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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-19-24, 05:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 316
Posted By daverup

Terry frames are worth looking at, my wife enjoys...

Terry frames are worth looking at, my wife enjoys hers.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 743
Posted By daverup

When you take the chain apart, you can leave the...

When you take the chain apart, you can leave the pin still attached to one side of the link. It takes time to learn the technique, but it is much easier to reassemble.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 05:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 437
Posted By daverup

I got one of these sets for my Grandkid and SIL...

I got one of these sets for my Grandkid and SIL at Christmas. Great fun!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 06:39 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 398,620
Posted By daverup

That looks like it. Here are a couple of pics,...

That looks like it.
Here are a couple of pics, excuse the dust.

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20240416_083714_82fab2620fec22f435873f50765aa8050c87a735.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 05:52 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 398,620
Posted By daverup

That's all part of the Burley trailercycle setup....

That's all part of the Burley trailercycle setup. The rack is part of it. This is a better setup than we had 30+ years ago.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 06:27 PM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,293
Posted By daverup

I think Sheldon Brown's Wheel building guide is a...

I think Sheldon Brown's Wheel building guide is a good place to start. There will probably be a time soon when you will want a spoke tension meter..
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 743
Posted By daverup

Mixte's are often very affordable options. There...

Mixte's are often very affordable options. There are many brands and quality levels to choose from. When you find one, post it and get opinions before you buy.
Enjoy that AD, they are great bikes!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 398,620
Posted By daverup

Once it warms up a bit, I'll be pulling the...

Once it warms up a bit, I'll be pulling the grandkid around on the trailer bike.
I use my converted 89 Axis XT for that fun.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,301
Posted By daverup

This is a bike I use for gravel and mixed stuff....

This is a bike I use for gravel and mixed stuff. The frameset came from another BF member via the classifieds. It would have been sold in the late 00's by BikesDirect as the CX853. A bit too young...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 16,820
Posted By daverup

I don't think I posted this one here, my 1975...

I don't think I posted this one here, my 1975 Motobecane Grand Jubile Mixte.

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1418/motomixte_8c88c9851acb76881595cd76a3f7aa1aa5f1a685.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 237
Posted By daverup

It is my understanding that although my bike does...

It is my understanding that although my bike does carry a "Made in Italy" sticker, Bianchi did outsource many frames to Japan.
I may be wrong, I can't find any specific info at the moment.

smd4 ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 08:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 237
Posted By daverup

My 87ish Puch Mistral, is supposedly made for...

My 87ish Puch Mistral, is supposedly made for Bianchi in Japan. The Label is Columbus SLX, but I think that is regarded as a Bianchi SLX combo of other tubes.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 08:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 390
Posted By daverup

I like the new look. How did you do the fork?

I like the new look. How did you do the fork?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 12:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 644
Posted By daverup

I hope you decide to set it aside soaking to help...

I hope you decide to set it aside soaking to help free the fork. It doesn't look like total garbage.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 06:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 825
Posted By daverup

It looks like Vickie will be ready for a test...

It looks like Vickie will be ready for a test ride soon!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,293
Posted By daverup

That Continental is going to be minty when you...

That Continental is going to be minty when you finish!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 07:38 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,959
Posted By daverup

I've been lucky to find a couple of nice higher...

I've been lucky to find a couple of nice higher end Japanese bikes.
The 1982 Araya Road 821 is an early Dura Ace bike and I found it 20 miles from me.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 07:17 AM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,293
Posted By daverup

If the decals are old, use caution. I've had some...

If the decals are old, use caution. I've had some very fragile old Schwinn decals in the past. The original Schwinn markings usually don't hold up to much cleaning, I've damaged some of those myself....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 05:09 AM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,293
Posted By daverup

Nice work on the rim cleanup! I was wondering how...

Nice work on the rim cleanup! I was wondering how that was going.
That thing must be about done now.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 670
Posted By daverup

Good luck on the hunt! I bought two of the BH-60...

Good luck on the hunt! I bought two of the BH-60 mounts, one is on 22.2 bar, the other is on a 25.4 bar. I'm thinking I modified the U Bolts a bit for the bigger bars.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 670
Posted By daverup

Velo Orange cage and Minoura handlebar mount

Velo Orange cage and Minoura handlebar mount
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 670
Posted By daverup

Handlebar water bottle mount might work, ...

Handlebar water bottle mount might work,

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1639/minouravo_e301cb0656045d9d9ee45e8c80e61d8d097ff5fc.jpg

Maybe a Blackburn rack on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 07:35 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,127,246
Posted By daverup

I'm getting the idea that bookface doesn't like...

I'm getting the idea that bookface doesn't like the ad links.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 05:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 346
Posted By daverup

I've used the SRAM 8 speed chains on a couple of...

I've used the SRAM 8 speed chains on a couple of helicomatic freewheels. The gears are different than the more common Shimano or Suntour clusters, and may not engage as smoothly. The teeth of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 05:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 346
Posted By daverup

You need 10 posts over 2 days to gain the ability...

