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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 07:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,497
Posted By Mad Honk

Some days I think my habit of buying used parts...

Some days I think my habit of buying used parts is going to get me. But tonight was another case of correcting the parts I have purchased. I needed to use this VAR tool to get the front caliper to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 742
Views: 51,954
Posted By Mad Honk

I think I have been a bit remiss in my duties as...

I think I have been a bit remiss in my duties as CrapMaster. I had originally asked for pictures of your bikes with BOC parts on them to be posted here. That part of the game seems to have been...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 01:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,497
Posted By Mad Honk

A stormy morning here in Bloomington on Memorial...

A stormy morning here in Bloomington on Memorial Day, so some time to work on the restore of the Trek. I see where the same goes at the Trash Panda Werks this morning. So far no racing at Indy now at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 1,755
Views: 353,311
Posted By Mad Honk

Done. Smiles, CrapMaster Honk

Done. Smiles, CrapMaster Honk
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,497
Posted By Mad Honk

I got a chance to put the FW back together today....

I got a chance to put the FW back together today. With some good luck it will be out of the garage by the end of Memorial day. Smiles, MH...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 720
Posted By Mad Honk

Why not? You now have your clunker challenge...

Why not? You now have your clunker challenge frame. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 09:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,497
Posted By Mad Honk

Today was a good one for the build. I took the...

Today was a good one for the build. I took the freewheel apart and started to restore the cogs. It should be ready to install after a few hours of paint drying. Smiles,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,342
Posted By Mad Honk

I wound up having to shave a bit off the seat...

I wound up having to shave a bit off the seat post for my Ochsner frame. Should have been 26.8 but 26.6 was too small like yours. I had a slightly damaged 26.8 and used a 3M wheel to shave about...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 05:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 475
Posted By Mad Honk

When the larger cogs are replaced the taper on...

When the larger cogs are replaced the taper on the cogs is essential for proper shifting. If they are installed upside down the shifting does not work properly. It happened a few times during my...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-20-24, 06:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 184
Posted By Mad Honk

So now there is speculation that this is actually...

So now there is speculation that this is actually a track bottom bracket. Perhaps I should have started a thread about what it is? In any case it is still up for sale. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 1,755
Views: 353,311
Posted By Mad Honk

Well folks I am done with the fussing around on a...

Well folks I am done with the fussing around on a Mavic wheel. So I have all of the parts from the wheel with out the rim which was damaged beyond repair. Free for cost of shipping (probably less...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 07:40 PM
Replies: 458
Views: 87,327
Posted By Mad Honk

Robvolz , I might be interested in the...

Robvolz ,
I might be interested in the Gios, if Alexthe is not. It is my size, and even though I don't need it, it might be one I would be able to save using Campy parts and restoring it to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-18-24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,096
Posted By Mad Honk

Alexthe Take Ben's advice. If you have an...

Alexthe Take Ben's advice. If you have an inseam of 29-30 inches it will be fine for you to ride. The price is right and I am sure Rob will help with shipping. I am 5'6" with a 29 inch inseam...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 06:27 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,830
Posted By Mad Honk

Hey now! Calling it my problem is a bit over...

Hey now! Calling it my problem is a bit over the top. Just cause I have a huge Campy stash doesn't mean I have a problem. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 7,970
Views: 975,621
Posted By Mad Honk

Last night I spent about an hour tearing a Mavic...

Last night I spent about an hour tearing a Mavic Ksyrium wheel apart since there seems to be story about the Mavic spokes being hard to source. I figured used parts are better than no parts so I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 1,928
Views: 113,983
Posted By Mad Honk

I suspect you can get that half pound by...

I suspect you can get that half pound by switching to the sandals for your riding gear. Those shoes you are wearing are probably a half pound heavier than the sandals. Smiles, MH
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 09:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 369
Posted By Mad Honk

First, Congratulations on your loss of weight! ...

First, Congratulations on your loss of weight! I think you will be Ok with your current ride until you hit the next milestone. When that happens I suspect all of the enablers here and in the C&V...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 7,970
Views: 975,621
Posted By Mad Honk

I wound up fighting with a Mavic rim tonight. I...

