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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-20, 01:14 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,718
Posted By noahsmonark

The color is RAL 5011 "steel blue" - the bike is...

The color is RAL 5011 "steel blue" - the bike is powder coated and the paint still looks amazing with the original shine intact, but the coating doesn't respond to scratches that well imo.

Bike is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-20, 02:13 AM
Replies: 9,086
Views: 3,158,006
Posted By noahsmonark

Here's my 1998 Tunturi Kayapo, the bike is...

Here's my 1998 Tunturi Kayapo, the bike is Finnish and the frame is plasma welded in Finland as well, it's a pretty light weight ride. Back in the days it was my dream bike after it won with a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-20, 11:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 999
Posted By noahsmonark

Ok that's reassuring. Thanks much for the...

Ok that's reassuring.

Thanks much for the input guys.



Alright, appreciate the info.

Receipt's gone.. It does also say 559 on the box though, which is probably why I've gotten these tubes...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-20, 11:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 999
Posted By noahsmonark

Tires 'n' tubes confusion - 90's mtb

Once again I seem to be lost in the sea of different tire/tube sizes, markings etc.

I'm putting my old 90's mountain bike back up to spec for the winter, for short rides and sometimes forest roads...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-20, 12:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,549
Posted By noahsmonark

Cool to hear you got the same model! This...

Cool to hear you got the same model!

This one's now got brand new hubs, spokes and alloy rims (though not 700c as I previously planned) - and a new 6-speed Nervar freewheel and the bike looks and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-20, 02:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,763
Posted By noahsmonark

Success. DIYed a rather elegant chainring...

Success.

DIYed a rather elegant chainring bolt tool, soaked the backside of the bolts in plenty of penetrating oil overnight (I used CRC Rust Off) and the 70-year-old bolts did come off. Didn't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-20, 09:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,763
Posted By noahsmonark

Oh... Dang... You're right, I just checked and...

Oh... Dang... You're right, I just checked and the bolt extends just a little too far, so a regular screwdriver won't do me any good here :( Another special tool to search for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-20, 09:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,763
Posted By noahsmonark

Great stuff, appreciated. So, going...

Great stuff, appreciated.




So, going with the tools I got.

First cleanup all around the area, then some oil... Let it soak properly... Then, maybe if I used a soldering iron (?) to touch...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-20, 07:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,763
Posted By noahsmonark

Swapping a 1950's Simplex outer chainring

Looking to build some confidence after having snapped off a bolt twice in the past year, causing a major headache.

I just got a good deal on a nice shiny outer chainring for my 1950's Monark Blå...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-20, 09:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,549
Posted By noahsmonark

Awesome thanks! :thumb: Much...

Awesome thanks! :thumb:





Much appreciated :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-20, 07:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,549
Posted By noahsmonark

Ah, I didn't know that can happen. It's a...

Ah, I didn't know that can happen. It's a possibility, then.





Thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-20, 08:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,549
Posted By noahsmonark

Cool, I was wondering about that actually,...

Cool, I was wondering about that actually, whether these are a rare sighting there as well - round here (Finland) they naturally are.





Lights aren't used too often on this, so for now it's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-20, 02:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,549
Posted By noahsmonark

Batavus Mixte Tourist (1970-ish)

I put this one together for my wife, was looking for the right mixte to come along and luckily this Dutch bike did, right in time before summer.

Phase one is complete and it's ready to ride, phase...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-20, 06:18 AM
Replies: 6,529
Views: 804,270
Posted By noahsmonark

[ EDIT: Ok it looks like I may have found a local...

[ EDIT: Ok it looks like I may have found a local match ]


ISO / WTB spare part for Huret Allvit rear derailleur:

The rod/shaft, pictured below, snapped in half as I was tightening the cable....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-20, 09:04 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,192
Posted By noahsmonark

Good tip! And - will do! :thumb:

Good tip!

And - will do! :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-20, 03:09 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,192
Posted By noahsmonark

Tightened the BB and it's perfect now - won't...

Tightened the BB and it's perfect now - won't want to do it with a hammer and a screwdriver ever again though, so yep, next time round I'll have gotten a lock ring wrench for sure.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-20, 01:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,192
Posted By noahsmonark

Ah, that does sound very tempting - I wasn't too...

