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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 105
Posted By steelbikeguy

The Condor should get a great reception at...

The Condor should get a great reception at Auburn! Such a unique and beautiful bike!

The Jack Taylor will be in the shadow of the Condor, but it's a cool bike too, and the Taylor brothers have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 3,737
Posted By steelbikeguy

I'm guessing that this might be the Osgear Super...

I'm guessing that this might be the Osgear Super Champion gear changer?
The pivot for the chain tensioner is forward of the bottom bracket, and is operated by a down tube lever.
Cycling Plus had an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 3,737
Posted By steelbikeguy

Looks like it might be the chain tensioning...

Looks like it might be the chain tensioning mechanism from the Vittoria Margherita? (as shown in this brief article on a 1936 Bianchi)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 01:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,006
Posted By steelbikeguy

The market for custom steel bikes is certainly...

The market for custom steel bikes is certainly not what it used to be, but it's still sad to hear this news.
Back in the early 90's, when I was living in the St. Louis area, the Maplewood Bike shop...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 405
Posted By steelbikeguy

That is a specialized sort of tool for the...

That is a specialized sort of tool for the average person who wants to adjust their New Winner.
I'm guessing that it might be sufficient to just have the freewheel threaded onto a hub, since we just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 11:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 405
Posted By steelbikeguy

I was looking through the New Winner literature...

I was looking through the New Winner literature again, and it does provide a description of the bearing adjustment process. Hadn't read this in a long time.
It suggests that only one tool is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 405
Posted By steelbikeguy

Until Pastor Bob stops by to provide the complete...

Until Pastor Bob stops by to provide the complete answer, let me offer the drawing from the New Winner pamphlet.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 603
Posted By steelbikeguy

I still have a few of my old bike catalogs, and...

I still have a few of my old bike catalogs, and the Cyclo-Pedia catalog has been a useful resource. It dates to the mid 70's, and shows both hooked and hookless clincher rims.
Of course, this was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 4,530
Posted By steelbikeguy

Like Gugie, I bought my Gran Sport from the shop...

Like Gugie, I bought my Gran Sport from the shop with just the parts I liked... which was the Weinmann brakes and the Stronglight crank. I already had some parts to put on the bike, and knew that I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 06:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 603
Posted By steelbikeguy

There was definitely a trend towards tighter...

There was definitely a trend towards tighter clearances in the 80's, partly due to fashion and partly due to some desire for increased stiffness that would result from shorter stays and fork blades. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 11:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 371
Posted By steelbikeguy

The curved seat tube seems to be the best way to...

The curved seat tube seems to be the best way to shorten the chain stays. Other arrangements, like the split seat tube that is seen on the Rigi, appear to have bigger issues (such as mounting a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 08:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 549
Posted By steelbikeguy

Thanks! I've never watched a track race in...

Thanks!
I've never watched a track race in person, but I do enjoy watching the World Championships or Olympics for track racing on youtube. Very cool, and so much different from watching a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 549
Posted By steelbikeguy

Could we see the article(s) on track racing, by...

Could we see the article(s) on track racing, by Owen Mulholland?
His articles were typically some of the better material in this era of Bicycling.

thanks!
Steve in Peoria
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 5,959
Posted By steelbikeguy

Harlan Meyer built some interesting stuff! ...

Harlan Meyer built some interesting stuff!

Looking through my archived photos of the 2018 Classic Rendezvous gathering, I see that Jim Cunningham displayed an Exxon Graftek with what appears to be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 8,833
Views: 1,148,833
Posted By steelbikeguy

for what it's worth.... I was lucky enough to...

for what it's worth....
I was lucky enough to buy a bunch of Pearl Izumi crochet gloves a long time ago. They've been great.... just enough padding to work, plus constructed from synthetic...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 02:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 416
Posted By steelbikeguy

a bit off-topic maybe, but I used the Sachs (or...

a bit off-topic maybe, but I used the Sachs (or Sachs-Maillard?) 7 speed freewheels on my commuting bike, circa 2001 or so. Very nicely made, but that grease was a problem in very cold weather. It...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 444
Posted By steelbikeguy

I had to check my archives, and I've got pics of...

I had to check my archives, and I've got pics of his booth at the 2009 NAHBS in Indianapolis....

