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Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-20, 10:59 AM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 358,109
Posted By ItchyZipper

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-18, 10:36 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,215,295
Posted By ItchyZipper

70's PX-10-...

70's PX-10- https://www.ebay.com/itm/183165725413?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

$250 with free shipping.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-11-10, 05:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,001
Posted By ItchyZipper

Hello: In my experience, it is a "dirty shifter"....

Hello: In my experience, it is a "dirty shifter". It's not actually dirt, but the grease inside the shifter has hardened and changed into somthing more like earwax than grease. Cleaning the shifter...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-10, 04:40 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,365
Posted By ItchyZipper

That front fork looks bent to me also. Take the...

That front fork looks bent to me also. Take the bike to a good LBS and ask if they have someone with some frame and fork repair experience. Have that person look at that fork. It's a steel fork, and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-27-10, 05:45 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,961
Posted By ItchyZipper

I use an old toeclip strap. Through the wheel and...

I use an old toeclip strap. Through the wheel and around the down tube, if it's a mountain bike or recumbent, I use two straps hooked together. Works great, cheap and handy. Hope that helps.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-10, 01:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,978
Posted By ItchyZipper

Well...A standard rack and grocerie bag type...

Well...A standard rack and grocerie bag type panniers will work better on this bike. Plus you can remove the panniers when you don't need them. Even this set up will require some mods to make it fit...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-02-10, 05:23 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 22,655
Posted By ItchyZipper

I recently made a die out of a steel bb shell. I...

I recently made a die out of a steel bb shell. I cut some grooves, perpendicular to the internal threads, with a hack saw. Threaded the messed up aluminum cup into the thing...worked great! remember...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-01-10, 07:16 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 30,593
Posted By ItchyZipper

OK! I saw one today! One of my co-workers...

OK! I saw one today! One of my co-workers ordered it two days ago and got it today. It looks amazingly good for the low price. 48 spoke wheels, flip flop rear hub. Frame size is 54 cm center bb to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-10, 04:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,755
Posted By ItchyZipper

I have several of the Zimbale bags that I am...

I have several of the Zimbale bags that I am sorta beta testing for my bike shop. The quality is very good. That 7 L. is nice. The 2 L. cylinder bag is good on the front of the bike, the 2L. "banana"...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-10, 05:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 730
Posted By ItchyZipper

Do not use those bars! Used bars are cheap and...

Do not use those bars! Used bars are cheap and new bars are cheaper than even a few minutes of emergency medical attetion.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-10, 06:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 497
Posted By ItchyZipper

No problem...disassemble the cassette, remove the...

No problem...disassemble the cassette, remove the cogs that you don't wont, add spacers to fill the space of the missing cogs, reassemble. Heck...your indexing shifter will still work, after some...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-10, 05:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,085
Posted By ItchyZipper

That frame is repairable, but it may not be worth...

That frame is repairable, but it may not be worth the cost. If I were to repair it....I would probably cut out the original seatstay top, shorten the top of the seatstay tube and use a cast topeye on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-10, 05:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,140
Posted By ItchyZipper

It looks slightly bent back, but not too badly....

It looks slightly bent back, but not too badly. Since it is a steel fork, it can be repaired. I fix forks like that all the time.
Find a LBS that has a Park fork alignment tool and let them have at...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-11-10, 04:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,288
Posted By ItchyZipper

CR bolts are not generally different sizes, other...

CR bolts are not generally different sizes, other that length. There are single, double and the now somewhat rare triple. Campy has a couple of oddball ones. Generic bolts should work fine for your...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-20-10, 07:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 20,238
Posted By ItchyZipper

We have found that using the 5mm shift housing...

We have found that using the 5mm shift housing for shifting cables has caused some sloppy shifting. Generally this is noticed on long runs, like recumbent and tandem rear derailleurs. when we...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-20-10, 07:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,926
Posted By ItchyZipper

That is actually a pretty easy repair...I do...

That is actually a pretty easy repair...I do about 6 a year. There is a kit for this, I belive it is a "Problem solvers" brand. Any good bike shop will have one, I've even made the parts myself for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-10, 06:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,376
Posted By ItchyZipper

Hello: I love those Noodle bars and have several....

Hello: I love those Noodle bars and have several. I'm a big guy and I use the 44 for most of my bikes. I have a 46 on a SS and the extra width is nice there. The 46 and 48 will cost you more becouse...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-15-10, 06:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,639
Posted By ItchyZipper

Those shifters and hubs are pretty tough and...

