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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 899
Posted By Glennfordx4

Final log off for Glennfordx4

Hello everyone,


My husband, Glenn, spent a lot of time here over the years and said countless times both how much help he received in his many projects, how he enjoyed sharing his experiences to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 654
Posted By Mr. 66

I would go with a buying a wheelset, trying to...

I would go with a buying a wheelset, trying to find a match can be a daunting challenge.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 12:17 PM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 674,214
Posted By JohnDThompson

Looks good; could be original and I just don't...

Looks good; could be original and I just don't recall that crown being used.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 08:47 PM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 674,214
Posted By AdventureManCO

Great color on that bike.

Great color on that bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 11:27 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 26,248
Posted By Chr0m0ly

Just to pull up an old thread :) Another...

Just to pull up an old thread :)

Another consideration is the 620 geometry change between 84 and 85. The 84 620 has 45.5cm chainstays while the 85 620 has 47cm chainstays (and accompanying longer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-24, 09:29 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,847
Posted By SharpByCoop

Finished and photographed!

OK, so this took me a while to complete, as anything worthy does.

My theme is Yellow, Silver, Grey, and Black. The color is SO bold it needs to be tamed with neutrals.

Heres what I did:

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 510
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

"'m thinking the best way to resolve this is to...

"'m thinking the best way to resolve this is to have the new headset installed and be done with it...." Bruce

YES! Undoubtedly the fork or headset was replaced with other then spec at some point....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 510
Posted By Hondo6

I misread my mm-to-inches calculation of 0.6/25.4...

I misread my mm-to-inches calculation of 0.6/25.4 as 0.00236" - not 0.0236" - thus leading to my original comment above. When I read Andy's later comment, I checked and realized I'd made the error....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 510
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Minor headset slop, whether from loosely adjusted...

Minor headset slop, whether from loosely adjusted bearing preload or a sliding fit of the crown race will have very little effects on riding (the fact that this bike had been used for so long before...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 510
Posted By Hondo6

If I recall correctly, crown races for threaded...

If I recall correctly, crown races for threaded headsets are designed to be a press fit, requiring a driver to install and a tool to remove (though the latter can be done by other means as well).
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 510
Posted By smd4

We used to dimple the crown race sleeve with a...

We used to dimple the crown race sleeve with a punch at 90 degrees. Does the same thing as that knurler in the video.

I can't comment on whether it's OK for it to be loose or not. My gut says that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 510
Posted By Iride01

Maybe some of the frame builders or better...

Maybe some of the frame builders or better experienced mechanics in all things bicycle here should weigh in with their knowledge, but I don't think the loose race is a issue when the headset is all...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-24, 08:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 510
Posted By '02 nrs

one option.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=wLVxmKZVEoI
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 510
Posted By _ForceD_

Some have said that the race has to fit tightly...

Some have said that the race has to fit tightly onto the steer tube. But I recently overhauled an old head set and had the same issue. I cleaned and reassembled it, and it’s working fine. It just...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-17-24, 07:21 AM
Replies: 3,579
Views: 988,961
Posted By EddyR

Here is a old person and his bike on a colder day...

Here is a old person and his bike on a colder day recently . I am 83 but my bike is only 33. Had the frame repaired and started riding this again. 91 Paramount PDG.
EddyR...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 737
Posted By 52telecaster

I found cr18s pretty useful in these situations....

I found cr18s pretty useful in these situations. Wide enough to make t a little easier. Mine was a 720 and extremely fun to ride.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-24, 05:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 737
Posted By dddd

I've done the 27-to-700c change on a 1984 720...

I've done the 27-to-700c change on a 1984 720 having Shimano MC70 canti's.

What I encountered was a bit complex, and the braking leverage/power increased quite noticeably.

Rim width is a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-24, 11:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 737
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Thanks! I failed to mention these are Shimano...

Thanks! I failed to mention these are Shimano MT62 cantis, but the Dia-Compes are the exact same in architecture (triangular arm design, pivoting and articulating brake pad), so you should have zero...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-24, 12:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 737
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

You should be just fine with those old Dia Compe...

