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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-23, 08:07 AM
Replies: 26,820
Views: 3,973,469
Posted By markk900

Probably posted this before but it’s winter here...

Probably posted this before but it’s winter here and I’m jonesing to get out again and ride so was looking at pics….

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-23, 11:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 646
Posted By markk900

Couple of thoughts from my own experience: first...

Couple of thoughts from my own experience: first none of the dozens of used old MAFAC pads are usable in my opinion - all are way too hard even after a nice scrub with sandpaper or a bench grinder...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-23, 10:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 329
Posted By markk900

Just to add my $0.02 (CAD)..... I found that...

Just to add my $0.02 (CAD)..... I found that there is inevitably a need to file the flat of a new cotter to ensure a tight and even fit (mostly measured by ensuring approximately the same amount of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-23, 03:21 PM
Replies: 26,820
Views: 3,973,469
Posted By markk900

Ged117 : love that superb....same colour as my...

Ged117 : love that superb....same colour as my Humber....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-23, 09:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 311
Posted By markk900

juvela : yes, perfectly flat as the top of the...

juvela : yes, perfectly flat as the top of the stem on this bike is also flat. I had to replace the stem and bars with modern items as the portion of the bars under the grips literally rusted to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-23, 09:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 311
Posted By markk900

Some Italian city bikes had logos on the stem: ...

Some Italian city bikes had logos on the stem: looks like that might be one.


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-23, 08:02 AM
Replies: 522
Views: 57,528
Posted By markk900

My favourite all around bike…. Mid 80s Miele...

My favourite all around bike…. Mid 80s Miele Aries 500

(since this picture have added a nice Brooks B17 Standard which is way more comfy)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-23, 04:53 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 4,675
Posted By markk900

Beautiful!

Beautiful!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-23, 09:58 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,706
Posted By markk900

I always wanted a proper 3rd hand tool like that...

I always wanted a proper 3rd hand tool like that but I use a small sliding wood clamp. It does fall off but if I were to make up some custom cauls that problem would go away. Makes MAFAC setup way...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-23, 11:08 AM
Replies: 26,820
Views: 3,973,469
Posted By markk900

ClydeClydeson : my understanding (and not direct...

ClydeClydeson : my understanding (and not direct experience) is that the higher level of unreliability in the later hubs was due to the machine tools used to manufacture the hubs not having been...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-23, 05:49 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,623
Posted By markk900

Perhaps the seller meant "new tires"? Only OP...

Perhaps the seller meant "new tires"? Only OP will be able to tell once he looks at the bike, but the photos (small as they are) don't telegraph any major wheel issues.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-23, 05:23 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,623
Posted By markk900

Welcome to the forum, and good luck with the...

Welcome to the forum, and good luck with the purchase. Others will chime in about value, but I will state that Treks are well loved for a good reason. Hardly a "lower end bike", just lower on their...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-23, 07:51 AM
Replies: 26,820
Views: 3,973,469
Posted By markk900

The last few bikes that thumpism posted prove...

The last few bikes that thumpism posted prove that there’s no excuse for anyone to not have an English 3 speed 😇
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-23, 04:45 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,528
Posted By markk900

How about 5 pubs and a brewery in less than a...

How about 5 pubs and a brewery in less than a kilometer.......and the brewery is called Fixed Gear......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-23, 04:22 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,528
Posted By markk900

They are Phillips wingnuts I bought several years...

They are Phillips wingnuts I bought several years ago - probably from the big auction site but can't remember exactly where...... I need to add a wingnut to the brake arm fixing bracket so I can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-23, 10:23 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,528
Posted By markk900

Let's chat about coaster brakes

In the 3 speed thread there was a little digression about coaster brakes, but it seemed to deserve a thread of its own.....so lets talk about our experiences of coasters.

I'll start: my wife's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-23, 09:18 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,706
Posted By markk900

I did say "totally stock"....that came in the...

