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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 50,431
Posted By JaccoW

This might sound silly... but this shifter has...

This might sound silly... but this shifter has completely changed the feel of the bike for me.

The Sturmey Archer RXL-RD5 (https://www.sturmey-archer.com/en/products/detail/rxl-rd5) hub came with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-23, 05:29 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 50,431
Posted By JaccoW

That's lovely to hear T700! Sounds like a good...

That's lovely to hear T700! Sounds like a good upgrade and maintenance to that bike. Any chance we might see more of it one day? ;)

The SilverAce is still my commuter and run-about-town bicycle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-22, 05:06 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 50,431
Posted By JaccoW

Teaser shot: http://i.imgur.com/MdBO6op.jpg...

Teaser shot:
http://i.imgur.com/MdBO6op.jpg (https://i.imgur.com/MdBO6op.jpg)

Surprisingly, I received all parts I needed today to upgrade the drivetrain.

The square taper bottom bracket...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-22, 05:23 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 50,431
Posted By JaccoW

Got some new parts for a drivetrain upgrade for...

Got some new parts for a drivetrain upgrade for the SilverAce. :D

Based around a Shimano FC6603 Ultegra Triple for a stiffer bottom bracket and higher top end. Should be a good gear range for me...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-22, 01:53 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 50,431
Posted By JaccoW

Yeah exactly. But a lot better availability. Lots...

Yeah exactly. But a lot better availability. Lots of manufacturers still use them on their commuter bikes, especially belt drive ones, so there is plenty of support.

I'm thinking a 42T x 20T (36.2...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-22, 12:59 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 50,431
Posted By JaccoW

I think I'm going to give the silver Shimano...

I think I'm going to give the silver Shimano Alfine FC-s501 (https://bike.shimano.com/en-EU/product/component/alfine-s7000s700/FC-S501.html) cranks a try next month....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-22, 07:10 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 50,431
Posted By JaccoW

Good to hear. I will take a good look at what's...

Good to hear. I will take a good look at what's available around here.

Got the Ergon leather grips in yesterday and modified the other extender plug. Looks good and feels even better. Time to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-22, 03:36 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 50,431
Posted By JaccoW

Hey Kurt, I haven't to be honest. I could look...

Hey Kurt, I haven't to be honest. I could look into it but don't those outboard bearings have a tendency to start creaking? The problem seems to be more with these particular cranks really. All my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-22, 02:54 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 50,431
Posted By JaccoW

Guess what arrived on my doorstep? ;) They do...

Guess what arrived on my doorstep? ;) They do need some minor milling as they are less than 0.5mm too thick to fit inside the handlebars. I have a black pair of Ergon GP1 BioLeder...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-22, 03:05 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 50,431
Posted By JaccoW

The bottom one. ;)

The bottom one. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-22, 04:54 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 50,431
Posted By JaccoW

Hey, glad I could inspire you. :) I think I...

Hey, glad I could inspire you. :)

I think I just used a classic revolver hole punch for the tarpaulin and a stainless steel specific drill bit for the fender. I don't think I even needed to take a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-22, 03:05 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 50,431
Posted By JaccoW

I've got one of those Ikea trailers. Used it to...

I've got one of those Ikea trailers. Used it to haul 75kg (165 lbs) in gravel last year. It worked fine (though the wheels started to flex outwards) but for anything that doesn't equal a fully grown...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-22, 04:15 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 50,431
Posted By JaccoW

Right, so the SilverAce was back in the living...

Right, so the SilverAce was back in the living room shop for a rebuild of the rear wheel. First I had to take out the old hub and I took the time to give the rim a good clean before reusing it again....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-21, 09:02 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 50,431
Posted By JaccoW

New parts are in. Time to strip the rear wheel...

New parts are in. Time to strip the rear wheel and build a new one. :)

It's surprising how much parts you get for the money. With the exception of the thumb shifter everything was included for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-21, 04:24 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 50,431
Posted By JaccoW

Right... it's been a long time since I have...

Right... it's been a long time since I have posted anything on here.

Part of it is because of some necessary introspection earlier this year but also because I have been rediscovering some of my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-21, 04:38 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 50,431
Posted By JaccoW

I still love this bike but I am tempted to redo...

I still love this bike but I am tempted to redo the rear wheel next year with a more modern SA hub like the RXL-RD5 (https://www.sturmey-archer.com/en/products/detail/rxl-rd5) that I have on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-21, 07:19 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 50,431
Posted By JaccoW

We had some snow here over the past weekend and...

