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Forum: Framebuilders
05-11-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 260
Posted By Aubergine

you can stil braze a tool box with a hinged door...

you can stil braze a tool box with a hinged door to the frame!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 789
Posted By Aubergine

i can't remember off hand. I use them with a...

i can't remember off hand. I use them with a variety of triple cranks as well, which does not help my memory.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 789
Posted By Aubergine

Rusty, I use sealed BBs from Velo Orange on many...

Rusty, I use sealed BBs from Velo Orange on many of my French bikes. They work very well, although they are not exactly cheap. I think Shimano offers a French threaded BB as well that probably is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 789
Posted By Aubergine

Be aware that if your bike has the original...

Be aware that if your bike has the original French bottom bracket, it may not work with the tool you were given. This is not just a French thing by the way; there are a lot of differences in how...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 391
Posted By Aubergine

I took a look at both bikes. I agree, the Verve...

I took a look at both bikes. I agree, the Verve will be the better bike. The main thing that concerns me about the Schwinn is the suspension fork. Frankly, unless you're riding in truly rough...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 09:15 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 789
Posted By Aubergine

On all the Peugeots I have worked on, the...

On all the Peugeots I have worked on, the interior diameter of the seat tube is 25.5mm, an odd size. As it came from the factory, the bike used a steel post with a thick shim. If I replace the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 295
Views: 40,973
Posted By Aubergine

1972 Paramount P-13. This is actually not a stock...

1972 Paramount P-13. This is actually not a stock Schwinn color; every color from that year was insipid, so I had the painter use the Gios blue.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 02:22 PM
Replies: 295
Views: 40,973
Posted By Aubergine

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

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1975 or so Gitane Fédéral.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 789
Posted By Aubergine

Blue bike is very nice and looks mostly original....

Blue bike is very nice and looks mostly original. The rear derailleur claw is not mounted properly though. I also suspect the seatpost is not original. Check the diameter of the post and we can see...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-08-24, 06:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 260
Posted By Aubergine

You should use Simplex dropouts.

You should use Simplex dropouts.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 06:06 PM
Replies: 1,074
Views: 385,266
Posted By Aubergine

Not a PX 10, but a lowly AO-8 frame with good...

Not a PX 10, but a lowly AO-8 frame with good parts. I'm running 42mm Herse tires. It's a delight to ride.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 440
Posted By Aubergine

As I recall, it was the combination of stem...

As I recall, it was the combination of stem shifters and turkey levers that generated the criticism, for a practical reason. They encouraged riders to hold the bars too close to the stem, leaving the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 789
Posted By Aubergine

Yes, thé mixte with rack and lights is a UE18....

Yes, thé mixte with rack and lights is a UE18. The long cage derailleur sounds like it is a more recent version. FWIW the older Delrin rear derailleurs worked well enough for the time, although it...
Forum: Touring
05-07-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 607
Posted By Aubergine

I also build my own wheels, largely because I use...

I also build my own wheels, largely because I use Campagnolo equipment and I can build what I want much more easily than I can find it ready made. Like others, I like the Dyads for loaded riding but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 03:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 789
Posted By Aubergine

The previous owner had already changed the...

The previous owner had already changed the freewheel, smart man. The bike originated in Berzerkeley, and I still have the 1971 bike license plate for it. The store's decal is also still on the seat...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 623
Posted By Aubergine

That could well be. :p But even so, I'd trust the...

That could well be. :p But even so, I'd trust the vulcanizing patches more.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 789
Posted By Aubergine

Well, if your desire is to make a good bike to...

Well, if your desire is to make a good bike to ride, my opinion is that the original steel parts are fine (or at least acceptable), with one glaring exception: the rims. The bike can be vastly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 10:29 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 789
Posted By Aubergine

Welcome. What do you hope to do with the old...

Welcome. What do you hope to do with the old bike? Do you want to keep it original or use it as a rider?

There's a lot of love for old Peugeots here. I did this with an AO-8:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,516
Posted By Aubergine

Dang, don't tell me it's a modified Simplex...

Dang, don't tell me it's a modified Simplex dropout!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 07:27 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,192
Posted By Aubergine

Off topic, but our trick is to fly to CdG via...

Off topic, but our trick is to fly to CdG via Iceland. Get through the Shengen zone Customs at Reykjavik, and arriving at CdG is painless.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 623
Posted By Aubergine

Velox is one brand of vulcanizing tire patches....

Velox is one brand of vulcanizing tire patches. REMA Tip Top is another common brand. Rustines is a third. The vulcanizing glue at an auto parts store may work but I have never tried it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 12:59 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,192
Posted By Aubergine

Sorry to see that! I have to admit that I'd be...

Sorry to see that! I have to admit that I'd be leery of biking in Paris myself. It's less the cars but the pedestrians, and the bike lanes on the sidewalks.

Heal quickly and get yourself back to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 12:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 623
Posted By Aubergine

I've tried the Park patches and as far as I am...

I've tried the Park patches and as far as I am concerned they are worthless. I'll take the time to use the Velox type patches with vulcanizing glue.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 3,890
Views: 1,140,405
Posted By Aubergine

That was not one of Peugeot's better ideas . . ....

That was not one of Peugeot's better ideas . . . . You could search on eBay and Le Bon Coin (leboncoin.fr) for "tige de selle Peugeot" and wade through the results. Even in France those are hard to...
Forum: United Kingdom
05-06-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 92
Posted By Aubergine

:popcorn Lots of nice ones . . . .

