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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 05:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 43
Posted By Bianchigirll

You coulc probaby use a helicoil on the crank

You coulc probaby use a helicoil on the crank
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 43
Posted By Wileyrat

That sucks, at least you have spares.

That sucks, at least you have spares.
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
06-15-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 33
Posted By curbtender

Probably gummed up housing on the brakes. Have...

Probably gummed up housing on the brakes. Have you serviced the cables lately?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 05:18 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 642
Posted By Bricycle

Some CIOCC detail pics

Comments on anything are appreciated. Wondering the year. I heard pelizzoli’s builds had the longer lug points. Also the championship decal is relevant I heard for dating. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 1,763
Views: 357,166
Posted By Mad Honk

Well folks, I promised to start cleaning up...

Well folks,
I promised to start cleaning up around here, and these were hanging around on my desk for at least three months. I have paired the holders with a couple of brake blocks from the Kool...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 21,919
Views: 3,234,371
Posted By jamesdak

Out on the Moser Leader Ax this morning. Still...

Out on the Moser Leader Ax this morning. Still trying to figure out what this one is about. Feels plenty fast and was certainly being held back by me. Still so much trouble with the knee. Moved...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 90
Posted By cbbond

CurbTender: I have looked at seat post tube...

CurbTender:

I have looked at seat post tube area at least 100 times (correct spelling: Othon Ochsner
👀 I don't see any buckling, rippling, small waves in the seat post area or anything of that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 03:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 891
Posted By genejockey

Second shakedown. Gearing performed flawlessly,...

Second shakedown. Gearing performed flawlessly, brakes as well - no need to replace the 27 year old pads!. The wheels (that I built) worked great, with low enough resistance that I could hit 40 on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 57
Posted By robertj298

First Italian bike . Initial impressions

I was lucky enough to find this 1972 Legnano in almost new condition after a friend serviced it I couldn’t be more happy It rides as well if not better than any of my 80s Japanese bikes plus sit was...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 717
Posted By Maelochs

As has been said ... the only thing wrong with...

As has been said ... the only thing wrong with your foil is that it probably cannot handle wider wheels and tires .... which is pretty much not an issue if you find the bike comfortable enough as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 1,098
Views: 66,083
Posted By SoCaled

SR Mixte - $140 - Orange, CA ...

SR Mixte - $140 - Orange, CA
https://offerup.com/item/detail/98a4c049-40b4-3bf0-b9e9-e34914b25de4?cid=7.4
Looks to be wearing Shimano 600, can't tell what tubing?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,499
Posted By Andy_K

I'm reviving this thread yet again because there...

I'm reviving this thread yet again because there really isn't much info on this available and this thread was the best I could find. It seemed like it would be worth sharing my experience.

I found...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 717
Posted By 23109VC

It’s not that I don’t have the money to buy the...

It’s not that I don’t have the money to buy the bike. It’s that I don’t think I want the bike bad enough to spend the money.

I went to the local bike shop today and test a brand new SLR7 with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 130
Posted By Bianchigirll

robertj298 FWIW that RD was around for years,...

robertj298 FWIW that RD was around for years, most have a patent date, and works wll with 6, 7, and I believe 8spd provided you don't surpass it's Max tooth and Max Wrap limits. Friction or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 130
Posted By Bianchigirll

I didn't think outside the Derailleur. I didn't...

I didn't think outside the Derailleur.
I didn't think outside the derailleur
I idn't thin....
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 89
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Pick based on frame color.

Pick based on frame color.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 130
Posted By steelbikeguy

that confused me too, but the suggestions that it...

that confused me too, but the suggestions that it is a computer magnet makes sense.

This is the magnet for my Cateye Mity computer....

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 1,098
Views: 66,083
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Raleigh Kodiak near Chico $200 ...