We had some snow here over the past weekend and it led to some beautiful views here.

First of all the bikes were all covered in snow but that doesn't bother them all that much.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-21, 06:23 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 50,431
Posted By JaccoW

Ah, I get it now. Fixed. :thumb:

Ah, I get it now. Fixed. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-21, 04:12 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 50,431
Posted By JaccoW

NDS = Non-drive side. ;) So the side that the...

NDS = Non-drive side. ;) So the side that the chainring is not on. Call it the left-hand side.

I figure it is simply the crank that needs to conform to the axle a bit. And for that it helps if...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-21, 10:54 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 50,431
Posted By JaccoW

Haha hardly, it only shows up when I turn into...

Haha hardly, it only shows up when I turn into the wind sometimes so it doesn't bother me too much. :D

I went to a place between Deventer and Zutphen. It's in the woods near the moorlands in that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-21, 04:36 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 50,431
Posted By JaccoW

This weekend and unfortunately the snow was gone...

This weekend and unfortunately the snow was gone before we could get some actual riding in but it was still a nice ride through the woods of the East of the Netherlands;
Took the train home.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-21, 04:47 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 50,431
Posted By JaccoW

I'll keep my ears open and listen to when it...

I'll keep my ears open and listen to when it shows up. Otherwise we can always try a windtunnel or something 😋
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-21, 09:45 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 50,431
Posted By JaccoW

Ha #DutchProblems for sure. I do notice some...

Ha #DutchProblems for sure. I do notice some whistling when it is really windy but I was never really sure if it was from the rack or just the spokes. It really is only a problem on a strong side...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-21, 05:01 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 50,431
Posted By JaccoW

I have been eyeing the Restrap rando bag...

I have been eyeing the Restrap rando bag (https://eu.restrap.com/products/rando-bag-large) for a while since it is a perfect fit for the Pelago Commuter front rack I have on this bike. Turns out it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-21, 03:32 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 50,431
Posted By JaccoW

Are you sure? On second look they look an awful...

Are you sure? On second look they look an awful lot like vintage Esge chromoplastic fenders. Not aluminum.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-21, 02:51 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 50,431
Posted By JaccoW

These are stainless steel Gilles Berthoud fenders...

These are stainless steel Gilles Berthoud fenders (https://berthoudcycles.fr/en/71-fenders). You might find the ones you used to have on French eBay...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-21, 08:45 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 50,431
Posted By JaccoW

Hey, just noticed this comment. I do, there's the...

Hey, just noticed this comment. I do, there's the 70's Gazelle Tandem (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1204955-70-s-gazelle-tandem.html)-thread but that one is on the backburner for now...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-20, 01:56 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 50,431
Posted By JaccoW

Well, this is the Basil: ...

Well, this is the Basil:

http://i.imgur.com/vhcMtop.jpg (https://imgur.com/vhcMtop)
http://i.imgur.com/tKHU0pj.jpg (https://imgur.com/tKHU0pj)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-20, 07:51 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 50,431
Posted By JaccoW

I have the Basil on another bike and it's okay. I...

I have the Basil on another bike and it's okay. I think it is too wide for if you ever want to place it in one of the racks at Central Station. Another issue I had with it is the chrome flaking off...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-20, 03:02 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 50,431
Posted By JaccoW

IIRC the old 4-speed hubs could be turned into...

IIRC the old 4-speed hubs could be turned into 5-speeds with an extra shifter but the 4-speed hubs never were all that popular. From what I've read...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-20, 03:43 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 50,431
Posted By JaccoW

Well, I swapped the springs today and it seems...

Well, I swapped the springs today and it seems like it pretty much fixed the shifting problems on this hub. Shifting is much crisper in both directions and it even seems like the exact position of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-20, 05:41 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 50,431
Posted By JaccoW

It's a known issue on these hubs that the 4th...

It's a known issue on these hubs that the 4th gear can be difficult. 3 > 4 and requires an upshift + downshift to 5 > 4 to go into gear.
Shifting works with 1st gear being the tightest on the cable...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-20, 09:07 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 50,431
Posted By JaccoW

Received a Koga-Miyata head badge today, probably...

Received a Koga-Miyata head badge today, probably one from a road model. It will most likely fit in well with the SilverAce with its gold and blue accents though getting the sticker off that I have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-20, 05:15 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 50,431
Posted By JaccoW

Tiny teaser of something I will be experimenting...

