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03-27-24, 06:12 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 78,889
Posted By Mad Honk

I went to my Co-op tonight to pick up a few small...

I went to my Co-op tonight to pick up a few small items, and here is what I left with. If anyone sees anything they want speak up because it is going to the scrapyard soon, Smiles, MH...
03-27-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 309
Posted By Mad Honk

I was thinking that this rare Simplex prototype...

I was thinking that this rare Simplex prototype was the best ever. I think it was a possible cross made item that would be sold by Campy as part of a group. Smiles, MH...
03-27-24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 6,490
Views: 762,196
Posted By Mad Honk

Found a bunch more "junk from my trunk" yo send...

Found a bunch more "junk from my trunk" yo send to the Trash Panda Werks that will hopefully help finish the new mixte. It will go out with a BOC frame decal that should be proudly displayed on the...
03-27-24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 912
Posted By Mad Honk

So tonight I went to the co-op and I think I have...

So tonight I went to the co-op and I think I have "Old Tiger" covered. He just needs to contact me, and pay for shipping from middle Indiana. Smiles, MH...
03-26-24, 07:47 PM
Replies: 6,490
Views: 762,196
Posted By Mad Honk

BG, We are halfway there, I just need to find...

BG,
We are halfway there, I just need to find the right set of cable stops to send out. Smiles, MH...
03-26-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 734
Views: 47,773
Posted By Mad Honk

Not going to re-type all of this, but please sign...

Not going to re-type all of this, but please sign up. Smiles, MH
03-25-24, 08:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 232
Posted By Mad Honk

Getting to the table late, but there is/was a...

Getting to the table late, but there is/was a booklet published about labor rates for bikes. Try searching for James E. Asbury & Richard J. Scales For a book named: Standard Bicycle Repair...
03-25-24, 07:27 PM
Replies: 6,490
Views: 762,196
Posted By Mad Honk

BG, Please don't! You could really make me feel...

BG,
Please don't! You could really make me feel bad If you do. I am trying to down size here around the shop. Mainly bc I am aging out, and have not only a bike shop's worth of tools and supplies, I...
03-23-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 6,490
Views: 762,196
Posted By Mad Honk

BG, I've got the cable guides here in...

BG, I've got the cable guides here in Bloomington, but I have coaching duties for the next three days. So I will be likely Wed. Before I can send them out. Smiles, MH
03-21-24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 907
Posted By Mad Honk

So today was another day to a hardware store...

So today was another day to a hardware store where I found the chrome seat binder bolt, and picked up a new 4 X .7 tap and a couple of 4 X.7 bolts to do the finish work on the replacement lock nuts....
03-21-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,044
Posted By Mad Honk

Maybe with enough force it might go back, but I...

Maybe with enough force it might go back, but I have been tossed off a re-aligned bike once and I don't want to give it another go. Smiles, MH
03-21-24, 03:19 PM
Replies: 734
Views: 47,773
Posted By Mad Honk

Players seem to be warming up to play, and the...

Players seem to be warming up to play, and the Box is about to come out of cold storage for it's spring thawing out. Sign up to play! Smiles, CrapMaster Honk
03-20-24, 08:48 PM
Replies: 8,760
Views: 1,091,199
Posted By Mad Honk

Andy, I think they are going on the Ciooc for...

Andy,
I think they are going on the Ciooc for now. I may order more if they work as advertised. But $20 for a set makes one wonder about the true value. Smiles, MH
03-20-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 734
Views: 47,773
Posted By Mad Honk

The Box O' Crap has been on ice for more than a...

The Box O' Crap has been on ice for more than a few months now and with the beginning of spring it may be time to let it out of quarantine and resume it's journey around the US bringing joy to the...
03-20-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 907
Posted By Mad Honk

Today I was in the hardware aisle looking for a...

Today I was in the hardware aisle looking for a 1/4"-20 chrome cap screw, which they did not have. But the did have a bunch of pan head screws that looked like a good candidate for the lock nuts in...
03-20-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 8,760
Views: 1,091,199
Posted By Mad Honk

Today was kinda good from the Post Office. Some...

Today was kinda good from the Post Office. Some NOS Suntour love for the pattern for lock nuts, and some NOS cables for derailleurs. Smiles, MH...
03-19-24, 05:25 PM
Replies: 8,760
Views: 1,091,199
Posted By Mad Honk

More Campy goodness showed up today, Along with a...