You should be just fine with those old Dia Compe levers, or either of the Shimano MT62 or MC70 near-twins as all allow the arms to be leaned out and pads angled down to make them hit square 4mm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-24, 07:19 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 3,823
Posted By hazetguy

Firenze GL5000 mixte. go low, really low, or...

Firenze GL5000 mixte.
go low, really low, or don't go at all.

https://images.offerup.com/yy2KqKm9AQH0F368Yy0ouvTkhD8=/1920x1150/6fcb/6fcb73d50eb7490e9a9d67bcc24ecebc.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-23, 12:20 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,692
Posted By madpogue

First ones that comes to mind are the two I've...

First ones that comes to mind are the two I've had the longest. Both 1982 Trek 930s....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-23, 07:07 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,652
Posted By The Golden Boy

I'm having a hard time believing no one else here...

I'm having a hard time believing no one else here is flipping **** that you just walked into 2 of the finest touring bikes ever! I guess I'll have to do that for everyone!

Congratulations!!!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-23, 05:36 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,835
Posted By Kabuki12

In 1994 I was in Chicago for a machine tool show....

In 1994 I was in Chicago for a machine tool show. While I was there I visited the Schwinn museum that was along a waterfront walk . It was pretty cool and brought back a lot of memories . When I was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-23, 09:40 PM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 674,214
Posted By AdventureManCO

I’ll likely do an individual thread on this one,...

I’ll likely do an individual thread on this one, but just picked up a 1979 Trek 937 or 938, in what I believe is the original DuPont Imron ‘Lt Green’ 62703 color -


...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-23, 02:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,327
Posted By Chuck Naill

If you enjoy the process, you will benefit....

If you enjoy the process, you will benefit. Forget ROI.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-23, 08:11 PM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 674,214
Posted By ridesoldtrek

1976 TX500 Frame, Latest Incarnation

I bought this frame brand new in1 978 (EDIT: SUMMER 1977) and built it up from components from my 1972 Gitane plus new stuff. Trek frames weren't selling all that well in a small town Wisconsin bike...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-08-23, 09:44 AM
Replies: 5,344
Views: 844,653
Posted By Biker395

Lenticular Cloud over the Mono Craters ...

Lenticular Cloud over the Mono Craters

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1351/inyo_crater_and_alien_ship_ii_watermark_a45a75b7ecb0abca7740cdd02897a032bac0822a.jpg
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-15-23, 10:19 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,397
Posted By jackb

I was lucky enough to be able to retire at sixty....

I was lucky enough to be able to retire at sixty. I'm seventy-five now and can honestly say that the last fifteen years have been wonderful. I haven't done a stitch of remunerative work in all that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-23, 05:35 PM
Replies: 498
Views: 36,301
Posted By Nokton

Okay, I'll Play

Mostly because I want to show off my "new", 50 year old bike, but also because I went and found a bridge today so I could participate in this thread:

...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-09-23, 01:47 PM
Replies: 5,344
Views: 844,653
Posted By groth

Pretty sure that's the swing bridge (that doesn't...

Pretty sure that's the swing bridge (that doesn't swing anymore) on the Dinky line between Princeton and Princeton Junction. Correct? - Ed
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-23, 07:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,398
Posted By LarryBSky

The Last Rider - Greg Lemond Movie

In theaters June 23.

Documentary on the 1989 Tour de France
​​​​
https://youtube.com/watch?v=9kWF4FmllqM&feature=share9

Movie Trailer
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-23, 08:06 AM
Replies: 498
Views: 36,301
Posted By curbtender

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20230528_142310_resized_0ea9f8bcfdb3fb2c43400598fc2e64e830fceab4.jpg
San Lorenzo creek. A lot of debris out in the mudflats after this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-23, 11:03 AM
Replies: 498
Views: 36,301
Posted By Bogester

Is a dam a bridge? Ballard locks last night…yes...

