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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 08:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 735
Posted By WT160

What pedals are those?

What pedals are those?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 08:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 246
Posted By WT160

Puchs with Columbus Frames

Are all Puchs with Columbus frames made outside of Austria?
I have a mid-eighties Mistral SE with 531 that is made in Austria.
I have seen some, what I presume are later models, with Columbus...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-24, 05:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 388
Posted By WT160

If you have a vise, it goes back together quite...

If you have a vise, it goes back together quite easily after prying open.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-04-23, 10:32 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,037
Posted By WT160

I bought Cardiff saddle a little while ago. ...

I bought Cardiff saddle a little while ago. Haven't tried it yet.

Saddles - Cardiff Ltd. - Bicycle Accessories (http://www.cardiffltd.com/saddles.html)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-23, 06:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 982
Posted By WT160

I had one of these briefly. Great bikes!

I had one of these briefly. Great bikes!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-23, 12:57 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,272
Posted By WT160

I have mixed feeling about eBay now. I have...

I have mixed feeling about eBay now. I have appreciated being able to return things that are not correctly or honestly described, but I also hate it when the return policy is abused when I'm the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-06-23, 07:11 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,537
Posted By WT160

Where can you find these?

Where can you find these?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-23, 05:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,582
Posted By WT160

I have some Matrix IsoC rims on Specialized hubs....

I have some Matrix IsoC rims on Specialized hubs. I wonder if there was a connection between Specialized, too.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-23, 02:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 583
Posted By WT160

That's no good. The bike is not driving the...

That's no good. The bike is not driving the sewing machine. It's only along for the ride.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-23, 12:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 789
Posted By WT160

I checked some Sun CR18s I have with the same...

I checked some Sun CR18s I have with the same tires. There they measure 28mm. Strange.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-23, 12:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 789
Posted By WT160

I measured the internal width with calipers. ...

I measured the internal width with calipers.
External is 19.5mm.
Tire width is around 26.3mm.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-23, 06:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 789
Posted By WT160

Thanks for the replies. I'll measure with a...

Thanks for the replies. I'll measure with a caliper to see what the true width is.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-23, 12:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 789
Posted By WT160

28mm Tire on 12.5mm Wide Rim (700C)?

I bought a spare wheelset a little while ago: Matrix IsoC rims on Specialized hubs.
I swapped out the the tires that were on the rims (25mm) with 28s. The went on fine, but I was a little surprised...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-23, 05:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,102
Posted By WT160

Do you know where in Switzerland these were made?

Do you know where in Switzerland these were made?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-23, 01:38 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 7,697
Posted By WT160

Agree. The 750s are great.

Agree. The 750s are great.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-23, 01:32 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 7,697
Posted By WT160

'90s Fuji Saratogas. Excellent touring bikes.

'90s Fuji Saratogas. Excellent touring bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-23, 12:29 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 908
Posted By WT160

My Univega Super Strada came with this group. ...

My Univega Super Strada came with this group. Frame is Tange Champion, I think.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-23-23, 07:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 505
Posted By WT160

Yes, give them a try. The two bikes you mention...

Yes, give them a try. The two bikes you mention could be better. If the ride is harsher than you like, you could go to wider tires.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-17-23, 12:39 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,770
Posted By WT160

How do you feel about 's plurals? They really...

How do you feel about 's plurals? They really get me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-17-23, 05:57 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,770
Posted By WT160

"Appease" is weird and wrong in the second...

"Appease" is weird and wrong in the second sentence, too. More internet debris, I guess.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-23, 12:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 867
Posted By WT160

Where do you buy oxalic acid?

Where do you buy oxalic acid?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-15-23, 05:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,509
Posted By WT160

The blue one looks to me like a 63cm frame.

The blue one looks to me like a 63cm frame.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-15-23, 05:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 839
Posted By WT160

There's a silver version of the Sun CR18.

There's a silver version of the Sun CR18.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-12-23, 06:16 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,697
Posted By WT160

I often bike the canal (old tow path) that runs...

I often bike the canal (old tow path) that runs from DC (Georgetown) north, past Harper's Ferry, and on up to Cumberland, MD. From there you can ride trails that cross PA to Pittsburgh.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-23, 05:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 533
Posted By WT160

I have Hanson/ Irwin, too. Very good set.

I have Hanson/ Irwin, too. Very good set.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-23, 03:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,094
Posted By WT160

Looks solid. 1980ish?

Looks solid. 1980ish?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-02-23, 06:19 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,911
Posted By WT160

Yes, I put off a ride this week in the Wash. DC/...

