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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-22-09, 01:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,904
Posted By MWnyc

Okay, someone helped me get the axle out and...

Okay, someone helped me get the axle out and reseat everything with the same result. It could be a missing washer or an uneven spot on the inside of the DS rubber gasket because the bearings...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-09, 05:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,904
Posted By MWnyc

The play in the axle resulted from trying to tap...

The play in the axle resulted from trying to tap the axle out. When pressed back in place by hand the axle seats with almost no play and spins freely. It looks like the dust cap is not seating...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-09, 09:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,904
Posted By MWnyc

You are right in that the hex does not act as an...

You are right in that the hex does not act as an adjustment. With both dustcaps off, the axle has some side play, but when mounted the wheel binds up. Under the "dustcaps" is a sealed bearing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-09, 06:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,904
Posted By MWnyc

I found the hex on the ND side (under the...

I found the hex on the ND side (under the dustcap) but adjusting this does not help. I'll try to fiddle with the axle some more. Curiously, the person who gave me the wheels said the rear was mounted...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-19-09, 06:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,904
Posted By MWnyc

Adjusting Ritchey Zero hub

I just got a Ritchey OCR Aero road wheelset that is giving me problems. The front hub is fine, but when the rear is placed in the dropouts and the Q/R is tightened, the wheels binds up. I'm good at...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-16-09, 06:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,490
Posted By MWnyc

I have found it easiest to finger tighten the...

I have found it easiest to finger tighten the cone to just past zero-play, put a (cone) wrench to the cone to hold it in place, and then finger tighten the locknut till it is flush to the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-16-09, 03:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 567
Posted By MWnyc

From my very limited brifter experience (8 speed...

From my very limited brifter experience (8 speed 600), before you open the thing up, try flushing it wd-40, then washing it out with a mild detergent (Joy), hot water and an old toothbrush. If the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-09, 08:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,461
Posted By MWnyc

If you go to 700c wheels brake reach is the first...

If you go to 700c wheels brake reach is the first issue. If you can find nutted calipers with the appropriate reach, your done. 47-57mm brakes will work with some frames, others require 55-73mm reach...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-15-09, 01:58 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,872,393
Posted By MWnyc

I'm partial to road bikes and C/V, so does this...

I'm partial to road bikes and C/V, so does this creation pass as a hybrid? I think it does for the following reasons. Positioning is between road and mountain, gearing is the same, and shifting is on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-09, 01:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,710
Posted By MWnyc

Very true of road frames. I meant more the...

Very true of road frames. I meant more the discarded 10-year old low end mountain bikes I overhauled, tuned and sold for about $60-$75 each. No need to invest in SS parts, and the bikes paid for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-09, 10:56 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,783
Posted By MWnyc

While I have not done it, Sheldon Brown says you...

While I have not done it, Sheldon Brown says you can run 8 cogs and spacers from a 9 speed cassette on a 7 speed freehub body. This requires 9 speed shifters and chain. So 8 out of 9 is the most I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-09, 10:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,710
Posted By MWnyc

Low end bikes can only work "to the level of...

Low end bikes can only work "to the level of their components." Here in NYC, that is good enough to beat a subway fare and give a *** bike significant value. From a mechanics POV, yes, this can be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-09, 05:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,710
Posted By MWnyc

I like the low-mid level also. What is most...

I like the low-mid level also. What is most amusing to me is rebuilding 80's steel road/sport touring frames with flat bars, triple cranks and 7 speed rapidfire shifters. You now have a time tested...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-14-09, 03:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,021
Posted By MWnyc

I searched the thread and read up on the...

I searched the thread and read up on the differences. I remember the few cantilever-compatible levers I've used (like 200gs, for example) lacking a spring loaded lever. Were there standard pull...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-14-09, 02:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,021
Posted By MWnyc

Pardon my off-road ignorance. I thought the...

Pardon my off-road ignorance. I thought the difference was the spring loading in the levers. I have a bike with Alivio 7sp shifters/levers and new Ultegra dual pivots and the combination works great....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-09, 08:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 679
Posted By MWnyc

So I guess there is no difference. I thought...

So I guess there is no difference. I thought maybe there was. I don't mess with too many mountain bike wheels and was not sure if the extra 5mm in spacing would have anything to do with the freehub...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-09, 08:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,380
Posted By MWnyc

Just today I put 105 7 speed DT shifters on a...

Just today I put 105 7 speed DT shifters on a bike with an 8 speed cassette and got it to work smoothly in index mode. Since rx100 is supposedly the same as 105 with a different finish, you should be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-09, 08:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 679
Posted By MWnyc

Freehub compatibility: Road/Mountain

I've been swapping freehub bodies and looking for modern (8-9-10 speed) replacements. On ebay and elsewhere I have found more and cheaper Deore models than road group models (105, ultegra). Since...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-09, 07:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,021
Posted By MWnyc

From my experience, road dual pivots or even...

