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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By noglider

On Wednesday, I did a really good job cleaning...

On Wednesday, I did a really good job cleaning the drivetrain on my commuter bike. Then on Thursday I rode to work in the rain. Argh. My spouse is away for a few days so I took the liberty of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By noglider

Well done, ascherer! jrg1244, that's really nice....

Well done, ascherer! jrg1244, that's really nice. Will you be able to ride it, or will you be moving it on?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 05:39 AM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By noglider

This is wonderful news! It shows only a rear...

This is wonderful news! It shows only a rear fender, and the price is only $25, so do they sell fronts also?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By noglider

Velo Mule, SKS still makes the chromoplastic...

Velo Mule, SKS still makes the chromoplastic fenders. I like them. They are some amalgam of plastic and aluminum, combining the good traits of both except that they're probably not recyclable. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 05:36 AM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By noglider

Velo Mule, that happened to me riding on a trail....

Velo Mule, that happened to me riding on a trail. It ruined a nice white Bluemels fender. They have been hard to get. It's sad.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 06:14 AM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By noglider

IdahoBrett, you got the fork out with penetrating...

IdahoBrett, you got the fork out with penetrating oil. Did you use any other tricks?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By noglider

There has been a scraping sound coming from my...

There has been a scraping sound coming from my rear brake on my commuting bike, a 1974 Raleigh International. It sounded like a little burr of metal got into the pad and was scraping the rim. I took...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By noglider

non-fixie, that was quite a long time ago! And I...

non-fixie, that was quite a long time ago! And I see you and I joined BF in the same year.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-24, 12:58 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By noglider

cleverbeefalo, welcome to bikeforums. Look...

cleverbeefalo, welcome to bikeforums. Look around, and you'll see many of us like mods like yours, and we call them neo-retro.

non-fixie, that's very pretty. And practical.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By noglider

I commuted today on my newly built wheel today....

I commuted today on my newly built wheel today. As expected, shifting was improved since I'm not mixing two different standards of cable pull length. But it's still not great. Sometimes I clicked the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By noglider

Classtime, I'm sure that was the cause of your...

Classtime, I'm sure that was the cause of your clunk. I had that kind of wear on my spindle from years of riding and no re-greasing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By noglider

Well, as they say, necessity is a mother. Or...

Well, as they say, necessity is a mother. Or something like that. I didn't find my chain whip. For some reason, I have used chains. I used one of them and clamped it on with a vise grip. It was hard...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-24, 05:31 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By noglider

BTinNYC, I love it. Argh, where is my chain...

BTinNYC, I love it.

Argh, where is my chain whip?! I really want to try my new heavier rear wheel.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 05:42 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By noglider

By the way, I often get super anxious when I...

By the way, I often get super anxious when I design a wheel because I'm afraid I'll get the spoke lengths wrong. I use a google sheet I converted from Damon Rinard's Excel spreadsheet called spocalc....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By noglider

52telecaster, the CR18 is a sturdy rim, and it...

52telecaster, the CR18 is a sturdy rim, and it builds up nice and true. (I feel like I should say "truly," but we don't say that.) The wheel without rubber or cassette weighs 1,230 grams. The wheel...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 07:26 AM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By noglider

My commuting bike (1973 Raleigh International...

My commuting bike (1973 Raleigh International which I hand-painted) has been wearing a borrowed wheel for a couple of years. I borrowed it from my Lemond titanium racing bike. The Lemond has been...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-24, 08:33 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By noglider

Today, my spouse was out for a few hours, so...

Today, my spouse was out for a few hours, so that's a good time to work on my bike in the apartment. She doesn't object categorically, but it's better if she doesn't see how the sausage is made, so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By noglider

Haha, 52telecaster, yes, sometimes you get an...

Haha, 52telecaster, yes, sometimes you get an honest workout wrenching on a bike. And we used to ream seat tubes regularly at one shop I worked at. In fact, it was required when we built up a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By noglider

52telecaster, you did a lot of clever things...

52telecaster, you did a lot of clever things there. Can you give close-ups or an explanation of your headlight mount?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-24, 08:12 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By noglider

ascherer, I'm chuckling at those shorty fenders....

ascherer, I'm chuckling at those shorty fenders. There's probably no wrong orientation. Other than that, nice work on that bike. What does he say about the bike in general?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-24, 08:09 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By noglider

sd5782, I have a special affection for mid-range...

sd5782, I have a special affection for mid-range bikes like that Torpado. Once you get it working right, I suggest you take at least a short ride on it to appreciate the ride, even if it's not your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By noglider

JaccoW I wasn't sure, but when I replaced them, I...

JaccoW I wasn't sure, but when I replaced them, I noticed the difference. Then someone here corroborated with my finding.

I replaced them with Continental GP5000 tires which are very supple and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-24, 08:57 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By noglider

JaccoW, I had those tires on my bike until...

JaccoW, I had those tires on my bike until August. They rode like rocks. I recommend you try something else.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-24, 09:53 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By noglider

I did a fair bit on the weekend. I cleaned most...

I did a fair bit on the weekend. I cleaned most of the drivetrain on my commuter bike (1974 Raleigh International): a quick cleaning of the chain and chainrings. I forgot to clean the cassette, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-24, 09:21 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By noglider

victorm, what rear hub is that? cjefferds,...

victorm, what rear hub is that?

cjefferds, who will be riding that Raleigh?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-24, 09:20 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By noglider

I have a project coming up. A few years ago, the...

