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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 171
Posted By Hondo6

Dunno about that - this might work well enough: ...

Dunno about that - this might work well enough:

https://www.amazon.com/Park-Tool-HT-8-Hex-8mm/dp/B0012Q4EJY

But if that's not enough leverage, a 24" breaker bar with a square drive x 8mm hex...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 6,583
Views: 827,669
Posted By Hondo6

Seems to be available currently from SJS Cycles...

Seems to be available currently from SJS Cycles in the UK.

https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/brakes/0-tektro-1277a-front-brake-cable-hanger-with-adjuster-black/?geoc=US&changecurrency=USD

Cost...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-24, 12:51 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,196
Posted By Hondo6

Wheel bearing resistance is a tiny source of...

Wheel bearing resistance is a tiny source of power consumption in comparison to both aerodynamic drag and tire rolling resistance.

If you're not already using them, changing to tires with a low...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,185
Posted By Hondo6

With those tires, rims, and all that steel in the...

With those tires, rims, and all that steel in the frame and fork, IMO you did a great job keeping it under 40 lbs. I'd have guess 10lbs or more for the tires and tubes alone - those look like they'd...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,577
Posted By Hondo6

Just consider it "Electro Forge in Blue". ...

Just consider it "Electro Forge in Blue". :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 08:10 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,185
Posted By Hondo6

Not my style, but nice work! Even has the...

Not my style, but nice work! Even has the classic "shiftus emasculatus"! :)

Out of curiosity: what did that weigh when complete?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 08:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 415
Posted By Hondo6

So, should we now refer to you as Sir Blue...

So, should we now refer to you as Sir Blue Likes-a-Lot? :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,375
Posted By Hondo6

Well, since this zombie has been awakened yet...

Well, since this zombie has been awakened yet again . . . :) allow me to correct some generally inaccurate information above.



Per Michael Sweatman's excellent Disraeli Gears website, DuraAce...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 07:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 237
Posted By Hondo6

FWIW: I ran across this article...

FWIW: I ran across this article (https://italiancyclingjournal.blogspot.com/2009/12/oria-steel-tubing-for-frame-building.html). It gives some additional limited background on the ties between...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-24, 05:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 261
Posted By Hondo6

FWIW: if the fixing plate is gone as well (or is...

FWIW: if the fixing plate is gone as well (or is damaged) you'll also need a new fixing plate. If the bolt was somehow damaged, you might be best advised to replace the fixing plate anyway in case...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 17,255
Posted By Hondo6

They are do look nice in pictures. But I'd like...

They are do look nice in pictures. But I'd like to get some feedback re: user experiences with their saddles, preferably from a US customer or three, before doing business with them.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 410
Posted By Hondo6

Bingo. When it comes to photos matching item...

Bingo. When it comes to photos matching item descriptions,on eBay sometimes they do - and sometimes they don't.

However, you can usually find accurate photos at the manufacturer's website. For...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 07:40 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 17,255
Posted By Hondo6

Updating this thread to see if anyone besides BF...

Updating this thread to see if anyone besides BF member non-fixie has had any experience with Gusti leather products other than their bar tape. I'm specifically looking for feedback about Gusti...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 04:45 AM
Replies: 1,944
Views: 118,536
Posted By Hondo6

Nice update. Glad to hear it, and hope you do...

Nice update. Glad to hear it, and hope you do make it to Cino with the Huffente.

FWIW: maybe it's just me, but IMO the bike would really "pop" with a red saddle to match the brake cabling (and the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 10:31 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 4,002
Posted By Hondo6

I wonder if flex in that 1/8" inch of rubber shim...

I wonder if flex in that 1/8" inch of rubber shim might be affecting the operation of your FD.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 1,944
Views: 118,536
Posted By Hondo6

I think development of the "envy" part of Freud's...

I think development of the "envy" part of Freud's theories predated the Huffman Manufacturing Corporation and the Huffy bicycle brand by some years. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 04:13 PM
Replies: 1,944
Views: 118,536
Posted By Hondo6

At least you didn't title it "Huffente Envy". ...

At least you didn't title it "Huffente Envy". :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,607
Posted By Hondo6

Unfortunately, life interferes with leisure...

Unfortunately, life interferes with leisure sometimes. :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,607
Posted By Hondo6

Yep. Sorry about the missed capitalization.

Yep. Sorry about the missed capitalization.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-24, 06:42 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,525
Posted By Hondo6

For me, it's not a pure cost issue. It's a...

For me, it's not a pure cost issue. It's a cost/benefit analysis issue. If there's no significant benefit, why spend the money?

Personally, I think ceramic hub bearings are a total waste. This...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,525
Posted By Hondo6

IMO it's doubtful that's a translation error,...

IMO it's doubtful that's a translation error, though that's always possible. I've seen many other older Shimano hub EVs that simply indicate "bearing balls" (or similar wording) vice explicitly...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-24, 12:13 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,525
Posted By Hondo6

Yes. DA7700 hubs use the classic cup/cone bearing...

Yes. DA7700 hubs use the classic cup/cone bearing design with 9 1/4" bearing balls on each side of the rear axle and 11 3/16" bearing balls on each side of the front. For some reason, both used...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,607
Posted By Hondo6

Thanks to both of you for the info. Sorry...

Thanks to both of you for the info.

Sorry for the delayed reply; been busy and traveling - and thus away from BF for a while.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 510
Posted By Hondo6

Same here. MicroShift has publicly stated that...

Same here. MicroShift has publicly stated that MicroNew is a different company, the products are not the same, and has indicated that MicroNew is counterfeiting Microshift designs.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 09:55 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,525
Posted By Hondo6

This thread is quite new. I have no idea - nor...

