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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 304
Posted By Oldbill

Nishiki Continental

Nice Canadian spec Nishiki Continental made by Kawamura. Made in Japan and every part was excellent quality. Suntour/Diacompe/Sugino (forged AT cranks in 83) on a quality CrMo frame with a 40 spoke...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-24, 06:44 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,560
Posted By Oldbill

1965 Moulton Automatic

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1965 Moulton Automatic

My Moulton Automatic is still ridden...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-24, 12:46 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,732
Posted By Oldbill

Working in a bike shop during the 80s we would...

Working in a bike shop during the 80s we would leave the fix cup in for overhauling the BB.
If we had to take out a tough fixed cup out we would remove the wheels, turn the frame horizontal, clamp...
Forum: Touring
02-11-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,571
Posted By Oldbill

Insurance

Don't forget to make sure you have 3rd party liability (sometimes called personal liability) insurance for riding your own bike in Japan. It is legally required in most areas. You probably won't be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-29-23, 08:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 439
Posted By Oldbill

Maybe check out Diacompe vintage 80's Model G...

Maybe check out Diacompe vintage 80's Model G brakes and same era Diacompe levers . They work well with good modulation and the levers are easy to get replacement hoods for.
Add some good brake pads...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-23, 12:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 846
Posted By Oldbill

Partial list of early/mid 80's Canadian...

Partial list of early/mid 80's Canadian distributed mountain bikes.

Apollo / Kuwahara
Norco
Nishiki (Canadian models designed by Norco)
Specialized
BRC
Miyata
Canadian Raleigh
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-23, 10:21 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,612
Posted By Oldbill

Norco Magnum Series

The Norco Magnum series are worth upgrading.
A little history.....
Canadian Norco dealer bike shops back in the 80's got the full lower line of Norcos and if they reached a certain sales level they...
Forum: Touring
05-29-23, 08:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,907
Posted By Oldbill

There are still quite a few old touring bikes...

There are still quite a few old touring bikes that were never ridden much. I have found several 80s Nishikis (Canadian edition Kuwamura ones) and Miyatas that still had the original brake pads and...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-24-23, 08:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,094
Posted By Oldbill

I met Mr Brodie at a Vancouver bike swap meet a...

I met Mr Brodie at a Vancouver bike swap meet a couple of weeks ago. He had one of his custom bikes on display. Very cool to see him (and his bike) up close. The bike was outstanding ,and yes, he is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-23, 07:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 827
Posted By Oldbill

Yes, it is possible it is not a Vitus frame but I...

Yes, it is possible it is not a Vitus frame but I googled it and found one fuzzy picture of a Vitus beam frame with that curved top bar.

The frame is steel, but no decal showing the type of tubing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-23, 06:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 827
Posted By Oldbill

Vitus Frame Quality?

I picked up an old Vitus beam frame with beam attached (Softride type) at a local bike swap. I only wanted the beam, but when I was removing it I was horrified with the head tube frame welding.

It...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-23, 12:50 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 4,220
Posted By Oldbill

There is no right answer for this question about...

There is no right answer for this question about what makes a real bike mechanic. As someone earlier pointed out, it is all relative to when you were trained and the level of the bikes you worked on....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-23, 08:11 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 6,857
Posted By Oldbill

E pump solution?

I have never tried this electric cube pump, but if it works as advertised it may be a solution.
About the same weight as inflater/cartridges and it looks more compact....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-05-23, 02:35 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 16,227
Posted By Oldbill

Change is inevitable but only good for some

I am old school and tour on a friction 3x6 so this won't really affect me.
It will affect LBS severely. Imagine selling this year's bikes knowing the components used on them are being phased out and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-03-20, 01:10 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 20,208
Posted By Oldbill

The 80/90s mountain bikes were the simplest...

The 80/90s mountain bikes were the simplest designs that used decent quality components. Most of the components are still able to be replaced by parts used on current low end bikes. Why do low cost...
Forum: Touring
11-25-20, 10:03 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 12,823
Posted By Oldbill

I think it is a reaction to the times and supply...

I think it is a reaction to the times and supply issues. Most manufacturers will reduce their lines and utilize as many parts between models as they can.
​​​​​​The result will be less selection as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-20, 12:22 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 22,624
Posted By Oldbill

I like vintage bicycles for the same reason I...

