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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-23-22, 10:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 724
Posted By DPDISXR4Ti

Replacement 700 Rear Wheel Selection for Cannondale Quick4 Hybrid

The original wheel on my wife's 2014 Quick 4 is beyond used up. I only noticed just how bad it was yesterday when I saw that the inner and outer sections of the wheel were mostly worn through. The...
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-22-21, 12:53 PM
Replies: 715
Views: 400,190
Posted By DPDISXR4Ti

Okay, got it. I actually ended up picking up a...

Okay, got it. I actually ended up picking up a barely used Burley Bee for $100, which is the type designed for carrying up to 100 lbs of kids, not stuff! Used it for the first time yesterday - we...
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-10-21, 01:36 PM
Replies: 715
Views: 400,190
Posted By DPDISXR4Ti

I'm looking at getting a Burley Flatbed and I'm...

I'm looking at getting a Burley Flatbed and I'm considering getting a used one. I see there have been some changes over the years, especially where the trailer hitches to the bike. The early ones...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-20, 02:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 48,659
Posted By DPDISXR4Ti

Thanks for the details. I guess I should have...

Thanks for the details. I guess I should have grabbed it! I did sorta hide it away, so I bet it's still there. I guess a return visit will be in order.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-20, 09:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 48,659
Posted By DPDISXR4Ti

My semi-local junkyard sometimes gets a few bikes...

My semi-local junkyard sometimes gets a few bikes in. Typically they're department store junk bikes, but occasionally somebody dumps something interesting. Last year I found a late 80's Miyata that I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-20, 09:43 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 55,832
Posted By DPDISXR4Ti

Just ran downstairs to look at mine and I'm...

Just ran downstairs to look at mine and I'm nearly certain that there's some sort of metal sleeve there. Don't know if it's steel or something else.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-19, 09:30 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 17,317
Posted By DPDISXR4Ti

Interesting little tidbit there as I am an...

Interesting little tidbit there as I am an original owner of a Sept 1972 built Collegiate Sport (Sierra Brown). I just ran downstairs to check and indeed it has the S5 wheels. What build-date did...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-19, 11:47 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 17,317
Posted By DPDISXR4Ti

Any idea if that's been done? I guess as long as...

Any idea if that's been done? I guess as long as the dropouts are the same width it should be possible. I probably wouldn't bother with my old Collegiate. When I did a quick & dirty "restoration"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-19, 11:36 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 17,317
Posted By DPDISXR4Ti

^^^ This is what I found as well. I discovered...

^^^ This is what I found as well. I discovered this the hard way, initially assuming that the 26" wheels on my 1972 Collegiate Sport were the same size as the 26" wheels on my 90's mountain bikes. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-07-18, 12:38 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,247
Posted By DPDISXR4Ti

I sorta had that thought before I jumped in to...

I sorta had that thought before I jumped in to this, and I've certainly had that thought several times while going through this process. But I'm stubborn. The wheel will be built.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-07-18, 12:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,247
Posted By DPDISXR4Ti

Thanks for the heads-up, but not the case with...

Thanks for the heads-up, but not the case with the R390 rim. It's center-drilled both inside and out.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-06-18, 02:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,247
Posted By DPDISXR4Ti

Thanks for confirming what I thought was the...

Thanks for confirming what I thought was the case. I think that makes it easier to screw up than I thought was the case. Tearing everything down now and starting over. There will perhaps be a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-06-18, 02:24 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,247
Posted By DPDISXR4Ti

I guess I'm on well on my way then to...

I guess I'm on well on my way then to over-building a wheel :mad:. I've tried partially disassembling my work a couple times now. I guess that was a bad idea. I got the drive-side re-done, and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-04-18, 08:16 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,247
Posted By DPDISXR4Ti

Thanks for all the input! FWIW, this is the...

Thanks for all the input! FWIW, this is the video I used as a guide. He suggests doing all 16 on the drive-side and then moving over to the other. https://youtu.be/OYl4NO5m16Q

Off by one spoke...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-04-18, 07:56 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 18,562
Posted By DPDISXR4Ti

Interesting input I hadn't thought of. Right...

Interesting input I hadn't thought of. Right now, I'm building just one wheel and fixing several others. We'll see how this works out and then decide later if I go for the meter.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-03-18, 09:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,247
Posted By DPDISXR4Ti

First Wheel Build - 8 spokes too long, 8 too short

I'm building my first wheel - a rear 700mm 32-spoke road wheel. I did the drive side first, and all seemed to go okay there using 292mm spokes. For the non-drive side I've got 294mm spokes, and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-03-18, 09:35 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 18,562
Posted By DPDISXR4Ti

Getting back to this today. Thanks for the...

