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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-24, 01:07 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,103
Posted By dddd

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 687
Posted By dddd

Even a low-end Japanese bike having all steel...

Even a low-end Japanese bike having all steel hubs, rims and even brake calipers(!) would be a far better investment of effort simply because of the Firenze's serious quality-control issues.

Not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-24, 11:26 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 833
Posted By dddd

Sounds like an excellent choice of tire. The...

Sounds like an excellent choice of tire.

The inch-sized Paselas are about the truest to size (i.e. widest) tires to be found among 27" offerings, even my 27x1" Paselas measure a plump 26mm on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,657
Posted By dddd

Wow, ton of photos, great job of documenting the...

Wow, ton of photos, great job of documenting the activities, and thanks so much for leading the rides!

My only regret is having to be out of town on Sunday, I'm sure it was a great time on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 263
Posted By dddd

Wow, I once had to use a grinder on the lockring...

Wow, I once had to use a grinder on the lockring of a modern freewheel, messy but I knew it was going to come off!
:beer:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-24, 01:14 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,523
Posted By dddd

I checked my Look 381 binder bolt and it's 4mm...

I checked my Look 381 binder bolt and it's 4mm socket, so likely your bolt head has been stripped round to roughly 4.5mm.

I also checked the socket size for the (similar to M5x.8 threading) #10-32...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-24, 12:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 344
Posted By dddd

Have you Googled Schwinn serial number, there are...

Have you Googled Schwinn serial number, there are many charts online going back to the very old days!

The trike is rare I believe.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 263
Posted By dddd

I'm just now seeing that cold chisel, which I...

I'm just now seeing that cold chisel, which I don't think will be effective.

What now occurs to me would be to put the smallest cog in the vise and use the wood as a turning handle.

Hopefully...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 852
Posted By dddd

I wouldn't bother with this one, as the geometry...

I wouldn't bother with this one, as the geometry is now steepened and with (apparently) no needed corresponding reduction in fork rake (needed to preserve the critical "trail" dimension).

As with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 263
Posted By dddd

A sturdy (made for freewheels, not for cassettes)...

A sturdy (made for freewheels, not for cassettes) chain whip too is the best way to remove such a stuck cog, seeing that it appears to be well-attached to the wooden block.
It can take a lot of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-24, 11:36 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 833
Posted By dddd

Keep in mind that many of the discussions about...

Keep in mind that many of the discussions about tire vs rim width seen today are referring to bikes (used primarily off-road) where a tubeless tire is likely going to be run at the limit of low...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-24, 10:42 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,523
Posted By dddd

A #10-32 bolt fits almost perfectly in M5x.8mm...

A #10-32 bolt fits almost perfectly in M5x.8mm threaded holes, so is a very common bolt replacement for a perhaps-stripped socket head.

I've encountered the above-mentioned 10-32 threading on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,265
Posted By dddd

That bike has been brought to a very high level! ...

That bike has been brought to a very high level!

What width and what pressure for the tires?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-24, 11:01 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,657
Posted By dddd

Big thanks to Albert for leading all three day's...

Big thanks to Albert for leading all three day's rides, great rides!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-24, 10:01 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 809
Posted By dddd

Nice swap! Looks to hail from around 2010 if...

Nice swap!

Looks to hail from around 2010 if ten-speed in back (fd looks like the 10s model 105).

"Dated" external cabling along the dt is not a bad thing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-24, 09:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 363
Posted By dddd

Be aware that the adjustment tightens up...

Be aware that the adjustment tightens up considerably as the QR lever is secured, and that even a bit of interference-inducing tightness will reduce bearing life drastically.

Left alone, these...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-24, 12:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 572
Posted By dddd

Always check visually to see if the rear...

Always check visually to see if the rear tire/wheel moves to either side when the brake is applied.
Such movement requires additional effort at the lever, above simply clamping onto the rim, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-24, 04:03 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,913
Posted By dddd

The "8 hour" parking lots are visibly (google...

