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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-07, 09:51 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,436
Posted By mozgj

When I was 4 or 5, I remember my parents carrying...

When I was 4 or 5, I remember my parents carrying me on a contraption like that, only much cruder: a rectangular piece of plywood with some foam on top, and no foot pegs.

Today's parents are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-07, 05:57 AM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,129,874
Posted By mozgj

This was a late-80s cheap Finnish tourer...

This was a late-80s cheap Finnish tourer originally. I repainted it and replaced many parts with more modern ones because the originals were either missing, rusted or badly worn, but I guess it's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-07, 05:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 568
Posted By mozgj

I have this '1989 Shimano Accushift stem-mounted...

I have this '1989 Shimano Accushift stem-mounted shifter that converts to friction mode by loosening the black tension bolt a bit, rotating the grey ring to the "Friction" position, then tightening...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-07, 07:59 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 8,122
Posted By mozgj

My experience with one-piece steel cranks was...

My experience with one-piece steel cranks was mostly positive this far. Yes, they are heavy and you can't put clipless pedals on them, but they are nearly indestructable and easy to service....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-07, 09:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,341
Posted By mozgj

Mine has copper-colored anodized rails. I don't...

Mine has copper-colored anodized rails. I don't know if they're titanium or steel (although probably the latter since the saddle cost less than $40)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-07, 09:29 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,890
Posted By mozgj

Here's a legend I heard. Somewhere in the 60s...

Here's a legend I heard.
Somewhere in the 60s or 70s, the Kharkov Bicycle Factory (aka "XB3", the only serious manufacturer of sports bikes in the USSR at the time) signed a contract with Reynolds...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-07, 09:10 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,341
Posted By mozgj

My problem with those was that San Marco guys are...

My problem with those was that San Marco guys are unpredictable - according to the online shop I bought mine at, the black version (and maybe the white one too) comes with either steel or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-07, 01:49 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 19,060
Posted By mozgj

If this abomination qualifies as a road bike......

If this abomination qualifies as a road bike... Well, it was a road bike back in the 70s, until the derailer broke, the front wheel broke, the saddle springs turned to rust, and then I used parts...
Forum: Commuting
05-30-07, 12:13 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,429
Posted By mozgj

Carbon fiber tends to shatter into sharp...

Carbon fiber tends to shatter into sharp fragments when broken, so I'd be a bit scared to ride a bike with CF fenders :eek:
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-30-07, 06:26 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,868
Posted By mozgj

I once filled the rear basket on this bike to the...

I once filled the rear basket on this bike to the brim with old bricks, about thirty or forty kilograms of them. The fun began when I realized that I'm rolling down the hill towards a wedding...
Forum: Commuting
05-30-07, 06:26 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,902
Posted By mozgj

I once filled the rear basket on this bike to the...

I once filled the rear basket on this bike to the brim with old bricks, about thirty or forty kilograms of them. The fun began when I realized that I'm rolling down the hill towards a wedding...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-07, 04:26 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,944
Posted By mozgj

Junk bikes can still be fun to mess with. One of...

Junk bikes can still be fun to mess with. One of my bikes fitted most of this description when I bought it (minus steel stem and foam tubes), but after an extensive rebuild it looks better than many...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-07, 02:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 879
Posted By mozgj

The cage length has NOTHING to do with the...

The cage length has NOTHING to do with the maximum sprocket the RD can handle.

Both short-cage and long-cage Shimano road RDs are intended for sprockets up to 27T, but in practice they almost...
Forum: Commuting
05-23-07, 12:07 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,135
Posted By mozgj

Hehe... I wonder how bad it was back in the days...

Hehe... I wonder how bad it was back in the days when surgical plates and the Ilizarov apparatus (which was originally made from bicycle parts, btw) weren't invented yet.

But I'm looking forward...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-07, 10:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 425
Posted By mozgj

Same here. (I have Salsa inline levers)

Same here. (I have Salsa inline levers)
Forum: Commuting
05-23-07, 10:25 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,135
Posted By mozgj

My last commute was a week ago... It was a warm,...

