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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-24, 09:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 602
Posted By SquireBlack

Restoring a Mercian

This arrived in the mail a few days ago:


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I bought it on eBay from the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-23, 08:55 AM
Replies: 6,477
Views: 772,670
Posted By SquireBlack

Or: just buy the tool. E.g. on Wiggle for £10...

Or: just buy the tool. E.g. on Wiggle for £10 (https://www.wiggle.com/p/lifeline-headset-cup-remover)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-23, 09:25 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,121,110
Posted By SquireBlack

Mystery frame

What do you think of this one:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/185938868024

Seller says that he belives it’s a King of Mercia, but I don’t see the evidence for that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-23, 03:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,278
Posted By SquireBlack

A SON Deluxe Widebody. So the Parallex will be...

A SON Deluxe Widebody. So the Parallex will be in chubby company.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-23, 03:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,278
Posted By SquireBlack

I'm shooting for 135mm, and all of the Deore hubs...

I'm shooting for 135mm, and all of the Deore hubs that I originally mentioned were 135mm when I obtained them. (The Shimano 600 tri-color was narrower, which is why I was a little surprised to find...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-23, 10:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,278
Posted By SquireBlack

Isn't that related to the freehub, rather than...

Isn't that related to the freehub, rather than the hub itself? I was assuming that I would install a Hyperglide-C freehub on whichever hub I chose, to get the ability to use the 11-tooth sprocket. (I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-23, 01:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,278
Posted By SquireBlack

Old Shimano Deore Hubs: Mix and Match?

I was thinking of asking this question of rccardr , but figured that I would let everyone see how obsessive I can be!

I'm about to build a new (26") wheel for the Black Shadow Campeur. I had this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-23, 01:36 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 786
Posted By SquireBlack

Is it Chrome, my Cookie Settings, or BikeForums?

Who is responsible for throwing away my posts?

For the third time recently, I spent about 30 minutes composing a post, adding pictures, editing-out my typos, and eventually pressing "Post". Even...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-23, 08:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 512
Posted By SquireBlack

I did invite the crew. But the response was...

I did invite the crew. But the response was silence. I heard (in my head) whispers of "why is he doing that?"

But registration is still open! There have been cancellations.

I've put Babyshoe...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-23, 07:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 512
Posted By SquireBlack

That's the Black Shadow Campeur. The answer is:...

That's the Black Shadow Campeur. The answer is: because I'm still procrastinating on the racks, and hence it still lack's paint. It did occur to me to take it,just to show off. It never rains in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-23, 03:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 512
Posted By SquireBlack

What Bike for BRNW Montana Ride?

I’m signed-up for the fully-supported BRNW Montana Ride in June. I’m wondering which bike to take. My options are my KOF Rivendell Atlantis, or my (off-topic) Open U.P.
(Incidentally, if you are...
Forum: Touring
04-29-23, 03:49 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 254
Posted By SquireBlack

BRNW 2023 Montana Tour

I started a thread in the Pacific Northwest Forum (https://www.bikeforums.net/pacific-northwest/1271630-brnw-montana-2023-a.html) about the Bicycle Rides Northwest supported tour to Montana this...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-29-23, 10:57 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 892
Posted By SquireBlack

BRNW Montana 2023

I'm signed up for BRNW Montana 2023. BRNW — Bicycle Rides Northwest — is the outfit that puts on the Oregon Bicycle Ride, a 200–250 person summer fully supported camping tour. This year, they are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-23, 02:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,281
Posted By SquireBlack

April 9th

9th April is our final night in England. I’m pretty sure that it won’t look like that picture. But I’ll commiserate with you poor guys anyway.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-23, 10:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,281
Posted By SquireBlack

Not my head — I've more hair than that (just). I...

Not my head — I've more hair than that (just). I was there, though, enjoying the portobello mushrooms, as gugie says.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-22, 09:01 PM
Replies: 6,477
Views: 772,670
Posted By SquireBlack

I have a 170mm Sugino triple, with 26-36-46...

I have a 170mm Sugino triple, with 26-36-46 rings, all used but in good shape. Let me know if you are interested, and I’ll take pictures. I also have the cartridge BB to which it was attached,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-22, 11:54 PM
Replies: 6,477
Views: 772,670
Posted By SquireBlack

OK, never afraid to admit my ignorance: what are...

