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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 02:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,966
Posted By tkm

Thanks for the confirmation. I went ahead and...

Thanks for the confirmation. I went ahead and got the two on ebay. Expensive for a couple of stops, but still far cheaper than buying the entire shifter pair.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 10:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,966
Posted By tkm

I guess my fear with that style is how the...

I guess my fear with that style is how the spacing would work out vs. the ones that he actually used. I suppose I could always throw a washer on there.

That style is certainly more plentiful...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 08:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,966
Posted By tkm

I saw those but they are not the same ones that...

I saw those but they are not the same ones that OP said work/they used. I will message the seller a pic of what I need though, just in case.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 08:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,966
Posted By tkm

I've been scouring ebay, asked all my LBS's and...

I've been scouring ebay, asked all my LBS's and have not been able to find a set of these washers yet. Anyone know of a shop that has a lot of older Campy parts like this?

Otherwise I may have to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 588
Posted By tkm

You can program AI to do/guess at anything and...

You can program AI to do/guess at anything and that's part of the problem with it...it's a double-edged sword.

It's still a classic example of GIGO, just with a bit of polish on the answer. There...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 588
Posted By tkm

GIGO. Garbage in, garbage out. Cannot blame...

GIGO. Garbage in, garbage out.

Cannot blame AI because you did not provide all of the specifications/details. However, really smart AI would have said that it cannot be determined due to the lack...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 10:48 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,087
Posted By tkm

I doubt you're going to ever find a definitive...

I doubt you're going to ever find a definitive and specific date. But you can bet that 1989 was the beginning of the end for the small-ish bicycle market that Japan was exporting in the first place...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,087
Posted By tkm

There are multiple books and papers written about...

There are multiple books and papers written about what happened in Japan in 1989. It's no surprise that a small market like "lugged bicycle frames" started to go away during that period, especially...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 05:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 274
Posted By tkm

It's the DX-2000 and yes, no headset mention in...

It's the DX-2000 and yes, no headset mention in any of their catalogs even though most everything else is spelled out.

My old-school non-digital dial caliper is measuring 30.16mm on the inside of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 02:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 274
Posted By tkm

ISO vs JIS headset 80's Panasonic

I have a NOS 1987 Panasonic frame made from Tange 900 Cr-Mo (original fork is listed as Tange Mangaloy) . It did not come with a headset or fork when I found it and a headset (or any component) has...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 02:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 423
Posted By tkm

The "S" on the fork is almost identical to the...

The "S" on the fork is almost identical to the "S" on my Sannino fork in terms of font style, but mine does not have the circle around it. Otherwise my Sannino fork is really not at all the same...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,633
Posted By tkm

This was such a small segment of "why" that I'm...

This was such a small segment of "why" that I'm not sure it even bears mention.

Once Japan started putting out quality product (not just bicycles), people started buying made in Japan goods in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,966
Posted By tkm

Wanted to bump this to see if anyone has a set of...

Wanted to bump this to see if anyone has a set of these shifter stops kicking around in their spare parts bin that they'd be willing to sell. Based on this thread, I'm going to be doing this with a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 8,341
Views: 3,136,463
Posted By tkm

I'd be too scared to actually ride that bike not...

I'd be too scared to actually ride that bike not knowing whether the bonding compound or old carbon would fail first.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-24, 09:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 473
Posted By tkm

Still worries me being that close, especially...

Still worries me being that close, especially with SPD's on and how close my shoe will come to the stays as well. I may try it but if the X9 FD works on the setup, I'll likely leave it with the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 473
Posted By tkm

A few mm. I could bend the arm enough with my...

A few mm. I could bend the arm enough with my hands to get it to almost hit the stay. Under power I'm afraid it would hit. That was with a 2x10 SRAM road crank, which (as I understand) has a wider Q...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-18-24, 02:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 473
Posted By tkm

That's what I figured but couldn't remember. ...

That's what I figured but couldn't remember.