My last commute was a week ago... It was a warm, sunny morning - which is rare - and there were almost no cars due to a lot of roads being closed in the area. So I was rolling along and enjoying the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-07, 11:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,511
Posted By mozgj

The freewheel is a very common Shimano unit...

The freewheel is a very common Shimano unit (MF-TZ30 or something like that) with a 5.3mm spacing. So the derailer intended for Ultra sprockets should undershift by about 1.5 mm in 5th gear, and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-07, 05:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 686
Posted By mozgj

$30.00 is quite expensive for a chain tool.

$30.00 is quite expensive for a chain tool.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-07, 05:02 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,575
Posted By mozgj

I think Casco Passion is one of the cleanest...

I think Casco Passion is one of the cleanest looking helmets.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-07, 04:56 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,277
Posted By mozgj

I have a derailer just like that (short cage...

I have a derailer just like that (short cage version), and it's from 1989.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-07, 02:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,511
Posted By mozgj

Oh, I entirely forgot about the freewheel issue....

Oh, I entirely forgot about the freewheel issue. Actually, I never had the original freewheel. I use a 5-speed Shimano freewheel, and indexing is fine - maybe the Alpha-2000 was even intended to be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-07, 10:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,705
Posted By mozgj

The type of brakes that you may install depends...

The type of brakes that you may install depends on your frame and rim diameter. You can't install long reach brakes on a frame that's designed for short reach and vice versa (unless you use...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-07, 10:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,511
Posted By mozgj

Thanks, saved that for future reference. It...

Thanks, saved that for future reference. It doesn't have anything about 6-speed Suntour stuff though, but nevertheless I am now 99% positive that I will need dirty tricks to make my shifter work in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-07, 01:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,511
Posted By mozgj

Not exactly. I do have several ways to get parts...

Not exactly. I do have several ways to get parts from abroad, but all of them are either too expensive or take too much time in this case.
I just wanted to know if there's a quick fix possible by...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-07, 09:31 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,690
Posted By mozgj

Chess boxing was invented by cartoonist Enki...

Chess boxing was invented by cartoonist Enki Bilal in one of his most bizarre and surreal comics. Then some guys decided it would be fun to make it an actual sport. (The same comic also featured...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-07, 05:20 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,580
Posted By mozgj

In my case, getting to work takes: Car = 15-30...

In my case, getting to work takes:
Car = 15-30 minutes depending on traffic + extra 10 minutes if I need to take the car out of the multi-storey parking lot
Subway = 35 minutes, including walking...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-07, 02:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,511
Posted By mozgj

Sadly, Ebay is not an option for me since most...

Sadly, Ebay is not an option for me since most sellers don't ship to Russia or the delivery is two times the price of the item :(
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-07, 02:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,705
Posted By mozgj

Long reach brakes allow fatter tires (up to...

Long reach brakes allow fatter tires (up to 35-40mm on some bikes) and/or fenders.
Short reach brakes are stiffer and generally have better performance, but you are forced to use 25mm or narrower...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-07, 02:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 454
Posted By mozgj

Looks like the coil springs inside the derailer...

Looks like the coil springs inside the derailer snapped out of place. Some old Shimano derailers can be disassembled, but I think not this one, so replacing it entirely would be the best solution.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-07, 07:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,511
Posted By mozgj

Suntour Accushift compatibility

I have a Suntour Accushift Alpha-2000 derailer and six-speed indexed shifter on one of my bikes. Looks like the derailer pulleys are dying, and I'm wondering if I can replace the derailer (or just...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-07, 03:14 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,176
Posted By mozgj

Aren't you confusing me with someone else? I've...

Aren't you confusing me with someone else? I've never got any problems with flats.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-07, 03:19 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,458
Posted By mozgj

- Derailer cable housing exploded because the...

- Derailer cable housing exploded because the derailer jammed and I pulled the lever with too much force. No big deal.
- Balls in the BB bearing mashed the retainer because I installed it wrong. Had...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-07, 09:17 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,176
Posted By mozgj

There were no tire levers in the USSR. I have...

