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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-11, 10:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 703
Posted By rc50

Fastback

Did any one make a Schwinn type Stingray Fastback bike that used 26" rims and tires:)?
Did Schwinn ?

thanks a ton for any and all help and info....

rc
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-03-11, 01:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,655
Posted By rc50

Here you go guys... on ebay now .. is this what...

Here you go guys... on ebay now .. is this what you are talking about ?
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-03-11, 12:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,655
Posted By rc50

Hi all thanks a ton for all the info!!! I do...

Hi all thanks a ton for all the info!!! I do have a front break on my 1965 Schwinn Typhoon... I bought it as just a frame.... so I put in a rigid mountain bike fork that is drilled for a front rim...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-11, 11:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 601
Posted By rc50

Rear Brake Schwinn

Hi hope all are doing great... I have a 1965 Schwinn Typhoon build to have only a rear coaster brake... I have found that 700 x 32c tires, wheels will fit this frame.... I want to add a rear side...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-02-11, 11:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,655
Posted By rc50

Rear Brake Schwinn

Hi hope all are doing great... I have a 1965 Schwinn Typhoon build to have only a rear coaster brake... I have found that 700 x 32c tires, wheels will fit this frame.... I want to add a rear side...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-11, 11:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 541
Posted By rc50

Paint

I have an old Schwinn Typhoon bike that I really do not want to paint... the bike is not that bad, but does have some rust in areas... I'd rather keep what I have... so what is the best way to stop...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-11, 09:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,072
Posted By rc50

Thanks a ton I thought so... I have a rear drum...

Thanks a ton I thought so... I have a rear drum brake that looks like it has a faint stamp that reads union but can not see all of it... the center part of the hub has made in Germany on it... ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-11, 09:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,072
Posted By rc50

Union Drum brakes

Simple question... Where were Union drum brakes made >?

thanks

rc
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-20-11, 10:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 557
Posted By rc50

Thanks a ton for that info dddd. I thought that...

Thanks a ton for that info dddd. I thought that maybe all Schwinn Typhoon bikes of this era... the 60's would have the same head tube length and inside diameter.. I think I am going to go with a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-18-11, 09:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 557
Posted By rc50

Headset

Hi hope all are good... I have searched and the best I have found is use a BMX... I want to use a thread less fork in a '65 Schwinn Typhoon is there a 1" headset out there I can use?


Thanks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-11, 08:59 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 432
Posted By rc50

Headset

Hi hope all are good... I have searched and the best I have found is use a BMX... I want to use a thread less fork in a '65 Schwinn Typhoon is there a 1" headset out there I can use?


Thanks a a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-11, 01:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,074
Posted By rc50

Sears spaceliner bicycle

Hi.... Just how strong is a Sears Spaceliner Bicycle... ? I saw one I might buy locally and just wonder how strong it is... will it make a clunker?

thanks a ton for any and all info....

Keith
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-11, 08:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,902
Posted By rc50

Klunker Build

I plan to build a Klunker... What frames could I use from the 30's to the 60s... ?


thanks a ton....

rc
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-03-11, 01:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 541
Posted By rc50

Hi all thanks for the info Any good road frames...

Hi all thanks for the info
Any good road frames that would make good mountain bike frames...?

Keith
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-02-11, 07:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 541
Posted By rc50

fixed

Plan to build a fixed mountain bike, I am very old school, (hate that term...) I am looking for advice on what is a good frame from say the '80s to use to build a fixie....

thanks a ton for all...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-23-08, 03:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 639
Posted By rc50

Hi thanks a ton for the help and info... turns...

Hi thanks a ton for the help and info... turns out I didn't have the shift lever advanced enough when i put the cable in.... so now I am in the trim phase but it is shifting :)

again thanks a ton...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-23-08, 02:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 639
Posted By rc50

Shimano ST-6603

Hi hope all are doing great... I have NEVER setup a set of dual control levers. I have a set for my wife's bike and I thought I had them on right but the right hand shifter does nothing.. it moves...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-08, 01:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,693
Posted By rc50

Hi again thanks for the info. I have two pics and...

