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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-24, 11:26 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,232
Posted By Kars

I am curious if anyone has built these wheel kits...

I am curious if anyone has built these wheel kits and if so how it went?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-18-23, 11:06 AM
Replies: 21,736
Views: 3,072,714
Posted By Kars

No stress

Nice relaxing 22 miles in the northeast. Windy but nice 62 F allowing to ride with shorts on.Sorry about the non drive side pic....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-02-23, 12:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 770
Posted By Kars

Thanks to all for these interesting ,and helpful...

Thanks to all for these interesting ,and helpful comments. Yes, for sure I also noticed the spoke holes have the sharp edges. They will get covered by rim tape but will take care of the burr first. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-31-23, 06:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 770
Posted By Kars

I filed the rough edge down last night. No issues...

I filed the rough edge down last night. No issues with that at all. Before doing anything else I decided to put the wheel in the truing stand. I got the side to side pretty true but the radial...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-23, 05:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 770
Posted By Kars

It is hard to show what it feels like in the...

It is hard to show what it feels like in the picture but it actually sticks up quite a but from the surface and has a sharp edge to it. Thanks to all who have replied here. I will carefully file it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-29-23, 06:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 770
Posted By Kars

So you are saying it is ok to carefulky file or...

So you are saying it is ok to carefulky file or sand the sharp edge down at the inside seam , correct? Thanks for your advice.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-29-23, 06:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 770
Posted By Kars

Is this Rim Safe?

Hi all,
I have gotten several flats with this wheel and so decided to investigate the rim more closely thinking maybe there is a sharp edge inside somewhere. I took the tire/tube off and noticed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-09-23, 03:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 441
Posted By Kars

Calling Experienced Wheelbuilders- Hub ok?

I am not a very experienced wheelbuilder and so I would like to know if this hub is ok to reuse or better not to. It has a few marks at the spoke holes as can be seen here. I am interested in...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-11-22, 03:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 398
Posted By Kars

Pm sent

Pm sent
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-11-22, 01:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 468
Posted By Kars

Do you have a picture of that bolt ? Does it look...

Do you have a picture of that bolt ? Does it look (no pun intended)like the one I have or is completely different?I am not planning on using a carbon seatpost but am still curious.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-10-22, 05:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 468
Posted By Kars

Thanks very much for the help. Not near Rochester...

Thanks very much for the help. Not near Rochester but if I lose it I may call upon you for guidance. I wonder if the factory hand made this bolt because it looks kind of rough or maybe the previous...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-10-22, 10:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 468
Posted By Kars

In the few searches I did I could not find a...

In the few searches I did I could not find a replacement and so I guess I better not lose this bolt.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-10-22, 10:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 468
Posted By Kars

it's not a Look but that is interesting to know...

it's not a Look but that is interesting to know that Look did this also. Mine is a Carrera.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-10-22, 10:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 468
Posted By Kars

I definately agree with you on that. I dont like...

I definately agree with you on that. I dont like this method and wish this bike just used a more common method but that being said I cannot change it and will only hope it continues to clamp...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-22, 05:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 468
Posted By Kars

does it clamp as well as a standard one? Sorry...

does it clamp as well as a standard one? Sorry for my ignorance. All my bikes except this one have a bolt that squeezes down on the seat tube.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-22, 03:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 468
Posted By Kars

Seatpost binder bolt unusual

Has anyone ever seen this type of seatpost binder bolt? Can a different more standard one be used here ? There is no slit in the seat tube that can be clamped down on.Thanks in advance...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-06-22, 04:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 507
Posted By Kars

thanks for that tip. Looks like he has a rim but...

thanks for that tip. Looks like he has a rim but it is for a tubular tire which I don't want but maybe if I check back at the site he will have it at some point. At least I did not see one unless I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-22, 05:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 507
Posted By Kars

Thank you to all for all these helpful comments....

Thank you to all for all these helpful comments. Deep down I really do want to save these wheels and so I will use them as is for now but will look out for NOS rim on ebay. I am kind of a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-22, 04:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 507
Posted By Kars

Curious if Anyone out there ever did this and...

Curious if Anyone out there ever did this and swamped in a new rim into a wheel like this? would need to get the special proprietary spoke wrench to do it? No complicated lacing pattern here.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-02-22, 04:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 507
Posted By Kars

Ksyrium rims wheelbuild

I have the Mavic Ksyrium SSC SL wheelset and the front wheel rim is quite beat up. So to all the expert wheelbuilders My question is if you think it is worth swapping the old rim for an equivalent...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-13-22, 06:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,243
Posted By Kars

Don't give up on the brooks too quickly. It takes...

Don't give up on the brooks too quickly. It takes time for the leather to break in and conform to your shape. I also like the Specialized power comp saddle but what works for one person may not work...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-10-22, 06:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 573
Posted By Kars

Plan

My theoretical plan for this bike would be to make into a retro mod of some sort. Put a new or much newer ultegra groupset on it and new lighter wheels and then see how it feels. I live in a hilly...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-05-22, 05:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 573
Posted By Kars

Paramount PDG 7

I wondered what you think the value is. It has no original parts and so it really is just the frame pdg series 7. The bike rides and shifts really well but has all low end heavy parts. Amazing how...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-21, 05:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 738
Posted By Kars

the post is tight but the collar with the 3 holes...

the post is tight but the collar with the 3 holes turns freely.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-21, 05:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 738
Posted By Kars

is this a fork failure then? The bike is from...

is this a fork failure then? The bike is from about 2014 roughly.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-21, 05:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 738
Posted By Kars

the post does not turn but the ring with the 3...

the post does not turn but the ring with the 3 holes is turning. The post is using wrench flats is very tight.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-21, 04:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 738
Posted By Kars

I tried unscrewing it but it just turns around...

