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03-18-24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 8,727
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Posted By Mad Honk

Today I got a few pairs of brass balls! Actually...

Today I got a few pairs of brass balls! Actually cable cherries but still nice to get. Smiles, MH...
03-17-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 6,479
Views: 756,797
Posted By Mad Honk

VintageSteelEU Why do I see my parts stash...

VintageSteelEU
Why do I see my parts stash being shipped over to the EU?
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03-17-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 325
Posted By Mad Honk

jdawginsc, This bottom bracket install is for...

jdawginsc,
This bottom bracket install is for you. So this afternoon I got back to the build. A NR BB goes in the frame. So I start with the fixed cup and then proceed with the rest of the install,...
03-17-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 325
Posted By Mad Honk

A bit more progress this morning with the headset...

A bit more progress this morning with the headset install. so I need to shout out to jdawginsc , because I keep showing him some junkyard tools and how inexpensive and effective they are. My HS press...
03-17-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 325
Posted By Mad Honk

Prowler, It is not a full sized tap handle...

Prowler,
It is not a full sized tap handle but one that I acquired somewhere. It appears to be made for smaller taps and is only about six inches long. Easy enough for most of the taps needed...
03-16-24, 08:51 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 5,404
Posted By Mad Honk

Mr. Spadoni , If the "Old Nago" has triggered...

Mr. Spadoni ,
If the "Old Nago" has triggered the need to be more responsible with your hording then I am very fine with the results. Cutting back to just what we can ride regularly is what we...
03-16-24, 08:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 325
Posted By Mad Honk

I was wondering when you would chime in on this...

I was wondering when you would chime in on this one! I suspect that may even be your signature 950 on the steering tube. I am pretty stoked about this build as it has a lot of the boxes checked for...
03-16-24, 08:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 325
Posted By Mad Honk

Zookster, I have and use Var tools for the...

Zookster,
I have and use Var tools for the specialty tools here. I used them at the Bicycle Garage when I worked there (1978-1986) and they have been a staple for me. They are available...
03-16-24, 05:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 325
Posted By Mad Honk

Lamont, If you have questions or want more...

Lamont,
If you have questions or want more pictures lemme know. I can post things like thread sizes for drop out screws, and other frame items. The tap size today for the DO adjustors is 3X.5...
03-16-24, 05:39 PM
Replies: 6,479
Views: 756,797
Posted By Mad Honk

I'm not sure about these but they seem to have...

I'm not sure about these but they seem to have the 35 size designation. French or Swiss I'm not sure about. But they are here if you want them. Smiles, MH...
03-16-24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 153
Posted By Mad Honk

Dawg, You can always get cheap ones from JB,...

Dawg,
You can always get cheap ones from JB, but I find the failure rate of the Sunlite is about 50% at 100psi. Smiles, MH
03-16-24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 325
Posted By Mad Honk

1981 Trek 950 build

I think it is time for a thread dedicated to my latest acquisition instead of just mentioning it in others. I had not been looking for another bike, but AdventureManCO sent this frame to me after he...
03-15-24, 08:46 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 5,404
Posted By Mad Honk

AMCO, Now that the lavender "Old Nago" las left...

AMCO,
Now that the lavender "Old Nago" las left the shop, I got a chance to work on your N-1 and my N+1. So a bit cleaning on the Trek 959. It had a bit of grime build up around the bottom bracket...
03-11-24, 06:05 PM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,656
Posted By Mad Honk

No bike work today. About three weeks ago I got a...

No bike work today. About three weeks ago I got a hissing noise every time I applied the brake on my old 1995 truck. So I sent it to the guy who normally works on my auto stuff, asking him to find...
03-10-24, 05:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 555
Posted By Mad Honk

Rob, Buy the fork, put it on the tandem, and...

Rob,
Buy the fork, put it on the tandem, and install dual halogen head lamps in the mid braze ons. Smiles, MH
03-09-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,656
Posted By Mad Honk

The golfers are coming out of the woodwork now...

The golfers are coming out of the woodwork now that it is getting a bit warmer, so a morning full of golf related work. But I got a few minutes to make a few additions to Ciooc. So for SwimmerMike...
03-09-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 555
Posted By Mad Honk

Rob, I would lean toward a factory item that...