I like vintage bicycles for the same reason I like vintage cars. They are both fun to work on, ride/drive, and using them actually reduces carbon emissions. It is a huge carbon footprint to replace...
Forum: Touring
11-13-20, 07:27 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 8,327
Posted By Oldbill

I thought of bar ends but they were the wrong...

I thought of bar ends but they were the wrong diameter (too small) and they would make the position of riding "on the brake hoods" unusable/uncomfortable because of the bump.
I tried many different...
Forum: Touring
11-13-20, 07:12 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 8,327
Posted By Oldbill

Both Bars

The best is a combination. Brake handles on both bars.
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Both bars....
Forum: Beach Cruisers
10-25-20, 10:04 PM
Replies: 1,497
Views: 534,275
Posted By Oldbill

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CCM Cruiser
Forum: Beach Cruisers
10-25-20, 10:01 PM
Replies: 1,497
Views: 534,275
Posted By Oldbill

Vintage CCM converted to 26" wheels (shimano D...

Vintage CCM converted to 26" wheels (shimano D coaster hub) . Period correct buzzer and mirror. Flip up seat for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-20, 05:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,009
Posted By Oldbill

The Sasquatch is a great bike to turn into a...

The Sasquatch is a great bike to turn into a touring bike. Long frame with a lower bottom bracket than on the later mountain bikes. It was not the Norco mountain bike top of the line though, the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-19-20, 01:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,216
Posted By Oldbill

If the tool fits right, put the tool in a bench...

If the tool fits right, put the tool in a bench vise facing up, put the wheel down on the tool and turn the wheel. If there is room, put a wheel nut to hold the tool in place and when the freewheel...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-15-20, 06:40 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,551
Posted By Oldbill

Use your Presta tubes. Make a spacer by taking a...

Use your Presta tubes. Make a spacer by taking a Schrader valve cap, cut off the closed end and slide it over the Presta valve. Run the nut on the Presta valve down over it to hold it in place.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-13-20, 08:15 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,145
Posted By Oldbill

So you let drivers guess which way you are going...

So you let drivers guess which way you are going and what exit you will take. What could possibly go wrong.......
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-11-20, 01:00 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,145
Posted By Oldbill

I agree with using both hands to signal normally,...

I agree with using both hands to signal normally, but there are times it does not work. In our area we have lots of traffic circles. In a small traffic circle I always pull into the circle with my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-20, 08:13 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,581
Posted By Oldbill

I learned to ride on a Moulton 4 my brother...

I learned to ride on a Moulton 4 my brother bought with his paper route money. It was such a smooth ride. I don't know what happened to it but I do remember it having a problem with the SA 4 speed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-20, 09:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,426
Posted By Oldbill

I used to work in a cycle touring shop back in...

I used to work in a cycle touring shop back in the 80's and I bought a Touring 14 (burgundy) for personal use. Good frame, and I did it up as a full on touring 18 speed with many custom bits. I just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-20, 08:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,337
Posted By Oldbill

Most (if not all) Norco Magnum series were made...

Most (if not all) Norco Magnum series were made by Kawamura and were mid/upper bikes that were roughly the same bike as the Canadian Nishiki. Smaller bike dealers could buy all the Norco line and if...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-20, 10:59 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 18,818
Posted By Oldbill

Mid 80's Japanese bikes built by Kawamura and...

Mid 80's Japanese bikes built by Kawamura and Kuwahara with CrMo double/triple/quad butted frames.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-20, 01:50 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,324
Posted By Oldbill

Women generally have wider set pelvic bones so...

Women generally have wider set pelvic bones so the wider rear portion of the saddle keeps the bones from pushing out over the edge of the saddle.
Men have 3 point support where women really only...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-13-20, 12:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 833
Posted By Oldbill

I have used Alhonga brake cables (road and mtn) ...

I have used Alhonga brake cables (road and mtn)
​​​​​for years and never had a bad one. They are sold out of the Babac wholesale parts supplier in Quebec. I have also used Alhonga brake pads that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-20, 09:41 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,568
Posted By Oldbill

Kuwahara and Canadian spec Nishiki built by...

Kuwahara and Canadian spec Nishiki built by Kawamura (also some Norco were the same bike as Nishiki but wearing different decals).
I was a tech back in the 80s and every year we would look at the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-20, 08:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,808
Posted By Oldbill

Back in the day wrenching (80s) we would take a...

Back in the day wrenching (80s) we would take a Schrader plastic valve cap, cut off the closed end (so it is a spacer), slide it over the Presta valve and run the Presta nut against it. It is free,...
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