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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 397
Posted By smd4

I only run older aero brake levers. I've never...

I only run older aero brake levers. I've never felt the need to crimp the housing ferrules.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 07:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 165
Posted By smd4

Not me. I only use good-looking parts.

Not me. I only use good-looking parts.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 518
Posted By smd4

The issue people are commenting on is that your...

The issue people are commenting on is that your shift cables are reversed. The right cable usually controls the rear derailleur; the left cable the front. The guide is designed this way, so it’s...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 530
Posted By smd4

Just as I suspected: That is a beautiful bike.

Just as I suspected: That is a beautiful bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 12:18 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,963
Posted By smd4

Schwinn, BITD.

Schwinn, BITD.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,880
Posted By smd4

Drift is one thing. That was a full-on derail off...

Drift is one thing. That was a full-on derail off a thousand foot cliff!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,880
Posted By smd4

What is the topic of this thread?

What is the topic of this thread?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 518
Posted By smd4

Maybe you should consider some drain holes?

Maybe you should consider some drain holes?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 530
Posted By smd4

Relish the build. There's nothing quite as...

Relish the build.

There's nothing quite as satisfying as building a bike up with top-end parts that all just seem to function flawlessly together.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 530
Posted By smd4

Seriously, that’s going to be a gorgeous bike...

Seriously, that’s going to be a gorgeous bike with one of my favorite versions of DA.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 530
Posted By smd4

You installed the fork incorrectly.

You installed the fork incorrectly.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 406
Posted By smd4

It's like you were next to me in 1989... Not...

It's like you were next to me in 1989...

Not that I ever explained it to them, but callers didn't seem to understand that the customers actually IN THE SHOP were really more deserving of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 11,776
Posted By smd4

HA! Just noticed that. You'd think there would be...

HA! Just noticed that. You'd think there would be so many more recent posts to comment on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 836
Posted By smd4

Match saddle and tape color. Like belt and shoes.

Match saddle and tape color. Like belt and shoes.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,373
Posted By smd4

Not sure that’s an obvious question.

Not sure that’s an obvious question.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 04:47 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 11,776
Posted By smd4

Who keeps walking up 10-year-old threads??

Who keeps walking up 10-year-old threads??
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,373
Posted By smd4

I didn't even like when my Shimano 600 Ultegra...

I didn't even like when my Shimano 600 Ultegra hubs didn't match my Dura Ace parts! Tried to remove the Ultegra logos with acetone, but they were laser-etched or something--no go.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,373
Posted By smd4

I get you Jen. But yeah, I would just do what you...

I get you Jen. But yeah, I would just do what you want to do--now that you know the length you want, just get a stem from a manufacturer you wouldn't mind using.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 01:09 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 2,770
Posted By smd4

I know. I wonder if he even used a center punch?

I know. I wonder if he even used a center punch?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 01:09 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 2,770
Posted By smd4

$30 bucks.

$30 bucks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 07:56 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,018
Posted By smd4

Things wear out; things get broken. I had a boss...

Things wear out; things get broken. I had a boss call them "God's little taxes." You don't want to pay for something, but sometimes you have no choice. And as mentioned, getting a new bike isn't the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,472
Posted By smd4

My first bike-shop bike, 1985 Centurion Sport...

My first bike-shop bike, 1985 Centurion Sport DLX, 28.2 pounds.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 05:52 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 2,770
Posted By smd4

And he buys them by the gross.

And he buys them by the gross.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 04:21 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 2,770
Posted By smd4

Less metal sticking together.

Less metal sticking together.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 02:43 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 2,770
Posted By smd4

Exactly.

Exactly.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 02:09 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 2,770
Posted By smd4

I like how he took extra time and effort to...

I like how he took extra time and effort to countersink the holes. The sign of a true craftsman.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 2,770
Posted By smd4

And just for fun... This plate will hold...

And just for fun...

This plate will hold about 200 pounds per square inch of steam pressure, or more, behind it.:p
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 2,770
Posted By smd4

So what would happen if the steerer snapped?...