From my experience, road dual pivots or even single pivots work well with v-brake compatible levers. The spring action mimics the old SLR road levers Shimano made back around the time dual pivots...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-09, 05:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,757
Posted By MWnyc

I've swapped freehub bodies and it is rather...

I've swapped freehub bodies and it is rather easy. A 10mm hex is all you will need to change bodies, but a shorter axle and different cones may be necessary. cs1 is right in that you may be doing a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-09, 09:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 711
Posted By MWnyc

Thanks for the input T-Mar. I think you're right...

Thanks for the input T-Mar. I think you're right about the straight gauge cro-mo because for it's small size, the frameset is rather heavy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-09, 07:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 711
Posted By MWnyc

I'm building it into a flat bar triple with 27"...

I'm building it into a flat bar triple with 27" wheels in pic.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-09, 01:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 711
Posted By MWnyc

No head lugs, 26.4 seat post diameter.

No head lugs, 26.4 seat post diameter.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-09, 10:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 711
Posted By MWnyc

Help identify frame

I got this welded steel frame with forged dropouts on CL a few weeks back. It was built with a quality wheelset (Shimano 600/Wolber) and 8 speed group. After rebuilding my Basso with the wheels and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-09, 09:57 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,643
Posted By MWnyc

As far as overall performance of the pros, does...

As far as overall performance of the pros, does their relatively sudden increase in speed look similar to offensive stats in baseball in the same era? While technology has helped in some respects...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-09, 03:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,316
Posted By MWnyc

Pardon my ignorance, but how would I upload pics...

Pardon my ignorance, but how would I upload pics to BF. Thanks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-09, 12:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,316
Posted By MWnyc

http://www.bikeforums.net///C:/Documents%20and%20S...

http://www.bikeforums.net///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/michael/My%20Documents/My%20Pictures/Picture%20058.jpghttp://www.bikeforums.net///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/michael/My%20Documents/My%20Pi...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-09, 12:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,316
Posted By MWnyc

tried to post pics, I guess that's not how to do...

tried to post pics, I guess that's not how to do it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-09, 12:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,316
Posted By MWnyc

I've built a few flat bar triple road/touring...

I've built a few flat bar triple road/touring bikes out of steel sport/touring frames and you can make it work just fine. A wider bb spindle and a triple front derailleur should be enough....
Forum: Northeast
08-09-09, 08:43 AM
Replies: 268
Views: 26,372
Posted By MWnyc

I just joined BF. Brooklyn-Long Beach is one of...

I just joined BF. Brooklyn-Long Beach is one of my favorite rides, Prospect park is nice, so is the LIE service road. I used to endure going through the Manhattan to ride upstate with NYCC about 15...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-09, 01:49 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 9,078
Posted By MWnyc

Just curious about the life span of a properly...

Just curious about the life span of a properly cared for but heavily used CF bike. How many years can a strong cyclist hammer a full CF bike and expect it to survive? As far as character, no contest....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-09, 03:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 600
Posted By MWnyc

You will probably need to get a braze-on triple...

You will probably need to get a braze-on triple FD. The double may throw long enough to cover three rings, but from my experience the narrower cage on a double will result in significant chain rub in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-09, 08:28 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 503
Posted By MWnyc

Accushift derailleur compatibility

Someone I know has a 1989 Fuji Del Rey with what seems to be a mismatched drive train. The shifters are Suntour Accushift 6 speed downtube, the rear derailleur is a Shimano STX long cage, and the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-09, 06:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 566
Posted By MWnyc

Thanks for the advice. I'll stop being squeamish...

Thanks for the advice. I'll stop being squeamish and grab a drill. I guess the reason why drilling was discouraged at the shop(s) I asked is they know it's perfectly safe, meaning I won't need a new...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-09, 10:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 566
Posted By MWnyc

Feedback on recessed brake mounting

I'm new to BF and would like to know if anyone has run a short-bolt brake mounted inside the steerer tube as Sheldon Brown suggests. I would prefer to avoid drilling anything and would like a vote of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-09, 10:27 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,694
Posted By MWnyc

I'm new to BF and feel that anyone in CV is, like...

I'm new to BF and feel that anyone in CV is, like their bikes, more likely to be concerned with substance rather than style/fashion. Someone in NYC has posted numerous rants against used bikes on CL...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-09, 07:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,288
Posted By MWnyc

I would suggest upgrading the level of...

I would suggest upgrading the level of components, not the vintage or # of speeds. Shimano 600 6/7 speed cassette hubs have taken a lot of abuse and continued to perform for me over the years....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-09, 03:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,398
Posted By MWnyc

Is that dual pivot front brake mounted INSIDE the...

Is that dual pivot front brake mounted INSIDE the fork crown? Or is the crown driller to accept a recessed mounting bolt? I'm looking for opinions on which method is best for mounting short recessed...
Forum: Introductions
07-30-09, 08:37 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 234
Posted By MWnyc

MWnyc

Hello. I was invited to join this forum after a member read my Craigslist post about used bikes. I've been riding my Basso since the mid 1990's and while cash concerns have prevented any new...
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