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/3317436483_e0cb6570c6_b_d.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 08:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 846
Posted By steelbikeguy

just out of curiosity.... can you give us more...

just out of curiosity.... can you give us more details about the crack that you found in the crank arm?
I'm visualizing it as starting at the four sided hole for the bottom bracket axle, probably...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 529
Views: 41,680
Posted By steelbikeguy

I had the pleasure of taking part in the "Rides...

I had the pleasure of taking part in the "Rides the Ups and Downs" in Elizabeth, Illinois this last Saturday. This is in northwest Illinois where the glaciers forgot to flatten the landscape, so it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 846
Posted By steelbikeguy

My impression is that the nut keeps loosening...

My impression is that the nut keeps loosening because that crack is in the crank. The crack is probably expanding when the nut is tightened, preventing the threaded stud from developing enough...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 05:26 AM
Replies: 649
Views: 71,851
Posted By steelbikeguy

January: 442 miles, 1 baked good February: 634...

January: 442 miles, 1 baked good
February: 634 miles, 5 baked goods.
March: 612 miles, 6 baked goods.
April: 708 miles, 5 baked goods.

total miles to date: 2397
total baked goods to date: 17...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 06:16 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,539
Posted By steelbikeguy

he had me at "free body diagram". :love: In...

he had me at "free body diagram". :love:

In fact, I'm pretty sure this is the one that I've seen before that explained it well (with the caveat that I'm an engineer)

Steve in Peoria
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,539
Posted By steelbikeguy

If the wrench was measuring the actual torque...

If the wrench was measuring the actual torque being directly applied to the fastener, then it wouldn't matter where you grabbed the handle.
For the click wrenches, the torque is actually being...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 12:38 PM
Replies: 529
Views: 41,680
Posted By steelbikeguy

We had some rain last night, and I wasn't...

We had some rain last night, and I wasn't surprised to see that the little creek had overflowed and was now sending some water through the bike/ped tunnel.
I did stop to get a photo before riding...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,164
Posted By steelbikeguy

My Raleigh Team is just a bit too small. A...

My Raleigh Team is just a bit too small.
A conventional vintage Campy post is too short to do the job, which isn't usually a big issue. This Reynolds 753 frame requires a 27.4mm seat post, so it's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 529
Views: 41,680
Posted By steelbikeguy

A new bridge was built last year, replacing the...

A new bridge was built last year, replacing the one on Rt. 8 near Edwards, IL.
It just takes the road over the railroad tracks, so no scenic views of a river or anything. :(
On the plus side, the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 977
Posted By steelbikeguy

Honestly, a lot of the parts that came with the...

Honestly, a lot of the parts that came with the Gran Sport were pretty basic. Good enough to ride for a while, but not durable. When I bought mine around 1975, I sold a lot of parts back to the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 07:03 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,127
Posted By steelbikeguy

a lot of good advice there, especially about the...

a lot of good advice there, especially about the hazards of chromed steel rims! I've only done it a few times, but it seemed to take forever before the brake pads got the water wiped off the rims...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 10:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 256
Posted By steelbikeguy

You might want to check Billy Goat Bicycles...

You might want to check Billy Goat Bicycles (https://www.billygoat.bike/) on Manchester Rd, just east of Hwy 61. They are a shop that has an appreciation for the history of cycling and older bikes. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 02:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,127
Posted By steelbikeguy

The letter from Donald Horton of Rock Island,...

The letter from Donald Horton of Rock Island, Illinois, asking about lightning strikes, caught my attention. It is certainly a concern here in the midwest. It also got my attention because a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 03:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 531
Posted By steelbikeguy

I recommend cursing in French... although I...

I recommend cursing in French... although I haven't really tried that myself.

A slightly more productive method might be to use a longer bolt to get everything "settled" into place, and then...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 11:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 485
Posted By steelbikeguy

neat video. I was particularly impressed by the...

neat video. I was particularly impressed by the crank puller that was used!
I was also impressed by the knowledge of which threads were left hand threaded during the disassembly of the cranks and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 05:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,167
Posted By steelbikeguy

This is a bit of a diversion from the simple...

This is a bit of a diversion from the simple search for narrow tires, but I was scratching my head at the idea that the calipers are a reason to not run anything bigger than 20mm.

I've got a bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 05:46 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 14,038
Posted By steelbikeguy

Hi-E did build the "Cosmopolitan" frame that was...

Hi-E did build the "Cosmopolitan" frame that was riveted together. Not sure if that was to avoid welding or just to be able to work with thinner material.

