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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-21, 03:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,890
Posted By StevePGN10

Special Road Racers had a very special finish,...

Special Road Racers had a very special finish, cromovelato. The whole frame was chromed, and then the transparent color was applied over it. I can't imagine trying to redo that nowadays. One of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-17, 09:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,110
Posted By StevePGN10

Thanks for the reply. We still see a lot of...

Thanks for the reply. We still see a lot of two-prong freewheels at the coop, so this could be useful.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-17, 07:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,110
Posted By StevePGN10

Wrench Force 59586 Cassette/FW Tool Holder

At the bike coop, we received a donation from a local Trek dealer that included a box loaded with all sorts of stuff. Mostly broken parts that someone intended to fix some day, and pounds of small...
Forum: Commuting
02-15-16, 06:36 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,583
Posted By StevePGN10

http://www.bikeforums.net/webkit-fake-url://e26cc3...

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Vacuum Insulated 18 oz Midnight Blue Hydration Bottle | ThermosŪ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-01-16, 07:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,495
Posted By StevePGN10

There was a guy who routinely brought his bike...

There was a guy who routinely brought his bike into the coop because the tire kept coming off. We checked the rim strip, condition of the rim, etc, but he kept bringing it back. The last time he...
Forum: Commuting
10-27-15, 07:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,819
Posted By StevePGN10

For me, it's only the ears. A helmet is a hunk of...

For me, it's only the ears. A helmet is a hunk of insulating foam wrapped around the head and does a fine job of keeping it warm. I find a skullcap too warm. But one of the headbands that covers the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-11-15, 06:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,499
Posted By StevePGN10

A few years ago I had problems going above 80psi...

A few years ago I had problems going above 80psi with my rims that were not hooked. I looked at old catalogs from the period when hooked rims were being introduced and noticed they made a big deal...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-09-15, 08:06 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,257
Posted By StevePGN10

The University of Delaware has a number of them...

The University of Delaware has a number of them spread about the campus.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-15, 08:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,335
Posted By StevePGN10

I had a deal with my sister that she would sew my...

I had a deal with my sister that she would sew my panniers if I fixed her car. Her car got fixed but after 30 years my panniers were only partially done. I donated them to the bike co-op last year.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-14, 08:26 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,322
Posted By StevePGN10

Thank you for the well done tutorial. ...

Thank you for the well done tutorial.

Regarding the ease of removing a cable and reusing it, I find that the bend in the cable caused by the anchor bolt is far more a factor in preventing reuse...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-14, 09:36 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,266
Posted By StevePGN10

I dislike sanding. It is too easy to get poor...

I dislike sanding. It is too easy to get poor results. Cleaning the tube with alcohol or simple green works so much better. It quickly and completely removes the pen markings and the mold release...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-09-14, 05:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,005
Posted By StevePGN10

I have followed these directions and can't seem...

I have followed these directions and can't seem to keep it centered for both 110mm front wheels and larger rear wheels. Am I messing up, or doesn't the TS2.2 stay centered for various width wheels?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-14, 08:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,758
Posted By StevePGN10

I have had my PGN10 since I bought it new in...

I have had my PGN10 since I bought it new in 1984, and it has been a joy ever since. A great ride, and never a problem. Not even the Helicomatic hub has given me a problem. It has the 501 fork. BTW,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-14, 03:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,033
Posted By StevePGN10

Cool bike. The hoop on the non-drive side of...

Cool bike.
The hoop on the non-drive side of the front wheel, what is that?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-14, 07:52 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 9,642
Posted By StevePGN10

Can you share how you straighten rims? At the...

Can you share how you straighten rims? At the bike coop we see a ton of mountain bikes with bent rear wheels, even without portly riders. I've been on the lookout for a rim jack, but haven't found...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-14, 12:06 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 26,397
Posted By StevePGN10

Good point. A couple of years ago a squeak...

Good point. A couple of years ago a squeak baffled me for a few days. Turned out the sole of my shoes tapered out and would rub the crank once per revolution. Moved my foot position out slightly and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-14, 10:55 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 46,887
Posted By StevePGN10

I just got my grail Grand Jubile. Now I’m trying...