What about the 2x10 front mountain derailleurs? Will a 2x10 X7 work with the Force 10-speed brifters (could not find the pull ratio for FD's)? My Force...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-24, 03:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 473
Posted By tkm

That's what I get for posting on my phone as I...

That's what I get for posting on my phone as I thought I was in that forum. I think my searching led me astray.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-14-24, 10:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 473
Posted By tkm

SRAM 9/10 speed mountain and 10 speed road

My memory is a bit fuzzy on what's compatible with SRAM offerings.

Basically, I'm building a drop bar gravel bike from an aluminum hybrid frame. I'm fortunate in that it has a 68mm BB and both...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-24, 01:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,302
Posted By tkm

I have not heard back from the guy who restored...

I have not heard back from the guy who restored your frame (stefanirick@yahoo.com). I googled him and found this:

https://www.rivbike.com/pages/repaints-repairs-re-brazeons

Not sure how...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,204
Posted By tkm

They don't bring a lot of money due to the...

They don't bring a lot of money due to the possibility of the epoxy failing where the aluminum tubes are bonded to the steel.

Personally, I would not take that bike off-road. I'd stick to bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-24, 07:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,526
Posted By tkm

I hear ya. I was going to chop the extra length...

I hear ya. I was going to chop the extra length off and grind them after I had the rack alignment down (and drilled accordingly) but I really wanted to just be done...especially if this frameset...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 931
Posted By tkm

I'm still torn on paint vs powercoat on my...

I'm still torn on paint vs powercoat on my Schwinn project. I have a set of NOS waterslide decals so if I want to use them I have to go with paint.

How much did you pay for the powdercoat job, if...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-24, 05:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,526
Posted By tkm

Final prototype. For this bike it just may well...

Final prototype. For this bike it just may well be good enough. I was planning to make one out of SS, but I painted this one up and clear coated it and it turned out very decent. It's certainly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-24, 09:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,029
Posted By tkm

Honestly, there is nothing about a vintage Basso...

Honestly, there is nothing about a vintage Basso that's inferior to the other top name Italian brands of the time.

I really want a certificate for my bike since mine is mostly a wall-hanger and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,526
Posted By tkm

I deferred 58.5mm inside width myself and...

I deferred 58.5mm inside width myself and unfortunately the OE adapter was too narrow for the Raleigh. So, it set me to work on making my own since there was no clear OE solution to be had.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,526
Posted By tkm

Since it bugs me to no end to search for threads...

Since it bugs me to no end to search for threads like this and the OP doesn't post an update or wrap-up, I'll make this a two-part ending since I'm waiting 24 hours for the paint to harden on my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-24, 12:02 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,526
Posted By tkm

Pletscher customer service is on-point. Kudos to...

Pletscher customer service is on-point. Kudos to them for sending me these measurements on their adapter. Posting here in case anyone else has this question in the future.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-24, 11:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,029
Posted By tkm

Jealous of the Basso branded stem and seat post. ...

Jealous of the Basso branded stem and seat post. My Basso does not have either of those.

They did such a nice jobs with those frames though. But all I ever see for sale anymore are larger ones...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-24, 02:43 PM
Replies: 2,269
Views: 788,645
Posted By tkm

I sent you a PM.

I sent you a PM.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,526
Posted By tkm

I'm sure they were fine when new as Raleigh...

I'm sure they were fine when new as Raleigh (supposedly) worked with Boeing and used the same aluminum/metal joining technique that they did on their airplanes.

As for how well that epoxy bonding...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-24, 12:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,526
Posted By tkm

I know the rack is likely older than the bike,...

I know the rack is likely older than the bike, but the Pletscher is soooo cool looking with its polished aluminum (and very functional with the spring hinges to hold stuff down).

If I ever get a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-24, 01:38 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,526
Posted By tkm

I needed to spool up the 3D printer for another...

I needed to spool up the 3D printer for another project tonight so I decided to make a quick and dirty rack mount while I was at it. If anything, it'll give me a template to work from once I make it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-24, 08:55 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,526
Posted By tkm

Yep, exactly what I was thinking if i have to...