Is a dam a bridge? Ballard locks last night…yes I need a new cable clamp.
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_4441_92cf1c787d569fd37166e4739d5cf28177db8be0.jpeg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-23, 05:22 PM
Replies: 498
Views: 36,301
Posted By CliffordK

Going through a couple of archives. Railroad...

Going through a couple of archives.

Railroad Bridge converted to a bike bridge near Armitage Park, Eugene.
https://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=568218

Waterfront in Portland,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-23, 04:21 PM
Replies: 498
Views: 36,301
Posted By steelbikeguy

Another nice day today, riding a shiny bike, so I...

Another nice day today, riding a shiny bike, so I stopped on the Bob Michel bridge for some quick shots.

One shot facing north-ish, looking up the Illinois river towards the I-74 bridge and gazing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-23, 08:56 AM
Replies: 498
Views: 36,301
Posted By cooperryder

Mine is a 24" frame that came to me as a frame...

Mine is a 24" frame that came to me as a frame and fork which I built up with parts I mostly had on hand.

Mine too has an excellent ride quality.
Everytime I ride it I think, "What a great riding...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-23, 03:41 PM
Replies: 498
Views: 36,301
Posted By Imaginos

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1108_6a33bdd781984c779c20d8cdd292e45c8ed5fac3.jpeg
From my overnighter this last weekend.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-23, 08:17 AM
Replies: 498
Views: 36,301
Posted By cooperryder

Perhaps we have the same model vintage Trek. ...

Perhaps we have the same model vintage Trek.
Yours looks very nice.

Serial number on mine indicates a 1982 Trek 614....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-23, 02:47 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,049
Posted By grumpus

That just shows the rubber is a bit thinner where...

That just shows the rubber is a bit thinner where it's stretching. If you get a very localised bulge it may indicate a flaw that's more likely to fail, but otherwise it can usually be safely ignored.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-23, 12:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,049
Posted By RCMoeur

Agreed. Inner tube aneurysms are extremely...

Agreed. Inner tube aneurysms are extremely common, and do not affect performance or durability as long as the tube eventually ends up properly mounted in the correct size tire + rim.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-23, 12:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,049
Posted By ThermionicScott

Yep, that's pretty normal.

Yep, that's pretty normal.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-23, 12:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,049
Posted By shelbyfv

The tire will contain it, no worries.

The tire will contain it, no worries.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-23, 02:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 941
Posted By Gary12000

Yet another Trek

So I am sitting on, :-
1. A 1983 Trek 500 in mid blue metallic built with Trek 614 component set from a donor 1982 bike. ( lovely ride) Triple front chainset
2. The frame of a 1982 614 ( donor bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-23, 01:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 958
Posted By PhotonDon

Goodbye, old friend

I just spent 12 hours driving back from my old hometown to attend the memorial service of my old school friend, Duck. We all got caught up in the early 70s bike boom, and decided we had to make a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-23, 12:50 PM
Replies: 2,396
Views: 566,244
Posted By Kobe

Harry Belafonte, and using the toe clips. ...

Harry Belafonte, and using the toe clips.
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/424x700/image_5675e87e103fb56d090bc97759ddcc7394194c2e.png
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-23, 08:23 AM
Replies: 1,775
Views: 241,824
Posted By curbtender

Who would name their cat Ion?

Who would name their cat Ion?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-23, 11:36 AM
Replies: 2,396
Views: 566,244
Posted By rjhammett

Virgil! The bike isn't a classic or vintage but...

Virgil! The bike isn't a classic or vintage but he is a classic footballer.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-08-23, 12:37 PM
Replies: 5,344
Views: 844,653
Posted By Biker395

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/getting_out_of_town_39b091aa80cc76fb5915f25b6c3b8510d718b9cc.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-23, 10:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 519
Posted By panzerwagon

Also these :) :...

Also these :) : https://velo-orange.com/products/vo-grand-cru-sealed-bearing-universal-jockey-wheels
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-23, 08:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 519
Posted By kommisar

I believe these alloy pulleys from velo orange...

I believe these alloy pulleys from velo orange would work:

https://velo-orange.com/collections/parts/products/grand-cru-sealed-bearing-jockey-wheels-10-tooth
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