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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-25-19, 09:24 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 25,614
Posted By michaeldb

true but not always the best deals. and now...

true but not always the best deals.
and now ebay is being forced by most states to charge sales tax, I've found by asking for a 10% discount to sellers because of the added tax, they are more than...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-09-19, 09:38 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,555
Posted By michaeldb

I agree with a few of the posters above. remove...

I agree with a few of the posters above. remove the chain to get a good deep cleaning.
On very badly rusted, dirty chains I start with industrial de-greasers and regular dish soap in a container in...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-08-19, 03:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,066
Posted By michaeldb

I have always liked brooks saddles and the brooks...

I have always liked brooks saddles and the brooks pro is my favorite. they may be heavy and old school but when they break in they match your pelvis and fit great.

the very old school trick I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-19, 01:12 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,864
Posted By michaeldb

hey all, I rebuilding the Nate e Abbiati I...

hey all,
I rebuilding the Nate e Abbiati I found in my sister's beach house basement. It's a standard 80s style frame. When I took out the campy BB it had 1/4" loose un-caged balls in it which...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-07-19, 11:50 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 25,614
Posted By michaeldb

Fake Online store Sites

I was looking for some parts and came across a website (MySport) with prices to good to be true, so before making an order I did a general search to see if they were real legit site. they weren't,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-07-19, 11:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,702
Posted By michaeldb

having stripped everything from motorcycle and...

having stripped everything from motorcycle and cars to espresso grinders to painted building and fire escapes over the years there a few thing to know.

All paint removers will burn your skin, so...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-01-19, 12:44 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 21,959
Posted By michaeldb

there once was a product called Flick-stand. It...

there once was a product called Flick-stand. It went on the downtube and a metal piece would flick down and lock the front tire inline with the down tube. it would also keep the front wheel from...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-01-19, 09:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,623
Posted By michaeldb

I fully agree about proper set up for ease of...

I fully agree about proper set up for ease of riding. I've had numerous people over the years tell me my bike was the wrong size for me or set up wrong etc. However, I been riding a now vintage...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-01-19, 07:56 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,367
Posted By michaeldb

I sometimes use the two hook method. two thin...

I sometimes use the two hook method.
two thin wires like 14-16ga solid strand copper.
I bend and open loops on both wires and feed from both ends and play this the wires until I get them to hook...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-19, 04:32 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,258
Posted By michaeldb

sales tax on ebay

I just got hit at check out on ebay with sales tax for an out of state purchase.
It seems as of June 1, NYS is having ebay add the tax to your purchase.
And the tax is also put on the shipping...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-19, 04:24 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,312
Posted By michaeldb

Unless I missed it posted, how old is your...

Unless I missed it posted, how old is your daughter? is she still growing? As bad as the Wally bikes are, she may not be ready for a better quality bike.
If she commuting to school or a...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-09-19, 10:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,554
Posted By michaeldb

custom is better

I agree with Iride01 that a custom frame will get you what you want. I ride a custom frame made for me by chris kvale way back in 1977. I can say from experience that all the bikes shops that looked...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-19, 10:45 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,145,333
Posted By michaeldb

park truing stand

just got lucky with NYC Craigslist.. found a 2.2 with the aluminum indicator gauge head for $60. wish it had the gauges, but it was in the original box.
it took an hour in the sink with de-greaser...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-19, 12:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,877
Posted By michaeldb

I've have custom colors made at auto paint...

I've have custom colors made at auto paint suppliers that were in put into spray cans.
Most suppliers can do this. It ran me @$30. which saved me a lot of time and money not going a full...
Forum: Introductions
04-23-19, 11:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 338
Posted By michaeldb

hello from NY

Hello all,

I'm new to the forum, but a classic bike rider from the days when they were new bikes

My stable has an Alan Frame and custom made Chris Kvale that he made for me in 1977 and now the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-19, 05:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 410
Posted By michaeldb

nate & abbiati

Hello all,

I'm new to the forum, but a classic bike ride from the days when they were new.

My stable has an Alan Frame and custom made Chris Kvale that he made for me in 1977 and now the Nate...
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