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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 263
Posted By bboy314

Can you describe the problem your bearings are...

Can you describe the problem your bearings are having? I wouldn’t call enduro bearings crap - they make a wide range of products for all sorts of applications, including high end hubs like WI, which...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 01:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 221
Posted By bboy314

I would think about what you’d pay for the...

I would think about what you’d pay for the finished version if this frame, then price out what you’ll spend on frame prep and finish of your choice, and compare. I have access to the tools needed for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 01:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 249
Posted By bboy314

Every shop I’ve worked it has had easily...

Every shop I’ve worked it has had easily accessible common sizes of 5 and 6mm bolts, since they’re needed so often. Now when you need an exact length 8mm bolt for your seatpost, or the random 7mm for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 01:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 439
Posted By bboy314

Imagine if this was the FSR version - that’d be a...

Imagine if this was the FSR version - that’d be a true “why me?” find.
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/640x640/img_8590_9e807ce2973611b1280de76538aa75060212376a.jpeg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 01:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 249
Posted By bboy314

A bike shop should also have these. Stainless 5mm...

A bike shop should also have these. Stainless 5mm bolts are a dollar where I work. If you go to a hardware store just make sure you get stainless and not galvanized, aluminum, etc.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 12:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 156
Posted By bboy314

This forum is obviously more biased toward the...

This forum is obviously more biased toward the road category, but take a look at sold listings on eBay sometime for old stumpjumpers, lugged Trek MTBs, Breezers, Fat Chance, Yeti, etc. and you’ll see...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 12:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 439
Posted By bboy314

Great color. Don’t underestimate the quality of...

Great color. Don’t underestimate the quality of this frame, even with that paint job. The one I built is really well made, great welds and dropouts and pretty light too!

Got a chance to measure...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-24, 12:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 125
Posted By bboy314

Running a drill with a flex hone in the seat tube...

Running a drill with a flex hone in the seat tube couldn’t hurt, in addition to the cleaning procedure above. Have you verified that the old post is definitely 27.2?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-24, 07:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 381
Posted By bboy314

This all makes sense, except for mentioning that...

This all makes sense, except for mentioning that it was made in China which is irrelevant, since that’s where many very high end bikes are manufactured as well.

OP, when it comes to department...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-24, 05:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 213
Posted By bboy314

One possibility is a loose valve core, so check...

One possibility is a loose valve core, so check that. But sometimes a tube just has such a small puncture that the bucket test doesn’t work.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 506
Posted By bboy314

Looking closer at your picture, it appears the...

Looking closer at your picture, it appears the old wheel was 4 cross.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 506
Posted By bboy314

I’m still curious to see if there’s confirmation...

I’m still curious to see if there’s confirmation that the same hub is being used for the rebuild. Also, does it seem like all of the spokes are uniformly too long? Any pictures of the build in its...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-24, 05:54 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 506
Posted By bboy314

Did you use the same hub (or one with the exact...

Did you use the same hub (or one with the exact same dimensions)?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 04:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 435
Posted By bboy314

To each their own of course, but I actually think...

To each their own of course, but I actually think these look good on road bikes due to their slim design, and work well because they carry the load a little further back which helps with short...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 04:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 435
Posted By bboy314

I’ve had to fix a flat on the road using this...

I’ve had to fix a flat on the road using this rack with panniers. Removing the wheel is as complicated as removing the quick release skewer.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 04:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 129
Posted By bboy314

As veganbikes said, with this type of thing you...

As veganbikes said, with this type of thing you won’t know if it works until you try it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 05:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 471
Posted By bboy314

I think you’ve got it mixed up. Tighten towards...

I think you’ve got it mixed up. Tighten towards the front.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 10:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 342
Posted By bboy314

Did the old one have a thin spacer between it and...

Did the old one have a thin spacer between it and the hub shell? This may be needed with the new one. But you might just have one that’s not exactly compatible with that hub. It can be hard to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 342
Posted By bboy314

What exactly is the issue you’re having? Splines...

What exactly is the issue you’re having? Splines don’t line up? Freehub binds when tightened?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 06:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 439
Posted By bboy314

Not sure but I think this was labeled 16.5. Next...

Not sure but I think this was labeled 16.5. Next time I’m at the shop I can measure it and report back unless it gets sold before then.

If I was local to you I might make an offer to do you a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-09-24, 06:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 263
Posted By bboy314

If they have the particular bearings in need, I...

If they have the particular bearings in need, I like to order through QBP (wholesale distributor) at the shop because I don’t worry about them being counterfeit. Most bike shops have an account with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 05:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 471
Posted By bboy314

Try tightening your left shoelace.

Try tightening your left shoelace.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 11:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 439
Posted By bboy314

Those Stumpjumpers are actually pretty great...

Those Stumpjumpers are actually pretty great bikes. Here’s one I acquired as a bare frame and built up, I suspect this may be the original color of yours?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 11:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 435
Posted By bboy314

https://www.axiomgear.com/products/racks/streamlin...

https://www.axiomgear.com/products/racks/streamliner-racks/streamliner-road-dlx/

Get something like this, which mounts using the quick release. And make sure to use a good quality external cam...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 387
Posted By bboy314

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_7124_9a6e8fcdf63c444fe3b7beec4083fe80b7566737.jpeg
Here are the modern Origin8 levers. Not the greatest pic but you get the idea....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 387
Posted By bboy314

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_7314_8d3c826fac0e369cc4728da41e0b17fa13beb266.jpeg
Is this the type of lever you’re referring to? These are Gran Compe levers, not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 327
Posted By bboy314

“champ” or “boss” would have also been...

