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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-16, 03:26 AM
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Posted By Bicycle Addict

Liking the alternative front mech cable routing...

Liking the alternative front mech cable routing there BD:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-16, 09:14 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By Bicycle Addict

hankeye I would suggest for you to start with...

hankeye I would suggest for you to start with just finding an old set of Roadbike bars between 38-42 wide and seeing from there if this config will work for you, while it is great to get some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-16, 07:57 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,999
Posted By Bicycle Addict

35mm, since the "upgrade" loading from phones is...

35mm, since the "upgrade" loading from phones is difficult and the pics end up quite small, I write out my post on my iPad and Post Quick Reply, I then put my pics onto my Desktop, I then go into the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-16, 08:15 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,999
Posted By Bicycle Addict

Basically what you have will work fine, you will...

Basically what you have will work fine, you will need to watch loose stuff, I ride hard pack on semi slicks with no real issue, I'd say try it as is:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-16, 01:09 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By Bicycle Addict

That's looking good Rob. Should be a lot more...

That's looking good Rob. Should be a lot more comfortable.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-16, 03:49 AM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By Bicycle Addict

Sounds great, be interesting to see how much bar...

Sounds great, be interesting to see how much bar lift you get with that on, should be good.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-16, 10:31 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,999
Posted By Bicycle Addict

A thing to remember too is that the more high end...

A thing to remember too is that the more high end the frame the more work in stem height is needed, anything post 90 they went shorter in seat post tubes and more often than not head tubes as well...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-16, 09:05 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By Bicycle Addict

I have 2 of these one at 90mm and the other at...

I have 2 of these one at 90mm and the other at 110mm for this exact reason, the height of your bars ergonamically will have your neck shoulder spine area feeling quite fatigued and sore on long...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-16, 01:35 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,999
Posted By Bicycle Addict

Hi Rob, check my post above talking to Hank, the...

Hi Rob, check my post above talking to Hank, the one on my bike is a BBB but you can also get similar from Origin 8 etc. Amazon is a good place, I think looking at you set up you will need 100-120mm
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-16, 07:05 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,999
Posted By Bicycle Addict

Rob, the bike looks great, only is that your...

Rob, the bike looks great, only is that your saddle height? If so it would pay to make sure you are not past the minimum insertion point on the seat post? As the seat post can crack the insertion...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-16, 04:53 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By Bicycle Addict

Rob and Hank, good to hear a plan coming into...

Rob and Hank, good to hear a plan coming into place for the both of you, with any build I think it is very important to follow the K.I.S.S philosophy eg, Keep it Simple Stupid, I try to follow this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-16, 04:58 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,999
Posted By Bicycle Addict

Staying all black when it comes to bar ends is a...

Staying all black when it comes to bar ends is a push, although you have found the Ultegra ones, any others can be sprayed black? I always try to go for good units cheap when setting into a build I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-16, 02:11 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,999
Posted By Bicycle Addict

No Rob, they will not work, you will need...

No Rob, they will not work, you will need something like a Tektro RL340 or RL520, and Bar end shifters or Miele mans set up.
Pic included
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-16, 01:27 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,999
Posted By Bicycle Addict

All brifters will work with cantilever as the...

All brifters will work with cantilever as the "pull" is the same on cantilever as it is on a Roadbike calliper.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-16, 06:26 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,999
Posted By Bicycle Addict

Hank, I have Tektro CR710's that I really like,...

Hank,
I have Tektro CR710's that I really like, Canti's can be set up to be a very effective braking system, I often go to a stickier compound brake pad along the lines of Koolstop, on older Canti...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-16, 05:53 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By Bicycle Addict

Hi Hank, forgive my post and it not being too...

Hi Hank, forgive my post and it not being too particular, it is hard with a thread this big to remember everyone, also there is the not knowing of everyone's experience level.

The shifting system...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-16, 08:09 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,999
Posted By Bicycle Addict

So, I have changed out the fork for one with a...

So, I have changed out the fork for one with a bit more curve as the original was quite straight, and had the frame sit a little higher, and still have to try the black fork off the other bike I have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-16, 07:59 AM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By Bicycle Addict

Hi Hank, as I said above it depends, if you are...

Hi Hank, as I said above it depends,
if you are wanting with a front and rear derailleur off a Mountain( ie Shimano Deore, LX, XT.) bike you are going to need to go for end shifters.
If you are ok...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-16, 11:40 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,999
Posted By Bicycle Addict

Hi Rob, Welcome aboard, if you go brifters...

Hi Rob,
Welcome aboard, if you go brifters (barke and shifter combos) you will need to run a road front derailleur as the Roadbike shifter "throw" won't work with a Mountain front der, if you read...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-16, 10:54 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,999
Posted By Bicycle Addict

Here is a pic of the Rockhopper with the bars and...

Here is a pic of the Rockhopper with the bars and brifters for an idea.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-16, 06:34 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,999
Posted By Bicycle Addict

I have been idea throwing with a Sora 3500 group...

I have been idea throwing with a Sora 3500 group (well most of) on a couple of frames, one a 94-95 frame made for a NZ bike company by the name of Yak, this is a frame and for that I got for $1 on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-16, 07:36 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,999
Posted By Bicycle Addict

Not a bad thing at all mate. And, well now you...

Not a bad thing at all mate.
And, well now you have an excuse to build another bike!
Fortunately I am lucky to have about 32 reasons back logged!:thumb::lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-16, 06:32 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,999
Posted By Bicycle Addict

Sorry BD, I meant front mech, I had the same...

Sorry BD, I meant front mech, I had the same problem on a build for a tourist, went to I think a 105 and it worked beautifully. The throw is different between road and mountain, in most cases a road...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-16, 05:34 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,999
Posted By Bicycle Addict

I would go either Sora or 105, both should work...

