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Search: Posts Made By: Shiseiji
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-21, 06:54 PM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 508,435
Posted By Shiseiji

I;m not even lose to being a passionate amateur,...

I;m not even lose to being a passionate amateur, but with the extra stays to the drop outs, it looks like an unusual mixte to me.

Ron
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-19, 01:13 PM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 508,435
Posted By Shiseiji

6'1" and I am so jealous!

6'1" and I am so jealous!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-18, 08:39 AM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 508,435
Posted By Shiseiji

Anyone happen to know if "most" of the mixte with...

Anyone happen to know if "most" of the mixte with 24" rims are also the small 16-3/4" ~49cm frames? That's a small Miyata frame I've located the specifications on looking for a frame for my, uh,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-17, 12:42 PM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 508,435
Posted By Shiseiji

Thanks Rick. I'll continue my research on length...

Thanks Rick. I'll continue my research on length etc. In the mean time, I have a pair of Dia Compe with the flip down brake arm openers, I'm going to give them a try. I'm also going with a pair of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-17, 04:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,323
Posted By Shiseiji

Thanks so much everyone! The Miyata 90 has an...

Thanks so much everyone! The Miyata 90 has an additional bridge on the seat stays level with the top tubes. On OddJob2's 90 you can just see a hint of it in the picture. Older threads on center pulls...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-17, 03:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,323
Posted By Shiseiji

Thanks, I was able to contact a friend who had...

Thanks, I was able to contact a friend who had worked on Miyata bikes "back in the day." He said he couldn't recall seeing any rear brake barrel adjusters. The fronts of course have one on the stem....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-17, 11:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,323
Posted By Shiseiji

Barrel Adjuster on Mixte Rear Center-Pull?

Hi. I'm refurbishing a stripped out ~'87 Miyata 90 mixte so there are a few things I'm having to figure out and pictures aren't showing me what I want to know. Or in the case of the posted Miyata...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-17, 06:46 AM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 508,435
Posted By Shiseiji

Rear Center Pull Brake Question

I'm refubrishing a stripped out large Mitata 90 and am working through some unknowns.
- Would there have been a barrel adjustor on the frame? If so I'm "assuming" it's an extra long one with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-17, 03:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,376
Posted By Shiseiji

Follow up with the OP

I contacted the OP to see how things had worked out. In response I shared what I had done and said I would post the pictures I'd taken. If you plan to keep the brakes, I strongly recommend investing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-17, 12:25 PM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 508,435
Posted By Shiseiji

I can get a Soma through the coop where i...

I can get a Soma through the coop where i volunteer, but as you noted, am looking at vintage first. Thanks for the info on the 27" wheel size and stays.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-17, 06:44 AM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 508,435
Posted By Shiseiji

Thanks! XL frame, Japanese, popped up on eBay....

Thanks! XL frame, Japanese, popped up on eBay. Seller says it had been set up as a 26", got me wondering how to figure out what it had started as.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-17, 02:59 PM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 508,435
Posted By Shiseiji

About Mixte Rim Sizes

Hello all. Am starting my pre-purchase education for a mixte to stop having to deal with the TT period as I age. When a bare frame is posted for sale, is there something reasonable to ask the seller...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-26-16, 09:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,923
Posted By Shiseiji

Check out XMarks, even the free version isn't...

Check out XMarks, even the free version isn't bad. I use It and Last Pass Pro. LastPass is the best $20 a year I spend.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-25-16, 05:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,923
Posted By Shiseiji

If you use Chrome, Big Brother Google will have...

If you use Chrome, Big Brother Google will have your history. Going back a couple weeks isn't bad.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-16, 09:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,217
Posted By Shiseiji

Sweet!

Sweet!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-16, 12:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,217
Posted By Shiseiji

Ah! Thanks yet again.

Ah! Thanks yet again.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-16, 07:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,217
Posted By Shiseiji

:thumb: Hence the threaded spacer for the...

:thumb:

Hence the threaded spacer for the lock nut to tighten down on. Blinding Flash of the (almost) Obvious (BFO in the US Army). Thanks Vintage!

Prowler, Thanks. It's a technique I was just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-16, 07:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,217
Posted By Shiseiji

Thank you! My mechanical intuition, not 100%...

