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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-09-24, 06:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 151
Posted By Jicafold

thank you

thank you
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-09-24, 06:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 151
Posted By Jicafold

I already took it apart. There was no oil in one...

I already took it apart. There was no oil in one side. Not sure the other side was full.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 151
Posted By Jicafold

Bump. Anybody?

Bump. Anybody?
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-07-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 123
Posted By Jicafold

How much oil volume in this shock?

I have a vintage Specialized Rockhopper with a Specialized Future FS shock. It is soft. So I took it apart to rebuild it. I'm not sure what the correct oil volume is to refill it with? Do you know?...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 06:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 151
Posted By Jicafold

How much oil volume in this shock?

I have a vintage Specialized Rockhopper with a Specialized Future FS shock. It is soft. So I took it apart to rebuild it. I'm not sure what the correct oil volume is to refill it with? Do you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 251
Posted By Jicafold

Sure thing. Thank you.

Sure thing. Thank you.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-24, 01:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 251
Posted By Jicafold

Thank you FB. You are always so nice. I bought...

Thank you FB. You are always so nice. I bought them on a whim for $50. Not sure if they are any better than the Bontrager Race Lites I already have. Just curious what I exactly bought. Thank you.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 251
Posted By Jicafold

What Easton Wheels Are These?

I picked up these Easton wheels. 700c. No labels on the rims. Has Easton rim strips. Does anyone know what model Easton wheels these are? Thank you.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-24, 10:27 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 127
Posted By Jicafold

What Easton Wheels are these?

I picked up these Easton wheels. 700c. No labels on the rims. Has Easton rim strips. Does anyone know what model Easton wheels these are? Thank you.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 06:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 232
Posted By Jicafold

What is missing on this ST-5700 shifter?

I have this right sided Shimano ST-5700 shifter. Works well enough if you help it. Is it missing a piece holding down this piece?
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-03-24, 06:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 619
Posted By Jicafold

Ok. I will leave it as is. Thank you.

Ok. I will leave it as is. Thank you.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-02-24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 619
Posted By Jicafold

Like I was saying in the first post....I already...

Like I was saying in the first post....I already used a polishing compound. Turtle Wax Polishing compound. I have some rubbing compound....thought that might be too aggressive. I understand fading...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-02-24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 619
Posted By Jicafold

Fine wet sanding

So I have this KHS I am refurbishing. It had some labels on it I removed which changed the color. I used some polishing compound on it without change. I am trying to even out the color change. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 655
Posted By Jicafold

However, these dropouts say Campagnolo.

However, these dropouts say Campagnolo.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 655
Posted By Jicafold

Interesting. The bottom bracket threading is...

Interesting. The bottom bracket threading is English and there are no serial numbers anywhere.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 06:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 655
Posted By Jicafold

I considered that, but there is the clover on the...

I considered that, but there is the clover on the lug.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 01:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 655
Posted By Jicafold

What Colnago is this?

So I bought this Colnago off a friend. What can you tell me about it? It has Campy headset, bottom bracket, and seatpost binder bolt. Campy dropouts on frame and fork. Year? Model? Frame tubing?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 7,987
Posted By Jicafold

If you want to get the discoloration off you can...

If you want to get the discoloration off you can wet sand it for a bit.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 7,987
Posted By Jicafold

I was hesitant but it worked out well. It does...

I was hesitant but it worked out well. It does not get nearly hot enough to affect things such as brazing. I only put one section of the frame into the flame at a time for approximately 1...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-24, 02:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,114
Posted By Jicafold

I was going to use a Cricut printer. Never used...

I was going to use a Cricut printer. Never used it yet. It was a gift. Your opinion please? Also, what software program is that you are using?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-11-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 886
Posted By Jicafold

Geez...That's Nasty!!! #2

Pulled from a vintage Bianchi. No wonder the crankset didn't turn. Amazingly the stem and seat post were not stuck.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-24, 06:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,114
Posted By Jicafold

Excellent. Thank you so much.

Excellent. Thank you so much.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-24, 03:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,114
Posted By Jicafold

Making Trek Decals

I am interested in making some vintage Trek decals. However, I only have pictures and not the actual measurement to do this. Can anyone please tell me the proper height / width of these individual...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-30-24, 01:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 327
Posted By Jicafold

It was missing the label. I wish I had that or I...

It was missing the label. I wish I had that or I would keep it as is. Thank you. Maybe I could make a label on a printer and clear coat it. I don't know. Which is a better derailleur?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-30-24, 09:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 327
Posted By Jicafold

As I was saying in the original post, I am...

As I was saying in the original post, I am removing the wheels from this derailer, not adding them. I want to put them on a different Simplex derailer. Here’s a sample picture of the other...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-29-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 327
Posted By Jicafold

Thank you. I will give that a try. Thank you. ...

Thank you. I will give that a try. Thank you. Understand that I have some Shimano jockey wheels and bolts right in front of me. Neither one works on Huret or Simplex. The inner diameter of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-29-24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 327
Posted By Jicafold

Can this Huret Derailleur Bolt be Removed?