I have a project coming up. A few years ago, the rim on the rear wheel of my commuter bike broke. This is my 1974 Raleigh International. It was a silly choice of wheel, and I knew it would fail: a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By noglider

What kind of fluid will you be using? ...

What kind of fluid will you be using?

MrGastrognome, nice project, nice pictures.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-24, 09:12 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By noglider

I haven't had the urge to wrench on bikes for a...

I haven't had the urge to wrench on bikes for a long time, and I'm cool with that. I realize, however, that we have a garden hose in my apartment building that the superintendent uses to wash the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-24, 04:35 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By noglider

Your level of fitness is less important than the...

Your level of fitness is less important than the fact that you're working on it. And it's also less important than the enjoyment you get.

I don't commute by bike much anymore, about once a month....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-24, 07:47 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By noglider

Bikedued, we get old and sore and stiff. Cycling...

Bikedued, we get old and sore and stiff. Cycling can be part of our recovery from that. I'm riding a fair bit, but clearly I need to stretch more. I have trouble getting on and off the bike but no...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By noglider

Looks gorgeous. Do you think you'll decide you're...

Looks gorgeous. Do you think you'll decide you're nuts? I remember tubulars. I even have them on a track bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-23, 02:07 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By noglider

sloar, I like that. Too many Colnagos and other...

sloar, I like that. Too many Colnagos and other Italian bikes are too gaudy for my taste, but this one's really nice.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-23, 06:36 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By noglider

I haven't been doing any wrenching except as...

I haven't been doing any wrenching except as necessary. I'm working, and I'm in grad school full time. I barely sleep. I served for a bit at the Tour de Bronx a week ago, so I helped people when...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-23, 07:30 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By noglider

You mean like ... fenders ... ...

You mean like ... fenders ...
......................................... dynamo lights ...
....................................................................... electronic shifting ... ?

But...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-23, 08:56 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By noglider

Here is my renovated 1974 Raleigh International....

Here is my renovated 1974 Raleigh International. I painted the frame with a brush in 2013 and 2014, and I built the bike up for the first time in 2015. It has undergone many changes. For about eight...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-23, 05:51 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By noglider

My commuter bike, a 1974 Raleigh International,...

My commuter bike, a 1974 Raleigh International, had Nitto mustache handlebars since 2015. I decided they’re not right for me. ascherer said I should try these old Randonneur bars. Yesterday after...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-23, 03:05 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By noglider

Nemosengineer, Mr Bill! Oh no! ;)

Nemosengineer, Mr Bill! Oh no! ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-23, 01:33 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By noglider

VintageSteelEU, I truly don’t know how you will...

VintageSteelEU, I truly don’t know how you will get the freewheel body off the hub, now that you removed the rim and spokes. I’ll watch your progress eagerly.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-23, 09:07 AM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By noglider

I think it's time for me to sell my track racing...

I think it's time for me to sell my track racing bike. I took it for a short and fun ride recently. It was the first time I rode it in years. It's very harsh, and the crouching position left my back...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-23, 10:59 AM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By noglider

Nemosengineer, your projects are always so...

Nemosengineer, your projects are always so interesting.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-23, 04:41 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By noglider

Today, I changed the battery in the 2004 Honda...

Today, I changed the battery in the 2004 Honda Element. The car has nearly 300,000 miles on it. I used my bike tools and lubes to do the job. We literally use this SUV for sport and utility. Usually...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-22, 03:44 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By noglider

JaccoW that's super cool. Keep showing us, and...

JaccoW that's super cool. Keep showing us, and tell us how it works when you can.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-22, 09:38 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By noglider

When you rebuilt the wheel, you used a spoke...

When you rebuilt the wheel, you used a spoke wrench, right? A screwdriver doesn't give you enough leverage to turn nipples unless the nipples are very loose.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-22, 06:47 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By noglider

We've seen your projects, George. You'll do more...

We've seen your projects, George. You'll do more than just get it ridable. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-22, 03:27 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By noglider

My daughter normally takes a Walmart bike to...

My daughter normally takes a Walmart bike to Burning Man, but she's fed up with those bikes. She always knew they were junk. I went with her to buy this bike on craigslist. Today I fixed it up for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-22, 10:18 AM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By noglider

Yes that's true, too.

Yes that's true, too.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-22, 10:09 AM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By noglider

ascherer, the heads of the Jubilee's nuts and...

ascherer, the heads of the Jubilee's nuts and bolts are a little soft. Use a fixed wrench, not an adjustable wrench. They tend to round off.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-22, 12:37 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By noglider

As always, I like your tools and your approaches....

As always, I like your tools and your approaches.

Some bike wheel builders do use boiled linseed oil. There's a facebook group called Bicycle Wheelbuilders Group, and some discuss that. I think...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-21, 12:47 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By noglider

Classtime, that's using your noggin!

Classtime, that's using your noggin!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-21, 05:37 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By noglider

JacobLee, I know I used 14ga spokes then because...

JacobLee, I know I used 14ga spokes then because they were the thickest we had. No washers.
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