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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-24, 04:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 158
Posted By brooklyn_bike

the photo of the metric ruler shows 264mm and...

the photo of the metric ruler shows 264mm and there's 1-2mm missing from where the spoke snapped off at the J-bend : actual spoke length replacement is 265-266mm
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-24, 01:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 158
Posted By brooklyn_bike

hey thank you LV2TNDM...

hey thank you LV2TNDM (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/lv2tndm-28877.html) ! i got road debris caught in my front wheel at a high rate of speed and heard a *ping* followed by my brakes rubbing the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-24, 01:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 158
Posted By brooklyn_bike

What gauge spoke to order?

hello. i've got a broken spoke. this is a front 26" Araya rim brake MTB rim from the mid 1980s. it's a straight non-butted spoke. research says it is probably a 14 spoke ? any educated opinions if...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 07:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 364
Posted By brooklyn_bike

it could be the crankset spindle interface. when...

it could be the crankset spindle interface. when i google (Sugino xd600) it says square taper JIS. you'd need to verify the spindles of your various BBs. sugino's website specifically calls out a "SG...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 08:24 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,402
Posted By brooklyn_bike

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 07:50 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,852
Posted By brooklyn_bike

Robvolz...

Robvolz (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/robvolz-557277.html) congratulations ! i have an almost identical 3Rensho Super Record Export. serial number A39 our frames probably shipped over to Andrew...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 10:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 612
Posted By brooklyn_bike

i've always been curious how those CB series...

i've always been curious how those CB series ride. i've seen them pop up occasionally for good deals. 32 lbs is still pretty close to my freinds rivendell platypus and susie longbolts complete build...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 03:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 612
Posted By brooklyn_bike

RustyJames...

RustyJames (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/rustyjames-536409.html) i had the exact same experience - bought a rattle can bike on facebook market place in PDX a few years ago for cheaps. guy was a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 08:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 572
Posted By brooklyn_bike

the not often seen 650b 3Rensho : ...

the not often seen 650b 3Rensho :

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Forum: Touring
03-06-24, 08:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 775
Posted By brooklyn_bike

considering these tires too (2 x 2.15") curious...

considering these tires too (2 x 2.15") curious the actual mounted width of the tire. they'd be tight on my bike for clearance
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-05-24, 04:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 566
Posted By brooklyn_bike

there's a few ebay. here's one : ...

there's a few ebay. here's one :
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-24, 02:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 262
Posted By brooklyn_bike

i'm very interested in this post :does this photo...

i'm very interested in this post :does this photo show what you're describing ?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-24, 08:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 905
Posted By brooklyn_bike

that's cool you like your XO-1s as is ! it's...

that's cool you like your XO-1s as is ! it's ironic to invoke Grant Peterson's name when his entire ideology has been to experiment with bicycles . if you're familiar with his Blahg and writings and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-24, 07:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 905
Posted By brooklyn_bike

heh if you buy it you'd be in the same boat as me...

heh if you buy it you'd be in the same boat as me : XO-2 in search of fork. XO-2s especially do show up at good deals at times. i found both of ours on craigslist for $100.00 - 150.00 for complete...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 905
Posted By brooklyn_bike

yep that era MTBs it was the fashion to have a...

yep that era MTBs it was the fashion to have a long toptube and short stem. the 1994 MB-1 my partner and i used to share (they're 5-5" and i'm 6') the seattube was their size (49) and toptube was my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 905
Posted By brooklyn_bike

yes i've def looked in to Billy Bonkers for the...

yes i've def looked in to Billy Bonkers for the rear wheel of my Bullitt cargo bike - they got mixed reviews tho . i'll check out Maxxis DTH i'll need to see how much shipping is for certain tires...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-24, 06:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 905
Posted By brooklyn_bike

thank you Piff...

thank you Piff (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/piff-360647.html) ! this is excellent and the type of info i was looking for : catalog says 1993 XO-2 stock has 56.6 trail so i'll be happy with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 905
Posted By brooklyn_bike

no worries ! i just recently moved from PDX to...

