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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 357
Views: 164,815
Posted By sunburst

Almost ordered two but shipping to CA is $15.75 ...

Almost ordered two but shipping to CA is $15.75

edit: ordered four plus two Schwinn 37-597 tires I couldn't find elsewhere, which pushed my total above $100, so free shipping. I will report back...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 357
Views: 164,815
Posted By sunburst

Yes, great idea! I just found out my '71 Schwinn...

Yes, great idea! I just found out my '71 Schwinn uses a 597, 26 x 1 3/8, while my Royal Scot uses a 590, 26 x 1 3/8. Oh boy!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 07:22 PM
Replies: 357
Views: 164,815
Posted By sunburst

I found this at Phoeny for $14.81 and gave them a...

I found this at Phoeny for $14.81 and gave them a try. I mounted one today to see if it would fit in my "70's Peugeot U-08 frame and it did. Big honking tires, but one day I realized it's why the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 11:53 AM
Replies: 28,093
Views: 4,654,100
Posted By sunburst

remarkably free of rust! Is that a keeper, or a...

remarkably free of rust! Is that a keeper, or a restoration for bikex?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 11:01 AM
Replies: 28,093
Views: 4,654,100
Posted By sunburst

I've fixed/flipped a lot of bikes, ~80 plus all...

I've fixed/flipped a lot of bikes, ~80 plus all my keepers, mostly 70's era, and more Peugeots than I can count. Well over 50% have had loose bearings. Whenever I see caged bearings I think about the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 28,093
Views: 4,654,100
Posted By sunburst

Thanks for this drawing. There were enough...

Thanks for this drawing. There were enough responses that I completely missed this. It shows my parts, and confirms that I got it right during reassembly. I'm untrained and often take a heuristic...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 28,093
Views: 4,654,100
Posted By sunburst

It is remarkable how satisfying it is to fix...

It is remarkable how satisfying it is to fix something, especially when you get to ride it afterwards!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-24, 08:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 403
Posted By sunburst

fixed it with the loose bearings. Thanks for that...

fixed it with the loose bearings. Thanks for that suggestion. Got all the parts back in the right order too. The two dust caps(?) fit together in a way I wasn't expecting. Took it for a ride, the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 08:37 PM
Replies: 28,093
Views: 4,654,100
Posted By sunburst

Thanks for that source, I will bookmark it. When...

Thanks for that source, I will bookmark it. When I googled that part, that did not show up. Search has so much room to improve. Hope AI achieves that.

Anyway, fixed it with the loose bearings. Got...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 28,093
Views: 4,654,100
Posted By sunburst

yes, after checking, mine is a 1974 AW, not the...

yes, after checking, mine is a 1974 AW, not the SW in the drawing. But mine is also different than this AW spec sheet. Neither shows the dust caps.
I am going to try 10 loose balls. I'm only seeing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 403
Posted By sunburst

I will try the loose balls first. I'm used to...

I will try the loose balls first. I'm used to that from my French bikes. Due to my generally poor visualization skills, I saw the cone pushing the bearings down into the hub, rather than against the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-24, 04:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 403
Posted By sunburst

you are right, it is a 1974 AW, but both the SW...

you are right, it is a 1974 AW, but both the SW and AW drawings are missing those big rings in my photo, which I will call dust caps for now.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 28,093
Views: 4,654,100
Posted By sunburst

Sturmey-Archer bearing cage?

I've already posted this to the mechanics forum, but answers are more likely to come from this group.

I was gifted a Royal Scot (made by Raleigh?) 3-speed and it immediately became my favorite...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-24, 05:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 403
Posted By sunburst

Sturmey-Archer parts - bearing cage

I have also posted this to the vintage forum.

I was gifted a Royal Scot (made by Raleigh?) 3-speed and it immediately became my favorite city bike. I added a bit of gear oil and it started acting...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-24, 12:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 621
Posted By sunburst

I've bought the Kalloy Uno for a couple of bikes...

I've bought the Kalloy Uno for a couple of bikes and have years of service on one. And I bought it for the same reason, I needed 0.2mm more dia and got tired of the shim approach just to save a few...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-24, 12:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,076
Posted By sunburst

Great tip. I put on gloves anticipating some...

Great tip. I put on gloves anticipating some potential busted knuckles, but this is even better.
I've fixed/flipped/restored about a hundred bikes now (I've kept a list) but am completely...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-24, 12:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,076
Posted By sunburst

OMG! This is genius!!! It took so little force!...