Hi again thanks for the info. I have two pics and will make more of my NFS...
They are attached to this message...

again thanks a ton


rc

here another pic on my NFS just about done.......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-08, 05:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,693
Posted By rc50

Hi Thanks a ton for the info. I am away from the...

Hi Thanks a ton for the info. I am away from the frame right now but I have a Nishiki NFS. I have just the frame and the only decals on it are on the head tube and down tube. I can see where NFS...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-08, 12:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,693
Posted By rc50

Nishiki NFS

Hi hope all are doing great!!! Can anyone tell me the differnces in Nishiki NFS bikes? What are the differences from NFS Alfa, Beta, the Altron.. ?

any and all help would be great!!!!


rc
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-18-08, 04:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 471
Posted By rc50

Hi thanks a ton for the info.... but I got it!!!!...

Hi thanks a ton for the info.... but I got it!!!! I just kept turning the cable around and around and it went.... trust me I am one happy camper :)



again thanks a ton!!!!


rc
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-18-08, 02:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 471
Posted By rc50

Cable

Hi hope all are doing great.... Is there any trick, simple way to install new bike cable into internal cable run inside the top tube going back to the rear brake >? only the cable will go not the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-15-08, 05:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 486
Posted By rc50

looking for road shifter... right side 8...

looking for road shifter... right side 8 speed.... something that won't break the bank but is not crap either....


thanks a ton

rc
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-15-08, 01:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 486
Posted By rc50

8 speed shifter

Hi hope all are great!!! I need just the right shifter for an 8 speed cassette... what is a good one but not the best and greatest.... this bike will be used little and just something i am fixing up...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-10-08, 09:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,958
Posted By rc50

Hi thanks a ton for all the great info... What...

Hi thanks a ton for all the great info...
What I am trying to do is set something up that will give me some go when I need it and help me climb hills as well. I really am not one that needs to go 40...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-08-08, 06:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,958
Posted By rc50

Well as far as front derailleurs I just looked...

Well as far as front derailleurs I just looked and I have a Suntour SuperBe Pro or a Cyclone II
I'll try the SuperBe first if it works ok will keep it.

rc
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-08-08, 03:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,958
Posted By rc50

thanks for that info... I am using a Stronglight...

thanks for that info... I am using a Stronglight model 99 with that 47/30t. I am in upstate SC and do have lots of hills. I am 51 too and just want something to ride with my wife on longer rides......
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-08-08, 03:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,958
Posted By rc50

Hi thanks a ton for the info I plan to use a...

Hi thanks a ton for the info
I plan to use a 11-32 rear and a 47/30t double front

what do you think ?

rc
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-08-08, 02:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,958
Posted By rc50

I have a Shimano Deore LX with a long cage, that...

I have a Shimano Deore LX with a long cage, that would work ?


rc
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-08-08, 02:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,958
Posted By rc50

Road bike rear derailleur 32T

Hi hope all are great... I have looked, I have googled now I am here to get the straight dope.
What was is a great rear derailleur for road bikes with say a Sram 11-32 tooth cassette?


thanks a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-08, 04:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,442
Posted By rc50

Hi thanks for all the good info. Since one of...

Hi thanks for all the good info.
Since one of you brought up Stronglight would it be too terrible if I use a Stronglight model 99 on a Nishiki NFS ? I have a nice one with 47/30 rings. The crankset...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-08, 01:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,442
Posted By rc50

1983 Campagnolo Super Record Strada crankset

Hi hope all are good. What would be the equal Japanese crankset to a 1983 Campagnolo Super Record Strada crankset ? The Shimano Dura-Ace ?

thanks for any and all help

rc
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-08, 02:33 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 544
Posted By rc50

