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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-20-23, 04:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 849
Posted By 3Roch

Don't know what elevation you live at but those...

Don't know what elevation you live at but those numbers are somewhat lower as elevation goes up.

Don't know how accurate that watch is.

If you are concerned about it go to a doctor.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-23, 12:38 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,864
Posted By 3Roch

In early 70's a Varsity was my first new bike as...

In early 70's a Varsity was my first new bike as an adult, replaced clapped out 3 speed. A year later sold it and replaced it with a Fuji S10S. The Fuji was much much better*
and probably 10 pounds...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-26-23, 11:13 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 811
Posted By 3Roch

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-09-23, 10:27 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 421
Posted By 3Roch

Got it, thanks. Very nice and finally someone...

Got it, thanks.
Very nice and finally someone who knows how to pack things 😁
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-22, 05:57 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,787
Posted By 3Roch

What: Boshield Why:A. It works B: I have a...

What: Boshield
Why:A. It works B: I have a gallon jug of it
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-22, 08:40 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,170
Posted By 3Roch

There are a ton of reviews if you Google Fugi...

There are a ton of reviews if you Google Fugi Royale review
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-30-21, 11:23 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,774
Posted By 3Roch

As mentioned above if you are only wanting 4 mm...

As mentioned above if you are only wanting 4 mm take a look at the hub. A lot of times there is a huge spacer on the non drive side that can be eliminated or replaced with something shorter. Then re...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-21, 02:32 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,337
Posted By 3Roch

Depends what "restore" means. I built a 79...

Depends what "restore" means.
I built a 79 Motobecane Le Champ frameset into my now 21 lb with pedals daily driver and it cost me a bit over a grand but sure couldn't buy a new bike as good for that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-21, 02:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,284
Posted By 3Roch

Fluid film: I use it on my cars, works great...

Fluid film: I use it on my cars, works great where you are driving in salt 5 months per year. Smells like lanolin - which is what it is. If it's inside your frame I can't imagine you would ever smell...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-21, 10:39 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 546
Posted By 3Roch

Racer tape vs vintage paint& graphics

I have several 40+ year old Motobecanes (not museum grade) that I carry on a rack that supports the top tube. I was thinking of using some clear "racer tape" aka helicopter tape to protect the top...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-21, 11:28 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,577
Posted By 3Roch

Here's a thought... will the original non drive...

Here's a thought...
will the original non drive side (adjustable) cup screw into the drive side (the side you are having problems with) of the bb shell? If it will not likely you have swiss threads.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-21, 06:32 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,577
Posted By 3Roch

actually the one with the closest vintage (80)...

actually the one with the closest vintage (80) has french threads however it's a Le Champion and threading seems to vary with models.
The reason I brought this all up is the fact that I had used a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-21, 05:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,577
Posted By 3Roch

Based on my limited (3 bikes) experience with...

Based on my limited (3 bikes) experience with Motobecanes of that vintage you might want to look in the bb shell to determine if the threads are fully cut far enough into the shell to accept your new...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-21, 12:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,797
Posted By 3Roch

If we are talking about the same thing it's just...

If we are talking about the same thing it's just a length of shift cable housing. You come up with a length that avoids sharp bends or a kink where it goes into the derailleur barrel.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-21, 11:50 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,463
Posted By 3Roch

https://www.runningalife.com/the-cheating-metal-ma...

https://www.runningalife.com/the-cheating-metal-man-might-have-a-point/

I know it's sorta old school but I still like my $200 computrainer...and you can draft him and feel the difference
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-21, 11:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,602
Posted By 3Roch

who knows but I suspect that's without the fork ....

who knows but I suspect that's without the fork . that would put the total at about 3 kg which sounds a bit more likely.....but like I said who knows
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-21, 09:06 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,463
Posted By 3Roch

yeah, like that but I actually ended up with...

yeah, like that but I actually ended up with holes in the chainstays near the bb.
I think the sweat issue depends on how long/how hard. I was doing 45 min 5 days a week as hard as I could-i had...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-29-21, 08:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,429
Posted By 3Roch

With an assortment of motocross racing and skiing...