I did say "totally stock"....that came in the original box all the way from France. Hard to get on ebay these days so we kept it..... ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-23, 08:44 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,706
Posted By markk900

I feel compelled to put up our totally bone stock...

I feel compelled to put up our totally bone stock (except tires and seat) Peugeot since it seems people love their gaspipe bikes well enough to almost always upgrade them with allow components such...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-23, 10:20 AM
Replies: 26,820
Views: 3,973,469
Posted By markk900

pastorbobnlnh What a stunner!

pastorbobnlnh What a stunner!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-23, 12:26 PM
Replies: 26,820
Views: 3,973,469
Posted By markk900

Those Kinlins look great! I was lucky and...

Those Kinlins look great!

I was lucky and snagged a set of 32/40 CR18s in ISO 590 when they were still available; I have converted a couple of bikes to 700C using Alex DM18 rims (36h) in silver...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-22, 01:36 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,084
Posted By markk900

On the off chance OP is using clipless pedals,...

On the off chance OP is using clipless pedals, same advice except set the release to minimum until you get the hang of it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-22, 02:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 372
Posted By markk900

Got these around 1975 or so; still fit but...

Got these around 1975 or so; still fit but prefer clipless these days…

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-22, 06:49 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 15,695
Posted By markk900

So I *think* I found a fairly good match in the...

So I *think* I found a fairly good match in the french catalogs: a 1979 PBN10: It doesn't show a picture but mentions "new brazed brake cable guides", and otherwise the frame of that series matches...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-22, 01:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 373
Posted By markk900

Getting a bit cold in Nova Scotia I'd imagine.......

Getting a bit cold in Nova Scotia I'd imagine.... :roflmao2:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-22, 08:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 373
Posted By markk900

I am 99% certain the RD is a S001 from early 80s....

I am 99% certain the RD is a S001 from early 80s. The "improved" Prestige.... (Actually I have one and it shifts very well, but got it brand new for something like $13 on sale so it should).
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-22, 07:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 373
Posted By markk900

Rear derailleur appears to be much later; very...

Rear derailleur appears to be much later; very cool bike though! Paint is awfully nice - a respray

juvela : I think the juy stuff is original, because the shifter on the top tube appears to be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-22, 08:52 AM
Replies: 447
Views: 61,399
Posted By markk900

I thought I had contributed before to this thread...

I thought I had contributed before to this thread but turns out not… here’s a few you all may not have seen:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-22, 12:17 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,526
Posted By markk900

Rims are often called "westwood" if you are...

Rims are often called "westwood" if you are looking for replacements.

https://www.sheldonbrown.com/gloss_w.html#westwood
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-22, 12:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 441
Posted By markk900

T-Mar great minds think alike! :)

T-Mar great minds think alike! :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-22, 12:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 441
Posted By markk900

I think that it could be an early 80s Norco...

I think that it could be an early 80s Norco Magnum. I have an SE with the same groupset (slightly different crank) including the no-name headset, and the fork crown is similar.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-22, 07:39 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,526
Posted By markk900

I *tried* to be a purist with my 49 Sports, but...

I *tried* to be a purist with my 49 Sports, but finally decided it needed to be renewed as the paint was in very sketchy condition. Only thing I still want to do is replace the rims as the braking...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-22, 03:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 497
Posted By markk900

Aardwolf Nicely done!

Aardwolf Nicely done!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-22, 08:20 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,325
Posted By markk900

I know this thread has kinda died out but wanted...

I know this thread has kinda died out but wanted to do a quick follow up: the thread got me thinking just how badly the front simplex prestige works with a 52-36 chainwheel setup, so I slapped on a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-22, 07:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 337
Posted By markk900

Also important to note that a QR axle can't go...

Also important to note that a QR axle can't go *all* the way through the dropout (or the dropout/claw combination) otherwise it would impede closing the QR skewer. So if you are used to nutted axles...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-22, 08:45 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,582
Posted By markk900

Sorin So glad they arrived safely.....cheapest...

