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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-20, 01:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 311
Posted By Brian880

Dropper post cyclocross

Hoping to not create another difficult project, spanning months, requiring custom fittings and costing several hundred cheddars: have a aluminum cyclocross frame with one of those idiotic pulley...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-15-19, 07:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 915
Posted By Brian880

Maillard/Spidel 700

Hi...NOS rear Spidel/Helicomatic 700 just dropped off by the tooth bunny. Reality check...axle mic's at 10mm and my pitch gage indicates .08mm. Is that right? .08!? Hollow but want solid. Will a...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-03-19, 07:41 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,686
Posted By Brian880

1972 Italvega Super Speciale

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20190830_175034_50e3bb3db3d7c61824d29172975c442649661073.jpg

Painted, customized, restored and riding.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-19, 03:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,135
Posted By Brian880

Tires

And yes, those are Ritchey SpeedMax in 35mm width. These measure small on my rims and I know the same tire in 40mm size would fit the fork comfortably but would be the limit for the frame.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-19, 03:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,135
Posted By Brian880

Italvega

This is a 1972 Italvega Super Speciale. Purchased as a frameset (frame, fork and Campy cable guides) from ebay July 2019, Valencia California seller. Don't think posting a serial number online a good...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-19, 04:48 PM
Replies: 727
Views: 209,657
Posted By Brian880

72 Italvega Super Special

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-19, 04:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,135
Posted By Brian880

Finished

Got 118mm Stronglight bb assembly in italian threading. For some reason driveside arm is a little farther out than non-drive but i won't go ocd about it. Have 118/english on a similiar Torpado and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-19, 06:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,135
Posted By Brian880

Thank you for all the responses and advice. I...

Thank you for all the responses and advice. I tried to research this subject but old school info is challenging. All my stupidness was precipitated by not being able to remove the Campy record fixed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-19, 08:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,135
Posted By Brian880

Stronglight and campy

I have an italian treaded bb, campy. Spindle is 113mm...to narrow for any double. Want 49d so i will try to see what combo works. I will let you know what i come up with. Btw, tried to unscrew campy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-19, 10:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,135
Posted By Brian880

Square taper spindle

Apologies...this subject must have been covered already but I do not know where. Trying to fit Stronglight 49d to Campagnolo cups/70mm shell
Forum: Framebuilders
06-06-19, 08:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,539
Posted By Brian880

Chainstays

Can I dimple Columbus Cromor chainstays in situ? Would be looking to p/u 5mm more clearence each. I was thinking constrain the oustside with a form and hammer or draw a disc wedge to widen. The disc...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-19, 04:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 578
Posted By Brian880

Dimpling

Hi...Viner 'New Design' made of Colombus Cromor. Do you think I can dimple insides of both chainstays 5mm?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-19, 03:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,775
Posted By Brian880

Reply

Thank you for all the feedback. In case i wanted to go full ****** with vintage caged bearings and Stronglight 49d's i thought i should ask. I will use a square taper cartridge bb. Thank you to all.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-19, 08:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,775
Posted By Brian880

Viner bottom bracket shell

So i am unsure as to how/where to address this. An 80's Viner frame has an bb with a rectangular cutout. With bearing assembly installed can i routinely flush bearings w/degreaser and grease gun new?...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-07-18, 10:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,403
Posted By Brian880

Looked at your ****

You are a ***** ass moron. Get a real bicycle, than learn how to ride it. First you will need to address your spiritual malady. Stay the **** off my thread
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-03-18, 09:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,918
Posted By Brian880

Me again fork

I posted about this but it disappeared. I fitted an EC 44 lower fork race, bearing cup and bearing to a Giant TCX designed for an 1-1/4 steerer fork. Cup needs to be trimmed and a piece of 1.5 mm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-03-18, 09:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,403
Posted By Brian880

ah...you are miserable

ah...you are miserable
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-03-18, 09:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,403
Posted By Brian880

Me again

Thank you for your response. I now know to buy a pair of M10 x 1 titanium canti studs that won't leach rust.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-02-18, 05:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,403
Posted By Brian880

Canti thread pitch

Hi, anyone know the thread pitch on canti studs for a Van Dessel Gin and Trombones carbon fork? I know only that they are M10. Thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-25-18, 07:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,918
Posted By Brian880

Still going

Thanks wes...bought that adapter. It downsizes for a smaller bearing/fork steerer...1-1/8 standard. If i have to ill buy a third fork at that standard.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-25-18, 06:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,918
Posted By Brian880

Me again

Thank you all. Yes, ebay had a bunch of NOS TCX frames from a german dealer...I bought one in large. 1518 grams and OMG beautiful but CANNOT find any forks! I have a plan...1.5 fork-install race n...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-22-18, 07:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,918
Posted By Brian880

Giant TCX fork omg

What should the actual diameter of 1.5 steerer be? 1.5" to mm is 38.1. Is this the id of a lower integrated acb? I have 2011 tcx and a 1.5 van dessel carbon fork. I'm thinking of machining a cup to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-15-18, 07:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,202
Posted By Brian880

Thank you all so very much. So I ordered the...

Thank you all so very much. So I ordered the Cannondale reducer from ebay. This will mean buying a 3rd fork. The bike is a 2011 Giant TCX medium size. This has become something of an odessey I refuse...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-18, 04:01 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 12,848
Posted By Brian880

Forever

The modern triple triangle bike has been around since 1880. How long have your pos cars been around. An old bike connects you to the life and exertions of all who have had it before. Older bikes will...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-14-18, 09:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,202
Posted By Brian880

Giant fork conundrum

Giant overdrive 1, aka 1.25 to 1.125 tapered steerer. Would like to either fit 1.125 straight steerer or convert bearings or machine cup for 1.5 steerer fork. Doing this in order to fit some fork...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-20-18, 06:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 950
Posted By Brian880

5 mm allen slot at bottom of fastener has...

5 mm allen slot at bottom of fastener has stripped. I tried cc with the pinch bolts loose and a flat blade lightly inserted to insure the bolt wasn't trapped. Stripped. Hammered a 12 mm into the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-17-18, 05:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 950
Posted By Brian880

FSA Omega, AKA PITA

How do I remove a seized preload bolt? This is the large plug on the nds.
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