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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-20, 03:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,535
Posted By meltonmezzrow

So I gave in and bought a new front wheel. I have...

So I gave in and bought a new front wheel. I have the original front wheel and plan to find out what size the axle actually is and then try to do it myself. The pressure was too much in terms of time...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-20, 05:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,535
Posted By meltonmezzrow

So where I'm at with the front axle. My...

So where I'm at with the front axle. My preferred bike shop was closed today due to restricted Corona hours so I went into the nearby tool shop and ask if he could size up the axle. He measured it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-20, 05:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,535
Posted By meltonmezzrow

Thanks for that. There is a quick mention in that...

Thanks for that. There is a quick mention in that write up which could be useful about gear cable tension. I'll have a go once I get the front wheel sorted.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-20, 05:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,535
Posted By meltonmezzrow

Yes, these capped nuts seem to be a European city...

Yes, these capped nuts seem to be a European city bike phenomenon and it could be part of the problem. I don't like them particularly because you don't know where you stand. Here's a picture of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-20, 03:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,535
Posted By meltonmezzrow

with the tire fully pumped it seems ok.

with the tire fully pumped it seems ok.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-20, 12:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,535
Posted By meltonmezzrow

These seem to be much more modern versions. I'm...

These seem to be much more modern versions. I'm just wondering what the protocol is for put the rear wheel back with regards to the hub gearing system. As in which gear to put it in and then how...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-20, 12:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,535
Posted By meltonmezzrow

Thanks for the reply! I'm going to go...

Thanks for the reply!



I'm going to go to a bike shop tomorrow and see if they clean out the thread with a die. But as you say it's not exactly an great wheel so it doesn't seem worth getting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-20, 12:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,535
Posted By meltonmezzrow

Also how do I ensure the right tension in the...

Also how do I ensure the right tension in the gear cable when refitting the rear wheel? I had a look on some you tube videos but couldn't find an appropriate one for the sachs 3 speed that i have.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-20, 12:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,535
Posted By meltonmezzrow

After changing the tires I tried to put the front...

After changing the tires I tried to put the front wheel back on but one side of the axle thread is a bit worn away and the bolt won't tighten up fully. It just tightens and then loosens again. What...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-20, 11:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,535
Posted By meltonmezzrow

The Sachs 3 speed Torpedo shift is in decent...

The Sachs 3 speed Torpedo shift is in decent condition. I mentioned in the original post that move move up through the gears nicely but when down shifting the need more effort almost to the point...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-20, 11:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,535
Posted By meltonmezzrow

OK, here's the bike... ...

OK, here's the bike...
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Forum: Living Car Free
05-17-20, 03:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,466
Posted By meltonmezzrow

I guess I could be out of touch. I lived there...

I guess I could be out of touch. I lived there until 2015, cycling all the time and go back at least once a year but haven't been riding. I just didn't notice much difference especially comparing...
Forum: Living Car Free
05-16-20, 02:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,466
Posted By meltonmezzrow

And also it is socially acceptable in Copenhagen...

And also it is socially acceptable in Copenhagen to DUI which adds to the chaos!
Forum: Living Car Free
05-16-20, 02:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,466
Posted By meltonmezzrow

Copenhagen on the other hand is great for...

Copenhagen on the other hand is great for cyclists. Lots of big bike lanes and it seems that cyclists have the right of way in almost all situations. Cars are actively looking out for cyclists and...
Forum: Living Car Free
05-16-20, 01:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,466
Posted By meltonmezzrow

I used to live in Oslo and whilst it must be safe...

I used to live in Oslo and whilst it must be safe according to the numbers it is certainly not friendly to the cyclist. There are hardly any bike lanes or cyclists. Its just that most people take...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-20, 01:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,535
Posted By meltonmezzrow

I need to post a few more times til I can add a...

I need to post a few more times til I can add a picture. Will do so asap!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-20, 01:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,535
Posted By meltonmezzrow

Refurbishing a 1995 Taarnby Topper GL

Hello everyone,
I have just picked this up for my girlfriend at a very reasonable 400DKK and am looking for some tips about what to address and how. I am a casual mechanic so please excuse my...
Forum: Commuting
09-28-08, 06:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,010
Posted By meltonmezzrow

To be honest, it's not like I've really got any...

To be honest, it's not like I've really got any complaints about the wheels that I have at the moment. The standard tyres are continental sport contact 1.2x26 which I find to be really nimble and the...
Forum: Commuting
09-26-08, 08:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 511
Posted By meltonmezzrow

I've got the sport contacts (26x1.3) on a bike I...

I've got the sport contacts (26x1.3) on a bike I just bought. Is there much difference?
Forum: Commuting
09-26-08, 08:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,010
Posted By meltonmezzrow

You are going to have a much easier time and will...

You are going to have a much easier time and will spend a lot less money shooting for skinnier, higher pressure 26" tires if your aim is a faster ride with less rolling resistance (although you may...
Forum: Commuting
09-26-08, 08:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,010
Posted By meltonmezzrow

just to add that i know 700c wheels have a larger...

just to add that i know 700c wheels have a larger diameter, but the frame has extra long chainstays and there is a few inches of space to play with.

Also, while I'm at it are there any users of...
Forum: Commuting
09-26-08, 08:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,010
Posted By meltonmezzrow

Maybe a silly question! 26" for 700c??

Thanks for reading, this is my first thread and it is a suitably shamelessly ignorant but never-the-less important question to ask!

I recently bought a secondhand Scott Sub 10 to commute 13 miles...
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