I just got my grail Grand Jubile. Now I’m trying to increase my knowledge of the model. I have looked at all the Motobecane catalogs I could find online. I don’t see the Grand Jubile in the 1970 or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-10-13, 07:02 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,756
Posted By StevePGN10

First, I have to say that the type of head you...

First, I have to say that the type of head you picture is my least favorite. No love for them.

We have a lot of different pumps at the co-op. The Joe Blow Pro have held up best, although I think...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-13, 07:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,448
Posted By StevePGN10

Congratulations. That is my grail bike.

Congratulations. That is my grail bike.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-09-13, 09:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 12,666
Posted By StevePGN10

Common Axle Sizes

At the co-op where I volunteer we often see wheels, mostly rear, that have bent axles. We are thinking that if we had a few new ones in stock that we could save these wheels for a far cheaper price...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-13, 06:03 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 7,033
Posted By StevePGN10

Would you have a reference for that? As far as I...

Would you have a reference for that? As far as I know it has always been in DC.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-13, 02:27 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,828
Posted By StevePGN10

When I joined the Engineering group many years...

When I joined the Engineering group many years ago I thought the draftsman were the biggest band of wussies, what with those electric erasers. A few years later when I was working with really big...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-03-13, 09:08 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,031
Posted By StevePGN10

Adding grease fittings to hubs was often...

Adding grease fittings to hubs was often discussed in bike books printed in the 70s and 80s. I toyed with the idea of doing it but never did. Probably because it is so easy to disassemble hubs,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-13, 11:34 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,467
Posted By StevePGN10

Biopace came with the mountain bike I bought in...

Biopace came with the mountain bike I bought in 1989. I do not notice any advantage or disadvantage in climbing, standing, sprinting or acceleration. I think it is very well made componentry, so...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-13, 08:32 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,496
Posted By StevePGN10

I went back to it about half a year ago. Three...

I went back to it about half a year ago. Three months later, I was done with it. I am completely unsatisfied with it for use on my commuter and mountain bikes. The chain will begin to turn orange and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-13, 04:38 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,133
Posted By StevePGN10

I was thinking the opposite. There were a ton of...

I was thinking the opposite. There were a ton of nice bikes in the racks, relatively few over $350. The bikes over $350 were newer, full suspension mountain bikes or very collectible road bikes. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-13, 08:58 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,915
Posted By StevePGN10

http://www.stopswapandsave.com/EVENT_GUIDE_2013.pd...

http://www.stopswapandsave.com/EVENT_GUIDE_2013.pdf

The vendor map has been posted. Vendors might like to tell us where you are located, so we can locate your bargains.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-13, 10:37 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,915
Posted By StevePGN10

I'll be there. I am mostly interested in solving...

I'll be there. I am mostly interested in solving a problem with my son's bike. He grew almost 2' during high school and his current bike, Specialized Allez, is too small. It's 54cm and he needs...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-13, 10:21 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,285
Posted By StevePGN10

I have run both the Tourguard and non-Tourguard...

I have run both the Tourguard and non-Tourguard Pasela tires on hooked and straight sided rims. I gave up inflating to the pressure printed on the side of the tire a couple of years ago. I now...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-13, 02:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 943
Posted By StevePGN10

Flinger Quick Release

I thought I was just taking the ride to accompany Tom, as all I wanted was a front rack and front bag and had no hope there would be any there. I found a Minnehaha bag and a prototype front rack and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-09-13, 06:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,378
Posted By StevePGN10

You might be surprised to hear of my trouble in...

You might be surprised to hear of my trouble in finding a vintage clamp-on downtube cablestop. I was in no hurry to find one because the project to use it is a long term one. I asked around a lot of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-12, 01:14 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 22,248
Posted By StevePGN10

Your question prompted me to go look at those...

Your question prompted me to go look at those fenders again. Clicking through to the Flickr page opened up a lot of pictures of that bike and more. I see that bike is available for $6800, and my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-12, 08:25 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,212
Posted By StevePGN10

Mine is a very similar story, 7 speed freewheel...

Mine is a very similar story, 7 speed freewheel on a five speed wheel. Shifted into the highest cog on a downhill and the chain jammed between the frame and freewheel. I hit the street extremely...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-17-12, 04:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,219
Posted By StevePGN10

Thanks, I may have just had it. Yesterday at 5PM...

