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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-16-22, 06:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 353
Posted By cyrano138

Bumping this to say I'll take ANY REASONABLE...

Bumping this to say I'll take ANY REASONABLE OFFER.
Moving.
Forum: For Sale
04-16-22, 06:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,009
Posted By cyrano138

Just bumping this to say I'll take any reasonable...

Just bumping this to say I'll take any reasonable offer at this point. Trying to move and I don't want to move a bunch of bike parts.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-11-22, 05:48 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,132
Posted By cyrano138

Sorry to resurrect an old thread but, just in...

Sorry to resurrect an old thread but, just in case anyone was wondering, this worked. I used a 10mm round file and a regular flat file and did it in about an hour.

They look a little oversized in...
Forum: For Sale
11-21-21, 08:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,009
Posted By cyrano138

I can take some more photos. How do I tell if the...

I can take some more photos. How do I tell if the left side is two or three speed?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-21, 12:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,040
Posted By cyrano138

Great video!

Great video!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-20-21, 10:11 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,103
Posted By cyrano138

In my life, I've stripped the threads out of not...

In my life, I've stripped the threads out of not one, but two, crank arms because I forgot to remove the crank bolt first.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-20-21, 09:42 PM
Replies: 504
Views: 108,923
Posted By cyrano138

Just finished this one. It's a rattlecan job...

Just finished this one. It's a rattlecan job after a truly gruesome stuck seat post removal, but I think it turned out alright. New wheels, cranks, bars, seatpost, and pedals. Frame is a 1983(ish)...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-20-21, 09:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 899
Posted By cyrano138

Well. It's on there. Doesn't seem to be hurting...

Well. It's on there. Doesn't seem to be hurting anything.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-19-21, 06:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 899
Posted By cyrano138

Thanks! I put it on the drive side and it seems...

Thanks! I put it on the drive side and it seems to have worked well.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-19-21, 02:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 899
Posted By cyrano138

Okay, thank you. I'll try it when I get home and...

Okay, thank you. I'll try it when I get home and see if something seems off without it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-19-21, 02:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 899
Posted By cyrano138

is anyone familiar with sunlite sealed cartridge bottom brackets?

So, I ordered one of these to do a fixed gear conversion and it comes with a small plastic or nylon spacer/washer. There's only one of them, and it seems to fit over the square taper part of the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-18-21, 11:33 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 282,759
Posted By cyrano138

Same for me in southwest Florida.

Same for me in southwest Florida.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-18-21, 08:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,121
Posted By cyrano138

I guess it's probably useful to say why I want to...

I guess it's probably useful to say why I want to build my own wheels and why I asked about it on the first place. There are three reasons:

1. I enjoy learning about bikes and prefer to build as...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-15-21, 03:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,526
Posted By cyrano138

Oh, no. That's for the installation of the two...

Oh, no. That's for the installation of the two races that go into the head tube. I have an installation tool for the crown race . That's the park tool thing that I took a picture of earlier in the...
Forum: For Sale
11-15-21, 02:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,009
Posted By cyrano138

FS: Shimano flight Deck 8 spd levers/shifters $80

Some cosmetic damage but seem to be functionally good.
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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-15-21, 02:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 353
Posted By cyrano138

FS: Shimano Ultegra clipless pedals $50

Shimano pd 6610


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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-15-21, 02:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,121
Posted By cyrano138

Way ahead of you :) All my bike mechanic-ing so...

Way ahead of you :)
All my bike mechanic-ing so far has been an expense. I just like learning about how to do it. Once in awhile I get a nice upgrade to one of my bikes out of it.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-15-21, 02:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,121
Posted By cyrano138

That's what I was afraid of :) It's okay...

That's what I was afraid of :)
It's okay though. I still want to learn to build wheels. It's just a little disappointing that it's not even cheaper if I already have the rims. Even if I just have to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-15-21, 09:53 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,526
Posted By cyrano138

Gotcha. I'll try that next time, thanks.

Gotcha. I'll try that next time, thanks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-15-21, 09:26 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,526
Posted By cyrano138

I meant the wrench trick. I think I'm picturing...

I meant the wrench trick. I think I'm picturing it wrongly.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-15-21, 07:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 679
Posted By cyrano138

Thank you for the link!

Thank you for the link!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-15-21, 07:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 679
Posted By cyrano138

Putting that in my bookmarks -- thank you!

Putting that in my bookmarks -- thank you!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-15-21, 07:38 AM
Replies: 504
Views: 108,923
Posted By cyrano138

Love this...

Love this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-15-21, 07:31 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,526
Posted By cyrano138

Doesn't the threaded tube part of the fork keep...

Doesn't the threaded tube part of the fork keep you from getting it on straight?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-14-21, 04:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,121
Posted By cyrano138

As recently as last month, I was able to buy a...

As recently as last month, I was able to buy a wheelset with origin8 36 hole track hubs laced to weinmann lp18s for $170. At $50 each for the hubs, $30 each for rims, and 72 bottom of the barrel...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-14-21, 04:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,121
Posted By cyrano138

Hubs

For those of you who build your own wheels, which is what I would like to learn how to do, or just have a preference about what's on the or built wheels you buy, what do you guys prefer?