The rims were likely riveted to be able...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 05:36 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,167
Posted By steelbikeguy

As the saying goes "the nice thing about...

As the saying goes "the nice thing about standards is that there are so many to choose from".

A new standard known as ETRTO (European Tire something something something) came into effect a few...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 07:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,167
Posted By steelbikeguy

The Masters have been out of production for 2 or...

The Masters have been out of production for 2 or 3(?) years. The Corsa Evo's use the new sizing standards.
I'm still wondering if the change in the name was just an excuse to use a bigger label or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,000
Posted By steelbikeguy

That does make me wonder what could be done. ...

That does make me wonder what could be done.

Perhaps you can just ignore 4 holes in each of the rear flanges? i.e. ignore one hole at the 12:00 position, one at the 3:00 position, 6:00, and 9:00....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 11:35 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,167
Posted By steelbikeguy

by chance, it was the GP5000 in 25mm that caused...

by chance, it was the GP5000 in 25mm that caused me trouble. Mine measured 22.5mm wide on the Mavic MA-2.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 07:22 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,167
Posted By steelbikeguy

I'm not sure exactly when it happened, but many...

I'm not sure exactly when it happened, but many tire manufacturers have "adjusted" their tire sizes to accommodate the greater widths of modern rims. I've had a number that ended up a couple of mm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 01:25 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,950
Posted By steelbikeguy

the last time I saw crank_addict, he was living...

the last time I saw crank_addict, he was living in the Chicagoland area, so there's a chance that Skip can get an update.

I do like the Hi-E stuff, although it was a bit quirky and at times...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 05:20 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,950
Posted By steelbikeguy

except that crank_addict is no longer a member,...

except that crank_addict is no longer a member, so a response is fairly unlikely.

Steve in Peoria
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 349
Posted By steelbikeguy

I'm no authority on this stuff, but it did remind...

I'm no authority on this stuff, but it did remind me of a Sears Stingray that I used to ride (boy, was it heavy!).
A search pulls up this CABE thread...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-14-24, 08:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 939
Posted By steelbikeguy

One detail that makes eclipses not work out well...

One detail that makes eclipses not work out well is the fact that the plane of the moon's orbit is tilted a bit from the plane of earth's orbit around the sun. As a result, the moon can be too high...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-12-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 939
Posted By steelbikeguy

I went down to southern Illinois to see the...

I went down to southern Illinois to see the eclipse.
Stayed away from the well known (relatively) Carbondale and found a nice park about 10 miles east in Marion. Had great weather, chatted with...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-12-24, 04:56 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,429
Posted By steelbikeguy

nice! I've got a Cateye Velo 7 on one bike, and...

nice!
I've got a Cateye Velo 7 on one bike, and it's been great.
I've got Mity 3's on a couple of bikes, and they are quite reliable too.
Honestly, the Cateye computers are about as reliable as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 11:48 AM
Replies: 7,966
Views: 974,262
Posted By steelbikeguy

I'll admit that I did contemplate drilling the...

I'll admit that I did contemplate drilling the screw and trying to extract it with an EZ-out or some such tool.
Then I thought about how small the screw was, how small the drill would end up being,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 08:24 AM
Replies: 7,966
Views: 974,262
Posted By steelbikeguy

I just went through this with a Superbe front...

I just went through this with a Superbe front derailleur that I've been using for 30 years.
I applied penetrating oil, applied a bit of tapping via a screwdriver (to try to break the screw loose),...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,041
Posted By steelbikeguy

yep, although I don't recall where I learned...

yep, although I don't recall where I learned this. Maybe I'll have to poke through my archives and see if I can dig it up.

edit: haven't found much yet. I do have a photo (probably from someone on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 05:27 AM
Replies: 491
Views: 63,811
Posted By steelbikeguy

a shot of my touring/utility bike built by Rich...

a shot of my touring/utility bike built by Rich Powers. Rich was mostly a small/hobby builder here in the midwest. Roughly 20 years and 60k miles of use, and still doing great!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 649
Views: 71,851
Posted By steelbikeguy

January: 442 miles, 1 baked good February:...

January: 442 miles, 1 baked good
February: 634 miles, 5 baked goods.
March: 612 miles, 6 baked goods.
total miles to date: 1689
total baked goods to date: 12

the donut with the St....
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