Ah, that does sound very tempting - I wasn't too excited looking at the prices of complete aftermarket wheelsets, while building them from scratch part-by-part wasn't exactly what I had in mind for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-20, 12:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,192
Posted By noahsmonark

Much appreciate the instructions, super helpful....

Much appreciate the instructions, super helpful. Just watched RJ The Bike Guy's video on a Peugeot BB as well, and combined with this, it WILL be the correct direction I'll be whacking it this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-20, 01:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,192
Posted By noahsmonark

Good stuff, cheers. Ah, nope, not...

Good stuff, cheers.




Ah, nope, not pedal wiggle - bottom bracket wiggle.

So when I push/pull one pedal or crank arm away or toward the frame, I can see and feel the other one moving about...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-20, 12:43 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 17,655
Posted By noahsmonark

MX is my go-to camera too, just a lovely little...

MX is my go-to camera too, just a lovely little thing. It's got interchangeable focusing screens btw (easy to just flip it out - just make sure not to attempt to wipe it clean with anything, a rocket...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-20, 10:20 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 17,655
Posted By noahsmonark

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Actually one of my favorite things to do in the whole world is to cruise...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-20, 09:11 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,186
Posted By noahsmonark

What a beautiful bike!

What a beautiful bike!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-20, 03:13 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,192
Posted By noahsmonark

Haha, what a mess. Not too picky...

Haha, what a mess.





Not too picky in terms of when/where a given part is manufactured (in fact it wouldn't even have been a deal braker for me if I'd just found an 'ok quality' completely...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-20, 12:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,192
Posted By noahsmonark

Ah, good pointers guys, cheers, just what I was...

Ah, good pointers guys, cheers, just what I was wondering about.

Of these mentioned brands, are there any I should avoid for the reason that they have, say, way harder to find freewheel...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-20, 11:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,192
Posted By noahsmonark

Nice! If I got this right, the rim's inner...

Nice! If I got this right, the rim's inner diameter for a 27" rim is 630mm while with a 700c it is 622mm.

This would require me to slide the brake pads down just 4mm - perfect, as this wouldn't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-20, 10:50 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,192
Posted By noahsmonark

Oh, wow. Actually, all this time I was under the...

Oh, wow. Actually, all this time I was under the impression 700c is bigger than 27" - not smaller. I had read somewhere that 700c equals to 29" which led to confusion. Now, it looks like 700c is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-20, 09:36 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,192
Posted By noahsmonark

1970's style rim+hub musings (27")

I'm putting together a bike for my wife - I'll make a post with pictures once I get it up and running.

The bike (70's Batavus) is nothing special in terms of weight/parts but it's the perfect size...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-19, 02:31 AM
Replies: 6,529
Views: 804,270
Posted By noahsmonark

ISO/WTB caliper brake center rod/shaft. ...

ISO/WTB caliper brake center rod/shaft.

Threads are busted on the center axle on my front brakes; I can no longer tighten the bolt. I was hoping someone might have a spare for me.

The part I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-19, 02:18 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,973
Posted By noahsmonark

No luck... :) Just to update, haha. MKS...

No luck... :) Just to update, haha.

MKS Sylvan pedals with 1/2 threading are nowhere to be found (upon closer look, that link which mentions them is 17 years old anyway) and I don't know if I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-19, 12:56 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,973
Posted By noahsmonark

Ah, I see what you mean!

Ah, I see what you mean!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-19, 12:52 AM
Replies: 6,529
Views: 804,270
Posted By noahsmonark

Alright! Really appreciate you guys having a look...

Alright! Really appreciate you guys having a look though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-19, 02:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,973
Posted By noahsmonark

I'm certainly drawn towards them, especially if...

I'm certainly drawn towards them, especially if they'd be a fit straight away. I mean, they should be, since they're stated 1/2"... Right...

I'm trying to keep most of the bike original or at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-19, 02:18 AM
Replies: 6,529
Views: 804,270
Posted By noahsmonark

Awesome, thanks!

Awesome, thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-19, 06:23 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,973
Posted By noahsmonark

Good tip!

Good tip!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-19, 10:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,973
Posted By noahsmonark

This is a great suggestion - I had no idea MKS...

