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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,759
Posted By oldschoolbike

If the crank is really 130/74 BCD, then the OP...

If the crank is really 130/74 BCD, then the OP can add a 74 mm BCD granny ring as small as 24T easily. The bolt holes are there. Ignore or remove the outer ring if high gears are not needed, and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,759
Posted By oldschoolbike

The compact crankset is a good idea. It will not...

The compact crankset is a good idea. It will not require any other parts except possibly a different bottom bracket cartridge, and for work, just a shortening of the chain and slight dropping of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-05-24, 06:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 517
Posted By oldschoolbike

Look for a 46-30 crankset option. It will allow...

Look for a 46-30 crankset option. It will allow you to keep the current cassette and rear derailler and still buy you a useful drop in gearing. I am using that on a 135/74 mm BCD triple with just...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 366
Posted By oldschoolbike

Yes, very nice! If the chainrings are healthy, I...

Yes, very nice! If the chainrings are healthy, I would keep the crankset as a nod to the bike's French origin.

oldschoolbike
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-24-24, 11:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 654
Posted By oldschoolbike

135 mm BCD is correct. The Specialities TA...

135 mm BCD is correct. The Specialities TA "Vento" rings fit and work perfectly and are seriously beautiful (if a chainring can be described as such).

Source TA rings at Peter White Cycles in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-23-24, 08:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 654
Posted By oldschoolbike

Yes, the wider cage is part of the problem. ...

Yes, the wider cage is part of the problem. Maybe I should put my pre-indexed Campagnolo Record FD back on, if it can handle 50-40-26, or look for a pre-indexing triple FD that can. To validate...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-22-24, 08:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 421
Posted By oldschoolbike

Maybe the chain comes off because the runs are...

Maybe the chain comes off because the runs are too long and side-to-side slap is unshipping the chain. That was a constant problem on the only recumbent I ever had any real contact with. If so, OP...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-21-24, 09:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 421
Posted By oldschoolbike

75 mm between holes sounds like it might actually...

75 mm between holes sounds like it might actually be the common 76.4 mm or 130 mm BCD (Bolt Circle Diameter). It's easy to make that measurement error. If you can confirm that it's really 130 BCD...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-21-24, 07:56 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 654
Posted By oldschoolbike

Down shift aids on chainring

I am running a KMC x8 chain on a Campagnolo Racing Triple 9 sp. 30-40-50 chainset with Racing Triple FD. The down shift from middle to granny is very sluggish due to chain length between cage...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-08-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 241
Posted By oldschoolbike

Road frames from the '80s and '90s typically have...

Road frames from the '80s and '90s typically have tight tire clearances at the fork crown and rear stays. That will make it difficult to install reasonable commuting tires (28 mm at least), to say...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-01-24, 08:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 332
Posted By oldschoolbike

Thank you for the feedback and thoughtful advice....

Thank you for the feedback and thoughtful advice. My continued confidence in Campagnolo appears to be well-placed.

I don't want to make the leap to Chorus 12 for several reasons:
1. Cost,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-28-24, 05:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 332
Posted By oldschoolbike

Centaur 11-sp issues?

Are there any known issues with the Campagnolo Centaur 11-speed drivetrain? I am considering gathering the bits now while still available, for an upgrade from Veloce 10-speed a few years down the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-27-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 143
Posted By oldschoolbike

The French company Specialites TA makes great...

The French company Specialites TA makes great quality chainrings in just about every configuration, but their web site is not that easy to use. If you are in the States, try Peter White Cycles. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-23-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,825
Posted By oldschoolbike

Tubulars ride wonderfully compared to clinchers. ...

Tubulars ride wonderfully compared to clinchers. I think it may be due to the circular vs U-shaped cross-section preventing the sidewalls from transmitting vertical shocks to the rim, but it may...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-23-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,825
Posted By oldschoolbike

Changing your forks will be messy. Wheels, on...

Changing your forks will be messy. Wheels, on the other hand, are (well, were in 2008) meant to be interchangeable.

I solved my harsh-riding issue by selling the economy factory wheels and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-13-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 615
Posted By oldschoolbike

I found that the Sturmey-Archer (actually SunRace...

I found that the Sturmey-Archer (actually SunRace I think) single freewheels are very good for the price. A White Industries would be tempting if this was not for a commuter/errand bike that gets...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-28-23, 08:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 472
Posted By oldschoolbike

If your current Veloce drivetrain is healthy,...