“champ” or “boss” would have also been acceptable.

OP, are you suggesting there has not been inflation on bike parts (and everything else) in the past 20 years? I’m interested to see if anyone...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 327
Posted By bboy314

Yup. I too would like to buy some quality bike...

Yup. I too would like to buy some quality bike parts at 2004 prices.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 07:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 195
Posted By bboy314

I haven’t used the minimotos, and I’m sure...

I haven’t used the minimotos, and I’m sure they’re fantastic. I will say I’ve done many thousands of miles of mountainous touring with LX cantis and found them to be plenty powerful. Good pads and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 02:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 249
Posted By bboy314

Take the stem with you when you go to the store....

Take the stem with you when you go to the store. There are a few possible sizes (but I agree 5mm is likely).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 05:38 PM
Replies: 554
Views: 28,969
Posted By bboy314

^Generally I like Hot Tubes paint jobs, but...

^Generally I like Hot Tubes paint jobs, but that’s a… bold choice for the top tube decal.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 05:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 376
Posted By bboy314

Are your current stem shifters indexed or...

Are your current stem shifters indexed or friction? If you’re ok with friction, most bar end shifters would work. I’d look for older Shimano or Suntour shifters. If you want index, you’ll need some...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-24, 02:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 499
Posted By bboy314

I’ll bet there is a reason why. Are you pairing...

I’ll bet there is a reason why. Are you pairing them with appropriate derailleurs? What sort of issues are you having?

I’ll take them off your hands if you must get rid of them though!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 499
Posted By bboy314

Shimano has made plenty of flat bar road shifters...

Shimano has made plenty of flat bar road shifters including Sora R3000, Tiagra 4600, etc. I think Microshift has options as well.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 374
Posted By bboy314

I’d just go ahead and keep the new tires on. Old...

I’d just go ahead and keep the new tires on. Old ones are ready for the dumpster.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,239
Posted By bboy314

Prepare for more mixed answers. It’s your bike,...

Prepare for more mixed answers. It’s your bike, who cares what other people think? Especially strangers on the internet.

How’s the tire clearance?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-24, 07:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 144
Posted By bboy314

Correct, that derailleur will work with a 9 speed...

Correct, that derailleur will work with a 9 speed setup. I believe it’s spec’d for 34 tooth low gear, you could probably go up to 36.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-24, 06:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 144
Posted By bboy314

Any 9 speed Shimano shifter should work. As for...

Any 9 speed Shimano shifter should work. As for 1x, that should be doable. You’ll need to decide what gearing you want, and may want a different rear derailleur to get lower gears.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 05:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 146
Posted By bboy314

Assuming they all have horizontal dropouts, all...

Assuming they all have horizontal dropouts, all should work. So the question is, do you want a comfortable, supple fixed gear, or a light, quick handling one, or…?

My fixed gear is a Columbus...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-24, 12:03 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 623
Posted By bboy314

Get a $5 Rema kit, learn how to use it properly...

Get a $5 Rema kit, learn how to use it properly (sand the area, WAIT for the glue to dry). Don’t bother wasting money on Slime patches.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 22,351
Views: 4,695,336
Posted By bboy314

https://www.ebay.com/itm/256492998965 ...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/256492998965

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/750x587/img_8499_4cb651d7af59164afab1d3722cf1b59f3f535bfd.jpeg
Stumpjumper frame can be yours for $200...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-24, 07:30 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 2,572
Posted By bboy314

I might not bother getting an $8 digital scale...

I might not bother getting an $8 digital scale for the purpose of confirming accuracy of another scale.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 06:35 AM
Replies: 22,351
Views: 4,695,336
Posted By bboy314

Honestly looks like a cool customization to me....

Honestly looks like a cool customization to me. Plenty of French 531 frames out there, it ain’t the Mona Lisa we’re talking about.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-24, 06:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 677
Posted By bboy314

Those are for mounting fenders and racks. They...

Those are for mounting fenders and racks. They will not work for brake calipers, especially not the right side as pictures. Curious to see more pictures of the frame, and how you build it!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-24, 05:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 774
Posted By bboy314

I’m guessing the OP doesn’t own the signpost in...

I’m guessing the OP doesn’t own the signpost in front of their house.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 774
Posted By bboy314

The only benefit of steel rims is cost of...

The only benefit of steel rims is cost of manufacturing.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 774
Posted By bboy314

Definitely not chromoly. I would make a...

Definitely not chromoly. I would make a Craigslist free ad, someone will take them even if it’s a scrapper. Co ops I’ve volunteered in generally aren’t too interested in bikes like these. If...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 774
Posted By bboy314

You would cut a lock after a day to steal Walmart...

You would cut a lock after a day to steal Walmart bikes to sell for money? :foo:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 12:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,267
Posted By bboy314

Do you know what the LBS will do to take out the...

Do you know what the LBS will do to take out the “sag”? Do you have a picture of that spot? I’m still curious as to what is meant by that.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-05-24, 08:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 172
Posted By bboy314

I often use a regular hitch mounted rack to carry...

I often use a regular hitch mounted rack to carry a tandem, hung by the top tube. You can take the wheels off to make it a little narrower, but I usually don’t bother as mine is barely wider than my...
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