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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-12, 09:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,054
Posted By nwbikeman

The aero cages are probably Campy and the front...

The aero cages are probably Campy and the front deraileur is a Suntour.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-12, 08:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 810
Posted By nwbikeman

I think it is easier to replace while still...

I think it is easier to replace while still mounted. The older non aero levers would have to remove the brake cable first. Most any aero lever can be mounted over the top of the lever with a dab of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-23-11, 08:48 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,859
Posted By nwbikeman

Start by tightening everything on the bike and in...

Start by tightening everything on the bike and in the drive train. Tighten the crank arms,deraileur to hanger and hanger bolts and make sure the skewers are tight. In a lot of cases the pedals to the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-23-11, 08:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,221
Posted By nwbikeman

No it sounds more like a problem with the front...

No it sounds more like a problem with the front hub especially if the spokes are good. Check both wheels for play in the hubs or if something else could be rubbing.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-23-11, 08:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 488
Posted By nwbikeman

What shifters, stem,downtube,and bar cons all...

What shifters, stem,downtube,and bar cons all have a tension screw to fix this on the side of the shifters. If it is STI then it is probably an adjustment that needs to be made or bad cables.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-23-11, 08:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 484
Posted By nwbikeman

Here are several things that it could be. It...

Here are several things that it could be. It sounds like the cable might possibly be frayed inside the shifter. A kink in the housing or cable will create to much resistance in the cable housing to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-11, 12:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 408
Posted By nwbikeman

If the Bianchi saddle fit well but is just...

If the Bianchi saddle fit well but is just breaking down then you want a saddle with a similar shape across the back. Meaning some saddles are domed across the back and some are flat like the Forte...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-13-11, 12:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 320
Posted By nwbikeman

The cleats should be brand specific as they may...

The cleats should be brand specific as they may get stuck (not release properly) or not engage at all. If you are not sure of the pedal manufacture take them to a shop and most major bike shops have...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
11-13-11, 12:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 776
Posted By nwbikeman

Sorry, I could be wrong on the name I looked it...

Sorry, I could be wrong on the name I looked it up on the internet. I have never been there. I work in Bellevue and get a lot of kids looking for parts and I was told that there is a shop in Ballard...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-11, 04:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,575
Posted By nwbikeman

Anodized rims don't grip as well as non anodized...

Anodized rims don't grip as well as non anodized rims for stopping. If you are a larger rider then go to Kool Stop ads in the Salmon color which is a softer compound for added grip. Also trim back...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
11-12-11, 03:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 776
Posted By nwbikeman

Electric bikes northwest in Ballard could...

Electric bikes northwest in Ballard could possibly help you with this. They are the only place I know of that repairs Electric Bikes or scooters.
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-12-11, 12:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 512
Posted By nwbikeman

If your good at landing it should handle drops or...

If your good at landing it should handle drops or gaps just fine. But if you bottom out the shocks with 100mm of travel. Then modify the fork springs and watch the rear shock pressure. I will also...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-11, 04:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 810
Posted By nwbikeman

These shifters are around as well as bar end...

These shifters are around as well as bar end shifter's or your friction lever. You might have some spacing issues with the original crankset since the chain will be some much narrower than the 6...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-11, 04:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 723
Posted By nwbikeman

Most all of the major brands make a bike that...

Most all of the major brands make a bike that will fit you. Specialized and Trek are what we sell and I would find a dealer in your area to get sized so you have an idea how it should fit before you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-09-11, 01:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,514
Posted By nwbikeman

Look and see if there is a black rubber seal on...

Look and see if there is a black rubber seal on the non drive side of the rear wheel. Most likely that there is and it will rub on the hub so put a drop of oil on the seal and it will go away.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-05-11, 11:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 428
Posted By nwbikeman

The frames geometry is totally different not the...

The frames geometry is totally different not the components. Look at Specialized web site at the Transition bike geometry then look at one of the Allez series and it gives frame geometry specs....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-05-11, 11:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,565
Posted By nwbikeman

The specialized stem comes with several shims to...

