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05-22-24, 03:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 169
Posted By sd5782

Wheel revolution

Wheel revolution
05-22-24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 169
Posted By sd5782

Thanks for the Shimano diagrams. I did crank the...

Thanks for the Shimano diagrams. I did crank the 10mm bolt down tight , but probably not 400 in/lbs tight. And as for the rims, I’m not sure of the age, but probably later model and NOS. I got...
05-22-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 169
Posted By sd5782

Noise is coasting or pedaling. Spokes are all...

Noise is coasting or pedaling. Spokes are all even and tight and tension checked with a gauge.
05-22-24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 169
Posted By sd5782

No gaps in joint, and spoke tension is up to spec...

No gaps in joint, and spoke tension is up to spec and even, hopefully holding them together. I’m leaning towards freehub, freehub shim or bearing adjustment. At the point when I pull it apart, I will...
05-22-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 169
Posted By sd5782

Noise is once per revolution. NOS rims.

Noise is once per revolution. NOS rims.
05-22-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 169
Posted By sd5782

I never really rode on this hub before on this...

I never really rode on this hub before on this bike. I did take a couple short rides on the donor bike with the original freehub and didn’t notice anything, so that may point to it. Actually I...
05-22-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 169
Posted By sd5782

Another “what’s that noise question”, Shimano FH6207

I know, another noise question. I get a tic tic tic sound when leaning left or turning left only. It sounds like the noise when a brake pad hits on an out of true wheel. External sounding and I’m 90%...
05-19-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 328
Posted By sd5782

Touch up is something I have not had too much...

Touch up is something I have not had too much luck with, but presentable from 5 feet is good enough. I have a stock comp V front derailleur for mine but don’t know if I could get used to the...
05-19-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 328
Posted By sd5782

Also looking forward to your build. Owners of...

Also looking forward to your build. Owners of these report very pleasant sport touring ride characteristics. My 72 Newest was in just slightly better cosmetic condition and I resisted the urge to...
05-19-24, 06:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 183
Posted By sd5782

PM sent on the handlebar tape

PM sent on the handlebar tape
05-16-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,002
Posted By sd5782

Since it’s only a frame, it must not have come...

Since it’s only a frame, it must not have come with the Huffy aero brake calipers. I would assume that you would spring for the Campy ones that are similar looking.
05-16-24, 01:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 674
Posted By sd5782

As said above. It would be the stock post on very...

As said above. It would be the stock post on very early Fuji Newest and Finest. I have a 72 Newest that did not come with one, or for that matter most stock parts. I have since acquired one. Not...
05-10-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 231
Posted By sd5782

It was a pleasure to also meet John there. I...

It was a pleasure to also meet John there. I didn’t see that Schwinn sign. I grew up in Fremont and bought my 73 Super Sport there. I believe the bike show had less vendors than last year.

Edit...
05-09-24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 482
Posted By sd5782

Personally for my casual riding, I am a fan of...

Personally for my casual riding, I am a fan of non aero levers because of the ease of mounting of my favorite mirror. I don’t feel safe without a mirror.

...
Replies: 8
Views: 360
Posted By sd5782

That is a lot bigger than 56. I have two older...

That is a lot bigger than 56. I have two older Treks in their 22.5” size that would equate to 56cm, and this one is larger.
05-07-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 4,452
Posted By sd5782

I put some plastic half clips on a bike I built...

I put some plastic half clips on a bike I built up for my sister. It was an A-D mixte actually. Those half clips were so nice feeling that I tried some myself. I now have them on three bikes. Like...
05-07-24, 05:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 595
Posted By sd5782

I haven’t done many sets, but the ones I have...

I haven’t done many sets, but the ones I have done have often seen little use in decades. I have no problem with tarnished galvanized spokes, but rounded nipples really bug me. I will replace a few...
04-29-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 659
Posted By sd5782

Not a GT with those knuckles is my guess. I...

