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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-23, 07:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 334
Posted By Wright Bros

It looks like the axle fits well back into the...

It looks like the axle fits well back into the dropout, do you really need to fight this battle? The dropout might break through the screw hole.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-23, 11:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 538
Posted By Wright Bros

I've mostly used black Krylon which I'm pretty...

I've mostly used black Krylon which I'm pretty sure is lacquer by how quickly it dries.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-23, 10:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 538
Posted By Wright Bros

I've painted over chrome many times by just...

I've painted over chrome many times by just cleaning it with alcohol and painting. It never peels and in fact it pretty hard to remove but when you do the chrome looks brand new underneath if you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-23, 10:41 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,129,637
Posted By Wright Bros

I have a '98 920 I bought new as a couple year...

I have a '98 920 I bought new as a couple year left over. It's a great bike that I've upgraded over the years. Trek brought the 920's frame back in '99 as the 930 with suspension fork and I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-22, 10:54 PM
Replies: 463
Views: 63,423
Posted By Wright Bros

Our Basenji, Lady. ...

Our Basenji, Lady.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-25-22, 01:06 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,355
Posted By Wright Bros

My lugged '92 Trek 930 with first design Origin8...

My lugged '92 Trek 930 with first design Origin8 Gary Bar and Terry stem. The silver sleeve on the top tube is to protect the top tube from the handlebars.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-22, 01:12 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,154,881
Posted By Wright Bros

1993 Bridgestone RB-1, no relation. ...

1993 Bridgestone RB-1, no relation.
https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/bik/d/golf-1993-bridgestone-rb-55-cm/7567427660.html
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-22, 11:49 PM
Replies: 7,829
Views: 931,342
Posted By Wright Bros

Just finished a overhaul on a Centurion Le Mans...

Just finished a overhaul on a Centurion Le Mans 12 for a guy at work.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-22, 12:35 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 53,040
Posted By Wright Bros

From the "Asian Serial Number Guide" sticky...

From the "Asian Serial Number Guide" sticky pgtnice's serial number breaks down to Panasonic. My PDG 2 has a similar s/n. Wouldn't this indicate they were indeed made in Japan?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-21, 01:09 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,771
Posted By Wright Bros

'92 Paramount PDG 2 ...

'92 Paramount PDG 2

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-19, 04:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,989
Posted By Wright Bros

Planet Bike in the UK sells a Holdsworth 48-34...

Planet Bike in the UK sells a Holdsworth 48-34 Drillium crankset that looks pretty nice and it's on sale for $99. I run one of their 53-39 cranks on my Japanamount and love it, very nice shifting. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-19, 03:37 PM
Replies: 604
Views: 76,932
Posted By Wright Bros

1992 PDG2 https://i.imgur.com/voFSD08.jpg

1992 PDG2

https://i.imgur.com/voFSD08.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-19, 08:27 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,600
Posted By Wright Bros

What size?? It all depends on how high you like...

What size?? It all depends on how high you like your handlebars. Have you read through their catalogs from back then? they're online. Grant spells out his philosophy on sizing with longer top tubes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-19, 11:04 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 53,040
Posted By Wright Bros

This is the second Asian Paramount I've had,...

This is the second Asian Paramount I've had, found it 3 yrs ago in as new condition. I love the fancy lugs and the ride is great but stiff.

https://i.imgur.com/voFSD08.jpg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-23-18, 04:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,432
Posted By Wright Bros

An automatic center punch will work good also,...

An automatic center punch will work good also, poor man's knurling.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-23-18, 04:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,772
Posted By Wright Bros

My pump has pipe thread, I bought a replacement...

My pump has pipe thread, I bought a replacement gage from Grainger along with a shutoff valve to isolate the gage from snapping from 100 psi to zero instantly.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-18, 06:36 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,167
Posted By Wright Bros

I bought a bike from that place, they're well...