With an assortment of motocross racing and skiing crashes in my history I have had a number where everything slowed down ....and a number where it was just WACK. My theory is that if your brain has...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-21, 03:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,463
Posted By 3Roch

1) don't use a steel frame you care about, the...

1) don't use a steel frame you care about, the sweat generated on a trainer kills steel frames.....been there......
2) re the trainer . fwiw; I got a used Computrainer for a couple hundred $ a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-21, 01:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,689
Posted By 3Roch

If it was the seat post on the E Merckx hour bike...

If it was the seat post on the E Merckx hour bike yeah maybe. But with all due respect it's just a schwinn seat post that could get someone hurt. Off to the recycle bin.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-21, 11:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,030
Posted By 3Roch

For those obsessed with visuals if you go to the...

For those obsessed with visuals if you go to the below page on "what are you wrenching on" if the link works and go down thru the page to a post I made there are a couple pict of the 79. The 73 looks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-21, 10:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,030
Posted By 3Roch

the GT(which as noted above is not for sale) at...

the GT(which as noted above is not for sale) at the moment is a pile of parts so no pictures. They are nice bikes, got me in the whole Moto thing
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-21, 10:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,030
Posted By 3Roch

I'm not selling anything.nothing described is for...

I'm not selling anything.nothing described is for sale.
If the mods want to delete it for whatever reason they can, just thought it be interesting as it compares 3 vintage Motos and a bit of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-21, 05:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,030
Posted By 3Roch

Tale of 3 Motobecanes

Few years ago got M1: a 1979 (more or less) Grand Touring. Blue, Moto triple crank,very nice condition . Saving all orig parts made it into a 700/8 speed brifter bike.
Then year or so ago got M2: a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-21, 12:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,890
Posted By 3Roch

+1

+1
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-21, 09:50 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,890
Posted By 3Roch

If it were me I would use a dremel cutoff wheel...

If it were me I would use a dremel cutoff wheel to cut the bolt(carefully) via the slit in the seat post. You could also use a hacksaw blade but would need to keep the bolt from turning
ps be sure...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-22-21, 01:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 488
Posted By 3Roch

I've made some other stuff as needed-chain whip,...

I've made some other stuff as needed-chain whip, headset wrenches, a mandrel sorta thing to remove dent in seat tube from inside and drillium(ed) some chainwheels. Helps to have a milling machine and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-21-21, 12:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 488
Posted By 3Roch

Acme fixed cup wrench

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1740x1416/20210821_133007_3_984b16b16e9838e27529ba583c082b9a1ec4e1cf.jpg
You are probably familiar with Acme Co.. It's where Wile E Coyote gets...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-21, 08:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,329
Posted By 3Roch

[QUOTE=bark_eater;22188006]What headset is on the...

[QUOTE=bark_eater;22188006]What headset is on the 79? I've got an 81 I haven't figured out yet.[/QUOTE

it's Campy, I have no idea which one. If this is your $95 le champion I, being me, would take...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-21, 08:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,329
Posted By 3Roch

The frameset is .one of the sorta 73's-silver...

The frameset is .one of the sorta 73's-silver color and dropouts like a 72 but it's different than my 79 le champ-and headtube is different length
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-21, 11:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,329
Posted By 3Roch

If you need a French headset....

And are not too particular about it's vintage etc.
I needed one for a Motobecane Le Champion frameset that i'm building into a frankenbike 8 x3 go fast bike needed 37mm stack height which meant velo...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-21, 08:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,125
Posted By 3Roch

My Le Champion is the same color/lugs etc. as...

My Le Champion is the same color/lugs etc. as yours. I figured it was a 79 but who knows. In any case both it and my 73 Le Champ frameset both have French bb threads
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-30-21, 04:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,265
Posted By 3Roch

Sent a I want it PM on the 105 front dr

Sent a I want it PM on the 105 front dr
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-21, 12:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 690
Posted By 3Roch

One click I had seen your ad-the frame wants a...