Nishiki NFS

Hi hope all are doing great... Just wondering if a Nishiki NFS from I think 1990 or 1991 would make a good geared road bike? I know I can get a frame at a good price. Would it be worth the build and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-08, 07:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 619
Posted By rc50

fork rake

Hi hope all are great... I have an old copy of Bicycling Magazine's Upgrading Your Bike by Frank J. Berto
and from it I get a bike with a 72 degree head angle should have a 2" (50.8mm) rake. this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-31-08, 11:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 619
Posted By rc50

Need new Fork

Hi hope all are doing great... I need a new fork. The head angle is 72 degrees. What would be the best rake for a road bike.......

thanks a ton

rc
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-29-08, 05:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 459
Posted By rc50

bike frame

Hi hope all are doing great. The wife is looking at aluminum bike frames. Me i like steel so know nothing about it. i have been looking around and found different types... is AL 6061 good... i...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-22-08, 02:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 474
Posted By rc50

front wheel

Hi thanks

No they are in good shape. The wheel is just not as true as it should be.

rc
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-22-08, 02:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 474
Posted By rc50

front wheel

Hi hope all are doing great On my Jeunet single speed I am using the wheels that came on it so I would think they are as old as the bike. They are steel rims with normandy hubs. The rear wheel spins...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-08, 02:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 537
Posted By rc50

front wheel

Hi hope all are doing great :) On my Jeunet single speed I am using the wheels that came on it so I would think they are as old as the bike. They are steel rims with normandy hubs. The rear wheel...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-17-08, 07:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,197
Posted By rc50

I agree with you :) I like the look better. I...

I agree with you :) I like the look better. I really don't think the weight different from my 55 tooth to some 46 tooth chain ring is going to make that much difference to a 51 year old guy pedaling...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-17-08, 12:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,197
Posted By rc50

I think I have attached a pic of my Jeunet if...

I think I have attached a pic of my Jeunet if anyone care to take a look

again thanks a ton

rc
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-17-08, 12:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,197
Posted By rc50

fixed or single speed crank size

Hi thanks for the great info. I thought maybe there was some advantge to having a smaller chain ring.. I know I ejoy the 55/21 setup I have. Should I go with 700c wheels on it? It is light now... I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-16-08, 08:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,197
Posted By rc50

fixie or single speed crank size

Hi hope all are good. I have an old Jeunet I made into an single speed. Most single speeds I see have what I'd call chain rings that were part of the original crank set or they seem like they go to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-08, 08:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,254
Posted By rc50

bow

this MIYATA mixte is on ebay now. look at the pics the middle chain stay on it looks bowed ... no ?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-08, 10:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,254
Posted By rc50

Univega Mixte

Hi hope all are doing great.... I have a Univega Supra Sport Mixte frame I just bought and the middle chain stay on the right side seems to be bowed in the middle, bowed out. The other chain stays...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-08, 03:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 509
Posted By rc50

shimano 105

Hi thanks for the info. I plan to use a 10 speed cassette in the rear and an Ultegra triple up front. I would and hope to use the 105s just want something that will work great with them for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-08, 12:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 509
Posted By rc50

shimano 105 derailleur shifter

Hi hope all are doing great.... I am building a road bike for the wife and have 105 triple front and 105 rear derailleurs. The wife loves, perfers mountain bike type shifters on her road bike,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-08, 09:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,061
Posted By rc50

French

The only thing printed on the freewheel is "Made in France" and Maillard it's a 14t - 28t 5 speed

thanks for all the help


rc
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-08, 03:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,061
Posted By rc50

French

Hi hope all are good... I recently bought a French bike from the 70's, a Jeunet... I couldn't tell you what model not a hight dollar model I would think... Well it has normady hubs can I take it for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-08, 01:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,048
Posted By rc50

I understand completely :) i have an old Jeunet...

I understand completely :)
i have an old Jeunet mixte and want something french to go on it... or what would be a great derailleur from the middle 70s to use?

thanks a ton

rc
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