OMG! This is genius!!! It took so little force! Both pedals came off with a fairly easy push. And this solves ALL the problems with the crank moving, the bike moving, the tires compressing, the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,076
Posted By sunburst

I tried it and a dime looks perfect. But I...

I tried it and a dime looks perfect. But I ordered the right tool anyway. $11 on Amazon. This is the 2nd time I've needed it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,076
Posted By sunburst

I ignored that right away. I learned very long...

I ignored that right away. I learned very long ago about the non-driveside pedal being reverse threaded. I think I still have the scar from my wrench extension slipping off and hitting me right in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,076
Posted By sunburst

I知 stuck, pedals stuck, crank extraction

usual disclaimer - I mainly work on vintage.

Pedals stuck on a mountain bike. Nothing usual about them. Also, I致e never had a pedal I couldn稚 remove. I知 working on the drive side, so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-24, 04:02 PM
Replies: 357
Views: 164,815
Posted By sunburst

Can you give us a link? When I search for "Cheng...

Can you give us a link? When I search for "Cheng Shin C-979D", at AliExpress, I get a page of sex toys.
Forum: Living Car Free
12-18-23, 12:35 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,245
Posted By sunburst

Here’s my mule. ...

Here’s my mule.

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1286_9a92567ca072d28b5f337ed7ddf25e905a3da925.jpeg
Forum: Living Car Free
12-18-23, 12:29 AM
Replies: 214
Views: 56,247
Posted By sunburst

My current number of “keeper” bikes is 11 but...

My current number of “keeper” bikes is 11 but also I’ve got half a dozen projects in the works.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-23, 12:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,870
Posted By sunburst

Damned shame! Such a beautiful bike.The way that...

Damned shame! Such a beautiful bike.The way that fork was mangled that must have been a big hit you took.

I am always gobsmacked when I see a vintage (50+ years!) bike with great paint. I've...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-23, 06:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,870
Posted By sunburst

I know this is a ghost thread but I just googled...

I know this is a ghost thread but I just googled Pantine because one showed up on FB and this thread appeared. Yours is an outstanding example of a vintage French bike. I've been restoring Peugeots...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-23, 12:15 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,393
Posted By sunburst

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1457_54f7563f69ce3ab3c713bf8a02061922fc43c2a2.jpeg
I picked this up Saturday. 1971 Racer. Very enthusiastic about it. I haven't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-23, 11:57 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 14,219
Posted By sunburst

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

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2876_298d7ca6f95d45762eb277c53cd90a4af962a0a7.jpeg
It looks almost red in this photo, but it is very orange in real life.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-23, 11:45 AM
Replies: 28,093
Views: 4,654,100
Posted By sunburst

I added a B67, Uno setback seat post, and basket...

I added a B67, Uno setback seat post, and basket to mine recently. The previous owner put on the new stem, risers and Electra grips (feel really great!). All these changes made a too small frame fit...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-14-23, 11:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 226
Posted By sunburst

Thx. Ordered it.

Thx. Ordered it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-12-23, 08:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 226
Posted By sunburst

Campy BB tool?

I've never worked on campy. What do I need for this BB? Park BBT-5/FR-11?
Park BBT-5/FR-11 (https://www.parktool.com/en-us/product/freewheel-remover-bottom-bracket-tool-bbt-5-fr-11)

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-23, 04:51 PM
Replies: 28,093
Views: 4,654,100
Posted By sunburst

OK, thx everybody. Oil in the IGH, grease in the...

OK, thx everybody. Oil in the IGH, grease in the BB. It must have grease in the BB because there is no oil residue anywhere. I will eventually take it apart. I've done it many times on other bikes,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-23, 07:53 PM
Replies: 28,093
Views: 4,654,100
Posted By sunburst

another lube question. I just noticed a lube...

another lube question. I just noticed a lube port on the bottom bracket of my Royal Scot this weekend...what!? That kind of blows my mind. Does the same oil go in all three ports: front hub, BB and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-23, 10:43 AM
Replies: 28,093
Views: 4,654,100
Posted By sunburst

I badly misspelled it. It's Joannou. A very small...

I badly misspelled it. It's Joannou. A very small NYC(?) importer that brought in frames and created the brand, iirc. So, an American bike, English frame, French name.
I call it my "mule", since...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-23-23, 05:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 243
Posted By sunburst

what tool for this BB?

What tools do I need to remove this SRAM Rival GXP compact crank and BB?
I'm taking this '86 Trek back to stock, then selling.

