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03-27-24, 08:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 94
Posted By mpetry912

try popping the seal off and shoot in new grease....

try popping the seal off and shoot in new grease.

clean everything first and re-lube / re-assemble

ride and enjoy

/markp
03-27-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 193
Posted By mpetry912

I have replaced individual worn cogs in a...

I have replaced individual worn cogs in a cassette but have not crossed brands.

if you can get it to shift acceptably, great.

/markp
03-27-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 265
Posted By mpetry912

I also have the swiss stop ebike pads and they...

I also have the swiss stop ebike pads and they are fine, they do howl a bit on the very first stop of the day, as did the Hawk pads used in the race car.

probably a bit harder / semi metallic...
03-27-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 259
Posted By mpetry912

there is a Porsche Taycan Turbo which is an...

there is a Porsche Taycan Turbo which is an electric car

but yes it's been misappropriated as a marketing term

I may have one of those Vado "chainguards" which goes on the crank spider.
...
03-27-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 436
Posted By mpetry912

just loosen the bolt and ride around the block a...

just loosen the bolt and ride around the block a couple times.

/markp
03-27-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 178
Posted By mpetry912

I recommend 260 - 300 in lb. Less for...

I recommend 260 - 300 in lb.

Less for classic campagnolo. Even less for Stronglight.

/markp
03-27-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 359
Posted By mpetry912

not worth half of the asking price even if...

not worth half of the asking price

even if you are mechancally inclined

/markp
03-25-24, 06:46 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,082
Posted By mpetry912

This was a fun thread. Did anybody mention the...

This was a fun thread. Did anybody mention the Cinelli M-71 so-called "death" pedal ?

/markp
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03-25-24, 05:52 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,495
Posted By mpetry912

seen outside the coffee shop in Paso 2017. I...

seen outside the coffee shop in Paso 2017. I liked this one.

brake cable service loops a little too long but that's a nit

/markp
...
03-25-24, 05:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 186
Posted By mpetry912

do a screen shot, drop it inot your photo editor,...

do a screen shot, drop it inot your photo editor, and then crop. Save as ...

/markp
03-25-24, 05:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 201
Posted By mpetry912

suggest you loosen the caliper bolts that hold it...

suggest you loosen the caliper bolts that hold it to the frame / fork.

then squeeze the lever - a couple times. have a friend hold it or put a rubber band around it

and then tighten the bolts...
03-25-24, 05:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 300
Posted By mpetry912

oh good catch there rm -rf (and yes I do know...

oh good catch there rm -rf (and yes I do know what that means, | grep * )

@OP has two problems workiing there, the rack is a 1 1/4 and looks like there is an adapter for a 2" receiver, so you've...
03-24-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 1,741
Posted By mpetry912

I don't think so. depends on the gear ratio you...

I don't think so. depends on the gear ratio you need and if your bike can take an 11 or 12 speed cassette with a 36 or 42T large cog

/markp
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03-24-24, 12:10 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 536
Posted By mpetry912

you can shine a bright light on the pads inside...

you can shine a bright light on the pads inside the caliper and see if they are worn but sounds to me like it may be bleed time.

/markp
03-23-24, 11:53 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,495
Posted By mpetry912

After several Eroicas I have found that if you...

After several Eroicas I have found that if you respect the "spirit" of the event the scrutineering will let you get away with minor transgressions

Scrutineering may be more severe in Italy but...
03-23-24, 11:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,020
Posted By mpetry912

agree, you can find a Chorus unit and just swap...

agree, you can find a Chorus unit and just swap the cage (which is titanium) over onto the existing clamp.

/markp
03-20-24, 09:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 373
Posted By mpetry912

easyupbug that is a really good idea ! ...

easyupbug that is a really good idea !

/markp
03-19-24, 02:34 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,082
Posted By mpetry912

how about Campagnolo "con Dente" (with teeth) ...

how about Campagnolo "con Dente" (with teeth)

I think these may have been a cyclo cross item

/markp

...
03-19-24, 02:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 731
Posted By mpetry912

I rode my old Masi today and it has this. Glides...

I rode my old Masi today and it has this. Glides along effortlessly and always brings a smile.

/markp
03-17-24, 07:53 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 2,375
Posted By mpetry912

you're getting the bike at a discount. As...

you're getting the bike at a discount. As somebody said above, sell the take off part on ebay and enjoy the ride

/markp
03-17-24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 539
Posted By mpetry912

Berthoud w/ AS decaleur /markp ...

Berthoud w/ AS decaleur

/markp

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03-17-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 539
Posted By mpetry912

these were nice bags, not as nice as the Sologne...

these were nice bags, not as nice as the Sologne / Berthoud, but nice.

A trip to the dry cleaners will make it look like new

/markp
03-17-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,614
Posted By mpetry912

If the expander was only in as far as the...

If the expander was only in as far as the threads, I am glad it never popped out while "just riding along".

you were very lucky

/markp
03-17-24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 270
Posted By mpetry912

the mention of the "scalare" body above is a...

the mention of the "scalare" body above is a possibility.

The other possibility is that the one on the right was a 6 speed and the outer cog was replaced with one that was intended for use as a...
03-17-24, 01:09 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,117
Posted By mpetry912

good article, thanks for sharing it /markp

good article, thanks for sharing it

/markp
03-16-24, 01:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 403
Posted By mpetry912

regardless of the methodology I agree with the...

regardless of the methodology I agree with the conclusions of the report

Grin has the advantage of seeing many ebikes and batteries so their basis for sampling is solid

/markp
03-16-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,045
Posted By mpetry912

I have had good luck with CD50 Spokcalc and it...