If your current Veloce drivetrain is healthy, consider keeping everything BUT the crankset, and swapping it for a compact (50-34) or subcompact (46-30) set. I swapped a 46-30 into my Veloce 10-speed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-02-23, 05:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,611
Posted By oldschoolbike

Pump choice has been a good discussion for at...

Pump choice has been a good discussion for at least 50 years. My choice has al;ways been and still is a Zefal frame pump, on the seat tube. The current incarnation is the Zefal HPx, which is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-12-23, 07:57 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,461
Posted By oldschoolbike

I have sometimes wondered if some well-placed...

I have sometimes wondered if some well-placed drops of epoxy on the inside of the large chainring would prevent the chain getting stuck in the gap.

oldschoolbike
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-11-23, 06:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,461
Posted By oldschoolbike

Probably any 2 x 10 drivetrain on any road bike...

Probably any 2 x 10 drivetrain on any road bike with relatively short chainstays will do this in one or two small/small gears if it has a 16 tooth chainring difference and a standard chainline. You...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-19-23, 04:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,096
Posted By oldschoolbike

I realize I am in this thread late, but it struck...

I realize I am in this thread late, but it struck a cord with me as I struggled with knocking myself. It's not chain slack, it is the outer body knocking back and forth on sloppy bearings as chain...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-19-23, 06:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,042
Posted By oldschoolbike

The back nut (trapping the spring) and the short...

The back nut (trapping the spring) and the short fixed arm are both threaded, and are jammed together like hub a cone and locknut. You need to start by backing the nut off with the correct size open...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-10-23, 07:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,043
Posted By oldschoolbike

I installed Cadence and plan to give it a week or...

I installed Cadence and plan to give it a week or so before either keeping it or trying one of the other suggestions. It does indeed meet my criteria, but it is very laggy in use. That may be my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-23, 01:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 260
Posted By oldschoolbike

Some things are much better (like adjusting...

Some things are much better (like adjusting headset bearings), some things are much worse (like changing gear cables), and some things are exactly the same (like cleaning and lubing derailleur...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-06-23, 07:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,043
Posted By oldschoolbike

Trip tracker Android app

I am looking for a GPS trip tracker in the form of an Android app, to replace the Journey Tracker I had on my Blackberry for ten years. I want it to be able to display trip altitude and speed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-31-23, 10:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 739
Posted By oldschoolbike

Yes, See the picture I grabbed from...

Yes, See the picture I grabbed from sheldonbrown.com. It shows the inside faces of a few different styles of ramped and pinned rings. From the outside face you only see the pins. They look like...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-23, 07:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 739
Posted By oldschoolbike

Spa Cycles in the UK (spacycles.co. uk) has a...

Spa Cycles in the UK (spacycles.co. uk) has a thorough listing of TA and Stronglight chainrings. I cannot confirm availability of 135 BCD Stronglight middle rings (with shifting aids) there or at...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-27-23, 06:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 739
Posted By oldschoolbike

If it is BCD 135 and 74, you want Specialities TA...

If it is BCD 135 and 74, you want Specialities TA Vento rings for middle and outer, and Zelito for the granny. Be sure to specify middle, or you will not get the shifting aids to get up from the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-13-23, 07:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 439
Posted By oldschoolbike

Yes, the Campagnolo doubles and the very...

Yes, the Campagnolo doubles and the very desirable Centaur Triple and Racing Triple cranks were 135 BCD. Still easily found. Not sure about track cranks of the era, but I do not recall seeing track...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-12-23, 07:39 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,971
Posted By oldschoolbike

With loose reference to the Brandt book, there...

With loose reference to the Brandt book, there would be only one real issue with such a wheel: Radial spoke tensions would work together to pull outward on the hub flange, while crossed spoke...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-23, 08:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 548
Posted By oldschoolbike

Swissstop sells pads of various compounds to...

Swissstop sells pads of various compounds to address exactly that. I believe their name for low profile pads is EVO. Also, check that there are no plain washers inside the arms in your current...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-20-23, 11:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 771
Posted By oldschoolbike

Yes, the existing front derailler may not be the...

Yes, the existing front derailler may not be the perfect choice, but the crankset is the place to start and this is an excellent choice. Among other things, the OP will be able to fine-tune the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-23, 08:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 687
Posted By oldschoolbike

Heat shrink cold be persuaded to stay on the...

Heat shrink cold be persuaded to stay on the spring by shrinking it and would definitely be tidy, but I don't think it would be slippery and durable enough.

oldschoolbike.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-23, 08:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 687
Posted By oldschoolbike

I have been mulling over how to produce those...

