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10-16-22, 10:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 645
Posted By thook

Ah! Just a bit too big. Really nice bike, though....

Ah! Just a bit too big. Really nice bike, though. GLWTS. Thanks!!
10-15-22, 06:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 645
Posted By thook

How are you measuring the size? From BB center to...

How are you measuring the size? From BB center to the top of the seat tube? Also, what is the top tube length? I'm mighty interested if it's 57cm or less. Oh, and is the top tube level or sloped at...
10-07-22, 07:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,187
Posted By thook

I don't think the motor on the dremel would be...

I don't think the motor on the dremel would be robust enough. I dunno....maybe if you spaced out driling time so the motor doesn't get too hot. Even then, would the dremel have an adequate slow...
10-02-22, 09:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 578
Posted By thook

I came for the snake oil...pfffth

I came for the snake oil...pfffth
09-30-22, 03:44 AM
Replies: 6,490
Views: 762,233
Posted By thook

i have one sugino 45t silver and two 30t rings....

i have one sugino 45t silver and two 30t rings. one 30t is silver steel and the other is a campy black. got anything for trade? PM!
09-24-22, 07:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,329
Posted By thook

So, what I'd thought of doing was masking off the...

So, what I'd thought of doing was masking off the rims and spokes cutting off tape where the brake surface is. Then spraying a light coat of easy off to the brake surface and then cleaning it to...
09-22-22, 11:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,329
Posted By thook

I know!!! Imagine the applications....

I know!!! Imagine the applications....
09-22-22, 11:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,329
Posted By thook

Yes, I'm talking about hard anodized rims. A set...

Yes, I'm talking about hard anodized rims. A set of Matrix Titan touring rims.
09-22-22, 02:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,329
Posted By thook

Anodized rims; removing from brake surface?

Has anyone ever done this with good results? I've removed anodizing from rims before, but only from the entire rim. I never liked the finished result so vowed to not do it, again. However, can you...
09-06-22, 12:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 390
Posted By thook

In that case, I'll either respace this cassette...

In that case, I'll either respace this cassette or sell/trade it. I went through enough getting the Ultegra group together to go and split it up, now
09-05-22, 11:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 390
Posted By thook

11spd and rear derailleur compatibility

I picked up an OpenPro/Dura Ace wheelset today for $60 in really good shape and it came with an 11-28 11spd cassette. I've never used anything beyond 9spd gear. As well, I don't have any 11spd...
05-07-22, 12:20 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,874
Posted By thook

even at $795, still would'a been a total snag!...

even at $795, still would'a been a total snag! i'd have paid that.....if i actually had that kind of money :)

great score! color me green....
03-08-22, 11:33 AM
Replies: 9,028
Views: 3,099,668
Posted By thook

you mean like pacenti crown? i've seen those pop...

you mean like pacenti crown? i've seen those pop up on ebay from time to time
03-07-22, 07:44 PM
Replies: 9,028
Views: 3,099,668
Posted By thook

what size is the steer tube? here's a fork that's...

what size is the steer tube? here's a fork that's 1in threaded. i got one of these, but use it threadless since the steer tube is so long
...
03-06-22, 06:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 645
Posted By thook

I'd go with a good condition short cage RD of the...

I'd go with a good condition short cage RD of the early 90's deore dx or xt line. Solid pieces of gear and look quite sharp
02-19-22, 03:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 994
Posted By thook

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1080x1920/screenshot_20220219_123729_chrome_3b4605034e3cfae8eb61883dfdbe3b17051d3b6a.jpg
02-18-22, 02:06 PM
Replies: 6,490
Views: 762,233
Posted By thook

found it. :). PM me your address and i can send...

found it. :). PM me your address and i can send it off tomorrow in the mail
02-18-22, 01:26 PM
Replies: 6,490
Views: 762,233
Posted By thook

well, i don't have anything like. i'll look for...

well, i don't have anything like. i'll look for the lever/s, though
02-18-22, 12:57 PM
Replies: 6,490
Views: 762,233
Posted By thook

what all are you needing? besides the clamp, that...

what all are you needing? besides the clamp, that is
02-18-22, 12:52 PM
Replies: 6,490
Views: 762,233
Posted By thook

I have some modolo levers and they MIGHT have the...

I have some modolo levers and they MIGHT have the same style clamp. I'll have to look tomorrow, if you can wait a minute or three :)
02-16-22, 05:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,458
Posted By thook

mineral spirits get recommended around here for...

mineral spirits get recommended around here for cleaning. nylon brushes are good to scrub with. and, it'd be swell if you had an air compressor. those make short work of blowing all the crud off at...
02-10-22, 07:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 244
Posted By thook

PM sent!!

PM sent!!
02-09-22, 06:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,311
Posted By thook

Here's a forum ad with campy hubs and mavic rims ...

Here's a forum ad with campy hubs and mavic rims

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage-sales/1244943-fs-campagnolo-veloce-mavix-cxp21-9speed-wheelset.html
02-09-22, 02:53 PM
Replies: 2,804
Views: 1,120,061
Posted By thook

what tires are those? i know they're 27". they...

what tires are those? i know they're 27". they kinda look like club roost cross terra
02-09-22, 01:52 PM
Replies: 2,336
Views: 553,622
Posted By thook

I've only seen the trailer. Looks sufficiently...

I've only seen the trailer. Looks sufficiently <<meh>>....haha!
02-09-22, 07:53 AM
Replies: 2,336
Views: 553,622
Posted By thook

that was damn fine film!! when nick cage is on,...

that was damn fine film!! when nick cage is on, he's really on
02-08-22, 05:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,533
Posted By thook

I would contact the seller and express your...

