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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 672
Posted By bulgie

Some mechs tighten until a bit too much friction...

Some mechs tighten until a bit too much friction is felt, then back off a skosh. Others loosen until the tiniest amount of "clunk" is felt when rocking the bike fore and aft with the front brake...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 672
Posted By oneclick

There are only 26 holes. The thread pitch is...

There are only 26 holes.
The thread pitch is 1mm.
That hole-ey washer thus limits you to adjustment steps of roughly 0.04mm.
It's not difficult (with spanners) to set the cones at intervals on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 672
Posted By Chombi1

If that washer forces you to clock anything on...

If that washer forces you to clock anything on the headset at certain increments, it's not really the best situation, IMO..
I'd rather adjust the clocking with infinite possible positions to provide...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 04:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 672
Posted By oneclick

Slip-joint pliers will work just fine on a...

Slip-joint pliers will work just fine on a knurled cone.

If you are worried about marking up the cone put a bit of rag in the jaws first.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 672
Posted By bulgie

VAR made pliers (#78) for holding headset screwed...

VAR made pliers (#78) for holding headset screwed races that lack wrench flats. I agree a strap wrench should work too.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 02:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 672
Posted By bulgie

Yes, see posts #7 and #8. With only one hole...

Yes, see posts #7 and #8.

With only one hole drilled, you'll need to remove whatever keys the washer to the steerer. A "tongue" in the case of this Peugeot (file the tongue off), or a flat in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 01:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 672
Posted By madpogue

The catch is, a lot of the headsets that use race...

The catch is, a lot of the headsets that use race locking mechanisms like this, and the jagged-tooth style, do not have flats on the threaded race for the preferred two-spanner approach as described...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 12:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 672
Posted By unworthy1

I agree it's fussy and prone to break: IIRC it's...

I agree it's fussy and prone to break: IIRC it's some zinc-alloy too so even more brittle than if they had used steel.

That said I believe I have a complete HS with that washer (unbroken for now)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 08:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 672
Posted By madpogue

Seems to me the spacer is drilled all the way...

Seems to me the spacer is drilled all the way around in order to accommodate the pin in the threaded race no matter what angle/position it's in when it's properly loaded. And the spacer then ties...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 03:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 672
Posted By bulgie

If you don't want to remove the pin on the...

If you don't want to remove the pin on the screwed race, like out of a conservationist, stewardship impulse, then (1) good on ya, and (2) just drill one hole going that direction in a normal headset...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 02:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 672
Posted By Chombi1

Cool drillium holes on that thing......but it...

Cool drillium holes on that thing......but it makes it much more prone to breaking like the one pictured..... I think you could not see those holes anyway; when the headset is installed.....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 672
Posted By bulgie

If you leave the holy washer out, you'll need to...

If you leave the holy washer out, you'll need to also remove the pin on the screwed race that sticks up into the hole in the washer.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 04:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 672
Posted By zandoval

Gee... I got about four of these that look just...

Gee... I got about four of these that look just like it... Broken in half... Ha

Just get some aluminum headset spacers. The notch and holes are not really that important. The space it occupies...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-22, 06:54 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,706
Posted By ehcoplex

Once you get the hang of clipless you won't go...

Once you get the hang of clipless you won't go back to clips & straps!

What's the story with the NDS crank arm....?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-22, 01:36 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,706
Posted By markk900

On the off chance OP is using clipless pedals,...

On the off chance OP is using clipless pedals, same advice except set the release to minimum until you get the hang of it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-22, 01:08 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,706
Posted By merziac

No worries, we get that a lot. Glad it...

No worries, we get that a lot.

Glad it worked out and you're on the road.

Loosen the release on the clips just a bit till you get the hang of it, when you start clipping out more than...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-22, 12:11 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,706
Posted By dddd

If you're ever needing to apply big torque to one...

If you're ever needing to apply big torque to one of the old, 38mm, eight-sided Stronglight fixed cups, know that a 1-1/2" twelve-point socket works really well in conjunction with a 1/2" breaker...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-22, 05:25 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,706
Posted By merziac

:thumb: Yep, but not a tap, chaser, big...

