some in stock...

If it helps (maybe not), Herse had some in stock last year and I bought a couple pairs in 700c and 650b.
04-27-24, 02:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 979
Posted By Aubergine

The site does not list Herse or Gran Bois tires...

The site does not list Herse or Gran Bois tires among the ones they test, so it has little credibility for me.
04-26-24, 08:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 913
Posted By Aubergine

Lovely bike. Enough patina for any three bikes,...

Lovely bike. Enough patina for any three bikes, too.
04-26-24, 02:52 PM
Replies: 7,859
Views: 942,692
Posted By Aubergine

Been putting together a 1970s Claud Butler 531...

Been putting together a 1970s Claud Butler 531 frame using parts taken from my stash. Front wheel has a SON dynamo and rear has a wide range Suntour Ultra 6 freewheel. Bar cons, Mafac Racer brakes...
04-26-24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 2,528
Posted By Aubergine

As I recall they are basically a B-17 with a...

As I recall they are basically a B-17 with a cutout. So if you fit a B-17 they should be comfortable enough.
04-25-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 967
Posted By Aubergine

I'm glad you're finally getting to a solution!

I'm glad you're finally getting to a solution!
04-25-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 551
Posted By Aubergine

Oh, I agree with you that "I feel good" is a...

Oh, I agree with you that "I feel good" is a great way to evaluate a bike! And from that perspective, I have found that inexpensive bikes can be very enjoyable to ride . . . Although some can benefit...
Forum: Touring
04-24-24, 07:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 871
Posted By Aubergine

One thing you could do is find a small rack, a...

One thing you could do is find a small rack, a porte-paquet as the French call it, which is designed specifically to support the bottom of a handlebar bag. Nitto, Dia Compe, Velo Orange, and others...
04-24-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 2,528
Posted By Aubergine

FWIW I leave my toe clip straps a bit loose, and...

FWIW I leave my toe clip straps a bit loose, and I can easily get out of the pedals without needing to undo anything. Same with getting into the pedals. Obviously, I am using flat cycling shoes with...
04-24-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 967
Posted By Aubergine

Yes, it seems to me that the first thing to check...

Yes, it seems to me that the first thing to check is the wheel dish. If the wheel is correctly dished, then check the alignment of the rear triangle of the frame. If the frame and wheel are straight,...
Replies: 8
Views: 304
Posted By Aubergine

One thing I would note is that the Raynal has...

One thing I would note is that the Raynal has steel rims. If you ride in rain, you do not want steel rims.

I also wonder about the size of the bike. The Batavia is much bigger than the others....
04-23-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 888
Posted By Aubergine

I'd say common. Tipi Emmie (leaving that...

I'd say common. Tipi Emmie (leaving that autocorrect creation for the heck of it) also made fork ends and dropouts, for example.
04-23-24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 390
Posted By Aubergine

If you're looking at modern hookless rims, yes....

If you're looking at modern hookless rims, yes. But with your old hooked rims, which are pretty wide, a 32 will work with no issues. You could probably use a 35 as well, if it fits in your frame.
04-23-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 380
Posted By Aubergine

Thanks, Juvela. Interesting old bike.

Thanks, Juvela. Interesting old bike.
04-23-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 380
Posted By Aubergine

What's the link for the first part of the tale?

What's the link for the first part of the tale?
04-23-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,407
Posted By Aubergine

There were a couple common types of racks back in...

There were a couple common types of racks back in the 80s. One is the spring loaded Pletscher rack, which looks like the one in the advertisement....
Replies: 11
Views: 359
Posted By Aubergine

Yes, it still has value. Rust can be treated and...

Yes, it still has value. Rust can be treated and tires replaced. They are nice bikes to ride and are worth the effort to clean up.
04-22-24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 310
Views: 15,747
Posted By Aubergine

That's exactly it. i do really need to quit...

That's exactly it.

i do really need to quit looking at Craigslist . . .
04-21-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 310
Views: 15,747
Posted By Aubergine

I am not sure what the official Trek size is, but...