I would contact the seller and express your desires and concerns. It's not unreasonable. And, you may be surprised to find the seller quite flexible and be willing to consolidate the items. OTOH, I...
02-08-22, 01:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 718
Posted By thook

take the cable loose from the derailleur and make...

take the cable loose from the derailleur and make sure the shifter will go through all clicks starting at the first. there will be seven clicks ending in eigth gear
02-07-22, 07:05 PM
Replies: 9,028
Views: 3,099,668
Posted By thook

I would guess for a little extra leverage towards...

I would guess for a little extra leverage towards the end of the stroke. Get a little more oomph once the pads have hit and compressed against the rim.
02-07-22, 02:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,851
Posted By thook

I haven't had to do this, but if I were to do it...

I haven't had to do this, but if I were to do it I'd find something to shim the quill inside the steerer (very thin aluminum...maybe a soda can?) and use an wedge meant for a 22.2 steerer/stem. The...
02-07-22, 12:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,571
Posted By thook

I have three uniglide 7spd hubs that are...

I have three uniglide 7spd hubs that are hyperglide comatible. All three have the one wide spline, but also have accommodation for the UG thread on locking cog and/or HG the lock ring. You sure you...
02-06-22, 06:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 883
Posted By thook

i think rivendell has a sizing chart for their...

i think rivendell has a sizing chart for their bikes. they used to, anyway. i always thought grant petersen has a very solid foundation for getting a comfortable match to a person height. some people...
02-06-22, 12:45 PM
Replies: 6,490
Views: 762,233
Posted By thook

i'm not suggesting you invert the bars like in...

i'm not suggesting you invert the bars like in the photo. it's just the only photo i could find with road levers on it. otherwise, those sparrow bars are normal cruiser bars like those nittos, or...
02-05-22, 06:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 883
Posted By thook

well, you're question seemed largely centered...

well, you're question seemed largely centered around sizing vs type of top tube. a 56cm step through will fit the same as a horizontal top tubed frame....given all other geometrical aspects are the...
02-05-22, 05:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 883
Posted By thook

sizing has not anything to do with gender,...

sizing has not anything to do with gender, though. it's all about proportion.... same as a male. i'm 5'6, but have long legs for my height (82.5cm pbh). i can comfortably ride up between a 22" to 23"...
02-05-22, 03:16 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,806
Posted By thook

lol...i swear, how could this procedure get...

lol...i swear, how could this procedure get complicated to people? one doesn't need specialized tools or fixtures to do this nor even stress about it coming out perfectly round. just do it by hand....
02-05-22, 02:16 PM
Replies: 6,490
Views: 762,233
Posted By thook

you might look a soma's "sparrow" handlebar....

you might look a soma's "sparrow" handlebar. comes in different widths and can fit road levers and bar end shifters

granted, they're inverted here, but you get the idea...
...
02-03-22, 07:16 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,806
Posted By thook

tbh, i think i'd started with 80 grit, but i...

tbh, i think i'd started with 80 grit, but i really don't think it's going to matter until you get closer the the 27mm diameter goal. i'd done it by hand and just kept rotating and moving the post up...
02-03-22, 06:26 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,806
Posted By thook

as long as it's not internally ovalized, you can...

as long as it's not internally ovalized, you can do that much off quite safely. it takes a little time, but get some 60 grit paper and go to town. clean and polish it up with ultra fine wet paper....
02-03-22, 06:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 556
Posted By thook

some nice options.... ...

some nice options....

https://www.ebay.com/itm/185273510370?hash=item2b232969e2:g:R-AAAOSwISlh9DFC

when rst made good forks...
02-03-22, 05:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 556
Posted By thook

here's a manitou with the bosses ...

here's a manitou with the bosses
...
02-02-22, 02:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,560
Posted By thook

Everything looks the same as it's been from what...

Everything looks the same as it's been from what I can see, too
01-31-22, 11:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 556
Posted By thook

https://www.mtbforksbymark.com/ i've had...

https://www.mtbforksbymark.com/

i've had email exchange with mark. nice guy and helpful. if you get a fork like on ebay or something, he'd very likely be able to rebuild it or have the parts for...
01-30-22, 03:14 PM
Replies: 83,042
Views: 14,035,578
Posted By thook

send me a pm. let's see what can be done :)

send me a pm. let's see what can be done :)
01-30-22, 03:11 PM
Replies: 83,042
Views: 14,035,578
Posted By thook

yes. just south of fayetteville.

yes. just south of fayetteville.
01-26-22, 09:15 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,511
Posted By thook

This is on top of Wallin Mtn in Greenland, AR...

This is on top of Wallin Mtn in Greenland, AR just south of Fayetteville....home of U of A. I forget now what the elevation is in this spot, but it took a low 20 inch gear (24t to 34t) to reach...
01-17-22, 12:17 AM
Replies: 1,242
Views: 128,772
Posted By thook

Great dealing with hazetguy and mrv . Patient,...

Great dealing with hazetguy and mrv . Patient, great communications, and quite fair on the dealios
01-16-22, 06:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,910
Posted By thook

Hey there.....is the yellow mold of that Selle...

Hey there.....is the yellow mold of that Selle Italia hard plastic or more flexible like the Avocet? I had one of those Avocets and the saddle form was more soft and pliable, as I recall
01-16-22, 06:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 703
Posted By thook

I'm sure if you started a thread about it someone...

I'm sure if you started a thread about it someone around here could say for sure. Some of these guys...what they know....blows my mind. I mean, I enjoy vintage bikes and stuff, but I don't geek out...
01-16-22, 04:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 703
Posted By thook

Okay. The question wasn't clear to me, but now I...

Okay. The question wasn't clear to me, but now I understand. I don't know the significant between label colorings. However, Rigida made good rims. My '82 614 came with the black label, IIRC, and...
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