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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 633
Posted By Maxey

Well done, drewfio! Post some photos in the 'Show...

Well done, drewfio! Post some photos in the 'Show us your Vintage Mountain Bike' thread once you have it all put together. I'm sure others along with myself would like to see the completed bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,020
Posted By bike-vintage.eu

bl-7401 hoods in white will be available within...

bl-7401 hoods in white will be available within next week
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,020
Posted By bike-vintage.eu

It will be me ;) but need Your support guys

It will be me ;) but need Your support guys
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 633
Posted By gugie

For one time use, it's not worth it. Peening the...

For one time use, it's not worth it. Peening the race with a punch, as recommended by others, is my recommendation to you. Just start with opposite sides, then quarters, eighths, etc. to try and make...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 633
Posted By juvela

----- crown race seat & inner face of crown...

-----

crown race seat & inner face of crown race should not be lubricated

fit should be tighter

two options for tighter fit:

a) Loctite type compound as mentioned previously
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-23, 07:48 PM
Replies: 617
Views: 83,379
Posted By jim dandy

This restored Peugeot went back to its happy...

This restored Peugeot went back to its happy owner. 1st Peugeot restoration job for me …
:thumb: JD...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-23, 05:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 898
Posted By Chuck M

Speaking of thinking about it... If I knew...

Speaking of thinking about it... If I knew something was off, I wouldn't be able to stop thinking about it. Fortunately I'm so old my eyesight would never notice what the OP did. And the older I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-23, 04:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 898
Posted By merziac

This is negligible IMO, stretch, wear, torque,...

This is negligible IMO, stretch, wear, torque, lube, stiction and more all come into play here, no way to know how many times they've been installed, removed and could be uneven.

Spindle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-23, 11:12 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 898
Posted By AdventureManCO

Very nice retro build / restomod! I bet it rides...

Very nice retro build / restomod! I bet it rides like a honey.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-23, 10:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 967
Posted By Jeff Neese

Sorry I wasn't more specific. Any 1" ISO...

Sorry I wasn't more specific. Any 1" ISO Standard headset will work. Usually when you are looking at these, that's what they are unless otherwise specified.

This is the most common headset...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-23, 12:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 571
Posted By Rick_D

SWAG once you remove the dust cap you'll be able...

SWAG once you remove the dust cap you'll be able to access the cone's inner flat to lock in the proper tension. Or discover it takes "a special too." The dust cap must be replaceable last, after the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-23, 11:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 571
Posted By repechage

Been a long time, but I would look for 7/32” ball...

Been a long time, but I would look for 7/32” ball bearings.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-23, 11:59 AM
Replies: 433
Views: 20,840
Posted By droppedandlost

Horror movie script: Cocky young adult wanders...

Horror movie script:
Cocky young adult wanders into the wrong garage, suffers unspeakable atrocities, gets dismembered.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-23, 03:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,042
Posted By The Thin Man

Lovely! But, where were you ~30 years ago!? You...

Lovely!
But, where were you ~30 years ago!? You could have made a killing!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-23, 07:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 363
Posted By georges1

definitely an Eclipse ,very nice and durable ride

definitely an Eclipse ,very nice and durable ride
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-23, 10:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 363
Posted By Russ Roth

https://www.bikepedia.com/Quickbike/BikeSpecs.aspx...

https://www.bikepedia.com/Quickbike/BikeSpecs.aspx?year=1998&brand=Jamis%20&model=Eclipse

Looks like its hit the 25 year mark for classic status. A 1998 Jamis Eclipse. If its anything like the 853...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-23, 04:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 688
Posted By Brad L

If direct replacements aren’t available from Kool...

If direct replacements aren’t available from Kool Stop, I measure the mounting area of the old pads and compare to their pad’s measurements shown online. I buy the one that fits the closest, then...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-23, 11:09 AM
Replies: 7,840
Views: 934,179
Posted By Positron400

Have been building up a set of wheels (Mavic Open...