More Campy goodness showed up today, Along with a pair of repair foils for Maillard hubs. Smiles, MH...
03-18-24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 8,760
Views: 1,091,199
Posted By Mad Honk

Today I got a few pairs of brass balls! Actually...

Today I got a few pairs of brass balls! Actually cable cherries but still nice to get. Smiles, MH...
03-17-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 6,490
Views: 762,196
Posted By Mad Honk

VintageSteelEU Why do I see my parts stash...

VintageSteelEU
Why do I see my parts stash being shipped over to the EU?
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03-17-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 383
Posted By Mad Honk

jdawginsc, This bottom bracket install is for...

jdawginsc,
This bottom bracket install is for you. So this afternoon I got back to the build. A NR BB goes in the frame. So I start with the fixed cup and then proceed with the rest of the install,...
03-17-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 383
Posted By Mad Honk

A bit more progress this morning with the headset...

A bit more progress this morning with the headset install. so I need to shout out to jdawginsc , because I keep showing him some junkyard tools and how inexpensive and effective they are. My HS press...
03-17-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 383
Posted By Mad Honk

Prowler, It is not a full sized tap handle...

Prowler,
It is not a full sized tap handle but one that I acquired somewhere. It appears to be made for smaller taps and is only about six inches long. Easy enough for most of the taps needed...
03-16-24, 08:51 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 7,672
Posted By Mad Honk

Mr. Spadoni , If the "Old Nago" has triggered...

Mr. Spadoni ,
If the "Old Nago" has triggered the need to be more responsible with your hording then I am very fine with the results. Cutting back to just what we can ride regularly is what we...
03-16-24, 08:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 383
Posted By Mad Honk

I was wondering when you would chime in on this...

I was wondering when you would chime in on this one! I suspect that may even be your signature 950 on the steering tube. I am pretty stoked about this build as it has a lot of the boxes checked for...
03-16-24, 08:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 383
Posted By Mad Honk

Zookster, I have and use Var tools for the...

Zookster,
I have and use Var tools for the specialty tools here. I used them at the Bicycle Garage when I worked there (1978-1986) and they have been a staple for me. They are available...
03-16-24, 05:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 383
Posted By Mad Honk

Lamont, If you have questions or want more...

Lamont,
If you have questions or want more pictures lemme know. I can post things like thread sizes for drop out screws, and other frame items. The tap size today for the DO adjustors is 3X.5...
03-16-24, 05:39 PM
Replies: 6,490
Views: 762,196
Posted By Mad Honk

I'm not sure about these but they seem to have...

I'm not sure about these but they seem to have the 35 size designation. French or Swiss I'm not sure about. But they are here if you want them. Smiles, MH...
03-16-24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 176
Posted By Mad Honk

Dawg, You can always get cheap ones from JB,...

Dawg,
You can always get cheap ones from JB, but I find the failure rate of the Sunlite is about 50% at 100psi. Smiles, MH
03-16-24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 383
Posted By Mad Honk

1981 Trek 950 build

I think it is time for a thread dedicated to my latest acquisition instead of just mentioning it in others. I had not been looking for another bike, but AdventureManCO sent this frame to me after he...
03-15-24, 08:46 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 7,672
Posted By Mad Honk

AMCO, Now that the lavender "Old Nago" las left...

AMCO,
Now that the lavender "Old Nago" las left the shop, I got a chance to work on your N-1 and my N+1. So a bit cleaning on the Trek 959. It had a bit of grime build up around the bottom bracket...
03-11-24, 06:05 PM
Replies: 7,671
Views: 902,807
Posted By Mad Honk

No bike work today. About three weeks ago I got a...

No bike work today. About three weeks ago I got a hissing noise every time I applied the brake on my old 1995 truck. So I sent it to the guy who normally works on my auto stuff, asking him to find...
03-10-24, 05:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 572
Posted By Mad Honk

Rob, Buy the fork, put it on the tandem, and...

Rob,
Buy the fork, put it on the tandem, and install dual halogen head lamps in the mid braze ons. Smiles, MH
03-09-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 7,671
Views: 902,807
Posted By Mad Honk

The golfers are coming out of the woodwork now...

The golfers are coming out of the woodwork now that it is getting a bit warmer, so a morning full of golf related work. But I got a few minutes to make a few additions to Ciooc. So for SwimmerMike...
03-09-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 572
Posted By Mad Honk

Rob, I would lean toward a factory item that...

