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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-13, 12:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,363
Posted By Bam42685

What lube do you recommend?

What lube do you recommend?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-13, 11:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,363
Posted By Bam42685

Wow, looks like I have work to do. Time to get...

Wow, looks like I have work to do. Time to get started.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-13, 11:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,362
Posted By Bam42685

I went with the can shims and it seems to be...

I went with the can shims and it seems to be solid. Thanks for all the help.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-13, 12:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,363
Posted By Bam42685

Sidepull Brake Trouble

I'm trying to fix up this bike that I saved from a garbage pile. All bearings are repacked and I'm reassembling. I am replacing all the cables and this front brake is acting fishy. One arm will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-13, 11:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,362
Posted By Bam42685

How did I not think of a can!? I've been working...

How did I not think of a can!? I've been working on other parts of the bike since I don't have punches. I was going to pick some up tomorrow, but now I think I'll go with the shim. Speaking of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-13, 08:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,362
Posted By Bam42685

Thanks for the replies. I think I'll go for the...

Thanks for the replies. I think I'll go for the punch method on the frame. I don't know about the whole cup, but with the bearing races I'd be willing to bet that it's made of harder stuff.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-13, 05:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,362
Posted By Bam42685

Head Tube Cup

Wow, it's been a while since I posted here... I've still been riding old two wheeled vehicles but they've mostly had motors over the last couple of years.

Anyway, I was driving down the road and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-11, 10:31 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,653
Posted By Bam42685

You should be able to set a stop on your...

You should be able to set a stop on your derailleur. There will be two little screws to set stops in either direction. If you set your low stop just enough so you can properly shift into the gear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-11, 05:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 716
Posted By Bam42685

That's pretty cool. I love it when my hobbies...

That's pretty cool. I love it when my hobbies overlap.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-11, 11:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 716
Posted By Bam42685

Different Style Reynolds 531 Bike on eBay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290519418609&viewitem=#v4-42

I've been gone from the forums for a while because I've been spending a lot of time in motorcycle forums...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-10, 03:59 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,918
Posted By Bam42685

I like how you went from the title of "...now I'm...

I like how you went from the title of "...now I'm DONE buying bikes." to "there's another incomplete PX-10 for sale that's I'm thinking about buying." in 8 short posts. It looks like you're planning...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-10, 07:37 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,558
Posted By Bam42685

How do you access them through Amazon?

How do you access them through Amazon?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-10, 12:07 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,567
Posted By Bam42685

I could go into my summer recreational clothing...

I could go into my summer recreational clothing but it's probably pretty boring - just your standard bike shorts and solid color jerseys with clipless pedal shoes. Now my winter commuting clothing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-10, 11:43 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 31,294
Posted By Bam42685

I know Mark in Ontario got his. Another made it...

I know Mark in Ontario got his. Another made it to England, so hopefully it'll arrive shortly.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-10, 11:58 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 44,528
Posted By Bam42685

I flip for fun. I haven't done it as much since...

I flip for fun. I haven't done it as much since I moved. Here's my best flip $ wise. Paid $40 sold $200 next day with $17 in parts put into it. Not amazing compared to some here, but I was happy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-10, 11:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,984
Posted By Bam42685

Walter hinted at this, but without pictures it...

Walter hinted at this, but without pictures it didn't happen! If you post pictures of where the seatpost plugs into the frame, the dropouts, and the head tube/fork crown area it will tell us a lot...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-10, 07:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,284
Posted By Bam42685

Just do it or you'll spend the rest of your days...

Just do it or you'll spend the rest of your days wondering what it's like.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-10, 05:40 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 31,294
Posted By Bam42685

+ 1 to Tom with the generic bike and oldpeddaller...

+ 1 to Tom with the generic bike and oldpeddaller for the classic and vintage plug. This is the sign outside a bike shop where I used to live. I'm not a huge fan of the shop itself because they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-10, 12:43 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 37,021
Posted By Bam42685

$100 for a mystery Peugeot frameset that ended up...

$100 for a mystery Peugeot frameset that ended up costing $300 to build into a fixed gear. I'm about to rebuild it into a shifty bike though so it will end up costing more (derailleurs, brakes, frame...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-10, 12:09 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,784
Posted By Bam42685

"Old 10 speed. Needs wheels [tires] and break...

"Old 10 speed. Needs wheels [tires] and break pads. $15." Bike = highly sought after and all original.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-10, 05:01 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,302
Posted By Bam42685

+ 1 The ISO want to trade sub forum here would...

+ 1 The ISO want to trade sub forum here would be perfect for this. Emphasis on want to trade.

As far as employment issues go, I could say a lot, but that's not even Bike Forums material, let...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-10, 11:21 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 31,294
Posted By Bam42685

I always saw the dove as a symbol of fine...

I always saw the dove as a symbol of fine tubing... Good call with the colors, I'm in for whatever.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-10, 11:54 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 31,294
Posted By Bam42685

I can tell you without doubt that the Columbus...

I can tell you without doubt that the Columbus logo was the most requested design over the course of this project.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-10, 11:40 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,302
Posted By Bam42685

Ah, Southwest Florida - I was pretty close.

Ah, Southwest Florida - I was pretty close.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-10, 11:29 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,302
Posted By Bam42685

Southwest Fort Lauderdale? That's my Michigander...