Rob,
I would lean toward a factory item that was a special request. or a special order for a rider that wanted fenders. The 1973 that just left here had all of the hallmarks of a production...
03-08-24, 09:03 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 5,404
Posted By Mad Honk

Mr. Spads, Same thing here in my shop...

Mr. Spads,
Same thing here in my shop today! One left and soon will grace your front porch, so you got to n=the same. Smiles, MH
03-08-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 6,479
Views: 756,797
Posted By Mad Honk

These are new, but not Italian, however with a...

These are new, but not Italian, however with a bit of work the label will peel off and they can be whatever you want them to be. Smiles, MH...
03-06-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 223
Posted By Mad Honk

Sloar, Be sure to count the bearings in the...

Sloar,
Be sure to count the bearings in the hub, and make sure one didn't slide down into the space between the race and the hub shell. That kind of stuff drives me crazy when building and...
03-05-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,424
Posted By Mad Honk

John, Keep this up and you are going to...

John,
Keep this up and you are going to have a Campy stash larger than the one I have. Great looking set of bikes and they should compliment your existing collection. Do you have plans to...
03-05-24, 05:06 PM
Replies: 1,609
Views: 242,409
Posted By Mad Honk

Cleaning off the work bench and found four...

Cleaning off the work bench and found four calipers for road bikes. As usual cost of shipping through USPS take all or just one, but they will leave so I can use my bench. PM me Smiles, MH...
03-05-24, 10:01 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 5,404
Posted By Mad Honk

Wow! I got up today to a full inbox of...

Wow!
I got up today to a full inbox of PM's. It seems funny that when I offered a bike for sale at my cost it got Crickets, And when I said the magic FREE word all sorts of folks showed up. ...
03-04-24, 06:31 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 5,404
Posted By Mad Honk

OK Dave, Perhaps this is the best place for me...

OK Dave,
Perhaps this is the best place for me to offer up this one for disposal. As you were excited about this one when it came in, as was DD, I am less enthusiastic about it. As per your thinking...
03-03-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 5,404
Posted By Mad Honk

For those of you who want to talk me into more;...

For those of you who want to talk me into more; Please don't! I have owned some really nice specimens such as factory issued Trek team bikes, and a couple of nice Schwinns. I now have a handful of...
03-02-24, 07:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 297
Posted By Mad Honk

SurferRosa , I do participate in the local...

SurferRosa ,
I do participate in the local PBS stations as a continuing donor. They have sent me a few notes about the making of the documentary which I posted earlier. I am not sure whether...
03-01-24, 05:44 PM
Replies: 6,479
Views: 756,797
Posted By Mad Honk

jonwvara , A timely post indeed for me. I was...

jonwvara ,
A timely post indeed for me. I was going to post this FW up for adoption since it has a bail out ring. It is only a 34t but it still is looking for a new home. If you want it PM me....
02-29-24, 09:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 511
Posted By Mad Honk

The one I use is over $500 but vey accurate. How...

The one I use is over $500 but vey accurate. How much you want to pay? Smiles, MH
02-26-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 784
Posted By Mad Honk

Just noticed this thread. Greg at Cyclomondo has...

Just noticed this thread. Greg at Cyclomondo has this set available. They are pretty easy to apply. HTH, Smiles, MH
02-24-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 642
Posted By Mad Honk

Greg sells them in pairs and I have two on the...

Greg sells them in pairs and I have two on the way. I am likely only going to use one, so I may have a spare. The hub cleaned nicely and the cones cleaned well also, but I found bent axle on the...
02-24-24, 02:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,195
Posted By Mad Honk

I just received a notice from WFIU (the PBS radio...

I just received a notice from WFIU (the PBS radio station here) about a podcast from the director of the documentary. Looks like it is about ten minutes in length. Google: WFIU Major Taylor Podcast...
02-23-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 642
Posted By Mad Honk

Well I started cleaning the two front hubs today...

Well I started cleaning the two front hubs today that were pulled out of the 27" rims. The 700 foil ink washed right off the hubs! Luckily Greg at Cyclomondo makes replacement foils. So I am...
02-23-24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 575
Posted By Mad Honk

Do not try heat!! Carbon fiber will break down...

Do not try heat!! Carbon fiber will break down with the application of 350*F, and that can be achieved with a small butane torch. Worst case; you can perhaps file the edges clean and add an...
02-23-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 224
Posted By Mad Honk

John, Great video! Nice to see the vintage...