This is a great suggestion - I had no idea MKS made these with a 1/2" spindle and I have to admit, their pedals do look the part. I've seen some models where the aluminum shine is too dim/matte (same...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-19, 12:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,973
Posted By noahsmonark

I looked further into the world of pedals - my...

I looked further into the world of pedals - my pedals are pictured below. I'd like to confirm the following.

My thread size from crest-to-crest is ~ 12,5mm give or take. Google tells me one piece...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-19, 12:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,973
Posted By noahsmonark

Certainly liking the suggestions! Summer...

Certainly liking the suggestions!

Summer here in Finland only lasts a few months and seeing as I've already spent weeks and weeks thinking about these ridiculous dust caps, I'd prefer a no-hassle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-19, 11:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,973
Posted By noahsmonark

Thanks - ok I just did, fingers crossed. ...

Thanks - ok I just did, fingers crossed.

Everything on my bike seems rare as hell, sigh... I'm pretty close to just start riding without the dust caps at this point. If I'd known the dust caps...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-19, 10:47 PM
Replies: 6,529
Views: 804,270
Posted By noahsmonark

Sure! Here you go. The inside diameter of the cap...

Sure! Here you go. The inside diameter of the cap should be ~ 19-20mm (while with the more common, octagonal shaped cap, which I already tried, the inside diameter is ~ 20-21mm)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-19, 02:32 AM
Replies: 6,529
Views: 804,270
Posted By noahsmonark

ISO / desperately WTB two dust caps for ca....

ISO / desperately WTB two dust caps for ca. 1950's Lyotard pedals.

These dust caps have an internal thread (MKS replacements don't work).

Please note that the more common Lyotard dust cap with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-19, 02:12 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,973
Posted By noahsmonark

Thank you very much juvela - unfortunately,...

Thank you very much juvela - unfortunately, though, this seems to be incorrect.

I was sent these exact dust caps pictured, after asking around the "ISO and for trade" -thread here, they finally...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-19, 01:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,534
Posted By noahsmonark

Ok. This is good material. Noted. When I did the...

Ok. This is good material. Noted. When I did the chain I just went by the general rule of thumb, and if I recall correctly I figured a little too tight will be better than a little too loose.



...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-19, 08:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,534
Posted By noahsmonark

Amazingly helpful responses, thanks. ...

Amazingly helpful responses, thanks.

Salamandrine - no it has two chainwheels up front, 10 speeds total.

What I've tried so far is check the limit screws and do test drives with different...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-19, 07:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,534
Posted By noahsmonark

Thanks for the tip! I actually had no idea the...

Thanks for the tip! I actually had no idea the length of the housing loop might have something to do with this - I'll have to try that out asap.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-19, 02:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,534
Posted By noahsmonark

First gear feels bumpy

Any thoughts on what could be a likely cause for a slightly bumpy first/lowest gear?

1950's Monark - Maillard Atom 66 (5-speed) freewheel - Huret Allvit derailleur

The chain is less than two...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-19, 10:47 AM
Replies: 6,529
Views: 804,270
Posted By noahsmonark

greg3rd48 great! Sent you a PM. :thumb:

greg3rd48 great! Sent you a PM. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-19, 12:52 AM
Replies: 6,529
Views: 804,270
Posted By noahsmonark

ISO/WTB two dust caps for my 1950's Lyotard...

ISO/WTB two dust caps for my 1950's Lyotard (French) pedals.

The caps should be just over 20mm wide and have an internal thread ( = the readily available MKS dust caps don't fit in my case) - if...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-19, 01:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,973
Posted By noahsmonark

Alright, thanks for clearing that out. Replacing...

Alright, thanks for clearing that out. Replacing a couple of dust caps turned out to be trickier than I thought. :(

JohnDThompson mentioned the name Lyotard - this is the brand of my pedals? I am...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-19, 09:10 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,973
Posted By noahsmonark

Thanks for the input! The caps are pretty...

Thanks for the input! The caps are pretty expensive so I'm trying to get a little insight before ordering a dud online. Are there any solid DIY methods available for protecting the outer bearings?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-19, 12:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,973
Posted By noahsmonark

MKS pedal dust cap compatibility

Hey guys,

it never occurred to me that the pedals on my Monark (this one: https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1114451-monark-special-racer-bla-blixten-ca-1950-1960-a.html ) are missing...
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