I have had good luck with CD50 Spokcalc and it has an extensive database of rims and hubs.

always good to independently measure ERD

/markp
03-16-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 253
Posted By mpetry912

just buy another one for 8-10 bucks. Don't mess...

just buy another one for 8-10 bucks. Don't mess around with that part.

/markp
03-15-24, 11:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 396
Posted By mpetry912

the time honored way to do this is get a piece of...

the time honored way to do this is get a piece of monofilament fishing line and feed it into one end of the internal tube, then put a vacuum cleaner hose up to the other end and the suction will dry...
03-13-24, 04:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 258
Posted By mpetry912

a Phil cartridge bottom bracket uses threaded...

a Phil cartridge bottom bracket uses threaded adapter rings so it can be used on any bottom bracket threading.

the adapter rings are typically 20-40 bucks per set. The BB itself does not have...
03-13-24, 12:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 313
Posted By mpetry912

I sure would not ride a carbon steerer if there...

I sure would not ride a carbon steerer if there was an obvious crack. It will fail at the worst possible time, with disastrous results.

I have seen some ways to sleeve them using a carefully...
03-12-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,722
Posted By mpetry912

Somewhere I had a pic of a really badly cracked...

Somewhere I had a pic of a really badly cracked Campy arm at the spider to arm join. Dangerous lookiing.

I don't ride these parts anymore. you are paying inflated prices for used parts, you do...
03-11-24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 859
Posted By mpetry912

needs one extra chain link please /markp

needs one extra chain link please

/markp
03-11-24, 06:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 290
Posted By mpetry912

The all important junk box and coffee can full of...

The all important junk box and coffee can full of hardware bits ! the critical ingredient for any TRUE PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOP

/markp
03-09-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 480
Posted By mpetry912

there was a Kirk Precision Magnesium frame...

there was a Kirk Precision Magnesium frame offered back in the late 90s ?

/markp
...
03-09-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 254
Posted By mpetry912

you "might consider" a new cable. Cut the...

you "might consider" a new cable.

Cut the old cable with about 2-3 inches left as a tail. then you are going to have to push the stuck head out of its recess in the winding drum

use pliers, you...
03-08-24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,328
Posted By mpetry912

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/480x640/reynolds666_a8a98c3e831a5f9580438ee6af4e281251c4a19b.jpg
03-07-24, 09:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 903
Posted By mpetry912

now that is a tool I hope never to need ...

now that is a tool I hope never to need

/markp
03-06-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,368
Posted By mpetry912

those inline levers prolly made the stopping...

those inline levers prolly made the stopping power available from the Delta brakes ... even worse !

and I think you have Syncho 2 shift levers as well.

interesting mix

/markp
03-06-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,368
Posted By mpetry912

yes, I think these were made by Mondonico. The...

yes, I think these were made by Mondonico. The seat stay attachment is the tell.

still a fairly nice bike but outside of classic period.

I have a set of "real" Delta pads available

/markp
03-06-24, 08:34 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,525
Posted By mpetry912

Exactly right ! what if there's an error in the...

Exactly right ! what if there's an error in the web page you're using to determine the torque required for a particular fastener / applicationm ?

it HAS happened.

/markp
03-06-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 577
Posted By mpetry912

if it went in 3-4 turns smoothly and then seemed...

if it went in 3-4 turns smoothly and then seemed to tighten up then it's pretty likely not cross threaded, but you may have some crud in the threads.

I'd suggest take the cups out and wire brush...
03-03-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 325
Posted By mpetry912

after cutting you can bevel the cut end. Yes,...

after cutting you can bevel the cut end. Yes, threading on a nut before is a good idea

the keyed washers are nice to have but not essential.

set the spacers to match your rear "over locknut"...
03-02-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,266
Posted By mpetry912

take a pair of pliers and bend the spokes at...

take a pair of pliers and bend the spokes at about 1" up from the nipple to normalize the angle at which the spoke enters the nipple.

so it goes "straight in" won't hurt a thing.

the other...
03-02-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,143
Posted By mpetry912

Heat88 just loosent the bolt, ride around...

Heat88

just loosent the bolt, ride around the block 2-3 times and when you come back the arm should be loose enough to pull off easily

/markp
03-02-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,687
Posted By mpetry912

Might be unauthorized use of the brand. Seen...

Might be unauthorized use of the brand. Seen that a lot coming out of you know where

/markp
02-29-24, 06:03 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,140
Posted By mpetry912

yes, well, the planet could be hit by a giant...

yes, well, the planet could be hit by a giant asteroid that would wipe out humanity and bring on the next ice age.

worry about something that you can affect. GPS jamming / spoofing is a thing.
...
02-29-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,141
Posted By mpetry912

have mentioned it before in another thread. you...

have mentioned it before in another thread. you need that fancy stand to be able to take advantage of this trick.

It's NOT a special spray you can order from AMZN :)

/markp
02-29-24, 08:48 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,141
Posted By mpetry912

it depends... on your instrumentation truing...

it depends... on your instrumentation

truing with a light gap method like the Park TS-2 you are doing pretty good if you can get sub millimeter tolerance in lateral runout.

Radial is harder...
02-26-24, 10:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 696
Posted By mpetry912

it's not just the length of the axle with 7,8, or...

it's not just the length of the axle with 7,8, or more speeeds on a freewheel hub.

The drive side hub bearing is essentially in the middle of the axle !

that is why they bend. I cannot...
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