Getting back to this today. Thanks for the simple statement above ^^^. It made me realize that the rear wheel I had been truing (only) had an off-center hub. I had recently replaced the axle, and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-01-18, 10:17 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 18,562
Posted By DPDISXR4Ti

Thanks for the input. I was having trouble...

Thanks for the input. I was having trouble spending $75 for a meter after having spent just $100 for the TS-2, so for now I'll try it with my "ear meter".

I worked on a couple wheels last night....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-31-17, 03:00 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 18,562
Posted By DPDISXR4Ti

Building/Truing Wheels without a Spoke Tension Meter

I've got a couple wheels in need of building and/or truing so I recently picked up a used Park TS-2. Now that I've got it mounted on a 18" length of 2 x 12, I dropped a wheel into it and started...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-17, 07:06 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 20,688
Posted By DPDISXR4Ti

Ordered! $44.50 shipped from China after my $5...

Ordered! $44.50 shipped from China after my $5 Paypal/eBay promo.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-17, 06:55 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 20,688
Posted By DPDISXR4Ti

Okay, I think you've talked me into it. :thumb:

Okay, I think you've talked me into it. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-17, 08:20 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 20,688
Posted By DPDISXR4Ti

I used to deal with Nashbar all the time. ...

I used to deal with Nashbar all the time. Haven't bought from them in years now for some reason. Didn't know they had private-label brifters, but doesn't look like anything in a 7-speed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-17, 08:42 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 20,688
Posted By DPDISXR4Ti

It's an interesting approach, but I feel like if...

It's an interesting approach, but I feel like if it requires the same amount of effort as the shifter being in the typical DT location, you don't really have as much strength with your hands up on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-17, 07:29 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 20,688
Posted By DPDISXR4Ti

Just getting back to this thread and visited...

Just getting back to this thread and visited https://www.gevenalle.com/product/audax/
It would seem if I want to stay 7-speed, Audax is their only option, and that's not yet available. It looks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-17, 08:18 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 20,688
Posted By DPDISXR4Ti

It does a bit. It seems using the thumb lever...

It does a bit. It seems using the thumb lever might be a long reach with the Gary-2 bar, so the Microshift or older 7-speed Shimano are the better choices. The bar-end shifters could also be a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-17, 07:59 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 20,688
Posted By DPDISXR4Ti

Dredging up this thread but with a little...

Dredging up this thread but with a little different slant.... Any thoughts on which brifters might work best with a flared drop bar like the Origin8 Gary-2? I'm in the process of reinventing my old...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-17, 09:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,398
Posted By DPDISXR4Ti

Looking at the sealed Shimano BB-UN55 Bottom...

Looking at the sealed Shimano BB-UN55 Bottom brackets, I see two close sizes in 68mm...

113mm (LL113)
115mm (D-H)

I understand the overall length number easily enough, but what's the "LL113"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-17, 08:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,398
Posted By DPDISXR4Ti

Yes, Sugino GLP crank and Suntour Cyclone ders,...

Yes, Sugino GLP crank and Suntour Cyclone ders, exactly as seen in this 1985 catalog...
http://vintage-centurion.com/sites/default/files/Catalogs/1985_Centurion_Catalog.pdf

Thanks for the info on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-17, 09:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,398
Posted By DPDISXR4Ti

Bumping this thread as I have the exact same bike...

Bumping this thread as I have the exact same bike - first bike I bought new on my own over 30 years ago. I've just put a threadless quill adapter on it along with Gary-2 handlebar. Trying to decide...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-16, 09:06 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 55,832
Posted By DPDISXR4Ti

Perhaps it was due to a hub not built quite...

Perhaps it was due to a hub not built quite right? Or maybe the smallest cog was larger on the one that rubbed?



15.1 UCI minimums???:foo: Not really sure what you're saying here relative to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-16, 08:53 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 55,832
Posted By DPDISXR4Ti

So I decided to start working on the bike this...

So I decided to start working on the bike this afternoon - figured I'd start by taking the rear wheel off and actually measuring the dropouts. To my surprise, it measures 129.5mm! So next, I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-16, 07:07 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 55,832
Posted By DPDISXR4Ti

Winning....:thumb: I had no idea that...

Winning....:thumb:

I had no idea that Wearefactoryfive stem existed. My plans might have been different had I known, but I'm still fine with my current build-out plan. The irony is that I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-16, 07:46 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 55,832
Posted By DPDISXR4Ti

As Robbie suggested, the final year or two I'd...