I have been mulling over how to produce those sleeves in brass (K and S from the hobby shop) by flaring the ends with a home-made flaring die and punch, but I can't figure out how to do both ends...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-23, 08:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 687
Posted By oldschoolbike

Thanks!

Thank you! A sensible and useful answer. Cable liner is designed to be tough and slippery. I do wonder if it will stay in place without the flares, but it's no big deal if it does fall out on a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-14-23, 08:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 687
Posted By oldschoolbike

Been there, thanks. Minimum order 15 Euros (!)...

Been there, thanks. Minimum order 15 Euros (!) and they don't have enough stock for me to buy a bunch to make it worth it. I have three bikes with these things so I wouldn't really mind buying up...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-14-23, 05:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 687
Posted By oldschoolbike

Spring Sleeve for Dual Pivot Brake

Does anybody know of a source or substitute for the brake spring sleeves used on Shimano, Taiwanese Campagnolo, and Dia-Compe dual pivot side pulls? Shimano part number is 84B11000,and the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-12-23, 04:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 815
Posted By oldschoolbike

This is why I rode a fixed gear in the winter. ...

This is why I rode a fixed gear in the winter. Everything moving is also self cleaning. I did use a front caliper brake for better days, which was probably OK only because both cable ends faced...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-08-23, 09:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 966
Posted By oldschoolbike

If you can't find a suitable nutted donor, you...

If you can't find a suitable nutted donor, you can get this adapter made by JTek Engineering:
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-16-23, 07:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 210
Posted By oldschoolbike

Swissstop for Dia-compe?

Will the Swissstop Flash Pro BXP brake pads with holders fit my Dia-Compe BRS-100 dual pivot brake calipers? I think the issues would be arm thickness and slot width, but there may be other things...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-16-22, 07:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,317
Posted By oldschoolbike

Back to a triple? Maybe when I go Centaur 11, if...

Back to a triple? Maybe when I go Centaur 11, if they do triple and if I need/want it. The top gear cogs are also smaller than on Veloce 10 so maybe I won't, until my mid seventies or later. Also,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-15-22, 09:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,317
Posted By oldschoolbike

I have the exact same dilemma, except that I am...

I have the exact same dilemma, except that I am serious about hills and at 64 I was pretty much at my limit with my current 29T Veloce 10-speed cassette and a 48-34 crank. This year I switched to a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-22, 07:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 180
Posted By oldschoolbike

SwissStop for Dia-Compe dual pivot brakes

Which SwissStop cartridge/pad assembly will fit Dia-Compe BRS-101 dual pivot brakes, and give the "orbital" adjustment feature?

oldschoolbe
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-01-22, 11:58 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,892
Posted By oldschoolbike

It IS a huge ordeal, on some Shimano systems at...

It IS a huge ordeal, on some Shimano systems at least. Maintainability and repairability should be right up there with reliability and durability.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-31-22, 07:58 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,892
Posted By oldschoolbike

I can't say that the Campagnolo stuff goes...

I can't say that the Campagnolo stuff goes further before this failure, but I can say that it's a LOT easier to deal with when it does happen. To be specific, that's a Veloce 10-speed vs. Shimano...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-10-22, 02:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 884
Posted By oldschoolbike

My guess is the IRD ones come from Taiwan in...

My guess is the IRD ones come from Taiwan in batches, It might be a long time before a batch of triplizers is a priority, but eventually, when the supply chain for more normal things is filled better...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-09-22, 03:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 884
Posted By oldschoolbike

Crankycrank has the right answer. The TA...

Crankycrank has the right answer. The TA Zephyr-K "triplizer" is engineered and manufactured to be your solution, without drilling or tapping anything. Trouble is, they seem to be out of stock,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-27-22, 09:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,379
Posted By oldschoolbike

...or a re-purposed printer cartridge refill...

...or a re-purposed printer cartridge refill bottle, the type with the blunt steel needle.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-22, 04:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 723
Posted By oldschoolbike

I am with "cranky old road" on this. The Dog...

I am with "cranky old road" on this. The Dog Fang seems to be the tidiest solution, and I will get one at the first sign of trouble with my new 46/30 setup.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-22, 09:02 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,134
Posted By oldschoolbike

Some Competitions had brass bushings. Those were...

Some Competitions had brass bushings. Those were great brakes.

oldschoolbike
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