This thread is quite new. I have no idea - nor do I particularly care - if/when he installed ceramic bearings in his bike. I don't recall him indicating anywhere above if/when he actually installed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,525
Posted By Hondo6

Do whatever you like with your bike and your $$$....

Do whatever you like with your bike and your $$$. Just don't complain if the decision turns out to be a bad one.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,525
Posted By Hondo6

I don't. But you asked "What's not to like?" -...

I don't. But you asked "What's not to like?" - so I answered that question.

No perfect solutions exist. In life, there are only trade-offs between imperfect solutions optimizing different things.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,525
Posted By Hondo6

Um, maybe paying a substantial price difference...

Um, maybe paying a substantial price difference to get a miniscule gain that is likely not even noticeable and might not be even readily measurable?

For non-cartridge bearings (the classic "cup...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 08:13 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,607
Posted By Hondo6

Out of curiosity, if you don't mind: just what is...

Out of curiosity, if you don't mind: just what is the pin/hole diameter on the tool for removing that particular Campagnolo part?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 05:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 647
Posted By Hondo6

Must have been one helluva crash to bend the top...

Must have been one helluva crash to bend the top tube like that!

(Yes, I'm joking. :))
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 08:58 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 6,780
Posted By Hondo6

Haven't owned either of these, but I found them...

Haven't owned either of these, but I found them both particularly easy on the eyes. Photos courtesy of Michael Sweatman and his absolutely excellent Disraeli Gears...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-24, 08:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 383
Posted By Hondo6

Pretty sure it's a Regina valve. ...

Pretty sure it's a Regina valve.

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Regina_valves

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valve_stem
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 3,602
Views: 465,441
Posted By Hondo6

One owns a dog, but one makes friends with a cat....

One owns a dog, but one makes friends with a cat.

May your new friendship last many, many years.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,960
Posted By Hondo6

Perhaps an early-to-mid-1990s 3Rensho?

Perhaps an early-to-mid-1990s 3Rensho?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,657
Posted By Hondo6

I guess you could arguably qualify for a Teledyne...

I guess you could arguably qualify for a Teledyne Titan or Litespeed tatoo.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,657
Posted By Hondo6

Ouch - and all too familiar. Sorry to hear about...

Ouch - and all too familiar. Sorry to hear about the ruined vacation/tour, and best wishes for a speedy recovery.

A similar injury approaching 3 decades ago was due to my last (knock on wood)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 06:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 546
Posted By Hondo6

FWIW: depending on type, a headset and bottom...

FWIW: depending on type, a headset and bottom bracket could easily weigh around 400g combined - which appears to be roughly the weight difference between the two frames in question. If the Mercia's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 593
Posted By Hondo6

FWIW: a Tange square taper bottom bracket is...

FWIW: a Tange square taper bottom bracket is another option. Tange has a very good reputation for producing highly reliable products.

The Tange BB-3912 and BB-3922 currently appear to be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-24, 03:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 14,476
Posted By Hondo6

The link Andrew quoted is a non-secure HTTP link....

The link Andrew quoted is a non-secure HTTP link. However, Bike Forums automatically converts non-secure HTTP to secure HTTP.

Unfortunately, the site hosting that link apparently doesn't support...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 420
Posted By Hondo6

FWIW: relatively comprehensive Shimano...

FWIW: relatively comprehensive Shimano specifications from 2004-05 through 2023-24 can be found at this link (https://productinfo.shimano.com/en/archive).

Edited to add: according to the 2023-2024...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 608
Posted By Hondo6

OP: if you haven't seen this and don't have much...

OP: if you haven't seen this and don't have much experience with one-piece (AKA Ashtabula) cranks, this link (https://www.sheldonbrown.com/opc.html) might be of help.

Best of luck.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 02:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 752
Posted By Hondo6

Interesting. The cage's shape appears to be...

Interesting.

The cage's shape appears to be that of the 2nd style 4600 (https://www.disraeligears.co.uk/site/suntour_gt_derailleur_4600_2nd_style.html). However, the adjuster screws have the 1st...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 739
Posted By Hondo6

What's being requested is a photo of the bike...

What's being requested is a photo of the bike similar to your top photo above, but showing the other side of the bike. The top photo shows the full non-drive side of the bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 3,602
Views: 465,441
Posted By Hondo6

Your Lotus has received a cat-scan.

Your Lotus has received a cat-scan.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-24, 08:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,318
Posted By Hondo6

Yep. US Patent 5095770, which didn't expire...

Yep. US Patent 5095770, which didn't expire until 2010. Per Wikipedia, Cane Creek was the owner of the patent.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-24, 07:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,768
Posted By Hondo6

I'd guess it's proportionally about the same...

I'd guess it's proportionally about the same number, percentage-wise, as the number who claim that a too-large rear sprocket is the problem without bothering to check the RD's published...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 333
Posted By Hondo6

If those shifters were indeed part of Shimano's...

If those shifters were indeed part of Shimano's Light Action SIS line, they're likely the SL-S434. These were made in both 6- and 7-speed variants.

Unfortunately, based on Shimano's EV for the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 179
Posted By Hondo6

A limited number (mostly the plastic variety)...

A limited number (mostly the plastic variety) seem to be available currently on "that auction site".
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 828
Posted By Hondo6

OP: you indicated you were touring in "Europe",...

OP: you indicated you were touring in "Europe", but didn't say where. The "where" may prove important.

I seem to remember Bike Gremlin saying on his website that Campagnolo components/parts are...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-02-24, 06:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 798
Posted By Hondo6

Pic assist: NDS photo (no DS photo currently...

Pic assist:

NDS photo (no DS photo currently uploaded):
...
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