I bought a bike from that place, they're well known to be A-holes, don't expect any warm and fuzzy interactions with them about these old bikes. In the late '90s he still had loads of Trek lugged...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-18, 06:19 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,355
Posted By Wright Bros

Pic of my Trek 930 to replace the one photobucket...

Pic of my Trek 930 to replace the one photobucket deleted.

https://i.imgur.com/Eb8lZXK.jpg?1
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-18, 12:01 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 35,543
Posted By Wright Bros

I put a lot of miles on this one. ...

I put a lot of miles on this one.

https://i.imgur.com/TCSUD8y.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-18, 07:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,079
Posted By Wright Bros

James, sorry to hear about your injury. I'm not...

James, sorry to hear about your injury. I'm not sure if a Separated Shoulder can lead to Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder) but you definitely don't want anything to do with that. Ask your Doc...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-18, 02:29 PM
Replies: 356
Views: 54,748
Posted By Wright Bros

To redeem my card I'd be happy just to receive a...

To redeem my card I'd be happy just to receive a print copy of the catalog. I love my old B-stone catalogs and they for sure helped shape my love of traditional bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-17, 06:14 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 16,013
Posted By Wright Bros

James, glad you were able to pick up a PDG...

James, glad you were able to pick up a PDG Paramount and it's a Beauty! Congats
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-16, 08:51 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,735
Posted By Wright Bros

In my experience the lower the bars the narrower...

In my experience the lower the bars the narrower you want the saddle. I have many B17s but they just feel too wide on my road bike which has a Brooks Pro.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-16, 04:57 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,971
Posted By Wright Bros

The last pins I bought I got from Harris Cyclery,...

The last pins I bought I got from Harris Cyclery, not sure if they still carry them.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-16, 05:04 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,979
Posted By Wright Bros

You could look for a '93-'94 Bstone RB1. IIRC...

You could look for a '93-'94 Bstone RB1. IIRC they'll take fenders.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-16, 10:46 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,752
Posted By Wright Bros

Older bikes are neat especially if you like...

Older bikes are neat especially if you like working on them as much as riding them. I love my '92 Paramount and feel one of those would be great for a guy your size, maybe just a bit racey though. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-16, 06:13 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 14,336
Posted By Wright Bros

To me it looks like the logo is lightly etched,...

To me it looks like the logo is lightly etched, from a couple feet away you can't really see it. In another thread on the Holdsworth drillium crank it was mentioned using highlighting paint to cover...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-16, 07:01 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 14,336
Posted By Wright Bros

I'm bumping this thread, I just picked up one of...

I'm bumping this thread, I just picked up one of these Holdsworth cranksets and it sure is nice. The price seems to fluctuate but I paid $106 shipped from the UK, great deal.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-16, 01:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 771
Posted By Wright Bros

Thanks Scooper, The interveiw was over too soon.

Thanks Scooper, The interveiw was over too soon.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-16, 01:41 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,647
Posted By Wright Bros

One nice thing about larger frames is you can...

One nice thing about larger frames is you can more easily get the handlebars higher. If you're younger now that may not mean much but later it makes for a much more comfortable ride. Is the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-16, 06:05 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 37,786
Posted By Wright Bros

My '92 Paramount PDG 2, 62cm, Brooks Pro and 25mm...

My '92 Paramount PDG 2, 62cm, Brooks Pro and 25mm wire bead tires = 24.8
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-20-16, 09:37 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 25,296
Posted By Wright Bros

I don't know about Campy grease, I use Lubriplate...

I don't know about Campy grease, I use Lubriplate 130-AA but if the Never-Seez you use is Bostic Pure Nickel you've made a great choice.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-16, 05:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,027
Posted By Wright Bros

Did some reaserch and found info on your Exage...

Did some reaserch and found info on your Exage levers The Cycle: Great Moments in Obscure, Cheap Parts: Shimano Exage Brake Levers...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-16, 03:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,027
Posted By Wright Bros

Is your 7 speed Exage 500EX stuff wore out? I...