The specialized stem comes with several shims to change the angle so there maybe a taller one for your stem and you will probably need to lengthen at least the front brake cable to raise it any...
Forum: BMX
10-22-11, 02:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,067
Posted By nwbikeman

They will probably be 3/16" front and 1/4" rear...

They will probably be 3/16" front and 1/4" rear unless you have 14 mill axles. Replace them all will be a couple bucks. Get some good bicycle grease, not auto wheel bearing grease as it is designed...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-22-11, 01:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,262
Posted By nwbikeman

This would be a M series mountain bike frame as...

This would be a M series mountain bike frame as the F series bikes came with the Cannondale headshock, were the Suspension was built into the fork with a over sized headtube.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-11, 01:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,893
Posted By nwbikeman

3 speed hub

Look for an older Raleigh 3 speed. I believe that they came both rim brake or coaster hubs. Might find a hub or wheel rom a low rider bike but think they used 72 spoke hubs not 40. Also try Oldroads...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-13-11, 08:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 856
Posted By nwbikeman

Exotec FSX 2 (info needed)

I just got this bike and am having a hard time finding info on it. I was able to find some reviews from what appears to be US Soldiers in Germany. The bike is full suspension. It has full XT with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-11, 12:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 841
Posted By nwbikeman

If you have a shop that sells used parts you...

If you have a shop that sells used parts you should be fine. If not then a new deraileur that is 7 speed compatable should work on an older bike so long as it is a direct mounting deraileur and not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-11, 01:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,397
Posted By nwbikeman

New brake pads work better than pads that are...

New brake pads work better than pads that are several years old as they get hard and don't grip as well. The kool stops are the best for stopping power over the stock pads. And I would sell these...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-11, 12:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,021
Posted By nwbikeman

You can build this bike your self? Parts are not...

You can build this bike your self? Parts are not worth the money and both Trek and Specialized have stopped the carbon back bone design because if you get the deraileur stuck in the spokes some how...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-22-11, 12:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,679
Posted By nwbikeman

This bike would be way to small, you should be on...

This bike would be way to small, you should be on about a 54 cm. or 56 with a shorter top tube length based on your inseam.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-11, 08:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,410
Posted By nwbikeman

You need to check closely as some of these bikes...

You need to check closely as some of these bikes had an under sized stem and not a true 1" fork. So headsets and forks could be a fit issue for your frame.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-11, 12:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,842
Posted By nwbikeman

Possibly the wrong freehub as there were 6,7 and...

Possibly the wrong freehub as there were 6,7 and 8 speed freehub bodies.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-11, 09:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 654
Posted By nwbikeman

The freehub bodies run about $60-$90 to replace...

The freehub bodies run about $60-$90 to replace on most after market hubs. And the other expense is they are using an over sized axle so probably a bearing that cost more than the more common 6001...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-11, 12:09 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,440
Posted By nwbikeman

A group ride is usually riding as a group and not...

A group ride is usually riding as a group and not dropping the slower riders. The racing can be for after the ride and with people that you would want to hang with or get to know better, for me it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-11, 11:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,103
Posted By nwbikeman

I don't know about the threading but you can...

I don't know about the threading but you can check Sheldon Brown.com. Repairs you can use Park Tool.com. You are changing everything on the bike to make it a single speed and not gears. So the rear...
Forum: Commuting
06-02-11, 12:26 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,511
Posted By nwbikeman

They are talking about the frames geometry. The...

They are talking about the frames geometry. The frame angles of the forks head tube and the seat tube is more relaxed angles of the seat tube and head tube,this slows the steering down and the longer...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-01-11, 12:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 812
Posted By nwbikeman

The BB is different based on the cranks offset....

The BB is different based on the cranks offset. So crankset first then the BB to fit the frame in question.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-11, 09:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,485
Posted By nwbikeman

If this was a Trek you would probably buy a new...