One click
I had seen your ad-the frame wants a 30.2 mm cup diameter
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-21, 11:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 690
Posted By 3Roch

A nt

Sjx426
thanks for the info and reply. I was not trying to be snarky but was thinking maybe I was not clear in my first post that this was not a restoration but building up a fast road bike from a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-21, 10:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 690
Posted By 3Roch

The bike is a 73,one of the silver ones that...

The bike is a 73,one of the silver ones that evidently used left over 72 frames (campy dropouts with eyelets etc.

Again I'm not trying to figure out which headset it came with.this is not a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-21, 09:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 690
Posted By 3Roch

Thanks for the reply I don't know what headset...

Thanks for the reply
I don't know what headset was in it but based on the Moto catalog it would have been Campy
,
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-21, 09:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 690
Posted By 3Roch

Headset stack ht/velo orange/Le Champion

I have a 73 Moto Le Champion frameset with no headset. Needs french headset of about 38 mm height. Don't want to spend 100's of $.
Velo orange headset is 41 mm height. Is there a way to reduce that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-21, 04:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,567
Posted By 3Roch

As the thread has strayed from bike only field...

As the thread has strayed from bike only field fixes-once a very long time ago was driving my beater 1967 BWW (car) on the Baltimore Beltway when an oil line broke-losing oil and much smoke. Had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-21, 04:22 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 15,991
Posted By 3Roch

Wore a Bell starting in early-mid 80"s. Had raced...

Wore a Bell starting in early-mid 80"s. Had raced motorcycles in 70's so helmet was the norm, plus had already had 2 concussions (1 motorcycle,1 soccer)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-11-21, 11:44 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,218
Posted By 3Roch

A heads up 1) my cardio doc told me the htm...

A heads up
1) my cardio doc told me the htm using a chest strap are by far the most accurate. I believe him however
2) last spring on some early cold fast rides I would get some high scary hr...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-21, 04:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,932
Posted By 3Roch

Where are you located? If anywhere near far...

Where are you located? If anywhere near far western MD I have a (not steel) triple crank I took off my 1979 Motobecane GT (replaced it with a Biopace triple) that needs a new home but I really really...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-21, 03:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,293
Posted By 3Roch

I like the test rig. Is the tension gauge...

I like the test rig. Is the tension gauge new/used/second owner/old/dropped ??

I have one, now you have me worried
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-04-21, 07:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,400
Posted By 3Roch

I also have a copy you can't have. Great book but...

I also have a copy you can't have. Great book but I may be prejudiced as spent couple years in Switzerland
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-20, 02:13 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 13,918
Posted By 3Roch

https://www.bikeforums.net/framebuilders/1188787-d...

https://www.bikeforums.net/framebuilders/1188787-dent-repair-strength.html

Check the above thread for my post on my seat tube dent removal tool....it worked well

3Roch
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-20, 03:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,748
Posted By 3Roch

does not get much easier or cheaper (one 2x4)...

does not get much easier or cheaper (one 2x4) than this, and it works. You could, of course, put multiple holders on the same base legs...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-20, 04:44 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,334
Posted By 3Roch

https://chambersburg.craigslist.org/bik/d/rouzervi...

https://chambersburg.craigslist.org/bik/d/rouzerville-specialized-road-bike-large/7170172022.html

Pretty good price for a S Works Tarmac....

wonder if he has the receipt?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-31-20, 08:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,403
Posted By 3Roch

Go to the Va Tech site, buy one of the top rated...

Go to the Va Tech site, buy one of the top rated ones. You have gotten your money's worth out of what you have. There is little question current helmets with MIPS etc are safer and you don't need to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-30-20, 07:43 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,545
Posted By 3Roch

FWIW; On Sunday I ordered tires, cable tool, and...

FWIW; On Sunday I ordered tires, cable tool, and some cables from Chain Reaction Bikes in England. (I live in rural Maryland) The stuff ( with all the customs stickers) was in my mailbox yesterday,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-20, 04:30 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,493
Posted By 3Roch

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/864x648/dsc8578_bear_1_4e288694711432373ece1d1923fc53430ca05ab6.jpg
From DT Swiss. Having spent a couple yrs in Switzerland I wouldn't want to...
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