Have been building up a set of wheels (Mavic Open elite rims, DT swiss spokes, Miche hubs) for my randonneur (Puch Clubman) to "silverfy" the components. I just love this bike - it has grown from a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-23, 09:45 AM
Replies: 7,840
Views: 934,179
Posted By Bianchigirll

There was a Sport and Sport SS, higher model...

There was a Sport and Sport SS, higher model until '84 (at least for Bianchi USA) and it became the Sport SX. To my knowledge neither were built in Italy
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-23, 05:45 AM
Replies: 7,840
Views: 934,179
Posted By janthenat

Also my first road bike, in mint celeste… I think...

Also my first road bike, in mint celeste… I think I have a picture of it around here somewhere, I’ll have to scrounge a bit. I splurged and bought a full Campagnolo Athena (the original) group set...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-23, 04:26 PM
Replies: 7,840
Views: 934,179
Posted By Bianchigirll

New Rose '87 Sport SX, very nice Bianchi. My...

New Rose '87 Sport SX, very nice Bianchi. My first real road bike was one of those albeit in black. It will be a great rider
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-23, 08:42 PM
Replies: 7,840
Views: 934,179
Posted By steine13

My last entry on the Rockhopper winter project is...

My last entry on the Rockhopper winter project is already on the previous page.

But with a visit to the hardware store and the campus bike shop, i actually got this show on the road...and I like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-23, 08:03 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,042
Posted By ehcoplex

That is pretty nifty! I shift both front and rear...

That is pretty nifty! I shift both front and rear mechs with my right hand, sometimes both at the same time- would be really cool to mount some Retrofrictions like this, though would need some sort...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-03-23, 07:22 PM
Replies: 7,840
Views: 934,179
Posted By Drillium Dude

In the interests of stretching out a bit more,...

In the interests of stretching out a bit more, thus relieving my lower back of some stress (fingers crossed, anyway...), I've been bringing my brake levers higher up on my bars, and slowly replacing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-03-23, 05:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,042
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Beautiful work! :love: That design is as clean,...

Beautiful work! :love: That design is as clean, minimal, true to the original aero mounts from Suntour as could be. Aero mounts did come in a number of forms as we know, though I've never seen a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-03-23, 04:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,042
Posted By squirtdad

Very nice work, kudos to Dad

Very nice work, kudos to Dad
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-18-22, 08:04 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 11,603
Posted By krakhaus

Did some updates to my bike room / art studio...

Did some updates to my bike room / art studio this past year.

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1512x1821/1_adc09c6b9576a3009b6cc1dcaf6bb0bf0161c5ed.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-22, 03:50 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,651
Posted By The Golden Boy

I always thought Suntour should have used THAT...

I always thought Suntour should have used THAT crankset for the Cyclone crank.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-22, 11:29 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,651
Posted By The Golden Boy

Realistically- it's a 500- not like paper thin...

Realistically- it's a 500- not like paper thin tubing on those chainstays.

That looks like a really fun build on a really fun bike!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-22, 09:17 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,651
Posted By Kabuki12

Nothing wrong with THAT build. Looks friggin...

Nothing wrong with THAT build. Looks friggin awesome! The 500 series Treks were great bikes. I had a NOS 600 series , 1984 in blue, that was given to me and it was super light. Too bad it was too...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-22, 06:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,307
Posted By easyupbug

In my experience with Brooks, Ideal and Selle...

In my experience with Brooks, Ideal and Selle Anatomica your concern is valid be it Proofide, Saddle Sauce, Sno-Seal, etc.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-22, 02:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,307
Posted By Bad Lag

For the occasional user - LINK...

For the occasional user - LINK...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-22, 02:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,307
Posted By steelbikeguy

that B.17 looks fine to me. That's where mine...

that B.17 looks fine to me.
That's where mine end up after a few years of use... although the honey ones get there faster, in my experience.
There might be some benefit to "reblocking" it.......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-22, 12:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,307
Posted By Bad Lag

If you are going to reshape it with Proofide or...

If you are going to reshape it with Proofide or lacing or stuffing, loosen/reduce the tension first. Otherwise, you are going to stretch the leather and you don't want to do that, you want to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-22, 10:16 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,651
Posted By zandoval

Now that's a real bugger! My only experience with...