Thank you! My mechanical intuition, not 100% infallible, told me the same thing. I believe it's been assembled incorrectly for at least 40 years. Bike belongs to my martial art Sensei who hit me up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-16, 04:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,217
Posted By Shiseiji

Normandy Rear Hub c ~ 1970 Assembly

Hi all. Doing an overhaul on this hub, one of the cones doesn't have a flat. It had been installed on the non-drive side, but that doesn't make much sense. As you can see in the pictures, the axle...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-20-14, 10:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,771
Posted By Shiseiji

Not a tandem, I have a Civilian Rebel with the...

Not a tandem, I have a Civilian Rebel with the old CDC/Mudport. Between torn right meniscus and some other issues, <30 miles on it so far. Started shopping for a 46/130 but so far not to be found . ....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-11-13, 06:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,055
Posted By Shiseiji

Thanks.

Thanks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-07-13, 11:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,055
Posted By Shiseiji

We don't keep bikes at the COOP. Easy rule to...

We don't keep bikes at the COOP. Easy rule to make to ensure an un-tagged bike isn't mishandled/sold.

I told her IMHO they needed attention and suggested she contact our full time employee to see...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-07-13, 11:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,055
Posted By Shiseiji

Shimano 2300/Sora on a 2008 Specialized Allez...

Shimano 2300/Sora on a 2008 Specialized Allez Triple

http://techdocs.shimano.com/media/techdocs/content/cycle/SI/2300/SI_6SF0A_001/SI-6SF0A-002-ENG_v1_m56577569830683910.pdf
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-07-13, 08:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,055
Posted By Shiseiji

Thanks, will do. I started the search even before...

Thanks, will do. I started the search even before I posted knowing that was probably key but work keeps getting in the way :lol: so I posted to kick start the conversation.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-07-13, 07:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,055
Posted By Shiseiji

Road Brake Adjustment

Hi all. I volunteer at a bike coop and while the focus is providing a place to work, most patrons need instruction and assistance. Last night I had a brake set-up stump me, so I'm seeking insight.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-07-13, 06:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,488
Posted By Shiseiji

See if you canfind a bicycle coop to volunteer at.

See if you canfind a bicycle coop to volunteer at.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-31-13, 10:08 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 933
Posted By Shiseiji

Debris got between the pads and rotor causing the...

Debris got between the pads and rotor causing the grab. I didn't see it fall out when I removed the caliper but I could see the markings on one of the pads. Rotor looks fine.


Probably got in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-25-13, 08:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,679
Posted By Shiseiji

Yea, I should have done the math,my bad. I...

Yea, I should have done the math,my bad.

I keep thinking my way through this, and best I can come up with is that what you are saying is that the inner plate, even with a bushing, is the least...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-25-13, 02:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,679
Posted By Shiseiji

Gene, sorry but I respectfully disagree. I don't...

Gene, sorry but I respectfully disagree. I don't think most of us could detect a 1% wear in the length of a chain and that's after making the assessment that the pin/plate wear is as good to measure...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-24-13, 11:00 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 933
Posted By Shiseiji

Tektro Lyra Disk Brake Pads "banging" on the Moiunting Pin

The noise/vibration is worse than what I would call "chatter." Observing the pad tabs at the top of the brake assembly it looks like they are banging on the retaining bolt (mounting pin). Looking at...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-13, 01:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,295
Posted By Shiseiji

Great, thanks. We have the alignment tool at the...

Great, thanks. We have the alignment tool at the coop where I volunteer, and I have used it several time to correct shifting issues not related to derailleur indexing. I have no shame in asking...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-13, 12:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,295
Posted By Shiseiji

I've been taught that bent hangers most often...

I've been taught that bent hangers most often exibit a chain jump across cogs. Not what you've seen?

TIA
Forum: Framebuilders
06-27-13, 09:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,072
Posted By Shiseiji

Santioning body rules were also responsible for...

Santioning body rules were also responsible for not using derailleurs. I learned just last week that the TdF didn't allow them until 1937.
100ème Tour de France, 100 vélos, 100 champions...
Forum: Commuting
04-08-13, 02:55 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 10,285
Posted By Shiseiji

Acidfast7, thanks. I tell folks for the most part...

Acidfast7, thanks. I tell folks for the most part I'm a decent bike mechanic; I'm not a bike builder and have never worked in a bike shop. So there are lots of things I haven't seen before and am...
Forum: Commuting
04-06-13, 06:24 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 10,285
Posted By Shiseiji

Here's what I've been looking at: 2012 Civilian...

Here's what I've been looking at: 2012 Civilian Corduroy Rebel with a nice close out price, Breezer Uptown 8 & REI Novara Gotham. After that it's chained bikes and many more options.