Is your 7 speed Exage 500EX stuff wore out? I picked up the same model bike this summer and immediately started thinking 8 speed (that's what all my other bikes are) but the more I rode it the less...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
10-12-16, 12:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,000
Posted By Wright Bros

Very Cool, thanks guys. The one I saw was kind...

Very Cool, thanks guys. The one I saw was kind of pricey for garage sale fare.
Forum: Beach Cruisers
10-12-16, 10:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,000
Posted By Wright Bros

Schwinn Corvette 3 spd hub w/derailleur

Years ago I saw a old Schwinn Corvette at a garage sale that had a 3 speed SA rear hub and a derailleur with 3 cogs for a total of 9 speeds. I've never seen reference to this setup before or since....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-16, 07:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,736
Posted By Wright Bros

According to the internets some unnamed worker...

According to the internets some unnamed worker bee in Taiwan or China made it, it doesn't have a sticker.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-16, 05:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,736
Posted By Wright Bros

I had the BB out of my Paramount PDG2 and snapped...

I had the BB out of my Paramount PDG2 and snapped some pics.

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu14/guppymech/IMG_0413_zpshqurlt4d.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-16, 12:46 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,919
Posted By Wright Bros

You forgot a pic of 'Heart Attack Hill' coming...

You forgot a pic of 'Heart Attack Hill' coming out of South Elgin, Good Times!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-16, 04:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,821
Posted By Wright Bros

My '92 Paramount PDG has Exage 500 DT shifters...

My '92 Paramount PDG has Exage 500 DT shifters and the left one does the same.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-16, 11:08 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,355
Posted By Wright Bros

Thanks, They're the first design of the Gary Bar...

Thanks, They're the first design of the Gary Bar from Origin8. I don't think they were very popular as they won't accept barcon shifters. I enlarged the ends of mine with a adjustable reamer at my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-16, 01:26 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,355
Posted By Wright Bros

It's getting to be that time of year in the...

It's getting to be that time of year in the midwest, installed my Planet Bike fenders on the 930.

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu14/guppymech/IMG_0392_zpstzy1rsht.jpg...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-01-16, 07:45 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 12,967
Posted By Wright Bros

Put the chain in a plastic water bottle with the...

Put the chain in a plastic water bottle with the solvet of your choice and agitate. Do that a couple times then refill the bottle with oil and let it soak/agitate. Hang up the chain to let the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-30-16, 06:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,865
Posted By Wright Bros

That crack is going to progress until the lug...

That crack is going to progress until the lug pops off, it's what cracks do.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-16, 03:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,736
Posted By Wright Bros

Japanamounts seem to get a bad rap but the inside...

Japanamounts seem to get a bad rap but the inside of the BB of mine is gorgeous. The build quality and Paramount OS lugs are very nice plus the bikes' readily adapt to modern components.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-25-16, 12:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,411
Posted By Wright Bros

Next time you install a cartridge BB, first screw...

Next time you install a cartridge BB, first screw the NDS cup in a ways to act as a cetering guide for the DS main cartridge body. Once you have the cartridge started in it's threads correctly back...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-24-16, 07:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,858
Posted By Wright Bros

Maybe try some orange panels or tubes. Orange and...

Maybe try some orange panels or tubes. Orange and Black go great together. I loved my old black bike because it was easy to touch up.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-16, 07:01 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,355
Posted By Wright Bros

Check out this Sunlite quill stem, kinda similar...

Check out this Sunlite quill stem, kinda similar to the LD. Sunlite Alloy 2-Bolt Stem - 1-1/8" x 80mm, 25.4mm Clamp, 25-Degree, Silver Anodized...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-21-16, 02:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 15,938
Posted By Wright Bros

Aircraft control cable tensiometers are very...

Aircraft control cable tensiometers are very similar to spoke tensiometers. The cable tensiometers we use at my work have a steel test bar that is specific to each guage. When the bar is set up in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-16, 12:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,808
Posted By Wright Bros

I defer to John Barnett and he says dry tapers.

I defer to John Barnett and he says dry tapers.
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