Sorin So glad they arrived safely.....cheapest parcel post has no tracking so I worried they would get lost. And ironically I had just logged into BF to send you a message to see if you got them yet....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-22, 12:45 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,582
Posted By markk900

Nothing to lose when the crank arms are...

Nothing to lose when the crank arms are removed....If you further open up the bottom bracket (where the axle and bearings are) there are additional parts to watch out for. I believe french cotters...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-22, 06:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 524
Posted By markk900

For completeness yes there is a cable stop on the...

For completeness yes there is a cable stop on the SL. Its part of the movable lever, and the cable end is held fixed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-22, 10:30 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 745
Posted By markk900

Usually I leave the drive side (fixed) cup alone...

Usually I leave the drive side (fixed) cup alone as they are usually very tight, and you can do a decent job cleaning out the bottom bracket without removing it.

I assume you had no trouble on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-22, 02:28 PM
Replies: 26,820
Views: 3,973,469
Posted By markk900

Why not remove the master and just use a chain...

Why not remove the master and just use a chain breaker to connect two links. At least to verify nothing else rubs the wrong way.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-22, 06:48 AM
Replies: 384
Views: 24,430
Posted By markk900

For that price (if its not a typo) its stolen....

For that price (if its not a typo) its stolen....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-22, 06:11 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,020
Posted By markk900

You did say “looks best” not “what is most...

You did say “looks best” not “what is most common”…it may be heretical but I am not a fan of white Pugs…..they had so many other great colours available that white seems so pedestrian- even if that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-22, 03:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,730
Posted By markk900

Curious: how does a thin rubber tire possibly...

Curious: how does a thin rubber tire possibly generate enough friction to wear through steel? Not saying it isn’t possible but sounds wild to me.

Having said that checking out that left...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-22, 02:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 871
Posted By markk900

Oh here they are together… ...

Oh here they are together…
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-22, 01:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 871
Posted By markk900

Final update - she’s a goer!

Here is the final product for the purple pug….

Issues I found: rear derailleur had not been mounted correctly (no dropout bolt) and so had come askew and bent the derailleur as well as the end of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-22, 10:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 871
Posted By markk900

The Golden Boy : I am not stuck on Koolstops or...

The Golden Boy : I am not stuck on Koolstops or any brand; just want some decent pads that fit the Mafac holders. A cheap(ish) alternative is smooth post pads for canti brakes - I used those on my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-22, 07:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 871
Posted By markk900

That would be! Nope - this bike was registered...

That would be! Nope - this bike was registered not long after it was purchased in a city 60 miles west of where we went to school; my wife's bike was stolen in a totally different city..... but the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-22, 06:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 871
Posted By markk900

Thanks all! On the bar tape, the AO-8 officially...

Thanks all! On the bar tape, the AO-8 officially only had 1/2 bar wrap with the upper bar being bare (wow what did they save - $0.01 per bike!?!?!). So simply removing the batman tape would return...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-22, 03:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 871
Posted By markk900

Oh, and I barely had it out of the car when she...

Oh, and I barely had it out of the car when she wanted to ride it. She was cool when I asked her if she even wanted it when I saw the ad (I might have a bike hoarding problem so always good to clear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-22, 03:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 871
Posted By markk900

Grail Bike - but not in the way you might think

I finally caught a grail bike today - a Peugeot AO-8 from 1974 or 75…. What! Are Mark’s standards so out of whack a lowly entry level bike boom Pug is a grail bike?

Let me explain: I have owned...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-22, 09:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 580
Posted By markk900

Mafac brakes are know to squeal loudly if they...

Mafac brakes are know to squeal loudly if they haven’t got sufficient toe-in…. Easy to fix with a large crescent wrench 😎.

Compared to alloy rims steel rims are much worse when wet, textured or...
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