:popcorn

Lots of nice ones . . . .
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-05-24, 10:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 295
Posted By Aubergine

Yes, I use a large handlebar bag so I need an...

Yes, I use a large handlebar bag so I need an accessory mount to get a front light high enough to do the job. It also holds a computer.

As for the colors . . . I am no big fan of dull bikes! Even...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-05-24, 09:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 295
Posted By Aubergine

These bikes all use older 3TTT bars and...

These bikes all use older 3TTT bars and Campagnolo 10 speed brifters. You can see how they line up with the top of the bars. Very comfortable, once you find a stem of the right length.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 508
Posted By Aubergine

Confrats! Looking forward to seeing what you do...

Confrats! Looking forward to seeing what you do with it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 439
Posted By Aubergine

If you are referring to the coiled steel housing,...

If you are referring to the coiled steel housing, using a short piece of it from the frame stop to derailleur does not hurt the shifting. But in any case, I have used Jagwire cable housing with the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 06:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 242
Posted By Aubergine

Lovely bike. I have a Pro as well, and run 30mm...

Lovely bike. I have a Pro as well, and run 30mm Grand Bois tires on it. Very comfortable, still fast. Back in the 80s I rode a Special running Campionato del Mondo sewups, which led to my love of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,363
Posted By Aubergine

To be honest I can't recall for sure now if it...

To be honest I can't recall for sure now if it was a Suburban or some other non-Varsity model. And yes, it was fun to ride. I used it on the Washington coast where my family had a little vacation...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 992
Posted By Aubergine

I don't agree with this. I have a Brooks...

I don't agree with this. I have a Brooks Professional on my Paramount (te racing version) and I have Idéale saddles on many of my other bikes, with both racing geometry and more relaxed touring...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-04-24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,106
Posted By Aubergine

Well, at the very least when riding a motorcycle...

Well, at the very least when riding a motorcycle one is less likely to irritate car drivers who think you are too slow/in the way/interlopers on their sacred space.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 02:53 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 992
Posted By Aubergine

Let's not forget also that Brooks makes a wide...

Let's not forget also that Brooks makes a wide (pun intended) range of saddles. The B17 is what people commonly refer to, but there are also much wider seats (B68, B72) and narrower (B15,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 334
Posted By Aubergine

I'd just add that putting a washer between the...

I'd just add that putting a washer between the derailleur and dropout may solve the low limit screw issue as well.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,749
Posted By Aubergine

One thing you can do is get a mirror so you can...

One thing you can do is get a mirror so you can scan behind you easily. There are options for mounting to a helmet or to the handlebar. I am deaf so a mirror is obviously helpful for riding safely on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 17,298
Posted By Aubergine

Partial progress. My most modern bike (Trek 520)...

Partial progress. My most modern bike (Trek 520) has been deboned and is ready for cleaning and sale.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 17,678
Posted By Aubergine

Peugeot AO-8, not at all original: ...

Peugeot AO-8, not at all original:

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1024x768/img_0022_f6023ea5c979fce4d2f5b2477e8972786c4f10c8.jpeg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,247
Posted By Aubergine

I am partial to older 531 frames and intrigued by...

I am partial to older 531 frames and intrigued by French bikes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 2,580
Posted By Aubergine

Surely we can all agree that an excuse to get...

Surely we can all agree that an excuse to get another bike is a good thing, right?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 08:54 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,266
Posted By Aubergine

Impossible. There are just too many interesting...

Impossible. There are just too many interesting and different bikes out there to choose four. In my stable I have several French bikes that I could not dispose of. I have a Gitane Fédéral, a Follis...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 08:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 843
Posted By Aubergine

I have not worked with a 700 but I've played with...

I have not worked with a 700 but I've played with many old bikes. My basic thoughts are that you definitely should find better shifters, either thumb shifters or triggers. And then, replace those...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-02-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 167
Posted By Aubergine

Yes, it's the original paint. And I really can't...

Yes, it's the original paint. And I really can't call that a restoration! I built it up from the frame with parts I liked.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 2,580
Posted By Aubergine

TBH I would simply not use those tires.

TBH I would simply not use those tires.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-02-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 167
Posted By Aubergine

Looks like a model 100 from the early 70s, made...

Looks like a model 100 from the early 70s, made with hi-ten steel. It has Simplex Delrin derailleurs and a cottered steel crank. The rear derailleur worked well enough for the time but the front...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-24, 10:42 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 457
Posted By Aubergine

Admit it, you used carpenter's glue to hold the...

Admit it, you used carpenter's glue to hold the bearings in place?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 457
Posted By Aubergine

I could be wrong, but I believe that an Ashtabula...

I could be wrong, but I believe that an Ashtabula crank requires caged bearings. I learned that only after I tried and failed to use loose bearings on an Ashtabula assembly.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 08:33 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,084
Posted By Aubergine

You might be better served by looking for a...

You might be better served by looking for a saddle that has a perineum cutout, rather than trying to pad the area. I like the Terry saddles (link https://www.terrybicycles.com/saddles/womens-saddles)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 08:27 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 3,136
Posted By Aubergine

It does not look like enough to me. I'd try to...

It does not look like enough to me. I'd try to get another 3/4 or 1 inch on those pedals.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 08:17 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 8,574
Posted By Aubergine

Yeah, it's a good morning read. I don't always...

Yeah, it's a good morning read. I don't always agree with him but his opinions are usually worth thinking over.
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