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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 04:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 273
Posted By 777funk

I taped closer to the stem when I unwrapped for...

I taped closer to the stem when I unwrapped for the cable work. So maybe that's why it's closer (not that it's stock). It's a great quality bike. I like this model and the era as far as component...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 07:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 273
Posted By 777funk

This seems to be leather. It's a 2005 bike....

This seems to be leather. It's a 2005 bike. Everything seems stock to me (Bontrager components and looks un messed with... other than that I had to re electrical tape the ends after a cable repair)....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 12:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 273
Posted By 777funk

Bontrager Grip Tape on early 2000s Trek 520... Leather?

It looks and stretches (very little) like leather. Would Trek USA have been using leather bar tape on a 2005 Trek 520?

I'm on a quest to replicate the feel of the original bar tape.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-17-23, 06:05 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,773
Posted By 777funk

Yes... lol. I figured you were joking on the 8mm....

Yes... lol. I figured you were joking on the 8mm. Had to joke back a little : )
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-17-23, 03:23 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,773
Posted By 777funk

I think I will go with the tighter tolerance of...

I think I will go with the tighter tolerance of 5/16". Can't have that 0.002" extra with the 8mm hole. We're talking ultra precision rubber here with this batch of Chinese 27" 1-1/8" Schrader tubes....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-16-23, 07:55 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,773
Posted By 777funk

I do have a couple of those adapters and use them...

I do have a couple of those adapters and use them when I use the 12V inflator. But I find them to be a bit of an annoyance vs my bikes with Schraders. Especially so when filling a few bikes at a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-16-23, 06:21 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,773
Posted By 777funk

Would I be foolish to drill Trek rims to fit Schraders?

I can't see any advantage (fill me in if I'm wrong) to using Presta valves. They leak down about the same from what I can see and still develop pin hole leaks at the stem base just like anything...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-23, 07:16 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 179
Posted By 777funk

2003 Fuji quality? Specifically Finest. Still using good tubing?

Was Fuji still making a decent Finest in 2003? Looks like a list weight of 22 lbs so I would think that would mean light weight butted (or at least not gas pipe) tunbng?

I assume Taiwan by that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-23, 06:02 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,095
Posted By 777funk

Yes, for many, losing 5lbs (body weight) would be...

Yes, for many, losing 5lbs (body weight) would be the easiest/best route. I have a pretty thin build. I guess maybe because of that, I notice the difference between my usual 35lb bike (which I like)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-23, 05:37 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,095
Posted By 777funk

Maybe part of my lack of light bikes is price. I...

Maybe part of my lack of light bikes is price. I search most of these bikes and I'm finding prices nearing $1k. That's part of the appeal of vintage to me (sometimes more affordable). But they also...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-23, 08:58 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,095
Posted By 777funk

That's quite a nice list! Are all the above steel?

That's quite a nice list! Are all the above steel?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-23, 08:52 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,095
Posted By 777funk

Maybe I'm looking at bikes that are too old. I...

Maybe I'm looking at bikes that are too old. I guess I don't know what I'm looking for! Thus the thread.

I know what I like (smooth riding steel bikes). My only minor complaint is that they're a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-23, 08:41 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,095
Posted By 777funk

I have owned a pile of them (Puch, Raleigh,...

I have owned a pile of them (Puch, Raleigh, Schwinn, others) and have yet to get below 29lbs. The only road bikes I've owned lighter than that are 90s or later Treks (a 520 touring bike at 25lbs and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-23, 08:29 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,095
Posted By 777funk

Which vintage steel road bikes are 25 lbs and under?

I read an old ad for Puch and one of their 531 frames weighed in at 21 lbs. After seeing this, I am curious (since I will likely never find this model) what other bikes (steel) are in that light of a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-20-23, 08:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 563
Posted By 777funk

Yes good idea! I'm hearing a creaking when...

Yes good idea! I'm hearing a creaking when pedaling every few seconds. I think I was thinking BB, but I believe it's in the pedals (vintage Puch bike with steel pedals). If I pedal on only the crank...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-20-23, 08:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 563
Posted By 777funk

That's it! I love the way he has the...

That's it! I love the way he has the troubleshooting section for noises.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-20-23, 07:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 563
Posted By 777funk

The Website with common bike noise causes?

I can't seem to find this website. Is anyone else familar with it? Has common causes from brake squeaks, etc. Good diagnostic website.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-15-23, 07:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,134
Posted By 777funk

Old thread but as the OP, I will revive it. ...