I wound up fighting with a Mavic rim tonight. I now know why folks have failures with them; They used an epoxy to hold the spokes and nipple in place! Every spoke nipple needs to be heated to over...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 8,834
Views: 1,149,922
Posted By Mad Honk

Today I got a few Campy levers that were listed...

Today I got a few Campy levers that were listed as for parts from Shop Dog Bikes and I also got a bit of VAR goodness from Wayne at Mel Pinto. Wayne sez the problem with selling the VAR tools is that...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-17-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 184
Posted By Mad Honk

Campy Victory BB FS

I have noticed that another member is selling a set of victory crank arms so anyone wanting to complete the set I have a Victory BB in English threading, 109 in length. It came in as part of a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 06:54 PM
Replies: 742
Views: 51,954
Posted By Mad Honk

By now we have the BOC on it's way again. New...

By now we have the BOC on it's way again. New players need to sign up. Smiles, CrapMaster Honk
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-15-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 562
Posted By Mad Honk

Dave, You need to thank jdawginsc on this...

Dave,
You need to thank jdawginsc on this one, he sent it to me a while back. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-15-24, 11:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 562
Posted By Mad Honk

Is this the elusive part? ...

Is this the elusive part?
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/dsc03283_f659f05e8de5c686a36389d6fea25c70800a2504.jpg
A few scuffs or battle scars but functional....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 07:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 505
Posted By Mad Honk

Rob, The derogatory term was actually "Stonies"...

Rob,
The derogatory term was actually "Stonies" the folks related to the stone cutting history of the area. The town in 1971 was deeply divided and the college students dared not go west of the main...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 07:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 505
Posted By Mad Honk

Sherman, I CAN tell a few stories, Do you have...

Sherman,
I CAN tell a few stories, Do you have a couple of days?
I rode in the twentieth race in 1971 and the race that year used AMF bikes with 26" wheels and balloon tires. The first races used...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 8,834
Views: 1,149,922
Posted By Mad Honk

Today I got a box that was a smaller version of...

Today I got a box that was a smaller version of the BOC from hazetguy . It had a few wonderful gifts inside, including a lot of skewers complete with volute springs which are hard to find. And a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 7,970
Views: 975,621
Posted By Mad Honk

Working on a mobile repair stand. I had the...

Working on a mobile repair stand. I had the accountant at my co-op give me a piece that looked like a display item of some sort. So I think it might work for repair stand to use away from the shop....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,012
Posted By Mad Honk

Put me in the possible category. It will be a...

Put me in the possible category. It will be a day trip if I can make it work, and not a weekend with a ride included. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 8,834
Views: 1,149,922
Posted By Mad Honk

A nice day from postal worker Paul in the MH's...

A nice day from postal worker Paul in the MH's mailbox. Some rather cool Campy goodness from the PNW, and a box of small parts. Smiles, MH...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 07:32 PM
Replies: 458
Views: 87,327
Posted By Mad Honk

Like a dumbass I went to my Co-op tonight looking...

Like a dumbass I went to my Co-op tonight looking for step down ferrules for Mr. Spadoni, and a couple of brake caliper nuts. I wound up working for two hours for a young fella who seems to be a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 03:34 PM
Replies: 8,834
Views: 1,149,922
Posted By Mad Honk

I spent some time on flea bay the other day and...

I spent some time on flea bay the other day and found this item. I wasn't looking for it but I found it interesting and so I bought it because it was pretty cheap.. Arrived today and it really has a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 742
Views: 51,954
Posted By Mad Honk

Pompiere, Your request has been honored...

Pompiere,
Your request has been honored and you are now added to the list of players. Smiles, CrapMaster Honk
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 08:01 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,342
Posted By Mad Honk

AdventureManCO Nice to see you all in on...

AdventureManCO
Nice to see you all in on this endeavor! I'm going to try to do the frame-up with existing stash to get points for Mucho Cheapo utilizing the Trek 950. As of now I have probably...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 07:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 548
Posted By Mad Honk

I would look in a local co-op for some of the...