The "8 hour" parking lots are visibly (google maps street view) 2-hour lots.

The "free" parking at Amtrak appears to be Permit parking.

Parking by reservation seems to be the only option.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-24, 12:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 346
Posted By dddd

It's kind of a barrier against any water that...

It's kind of a barrier against any water that might be down in the bb shell.

It's also a retainer that prevents any balls getting displaced during assembly before the spindle is in place, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-24, 06:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 498
Posted By dddd

This looks like an advancement on the Presta...

This looks like an advancement on the Presta valve, in that the snout on the nut would appear to make the stem core much less prone to bending, while the plain-topped cap is less likely to snag on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-24, 06:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 992
Posted By dddd

It could be that in this application, a single,...

It could be that in this application, a single, double-row ball bearing might not deal with the finite flexing of the spindle that two single-row bearings deal with just fine(?).

Oh, and how did...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-24, 06:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 784
Posted By dddd

That's weird to find a new chain without any lube...

That's weird to find a new chain without any lube on it!

And don't worry about the holes in the inner plates, that's not what causes chain "stretch", wear at the hinges does.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-24, 10:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 297
Posted By dddd

That was the era when I recognized the...

That was the era when I recognized the shortcomings of newer crank designs, that there were so few spindle/chain line options.

The XTR Octalink cranks shared the same short-spline design as the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-28-24, 07:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 491
Posted By dddd

1998, would that be 7-speed or 6-speed? Edit, I...

1998, would that be 7-speed or 6-speed?
Edit, I see that it’s SOLD
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-28-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,206
Posted By dddd

The geometry changes were profound, and occurred...

The geometry changes were profound, and occurred following the 1972 model year.
a full 3-degree steepening of frame angles in the size range discussed, and which dramatically affected the frame’s...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 521
Posted By dddd

I started using my bench vise for correcting...

I started using my bench vise for correcting Japanese narrow clincher rims where their joint insert so often caused localized bulging from the factory.
that took considerable pressure but your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 822
Posted By dddd

What makes this surprising is that their listing...

What makes this surprising is that their listing doesn't even mention that It's ISO, you have to dig into the technical spec's to even find that.

Made me doubly suspicious that it would be true to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,353
Posted By dddd

I love that Orbea as well! My own only Orbea...

I love that Orbea as well!

My own only Orbea (Orca) bike has a crabon frame, but it's from 2004. It goes pretty good and takes decent-sized tires, plump 25's.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-24, 01:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 634
Posted By dddd

The spring should be the same as some of the...

The spring should be the same as some of the similar but lower-tier units I would think, you could compare part numbers.

I know that the inner cage plate (the plain one) is interchangeable down to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 357
Posted By dddd

How many detent positions (# of clicks + 1)? ...

How many detent positions (# of clicks + 1)?

About how far does the cable move per click?

Having two levers arms somewhat reduces the range of needed motion of your thumb joint it would seem...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 822
Posted By dddd

I would not expect this bottom bracket to feature...

I would not expect this bottom bracket to feature an accurate rendition of the ISO taper specification myself.

Some Chinese sellers similarly sell handlebars having your choice of 25.4mm or 26mm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-24, 11:22 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 822
Posted By dddd

That posting on the Sheldonbrown.com site seems...

That posting on the Sheldonbrown.com site seems most likely due to an unfortunate miscalculation of the taper angle (off of the spindle axis) versus the included angle of opposing flats of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,353
Posted By dddd

Each cog selection has a noiseless "window" of...

Each cog selection has a noiseless "window" of acceptable position of the rear derailer, but which may change when a different chainring is selected, due to some resulting change in the chain gap...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-24, 10:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,353
Posted By dddd

I've seen what sort of "worst thing" situation...

I've seen what sort of "worst thing" situation can arise when friction-shifting an HG or "ramped" cassette.

