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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-20, 04:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,241
Posted By dieterpi

Hi there, The stl and openSCAD files can be...

Hi there,

The stl and openSCAD files can be found here:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4207965

After printing you need to cut the threads. I use a 28 TPI tap. Perhaps you could also tap it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-19, 03:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,201
Posted By dieterpi

The top doesn't feel like hard plastic/nylon. It...

The top doesn't feel like hard plastic/nylon. It has a somewhat soft feel. I like the way it looks and if feels comfortable.
I know of the older Cambiums with the cloth top, I like their look more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-19, 01:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,201
Posted By dieterpi

It's a Brooks C15 saddle with steel rails. And...

It's a Brooks C15 saddle with steel rails. And while it might not be carbon, I do like the saddle. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-19, 10:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,201
Posted By dieterpi

First testride

I finally finished* rebuilding my fathers vintage Peugeot bike. After a month of taking apart, polishing and slowly rebuilding I took the bike out for a first longer testride today.
Conclusion: I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-19, 09:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,096
Posted By dieterpi

Thanks for the link, I did a forum search but I...

Thanks for the link, I did a forum search but I didn't notice that topic.


I can image that mixing a sleek, modern helmet with a vintage ride works pretty well. I might consider something like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-19, 03:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,096
Posted By dieterpi

*Modern* helmet to fit a vintage ride

Can anyone give some pointers on road helmets to fit a vintage bike?

I have 2 mountainbike helmets, but using these to ride the vintage bike doesn't feel right :). It looks (and feels) weird. When...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-19, 03:24 PM
Replies: 8,793
Views: 1,108,039
Posted By dieterpi

I got 9/16" pedal taps and converted a French...

I got 9/16" pedal taps and converted a French threaded alloy crankset to accept 9/16" pedals. Using Sheldon Brown's advice I tapped the new thread starting at the back of the cranks, it was a lot...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-19, 10:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,924
Posted By dieterpi

Thanks for all the replies! Now it's...

Thanks for all the replies!


Now it's running specialized espoir tires. The measure exactly 28mm (I have measured :) ).



Panracer makes some nice looking tires. I decided on Panracer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-19, 02:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,924
Posted By dieterpi

I would think 32/33 mm would fit, since fitting a...

I would think 32/33 mm would fit, since fitting a 32 would imply a 2 mm increase on each side. Or am I looking at it the wrong way?

Here's a better picture of the stays clearance: (don't mind the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-19, 10:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,924
Posted By dieterpi

Tire width

I've been sporadically restoring a vintage peugeot bike and I'm nearly done. Now I'd like to put fatter tires on the bike, to use it on gravel roads.
Any advice on how wide can I go here?

Now I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-19, 07:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,241
Posted By dieterpi

Are you talking about these? ...

Are you talking about these?
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/750x750/br_0041_1_3ddd971b14086cb9a2c9be352cbf9c0df1222b09.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-19, 04:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,241
Posted By dieterpi

I printed it using PLA at a resolution of 80...

I printed it using PLA at a resolution of 80 microns. But the model doesn't have the threads incorporated. I printed the hole slightly too small then tapped a 1/8" BSP (28 TPI) thread. I think a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-19, 02:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,241
Posted By dieterpi

Weinmann brake adjustment barrels

My vintage Peugeot bike came with Weinmann brake levers which have plastic adjustment barrels. Like these (not mine)....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-19, 07:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,177
Posted By dieterpi

I opened up the hubs and changed the grease and...

I opened up the hubs and changed the grease and the bearings. Also changed from solid to a hollow axle to be able to work with quick release handles.



I haven't got that much elbow grease ;-)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-19, 03:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,177
Posted By dieterpi

Wheel revamp

In my bike restoration project, I want to share the wheel revamp. The wheels looked like this:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-19, 03:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,677
Posted By dieterpi

I removed the paint, because some rust was...

I removed the paint, because some rust was developing underneath the rippled paint. I checked the frame for these bends and indeed they are there. I guess my father crashed the bike somewhere :)....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-19, 03:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,535
Posted By dieterpi

I'll first try getting hold of a square tapered...