Yep, exactly what I was thinking if i have to DIY. Probably use steel stock vs aluminum though as once you bend aluminum its never as strong.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-24, 08:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,526
Posted By tkm

My frame has rack bosses and I'm going to use...

My frame has rack bosses and I'm going to use them! I don't want anything attached any other way to be honest.

Plus as one poster said, getting it level is of utmost importance and slammed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-24, 04:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,526
Posted By tkm

Was also kicking around 3D printing something but...

Was also kicking around 3D printing something but not sure I'd trust the structural integrity of a plastic part holding my rack to my bike. Make it thick enough though and maybe?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,526
Posted By tkm

Here's what I'm dealing with. I can fabricate...

Here's what I'm dealing with. I can fabricate something but I was hoping someone made some type of adjustable adapter that matched the rack. I don't want it to look like a hardware store back there...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-24, 08:27 PM
Replies: 2,269
Views: 788,645
Posted By tkm

No takers yet. Not sure I want a frame that's...

No takers yet. Not sure I want a frame that's too rough unless it's something special. That Bianchi might make a fun resto project though. What was it originally?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,526
Posted By tkm

Pletscher Rear Rack Question

I have a vintage-ish NOS Pletscher rear rack but unfortunately it is missing the part that attaches it to the seat stays. While I don't really want to connect it that way anyways since my bike has...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-24, 11:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,671
Posted By tkm

Dude was sporting a man-bun and facial hair 40+...

Dude was sporting a man-bun and facial hair 40+ years before it was popular! So I'll give him a pass on the adjustable wrench, lol.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-24, 03:54 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,117
Posted By tkm

Of course. It's the folks who remember that era...

Of course. It's the folks who remember that era of bikes when growing up and now likely own them (or want to) again. Not to say that era bikes won't be loved by another generation when they grow...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-24, 05:39 PM
Replies: 9,114
Views: 3,179,540
Posted By tkm

I remember drooling over these while in college...

I remember drooling over these while in college but I was too broke to afford one. Maybe that's why I went a bit overboard when I found a frame worthy of fixing up.

'96 Trek 950 Singletrack...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-24, 01:31 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,117
Posted By tkm

Maybe if more companies still produced quality...

Maybe if more companies still produced quality steel bikes with good components it might attract a younger generation curious as to how they compare to vintage ones. But why sell a good steel bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-24, 03:36 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,525
Posted By tkm

I mean...it's gotta be custom, right? Why would...

I mean...it's gotta be custom, right? Why would Trek build such a large frame in that colorway for dealer stock? Something like that would sit at a dealership forever.

Maybe it was built for a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 6,248
Posted By tkm

Yes, yes they are. Maybe it's just me getting...

Yes, yes they are. Maybe it's just me getting older but after 10 speed I stopped giving a crap because the parts started to become inferior to those they replaced all in the name of an extra speed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 6,248
Posted By tkm

Nothing. I even kept my old Trek project 8...

Nothing. I even kept my old Trek project 8 speed. If I had my choice though, I'd go 9 speed just because it had a long run and parts aren't that expensive for it. Plus, SRAM and Shimano were both...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-24, 09:05 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 6,248
Posted By tkm

I bought one of those aluminum UPAN Bike silver...

I bought one of those aluminum UPAN Bike silver handlebars off Amazon for a cheap-ish project I was doing. I figured that a little paint remover would take the painted on lettering right off. Nope....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,449
Posted By tkm

Yeah, any digital Casio is great and they are...

Yeah, any digital Casio is great and they are cheap but still function fine and look fine. Some of the batteries last 10 years and by that time you'll be ready for another. Some styles haven't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-24, 07:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 400
Posted By tkm

That cover is so 1970's. The curtains, the...

That cover is so 1970's. The curtains, the stove, the couch...just fantastic!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,468
Posted By tkm

Yeah, I have a frame that's screaming for a new...

Yeah, I have a frame that's screaming for a new "vintage" fork like that. Do they have a website to look at what type of work they offer?
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