Yes, I put off a ride this week in the Wash. DC/ Balt. area. I hope next week is better: looks like rain, though.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-30-23, 04:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 711
Posted By WT160

I think I read that Sun Ringle suggests a maximum...

I think I read that Sun Ringle suggests a maximum of 110 kgf for their wheels.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-29-23, 02:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 945
Posted By WT160

I found some DT Swiss square head aluminum alloy...

I found some DT Swiss square head aluminum alloy 1.8mm nipples. Is alloy a bad choice here?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-29-23, 01:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 945
Posted By WT160

You're right. The DT Swiss 14mm is going the...

You're right. The DT Swiss 14mm is going the wrong way: better for shorter spokes.
I find that the spoke nipples are 1.8mm. I ordered some different ones. Maybe the head will engage a little...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-29-23, 10:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 945
Posted By WT160

That's interesting. I have 1.6mm spokes, though....

That's interesting. I have 1.6mm spokes, though. They seem to be butted. Maybe they take 1.8mm or 2mm nipples?
14mm DT Swiss nipples have longer threads, too, don't they?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-29-23, 05:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 945
Posted By WT160

Thanks for the replies. I'll follow suggestions...

Thanks for the replies. I'll follow suggestions and see if I balance things out.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-28-23, 04:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 945
Posted By WT160

I see. Maybe I can make the difference with...

I see. Maybe I can make the difference with adjusting the dish. It seems a little off.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-28-23, 04:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 945
Posted By WT160

Yes; that's it.

Yes; that's it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-28-23, 04:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 945
Posted By WT160

Thanks for the reply. I am at the top of some...

Thanks for the reply.
I am at the top of some nipples, poking out the top on others. Rims are close to true; tension is almost there. I bought a tool to do the dish, so I hope to do that in a few...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-28-23, 02:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 945
Posted By WT160

Spokes a little long: nipple washers?

I am in the process of a rim swap (Mavic GP4 to Sun CR-18). I thought the ERD was the same at 613, but the CR-18s appear a little smaller than the GP4s.

I'm mostly okay with tension and length,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-23, 12:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 948
Posted By WT160

I bought a pair of the CXP Pros. Now I need to...

I bought a pair of the CXP Pros. Now I need to calculate my spoke lengths.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-23, 04:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 948
Posted By WT160

The CXPs are not that expensive; it sounds like...

The CXPs are not that expensive; it sounds like they're worth a try!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-23, 08:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 948
Posted By WT160

Mavic CXP Pro vs Mavic Open Elite

I was wondering about putting some Mavic CXP Pro rims on my '86 Panasonic Team Japan. I was going to go with Mavic Open Elites, but I became intrigued by the deeper V on the CXPs. The depth is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-23, 03:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 475
Posted By WT160

I was just thinking.... I don't think I ever saw...

I was just thinking.... I don't think I ever saw my dad on a bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-23, 03:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 370
Posted By WT160

Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for sharing!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-23, 10:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 261
Posted By WT160

Looks great. Klein is on my list, but when I...

Looks great. Klein is on my list, but when I find them, they are usually at a price I don't quite want to pay.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-23, 04:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,112
Posted By WT160

Thanks for the replies. I bought some DT Swiss. ...

Thanks for the replies. I bought some DT Swiss. I'll try the Polyax next!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-23, 12:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,112
Posted By WT160

Spoke Nipple Brands

I' going to swap a rim over and I was thinking that I might change out the spoke nipples. I have 2.0mm spokes.
I see that people generally recommend Wheelsmith. Is there any reason to go with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-23, 04:45 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,381
Posted By WT160

I have those wheels. How do you like them?

I have those wheels. How do you like them?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-23, 10:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 496
Posted By WT160

I just ordered a set of satin silver finish 700c...

I just ordered a set of satin silver finish 700c 32h. The description says that they have "ABT." We'll see.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-23, 07:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 496
Posted By WT160

Thanks for the reply. I see a lot of places with...

Thanks for the reply. I see a lot of places with the polished rims. I got mine at Northwest Bicycle.
The other difficulty with finishes seems to be that some versions have "ABT," some kind of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-23, 06:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 496
Posted By WT160

Sun CR18 Rim Finishes

I bought a 700c 36h CR18 in polished finish the other day and swapped out a rim with it. I can't say that I'm that keen on the finish.
I want to buy another, this time in 32h, for another project,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-13-23, 05:52 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,047
Posted By WT160

Thanks! I never knew truing steps in detail like...

Thanks! I never knew truing steps in detail like this.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-23, 04:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,047
Posted By WT160

Thanks: all very good points!

Thanks: all very good points!
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