Not a GT with those knuckles is my guess. I looked at pics of the Suntour 7 which has more steel, but no match. Take a look at the Suntour Honor and I think we have a match. Honor with some GT parts...
04-28-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,488
Posted By sd5782

I used to tighten “darn snug” with a half inch...

I used to tighten “darn snug” with a half inch drive ratchet. I’m no 300 lb gorilla, so thought it fine. Subsequently, I started using a 3/8” beam type torque wrench calibrated to inch/lbs. I was...
04-26-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,465
Posted By sd5782

I see you are from England. The second batch you...

I see you are from England. The second batch you listed might have closer riding dynamics to something like your Raleigh 3 speeds. They can be improved greatly with aluminum wheels, but the general...
04-25-24, 07:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 650
Posted By sd5782

Not an engineer, but the plastic bearings would...

Not an engineer, but the plastic bearings would seem to be a major drawback to anyone using this design for more than super casual riding. It would seem that deformation of the bearings would zap...
04-24-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,180
Posted By sd5782

I got my first barcons from a recent parts bike...

I got my first barcons from a recent parts bike purchase. I never was too interested in them as the cable routing looked busy. I had the bars wrapped already with cloth tape and wasn’t sure if I...
04-15-24, 03:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 342
Posted By sd5782

My thought also on Sears. Google Sears Spyder for...

My thought also on Sears. Google Sears Spyder for pics. I had a 24” banana seat 5 speed with top tube stick shift. I think there were also 20”. Probably made by Murray or Huffy.

Web pic; not mine,...
04-15-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,008
Posted By sd5782

I just gifted to a relative a nice lugged Bianchi...

I just gifted to a relative a nice lugged Bianchi Boardwalk hybrid I seldom rode anymore. Serial number indicated 1991 manufacture and 1992 sales year judging by the components. It was a nice Tange...
04-15-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 663
Posted By sd5782

FYI, that derailleur came on an 82 Trek 400 I...

FYI, that derailleur came on an 82 Trek 400 I have. I switched out the crank to an early Shimano triple but kept that FD and it shifts it nicely. I believe I am running 28-38-46 on it with no...
04-14-24, 07:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 770
Posted By sd5782

Nice project and just my size and color too. It...

Nice project and just my size and color too. It looks like you got it just in time to save it from further rust and deterioration. To me that is kinda a nice place to be as cleanup can really improve...
04-13-24, 11:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 548
Posted By sd5782

I believe someone posted about a very pristine...

I believe someone posted about a very pristine one of these here on the forum in the past. Seems like I may have seen it on Craigslist or Facebook for sale recently also, and also a triple.

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04-11-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,193
Posted By sd5782

And I will admit that I kinda have a hankering...

And I will admit that I kinda have a hankering for an early International.
04-11-24, 07:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,193
Posted By sd5782

Isn’t this about the time someone comments on...

Isn’t this about the time someone comments on British manufacturing quality?
04-10-24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,320
Posted By sd5782

Interesting reading comments here. I spent many...

Interesting reading comments here. I spent many decades on my old Super Sport and it slipped my mind what length the Ashtabula cranks were. I measured and they were 6.75”. Hmmm, that comes out to 171...
04-05-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 249
Posted By sd5782

This one looks like one from an 85 Ironman.

This one looks like one from an 85 Ironman.
04-05-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 536
Posted By sd5782

Interesting comment by mpetry912 on the welded...

Interesting comment by mpetry912 on the welded spindle. I knew it was hollow, so I took a look. One could see an increased inner diameter in the center section of the spindle. The outside ends were...
04-05-24, 05:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 536
Posted By sd5782

Maybe

No expert, so a few pics of an early one that came on a 1974 bicycle I bought last fall.

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04-02-24, 07:30 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,562
Posted By sd5782

And I believe I read that Schwinn didn’t even...