I am not sure what the official Trek size is, but I prefer frames that are 55-56 cm.

And as it turned out I just spotted a Claude Butler frame for a stupid price on CL about 7 blocks from me . . ....
04-20-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,252
Posted By Aubergine

MikeDeason , read what Jan Heine has to say about...

MikeDeason , read what Jan Heine has to say about modern bikes and suspension. https://www.renehersecycles.com/paris-roubaix-one-bike-for-everything/

As I've said before, really all you need are...
04-20-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 310
Views: 15,747
Posted By Aubergine

Next up is my 2019 Trek 520. It's a nice...

Next up is my 2019 Trek 520. It's a nice competent bike, but the issue is that I bought the frame and built it to my taste. Ten speed Campagnolo Racing triple gearing, a SON hub and lights, Velocity...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-24, 08:38 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,108
Posted By Aubergine

i also have a few old road bikes running tubulars...

i also have a few old road bikes running tubulars (I prefer nice fat silk ones). Really great riding tires! If you want a comparable ride with clinchers, look at Herse and Grand Bois tires in widths...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 42,313
Posted By Aubergine

You need an old one on this page. 1962 Record...

You need an old one on this page. 1962 Record equipped with mostly Gran Sport bits.
...
04-19-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 768
Posted By Aubergine

They sell for about 610 euros according to a...

They sell for about 610 euros according to a couple sites in France.
04-19-24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,886
Posted By Aubergine

Tiger, I have run the housing to the top of the...

Tiger, I have run the housing to the top of the bars a couple times (usually when the bike has aero brake cables as well). It does not affect shifting quality or steering as far as I can tell, but I...
04-19-24, 11:12 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,252
Posted By Aubergine

And there we have about the best explanation...

And there we have about the best explanation possible for this purchase. :thumb:
04-19-24, 11:06 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 2,528
Posted By Aubergine

Those are definitely a pain, but they work really...

Those are definitely a pain, but they work really well if you use a saddle with a perineal cutout! Then you can use a socket wrench with a short extension to reach the bolts.
04-19-24, 10:32 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,042
Posted By Aubergine

it's crap tape mostly because it does not cover...

it's crap tape mostly because it does not cover the hole! What I would do is go to a bike shop and look for Velox cloth tape, although your shop might offer other types. I would not recommend either...
04-19-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,886
Posted By Aubergine

Yeah. I don't like that either. What I do is exit...

Yeah. I don't like that either. What I do is exit the brake housing just below the brake levers, where there is a more or less natural opening in the bar tape. Let's see if I can find a pic . . . ....
04-19-24, 09:00 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,252
Posted By Aubergine

Don't you have a bike charity in your area? I...

Don't you have a bike charity in your area? I take most of my old bikes and parts to Bike Works in Seattle. They do a lot of work getting bikes in the hands (or feet?) of kids and adults who need...
04-19-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,042
Posted By Aubergine

Rim tape is designed to go over the valve hole....

Rim tape is designed to go over the valve hole. I'd take that crap tape out and replace it with some good quality rim tape. That alone will give you some better protection.
04-18-24, 08:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,042
Posted By Aubergine

Another option, RoadWearier . Schwalbe presta...

Another option, RoadWearier . Schwalbe presta tubes have a locknut that fits into the Schrader valve hole, and thus does the same thing as the adapters other folks have mentioned.
04-18-24, 08:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 304
Posted By Aubergine

Good price. I'd snap them up if I had a Raleigh...

Good price. I'd snap them up if I had a Raleigh to put them on.
04-18-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 236
Posted By Aubergine

It is probably French. It has a Simplex front...

It is probably French. It has a Simplex front derailleur and shifters, and a Huret Allvit rear derailleur. Patterned chrome rims. Normandy high flange hubs, Mafac Racer brakes, what look like Lyotard...
04-18-24, 07:29 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 2,528
Posted By Aubergine

Oh man, I can't even imagine trying to do that! I...

Oh man, I can't even imagine trying to do that! I take my hat off to your perseverance.
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