As Robbie suggested, the final year or two I'd guess used a 1" threadless fork. This one is "naked" carbon fiber - just a clear coat. I shopped for it on eBay for awhile, but it wasn't the only one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-16, 12:21 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 55,832
Posted By DPDISXR4Ti

Sitting behind me as I type this I have a 1"...

Sitting behind me as I type this I have a 1" Kestrel EMS threadless fork, 1 to 1 1/8" Thomson spacer, stem, and an Aheadset threadless headset. Hopefully I'll be finally getting them moved on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-16, 07:40 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,673
Posted By DPDISXR4Ti

An interesting idea I hadn't considered. At this...

An interesting idea I hadn't considered. At this point though, I'll stay the course with the 700 wheels I already have.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-16, 08:51 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,673
Posted By DPDISXR4Ti

Kinda what I was thinking - thanks! The...

Kinda what I was thinking - thanks!

The challenge I run into now is "project creep".... As long as I'm going to swap out the handlebar, I might as well go with an Aheadset type stem. I guess the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-16, 08:54 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,673
Posted By DPDISXR4Ti

"Yes" to both questions? :)

"Yes" to both questions? :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-16, 09:18 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,673
Posted By DPDISXR4Ti

Took the "old is new again" '85 LeMans RS for...

Took the "old is new again" '85 LeMans RS for it's first ride (a short one) in 20+ years yesterday. Brakes and shifters are WAY sticky but that should be easy enoughto remedy. I was able to fit...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-16, 09:47 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,673
Posted By DPDISXR4Ti

Perhaps it is an early 1987 model built in late...

Perhaps it is an early 1987 model built in late 1986? I can only speculate that this might be all the more likely in this case since the 1986 model year was skipped, which may have resulted in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-16, 08:26 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,673
Posted By DPDISXR4Ti

Thanks. I can force-rotate the wheel around as...

Thanks. I can force-rotate the wheel around as it is now, so it shouldn't take much to allow it to fully rotate without conflict.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-16, 03:01 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,673
Posted By DPDISXR4Ti

It would seem that long reach center pull brakes...

It would seem that long reach center pull brakes are MUCH more common than short pull. Maybe I'll just stick with what I have and deflate the tires as needed. That said, perhaps a more modern...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-26-16, 11:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,408
Posted By DPDISXR4Ti

Thanks for all the input. Given how cheaply I...

Thanks for all the input. Given how cheaply I could pick up a 126mm hub it's probably best to just do that and sell off the 130mm hub.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-16, 09:07 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,673
Posted By DPDISXR4Ti

l should have paid better attention to this^^...

l should have paid better attention to this^^ message, but I guess I was thinking that my "new" center-pull brakes would negate a brake clearance problem (more on that latter). Indeed as it turns...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-02-16, 11:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,408
Posted By DPDISXR4Ti

I considered forcing a 130mm hub in there, but...

I considered forcing a 130mm hub in there, but it's not recommended with a carbon fiber frame. I specifically mentioned the idea to the folks at Kestrel and they strongly discouraged it.

Indeed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-31-16, 01:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,408
Posted By DPDISXR4Ti

I'm not sure I follow all of this, but yes, the...

I'm not sure I follow all of this, but yes, the only spacer is on the left side (as pictured above), so that's the one I was thinking I could remove. It makes sense that I would then need to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-16, 10:15 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 55,832
Posted By DPDISXR4Ti

For some reason I'm not able to "Go Advanced" and...

For some reason I'm not able to "Go Advanced" and post a reply, so just doing a quick reply (which doesn't allow quoting or attachments).

Any way, I've started a new thread here specific to the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-31-16, 10:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,408
Posted By DPDISXR4Ti

Down-sizing an Ultegra Hub from 130mm to 126mm

I've got a 130mm rear Ultegra hub which I'd like to build into a wheel. The thing is, I've got a Kestrel 200SCi with 126mm dropouts, and it's not advised to "stretch" it out to 130mm. In looking at...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
07-30-16, 12:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,105
Posted By DPDISXR4Ti

Disappearing "Submit Reply" button

Is anyone else having this problem? It's not consistent, but often if I "Go Advanced" to do a reply to an existing thread, the "Submit Reply" is nowhere to be found. I can do a quick reply, but if...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-16, 08:19 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 55,832
Posted By DPDISXR4Ti

Okay, that's what I'll do. Of course I had...

Okay, that's what I'll do. Of course I had already gotten ahead of myself and bought some 8-speed brifters. I could re-sell them easily enough and pick up a 7-speed setup. Or should I just use...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-16, 10:03 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 55,832
Posted By DPDISXR4Ti

Answering my own question, indeed my frame is...

Answering my own question, indeed my frame is 126mm. Given that, it would seem I should stay 7-speed, yes?
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