Usual disclaimer, I mainly do vintage. Never worked on this BB type....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-23, 03:57 PM
Replies: 28,093
Views: 4,654,100
Posted By sunburst

The tires had been replaced before I got it with...

The tires had been replaced before I got it with Michelin World Tour. They are very affordable and I saw some reasonable reviews. At 1 3/8" they feel great. I've got another English bike, Reynolds...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-18-23, 01:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 793
Posted By sunburst

Thx!

Thx!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-17-23, 01:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 793
Posted By sunburst

WTB All Terrain vs Specialized Crossroads

As you can see, I don't have a gravel bike but primarily ride on gravel/hardpack, and the street getting there. So, I thought this forum would be the best place to ask about tires....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-23, 11:42 AM
Replies: 28,093
Views: 4,654,100
Posted By sunburst

Woohoo, fixed the various Royal Scot problems...

Woohoo, fixed the various Royal Scot problems (shifting, two flats, stripped axle nut) and dialed in the ergos. Now it's an everyday fun city bike. I found excuses to run three separate errands on it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-23, 01:29 PM
Replies: 6,587
Views: 830,822
Posted By sunburst

I bought an 25.4mm UNO 602 on Amazon last week...

I bought an 25.4mm UNO 602 on Amazon last week for an old Raleigh. $18. I chose this one because of the 24mm offset, which I needed for this too-small bike. I got a tip recently that acetone can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-23, 02:26 PM
Replies: 28,093
Views: 4,654,100
Posted By sunburst

good tips. thx. what is your lube? 30 weight...

good tips. thx. what is your lube? 30 weight motor oil was mentioned by someone earlier.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-23, 02:25 PM
Replies: 28,093
Views: 4,654,100
Posted By sunburst

You're talking about this one. It's 16mm? It...

You're talking about this one. It's 16mm? It looked so much wider. That's why I asked. I've got a very thin, very cheap set of cone wrenches from Performance (their former house brand). That's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-23, 10:40 AM
Replies: 28,093
Views: 4,654,100
Posted By sunburst

I really appreciate the adjustment tips. I...

I really appreciate the adjustment tips. I googled a few articles also. My rear wheel is operating and shifting very well now, although I need to take it for a real shakedown ride.

But my friend's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-23, 10:29 AM
Replies: 28,093
Views: 4,654,100
Posted By sunburst

I'm putting a B67 on mine tomorrow when my new...

I'm putting a B67 on mine tomorrow when my new seatpost arrives.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-23, 04:05 PM
Replies: 28,093
Views: 4,654,100
Posted By sunburst

woohoo! found the nuts in a shop in the next town...

woohoo! found the nuts in a shop in the next town over, about 5 miles. In my town, we've had 4 bikes shops go out of business in the last five years, one of which fixed old bikes and almost certainly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-23, 03:58 PM
Replies: 28,093
Views: 4,654,100
Posted By sunburst

The brakes were setup this way, and felt and...

The brakes were setup this way, and felt and worked so well that I wasn't tempted to change it. I was surprised at the feel given the calipers look so cheap. Good to know this is the preferred ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-23, 05:12 PM
Replies: 28,093
Views: 4,654,100
Posted By sunburst

My "new" Royal Scot - need axle nuts

A friend gave me this Royal Scot recently and I've been trying to get it road worthy. Disclaimer: I do mostly French restorations, so English issues, especially IGH's, are new to me.

I cleaned it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-23, 01:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 328
Posted By sunburst

I could not find an appropriately sized blade...

I could not find an appropriately sized blade reamer and/or did not understand the choices, so did not pursue that, although that sounds like the best approach. Coincidentally the only other time I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-23, 06:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 328
Posted By sunburst

Motobecane mixte seatpost diameter?

I'm restoring a Moto mixte and the previous guy put in a 25.4mm post. It seems like slightly small because you have to completely close the gap in the seatpost slot to keep it from rotating. Yet,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-20-23, 09:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 911
Posted By sunburst

Thx for circling the salient point. I saw that in...

Thx for circling the salient point. I saw that in the catalog pic posted, but that detail was not registering in my brain.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-19-23, 12:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 911
Posted By sunburst

I'm confused. Don't know what strap or cage loops...

I'm confused. Don't know what strap or cage loops are. Does the cage loop go around the dust cap? I see the difference between mine and the '60's 1037 pedal, posted by juvela.
What range of years...
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