Southwest Fort Lauderdale? That's my Michigander guess.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-10, 10:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,642
Posted By Bam42685

I laughed. I'm a sucker for repetition in place...

I laughed. I'm a sucker for repetition in place of actual information.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-10, 10:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,130
Posted By Bam42685

The decals were rough so I took several pictures...

The decals were rough so I took several pictures of them before wiping them off (which took about 1 minute as bad as they were) so I can replace them if necessary. As long as I'm making it back into...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-10, 10:11 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,148,297
Posted By Bam42685

Somebody should buy this Le Mans RS before I do! ...

Somebody should buy this Le Mans RS before I do!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Centurion-LeMans-Road-Bike-12-Speed_W0QQitemZ230425901060QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRoad_Bikes?hash=item35a6743804
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-10, 08:51 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,838
Posted By Bam42685

Post 531 shirt project I have quite the address...

Post 531 shirt project I have quite the address collection as well.

...of course that means that many people have mine too.

If the hat is a party bus I'm in for at least 6 months of touring.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-10, 08:43 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,467
Posted By Bam42685

I met vincev in late 2009 if that counts. It was...

I met vincev in late 2009 if that counts. It was the first (and thus far only) time I met a fellow BF member face to face and I enjoyed chatting with him and seeing his nice collection of old bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-10, 08:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,130
Posted By Bam42685

Here it is with yet another crappy cell phone...

Here it is with yet another crappy cell phone picture in poor lighting conditions.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m285/bam42685/428fe99e.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-10, 08:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,130
Posted By Bam42685

It has both.

It has both.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-10, 08:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,130
Posted By Bam42685

The shifter bosses for mine are symmetrical and...

The shifter bosses for mine are symmetrical and don't require the band like the UO-8s. Would these work for cable stops? They don't come with screws but I can get those fairly easily.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-10, 07:58 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 31,294
Posted By Bam42685

I love the picture! It's crazy to see something...

I love the picture! It's crazy to see something I packed and shipped myself in a photo on the forums. It's definitely one of the highlights of the project.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-10, 06:11 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 31,294
Posted By Bam42685

I'd be in for a water bottle.

I'd be in for a water bottle.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-10, 01:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,130
Posted By Bam42685

Upon further thought, I think the dérailleur...

Upon further thought, I think the dérailleur hanger threading could exclude the Shimano as an option. I'm about to head to bed so I'll have to check tomorrow. Can the simplex be salvaged if the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-10, 01:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,917
Posted By Bam42685

Ha! That change you mentioned caused a lot of...

Ha! That change you mentioned caused a lot of grief around here, be glad you missed it. I wouldn't be surprised if you have better luck flipping after the clean/tune-ups. It may take a while to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-10, 12:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,130
Posted By Bam42685

I'm taking my Peugeot in a new direction and have some questions.

Some may remember this frameset from when I bought it in June. Here it is as purchased:

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m285/bam42685/DSCN0552.jpg

I built it into this fixed gear, which was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-10, 11:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,466
Posted By Bam42685

Whatever it was, somebody ran into something on...

Whatever it was, somebody ran into something on it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-10, 01:02 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,923
Posted By Bam42685

Unless there's a handle mounted on the very...

Unless there's a handle mounted on the very bottom left side of the door on a pivot point it has to be the crank arm.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-10, 11:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,013
Posted By Bam42685

New acquisitions get all bearings repacked even...

New acquisitions get all bearings repacked even if they don't seem to need it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-10, 02:48 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 31,294
Posted By Bam42685

Pars, I remember yours going out the same day as...

Pars, I remember yours going out the same day as Bikedued's, so it should be soon. I mentioned yesterday that I'd be shipping the last of them and it went as planned (for once) so you should all be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-10, 02:28 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 12,980
Posted By Bam42685

That's a great looking bike. What kind of brakes...

That's a great looking bike. What kind of brakes are those?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-10, 12:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,154
Posted By Bam42685

I often think I learned a lot about bikes, but It...

I often think I learned a lot about bikes, but It always amazes me how much more there is to know. I'll try to get more details from him as to exactly what he's looking for but just from knowing him...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-10, 12:45 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 31,294
Posted By Bam42685

My dad's coming up today so there will be no more...

My dad's coming up today so there will be no more duffel bag back and forth. We're going to load them in his car and they're all going out! Thanks everyone for your patience.

Some people...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-10, 12:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,154
Posted By Bam42685

700c C & V

I have a friend that asked me what are some good C & V bikes with 700c wheels. He's a nut about looks and thinks that conversions have too much clearance. He'll mostly be going on short rides (< 10...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-10, 12:20 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,923
Posted By Bam42685

Like I said, I'm not an expert!

Like I said, I'm not an expert!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-10, 09:52 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,923
Posted By Bam42685

I'm no expert, but I thnik this is a fake. No...

I'm no expert, but I thnik this is a fake. No adjuster screws on the dropouts and the Reynolds decal is for fork blades and in the wrong spot. Also, 120 to ship a bike without wheels?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-10, 09:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,034
Posted By Bam42685

Haha, it does.

Haha, it does.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-10, 09:17 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,700
Posted By Bam42685

http://www.fivenineclimber.com/images/cinelli/merc...

http://www.fivenineclimber.com/images/cinelli/merckx/downtube.jpg

I love the metalflake in the paint and the layout of the photo in general. I've been hanging around BF too long to just now be...
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