So what would happen if the steerer snapped? Where might the snap occur? I'm guessing at or right below the stem wedge. You might not be able to tell right away. The lower portion of the steerer,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 2,770
Posted By smd4

That is the worst excuse for a repair job I've...

That is the worst excuse for a repair job I've ever seen.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-24, 06:35 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 18,889
Posted By smd4

The XTR axle and the 7700 original did not have...

The XTR axle and the 7700 original did not have keyways. If whatever axle you do use has one, it won't make any difference.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-24, 04:49 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 18,889
Posted By smd4

I replaced the steel axle in my 7700 rear hub...

I replaced the steel axle in my 7700 rear hub with an XTR titanium axle, FH-M950 is the part number I believe. It’s 146 mm long and was cut to length. Much lighter than the steel axle. There’s one on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 58,656
Posted By smd4

Agreed. I also dripped a few drops of oil in each...

Agreed. I also dripped a few drops of oil in each one. I didn't like the idea of metal grinding on metal.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,305
Posted By smd4

"Keep the rubber side down." "Don't do...

"Keep the rubber side down."

"Don't do anything you can't do on a bike."

--Bob Witt, proprietor, Agoura Schwinn
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 58,656
Posted By smd4

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/spoiler_fb7d20095aa230d43f166f3d2b54e3c084b0ff19.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 08:46 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,342
Posted By smd4

Ah. The saddle shape just reminded me of Dali. ...

Ah. The saddle shape just reminded me of Dali.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,737
Posted By smd4

Same. Park cone wrenches were and are used in...

Same. Park cone wrenches were and are used in shop service every day. Nothing whatsoever wrong with them.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,325
Posted By smd4

You think cables and tires are expensive? :foo:

You think cables and tires are expensive? :foo:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 07:15 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,342
Posted By smd4

Is that a Salvador Dali saddle?

Is that a Salvador Dali saddle?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 244
Posted By smd4

Sure. But bikemig didn’t say seat tube, he said...

Sure. But bikemig didn’t say seat tube, he said seat post.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 244
Posted By smd4

Huh? My 27.2 mm Dura Ace seat post...

Huh? My 27.2 mm Dura Ace seat post measures…um…27.2 mm using my digital caliper.

Go figure.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,737
Posted By smd4

The conventional wisdom is to get the highest...

The conventional wisdom is to get the highest quality version of any tool you buy. They generally function better and last longer.

That said, most any name brand tool will be just fine. You don’t...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 461
Posted By smd4

If you want white, I suspect our friend in Poland...

If you want white, I suspect our friend in Poland could create a set for you. He made a set in neon green. No reason he couldn’t do a set in white. Then you’d have something really unique.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 45,024
Posted By smd4

Sure. Here are a few. Wish I knew how to take...

Sure. Here are a few. Wish I knew how to take better pictures. And had better lighting. And a nicer backdrop...
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 07:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 461
Posted By smd4

Thanks. Forgot about the 7401s. They don’t...

Thanks.

Forgot about the 7401s. They don’t have the return spring.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 07:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 461
Posted By smd4

I’ve seen a dark anodized 7402 aero lever, and a...

I’ve seen a dark anodized 7402 aero lever, and a polished aluminum version. Is that what you mean by two models?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-24, 05:17 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,880
Posted By smd4

You can cut a 2x4 in half using a flathead...

You can cut a 2x4 in half using a flathead screwdriver and hammer, but I prefer a saw.

You can true wheels on the bike, but if you can afford one and have the space, a truing stand is the way to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-24, 01:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 824
Posted By smd4

Given the language in the first post, I suspect...

Given the language in the first post, I suspect it's a typo that was meant to be "rocking."
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 6,743
Posted By smd4

I'm all about branding/lettering/markings on my...

I'm all about branding/lettering/markings on my bike stuff. The more the better.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 6,743
Posted By smd4

That thing is gorgeous. Just maybe not $475...

That thing is gorgeous. Just maybe not $475 gorgeous.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 07:44 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,292
Posted By smd4

This. Of all the bikes he could have picked...

This.

Of all the bikes he could have picked as an example for his thought experiment...
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