And I believe I read that Schwinn didn’t even catalog their first Japanese bike; the nice 1973 World Voyager. It seems they were unsure how it would go over.
03-31-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 306
Posted By sd5782

Version I saw previously

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03-31-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,122
Posted By sd5782

Kind of interesting discussion on this. I’ve...

Kind of interesting discussion on this. I’ve always found it to be a try it and see, and adjust if possible. After recently acquiring a very early Phil wheel set, this is something to look into. OLD...
03-30-24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,122
Posted By sd5782

Whoa, not much clearance on that one. On the 1974...

Whoa, not much clearance on that one. On the 1974 Campania that had the Phil I don’t recall it being that close when I took off the stock 5 speed Suntour. I seem to remember nothing unusual looking...
Replies: 19
Views: 1,091
Posted By sd5782

The thing is, these are nice riders. Frame angles...

The thing is, these are nice riders. Frame angles give a nice feel. Set up as an upright 1X makes a nice ride too. One of mine is set up as a 1X7 for a casual neighborhood rider.
03-30-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,122
Posted By sd5782

I just measured or tried to measure a Phil Wood...

I just measured or tried to measure a Phil Wood hub that came on a 1974 bicycle. As close as I could observe it was about 31.5-32mm to locknut. Kinda hard to be too exact with the two different...
03-30-24, 08:26 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,562
Posted By sd5782

As stated, the numbers of top end ones imported...

As stated, the numbers of top end ones imported were probably few. People weren’t ready for a high quality Japanese bike. Like cars, they accepted mid quality ones and then eventually we saw more...
Replies: 19
Views: 1,091
Posted By sd5782

It’s only valuable to relics like us. A buyer...

It’s only valuable to relics like us. A buyer would look at all the parts they needed to get it up and going and buy a complete other bike.
03-29-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,724
Posted By sd5782

I got one of the cheap Amazon tension meters a...

I got one of the cheap Amazon tension meters a year or so ago, and I find it helpful. I am usually just doing used wheels. I like it for getting things a bit more consistent. Checking older wheels I...
03-28-24, 05:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 466
Posted By sd5782

As mentioned earlier, you better check your axle...

As mentioned earlier, you better check your axle cones before you go too far. I have one that shifts quite nicely on a 1983 Peugeot. I will look at it sometime, but I believe I put a Shimano UG chain...
03-28-24, 05:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 400
Posted By sd5782

I’m with Mark here or even slightly less. I’ve...

I’m with Mark here or even slightly less. I’ve not done loads, but when my beam type torque wrench starts getting to 250 inch/lbs it just seems tight. Things almost feel like the aluminum is going to...
03-26-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 948
Posted By sd5782

I’ve only done a few wheels, but I cheat and have...

I’ve only done a few wheels, but I cheat and have a laced one nearby to use as a guide. If I did it more often, maybe I wouldn’t need this crutch.
03-25-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 307
Posted By sd5782

1983 Peugeot UO14

More collection reduction going on with another one that I haven’t ridden in 2 years. Research points to this being a 1983 UO14 that was made in Canada by Pro Cycle? Correct me if I am wrong. One...
03-24-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 19,696
Posted By sd5782

Silly, it is just to free up space for some...

Silly, it is just to free up space for some higher end stuff obviously.
03-24-24, 10:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 630
Posted By sd5782

Sold

Sold on Craigslist. Someone drove 150 miles from Columbus to buy it. He is familiar with this area and has a local friend, so a nice road trip for him. He said he has a fixed gear Paramount and a...
03-20-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,224
Posted By sd5782

Yep, I meant to say cups. I like your explanation...

Yep, I meant to say cups. I like your explanation too on the lesser distance of the bearing track. Interestingly, I’ve seldom had a bad cup, so I should be thankful for that at least.
03-19-24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 381
Posted By sd5782

Mineral spirits and a toothbrush works nicely.

Mineral spirits and a toothbrush works nicely.
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