Old thread but as the OP, I will revive it.

Thanks for the suggestions! I tried a Panaracer Pasela when replacing a 27" x 1 1/4" on my favorite Sears Puch road bike and it rides better than ever,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-23, 07:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 954
Posted By 777funk

This is the truth. I've ended up with a half...

This is the truth. I've ended up with a half dozen 70s road bikes that ride good to great for so little money that I couldn't pass them up. But... the more of those I find, the more tires and tubes I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-23, 02:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 954
Posted By 777funk

Yes! and forget rain... hit grass with a little...

Yes! and forget rain... hit grass with a little dew on it, bye bye brakes. That was originally one reason I wanted to switch the wheels out to something more modern. But, I ended up going back to the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-23, 08:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 954
Posted By 777funk

OP back. Had a day of traveling followed by a 1/2...

OP back. Had a day of traveling followed by a 1/2 day of messing with the bike in question. It all worked out pretty well. I bought a Trek today with a 9 speed cassette and 700c narrower than than...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-23, 02:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 954
Posted By 777funk

Toss the Chromed Steel 27s and install modern Aluminum 700c. How hard?

I can see that the cassette setup is going to be different and probably wider frame spacing. I can handle cold bending it. But I have no idea on the cassette.Totally unfamiliar territory for me. What...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-23, 07:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 415
Posted By 777funk

Thank you! I ended up ordering an aluminum...

Thank you! I ended up ordering an aluminum replacement or I would take you up on that. Thank you very much for the generous offer! Looking forward to getting the bike back on the road.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-23, 04:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 415
Posted By 777funk

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1711x1369/tgacn_3d1420869a79cb338f245a587a7c7750eceb0df7.jpg
This Peugot also has the bushing I speak of between the brake lever housing and the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-23, 04:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 415
Posted By 777funk

Vintage (70s) road bike. Plastic bushing between brake cable / brake lever. Name?

I just had this pull through the brake lever housing on my 70s Raleigh. I'd like to buy a new one but no idea what it's called or how to find it. I see the same bushing between the cable and the...
Forum: Touring
09-29-23, 03:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,499
Posted By 777funk

To date, it's the nicest riding bike I've owned....

To date, it's the nicest riding bike I've owned. Really zero complaints. I also have a Raleigh 10 speed that rides almost as nice but I don't ride in drop position and the bars make my palms sore...
Forum: Touring
09-28-23, 02:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,499
Posted By 777funk

I believe you are correct. And it is a 2006 based...

I believe you are correct. And it is a 2006 based on the serial number. Here is the color for those who wonder what Willow Green looks like....
Forum: Touring
09-27-23, 08:18 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,499
Posted By 777funk

I would guess you are correct. The craftsmanship...

I would guess you are correct. The craftsmanship of the lugged bikes is nicer. I wonder if the later components would be considered improved. This is one of the last two years of the 520 with USA...
Forum: Touring
09-26-23, 07:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,499
Posted By 777funk

I am so used to the 70s downtube shifters that I...

I am so used to the 70s downtube shifters that I prefer them to what the Trek has. But I think I like the brifters better still. I don't usually ride with my hands down in the drop bars, so the bar...
Forum: Touring
09-26-23, 05:05 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,499
Posted By 777funk

I was able to look up the serial and it has year...

I was able to look up the serial and it has year code A (last letter of the serial) which is 2006.

And to my quality meter, it's a very nice bike. The shifting is a little dated for 2023 (levers...
Forum: Touring
09-23-23, 07:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,499
Posted By 777funk

Thanks! I grew up in SE WI. So Trek is a good...

Thanks! I grew up in SE WI. So Trek is a good brand of bike to be riding I suppose. Esp a WI made Trek. This one has Bontrager wheels, tires, and much of the other hardware. I will see when it was...
Forum: Touring
09-23-23, 09:41 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,499
Posted By 777funk

When was the Trek 520 last made in USA? Decent bike?

I recently acquired and tuned up an old USA 520. I have no idea when it was made, but I'm guessing late 90s or early 2000s by the hardware and color.

It seems like a very nice bike to me. But I've...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-18-21, 04:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,134
Posted By 777funk

I guess I don't know better enough to know a...

I guess I don't know better enough to know a difference. All my bike tires are around $20 (CST, other brands I don't know) and the existing good tire on that bike is a Bell and all ride just fine...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-16-21, 02:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,134
Posted By 777funk

It just happens that my favorite of them has one...

It just happens that my favorite of them has one bad tire. But I'd like to keep a couple extra on hand for down the road.

