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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-22, 12:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 306
Posted By mr9iron

Really appreciate the reply, I did remove and...

Really appreciate the reply, I did remove and double check the Jockey Wheels as I had to clean my drive train any away. They were installed correctly as you mentioned. This RD is the torx bolt type,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-22, 01:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 306
Posted By mr9iron

Campagnolo 11 Speed Super Record Jockey Wheels

Hello all,

are campy jockey wheels directional and or Top/Bottom specific? I have a situation where I believe the chain is dragging on the lower jockey wheel cage. This happens when I am in the...
Forum: Framebuilders
11-12-20, 03:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,315
Posted By mr9iron

Fork Length question...

Hello all,


I recently acquired a custom Rodriguez S3 steel frame in excellent condition. Unfortunately it didn't come with a fork, but the seller had the geometry chart. It indicates a fork that...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-10-20, 01:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,635
Posted By mr9iron

Nessism couldn't agree more on the ride...

Nessism

couldn't agree more on the ride influences, thanks for the response on the TIG VS lugged, I have often wondered how much weight lugs add to a frame,having never held a raw lug in my...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-10-20, 01:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,635
Posted By mr9iron

Andrew, thanks for the reply, I hope your...

Andrew,

thanks for the reply, I hope your friend is recovered and is doing alright. I try to temper my love "of the bike itself," I really love riding more so, but sometimes I get caught up with...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-09-20, 02:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,635
Posted By mr9iron

Insight/opinions on Columbus Spirit Frame/Columbus Genius

I am playing around with the idea of having a custom steel frame made. I am considering 3 builders ATM, Rodriguez, Hampsten, and Breadwinner. All of which are in the vicinity where I live. These...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-20, 04:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 265
Posted By mr9iron

yeah, I'd agree on not the strongest, but for...

yeah, I'd agree on not the strongest, but for light riders, seemed stable enough and a good weight advantage, though certainly possible they discontinued them for that reason.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-20, 11:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 265
Posted By mr9iron

Stans Alpha 340 Rim

Does anyone know why Stans stop making the alpha 340 rim? - just curious if anyone knows or has a theory...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-13-18, 12:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,584
Posted By mr9iron

Steve, thanks for the reply just to update...

Steve,

thanks for the reply just to update this thread, this mystery just keeps getting more strange... I have accepted these dimples are normal... I wanted to find where the leak was in the tube,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-09-18, 04:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,584
Posted By mr9iron

every 36 hours, and the rear tire, at least every...

every 36 hours, and the rear tire, at least every 16 ;)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-09-18, 04:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,584
Posted By mr9iron

I will do a thorough check to see if I can find...

I will do a thorough check to see if I can find the area of the leak, if it's on the dimples then I guess this will still be in question, but if it's a puncture hole elsewhere on the tube, then maybe...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-09-18, 10:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,584
Posted By mr9iron

thanks Tim, I might look those up....

thanks Tim, I might look those up....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-09-18, 10:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,584
Posted By mr9iron

hello, thanks, I cannot be 100% certain but...

hello, thanks, I cannot be 100% certain but almost sure the rim tape is the standard "stans" rim seal used via factory. The tube did come with talc applied. I throughly checked the rim tape and new...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-09-18, 10:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,584
Posted By mr9iron

I am sure it flatted, zero pressure in an 8 hour...

I am sure it flatted, zero pressure in an 8 hour window, the front tire still has decent pressure, only lost 5 lbs after the ride ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-08-18, 10:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 907
Posted By mr9iron

take a look here at my custom restored Peugeot: ...

take a look here at my custom restored Peugeot:

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1026147-s-peugeot.html

Now when you said Sherman Williams I naturally thought you meant their...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-08-18, 09:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,584
Posted By mr9iron

Vittoria latex inner tube deformation?