OK, never afraid to admit my ignorance: what are they?

Andrew
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-22, 11:28 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 8,865
Posted By SquireBlack

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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End of the day, when it finally stopped raining. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-22, 09:16 PM
Replies: 6,477
Views: 772,670
Posted By SquireBlack

Additional ideas for workarounds

VintageSteelEU had some excellent suggestions. Here are a couple more:

It's possible to buy M5 Press Nuts in stainless (https://www.jhpfasteners.com/m5-x-0-80-blind-nuts/sb000m51c). These have a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-22, 11:09 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,622
Posted By SquireBlack

Fooled you too, huh? They don't call him the...

Fooled you too, huh? They don't call him the Bike Butcher of Portland for nothin'.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-22, 01:41 PM
Replies: 245
Views: 14,540
Posted By SquireBlack

Accommodation available in Kalispell

I found an AirB'n'B house in Kalispell a while back, but have neglected to pay attention to filling it. Now that's become urgent — the cancellation deadline is 8 June, so I either need to fill or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-22, 11:09 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,926
Posted By SquireBlack

Yes. An old water bottle full of soapy (dish...

Yes. An old water bottle full of soapy (dish detergent) water. Squirt over your valve before you attach the pump head. I would not use grease — too messy, and it may affect the rubber in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-22, 10:53 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 5,703
Posted By SquireBlack

I have to go back to Eroica …

… because I’m running out of marmalade!


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Linn’s...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-22, 10:22 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 5,703
Posted By SquireBlack

Eroica as “Unmeeting”?

For the last several years, Jan Heine (Bicycle Quarterly) has announced a thing called the “Unmeeting”. It’s the opposite of an organized ride. He says quite explicitly that there is no fee, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-22, 06:19 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,606
Posted By SquireBlack

Davestr and SquireBlack have arrived at Ragged...

Davestr and SquireBlack have arrived at Ragged Point. Thor was last seen (by us) in a BMW headed towards Cambria. No 'phone and no WiFi here; there are a couple of computers in the Lobby, one of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-22, 10:01 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,606
Posted By SquireBlack

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Dave, enlisting the help of strangers.

Only...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-22, 06:01 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,606
Posted By SquireBlack

Now at Ripplewood. They have Internet! ...

Now at Ripplewood. They have Internet!

OldCoot That’s a most generous offer. We tried removing the now-non-freewheel, but seem to be unscrewing the cogs from the body, rather than the body...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-22, 04:43 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,606
Posted By SquireBlack

Disaster strikes!

Disaster strikes! Thor’s freewheel is now fixed. Heading to Ripplewood with single gear.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-22, 08:51 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,606
Posted By SquireBlack

Not much to add. Strong winds on day 2 from the...

Not much to add. Strong winds on day 2 from the W and NW, which were sometimes behind us, sometimes in our faces, but mostly had us sailing on a broad reach. Mostly great riding except for a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-22, 12:34 PM
Replies: 6,477
Views: 772,670
Posted By SquireBlack

Tabbed Lock washer

Will this do? It's a little larger OD, but the ID is just about perfect. If I recall correctly, it's from an Atom small flange front hub from the 1970s....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-22, 05:16 PM
Replies: 6,477
Views: 772,670
Posted By SquireBlack

Sturmey Archer Cone Spanner

I found this in my tool box:


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It's quite small — about 2 ½" long. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-22, 05:04 PM
Replies: 2,674
Views: 1,132,826
Posted By SquireBlack

Frame GE 02906 once again

This is my "new" Nishiki once again, cleaned up and in its new role as my around-town fixie. I touched up the worst of the paint chips, but didn't want to paint over the logos.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-22, 06:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 495
Posted By SquireBlack

Are we looking at the drive side fixed cup? Why...

Are we looking at the drive side fixed cup? Why do you call it a retaining ring? Might it just be a spacer?

