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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-24, 10:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 273
Posted By Sjtaylor

1995 Cannondale T400 Restomod

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A few fun mods with this wrenching project including 9-speed conversion,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-21, 01:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,233
Posted By Sjtaylor

I Like That Dent

I used my forging skills to fabricate a chainstay dimpling die. Tried it out first on a scrapped frame and then dimpled the chainstays of my 700c conversion all-road bike build. The frame is a 1982...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-21, 12:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 862
Posted By Sjtaylor

The trueing fixture worked great. Took the hop...

The trueing fixture worked great. Took the hop right out. I was surprised how it worked out. What fun.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-21, 11:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 862
Posted By Sjtaylor

Wish Me Luck

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-21, 11:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,068
Posted By Sjtaylor

I kept the original cantilever brakes and filed...

I kept the original cantilever brakes and filed the adjustment slots longer to get the pads closer to the pivot point.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-21, 06:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,068
Posted By Sjtaylor

Nishiki Cresta All-Road Bike

Getting Cantilever brakes to fit 700c wheels was an adventure. The tires are currently MTB Riddler 37c. The frame could easily fit 40c tires. The current gearing is 50/40/26 and 11/32. The barcons...
Forum: Touring
12-01-20, 03:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,906
Posted By Sjtaylor

Nice looking bike in your photo! I'm thinking...

Nice looking bike in your photo! I'm thinking about what to do with the cockpit on my Miyata. I may go with single speed ergo brake levers with cables under the tape. I'll need a cozier stem too.
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Forum: Touring
12-01-20, 02:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,906
Posted By Sjtaylor

I bought the Miyata

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-20, 11:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,270
Posted By Sjtaylor

Trek 620 All Road Bike

Im on my first ride (test ride). Slammed the rear axle of a 700c wheel into the rear of the dropouts to easily fit 35c tires. The Dia Compe G brakes don't stop too well, I need a shorter quill stem...
Forum: Touring
09-07-20, 10:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 961
Posted By Sjtaylor

A Ride to Mom's House

I had to share this. A few weeks ago I was very lucky to acquire a hardly used and well stored 1984 Trek 720 in my size. I'm 6'3". Currently working to improve my fitness level for an ambitious bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-20, 02:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,829
Posted By Sjtaylor

Bikemig, I need to keep in touch with you. An 80s...

Bikemig, I need to keep in touch with you. An 80s bike shop gearhead is also a great find. It’s Sunday and the LBS is closed so no replacement cables or cable housings yet. I already proofided the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-20, 10:00 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,829
Posted By Sjtaylor

Holy Grail Garage Find

Just had to post this. It’s a 25-1/2” 1984 720. Got it last night and took some before photos this morning. I think it’s basically completely original including bar tape and cable housing. Looks just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-20, 02:44 PM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 675,075
Posted By Sjtaylor

Just finished this build. ...

Just finished this build.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-20, 04:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,120
Posted By Sjtaylor

This build is complete except for a pair of...

This build is complete except for a pair of schwalbe marathon plus tires and the fenders and racks that came with the bike.

This frame is one size smaller than I normally ride. Need to see how get...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-20, 12:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,120
Posted By Sjtaylor

Independence Day Trek 720 Build

I picked today to build my newly acquired 720. The 720 came to me kind of tired so I’m doing a frame up rebuild with some modernization. The donor bike is a 2013 Trek 520.

If there is an interest...
Forum: Touring
06-30-20, 04:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,671
Posted By Sjtaylor

Older Touring Bike

A few years ago I got back into bicycling after a forty year absence and my first touring bike was a used Novara Safari REI bike. I didn’t get along with it. The butterfly bars and plastic twisty...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-28-20, 11:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,272
Posted By Sjtaylor

Uncle Bike Mechanic

We don’t have children but I have a nephew with a wife and four kids. In a tuff shed at the end of their driveway is literally a pile of bikes. There are mom and dad LBS bikes and a few box store kid...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-20-19, 07:37 PM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,895,947
Posted By Sjtaylor

Gravel Frankenbike

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-18-19, 10:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,867
Posted By Sjtaylor

Thanks. I mentioned in an earlier post that the...

Thanks. I mentioned in an earlier post that the little dropout axle insertion limiting screws were screwed way in. I think I can pull the wheel to the rear 3/8” if I back out those screws. I may play...
Forum: Touring
06-01-19, 10:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,823
Posted By Sjtaylor

I regeared my touring bike tonight. Put an 11/34...

I regeared my touring bike tonight. Put an 11/34 in back and 42/32/22 in front. I discovered the Topeka water bottle cage was interfering with the FD travel. I shortened the chain like the Park Tool...
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