I'll first try getting hold of a square tapered bottom bracket spindle. According to Sheldon brown I should look for a 3NN axle.
Doesn't seem that easy to find though. I'll go to the local *bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-19, 02:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,535
Posted By dieterpi

What is IRD?

What is IRD?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-19, 01:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,535
Posted By dieterpi

No markings on the cups, just checked. You are...

No markings on the cups, just checked. You are probably right, they are Swiss threaded.
This makes it a lot harder to convert to square tapered :(
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-19, 01:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,677
Posted By dieterpi

I tried replacing the bottom bracket, here's a...

I tried replacing the bottom bracket, here's a picture of the original cottered cranks (the stuck cotter pin and dirt ;) ).
I think the wheels are original. I think they are alloy, since I'm able to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-19, 01:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,677
Posted By dieterpi

I'm from Belgium. There are indeed tabs under the...

I'm from Belgium. There are indeed tabs under the down tube.
There seems to be something stamped on the rear dropouts. However the serial number (?) is not damaged due to tighting the wheel with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-19, 01:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,535
Posted By dieterpi

Bottom bracket, wrong thread?

In my Peugeot bike restoration project, I removed the Nervar cottered cranks to be able to service the bottom bracket.

Because removing these cotters was a true pain (I had to drill a pin out :-(...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-19, 01:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,677
Posted By dieterpi

Help me identify this Peugeot bike

My dad gave me his old Peugeot bike, which I'm trying to restore. It was covered in grease, grime and dirt. The shifting was suffering, the front chainring was loose, etc... Also, some rust was...
Forum: Introductions
07-30-19, 02:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,345
Posted By dieterpi

Seems to be in pretty good shape! Have fun during...

Seems to be in pretty good shape! Have fun during the restoration!
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-30-19, 02:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,670
Posted By dieterpi

Many brands are announcing their 2020 line-up. As...

Many brands are announcing their 2020 line-up. As these bikes start to appear in stores the 2019 line-up can get serious discounts. I've seen some 2020 bikes in online stores, my guess is that in...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-30-19, 02:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 909
Posted By dieterpi

Nice, love the orange-blue colour scheme!

Nice, love the orange-blue colour scheme!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-19, 02:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,099
Posted By dieterpi

Digging up this old thread, did the MKS caps fit?...

Digging up this old thread, did the MKS caps fit?
I have some SP-550 pedals which seem to have the same dust caps as yours (I'm missing one...). I bought the MKS 'Prime' Sylvan dust caps and those...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-18-19, 07:07 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 51,274
Posted By dieterpi

I'm riding a Cube Attention. Well,...

I'm riding a Cube Attention.




Well, I'm always looking at XC hardtails. Seems like the enduro/downhill-scene still mostly uses 27.5".
I asked the question because when I look at:

The new...
Forum: Commuting
07-18-19, 01:35 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,937
Posted By dieterpi

My shortest route would be 16 mi, but that route...

My shortest route would be 16 mi, but that route is unpleasant (to much traffic). So I take a route of a bit more then 20 miles.
Twice or three times a week :)
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-17-19, 06:15 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 51,274
Posted By dieterpi

Is 27.5" dead?

I have a 27.5" mtb which is starting to show its age, and I have started looking for a replacement. (without a hurry)
It might be just me, but it looks like 27.5" is going to have same fate as 26"?...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-17-19, 06:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,627
Posted By dieterpi

Megavalanche looks crazy. Blake Samson from GMBN...

Megavalanche looks crazy. Blake Samson from GMBN took part in the event this year with a hardtail. The first 5 minutes everyone tries to stay upright, insane.
I find it interesting to see how those...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-17-19, 05:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,971
Posted By dieterpi

If you have issues fitting the tubeless valves,...

If you have issues fitting the tubeless valves, using some rubber o-rings might help. (I had to use some 6x2 rubber o-rings to help seal the valve).
Forum: Introductions
07-17-19, 05:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,345
Posted By dieterpi

Hi from Belgium

Hi there!

New member from Belgium here. Mainly looking for information on how to restore a vintage Peugeot bike, but happy to help others around.
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