Those shifters and hubs are pretty tough and reliable. The problem could be a missing ball bearing that serves as a detent in the shifter it self. This is a common issue with these shifters. When the...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-14-09, 05:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 931
Posted By ItchyZipper

The job is done...it turned out great! the...

The job is done...it turned out great! the customer is pleased with the results. I did mock it up...really the only way to retrofit an oddball bike like this one anyway. I used the c4 brass from...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-30-09, 04:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,095
Posted By ItchyZipper

Those are some cute little bikes!

Those are some cute little bikes!
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-30-09, 04:29 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,077
Posted By ItchyZipper

My experience in the shop is that...good tyres...

My experience in the shop is that...good tyres are the best choice. The Swalbes are excellent. I've seen flats caused by the tyre liners and flats that the liners didn't stop. Slime tubes are a mess...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-30-09, 04:18 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 23,214
Posted By ItchyZipper

I've got an R20 that I bought on ebay and quickly...

I've got an R20 that I bought on ebay and quickly modded it to a Hotrod 20. The only original part is the frame. I used it at art shows to get back to the van quickly. Then a client called the other...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-09, 04:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,095
Posted By ItchyZipper

Not a great bike...Don't spend a lot of money on...

Not a great bike...Don't spend a lot of money on it. Just clean it up good, and enjoy the patina. Keep an eye out for a Raliegh 20...That's a nice vintage folder that rides great too! The R20 is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-09, 05:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,844
Posted By ItchyZipper

My rule is: Three spokes broken from fatigue...

My rule is: Three spokes broken from fatigue failure and it's time to rebuild the wheel. Fatigue failure is usually at the elbow bend, sometimes at the end of the threaded section. I have seen just...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-21-09, 05:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 943
Posted By ItchyZipper

that is a warrantee problem. Continental will...

that is a warrantee problem. Continental will take care of it. We had a batch of 28's doing that about a year ago. If you have a good relationship with a LBS, they should swap the tyres on the spot....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-19-09, 10:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 547
Posted By ItchyZipper

Tektro R200, great levers and a great price....

Tektro R200, great levers and a great price. Black or silver too!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-19-09, 05:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 559
Posted By ItchyZipper

I have found the same noise on open pro's before....

I have found the same noise on open pro's before. It may be one or several of the internal ferrules has come loose frome the outer ferrule. Remove the rim strip and see if any of them are loose. I've...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-17-09, 05:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 931
Posted By ItchyZipper

Brazing on U brake studs

I hope that someone can help me here. I do frame repair and have built a couple of frames, but never needed to braze on U brake studs before. I have been commissioned to add studs to a BMX frame and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-16-09, 05:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,334
Posted By ItchyZipper

I'd start by taking a spare bb spindle of known...

I'd start by taking a spare bb spindle of known taper, and stick it on there and see how it looks. As I recall, they were the euro taper, like Campy. I will look it up in my old Southerland's book...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-12-09, 04:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,917
Posted By ItchyZipper

Gorilla glue is perfect for this repair. It...

Gorilla glue is perfect for this repair. It cleans up with alchohol, and needs some moisture to cure correctly. Your shoe is probably humid enough. A little goes a long way. It will foam and fill in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-12-09, 04:48 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 28,901
Posted By ItchyZipper

I got a refillable aerosol bottle at Harbor...

I got a refillable aerosol bottle at Harbor freight, filled it with odorless mineral spirits. Spray the chain while spinning it, wipe with a towel. Repeat once or twice. The chain is pretty darn...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-09, 05:21 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 11,013
Posted By ItchyZipper

I've got the VO model 67 clone on one of my bikes...

I've got the VO model 67 clone on one of my bikes and I am quite happy with it. It stretched a bit at first, but that was easy to fix. There is a bit of spring noise, not bad and I suspect pretty...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-07-09, 04:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 779
Posted By ItchyZipper

I've had good luck improving the looks of dents...

I've had good luck improving the looks of dents like that. That's a 1 inch t.t., Bore a 1 inch hole in a big block of hardwood, hard maple is good, oak is ok. Cut that block in two. grease the tt and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-01-09, 04:07 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,523
Posted By ItchyZipper

I use a 1/4" drive clicker type torque wrench...