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/960x720/image_a65c2e05b1e0dbf7e568dfeeede2585e405af705.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-17, 11:26 AM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,048,231
Posted By mr9iron

thank you, the pictures actually don't do it...

thank you, the pictures actually don't do it justice, it looks much nicer than my camera can show...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-17, 11:25 AM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,048,231
Posted By mr9iron

Thank you!!

Thank you!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-17, 07:49 PM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,048,231
Posted By mr9iron

'96 Lemond Zurich, just restored

Rides like a dream, group-set is bullet proof.. Just finished it last month after about a year of work...Bike was a basket case of parts I picked up on CL. (it's also for sale as I don't have room...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-17, 10:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,415
Posted By mr9iron

Yes, I believe built in WI by TREK. I don't know...

Yes, I believe built in WI by TREK. I don't know the particulars of how much Lemond was involved. It's a shame the relationship did not continue. I am sure there is info on Bike Forums about Lemond's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-17, 03:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,415
Posted By mr9iron

Oh, and nothing wrong with the gray-blue color...

Oh, and nothing wrong with the gray-blue color scheme, just the seemingly meligned yellow lettering, you can have your re- pro decals produced in any color you like:) I would push for white with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-17, 03:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,415
Posted By mr9iron

Indeed they are, thoroughly cleaned and polished,...

Indeed they are, thoroughly cleaned and polished, they were in not too terrible shape to start with but, considering the shape of the frame, which you can see was very poor, the components were not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-17, 03:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,415
Posted By mr9iron

Yes just contact Andrew, if you provide the Art...

Yes just contact Andrew, if you provide the Art work, he can make a set for you, Royal Mail fromUK , it's not bad he is an awesome guy to deal with...andrew@seventy2design.com

Good luck !
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-17, 02:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,415
Posted By mr9iron

Yes they are!, and they were very nice folks to...

Yes they are!, and they were very nice folks to deal with..not really too expensive, and they were prompt in mailing them across the pond..
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-17, 04:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,415
Posted By mr9iron

Two part process, I made some reform blocks by...

Two part process, I made some reform blocks by drilling a 1 1/8 hole through a hardwood block, then cut it in two down the center. I used some mild heat, which you can do with steel, and clamped the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-17, 03:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,415
Posted By mr9iron

Yes, I agree this one was not very good,...

Yes, I agree this one was not very good, originally it was flat gray and blue with yellow lettering
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-17, 02:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,415
Posted By mr9iron

Lemond Zurich Restoration

It's been awhile since I have posted anything. I thought I'd finally share this year's restoration project with you all. I am managing to restore about 1 bike per year, so this is the final result in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-21-17, 11:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,027
Posted By mr9iron

yes, turns out you got it, end sup being cable...

yes, turns out you got it, end sup being cable tension, applied a little tri- flow near the sifters and messaging of the housings and all is ok now, even under pressure ! :)

thanks!


J
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-10-17, 01:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,027
Posted By mr9iron

Campy 11 speed won't shift into last gear

Looking for help, I have a Campy Super Record 11 speed set up, it shifts perfectly on the bike stand, and drops easily into the last cog (smallest cog highest speed gear 12t). However when real...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-17, 11:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 832
Posted By mr9iron

Yes meant the crank, I did apply turning force to...

Yes meant the crank, I did apply turning force to the cup using my hands as hard as I could grasp it, and couldn't get it to budge, but I admit that's probably not much force..
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-17, 11:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 832
Posted By mr9iron

Yes, I believe the cups already had the purple...

Yes, I believe the cups already had the purple loctite applied to the threads....
J
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-17, 03:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 832
Posted By mr9iron

Campy Super Record External BB cup problem..

Hello,

This is a De Rosa Titanio frame, Italian thread BB, Campy Super Record 11 speed group. Hollow crank with external BB cups..