I would go either Sora or 105, both should work fine in the intended riding application?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-16, 08:30 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,999
Posted By Bicycle Addict

I just picked this Nishiki up for $50 NZ ($35...

I just picked this Nishiki up for $50 NZ ($35 USD) yesterday.
LX derailleurs, Cranks, Hubs, and 105 brake levers and XTR Canti's, and I think they are Dura Ace Bar Cons.
Pretty happy with it, it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-15, 06:20 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,999
Posted By Bicycle Addict

Early Performance type bikes (not necessarily the...

Early Performance type bikes (not necessarily the Manufacturer Performance) should be able to be got for the same price as early MTBs in the like of the Trek Multitrack, Giant Innova, etc. I have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-15, 04:28 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,999
Posted By Bicycle Addict

Hi guys I have been messing with this for a...

Hi guys I have been messing with this for a little while, I put the wheels off my SS on to see what the tyres looked like and I am hooked.
Sora 3550 2 X 9, waiting on hubs(well cash actually) then I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-15, 10:24 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,999
Posted By Bicycle Addict

:eek::eek::P:P You are even closer than first...

:eek::eek::P:P You are even closer than first thought. Chain , parts box stem(for riding while looking for a stem that suits more) a bit of cabling time(I love doing cables). BOOM. Bike
C'mon show...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-15, 05:10 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,999
Posted By Bicycle Addict

I know, I know. good things take...

I know, I know. good things take time:twitchy::innocent::p

Can you imagine the first ride . . . . . .
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-15, 02:48 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,999
Posted By Bicycle Addict

I have to say . . . . . How can you be that close...

I have to say . . . . . How can you be that close and not have an unbearably incessant need to ride it? Beautiful stuff so far, really nice. Get it done man, lets see some ride pics?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-15, 11:23 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,999
Posted By Bicycle Addict

I been getting bits together for while to build...

I been getting bits together for while to build this up, Sora 3550 2 x 9 speed, I will possibly go down in large chain ring, 12 - 28 cassette, I have another wheel set to go on with Conti Town &...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-14, 03:57 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,999
Posted By Bicycle Addict

Hey all, I am wondering if my Sora ST-3550 STI's...

Hey all, I am wondering if my Sora ST-3550 STI's are going to be compatible with Tektro Cantis, or Shimano CX50's for that matter? I got Sora ST-3550 Deraileurs with the STI levers so I know I am all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-14, 05:21 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,999
Posted By Bicycle Addict

I think bikes that were higher end race geometry ...

I think bikes that were higher end race geometry were long in the top tube and low seat tube, yet mid to low end frames were shorter in the top tube and taller in the seat post tube.

I am...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-18-14, 03:18 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,999
Posted By Bicycle Addict

Hey guys I to have been bit by the bug, like...

Hey guys I to have been bit by the bug, like crazy!

I scored an 88 Hardrock a couple of months ago but it turned out to be too small . . I have a 87 Hardrock build going on (starting from a very...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-14, 01:12 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,999
Posted By Bicycle Addict

Love the left lever those levers rock Diacompe...

Love the left lever those levers rock Diacompe with barrel adjusters, not everyone's cup of tea, they are great on vintage 10 speeds though. Nice build.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-14, 10:56 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,999
Posted By Bicycle Addict

DRROOOL, Yum. They came out real good BD. Black...

DRROOOL, Yum. They came out real good BD. Black and chrome . . . classic
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-14, 06:50 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,999
Posted By Bicycle Addict

Thanks cs1 and golden it was very very nice of...

Thanks cs1 and golden it was very very nice of him, but it would not have sat good with me, nothing free in this life, his son was stoked to have the $20, he has emiled me thanking me saying he was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-14, 08:16 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,999
Posted By Bicycle Addict

Hey guys a very pleasant update on my Specialized...

Hey guys a very pleasant update on my Specialized Hardrock build, I went to get the bike below last night after 2 weeks of purchasing.
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We got robbed going on 2 weeks ago, I had won the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-14, 05:54 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,999
Posted By Bicycle Addict

@wing...

@wing (http://www.bikeforums.net/member.php?u=125722) Yes it is pretty rusty, I am surprised there is so much green left!! It did not look like it when I got it. Thanks for the mention.
Will load a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-14, 06:38 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,999
Posted By Bicycle Addict

Hey all, I have finally succumbed to the fact...

Hey all, I have finally succumbed to the fact that you guys are having too much fun with these builds, I want in! ;)

I have had this Specialized Hard Rock for a while, I dug it out of the weeds...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-14, 04:54 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,999
Posted By Bicycle Addict

Careful there those Canti braze on's do not look...

Careful there those Canti braze on's do not look in line with each other, take your focus point from the crown race, very sloppy. Buyer beware.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-14, 10:32 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,999
Posted By Bicycle Addict

RALEIGH COMP, I have to date probably installed...

RALEIGH COMP, I have to date probably installed over near on 70 sets of guards (speculation alone) and in most cases the guard gets pulled forward to meet the bridge in the chain stay (same position...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-14, 02:32 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,999
Posted By Bicycle Addict

revcp Thanks for the mention, going back to your...

revcp Thanks for the mention, going back to your comment about alu spacers to bridge gaps. . . I pull everything apart before binning it, the sleeves that are with the jockey wheels on rear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-14, 10:13 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,999
Posted By Bicycle Addict

Nothing wrong with the cable tie, fenders can be...

Nothing wrong with the cable tie, fenders can be attached via cable ties, I set up a customers bike in this way, he came back in after eight months of touring around NZ, the fenders were in the exact...
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