You need 10 posts over 2 days to gain the ability to link or include pics.
Your gallery is working and you did upload a couple of pics, here is a link,
https://www.bikeforums.net/g/album/33167253
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 04:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 414
Posted By daverup

And, these things are getting old. Who knows who...

And, these things are getting old. Who knows who took it apart in the past..:)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 414
Posted By daverup

I don't know what Shimano intended with this...

I don't know what Shimano intended with this thrust bearing. I just know if you take the caliper apart, you could get a shower of tiny bearings. If it was intended to stay in one piece, it did not on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 10:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 414
Posted By daverup

My 600 Calipers are in the lower tension setting...

My 600 Calipers are in the lower tension setting on the spring pointed out by hazetguy .
Use caution if you tear these down. I believe the pivot bearing is a stack with tiny ball bearings.

Do you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 414
Posted By daverup

I've got a set of those and they don't seem worse...

I've got a set of those and they don't seem worse than others to me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,112
Posted By daverup

1978 Schwinn Super Le Tour 12.2 ...

1978 Schwinn Super Le Tour 12.2

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1024x757/78superlt122_242ced53a8c2c894c39d3e5c929e71e02b5401fc.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 15,450
Views: 4,072,747
Posted By daverup

I would definitely do something. Evaporust can...

I would definitely do something. Evaporust can help, or one of the rust converter products. If you do nothing, that rust will do more damage. Yes, you'll need to do touch up, but that can be fun too....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 15,450
Views: 4,072,747
Posted By daverup

jemaleddin Don't rule out thrift store bikes as a...

jemaleddin Don't rule out thrift store bikes as a source for your missing parts. It seems like a fair number of 80's bikes are ending up there these days. That would probably be much cheaper than...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 644
Posted By daverup

I'm guessing that maybe it's easier to trash aero...

I'm guessing that maybe it's easier to trash aero forks without damaging the rest of the frame.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 12:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 644
Posted By daverup

Was there any sign of damage to the downtube...

Was there any sign of damage to the downtube behind the headtube?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 824
Posted By daverup

You already uploaded, you just can't add them to...

You already uploaded, you just can't add them to a post yet.. I linked your album.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 07:43 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 824
Posted By daverup

OP Album, ...

OP Album,
https://www.bikeforums.net/g/album/32722052

https://www.bikeforums.net/g/picture/33122916
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 07:38 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,788
Posted By daverup

I put dual pivots on many bikes and will happily...

I put dual pivots on many bikes and will happily continue to do the same, I like the way they stop. I'm not even concerned about what anyone thinks about my braking crimes. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,788
Posted By daverup

If you did keep the original AGC-300 brake...

If you did keep the original AGC-300 brake calipers on your Pro Miyata, you would also have brick like original brake pads. No source for newer pads for those that I could find. Since the Dura Ace EX...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 644
Posted By daverup

The Suntour Symmetric aero shifters do auto trim...

The Suntour Symmetric aero shifters do auto trim the FD. The left lever is on a eccentric shaft connected to the right lever.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 825
Posted By daverup

22", almost new, and a nice color! That should...

22", almost new, and a nice color!
That should work well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,293
Posted By daverup

So, will we be getting a peek? :)

So, will we be getting a peek?
:)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,127,246
Posted By daverup

Left outside.. Sad

Left outside.. Sad
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 05:15 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,521
Posted By daverup

I also ordered hoods from bike-vintage.eu . My...

I also ordered hoods from bike-vintage.eu . My BL-7200 levers need some, and I'm willing to try these.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 05:07 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,397
Posted By daverup

I've had a couple of the OG 4runners. Had a new...

I've had a couple of the OG 4runners. Had a new one in 85, and picked up this 87 awhile back,
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 05:01 AM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,293
Posted By daverup

I highly recommend this method. I've used...

I highly recommend this method. I've used evaporust on some Schwinn rims and if you immerse them, it will take a very long time to get it out. Your rims will ooze the stuff.
Sun CR-18 alloy rims are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 316
Posted By daverup

I received a Turbo Special in black with a bike...

I received a Turbo Special in black with a bike recently. Mine is well used.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 342
Posted By daverup

I don't think that single or dual pivot will make...

I don't think that single or dual pivot will make that much difference when using narrow tires.
Here are a few of my dual pivots.
First, Shimano BR-6403 600/Ultegra/Tri-color on my 87 Puch,
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 06:28 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,521
Posted By daverup

I think it's amazing that he is doing this at...

I think it's amazing that he is doing this at all! This support for so many different types of levers is fantastic! I hope he is able to keep this going.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,293
Posted By daverup

That was fast! Especially seeing those rings of...

That was fast! Especially seeing those rings of rust on that stem!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,293
Posted By daverup

I there any way to get penetrating oil in from...

I there any way to get penetrating oil in from the bottom? Maybe a hole in fork crown lower side?
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