I noticed this morning that the BB external cup on the drive...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-16, 11:19 PM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,130,970
Posted By mr9iron

thank you, working, on another one over the...

thank you, working, on another one over the winter..:)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-16, 01:54 PM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,048,231
Posted By mr9iron

De Rosa Titanio and Peugeot Super Vitus 980

Saw the De Rosa at the start of the thread and figured, what the hell... I had post this in a recent thread earlier this year..

http://www.unbreakablebridges.com/EL84/Bike/Ti_8.JPG


and for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-16, 12:28 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,664
Posted By mr9iron

I have no idea what I have into this bike, but I...

I have no idea what I have into this bike, but I can tell you for certain it will shame a lot of new mass produced bikes out there of what ever they are making bikes out of lately.. I don't know what...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-16, 11:52 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,664
Posted By mr9iron

Though 103 tubing is not the most impressive tube...

Though 103 tubing is not the most impressive tube set Peugeot used, I shutter to think that any off the shelf aluminum frame would be better quality. Just because the market says one thing doesn't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-16, 10:56 PM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,130,970
Posted By mr9iron

My much loved '85 Peugeot Super Vitus 980...

My much loved '85 Peugeot Super Vitus 980 Triathlon

http://www.unbreakablebridges.com/EL84/Bike/vitus_15.jpg

http://www.unbreakablebridges.com/EL84/Bike/vitus_16.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-16, 04:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,439
Posted By mr9iron

- love that '87 Dave Scott Centurion, I really...

- love that '87 Dave Scott Centurion, I really love the mid and late 80's steel frames..(of course, that's when I started riding..)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-16, 11:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,439
Posted By mr9iron

According to the seller, the fork, alpha q is the...

According to the seller, the fork, alpha q is the original fork with the frame, and I did not change it out. I do recall seeing steel forks on these frames online, and also seeing these frames sold...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-16, 06:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,439
Posted By mr9iron

Yeah I did some research on this but could not...

Yeah I did some research on this but could not find anything conclusive, and I am also guessing at the year, I think it's '93 but I could be off..

I will have to take your word for it on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-16, 06:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,439
Posted By mr9iron

best I could do working out of my humble garage :)

best I could do working out of my humble garage :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-16, 06:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,439
Posted By mr9iron

preaching to the choir on the stem, this is...

preaching to the choir on the stem, this is actually my first build using thread-less, and I struggled to find parts that I could tolerate.. the forks came with the bike and I didn't have the budget...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-16, 06:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,439
Posted By mr9iron

very interesting, you know I never noticed this...

very interesting, you know I never noticed this till I took that photo, it definitely is not as relaxed as it looks, but I can't figure out why it looks this way in that shot. The fork is turning...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-16, 06:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,439
Posted By mr9iron

thanks really appreciate it !!

thanks really appreciate it !!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-16, 06:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,439
Posted By mr9iron

I take it I can't go back and edit the typo :)...

I take it I can't go back and edit the typo :) "19.5" should read- actually I think I like the performance of the D/A set up better, I know the Campy guys will jump on me for saying that..
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-16, 06:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,439
Posted By mr9iron

what a time for the dyslexia to kick in !! :)

what a time for the dyslexia to kick in !! :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-16, 12:56 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,439
Posted By mr9iron

DeRosa Titanio Custom Restoration...

I am finally posting my latest "custom" restoration project, a DeRosa Titanio. It has taken me over 2 years to complete, and I finally took it for a test ride this month. I built this one to be very...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-18-15, 01:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,192
Posted By mr9iron

Shimano 11 speed /10 speed compatibility

Hello,

I have seen lots of info out there on interchangeability of drive trains, a lot of good stuff from Sheldon Brown, but this combo is using a bit newer components than his info covered at the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-15, 12:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,900
Posted By mr9iron

Hey thanks for the nice reply, and nice looking...

Hey thanks for the nice reply, and nice looking UO there. Great ride up those mountains.. As mentioned in the, story I don't have clear details as to why they went out of business and stopped making...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-15, 05:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,900
Posted By mr9iron

nice!!, stunning view...

nice!!, stunning view...
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