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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-14-20, 10:43 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,999
Posted By scantino

Noted. I was under the impression that I could...

Noted. I was under the impression that I could convert the double ringed crankset for use with a single speed cog.

If the taper is worn though, sounds like its time for new cranks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-20, 02:52 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,999
Posted By scantino

Anybody have any input on the updated photos?...

Anybody have any input on the updated photos? Square taper still look worn?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-20, 10:37 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,999
Posted By scantino

okay, good to know. thanks!

okay, good to know. thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-12-20, 06:16 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,999
Posted By scantino

Do you think they are too worn out to use?

Do you think they are too worn out to use?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-12-20, 01:29 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,999
Posted By scantino

Good to know! Thanks for looking out.

Good to know! Thanks for looking out.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-11-20, 09:31 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,999
Posted By scantino

just posted a few better photos. still looking...

just posted a few better photos. still looking bad?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-11-20, 09:30 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,999
Posted By scantino

Attaching some more photos. I noticed there was a...

Attaching some more photos. I noticed there was a glob of grease on the DS crank photo. Does this look any better to you all? or still worn out? Its does seem like some wear still but I'm no pro...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-11-20, 06:47 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,999
Posted By scantino

So... I finally got the cranks off. The DS crank...

So... I finally got the cranks off. The DS crank appears to be in good condition but I can't seem to locate a crank arm replacement for the NDS.

However, I do have a pair of old Sugino GLP cranks...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-11-20, 06:15 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,999
Posted By scantino

Thanks, Barry! I had to get a crank puller from a...

Thanks, Barry! I had to get a crank puller from a local shop. Came right off!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-20, 01:24 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,999
Posted By scantino

Hey Barry - I removed the bolt on the DS...

Hey Barry -

I removed the bolt on the DS like you said but the crank wont budge. I even gave it a light tap with a mallet and nothing. Not sure if I should force it? It is on there real good with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-20, 01:21 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,999
Posted By scantino

Any recommendations on a replacement if I can't...

Any recommendations on a replacement if I can't find a matching NDS crank? Or is that meant for another thread?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-20, 06:02 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,999
Posted By scantino

WOAH! Haha, I had no idea. No wonder. This is...

WOAH! Haha, I had no idea. No wonder. This is starting to make some sense to me now.

How would I check the DS crank? There isn't any play in it but want to be thorough. Do I need a crank puller?...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-20, 05:11 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,999
Posted By scantino

Thanks, Barry. That is very helpful. The BB...

Thanks, Barry. That is very helpful. The BB appears to be in good shape. It turns smoothly, doesn't bind up or have any play that I can notice.

The Drive Side Crank appears to be in good shape as...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-20, 02:08 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,999
Posted By scantino

Thanks, Barry! Very helpful. Does the bottom...

Thanks, Barry! Very helpful. Does the bottom bracket look worn out to you? Or is it hard to tell? It looks worn out to me but I guess I don't really know what its supposed to look like in the first...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-20, 02:00 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,999
Posted By scantino

Good to know!

Good to know!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-20, 12:59 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,999
Posted By scantino

Thanks! Are they all the same size usually? Could...

Thanks! Are they all the same size usually? Could I swap cranks/bottom bracket from my 80s Fuji?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-20, 10:31 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,999
Posted By scantino

Is this considered the crank or the bottom...

Is this considered the crank or the bottom bracket? Sorry learning my terminology a bit..
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-20, 04:31 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,999
Posted By scantino

Any recommendations on what to replace it with? I...

Any recommendations on what to replace it with? I do have a spare crankset on an old 80s Fuji but I don't know if it is compatible or worth the trouble. Photo of spare crankset attached....

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-20, 04:04 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,999
Posted By scantino

Gotcha. Are those teeth part of the other crank...

Gotcha. Are those teeth part of the other crank arm? Time to replace the entire thing? Sorry for the newbie questions....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-20, 04:00 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,999
Posted By scantino

Thanks! That is exactly what I did... Seems like...

Thanks! That is exactly what I did... Seems like the teeth inside are worn out though?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-20, 03:59 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,999
Posted By scantino

Not sure of the model number. It says "truvativ...

Not sure of the model number. It says "truvativ powered by sram" on it. I believe the model is "Touro" but I can only see "TO" as the rest is worn off. Looking at photos online though that seems to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-20, 03:19 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,999
Posted By scantino

So... I decided to grab an allen wrench and jump...

So... I decided to grab an allen wrench and jump right in.

However, after removing the cranks and having a little trouble getting them exactly parallel with each other, I noticed that the teeth...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-20, 02:38 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,999
Posted By scantino

Mercier Kilo TT Repair / Build

I was recently given a Mercier Kilo TT by a friend and am currently in the process of fixing it up.

It is missing handlebars, brakes, seat and needs crank adjustment.

I think I can figure out...
Forum: Commuting
08-07-20, 02:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,052
Posted By scantino

Very, very helpful. Thank you. Def have my eye on...

Very, very helpful. Thank you. Def have my eye on a Crosscheck!
Forum: Commuting
08-03-20, 01:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,052
Posted By scantino

Gotcha. Is the Univega more compatable with...

Gotcha. Is the Univega more compatable with current parts?

Kinda waffling on the Univega or this Motobecane Super Mirage offerup.com/item/detail/910785658/ which was supposedly just tuned up by a...
Forum: Commuting
08-01-20, 06:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,052
Posted By scantino

also found these Motobecane's. I am assuming they...

also found these Motobecane's. I am assuming they are much nicer bikes than the Univega? So many different models though. Is there any standouts?

offerup.com/item/detail/924602158/ (LOVE the paint...
Forum: Commuting
07-31-20, 04:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,052
Posted By scantino

Thanks for checking it out! What do you think a...

Thanks for checking it out! What do you think a reasonable price is? I'm 6ft so assuming it fits but will have to see for sure in person.

I also ran across these today..
...
Forum: Commuting
07-30-20, 06:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,052
Posted By scantino

Seems like it's just a decent forty year old bike...

Seems like it's just a decent forty year old bike boom bike. 1-1/4 is equivalent to 32mm. They're much bigger than the ones on your Fuji and you can run them softer. At that age, no telling about how...
Forum: Commuting
07-30-20, 06:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,758
Posted By scantino

Patagonia Baggies have been nice lately.

Patagonia Baggies have been nice lately.
Forum: Commuting
07-30-20, 05:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,052
Posted By scantino

I was just reading that about 27" tires. I would...

I was just reading that about 27" tires. I would be able to upgrade to 700c wheesl eventually if I needed to though, correct? They should fit?

Didn't consider that I would need horizontal...
Forum: Commuting
07-30-20, 02:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,052
Posted By scantino

Anybody have any opinions on a Univega Supra...

Anybody have any opinions on a Univega Supra Sport? Decent quality frame? Light?

I found one on CL for $180. It has 27x1.25 tires. How do those compare to the 700x25 I had on my Fuji?

Sorry I...
Forum: Commuting
07-29-20, 03:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,052
Posted By scantino

Single Speed Commuter Build. Vintage/New? Road/Mountain?

Hi -

Been lurking on the forum for a bit but never posted anything.

I have been riding an 80's Fuji 'Club Fuji' road bike for years and always enjoyed it. I mostly ride 2-5 miles at a time....
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