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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-14-19, 09:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,780
Posted By skoda2

Greetings, if your fork has a nut, or nuts on the...

Greetings, if your fork has a nut, or nuts on the bottom, removing them, will allow the lowers to separate from the uppers. You can then clean and lube the nylon bushings.
In the past I used...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-19, 08:43 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,211
Posted By skoda2

Greetings, Thank You for the compliment , it's a...

Greetings, Thank You for the compliment , it's a great riding bike!
Regards Carl
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-19, 06:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,211
Posted By skoda2

1973 Romic

Built by Ray Gaziorowski, in Houston, TXhttps://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/20170419_193438_32fc14b9a254ee84d32215f5825fa671b7799a75.jpg
Built in Houston, TX by Ray...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-02-19, 10:56 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,585
Posted By skoda2

You would be able to easily see any delamination,...

You would be able to easily see any delamination, as the clear coat, and paint would be blistered, and/or cracked.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-02-19, 10:05 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,585
Posted By skoda2

Greetings, strongly agree, on a friends bike the...

Greetings, strongly agree, on a friends bike the buzzing turned out to be carbon fiber delaminating, of course he lives in Florida, and stores his bike in a hot shed. Heat, and UV are not friendly to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-19, 02:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,077
Posted By skoda2

Excellent, great makeup!!

Excellent, great makeup!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-19, 01:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,077
Posted By skoda2

Sweating my a$$ off in Ocala(north central) FL today

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-19, 11:18 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 12,216
Posted By skoda2

1974 Romic

Greetings, I raced amateur on this, in the States, and also for a few years in Germany while in the Air Force. It’s a great bike, built in Houston, Texas that I still occasionally ride....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-18-19, 08:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 921
Posted By skoda2

:thumb:

:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-19, 12:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,951
Posted By skoda2

You asked about the hub grease; I suspect it’s...

You asked about the hub grease; I suspect it’s excess grease from a recent hub overhaul, just wipe the excess off, and you’re good to go!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-19, 01:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,150
Posted By skoda2

Appears in great condition, remove the rust,...

Appears in great condition, remove the rust, touch up the paint, and if the tires are original, DO NOT ride on them!!!!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-30-19, 12:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,943
Posted By skoda2

Not vintage, but riser bars, or steering tube...

Not vintage, but riser bars, or steering tube extension probably are your only choice. Luckily you don’t have the Evolution size!!!
Forum: Fatbikes
08-05-19, 12:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,716
Posted By skoda2

Greetings, salt, and sand are bike component...

Greetings, salt, and sand are bike component killers!! I’ve worked on many people’s bikes that were rusted beyond repair, after a beach vacation. Rinsing the bike with water, and using dry chain lube...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-19, 12:37 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,842
Posted By skoda2

The leg angle is easily adjusted!

The leg angle is easily adjusted!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-19, 12:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,974
Posted By skoda2

The name was Freehub Buddy

The name was Freehub Buddy
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-19, 07:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,517
Posted By skoda2

If the freewheels are new, try replacing the...

If the freewheels are new, try replacing the drive chain. More info and or photos would be helpful.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-19, 12:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,948
Posted By skoda2

Testers model enamel works well for my bikes,...

Testers model enamel works well for my bikes, with many colours available, inexpensive as well.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-19, 01:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,214
Posted By skoda2

Gruss, aus Florida, ist Ketten, oder Riemen...

Gruss, aus Florida, ist Ketten, oder Riemen antrieb?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-17, 07:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,896
Posted By skoda2

Drill a tiny hole in the dust cap, with a needle...

Drill a tiny hole in the dust cap, with a needle grease gun (Dualco) inject your favorite grease till it exits the other end. Seal the hole with a small sheet metal screw. Good to go until the next...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-18-17, 12:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,357
Posted By skoda2

Greetings I suspect you mean Moly grease. ...

Greetings
I suspect you mean Moly grease.
Regards
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-10-17, 04:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,604
Posted By skoda2

I agree, 6,7,and 8speed chains are cheaper than...

I agree, 6,7,and 8speed chains are cheaper than cassettes and/or chainwheels! Replace the chain when nearly worn, as I have been doing for 40+ years.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-17, 06:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,700
Posted By skoda2

They did; SunTour XC grease guard components.

They did; SunTour XC grease guard components.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-17, 07:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 711
Posted By skoda2

Replacing hubs/axles bring bike shops joy!

Replacing hubs/axles bring bike shops joy!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-17, 04:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,041
Posted By skoda2

+1, however the hub doesn't appear to be a Deore....

+1, however the hub doesn't appear to be a Deore. An 88 Stumpjumper hub would have a quick release.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-17, 06:12 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 13,216
Posted By skoda2

^this^ I think it's the bigger wheels, more...

