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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-19, 12:28 PM
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Posted By jimmuller

I finally did some non-riding bike stuff...

I finally did some non-riding bike stuff yesterday. The from tire of the PFN10 had pick up a puncture. Stan sealed it up but it would hold no more than about 100psi without blowing again. So...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-19, 04:41 AM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,901
Posted By jimmuller

I prolly shouldn't say ah toad ja so, but ah toad...

I prolly shouldn't say ah toad ja so, but ah toad ja so. Well, it's a good "learning experience". You might want to try a Cyclone GT cage. BTW, the cage springs are different between the VGT/Vx...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-19, 04:56 AM
Replies: 7,820
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Posted By jimmuller

You want to install a V-GT Luxe cage on a...

You want to install a V-GT Luxe cage on a Superbe? It might work or it might not. Suntour did not use the same mounting dimensions and attachments for all their slant parallelogram derailleurs...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-19, 08:11 AM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,901
Posted By jimmuller

This build has been slow, finally completed last...

This build has been slow, finally completed last fall. However the rear shifter cable wasn't great so I spend part of yesterday afternoon re-rigging it.

'77 Gazelle Champion Mondial
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-19, 04:10 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,901
Posted By jimmuller

You weighed them, right? I started taking...

You weighed them, right?

I started taking the BB apart on one of my bikes, and you'll never guess what I found.
:D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-19, 05:20 AM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,901
Posted By jimmuller

And?? (With or without tires?) (I see...

And??

(With or without tires?)

(I see only 11 wheels. What happened to the 12th?)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-19, 07:20 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,901
Posted By jimmuller

Love the pic!

Love the pic!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-18, 12:42 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,901
Posted By jimmuller

Welcome to C&V and the world of awesome French...

Welcome to C&V and the world of awesome French bikes! A thread about what you/we/they are working on is as good a place as any to ask about tools.

When you get up to 10 posts you must give us some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-18, 08:49 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,901
Posted By jimmuller

Strung up a 120mm rear wheel.

Strung up a 120mm rear wheel.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-18, 08:39 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,901
Posted By jimmuller

Strung up a wheel yesterday.

Strung up a wheel yesterday.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-18, 04:41 AM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,901
Posted By jimmuller

[/left] Put decent alloy wheels on it and if...

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Put decent alloy wheels on it and if the budget strikes you as okay some lighter alloy components. You'll be surprised at how good a nominally low-end bike can be. You might want to keep...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-18, 05:00 AM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,901
Posted By jimmuller

What have I been wrenching on? Nothing. Nothing...

What have I been wrenching on? Nothing. Nothing at all. Not a dadgummed thing. No time. Too many visitors, too many distractions, too lousy weather. My toolbox feels neglected because it is.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-18, 07:06 AM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,901
Posted By jimmuller

It sure looks vintage enough to me. Non-aero...

It sure looks vintage enough to me. Non-aero brake levers, lugged frame w/horizontal TT, non-weirdo-shape bar, classic stem, silver components, TA-style crank, toe clips & straps, metal bottle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-18, 08:56 AM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,901
Posted By jimmuller

My "lately" bike work was on someone else's bike...

My "lately" bike work was on someone else's bike this morning. On my commute in I saw a guy stopped, called out, he replied he had a flat. Okay...a youngish guy who seemed unsure what to do next,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-18, 03:31 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,901
Posted By jimmuller

While riding the tandem in Acadia National Park...

While riding the tandem in Acadia National Park last week I started hearing a squeak from the captain's left pedal. Of course it is an original Normandy pedal with French threads. Yesterday I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-18, 03:47 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,901
Posted By jimmuller

One of the hazards of bike commuting is you don't...

One of the hazards of bike commuting is you don't drive you car very often. Which means critters seeking peace can find shelter in the nooks and crannies of the car. Our Caravan's heater motor has...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-18, 02:23 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,901
Posted By jimmuller

A few days ago I noticed that the Gazelle was...

A few days ago I noticed that the Gazelle was showing signs of rust poking through the paint along the TT. After getting some advice from C&V I tackled that problem today. Rubbed it down with a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-18, 06:23 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,901
Posted By jimmuller

"I've cut this table leg three times and it's...

"I've cut this table leg three times and it's still too short."

I have trouble snaking a shifter cable into a Cyclone RD. But that's just me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-18, 04:43 AM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,901
Posted By jimmuller

That's an impressive collection of Spanish black...

That's an impressive collection of Spanish black gold, er, um, black with holes.

Three guesses - let me guess, something Italian. Not sure about those wheels though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-18, 01:54 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,901
Posted By jimmuller

I have an '87 Brava (yours is '86, no?) and I...

I have an '87 Brava (yours is '86, no?) and I love it. It is my most-used commuter, with a hub generator, nice B&M LED lights, and Conti GP4000-II tires. It feels robust and efficient, though it is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-17, 06:36 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,901
Posted By jimmuller

When we got back from today's tandem ride I did a...

When we got back from today's tandem ride I did a few repairs, as usual in the living room watching bad football and enjoying a good beer. And my sweetie had to snap a pic.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-17, 05:25 AM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,901
Posted By jimmuller

Yes indeed. That's a great looking bike with the...

Yes indeed. That's a great looking bike with the yellow and those tires.:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-17, 09:17 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,901
Posted By jimmuller

The races are Sugino, probably the spindle too. I...

The races are Sugino, probably the spindle too. I credit the Rampar grease, a tub of stringy, baby-poop yellow stuff that I used on everything till it ran out. I guess it was synthetic but what do I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-17, 07:29 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,901
Posted By jimmuller

:D Remember how I mentioned the Raleigh's BB...

