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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-20, 12:11 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,533
Posted By ironchefchris

nah, it can handle me pressing down on it hard so...

nah, it can handle me pressing down on it hard so its fine with a full cooler or whatever. There's not enough play for it to sag to the tire
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-20, 02:28 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,533
Posted By ironchefchris

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x948/20200607_152154_3b6ead605bc9b66faa277d3d7bd7c75ba6e3d1da.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-15, 04:38 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,533
Posted By ironchefchris

http://i60.tinypic.com/e7kuu8.jpg ...

http://i60.tinypic.com/e7kuu8.jpg
http://i58.tinypic.com/30nkv2p.jpg

Snapped a pic today of an inherited `76 Raleigh sports. Was all original but I through some down bars on it from an old gitane...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-15, 01:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,678
Posted By ironchefchris

I took the old wheels off this morning and...

I took the old wheels off this morning and there's some play in the fork in front and rear spacing so I think the 126 rear and 100 front spacing should be ok with a bit of pressure. I was going to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-15, 07:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,678
Posted By ironchefchris

If I check my spacing and its about 4mm different...

If I check my spacing and its about 4mm different from the new wheels I'm looking at, can't I just wedge them in? What's the harm or rather, when is it too big a difference to be an issue? I feel...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-15, 03:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,678
Posted By ironchefchris

basically what im looking for is a drop in...

basically what im looking for is a drop in replacement for both front and back, then remove the front derailer and make it a 5 speed with the original cranks and freewheel, maybe grab a new chain for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-15, 03:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,678
Posted By ironchefchris

im assuming most hubs that will come with these...

im assuming most hubs that will come with these wheelsets are better than the old Normandy one that came stock or does it really matter?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-15, 12:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,678
Posted By ironchefchris

Thinking I might stick with 27 and maybe go for...

Thinking I might stick with 27 and maybe go for something like WEINMANN LP18 SILVER 27 126mm ROAD 5/6/7 speed wheelset [72774716654] - $99.00 Velomine.com : Worldwide Bicycle Shop, fixed gear track...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-15, 03:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,678
Posted By ironchefchris

gitane grand sport needs some wheels

I have a 72 gitane grand sport with the original rigida steel serrated rims on it and wanted to find some replacement pre-built wheels for it. Anyone have any tips on which I should look at? I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-15, 11:49 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,533
Posted By ironchefchris

it's a vinyl mattress saddle, its in ok shape,...

it's a vinyl mattress saddle, its in ok shape, few scuffs and tears but nothing major. I was thinking of grabbing a new saddle for it but I dig the feel compared to my old wrights I have laying...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-15, 01:21 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,533
Posted By ironchefchris

anyone know what this saddle might be or if it's...

anyone know what this saddle might be or if it's an original? looks there was some sort of tag on it between those 2 rivets that was removed on the back...this is on my 76 Raleigh sports. I was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-15, 08:32 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,533
Posted By ironchefchris

http://s27.postimg.org/vprztq4b7/IMG_20150128_1525...

http://s27.postimg.org/vprztq4b7/IMG_20150128_152520.jpg
http://s14.postimg.org/6mu32g0qp/IMG_20150128_152558.jpg
http://s13.postimg.org/631bxv72v/IMG_20150128_152729.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-15, 10:35 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,533
Posted By ironchefchris

New-ish to the forum...I just got a brown 70s...

New-ish to the forum...I just got a brown 70s Raleigh Sports 3 spd (trying to pin point the year) from my dad who grabbed it from Goodwill when he was driving by and saw a guy unloading it. He...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-11, 01:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,324
Posted By ironchefchris

hmm....well i don't know what any of the numbers...

hmm....well i don't know what any of the numbers and threads and all that means so i'll just end up paying some store to do it i guess
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-11, 11:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,324
Posted By ironchefchris

I want to rebuild my Gitane...and could use some help...

I was on here quite a lot about a year ago when I first got my Gitane gran Sport Deluxe and I was trying to rebuild it and get it rideable. It's all original...1972. It's in amazing shape...but the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-10, 05:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,482
Posted By ironchefchris

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Simplex-Crank-Crankset...