With little if any audible feedback of a misaligned pulley on a particular cog, a high...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 822
Posted By dddd

I would start by fitting an inexpensive JIS 113mm...

I would start by fitting an inexpensive JIS 113mm bb, to gauge what's going on with the clearances.

Figure that when changing to an ISO bb, that the smaller taper will make each end 2,5mm shorter...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-24, 02:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 331
Posted By dddd

Different spindle lengths accommodate different...

Different spindle lengths accommodate different rear frame spacing, as well as allowing some freedom to tune the chainline, and to accommodate larger-diameter seat tubes that allow less in the way of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-24, 02:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 928
Posted By dddd

Greasing all of the bike's bearings is going to...

Greasing all of the bike's bearings is going to involve so many steps that the owner might not be familiar with(??).

I usually recommend starting with a traditional "oil can tune-up" of all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 8,718
Views: 1,203,128
Posted By dddd

Those later-2000's Trek hybrids are a pretty rare...

Those later-2000's Trek hybrids are a pretty rare sight, but it's a sleek fork/suspension design that I really like so I'm bemoaning the industry having abandoned that style of suspension.
I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 10:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 701
Posted By dddd

I have that exact SR stem with 25.4mm clamping...

I have that exact SR stem with 25.4mm clamping diameter of course.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,995
Posted By dddd

Funnily, I've lately been using a...

Funnily, I've lately been using a theft-deterrent, freebie '88 Cannondale mtb (having a steel fork and lowly Suntour 3040 gear train) for commuting and errands, and found myself repeatedly noting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 801
Posted By dddd

The Davidson frames are quality to their core,...

The Davidson frames are quality to their core, and to include their paint.

And I do like the way that the Impulse rides, especially on hard-charging rides. Comfortable, too.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 701
Posted By dddd

Schwinns, Windsors, Nishikis and many others used...

Schwinns, Windsors, Nishikis and many others used a thicker-walled steerer tube with an ID measuring only 21.1mm or .833", and these stem's quill is normally stamped with one of those two numbers.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-24, 12:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 779
Posted By dddd

The ones that are on the bike. Hopefully the...

The ones that are on the bike. Hopefully the rubber grips are intact.

And I wouldn't pull the cable out of it, the right hand shifter is quite tricky to get buttoned back up with it's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-24, 05:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 779
Posted By dddd

Lastly, those plastic spring covers on...

Lastly, those plastic spring covers on entry-level Shimano brake caliper arms often also serve as the tension-adjust spring boss on one or both of the arms, and can be extremely prone to cracking,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-24, 05:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 779
Posted By dddd

Note that certain of Shimano's similar...

Note that certain of Shimano's similar entry-level cranksets were the subject of a recall during that approximate era.
A google search of the part number found on each pedal eye should turn up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 779
Posted By dddd

It kind of looks like the fork's internal springs...

It kind of looks like the fork's internal springs might be collapsed elastomers, but hopefully not.

I like some of these old forks because of their lighter weight and minimalist travel, making...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-24, 05:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,728
Posted By dddd

I've read these weren't so great functionally. ...

I've read these weren't so great functionally.

Something about the clearances where adjusting the cups didn't fully eliminate chainring wiggle, since the radially-disposed roller's track diameter...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-24, 11:28 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,287
Posted By dddd

I think the frames were all made in Japan, so a...

I think the frames were all made in Japan, so a Superbe or Dura-Ace gruppo might be as good as it gets.

Mine is more of a "bespoke" build done by a Specialized employee using a variety of parts.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-24, 11:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 588
Posted By dddd

I have a Record Triple crankset here, it has...

I have a Record Triple crankset here, it has 10-speed rings on it so I assume it's a ten-speed triple crankset.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-24, 11:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 760
Posted By dddd

Indeed, the headset threading should be the very...

Indeed, the headset threading should be the very Austrian 26x1mm, but the bottom bracket threading will be English.
Stem quill (steerer ID) will be French/metric 22mm.

My guess is that it's a...
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