Thanks, I may have just had it. Yesterday at 5PM I had 3 bikes and none of them were roadworthy. After a few hours of wrenching this morning, all 3 are good-to-go. Went with a KMC quick link for the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-16-12, 07:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,219
Posted By StevePGN10

Anytime I leave the house on a bike but have to...

Anytime I leave the house on a bike but have to be driven home, I consider it a ride of shame. I suppose the thought is that someone should be more self sufficient than to call another for a ride. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-16-12, 01:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,219
Posted By StevePGN10

Success! A big thanks to Bradleykd and FBinNY. I...

Success! A big thanks to Bradleykd and FBinNY. I was too timid when filing off the tab this morning and had to buy a file at lunchtime to get it down flat. I'm still mystified as to how this happened.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-15-12, 04:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,219
Posted By StevePGN10

U-lock Key Problem

I had to take the Ride of Shame tonight for one of the damndest reasons. I use an old Citadel U-lock with a cylindrical key. Somehow when I locked up this morning, the key must have come out before...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-11-12, 09:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,525
Posted By StevePGN10

Thanks, that's an interesting video. I noticed...

Thanks, that's an interesting video. I noticed that the tube had a whitish color when it went into the mold that it did not have when the girl was adding the valve. That would indicate a mold...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-11-12, 07:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,525
Posted By StevePGN10

You seem to be educated in the matter whereas all...

You seem to be educated in the matter whereas all I know is what I read on the interwebs. The following link is the sort of reference upon which I based my opinion:...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-11-12, 05:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,525
Posted By StevePGN10

I'm not so clear on this. There are two schools...

I'm not so clear on this. There are two schools of thought on the reason for sandpapering (or grating). One school teaches the increased surface area (sometimes expressed as "increasing tooth"). The...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-04-12, 08:46 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,230
Posted By StevePGN10

Thanks for running the numbers. When I posted I...

Thanks for running the numbers. When I posted I was confused about the actual size differences.



My deeper dive into learning about 650B conversions started when I was trying to get a MTB...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-12, 06:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,230
Posted By StevePGN10

Why 650B Instead of 26?

I have spent a lot of time lately cruising the BF archive and the web in general to learn about 650B wheels. I can totally understand the desire for a ballonish tire that will give a comfortable...
Forum: Commuting
10-27-12, 01:37 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,113
Posted By StevePGN10

The first time I commuted years ago while wearing...

The first time I commuted years ago while wearing a pack, I just knew it had to go. I bought a rack and spent a few years messing with different ways to mount the pack to it. I stumbled into a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-21-12, 11:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,488
Posted By StevePGN10

I finally got around to finishing this cabinet. ...

I finally got around to finishing this cabinet. I found some red jockey pulleys at the Velo Orange garage sale and mounted them on the lower, larger, drawer. I had decided a long time ago to use an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-12, 02:54 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 15,278
Posted By StevePGN10

I would like to know more about pedal dust caps ...

I would like to know more about pedal dust caps I checked "Glenn's New Complete Bicycle Manual" and it says on page331 that some brands of pedals require a special dust cap wrench. Also, I got the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-12, 07:25 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,211
Posted By StevePGN10

Yeah, I was freaking thrilled to get them, and...

Yeah, I was freaking thrilled to get them, and now that you got the NOS Nittos, I am merely thrilled.

Anyway, Velofest was fun. My best acquisition was a Campy triple to help me get the Fuji...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-12, 04:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,820
Posted By StevePGN10

I can't remember if I repaired my pump with fuel...

I can't remember if I repaired my pump with fuel line or vacuum hose, but it has worked well for years. It had a problem early on when the head would pop off under pressure. I fixed it with a short...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-12, 04:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,592
Posted By StevePGN10

I sold mine on ebay and was delighted with the...

I sold mine on ebay and was delighted with the return. I was never delighted with the grease. I put mine up for bid after a chance encounter with a chemist who worked in the lubrication industry. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-12, 01:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,636
Posted By StevePGN10

That is a patent number. It's a brit patent,...

That is a patent number. It's a brit patent, some information is available here:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-12, 03:56 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,276
Posted By StevePGN10

The rear, whether it's hers or the bike's. In...

The rear, whether it's hers or the bike's. In the case of the bike, I'm looking for chrome stays, stay length, and quality of the dropouts.
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