no worries ! i just recently moved from PDX to Seoul. i had quite a big bike collection and bike parts stash just a few months ago.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-24, 06:21 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 905
Posted By brooklyn_bike

yes that's right. this is another problem trying...

yes that's right. this is another problem trying out expensive tires and getting the right max size dialed in - the actual tire width varies quite a bit. i have them same measurement : 1.6" on very...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-24, 09:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 905
Posted By brooklyn_bike

i can take my time the bike rides great as is ....

i can take my time the bike rides great as is . it's more of an experiment and to increase the versatility of having just one or two bikes instead of a big bike stable like i used to have. the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-24, 09:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 905
Posted By brooklyn_bike

i just looked those up : i think they're unicrown...

i just looked those up : i think they're unicrown tho

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-24, 08:56 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 905
Posted By brooklyn_bike

larger MTB frames from early to mid 1980s (58cm -...

larger MTB frames from early to mid 1980s (58cm - 60cm) i.e bridgestone / miyata / trek / fuji / specialized / schwinn should have a long enough fork steerer i'll just keep an eye out for an orphaned...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-24, 08:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 905
Posted By brooklyn_bike

the 1993 XO-2 accepts 1.9 tires . i'm using...

the 1993 XO-2 accepts 1.9 tires . i'm using Compass Naches Pass 1.8" and have used paselas 1.75 and avocet fas grip 1.9. i'd like to get a slightly wider fork that allows for the next size bigger 26"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-24, 08:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 905
Posted By brooklyn_bike

yes when i research bike catalogs from 1980s at...

yes when i research bike catalogs from 1980s at some point all the major manufacturers stop making MTBs with crowned forks and stop making bigger MTB frames (58cm - 60cm) i.e bridgestone / miyata /...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-24, 08:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 905
Posted By brooklyn_bike

there are MTB forks from 1980-1985 built for 58cm...

there are MTB forks from 1980-1985 built for 58cm frames i'll need to keep an eye out for an orphaned fork or frame



i posted on BF and several other Bike Frame Builder threads : i'd say 90%...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-24, 10:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 905
Posted By brooklyn_bike

Swapping forks and C&V MTB question(s)

i’m considering swapping fork on 1993 XO-2 to a MTB crowned fork (non-unicrown) to get wider tire clearance

question 1) anyone with experience swapping forks feel free to weigh in on any obvious...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-24, 07:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,403
Posted By brooklyn_bike

i'm pushing 50 and have put in a lot of miles...

i'm pushing 50 and have put in a lot of miles over the years. 650b conversions are my favorite these days - i've done a few : 650b bike has the tendency to float and glide more and i feel fresher...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,403
Posted By brooklyn_bike

​​​​​​​tektro R559

​​​​​​​tektro R559
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-23, 07:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 714
Posted By brooklyn_bike

looks like maybe the velobase listed 115mm length...

looks like maybe the velobase listed 115mm length could be closer to correct. to my eye the smallest chainring could still be pulled in closer to the frame even after flipping the spindle. i happen...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-23, 08:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 405
Posted By brooklyn_bike

might be a good 650b conversion : need to measure...

might be a good 650b conversion : need to measure for a 650b wheelset and get some tektro R559s. good chance it could take 38 - 42mm tires
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-23, 07:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,259
Posted By brooklyn_bike

https://youtu.be/WsVL1XqZve8?si=BTRyzpctONSyZqV5

https://youtu.be/WsVL1XqZve8?si=BTRyzpctONSyZqV5
Forum: Framebuilders
12-19-23, 09:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 785
Posted By brooklyn_bike

^ this is a good point i'll ask my friend to snap...

