Tear down for new project hitting some speed bumps.
09-15-19, 08:14 PM
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09-15-19, 08:41 PM
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One step at a time, this SS is definitely coming along, and I predict success with getting that Sprint derailer set working as intended.
Also glad to see that the world's best kickstand is still proudly on board, it's a mere .9lb extra and goes along way to keeping the vibe intact.
At risk of having someone say "note to self, do not ever buy a bicycle from this guy", I must say that the 2 and 3# hammers are some of of my most useful tools, perfect for gently truing chainring spiders in-situ (using a wood dowel drift), and for helping wrenches along. Even on a stubborn bb cup, using a sugino cup wrench, I can hammer a cup loose while holding the wrench centered flat on the cup using my other hand (it's all about keeping the wrench opening pressed perfectly flat against the end of the bb shell, and also on the wrench arriving in a correct-enough clock position friendly to this technique).
The 3# hammer is also a convenient anvil.
Lastly, I can even use either of these to level (read "smash") any large embedded rocks that rise above grade in my ever-more-civilized backyard environs.
Also glad to see that the world's best kickstand is still proudly on board, it's a mere .9lb extra and goes along way to keeping the vibe intact.
At risk of having someone say "note to self, do not ever buy a bicycle from this guy", I must say that the 2 and 3# hammers are some of of my most useful tools, perfect for gently truing chainring spiders in-situ (using a wood dowel drift), and for helping wrenches along. Even on a stubborn bb cup, using a sugino cup wrench, I can hammer a cup loose while holding the wrench centered flat on the cup using my other hand (it's all about keeping the wrench opening pressed perfectly flat against the end of the bb shell, and also on the wrench arriving in a correct-enough clock position friendly to this technique).
The 3# hammer is also a convenient anvil.
Lastly, I can even use either of these to level (read "smash") any large embedded rocks that rise above grade in my ever-more-civilized backyard environs.
The kickstand is so handy I don’t see the need to eliminate them for sure.
this little project will just be that much more satisfying once done since it was a fighter.
09-15-19, 08:46 PM
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If you ever come across one of those MTB seatpost rear racks in horrible shape, consider taking the rack off and using the steel/aluminum rack support as a wrench extender. If it slides over the wrench just right...
Has helped me on more than one pedal in the past.
-Kurt
Has helped me on more than one pedal in the past.
-Kurt
09-15-19, 09:27 PM
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Thanks Retroman, Unca Sam and Kurt, for the validation.
A hammer and a bottle of whiskey is pretty much a guarantee of success or failure when working on mechanical stuff!
A hammer and a bottle of whiskey is pretty much a guarantee of success or failure when working on mechanical stuff!
09-16-19, 10:37 AM
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Death fork? Naaaah!!
Hi! Thank you very much for offering to send the elusive pulley, I appreciate that!
That’s a gorgeous SS! Love all the mods you did, and they fit with it so well they look like they belong on it.
I’m staring at the bare frame and wheels sitting there and still debating continuing with a mild update/custom myself on this one.
That’s a gorgeous SS! Love all the mods you did, and they fit with it so well they look like they belong on it.
I’m staring at the bare frame and wheels sitting there and still debating continuing with a mild update/custom myself on this one.
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You know it's going to be a good day when the stem and seatpost come right out.
(looking for a picture and not seeing it? Thank the Photobucket fiasco.PM me and I'll link it up.)
You know it's going to be a good day when the stem and seatpost come right out.
(looking for a picture and not seeing it? Thank the Photobucket fiasco.PM me and I'll link it up.)
09-16-19, 11:37 AM
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That’s really nice of you to offer! I don’t want to put anybody out, but I would love to take you up on it. ;-)
I’ll send you a message, thank you so much! :-)
I’ll send you a message, thank you so much! :-)