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Simplex-Crank-Crankset-170-mm-Road-Rare-Used-/390192127908?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5ad9435fa4

would this be worth checking out for a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-10, 04:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,482
Posted By ironchefchris

and i guess i'll have to learn how to spoke a...

and i guess i'll have to learn how to spoke a wheel
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-10, 04:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,482
Posted By ironchefchris

thanks for the tips...i'm looking for a wheelset...

thanks for the tips...i'm looking for a wheelset first...700c lightweights, specifically weinmann or mavics i guess would pretty good. and as for hubs, i'm gonna try to get some as well. any...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-10, 02:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,482
Posted By ironchefchris

thanks for the tips...i'm doing the ebay thing to...

thanks for the tips...i'm doing the ebay thing to find some different parts...specifically the cranksets. unfortunately i don't know too much about cranksets, just that i want some that aren't steel....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-10, 02:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,482
Posted By ironchefchris

1972 Gitane Gran Sport De Luxe

I've got the 72 Gran Sport...all original and rarely ridden. I was going to keep it totally original but after a few months of riding with some buddies and being left in the dust by their bikes I ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-10, 06:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 940
Posted By ironchefchris

yeah i've done all that...it seems like it's...

yeah i've done all that...it seems like it's something else...i mean this is a super loud sound, like a rubbing friction sound
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-10, 06:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 940
Posted By ironchefchris

Brake Recommendations

I have an old 72' Gitane Gran Sport De Luxe...it's completely stock and original. Bike rides ok...not great, but good enough. However, I do have one massive problem with it; it has old Mafac Racers...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-10, 05:18 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,255
Posted By ironchefchris

also if i get new rims, how big a pain is it to...

also if i get new rims, how big a pain is it to spoke them and set them up? those ambrosios look pretty nice
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-10, 05:15 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,255
Posted By ironchefchris

i may do those rims from velo eventually...right...

i may do those rims from velo eventually...right now i'm just gonna go with what i've got. anyone know where i could get the little piece that holds the brake pad arm in place? i have the old mafac...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-10, 07:21 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,255
Posted By ironchefchris

i checked ebay...didn't see anything worthwhile....

i checked ebay...didn't see anything worthwhile. rim finding is tough. i'd really like to keep the bike fully original, and if not, then get some age appropriate wheels in alum. any suggestions on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-10, 07:00 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,255
Posted By ironchefchris

and as a sidenote: my rims are rigida...

and as a sidenote: my rims are rigida superchromix serrated 27 X 1 1/4 HP. does the "HP" stand or high pressure?, and does that mean i could put some 100psi tubes and tires on them? apparently this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-10, 10:25 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,255
Posted By ironchefchris

the bikes feeling much better now, i'm thinking...

the bikes feeling much better now, i'm thinking about a better set of tires than the ones the shop put on it. they are some $7 kendas i think. would putting the panaracers on it make a big enough...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-10, 05:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,255
Posted By ironchefchris

yeah its working much better and feels much...

yeah its working much better and feels much better. brakes are working well, but after awhile of riding they just slipped back to their old ways a bit, soooo much noise! but hey, as long as the stop...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-10, 01:25 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,255
Posted By ironchefchris

i'll post pics in a week or so when it's all done

i'll post pics in a week or so when it's all done
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-10, 01:25 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,255
Posted By ironchefchris

brakes were ust completely disassebled and...

brakes were ust completely disassebled and thoroughly cleaned and greased where needed. what are the pivt bushings exactly? everything looks like new on the brakes now except the springs (a bit...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-10, 09:48 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,255
Posted By ironchefchris

it was a local shop. and i went ahead and took...

it was a local shop. and i went ahead and took the hub assebly apart and greased the bearings and whatnot...not too difficult. but like i said, i did find that one of the cones has a bit of a chip in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-10, 06:32 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,255
Posted By ironchefchris

just had a tuneup and they did everything but the...

just had a tuneup and they did everything but the bearings. i did that the best i could last night though. they replaced tires, new cables, etc...so i dunno. i'll work on the brakes and toe-in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-10, 04:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,255
Posted By ironchefchris

http://cgi.ebay.com/Rigida-Maillard-Wheelset-Wheel...

http://cgi.ebay.com/Rigida-Maillard-Wheelset-Wheels-New-Bontrager-Tires-27-/160427284685?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item255a3618cd

would these be worth a try?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-10, 04:25 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,255
Posted By ironchefchris

just went for a 2 hour ride just to get a feel of...

just went for a 2 hour ride just to get a feel of it and see if anything else needs to be done...
-the brakes are still really noisy and the rear one doesn't want to snap back into position. it's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-10, 08:18 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,255
Posted By ironchefchris

thanks for advice...well i went ahead and greased...

thanks for advice...well i went ahead and greased and checked the hubs. they look ok, but i think one of the cones is a bit scuffed so i didn't tighten them to tight to give it a bit more play...a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-10, 07:35 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,255
Posted By ironchefchris

Working on a 72 Gitane

i'm new to bikes, but just acquired my dad's 1972 gitane grand sport deluxe. it's been garage kept for 30 years after he wrecked it pretty bad in a race, but hasn't been ridden since. it's in amazing...
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