:thumb: Yep, but not a tap, chaser, big difference, they can work to change from French to standard but its tricky and in any case can be a challenge to keep get it started square and sometimes keep...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-22, 07:35 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,706
Posted By Classtime

The pedal came off the non drive side (left)...

The pedal came off the non drive side (left) crank arm because it is modern and compatible with your pedals. The drive side original crank arm is likely French and the pedal you forced on did not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-22, 01:52 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,706
Posted By merziac

Ok, well it sounds like none of this should be...

Ok, well it sounds like none of this should be surprising and maybe the problems we usually see with these were encountered years ago, some by you and may have been at least partially if not mostly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-22, 09:57 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,706
Posted By xiaoman1

If you did not remove too much, smooth as...

If you did not remove too much, smooth as suggested and then I would leave things as they are, pedal and all.......
Good Luck, Ben
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-22, 06:58 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,706
Posted By merziac

Between you and I, he now knows where at least...

Between you and I, he now knows where at least two of us are, although even I might be hesitant to work on this with it not being my own. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-22, 06:49 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,706
Posted By 3alarmer

...there is a relatively simple repair for this,...

...there is a relatively simple repair for this, but I think he'll have trouble finding someone to do it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZQuZ4i2Bxc
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-22, 05:26 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,706
Posted By 3alarmer

. ...for really stuck pedals, I heat the area...

.
...for really stuck pedals, I heat the area around the pedal shaft where it goes into the crank arm with a MAPP gas plumber's brazing torch, but you can melt aluminum with one of those, if you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-22, 05:26 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,706
Posted By Soody

Hold up sorry I think it's possible the crank is...

Hold up sorry I think it's possible the crank is threaded for french pedals and someone has just jammed a regular set in there?
Others will have better advice on that then. I think you might...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-22, 05:03 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,706
Posted By Soody

Soaking with penetrant might help although with...

Soaking with penetrant might help although with galvanic corrosion it won't penetrate. You might try an acid like vinegar.
Aluminium will expand more than steel when heated so hitting the spindle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-22, 04:08 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,706
Posted By merziac

Its not better, just easier, often times way...

Its not better, just easier, often times way easier.

They should always be taken out for proper service of cup AND threads, many here disagree, so be it. :twitchy:

There is a simple if not a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-22, 03:08 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,706
Posted By 3alarmer

...yes, this is what you want to do. Some of...

...yes, this is what you want to do. Some of those fixed cups in old French frames are stuck in there pretty solidly. If the bearing surfaces are still smooth inside, (look inside with a light,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-22, 03:03 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,706
Posted By kunsunoke

Late to the party - never mind.

Late to the party - never mind.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-22, 03:00 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,706
Posted By CO_Hoya

While not ideal, you should be able to manage...

While not ideal, you should be able to manage cleaning and lubing with that cup left in place.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-22, 02:49 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,706
Posted By nlerner

Probably French threading, so counter clockwise...

Probably French threading, so counter clockwise to loosen.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-22, 02:45 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,706
Posted By CO_Hoya

Here is Sheldon Brown's bottom bracket cribsheet...

Here is Sheldon Brown's bottom bracket cribsheet (link (https://www.sheldonbrown.com/cribsheet-bottombrackets.html)).

That is almost certainly a French-threaded bottom bracket, and therefore the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-22, 02:37 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,706
Posted By Insidious C.

That is the "fixed cup," which is left hand...

That is the "fixed cup," which is left hand threaded. Edit: incorrect as stated in subsequent posts.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-22-20, 05:09 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 27,791
Posted By genejockey

Then it's more accurate to say calorie counting...

Then it's more accurate to say calorie counting is unnecessary FOR YOU. Not everyone is so fortunate. Trust me on this.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-20, 06:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,278
Posted By oldnslo

When removing the fork be aware that many early...

When removing the fork be aware that many early Peugeot's had a combination of caged bearings (all stay together) and uncaged ones in the fork. Disassemble over a catch tray so you wont watch your...
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