The Civilian...
Forum: Commuting
04-04-13, 06:43 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 10,285
Posted By Shiseiji

I don't see them listed on the Green Pepper site,...

I don't see them listed on the Green Pepper site, but it wasn't hard to find places with the pattern/kit for sale. If you can sew it was a ~2 hr project.
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Forum: Commuting
04-03-13, 10:13 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 10,285
Posted By Shiseiji

I can afford it, but given the hill(s) and the...

I can afford it, but given the hill(s) and the weight of the bike it's probably not a wise choice, I just love the looks. Oh well, neither do I have to worry about floods where I live.
Forum: Commuting
04-03-13, 09:49 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 10,285
Posted By Shiseiji

I appreciate everyone for taking time for input. ...

I appreciate everyone for taking time for input. For some I'm sure it is. The world is a pretty big place, others may define advantage differently than you do as the term is subjective. Zero oil =...
Forum: Commuting
04-02-13, 01:47 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 10,285
Posted By Shiseiji

Thanks everyone for their input. After all these...

Thanks everyone for their input. After all these years on a PC and I still only type about 20 WPM, so I was probably too cryptic and on a forum, well it's a balance.

Time management in the...
Forum: Commuting
04-01-13, 02:02 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 10,285
Posted By Shiseiji

Sweet, but I'm strictly middle class. The...

Sweet, but I'm strictly middle class. The majority in the House of Representatives Congress has decided that all federal employees are pond-scum sucking leaches, so I'm not biting off anything that I...
Forum: Commuting
04-01-13, 12:57 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 10,285
Posted By Shiseiji

Idea for the belt was to try and minimize the...

Idea for the belt was to try and minimize the logistics. It's 100% time management. And I'm a sucker for traditional diamond frames LOL. Though I suspect my back would be happier with the taller...
Forum: Commuting
04-01-13, 11:19 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 10,285
Posted By Shiseiji

Shopping for a New Commuter Belt Drive IGH

I only live 3.25 mi from work in N. VA (NOVA to those in the area), all paved. I've decided I want to invest in trying to ride and get off the bike and walk into work over 3 seasons. Other wise the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-12, 02:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,048
Posted By Shiseiji

The one I helped with didn't have any lock nuts,...

The one I helped with didn't have any lock nuts, it did have the tabbed washer. Sheldon states some don't have lock washers and the wheel was tight enough in the forks I believe it didn't come with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-12, 06:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,048
Posted By Shiseiji

Thanks all! Calipers? What the heck . . . ...

Thanks all! Calipers? What the heck . . . :rolleyes: duh. Was one of those nights. Having the coop down-size to about 2/5 of the former space hasn't helped.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-12, 07:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,048
Posted By Shiseiji

Englich Front Hub Cone Wrench Size - British Standard Cycle & Metric or ?

Hi all. I am volunteer at the Velocity Bicycle Coop in Alexandria, VA.
http://velocitycoop.org
I do OK with the basics, but don't have much depth with a lot. A patron brought in what I think was a...
Forum: Utility Cycling
02-08-12, 06:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,323
Posted By Shiseiji

For What it is worth: - Buy a copy of The...

For What it is worth:
- Buy a copy of The Cart Book by William L. Sullivan ISBN 0-8306-0512-6 ~ $17 Amazon or Half.com Tubing cuter ~ $20. Tubing bender ~ $40 parts ~ $30 max and make kits for...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-22-10, 08:08 AM
Replies: 27,142
Views: 3,143,487
Posted By Shiseiji

Short ride with my neighbor to the sorta new...

Short ride with my neighbor to the sorta new Alexandria, VA bicycle Co-op where I have started to volunteer. Perfect weather, and am having a great time at the co-op. She bought a replacement bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-10, 05:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 921
Posted By Shiseiji

Thanks Robbie! LOL, I went so long without a...

Thanks Robbie! LOL, I went so long without a compressor, I can forget I have it. Doesn't help bike repair is on the porch with the woodworking and the compressor is downstairs with the sewing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-10, 05:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 921
Posted By Shiseiji

Thanks, GB I wasn't clear, it was a semi-complete...

Thanks, GB I wasn't clear, it was a semi-complete bike, now down to BB and headset since the posting. Intent of the WD-40 was simply to displace the water, IMHO about the only thing it is good for....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-10, 03:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 921
Posted By Shiseiji

Water poured out of steel chain stay, lost cause?

Picked up a steel Centurion frame, some paint bubbling and water poured out for the chain stay weep hole. I am willing to put some time into corrosion repair, will probably get the thing power...
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