Rob,
I would lean toward a factory item that was a special request. or a special order for a rider that wanted fenders. The 1973 that just left here had all of the hallmarks of a production...
03-08-24, 09:03 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 7,672
Posted By Mad Honk

Mr. Spads, Same thing here in my shop...

Mr. Spads,
Same thing here in my shop today! One left and soon will grace your front porch, so you got to n=the same. Smiles, MH
03-08-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 6,490
Views: 762,196
Posted By Mad Honk

These are new, but not Italian, however with a...

These are new, but not Italian, however with a bit of work the label will peel off and they can be whatever you want them to be. Smiles, MH...
03-06-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 243
Posted By Mad Honk

Sloar, Be sure to count the bearings in the...

Sloar,
Be sure to count the bearings in the hub, and make sure one didn't slide down into the space between the race and the hub shell. That kind of stuff drives me crazy when building and...
03-05-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,481
Posted By Mad Honk

John, Keep this up and you are going to...

John,
Keep this up and you are going to have a Campy stash larger than the one I have. Great looking set of bikes and they should compliment your existing collection. Do you have plans to...
03-05-24, 05:06 PM
Replies: 1,611
Views: 243,360
Posted By Mad Honk

Cleaning off the work bench and found four...

Cleaning off the work bench and found four calipers for road bikes. As usual cost of shipping through USPS take all or just one, but they will leave so I can use my bench. PM me Smiles, MH...
03-05-24, 10:01 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 7,672
Posted By Mad Honk

Wow! I got up today to a full inbox of...

Wow!
I got up today to a full inbox of PM's. It seems funny that when I offered a bike for sale at my cost it got Crickets, And when I said the magic FREE word all sorts of folks showed up. ...
03-04-24, 06:31 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 7,672
Posted By Mad Honk

OK Dave, Perhaps this is the best place for me...

OK Dave,
Perhaps this is the best place for me to offer up this one for disposal. As you were excited about this one when it came in, as was DD, I am less enthusiastic about it. As per your thinking...
03-03-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 7,672
Posted By Mad Honk

For those of you who want to talk me into more;...

For those of you who want to talk me into more; Please don't! I have owned some really nice specimens such as factory issued Trek team bikes, and a couple of nice Schwinns. I now have a handful of...
03-02-24, 07:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 331
Posted By Mad Honk

SurferRosa , I do participate in the local...

SurferRosa ,
I do participate in the local PBS stations as a continuing donor. They have sent me a few notes about the making of the documentary which I posted earlier. I am not sure whether...
03-01-24, 05:44 PM
Replies: 6,490
Views: 762,196
Posted By Mad Honk

jonwvara , A timely post indeed for me. I was...

jonwvara ,
A timely post indeed for me. I was going to post this FW up for adoption since it has a bail out ring. It is only a 34t but it still is looking for a new home. If you want it PM me....
02-29-24, 09:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 549
Posted By Mad Honk

The one I use is over $500 but vey accurate. How...

The one I use is over $500 but vey accurate. How much you want to pay? Smiles, MH
02-26-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 832
Posted By Mad Honk

Just noticed this thread. Greg at Cyclomondo has...

Just noticed this thread. Greg at Cyclomondo has this set available. They are pretty easy to apply. HTH, Smiles, MH
02-24-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 695
Posted By Mad Honk

Greg sells them in pairs and I have two on the...

Greg sells them in pairs and I have two on the way. I am likely only going to use one, so I may have a spare. The hub cleaned nicely and the cones cleaned well also, but I found bent axle on the...
02-24-24, 02:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,270
Posted By Mad Honk

I just received a notice from WFIU (the PBS radio...

I just received a notice from WFIU (the PBS radio station here) about a podcast from the director of the documentary. Looks like it is about ten minutes in length. Google: WFIU Major Taylor Podcast...
02-23-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 695
Posted By Mad Honk

Well I started cleaning the two front hubs today...

Well I started cleaning the two front hubs today that were pulled out of the 27" rims. The 700 foil ink washed right off the hubs! Luckily Greg at Cyclomondo makes replacement foils. So I am...
02-23-24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 603
Posted By Mad Honk

Do not try heat!! Carbon fiber will break down...

Do not try heat!! Carbon fiber will break down with the application of 350*F, and that can be achieved with a small butane torch. Worst case; you can perhaps file the edges clean and add an...
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