I would look in a local co-op for some of the stainless housing. We ordered it in 50 foot rolls back in the1980's and it was always available. Now days it seems hard to find, but there are bikes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 6,539
Views: 813,115
Posted By Mad Honk

Skip, Yeah, Co-Op has a few gems but you...

Skip,
Yeah, Co-Op has a few gems but you really gotta look for them, and know what you are looking for and at. The three bars were all taking up space in my carport and will look better if...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 439
Posted By Mad Honk

It will take days and will likely ruin the paint...

It will take days and will likely ruin the paint on the frame unless you use a very dilute mixture and then it will take even longer, Good luck with the project. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 04:49 PM
Replies: 6,539
Views: 813,115
Posted By Mad Honk

Van, and smontanaro...

Van, and smontanaro https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/dsc03262_a04d9cdc8c69608d3d48258527b2eee4a6498678.jpg
I found these today and maybe they are what Skip is looking...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 437
Posted By Mad Honk

I guess there may be some inflation pricing. I...

I guess there may be some inflation pricing. I have paid shipping in the past, but I find they have quite a selection of DT spokes that I buy by the box of 100 which brings spoke prices to about...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 437
Posted By Mad Honk

365 cycles is a pretty good place to look. ...

365 cycles is a pretty good place to look. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 06:46 PM
Replies: 6,539
Views: 813,115
Posted By Mad Honk

smontanaro Well Skip, I don't pay much...

smontanaro
Well Skip,
I don't pay much attention to bar models and such; more about size for shoulder fit. So I found this set, but they are not likely what you want either. Smiles, MH

Different...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 1,755
Views: 353,311
Posted By Mad Honk

stoneageyosh , Here is what is in the box that...

stoneageyosh ,
Here is what is in the box that Carol Merrill is pointing to:
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/dsc03249_ebdce3f7c97ee2f88cea719728eb230915314f3d.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 6,539
Views: 813,115
Posted By Mad Honk

gaucho777 , The grub bolt is not likely to...

gaucho777 ,
The grub bolt is not likely to be found unless someone has one in a damaged RD. Here in the shop I wind up fabricating one from SS 1/4" stock and hand milling to size and then...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 15,502
Views: 4,149,678
Posted By Mad Honk

It certainly looks like the Medai models we sold...

It certainly looks like the Medai models we sold at BGI from West Coast Cycles back in the 1980's. Still one of the best pumps for the money, as it was not Silca priced but worked about the same. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 8,834
Views: 1,149,922
Posted By Mad Honk

Today was some new deraillng bling to spruce up a...

Today was some new deraillng bling to spruce up a few NR units here in the shop. Smiles, MH...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-22-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,683
Posted By Mad Honk

Today while looking for the addy for St. Louis...

Today while looking for the addy for St. Louis bike works I noticed they have quite a few smaller frames on the site and for around $50 each. It might be another source for the height challenged...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 260
Posted By Mad Honk

St. Louis has a great co-op that could benefit...

St. Louis has a great co-op that could benefit from those bikes being donated. Smiles, MH

Edit to give information.
St Louis Bicycle Works
2414 Menard St.
St. Louis, MO 63104
PH: 314-664- 0828...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 07:28 PM
Replies: 353
Views: 20,277
Posted By Mad Honk

The 520 is a nice frame, why not put it into the...

The 520 is a nice frame, why not put it into the Doesn't Fit thread and see what is out here in the forum? Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 07:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,358
Posted By Mad Honk

If it is anodizing you are after I'm not gonna be...

If it is anodizing you are after I'm not gonna be of much help. The item posted sure looked a lot like PC which is what PKI specializes in. May be I should send in a pair of Campy vintage shifters...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 08:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,358
Posted By Mad Honk

BG, I'm sure a trip to see Dawn at Pro Kote...

BG,
I'm sure a trip to see Dawn at Pro Kote Indy could make that happen. But you would have to choose from over a few hundred colors and finishes. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 06:03 PM
Replies: 8,834
Views: 1,149,922
Posted By Mad Honk

A rare gift from the Trash Panda Werks graced my...

A rare gift from the Trash Panda Werks graced my mailbox today! I have been muddling along with a very slow build on a Trek 950, and spending time coaching college golf. And this was a great relief...
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