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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 09:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 933
Posted By Soody

imo the major advantage of the step through is...

imo the major advantage of the step through is that you can run a rear basket and not have to swing a leg over it.
rack, basket and zip ties to attach are all inexpensive. Put things like pots of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 07:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 452
Posted By Soody

Eyeballing it, the fork ends are misaligned. The...

Eyeballing it, the fork ends are misaligned. The guy i bought it off (who had had it made for him) said his son took it underbiking or crashed it or it was a fixie or something.
I did carefully...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,785
Posted By Soody

I rode these two 56/57cm bikes every day for...

I rode these two 56/57cm bikes every day for years. Both did the round lake Taupo race and commuted daily in various setups.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 04:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 452
Posted By Soody

Bates Racing

I've got this Aussie bike with a bent fork. The fork is spaced too wide, and then if you bend it closed with the skewer, the wheel is off center.
Today I bought this green fork, the steerer is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 580
Posted By Soody

I'm gonna try an acid bath ...

I'm gonna try an acid bath
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 580
Posted By Soody

Great info thank you. Yours is gorgeous. I wish i...

Great info thank you. Yours is gorgeous. I wish i had that large size. This one won't fit me, so i'll try to find a rider, and spec it for them.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-24, 11:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 580
Posted By Soody

yep, campag dropouts ...

yep, campag dropouts

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-24, 04:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 580
Posted By Soody

Raleigh project

picked up a new project today

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-23, 07:43 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,696
Posted By Soody

If you're gonna scrap everything which is...

If you're gonna scrap everything which is moderately sketchy then you're gonna be scrapping a lot of good rideable bikes than ordinary people enjoy.
Every wheel the brake track is past the wear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-23, 02:59 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,377
Posted By Soody

Building a shed is pretty fun. I did this one...

Building a shed is pretty fun.
I did this one for our bach a few years ago. I had never done concreting or framing before, infact i can barely saw straight.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-23, 07:27 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,097,931
Posted By Soody

Fillet brazed Columbus MS mystery project....

Fillet brazed Columbus MS mystery project. Apparently likely built by Francis Quillon, and might be a Geliano (French).
Ride is fantastic- smooth and fast.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-23, 06:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 776
Posted By Soody

In your pic is a modern hyperglide hub which is...

In your pic is a modern hyperglide hub which is the current standard.
You may have bought a uniglide hub which is archaic and defunct.
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/k7.html#uniglide

Sheldon's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-23, 08:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 656
Posted By Soody

I actually don't mind zip ties for this. P-clamps...

I actually don't mind zip ties for this. P-clamps are not very stiff either. Sure zip ties can break, but it takes a long time, and then you just replace them, no sweat.

small note on p-clamps:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-23, 08:35 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,729
Posted By Soody

Portland Design Works Owl Cage. (got it with a...

Portland Design Works Owl Cage. (got it with a box of other stuff from a closed down bike store). ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-23, 08:29 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,729
Posted By Soody

Rode it for a few hours last night on wet roads. ...

Rode it for a few hours last night on wet roads.
It's got a beautiful plush ride.
Comfortable and stable but still feels fast/ nimble.
Climbs well. Descends well. Braking is excellent. Shifting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-23, 02:28 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,729
Posted By Soody

finished kinda this thing rides -awesome- ...

finished kinda
this thing rides -awesome-


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-23, 08:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 429
Posted By Soody

Yeah that front shifter sucks. I have one i got...

Yeah that front shifter sucks. I have one i got off aliexpress. Yours might be fake too. The rear one is ok.

Stem shifters work well as friction thumbies. 1" quill and mtb bar grip area is the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-23, 08:49 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,729
Posted By Soody

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-23, 07:15 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,729
Posted By Soody

discovered a crack in the 25.0 campagnolo...

discovered a crack in the 25.0 campagnolo seatpost
thanks to 1simplexnut (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/1simplexnut-378960.html) for supplying a replacement in this rare size
this one has...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-23, 09:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,386
Posted By Soody

serial no: 56884 so...

serial no: 56884

so 1984?https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1333/exd5ihh_5f59256849c60269009c725109fd99196bc390a1.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-23, 09:34 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,097,931
Posted By Soody

Beautiful bike! nothing beats a nice day in...

Beautiful bike! nothing beats a nice day in Wellington either
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-23, 09:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,386
Posted By Soody

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-23, 08:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 247
Posted By Soody

Rene Herse designates schwalbe 26" tubes for 650b...

Rene Herse designates schwalbe 26" tubes for 650b
https://www.renehersecycles.com/shop/components/tires/650b/tubes-for-650b-tires/

I think actually you could use any narrower 26" tube. They all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-23, 08:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,386
Posted By Soody

80s Mercian? Patina

Picked this up for $2 yesterday.
Would love some info/opinions about it
I always thought mercians were super cool and have half considered buying a new one before.

As for the plan... I thought...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-23, 07:21 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,065
Posted By Soody

Raleigh Randonneur project I have. Quite a lovely...