^ this is a good point i'll ask my friend to snap a photo or a description . he's a bit of an eccentric technology luddite tho - type of guy who will draw you something on a napkin
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-19-23, 06:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 758
Posted By brooklyn_bike

thanks for the feedback everybody . the consensus...

thanks for the feedback everybody . the consensus from info here and the Framebuilders sounds like crimping your own bike could be considered but not a bike being passed on to someone else. some...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-19-23, 06:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 785
Posted By brooklyn_bike

thanks for the feedback everybody : sounds like...

thanks for the feedback everybody : sounds like crimping your own bike could be considered but not a bike being passed to someone else. some bikes with thicker tubing it's been done and is prob ok...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-19-23, 06:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 758
Posted By brooklyn_bike

will do thank you for your feedback !

will do thank you for your feedback !
Forum: Framebuilders
12-19-23, 06:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 785
Posted By brooklyn_bike

Opinions on steel fork dimple?

*sorry cross post* i couldn't figure out how to delete the CV post.

i have a friend out in socal who recently dimpled the inside of a steel fork of a mid level bridgestone about 1-2mm per fork...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-19-23, 02:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 758
Posted By brooklyn_bike

@ merziac...

@ merziac (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/merziac-425004.html) : i'm always impressed with your bike knowledge when i read your comments / posts - i'd be curious your opinion on fork blade...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-19-23, 01:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 758
Posted By brooklyn_bike

Steel fork dimpled?

i have a friend out in socal who recently dimpled the inside of a steel fork of a mid level bridgestone about 1-2mm per fork blade to gain enough clearance to go a up a tire size. frame already had...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-24-23, 07:09 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,977
Posted By brooklyn_bike

^ i agree, from experience this is the easiest...

^ i agree, from experience this is the easiest most inexpensive solution. find a used mid to upper level japanese 10-speed for 75.00 - 150.00 and migrate everything over.

as a side note : years...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-23, 05:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 180
Posted By brooklyn_bike

you can add a 1-2mm spacer on the drive side...

you can add a 1-2mm spacer on the drive side bottom bracket cup
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-16-23, 05:19 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,147
Posted By brooklyn_bike

post a photo and some BF members will weigh in...

post a photo and some BF members will weigh in with some possible creative fixes
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-16-23, 05:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 654
Posted By brooklyn_bike

OP describes same problem you're having :...

OP describes same problem you're having : https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/1257300-do-tires-tubeless-not-hold-air-well-they-age.html

Just curious - I recently swapped in some used...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-16-23, 05:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 654
Posted By brooklyn_bike

also cross posted in the thread "Do tires...

also cross posted in the thread "Do tires (tubeless) not hold air as well as they age?"

i've heard and read this to be a problem with tubeless. the handful of my friends who have at least one bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-23, 10:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 943
Posted By brooklyn_bike

frame and fork got donated to local bike co-op....

frame and fork got donated to local bike co-op. fork was still good : chrome crown and reynolds 531. i moved overseas so i ended up selling / donating much of my bike stuff
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-23, 10:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,403
Posted By brooklyn_bike

700x38s did fit altho my digital calipers read...

700x38s did fit altho my digital calipers read 35mm actual tire width. it was still very tight to the bottom of the brake calipers. with 650b i ran a 42mm Compass in the front with plenty of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-23, 09:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 943
Posted By brooklyn_bike

the bike came with tektro R539s and 700x38s altho...

the bike came with tektro R539s and 700x38s altho my calipers read 35mm actual tire width mounted on the original 700c Fir rims. it was still awfully tight tolerances . so i switched to tektro R559s...
Forum: Touring
08-24-23, 12:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 286
Posted By brooklyn_bike

soapy water on the bead . i've also found a...

soapy water on the bead . i've also found a slightly wider tube than usual helps (partially inflate before installing tires and over inflating past the max by about 10%
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-23, 08:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 746
Posted By brooklyn_bike

very nice build ! i love classic frames with...

very nice build ! i love classic frames with eclectic mix of parts. if you get a minute i'd really like to see a side shot just to get an idea of geometry and wheel base etc. thank you in advance
Forum: Touring
07-24-23, 05:27 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,123
Posted By brooklyn_bike

yep same here ULAC and PALMY ...

yep same here ULAC and PALMY

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