I use a 1/4" drive clicker type torque wrench that I got on sale at Nashbar. It's max is 25 nm, but it works great for all the small carbon bits on the fancy bikes that I build. I have a 3/8 drive...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-09, 04:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 816
Posted By ItchyZipper

That small outside diameter housing is tough to...

That small outside diameter housing is tough to find. I have had good luck using regular lined housing and simply cutting back the outside plastic casing so that the housing will fit into the smaller...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-09, 04:37 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,608
Posted By ItchyZipper

I have a '91 Waterford built OS with the custom...

I have a '91 Waterford built OS with the custom smoked finish. I couldn't be more pleased with this bike! Great ride and looks very unusual with that paint job. I also have a Jap. made OS model. The...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-19-09, 04:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 32,538
Posted By ItchyZipper

On my bench, I keep 3 cone wrenches handy....A...

On my bench, I keep 3 cone wrenches handy....A double ended 13-15 park, a 13 and a 15 single ended cone wrench. I also have a 17mm open end regular wrench for the lock nuts. fits 99% of what I need...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-13-09, 04:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 612
Posted By ItchyZipper

Is the brifter damaged from a crash, or did it...

Is the brifter damaged from a crash, or did it just stop shifting? I have had great success resurrecting brifters that have just stopped working. Spray with degreaser, followed by wd40, work the...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-12-09, 06:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,774
Posted By ItchyZipper

IGH= Internal geared hub, 3,5,7,8,14 speeds

IGH= Internal geared hub, 3,5,7,8,14 speeds
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-12-09, 06:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,792
Posted By ItchyZipper

I bought a North Woods folder as my first...

I bought a North Woods folder as my first folder...It was JUNK. Like new...paid $50 for it...sold it at a garage sale for $50. My next folder was a Raliegh 20. Wow...what a better bike! I made that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-09, 05:48 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 41,540
Posted By ItchyZipper

I installed one of those last week...It went...

I installed one of those last week...It went fine. Do not bend the chain! Note that there is an "up and a down" as well as an "in and an out" to this link. It only goes on in one way, and it is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-09, 06:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,635
Posted By ItchyZipper

If the stud is spinning in the base...then the...

If the stud is spinning in the base...then the repair kit will not help you. That repair kit is used to replace a broken stud. They work really well, I've repaired a couple broken studs with them....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-09, 04:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 839
Posted By ItchyZipper

I use and recommend Conti gatorskins. They are...

I use and recommend Conti gatorskins. They are easy to mount on mavic open pro rims. I never use a slime tube. You might wont to try a wider tyre. The performance of the 25mm gator is very good. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-09, 05:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 671
Posted By ItchyZipper

That bike has the Shimano Front freewheel System....

That bike has the Shimano Front freewheel System. It allows shifting whenever the bike is moving forward. They usually work pretty well. Hard to get parts for them...positron derailler, solid wire...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-09, 05:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,231
Posted By ItchyZipper

Another option is to replace the fork. As I...

Another option is to replace the fork. As I recall...the threading on the headset is often special, and dosen't work with normal modern headset parts. I repaced the fork on my hotrod R20 with a fork...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-09, 07:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 918
Posted By ItchyZipper

I've got a '99 Miata. I use a saris Bones rack. I...

I've got a '99 Miata. I use a saris Bones rack. I put chamois cloth under the three foot pads and the finish on the car is unharmed. It's easy to put on and take off, and fits other cars too. It is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-09, 09:22 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,136
Posted By ItchyZipper

It could be the brake levers....Cantis and...

It could be the brake levers....Cantis and v-brakes have different pulls, and require different levers. It's possible that you have v-brake levers, That would result in high hand pressure and low...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-09, 05:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 614
Posted By ItchyZipper

I see this all the time on kid's bikes. Headset...

I see this all the time on kid's bikes. Headset gets loose, person keeps riding it....headtube gets flaired out! The quick fix is to gently tap the flaired area with a hammer. Do this with the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-09, 04:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 853
Posted By ItchyZipper

I've used the Minoura brand holder on several...

I've used the Minoura brand holder on several frames now...works great, easy to install, very stable.
It is widely available too!
Forum: Framebuilders
02-24-09, 10:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,186
Posted By ItchyZipper

JB Weld can work just fine! I added a homemade...

JB Weld can work just fine! I added a homemade pump peg to the headtube of my Mercian with JB Weld and it has held just fine for three years now! First...I scuffed up the paint where I was going to...
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