I have a Simplex rear derailleur without jockey wheels. I would like to use the ones off this Huret derailleur. However, I cannot get the bolt removed with a quality screwdriver, force, and blue...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-29-24, 03:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 488
Posted By Jicafold

What's the name of that hotel in Cartagena? ...

What's the name of that hotel in Cartagena?
Hotel Catagena.

- Romancing the Stone
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-13-24, 03:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 321
Posted By Jicafold

Ok. I have had cable housing strip the plastic...

Ok. I have had cable housing strip the plastic from the inner metal before, so I was just being cautious. Thank you.,
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-13-24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 321
Posted By Jicafold

Do these brakes require cable ferrules?

I was doing a tune up for a friend. His bike has Shimano RSX brakes. It seems I could only fit a cable ferrule on one of the brakes. Kind of. And I have a jar full of ferrules of slightly different...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-11-24, 02:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 756
Posted By Jicafold

Triggered? That's an awfully long you post you...

Triggered? That's an awfully long you post you have not to consider yourself triggered. Relax.. Lets stay on topic . You are not doing this thread any favors.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-11-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 756
Posted By Jicafold

Relax. It's an important distinction. That's how...

Relax. It's an important distinction. That's how misinformation occurs. Covid is rising again and may never, ever, go away. "The U.S. is experiencing another uptick in COVID infections after the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-08-24, 10:53 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,344
Posted By Jicafold

Relax. It doesn't matter of people on this forum...

Relax. It doesn't matter of people on this forum have a dog or cat or not, but that gets discussed ad nauseam.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-08-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,344
Posted By Jicafold

This bent frame cannot possibly be safe.

Facebook marketplace has this Bianchi Pista for sale. It has a huge dent in the top tube so much so that the top tube isn't even straight anymore. I seriously doubt this is safe to ride. Opinions?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 250
Posted By Jicafold

That sure does look like it. Thank you.

That sure does look like it. Thank you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 250
Posted By Jicafold

What Derailleur Hanger is This?

Maybe a needle in a haystack kind of question. But does anybody know what this rear derailleur hanger fits? It's been in the parts box for a couple years. I mostly work on vintage-ish road bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-03-24, 04:24 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,825
Posted By Jicafold

Yes. Here are more photos ...

Yes. Here are more photos

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/792x691/img_5350_fc198870f86d02feaf49e0266f3c5bd74038af9e.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,825
Posted By Jicafold

That is true. Truth be told I have been...

That is true. Truth be told I have been discouraged as of late with bike painting. I have done maybe 8 complete frame strip and repaints in the past. It is so much more labor intensive than repair...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-24, 08:37 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,825
Posted By Jicafold

Yes. I would like to but that is a large patch...

Yes. I would like to but that is a large patch of straight up rust on the top tube.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-23, 02:13 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,825
Posted By Jicafold

I thought about using the plastic wrap but never...

I thought about using the plastic wrap but never have. Thank you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-23, 11:19 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,825
Posted By Jicafold

I am sure we all know that. But I'll be sure to...

I am sure we all know that. But I'll be sure to take primed sample tube to the store and do a test spray in the isle. :notamused:
What I am saying is that it at least is worth taking a look at.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-23, 10:19 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,825
Posted By Jicafold

This Orange looks nice. Maybe I'll give that a...

This Orange looks nice. Maybe I'll give that a try. Thank you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-23, 10:17 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,825
Posted By Jicafold

Well, you have to pick and choose your battles. I...

Well, you have to pick and choose your battles. I am concurrently working on a vintage Cannondale, Nishiki, Vitus, and carbon Trek also. There is only so much time in the day and stripping and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-23, 08:12 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,825
Posted By Jicafold

I would probably need to paint the top tube...

I would probably need to paint the top tube black. There is likely no way to match that orange. And it's not my size anyways, so I'm just going to be passing it on to someone else.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-23, 04:01 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,825
Posted By Jicafold

That's what I was thinking. This is...

That's what I was thinking.



This is also what I was thinking.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-23, 02:08 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,825
Posted By Jicafold

Is this an original Colnago?

So I have this Colnago frame. Looks to be about a 1974 as far as I can figure out. It has significant corrosion so it needs a repaint. But are these the original decals? I don't see online photos...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-25-23, 08:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 562
Posted By Jicafold

Ahhh....thank you.

Ahhh....thank you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-23, 05:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 562
Posted By Jicafold

What is this cable guide?

So this rear derailleur cable guide was on a French abomination I bought. It is a Suntour brand. It was used for the front portion of the rear derailleur cable housing on the right chainstay. But why...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-23-23, 05:29 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 8,850
Posted By Jicafold

That's what she said.

That's what she said.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-22-23, 05:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,957
Posted By Jicafold

You misinterpreted that, Not impossible, just...

You misinterpreted that, Not impossible, just difficult,
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