Raleigh Kodiak near Chico $200
https://images.craigslist.org/00K0K_dEpyoLqtUOj_0CI0t2_1200x900.jpg
https://chico.craigslist.org/bik/d/willows-raleigh-kodiak-touring-bike/7755157698.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 130
Posted By Fredo76

My guess would be a speedometer magnet, that...

My guess would be a speedometer magnet, that usually screws onto a spoke, but is loose, and attracted to the steel derailleur bolt.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 130
Posted By sd5782

I could be wrong, but that looks like a magnetic...

I could be wrong, but that looks like a magnetic wheel sensor that attaches to the spokes on a bike computer. I have one just like it that I recently repositioned while doing some maintenance.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 130
Posted By Mad Honk

It looks like a prototype for the eight speed RD...

It looks like a prototype for the eight speed RD that has the palls that break and can't be replaced. Or it could have a sensor magnet stuck to the attaching bolt, but that would be too obvious. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 02:59 PM
Replies: 477
Views: 89,313
Posted By base2

I encountered this attitude quite often. You get...

I encountered this attitude quite often. You get it for free, the customer expects you to sell it for free. Like, I didn't have expenses like feeding myself or rent or electricity.

All in, the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-24, 02:53 PM
Replies: 6,585
Views: 624,023
Posted By jaxgtr

First miles this week, work is killing me lately....

First miles this week, work is killing me lately. 21 miles in oppressive heat and humidity with a strong hot wind. It was miserable. Now I get to do some more work.....:crash:
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 175
Posted By DangerousDanR

Agree with Sierra Rider that the decision should...

Agree with Sierra Rider that the decision should be based on econometrics. That's why I run Campagnolo. Oh, and the brakes really are that good.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,804
Posted By jaxgtr

The Domane, and I think the Emonda and Madone do...

The Domane, and I think the Emonda and Madone do as well, come stock, however, I had a dropped chain and it jammed in between the inner ring and BB Shell on my Domane Gen 3, the catcher was so far...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 4,655
Views: 116,687
Posted By rjones28

Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn once in a...

Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn once in a while.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 130
Posted By robertj298

Campy Nuevo Record derailleur Id

This came off of my 1972 Legnano bicycle. The bike was originally a 10 speed. Would this derailleur only work with a 5 speed freewheel?...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 3,512
Posted By DangerousDanR

I've had 3 punctures in the past two weeks. I...

I've had 3 punctures in the past two weeks. I know I did, because I had sealant on the frame. I did have to add air. 28mm GP5000 on the rear (1) , 28mm Goodyear Eagle on the rear (2).

If you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 517
Posted By Random11

Thanks to everyone who commented on this thread....

Thanks to everyone who commented on this thread. I adjusted the derailleur this morning and all it took was turning the barrel to tighten the shift cable (as many of you thought would be the case). I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 02:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 185
Posted By jaxgtr

Yea keep an eye on it. It might have just been...

Yea keep an eye on it. It might have just been bad bearings. I always had pretty good luck with Enduro bearings, so on the second round of bearings I put in a higher level, not ceramic or anything,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 421
Posted By Pompiere

I looked though several old catalogs and 1974...

I looked though several old catalogs and 1974 Sears Spring/Summer was the only place I found the 531 bike listed. Mine has Shimano fork ends and dropouts and the rims were Weinmann alloy. Back...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 82
Posted By juvela

----- ​​​​​​https://i.imgur.com/KHLVHxk.jpeg...

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​​​​​​https://i.imgur.com/KHLVHxk.jpeg
​​​​​​https://i.imgur.com/8Ook3P1.jpeg
​​​​​​https://i.imgur.com/gaqEvaw.jpeg
​​​​​​https://i.imgur.com/Cmpq44J.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,967
Posted By nlerner

Tour complete! Yesterday’s conclusion was 64...

Tour complete! Yesterday’s conclusion was 64 miles from Cle Elum to North Bend, WA, pretty much all of it on the Ironhorse Trail, a gravel rail bed that features a 2-mile very dark and damp passage...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 3,512
Posted By chaadster

Obviously you've exceeded the NFTM (no flat...