Perhaps you should remove the cranks, and the adjustable cup, and the BB spindle, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-22, 11:26 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,248
Posted By SquireBlack

Tourica '22

Once again, I'm registered for Eroica — that 2020 registration just keeps on rollin' along. Beginning to look like Eroica '22 will actually happen! But this time I'm planning to ride from my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-22, 11:08 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,636
Posted By SquireBlack

Thank you, uncle uncle . You brightened my day...

Thank you, uncle uncle . You brightened my day :thumb:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-22-22, 07:57 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,753
Posted By SquireBlack

Logo comes off with Lacquer Thinner

The “P” logo seems to be paint. Alcohol on a rag didn’t affect it, but lacquer thinner and a good rub took it right off. The black was unaffected — I think that it’s anodized, but don’t know how to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-20-22, 11:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 783
Posted By SquireBlack

Buy used

The title says it all. If the bike used to be what you want, get an older one.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-22, 11:16 PM
Replies: 6,477
Views: 772,670
Posted By SquireBlack

Purple Cranks to trade

These cranks have been sold

I have this pair of Purple anodised cranks, unbranded. They are from my fixie. 170mm arms, 130mm BCD. I would trade for similar cranks in silver, preferably 165mm arms,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-22, 11:26 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,984
Posted By SquireBlack

Hard life in Tucson

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Gugie takes a pre-lunch nap
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-22, 12:20 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 437
Posted By SquireBlack

Selle San Marco Strada Saddles

Can anyone explain the difference between the Selle San Marco "Strada Hi-Pro" and the regular "Strada" saddles?

The Strada has long been my go-to saddle for those bikes that don't warrant a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-22, 01:19 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,137
Posted By SquireBlack

There is such a route: the shoulder of I-84. I...

There is such a route: the shoulder of I-84. I doubt that this would get more people riding. What's wonderful about riding the gorge is the views along the way, and the classic old highway...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-22, 09:44 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,137
Posted By SquireBlack

There have been quite a few efforts to limit car...

There have been quite a few efforts to limit car traffic on the Historic Highway. Last summer we took an out-of-town relation down the gorge, and stopped at the Multnomah Falls parking lot on I-84. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-22, 12:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 854
Posted By SquireBlack

Cyclo Saddle Loops

These VO loops look like copies of the old Cyclo saddle loops, which you can find on eBay...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-22, 03:41 PM
Replies: 2,674
Views: 1,132,826
Posted By SquireBlack

If it's 2906th frame of the year, it seems...

If it's 2906th frame of the year, it seems unlikely to be late in the year.



Maybe not, then.



It cost me $20 from a guy who had bought it for parts, and stripped it. I had figured that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-22, 11:37 PM
Replies: 2,674
Views: 1,132,826
Posted By SquireBlack

My "New" Nishiki Olympic 12

I just bought this frame — frame only, no components other than the headset. Original paint, quite dinged up. I'm guessing early- to mid-1980s, based on

being a 12-speed, which I presume meant a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-22, 11:26 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 8,047
Posted By SquireBlack

What could possibly go wrong?

What could possibly go wrong?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-21, 07:31 PM
Replies: 6,477
Views: 772,670
Posted By SquireBlack

Thanks for the offer. I actually found a Tange...

Thanks for the offer. I actually found a Tange headset at a the local community bike shop — slightly used, but once I had cleaned it, it looked as good as new.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-21, 08:25 PM
Replies: 6,477
Views: 772,670
Posted By SquireBlack

ISO: 1¼" Threaded Headset

I need a good 1¼" threaded headset. No, that's not a misprint.
Look at this thread (https://www.bikeforums.net/folding-bikes/1243497-bike-friday-headset-replacement.html) if you want to know more:
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-12-21, 07:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,019
Posted By SquireBlack

I did send Bike Friday an email before I posted...

I did send Bike Friday an email before I posted here. As yet I've received no response. I'll 'phone them on Monday if I haven't heard back.Edit: I heard back: they have a stock of basic steel...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-21, 06:29 PM
Replies: 6,477
Views: 772,670
Posted By SquireBlack

ISO: 1¼" Threaded Headset

I need a 1¼ inch threaded headset. A Chris King "Gripnut" headset would be awesome, but I'll take what I can get. Doesn't have to be cosmetically beautiful, but does need to turn smoothly and be...
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