John,
Great video! Nice to see the vintage bikes and the owners. (However, I didn't see the spotlight on Ugly Betty) Maybe next show? Smiles, MH
02-22-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 249
Posted By Mad Honk

I do have just a few bits left over from the...

I do have just a few bits left over from the Ciooc build but they are really just the signature decals. Maybe a few brake company and bike shop stickers lemme know. Smiles, MH
02-22-24, 06:42 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,121
Posted By Mad Honk

Thelma, or even Jdawg, I am about to tear...

Thelma, or even Jdawg,
I am about to tear into the Ochsner horror build and salvage the Sprint front hub from the tubular rim. I also have a Mavic rear brake caliper that is, I think a match...
02-22-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 6,479
Views: 756,797
Posted By Mad Honk

Kurt, I am about to dismantle two front...

Kurt,
I am about to dismantle two front wheels with Maillard 700 hubs in them. The rims are dark grey Matrix Titans in 36h 27X1". Lemme know if you want them. Smiles, MH
02-22-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 642
Posted By Mad Honk

So it seems my sending copious amounts of "Crap"...

So it seems my sending copious amounts of "Crap" to ehcoplex has resulted in another lost sale of Campy goodness! Now he needs to step up and show us pictures of his "Hack" for the repair, and give...
02-21-24, 06:55 PM
Replies: 8,727
Views: 1,083,560
Posted By Mad Honk

If not re-chroming at least paint it with a clear...

If not re-chroming at least paint it with a clear coat to prevent further damage. Too bad, but I hope the price was right. Smiles, MH
02-21-24, 06:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 642
Posted By Mad Honk

You gonna tell me that the Shimano dust cap...

You gonna tell me that the Shimano dust cap didn't fit into the Maillard hub shell! What were those guys thinking by not standardizing parts for interchangeable option. Har! MH
02-20-24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 727
Views: 46,943
Posted By Mad Honk

Just asking again for folks to sign up to play. ...

Just asking again for folks to sign up to play. Smiles, CrapMaster Honk
02-19-24, 09:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 882
Posted By Mad Honk

Contact Wayne at Mel Pinto for a VAR truing...

Contact Wayne at Mel Pinto for a VAR truing stand. Don't expect a cheap price, but it will be the one you will use for decades. I currently own one and it is the best I have ever used. 365 cycles...
02-19-24, 08:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 767
Posted By Mad Honk

jdawginsc , I have your Sprint front hub...

jdawginsc ,
I have your Sprint front hub on the Ochsner right now, lemme know when you want it. Smiles, MH
02-19-24, 08:09 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,121
Posted By Mad Honk

Dawg, Once again you have killed it with...

Dawg,
Once again you have killed it with the goodness in each of these boxes. Box number one has the Superbe crank, an Campy BB spindle and a cyclone FD that more than cover the cost. And box...
02-18-24, 09:15 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,556
Posted By Mad Honk

Bianchigirll , and AMCO, Thanks for the...

Bianchigirll , and AMCO,
Thanks for the threadjack, and trying to bring this discussion back to the original point. Seeing and enjoying each other's bikes is always a good thing. I am sorry...
02-18-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 642
Posted By Mad Honk

ehcoplex , Well open up yer wallet and let me...

ehcoplex ,
Well open up yer wallet and let me rummage around in there!
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No...
02-17-24, 02:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 642
Posted By Mad Honk

Well a bit of scrounging around yields up these...

Well a bit of scrounging around yields up these front hubs and perhaps a rear cone from an old French hub....
02-17-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 642
Posted By Mad Honk

I'm going to climb out on a limb with a chain...

I'm going to climb out on a limb with a chain saw, and say I doubt that the manufacturer was changed for the cones, axles and nuts throughout the product line were different from year to year. And...
02-16-24, 06:04 PM
Replies: 8,727
Views: 1,083,560
Posted By Mad Honk

Looks like I wore the postal worker out today!...

Looks like I wore the postal worker out today! Parts from Alan, Rob, and Wes all came in at once. Rings for a half step gearing, some shift levers, and a much needed fixing bolt for a Simplex RD....
02-14-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,409
Posted By Mad Honk

I have been putting in time on my Ochsner made of...

I have been putting in time on my Ochsner made of lowly steel from Columbus, but it is a nice ride and handles well. I have it junked up from the Horror Build, but it still is riding like I want it...
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