Now that's a real bugger! My only experience with that type of rust was in Galveston Texas. I was going to UTMB and several students from out of state brought thier bikes over and stored them on back...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-22, 02:21 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,651
Posted By Darkwater

I'd touch it up and enjoy a sweet bike, though...

I'd touch it up and enjoy a sweet bike, though I'd add another "C" to the ABC safety check. "Air, brakes, chain ... how are you doing, chainstays?" I've always heard that steel will warn you before...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-22, 09:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,651
Posted By 79pmooney

Paint the bare spots, maybe with clear nail...

Paint the bare spots, maybe with clear nail polish so you can watch for cracks. Ride it. Occasionally look cracks. My money's on the bike dying first of other causes. (Pre '85 or so, the seatstay...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-22, 06:05 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,651
Posted By Velo Mule

I think the thick paint is making this seem worse...

I think the thick paint is making this seem worse than it is. Paint it and ride it is my opinion.

It was good that you sanded it. You have a far better look at the actual depth of the grooves...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-22, 05:35 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,651
Posted By bark_eater

I'm not a frame builder, but I may or not have...

I'm not a frame builder, but I may or not have spent the night behind a dumpster in Tacoma in the '90's.... But I have wondered if there is any structural advantage to filling diggers like that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-22, 12:26 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,651
Posted By Hobbiano

To me, the rust doesn't look too bad, but that...

To me, the rust doesn't look too bad, but that tire rub spot on the left chainstay is a bit concerning. I'd clean up the rust and touch it up to prevent further deteriation, and keep a clost eye on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-22, 11:41 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,651
Posted By repechage

At some point it will fail. will not put you to...

At some point it will fail.
will not put you to the ground but could ruin your day.
when?
no idea, don't invest in paint other than to prevent future rust,
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-22, 12:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 511
Posted By SurferRosa

Great pics. Thanks. I wish everyone would do...

Great pics. Thanks. I wish everyone would do that. It would make this forum run so much more efficiently.

As I said, required road tire inflation is a function of total weight and tire width. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-22, 11:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,046
Posted By HTupolev

https://www.bikeforums.net/21213012-post2.html

https://www.bikeforums.net/21213012-post2.html
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-05-22, 08:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,390
Posted By sweeks

"Luke... I am your father!" (Sorry... couldn't...

"Luke... I am your father!"
(Sorry... couldn't resist. :innocent: )
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-05-22, 05:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,390
Posted By Dave Mayer

I had a Dura-Ace 7800 right-hand shifter with...

I had a Dura-Ace 7800 right-hand shifter with exactly these same symptoms. Turns out that a cable end had snapped off and hidden/lodged itself inside of the shifter mechanism. Took 5 years of on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-22, 06:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,046
Posted By rm -rf

I agree that a wider rim would increase the air...

I agree that a wider rim would increase the air volume. The beads are farther apart.

Since a circle's area is proportional to the square of the diameter of the circle, a small change in diameter...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-22, 11:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,046
Posted By shoota

Having done this many times I would put money...

Having done this many times I would put money down that in a blind test the vast majority of people wouldn't be able to tell the difference in 2-3mm difference on the same tire, all other variables...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-22, 01:44 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,844
Posted By Greg R

Lay a straight edge, or a string line, across the...

Lay a straight edge, or a string line, across the chain ring to the rear. See how that lines up with the frame's centerline. Try it on different points of the chain ring as sometimes they'll have a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-22, 10:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 730
Posted By BTinNYC

+1 Your window view is taking me time...

+1

Your window view is taking me time traveling. Grew up on the UWS.

Edit. Looks good. I'll pull a set of Shimano Sora DT indexed and post a pic.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-21, 12:36 PM
Replies: 617
Views: 83,379
Posted By styggno1

I do not remember if I have already published...

I do not remember if I have already published this one here but... I reckon it is december again so what the h...

Conti Designer 84. A bike that has served me well (a lot).
...
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