There were no tire levers in the USSR. I have this huge flat screwdriver and some flat pieces of scrap metal, and I've never thought of buying special tools to install/remove my tires.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-09-07, 11:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 556
Posted By mozgj

I tried to put Kool Stop MTB cartridge pads on my...

I tried to put Kool Stop MTB cartridge pads on my cheap long-reach Weinmann calipers. Turned out that the caliper arms have a lot of play and long MTB pads skew and start to rub the tire when braking...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-07, 11:40 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,456
Posted By mozgj

This fork looks ok to me. And it's generally not...

This fork looks ok to me. And it's generally not dangerous to ride on slightly bent or dented steel forks, unless there are cracks in metal.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-09-07, 10:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 658
Posted By mozgj

One piece cranks ftw!

One piece cranks ftw!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-07, 02:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 772
Posted By mozgj

Yes. But consult the service manual for your...

Yes. But consult the service manual for your shifters before you try to rip the cable off 'em.
Forum: Commuting
05-02-07, 05:44 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 865
Posted By mozgj

I just replace the zip ties if they begin to...

I just replace the zip ties if they begin to degrade. It's not like they cost more than a few cents... :D
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-07, 05:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 774
Posted By mozgj

Ability of a RD to handle large cogs depends not...

Ability of a RD to handle large cogs depends not only on the type of this particular RD, but also on the shape and length of the derailer hanger. A Tiagra RD on one of my bikes just barely clears the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-07, 05:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 938
Posted By mozgj

I've got a bike with an old Weinmann 70mm reach...

I've got a bike with an old Weinmann 70mm reach centerpull brake on the rear. Even with a decent brake lever, the braking power is still not sufficient to make the wheel skid. Will I get better...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-07, 05:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,221
Posted By mozgj

The long-cage black mtb derailleur looks out of...

The long-cage black mtb derailleur looks out of place.
Forum: Commuting
05-02-07, 04:52 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,033
Posted By mozgj

How far is your one way commute? 4.5-5 miles...

How far is your one way commute?
4.5-5 miles depending on route

What is your average speed?
11-13 mph
There are lots of intersections, most of them with traffic lights, and my beat-up citybike...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-07, 02:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 586
Posted By mozgj

Um, I think it's not "shimano only". Chains with...

Um, I think it's not "shimano only". Chains with locks often need to be shortened.


Or just an old chain wrapped several times around a piece of lumber. Actually, this often works even better
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-07, 09:49 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 42,110
Posted By mozgj

I don't know, this didn't work for me. I spent...

I don't know, this didn't work for me. I spent literally hours adjusting the cables, trying different brake pads, etc. and the result was still horrible. Then I ditched the Weinmann brake levers...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-07, 01:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,696
Posted By mozgj

I think some powdercoaters are good enough. I've...

I think some powdercoaters are good enough. I've got a recently powdercoated frame that looks almost perfect without any additional polishing (also, it cost me $30. Lol, labor is cheap here)
It's...
Forum: Commuting
04-30-07, 05:02 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,535
Posted By mozgj

Uh, no. Bastards like to spit on you from the...

Uh, no. Bastards like to spit on you from the bridges. :mad:
Forum: Commuting
04-30-07, 03:49 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,535
Posted By mozgj

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=907227 Dammit,...

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=907227
Dammit, so many intersections and traffic lights
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-07, 08:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 493
Posted By mozgj

It decomposes lubricants and quickens corrosion....

It decomposes lubricants and quickens corrosion. So I'd say it's only good for cleaning the exterior and parts you can re-lubricate easily (like the chain).
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-07, 04:03 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 6,167
Posted By mozgj

5'8", 117 lbs. "I am not dead...

5'8", 117 lbs.

"I am not dead yet!"
Forum: Commuting
04-29-07, 03:54 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,744
Posted By mozgj

Just finished building my new commuter. It's a...

Just finished building my new commuter. It's a '89 (I think) Finnish bike, but the frame is newly powdercoated and only the handlebars, seatpost, rear rack, brakes and cranks remain from the original...
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