Tiny teaser of something I will be experimenting with soon.

http://i.imgur.com/idqrEhz.jpg (https://imgur.com/idqrEhz)

Hint: It has something to do with a clutch.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-20, 06:26 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 50,431
Posted By JaccoW

Well, took the cranks off and sure enough, the...

Well, took the cranks off and sure enough, the axle is slightly bent on the drive side. I put a round Hex key in and rotated the axle around while holding it steady and there is a definite wobble.
I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-20, 04:34 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 50,431
Posted By JaccoW

Anybody interested in a 60cm model of this bike...

Anybody interested in a 60cm model of this bike (https://link.marktplaats.nl/m1578750576?utm_source=android_social&utm_content=vip&utm_medium=android_social&utm_campaign=socialbuttons)? Current bid...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-20, 07:58 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 50,431
Posted By JaccoW

That does sound a bit scary! But hey I'm a hair...

That does sound a bit scary! But hey I'm a hair over 90 kg (198 lbs) and most of that is muscle. I never had that much luck with lightweight components. They either broke on me or snapped off at the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-20, 04:11 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 50,431
Posted By JaccoW

No, but that would be sick though. :P

No, but that would be sick though. :P
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-20, 10:05 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 50,431
Posted By JaccoW

My chainring has been scraping on the inside of...

My chainring has been scraping on the inside of the chainguard a bit the past week or so and I could not seem to fix it. It's always on the downstroke though so I took another good look at it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-20, 03:18 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 50,431
Posted By JaccoW

Did some final work on the support strutts by...

Did some final work on the support strutts by shortening them and rounding them down with a dremel and some sandpaper in different grits. Makes for a fine finish if I say so myself.
I also moved...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-20, 05:59 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 50,431
Posted By JaccoW

For Carradice stuff mostly the UK sites ...

For Carradice stuff mostly the UK sites

PracticalCycles (https://practicalcycles.com/) and their eBay (http://www.ebaystores.com/practicalcycles)
Carradicefactoryshop...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-20, 06:48 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 50,431
Posted By JaccoW

A set of Carradice Bagman support strutts...

A set of Carradice Bagman support strutts (https://www.carradice.co.uk/products/accessories/bagman-support-strutts). Not really necessary but I like the look and possibility to haul some heavier...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-20, 02:17 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 50,431
Posted By JaccoW

Grabbed some big and small bungees the other day...

Grabbed some big and small bungees the other day so I could actually use the front rack for what it is designed for. Had fun hauling wood for our backyard fire pit.

http://i.imgur.com/cz4lN94.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-20, 02:17 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 50,431
Posted By JaccoW

Locking a Carradice Bagman QR

So, like I said I wanted to use the quick release functionality of the Bagman but didn't want to risk the Carradice bag in day to day use in the city.
Carradice doesn't have any way to lock the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-20, 11:29 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 50,431
Posted By JaccoW

Since this is a more upright bike and a smaller...

Since this is a more upright bike and a smaller bag the Carradice saddle bag was swinging sometimes and hitting my leg when taking off from a traffic light. So I ordered a Carradice Bagman Expedition...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-20, 04:40 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 50,431
Posted By JaccoW

Thank you all gentlemen. :thumb:

Thank you all gentlemen. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-20, 03:39 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 50,431
Posted By JaccoW

So, to conclude, these are the final specs for...

So, to conclude, these are the final specs for now.

Current Specs:

Frame: Handbuilt Hardtlite® FM-1 chromoly splined triple butted tubing. Special Koga dropouts
Fork: "Sport" Hi-Manga
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-20, 02:58 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 50,431
Posted By JaccoW

Then I took off into town for a ride. The...

Then I took off into town for a ride.

The harbour makes for some beautiful shots and a very nice ride. A bit bumpy at times though.
http://i.imgur.com/KTmzAC8.jpg (https://imgur.com/KTmzAC8)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-20, 02:47 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 50,431
Posted By JaccoW

Final photoshoot for today. Rode around town to...

Final photoshoot for today. Rode around town to make some beauty shots and get a good feel for how the bike rides.
It's a fairly zippy bike that doesn't mind bumpy roads or going down stairs....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-20, 01:16 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 50,431
Posted By JaccoW

I believe it is a Koga-patented thing that allows...

I believe it is a Koga-patented thing that allows the wheel to slide forward and down. It also makes it significantly easier to center the wheel. If not for the thicker tyres I could probably take...
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