:D

Remember how I mentioned the Raleigh's BB a day or so ago? After we got back from our wet tandem ride I repacked it while watching a football game. Here is what I found:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-17, 05:51 AM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,901
Posted By jimmuller

That is a similar spring arrangement as the Mk2...

That is a similar spring arrangement as the Mk2 Cyclone. I wonder if the springs are interchangeable.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-17, 05:11 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,901
Posted By jimmuller

After yesterday's wet commute I started...

After yesterday's wet commute I started investigating why the Raleigh's BB was making noise. At first I thought a crank arm was loose but discovered, no, it was play in the BB bearings. Okay, it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-17, 04:29 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,901
Posted By jimmuller

Oh yuck. So much for nice white tape.:( ...

Oh yuck. So much for nice white tape.:(



Thank you. I can't claim credit for it, only for restoring it. Peugeot made the paint/chrome decisions.

I did ride it to work today. Nothing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-17, 04:55 AM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,901
Posted By jimmuller

My plan is to ride it to work this morning. Back...

My plan is to ride it to work this morning. Back home again too!

On-topic, I had an interesting mechanical "thing" develop these last few days. I've been riding the Grandis to work, started...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-17, 05:29 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,901
Posted By jimmuller

Well, I was planning on riding it. But first I...

Well, I was planning on riding it. But first I have to work enough nerve to put dirty gloves on that white bar tape.:eek:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-17, 04:36 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,901
Posted By jimmuller

Just finished this, '83 PFN-10. All-French drive...

Just finished this, '83 PFN-10. All-French drive train (except for the pedals), wheels, and brakes.

http://www.theworld.com/~muller/pics/PFN10/SideView.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-17, 06:12 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,901
Posted By jimmuller

No pics, just a work report. Spent today...

No pics, just a work report. Spent today cleaning up the Bianchi after yesterday's commute home in the rain. Also glued up two new sew-up wheels for a new and as yet unannounced project. Then...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-17, 06:06 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,901
Posted By jimmuller

That's a nice looking bike and the stem look...

That's a nice looking bike and the stem look right at home. Of course the silver handlebar makes a statement but I'm sure it's just temporary.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-17, 04:26 AM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,901
Posted By jimmuller

Been wrenching the Tommasini's crank. Had ridden...

Been wrenching the Tommasini's crank. Had ridden it in a while, got partway to work on it two days ago and the DS crank arm started to loosen. Stopped at a hardware store, bought an 8mm hex wrench,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-17, 07:40 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,901
Posted By jimmuller

Spent yester-evening replacing a broken spoke on...

Spent yester-evening replacing a broken spoke on the Grandis. Spent this evening replacing brake pads on the Bianchi.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-17, 10:25 AM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,901
Posted By jimmuller

Nice PX! Best of luck in the TAM. Pics next...

Nice PX! Best of luck in the TAM. Pics next week are required.

I sent part of yesterday putting new bearings in the Motobecane's headset. We'll see if and how quickly the races wear away...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-17, 06:33 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,901
Posted By jimmuller

Put different pedals on the Tommasini. Soon I'll...

Put different pedals on the Tommasini. Soon I'll have to replace the headset on the Motobecane.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-17, 06:40 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,901
Posted By jimmuller

Spent yesterday afternoon doing long-overdue...

Spent yesterday afternoon doing long-overdue maintenance on the Bianchi. Oh, I've cleaned and lubed it occasionally, but untold recreational miles and even more commuting miles, some in rain, can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-17, 04:04 AM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,901
Posted By jimmuller

Nice stuff. Will we get a pic of it fully...

Nice stuff. Will we get a pic of it fully assembled? And what BB is that?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-17, 06:29 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,901
Posted By jimmuller

Wrenching? he asks. Not exactly wrenching but...

Wrenching? he asks. Not exactly wrenching but all I've done bikewise lately is put new tires on the Bianchi and the Centurion this weekend. Oh, and rode 40.5 miles on Sunday, cold and wet, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-17, 09:16 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,901
Posted By jimmuller

Hmm, put new tires on the Bianchi. The tires...

Hmm, put new tires on the Bianchi.

The tires in question are Continental. I'm not sure which is more impressive, the tires or the little boxes they came in. An enlarged pic on the side of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-17, 04:31 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,901
Posted By jimmuller

I spent part of the day replacing the timing...

I spent part of the day replacing the timing chain and timing gears on the tandem. 10,000 miles will do this to you. This pic doesn't do it justice.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-17, 06:18 AM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,901
Posted By jimmuller

Hmmph. Obviously it ain't happenin' 'cuz we see...

Hmmph. Obviously it ain't happenin' 'cuz we see no pics.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-17, 09:51 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,901
Posted By jimmuller

JaccoW, that light is pretty slick!

JaccoW, that light is pretty slick!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-17, 05:49 AM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,901
Posted By jimmuller

Wrenching on this most of yesterday: ...

Wrenching on this most of yesterday:

http://www.theworld.com/~muller/pics/Tommasini/Flash.jpg

I keep forgetting how even the more vintage-aware LBS's can be oblivious to the differences between...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-16, 03:36 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,901
Posted By jimmuller

g3rd, that's a fine-looking Peugeot. Just...

g3rd, that's a fine-looking Peugeot.

Just curious, what motivated you to change the crank? Aesthetics or performance, ratio selection maybe?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-16, 02:11 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,901
Posted By jimmuller

Ouch. May it get better quickly! I had a...

Ouch. May it get better quickly!

I had a chainring grab a finger some months ago. Took a bite out, I can tell you, not pleasant.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-16, 04:52 AM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,901
Posted By jimmuller

Hmm, a week or so ago I tightened the timing...

Hmm, a week or so ago I tightened the timing chain on the tandem. Cleaned some of the gunk off the RD pulleys on one of the bikes but I don't remember which one. Haven't had time to do much...
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