Raleigh Randonneur project I have. Quite a lovely bike with some interesting spec, but needs a lot of work.
Gonna call it a touring bike because it says tourer on it.
...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-08-23, 08:32 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 477,972
Posted By Soody

Those all appear to be from like 20 years ago......

Those all appear to be from like 20 years ago... I don't know why you would buy a vintage helmet.
They have actually changed too, we got MIPS now. Supposed to help.

Imo the most critical thing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-23, 10:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,261
Posted By Soody

To add to this, if your crank does require an...

To add to this, if your crank does require an asymmetric spindle, you can get a 73mm bottom bracket. Then you have 5mm of spacers to mimic that asymmetry.

I also recommend you look for the UN-55...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-24-23, 05:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,564
Posted By Soody

Have you got a thin film of grease on the mating...

Have you got a thin film of grease on the mating parts and the bolt thread? Will help it tighten and not creak.
I think it's fine. Agree to put a small beer can shim in there, maybe just in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-23, 05:28 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,787
Posted By Soody

The steel isn't going anywhere. It'll be years...

The steel isn't going anywhere. It'll be years and years before rust does any real damage. Aesthetically, it's just a look. I'd happily ride it as a beater.
It's beyond touching up imo. Repaint...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-22-23, 08:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 933
Posted By Soody

Also the irony is that if they actually suck it's...

Also the irony is that if they actually suck it's likely you bought fake fookers because fookers are supposed to be quite good.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-22-23, 08:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 699
Posted By Soody

pic: ...

pic:
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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-22-23, 08:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 699
Posted By Soody

Y​​​​ep, worst case scenario, you break it....

Y​​​​ep, worst case scenario, you break it. That's better than it breaking you.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-22-23, 07:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 699
Posted By Soody

pic assist: ...

pic assist:
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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-22-23, 07:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 861
Posted By Soody

Yeah, he was the man, and i've learnt and...

Yeah, he was the man, and i've learnt and continue to learn a lot from his excellent website and writing.

Someone who doesn't sometimes spout nonsense probably isn't very interesting.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-15-23, 07:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 861
Posted By Soody

One of them was an engineer and the other one...

One of them was an engineer and the other one sold ball bearings, take your pick.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-23, 07:18 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,176
Posted By Soody

Yep that's basically what I do too. Check it's...

Yep that's basically what I do too. Check it's snug. Not trying to drive it on further but just hand right down by the socket on the wrench give it a little push. For 5 rides maybe.
1/20 maybe...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-23, 07:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,574
Posted By Soody

I think that colorscheme and those decals are...

I think that colorscheme and those decals are extremely cool and second just touching it up, or atleast scrape a few areas to decide how bad it is. Powder you would probably lose detail on the lugs...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-23, 06:46 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,176
Posted By Soody

Brandt's take on this issue has always infuriated...

Brandt's take on this issue has always infuriated me. He doesn't actually explain what to do about the problem. So, crank arms can squirm up the taper, you lose preload of the bolt, retightening can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-23, 06:55 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,228
Posted By Soody

Absolutely gorgeous frame. Any of those groupsets...

Absolutely gorgeous frame. Any of those groupsets would look good. To me the critical thing is having silver spokes and silver hubs.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-23, 04:55 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 27,734
Posted By Soody

'major taylor stem'

'major taylor stem'
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-23, 05:42 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,592
Posted By Soody

When I toured the South Island in 2016 I didn't...

When I toured the South Island in 2016 I didn't use a smart phone for navigation. I'd just get the local paper map from a gas station in each new area. It's great putting a map down and asking locals...
Forum: BMX
01-04-23, 05:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,257
Posted By Soody

will do

will do
Forum: BMX
01-02-23, 10:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,257
Posted By Soody

Apollo Freestyle? What have I got?

I rescued this bike from the dump today.
Seems pretty cool to me, but I know nothing about BMXs

Can anyone give me some more info about the bike, age, relative level of quality, etc?
The rear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-22, 06:37 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 11,561
Posted By Soody

I built this shed at our bach a couple years ago ...

I built this shed at our bach a couple years ago

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-20-22, 04:48 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,327
Posted By Soody

This isn't a defect, it's an eccentric washer.

This isn't a defect, it's an eccentric washer.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-22, 12:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 953
Posted By Soody

I wish. It's an emmelle dolomite. ...

I wish.
It's an emmelle dolomite.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-22, 04:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 647
Posted By Soody

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-panaracer lads ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-22, 07:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 953
Posted By Soody

Yep there's a 'mountain LX' group that's like...

Yep there's a 'mountain LX' group that's like that as well. Can be deceptive because it kinda looks like XT, but ime it's heavy and sloppy and the brake levers are plastic crap.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-22, 07:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 591
Posted By Soody

I like the colour as well

I like the colour as well
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-22, 07:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 591
Posted By Soody

My guess is late 80s mid range model. Crankset...

My guess is late 80s mid range model. Crankset and brakes likely original. Groupset has been modernised with 8 speed Sora, which is not great. It has the crappy thumb button STI shifters and a...
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