I tried unscrewing it but it just turns around without coming out. I will try again. I see no area on it to tighten it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-21, 04:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 738
Posted By Kars

I see no wrench flats or any place to tighten it....

I see no wrench flats or any place to tighten it. It just turns. It is held somehow internal to the fork.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-21, 06:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 738
Posted By Kars

Linear v brake dilemma

I started to replace and adjust these tektro v brakes and could not get them adjusted and set up. I finally realized the brake post was turning which is making it impossible to set up. Please see...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-21, 07:30 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 29,072
Posted By Kars

Whew, The crank now went in without any issues....

Whew, The crank now went in without any issues. Thanks for bearing with me and helping out. I took a few links out of the chain to size it properly with the new size crank. I also repositioned the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-21, 12:54 PM
Replies: 1,411
Views: 494,054
Posted By Kars

Great paint match , cannot see any difference to...

Great paint match , cannot see any difference to the rest of the frame. Columbus sl tubes?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-21, 04:42 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 29,072
Posted By Kars

The suggestion to assemble the two halves outside...

The suggestion to assemble the two halves outside of the bike was a really good one. I found out a key difference: that my original Record crank has threads inside the non drive side arm that the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-21, 03:32 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 29,072
Posted By Kars

the bearing cups say Super record only 36×24 T EPS

the bearing cups say Super record only 36×24 T EPS
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-21, 03:28 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 29,072
Posted By Kars

Yes it is an 11 speed ultra torque which is how...

Yes it is an 11 speed ultra torque which is how the box is labeled. I should check any labels on the crank too I guess. I did follow your above procedure as it is the same as the campy video which is...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-21, 06:33 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 29,072
Posted By Kars

This crank seems like it does not fit. The crank...

This crank seems like it does not fit. The crank arm on the non drive side is wobbly and seems like it does not fully seat internally. I compared measurements of my record crank to this one and it is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-21, 07:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 783
Posted By Kars

I pulled the crank off and will try installation...

I pulled the crank off and will try installation again. I am confident I had the clip in correctly but it cannot hurt to try again. Thanks
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-21, 07:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 783
Posted By Kars

I don't completely understand what you mean by...

I don't completely understand what you mean by seals. The crank I have had the bearings already installed.. I noticed that the bearing cups say 36x24 super record only and the original crank was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-21, 06:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 783
Posted By Kars

Ultra torque Centaur 11 speed Problem

I had a campy record 11 speed ultra torque crankset that started to make clicking sound. In an attempt to correct this I installed a brand new Centaur ultra 11 speed compact crank as I also wanted...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-21, 05:56 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 29,072
Posted By Kars

I have a problem. I installed the new crank...

I have a problem. I installed the new crank following park tools procedure exactly. I torqued down the drive side bolt to 42 nm but there is play in the crank when it turns. Maybe the heath is not...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-21, 04:44 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 29,072
Posted By Kars

thanks gfk velo. I am glad I don't have to return...

thanks gfk velo. I am glad I don't have to return the crankset. I Look forward to getting those lower gears working for the hills here.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-21, 06:03 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 29,072
Posted By Kars

Centaur 11 speed crankset Compatible?

I was hoping one of the experts here could answer this question: I purchased a brand new Centaur 11 speed compact crank to replace my record 11 speed crankset. The record crankset is a 39/53 from...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-21, 05:59 PM
Replies: 3,261
Views: 637,609
Posted By Kars

very nice composition

very nice composition
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-21, 07:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,662
Posted By Kars

that is not correct. The wh rs500 is 1649 g. See...

that is not correct. The wh rs500 is 1649 g. See competitive cyclist tech specs. I just looked it up again.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-21, 11:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,662
Posted By Kars

Claimed weight is about 1650 g for the set and so...

Claimed weight is about 1650 g for the set and so ok in weight. Not super heavy or super light.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-21, 11:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,662
Posted By Kars

Ultegra wheelset recommendations advice

I am looking to purchase a new wheelset and it seems the Shimano wh r500 tubeless ready is a good deal. After doing some searches I am still a little confused about the tubeless ready part. It seems...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-20, 07:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,001
Posted By Kars

great thanks, I will check that out sometime when...

great thanks, I will check that out sometime when I am in the area.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-23-20, 06:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,907
Posted By Kars

thanks for the encouraging comment. I am happy...

thanks for the encouraging comment. I am happy with it and the frame is in great shape. Has only a few small paint chips that I plan on fixing up after I find a close match to the candy red color.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-20, 08:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,001
Posted By Kars

Hopefully i won't get in trouble for this but was...

Hopefully i won't get in trouble for this but was the bike shop in Lancaster county Martins? I was in there back in May this year and they had a pretty decent collection of vintage bikes for sale. I...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-09-20, 11:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,907
Posted By Kars

Thanks for the feedback. I agree I took a hit...

Thanks for the feedback. I agree I took a hit with the drive train and probably more so with the wheels. I may try and sell if it does not work out for me riding it. The gearing is odd but it does...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-07-20, 03:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,907
Posted By Kars

Jamis Eclipse 2012

I wanted to share with you my recent craigslist bike purchase and get your opinion on this bike and its worth. I think I overpaid some but could not resist as these seem to be rare , light and...
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