^this^ I think it's the bigger wheels, more gears, bigger bike, is a 'bigger is better' American fascination ! Often people come into the shop wanting bigger wheels, bigger bikes, and more gears!...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-17, 11:17 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 422
Posted By skoda2

It's plastic,Keep it cleaned,and lubed, don't...

It's plastic,Keep it cleaned,and lubed, don't worry about it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-17, 06:29 AM
Replies: 199
Views: 17,759
Posted By skoda2

+1, bike repair is not rocket science!!!!!

+1, bike repair is not rocket science!!!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-17, 10:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,098
Posted By skoda2

OMG, great find, and even greater cycle,...

OMG, great find, and even greater cycle, beautiful. You have hit the bicycle lotto!!!!!!!!!!!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-17, 10:44 AM
Replies: 199
Views: 17,759
Posted By skoda2

I agree, have been wrenching bikes for 40+ years,...

I agree, have been wrenching bikes for 40+ years, and always properly adjust hubs(no play), and don't worry about the QR compressing the axle. IMHO the thin QR will elongate before the hollow steel...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-17, 05:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,712
Posted By skoda2

+100 Bob, carbon frames have a finite lifespan!!

+100 Bob, carbon frames have a finite lifespan!!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-17, 06:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,776
Posted By skoda2

Repack with new loose balls

Repack with new loose balls
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-17, 06:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,151
Posted By skoda2

It's called cross chaining: properly adjust your...

It's called cross chaining: properly adjust your derailleurs(Youtube),and avoid the big/big gears, and small/small gears.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-17, 07:07 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,881
Posted By skoda2

+100, It appears the pulley wheels need replacing...

+100, It appears the pulley wheels need replacing as well.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-17, 06:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,309
Posted By skoda2

Andy is right, I don't think your bike shop can...

Andy is right, I don't think your bike shop can give you a better answer. Remove the paint around the dent to determine if it is a crack, and if not, fill it in with Bondo, and touch up paint.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-17, 07:21 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 22,370
Posted By skoda2

+100 Bob

+100 Bob
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-17, 08:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,896
Posted By skoda2

Greetings Robbie, that's about all we do in the...

Greetings Robbie, that's about all we do in the shop, however we use silicone grease. Regards
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-17, 08:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,103
Posted By skoda2

+100, we, in this area call them Dummy Nubs...

+100, we, in this area call them Dummy Nubs instead of Lawyer Lips, although I like Lawyer Lips better.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-17, 06:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,959
Posted By skoda2

Check the stem, if it can move. I suspect the...

Check the stem, if it can move. I suspect the stem may may be off, is should align with the front wheel when looking from above. YouTube is your friend, as you can learn from the how-to videos.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-17, 08:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 771
Posted By skoda2

Perhaps saddle clamp and/or rails.

Perhaps saddle clamp and/or rails.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-17, 08:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,123
Posted By skoda2

Millennial's, 84% of them have no clue how to...

Millennial's, 84% of them have no clue how to check oil, or even open the hood of their cars. I suspect, however, they ALL know how to program their cell phones!
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-03-17, 07:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,614
Posted By skoda2

Because it was 13 years ago!!😪

Because it was 13 years ago!!😪
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-17, 01:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,676
Posted By skoda2

Greetings, That's what aluminum usually does;...

Greetings, That's what aluminum usually does; Break without much warning!
Regards
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-17, 06:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,917
Posted By skoda2

Greetings, measured what diameters? Photo's will...

Greetings, measured what diameters? Photo's will help.
Regards
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-17, 01:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,066
Posted By skoda2

Silicone Spray or silicone grease

Silicone Spray or silicone grease
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-26-17, 05:07 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 15,503
Posted By skoda2

Aldi repair stand $39.29

If there's an Aldi Market nearby, these are in stores starting today. I've been wrenching bikes for over 40 yrs., and am impressed with the quality and adjustability of this work stand. An amazing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-17, 05:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,431
Posted By skoda2

Greetings, purchased this Romic as a frameset in...

Greetings, purchased this Romic as a frameset in 1974, however had to wait until 1976 before I was able to afford 1st. Gen Dura Ace components. Pictured is the frame decal that was in the box with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-17, 07:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 901
Posted By skoda2

I suspect it could be worn pulley wheels.

I suspect it could be worn pulley wheels.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-17, 05:56 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,788
Posted By skoda2

WHAT, Bikerbobbb a troll? Please tell me it's not...

WHAT, Bikerbobbb a troll? Please tell me it's not true! He always has such amusing posts.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-17, 01:51 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,961
Posted By skoda2

YouTube is your friend Bikerbobbb, check out...

YouTube is your friend Bikerbobbb, check out YouTube, how to video's, then perhaps you can work on your bike more often.
Regards
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-17, 08:57 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,961
Posted By skoda2

Although the OP's posts are often amusing, he...

Although the OP's posts are often amusing, he seldom if ever takes anyone's advice or suggestions seriously. Try this suggestion: Buy a new bike with attached kickstand from a bike shop that has a...
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