If this was a Trek you would probably buy a new bike for asking price. I would look at a last year close out bike, Specialized Allez with Shimano 105 for about a grand. This would be a lot nicer...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-11, 09:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 543
Posted By nwbikeman

It is a bike from the 70's that looks like it has...

It is a bike from the 70's that looks like it has been redone. $200 for a bike would get you a bike with alloy wheels,cranks and deraileurs, instead of all steel. I would keep looking unless this is...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-28-11, 10:25 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,271
Posted By nwbikeman

In the shop on all bikes get Permatex Anti seize....

In the shop on all bikes get Permatex Anti seize. Here in the NW it rains a lot and moisture in the BB can be a problem and will cause it to creak. On any sealed square taper, Octalink bb, or...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-27-11, 05:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,231
Posted By nwbikeman

I would use a mattress box so you won't need to...

I would use a mattress box so you won't need to take the bike apart, just turn the bars side ways, remove pedals and roll it in. If you use the 2 box method then it needs to be taken apart like a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-11, 09:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 743
Posted By nwbikeman

The Tiagra group is slightly better but I have...

The Tiagra group is slightly better but I have found that the Tiagra shifters are about the only difference and that they hold up a little better, but not $200 worth. But before you buy see if you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-11, 08:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 730
Posted By nwbikeman

what components do you have? This color was used...

what components do you have? This color was used in the late 90's. The fork and stem are not original.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-21-11, 06:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,685
Posted By nwbikeman

You would be touching up the frame to keep it...

You would be touching up the frame to keep it from rusting. Finger nail polish or model paint will do fine but will probably have to make your own mix to come close in matching the shade of orange...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-21-11, 05:31 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,404
Posted By nwbikeman

Mechanics then Vintage bikes.

Mechanics then Vintage bikes.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-11, 04:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 439
Posted By nwbikeman

A mountain bike crank would probably work well...

A mountain bike crank would probably work well for this as most of them have a large ring of 42 or 44 with a 32 middle ring and then remove the inner ring.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-11, 04:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 730
Posted By nwbikeman

well look at E bay or look up Klein bikes web and...

well look at E bay or look up Klein bikes web and try to pin point year as long as components are original to the bike.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-11, 11:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 481
Posted By nwbikeman

Take the good one in to the LBS and have them...

Take the good one in to the LBS and have them match it up as there are 4 or 5 sizes. Could be a 9.5 or SAE.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-21-11, 11:23 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,593
Posted By nwbikeman

You need the toe clips or the clipless pedals to...

You need the toe clips or the clipless pedals to keep your feet on the pedals, and put the brakes back on till your good with the set up.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-11, 03:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,113
Posted By nwbikeman

Here in Seattle that would be a fair price if in...

Here in Seattle that would be a fair price if in condition as posted. Trek's are very popular here and usually sell fast. So if this was a repost then i would haggle.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-20-11, 10:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 886
Posted By nwbikeman

If it is that old I think he will loose a lot...

If it is that old I think he will loose a lot more by parting it out. Here in Seattle a frame like this would post for 250-450 based on condition. There is a Raleigh International Mark II here for...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-19-11, 08:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,358
Posted By nwbikeman

Just down shift a gear or two but don't let up on...

Just down shift a gear or two but don't let up on the peddles and hold it and then reel of the gears till you get tired. It will take several weeks or longer to get the cadence up to around 100rpm....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-11, 05:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 965
Posted By nwbikeman

Changing the bars might also require a different...

Changing the bars might also require a different saddle since you will be sitting further back on your tail bone.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-19-11, 05:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 631
Posted By nwbikeman

Looks like an older version of the Raleigh Capri.

Looks like an older version of the Raleigh Capri.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-11, 10:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 538
Posted By nwbikeman

Shimano Deore would be a an almost exact...

Shimano Deore would be a an almost exact replacement and I would consider the new LX to be an upgrade but this deraileur works best with 9 speed, but should work of find an older LX,XT, or XTR rear...
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