I have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-14-21, 03:46 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,526
Posted By cyrano138

Removed and then reinstalled the same ones. I was...

Removed and then reinstalled the same ones. I was painting the frame.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-14-21, 01:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,526
Posted By cyrano138

Now I have a good excuse to find the brass punch...

Now I have a good excuse to find the brass punch that I've got laying around somewhere. :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-14-21, 01:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,526
Posted By cyrano138

I also made my own installation tool. If I ever...

I also made my own installation tool. If I ever get to work on some ultra high-end fancy bike maybe I'll get something nicer with this seems to do the trick for now....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-14-21, 12:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,526
Posted By cyrano138

Thank you! I've removed and replaced...

Thank you!



I've removed and replaced all the other parts of a headset, but never had to take this piece off of the fork.



I'm happy to get the tool and do it myself. I just needed to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-14-21, 11:39 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,526
Posted By cyrano138

what is that thingy on the fork

I wanted to search for a video about how to remove and replace this if it can be done, but I don't actually know what this piece is called. If you guys can tell me I would certainly appreciate...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-13-21, 07:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 987
Posted By cyrano138

I appreciate the thoughtful response. I've known...

I appreciate the thoughtful response. I've known for awhile that CL is dominated by overpriced flippers here, but it was helpful to hear it. Honestly, I have no intention of flipping bikes myself,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-13-21, 12:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 987
Posted By cyrano138

Update to this thread with a question, I...

Update to this thread with a question,

I have not had a single bite on this bike. I had it listed initially on facebook marketplace and craigslist 225, expecting to get negotiated down to maybe...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-12-21, 12:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,608
Posted By cyrano138

Oh cool, thank you!

Oh cool, thank you!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-11-21, 11:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,608
Posted By cyrano138

Somebody gave me a box of tools once and there's...

Somebody gave me a box of tools once and there's one of these. What is it for, anyway?

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-10-21, 06:42 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,790
Posted By cyrano138

I hope I do not run into this

I hope I do not run into this
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-10-21, 09:30 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,790
Posted By cyrano138

Ah. I misunderstood.

Ah. I misunderstood.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-09-21, 11:31 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,790
Posted By cyrano138

That might be. The inner chainring (before fixed...

That might be. The inner chainring (before fixed conversion) was too close to the chainstay.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-09-21, 04:30 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,790
Posted By cyrano138

I wonder if that's what happened here. This is a...

I wonder if that's what happened here. This is a photo of the drive side of my bike. I had this bottom bracket installed several years ago before I knew how to do anything so I have no idea what kind...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-09-21, 01:48 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,790
Posted By cyrano138

The world is a crazy place, all right.

The world is a crazy place, all right.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-09-21, 12:30 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,790
Posted By cyrano138

Off topic, but what does the "36" mean? I assume...

Off topic, but what does the "36" mean? I assume the "1.37" means inches, since the 24 is a non-metric threads per inch. But is the 36 for mm? Seems weird to use metric x nonmetric.
Forum: For Sale
11-09-21, 12:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,165
Posted By cyrano138

Dropping the price to $125 plus shipping. Need to...

Dropping the price to $125 plus shipping. Need to make space.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-09-21, 12:15 PM
Replies: 1,250
Views: 130,950
Posted By cyrano138

noobinsf and I had a great transaction! Very...

noobinsf and I had a great transaction! Very nice, communicative person. Fast payment too.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-09-21, 11:36 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,790
Posted By cyrano138

Crossing my fingers. I really wish someone still...

Crossing my fingers. I really wish someone still made the old style cup and cone bb's.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-21, 09:17 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,790
Posted By cyrano138

I figured. I posted it in the fixed gear sales...

I figured. I posted it in the fixed gear sales forum.
Thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-21, 08:56 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,790
Posted By cyrano138

Ahhhhhhhhhhh Unfortunately I only have room in...

Ahhhhhhhhhhh
Unfortunately I only have room in the garage for n bikes. And I can only afford n - 1 of them.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-21, 08:36 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,790
Posted By cyrano138

I keep hearing the n+1 thing. What's it mean? ...

I keep hearing the n+1 thing. What's it mean?

I posted it for sale in the single speed/fixed forum since that spindle length is mostly for track bikes I think ..
Forum: Single Speed and Fixed Gear Marketplace
11-08-21, 08:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 544
Posted By cyrano138

FS: Italian threaded Shimano dura ace bb

Shimano dura ace bb-7410. Spindle length is 103, so I posted it here. It's a bit beat up, but just cosmetically. Action is really smooth, no play or weirdness.

Honestly I'm not sure what they're...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-21, 08:16 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,790
Posted By cyrano138

Lordy that sounds like a headache and a nightmare...

Lordy that sounds like a headache and a nightmare rolled into one.

Only question now is what to do with the Italian BB as I do not have any Italian bikes. It's a bit beat up although the action...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-21, 07:27 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,790
Posted By cyrano138

Well, what do you know? It was right there. Not...

Well, what do you know? It was right there. Not that I would've known what it meant until I started the thread anyway...

...
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