And... I have 2 or 3 bikes I really like. Thus WANTing to keep them in the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-16-21, 07:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,134
Posted By 777funk

cheap source for 27" tires?

i have a bunch of old road bikes with rotting/flaking gumwalls on them. Is there a good way to find tires for a little less? Seems like the cheapest I see on ebay is $20 shipped. I'd like to buy 5-10...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-08-21, 08:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 755
Posted By 777funk

One thing I thought of with the bike seat over...

One thing I thought of with the bike seat over the rear wheel... if the bike goes down sideways for any reason, the child in the seat stands a good chance of hitting their head on the pavement or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-07-21, 07:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 755
Posted By 777funk

We've had one of those wagons for kids and pets....

We've had one of those wagons for kids and pets. I always thought it slowed me down too much. The seat is more efficient. But... I think it's a little more dangerous. I had it on a road bike today...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-07-21, 03:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 755
Posted By 777funk

Best bike type for a Toddler seat?

If you've ever ridden with one of these things (loaded with a 30 lb toddler), it changes the balance of the bike. I would describe it as top/rear heavy since the toddler weighs as much as the bike,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-07-21, 07:51 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,180
Posted By 777funk

It's about 0.25" (total) wider than the axle...

It's about 0.25" (total) wider than the axle (with no skewer tension). With everything tight, it all sits perfectly. It's an old Sears Austria (Puch maybe) road bike with chromed steel wheels. I will...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-07-21, 07:30 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,180
Posted By 777funk

Don't quote me on it... or maybe do quote me if...

Don't quote me on it... or maybe do quote me if I'm mis-typing... but I don't think I've mentioned dozens. I do have about a dozen bikes right now between my bike and family, but I consider myself...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-07-21, 04:25 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,180
Posted By 777funk

Ok thanks! I was picturing a failure of the small...

Ok thanks! I was picturing a failure of the small bolt (yes only loaded in tension, no radial load). If it failed the dropouts could spread and the axle could pass through it. It sounds like this...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-06-21, 08:00 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,180
Posted By 777funk

Quick release skewer. These scare me! Can I convert to a solid bolt?

I have an old 10 speed with a quick release skewer and it occurred to me that if for some reason the little 4 or 5mm diameter inner bolt were to fail, my rear wheel would come off.

Does this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-03-21, 06:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,660
Posted By 777funk

It seems like that quarter turn extra on the...

It seems like that quarter turn extra on the limit adjustment helps. I'll bet it is all the above (cable grime, adjustment fine tuning, wear, etc) to a certain extent. But the quarter turn extra is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-03-21, 06:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 781
Posted By 777funk

I bought one of the Koolstop sets and it will...

I bought one of the Koolstop sets and it will skid the rear tire after a rev or two of the wheel. MUCH better than the stock old pads. I also saw that there's a leather pad available in some...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-03-21, 06:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,470
Posted By 777funk

Thanks to all for the comments and encouragment....

Thanks to all for the comments and encouragment. I bought a park tool 3 in 1 and tried on another bike (Fuji with aluminum rims) and it turned out Great! I think it had to do with this rim being an...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-01-21, 08:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 941
Posted By 777funk

Probably so. I did look on ebay in sold listings...

Probably so. I did look on ebay in sold listings and saw one set for $69 (tires and wheels). I also found tires for around $40-$50 a pair. Rims can be had with spokes for $60 to $100 on the cheap...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-01-21, 08:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 941
Posted By 777funk

I didn't think of that with the braking force....

I didn't think of that with the braking force. Makes sense. I would think going from chromed steel to aluminum would help bring up the braking force a good bit. I notice all my aluminum wheel bikes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-01-21, 07:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 941
Posted By 777funk

New 700c rims to replace 27x 1 1/4 wheels?

I have a new to me old Austrian Sears (I think Puch made) road bike that I find comfortable but don't care for the wheels. Could I get away with using 700c rims on this thing? There's some vertical...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-01-21, 07:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,272
Posted By 777funk

I didn't install the tire (came with the bike). I...

I didn't install the tire (came with the bike). I just inflated it to said pressure and rode it. I parked it and this happened about 10 minutes later. I don't see any hook in the rim (old 70s bike)....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-01-21, 04:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,911
Posted By 777funk

Condition doesn't matter to much to me. I prefer...

Condition doesn't matter to much to me. I prefer bikes that are way out of adjustment or have (fixable) issues at a good price vs "good working" bikes at a higher price. Usually a seller's version of...
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