Obviously you've exceeded the NFTM (no flat threshold mileage) determined by the RFM method. I dunno if it's daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual, or lifetime mileage that's relevant-- I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 28,086
Views: 4,651,015
Posted By SirMike1983

Yours was the better buy, having the white tail...

Yours was the better buy, having the white tail and 5 speed with good bell crank. The first gen 5 speed hub is highly sought after. $150 for that other one also is pretty good. I paid $125 for my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 188
Posted By shelbyfv

Try it and find out? No need to wonder. :foo:...

Try it and find out? No need to wonder. :foo: Report back.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,121
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Oh FFS, it's in the TITLE people!!!!!!!! ...

Oh FFS, it's in the TITLE people!!!!!!!!

"Cable Housing End Crimper"

Cable housing
The HOUSING!!!
The part that goes AROUND the cable!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 188
Posted By Aubergine

Um. The manufacturers did NOT in fact stick to...

Um. The manufacturers did NOT in fact stick to this design. Look at Trek, Spec, Giant, Merida, and try to find dual control levers.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 4,655
Views: 116,687
Posted By Trsnrtr

He’s so cute.

He’s so cute.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 12:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 783
Posted By Ditto1958

I read the article on choosing a touring bike. I...

I read the article on choosing a touring bike. I had to chuckle because in high school, about 1975, I got one of the early Treks. It was lighter, stronger, faster and just all around better than my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 12:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 82
Posted By unworthy1

Razeaa was another Zeus-associated brand that...

Razeaa was another Zeus-associated brand that eventually got absorbed into Orbea. They lasted at least into the 1980s, and here's a beauty with TSX tubing and cromovelato finish:...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-15-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 27,294
Views: 3,247,938
Posted By Samac

Rode to work, ten mile round trip. Cheers, ...

Rode to work, ten mile round trip.

Cheers,

Scott
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-15-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 133
Posted By plumberroy

I'm maintenance at a level one Trauma center. In...

I'm maintenance at a level one Trauma center. In also 62 years old and have done construction and maintenance for 40 years. I many times said something about "give me a minute old age is catching...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 188
Posted By grumpus

Make sure the bike fits - buying kids oversized...

Make sure the bike fits - buying kids oversized bikes for them to "grow into" meant that they often couldn't easily reach the proper levers. That combined with poorly adjusted brakes made the "safety...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 131
Posted By squirtdad

repeat post from other thread Looked at the...

repeat post from other thread

Looked at the specs https://www.bikeroar.com/products/sc...-30-2013/specs (https://www.bikeroar.com/products/scott/foil-30-2013/specs)

upgrading shifting/braking...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 109
Posted By Trakhak

Working in a co-op as you do, I imagine that you...

Working in a co-op as you do, I imagine that you mostly see the bottom-of-the-barrel Grip Shift versions. People on Bike Forums have said that SRAM seems to have progressively cheapened the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 28,086
Views: 4,651,015
Posted By almico8

Wouldn't you know it, I was scanning the universe...

Wouldn't you know it, I was scanning the universe for a proper pump and found another '74. This on is a 3-speed in superbe condition with a pump...same $$$. I might have to go get it.

And it comes...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 11:57 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,226
Posted By howeric

Maybe because e-bike riders tend to have a...

Maybe because e-bike riders tend to have a different average competence level than those who can power their own bike to 30mph…
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 11:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 421
Posted By juvela

----- odds are then that the kickstand is a...

-----

odds are then that the kickstand is a Rampinelli product (REG)

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one thing found interesting on the 1974 catalogue page posted by Pompiere above for the 531 model is the statement...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-15-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 375
Posted By base2

Well, I liked the article. I also like that the...

Well, I liked the article.
I also like that the guy behind Bike Index has a similarly hyper developed sense of right & wrong to develop a platform with which to track, report, share, and correlate...
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