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03-28-24, 05:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 188
Posted By daverup

I've used the SRAM 8 speed chains on a couple of...

I've used the SRAM 8 speed chains on a couple of helicomatic freewheels. The gears are different than the more common Shimano or Suntour clusters, and may not engage as smoothly. The teeth of the...
03-28-24, 05:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 188
Posted By daverup

You need 10 posts over 2 days to gain the ability...

You need 10 posts over 2 days to gain the ability to link or include pics.
Your gallery is working and you did upload a couple of pics, here is a link,
https://www.bikeforums.net/g/album/33167253
03-27-24, 04:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 276
Posted By daverup

And, these things are getting old. Who knows who...

And, these things are getting old. Who knows who took it apart in the past..:)
03-27-24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 276
Posted By daverup

I don't know what Shimano intended with this...

I don't know what Shimano intended with this thrust bearing. I just know if you take the caliper apart, you could get a shower of tiny bearings. If it was intended to stay in one piece, it did not on...
03-27-24, 10:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 276
Posted By daverup

My 600 Calipers are in the lower tension setting...

My 600 Calipers are in the lower tension setting on the spring pointed out by hazetguy .
Use caution if you tear these down. I believe the pivot bearing is a stack with tiny ball bearings.

Do you...
03-27-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 276
Posted By daverup

I've got a set of those and they don't seem worse...

I've got a set of those and they don't seem worse than others to me.
03-26-24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 427
Posted By daverup

1978 Schwinn Super Le Tour 12.2 ...

1978 Schwinn Super Le Tour 12.2

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1024x757/78superlt122_242ced53a8c2c894c39d3e5c929e71e02b5401fc.jpg
03-25-24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 15,437
Views: 4,054,181
Posted By daverup

I would definitely do something. Evaporust can...

I would definitely do something. Evaporust can help, or one of the rust converter products. If you do nothing, that rust will do more damage. Yes, you'll need to do touch up, but that can be fun too....
03-25-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 15,437
Views: 4,054,181
Posted By daverup

jemaleddin Don't rule out thrift store bikes as a...

jemaleddin Don't rule out thrift store bikes as a source for your missing parts. It seems like a fair number of 80's bikes are ending up there these days. That would probably be much cheaper than...
03-24-24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 359
Posted By daverup

I'm guessing that maybe it's easier to trash aero...

I'm guessing that maybe it's easier to trash aero forks without damaging the rest of the frame.
03-24-24, 12:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 359
Posted By daverup

Was there any sign of damage to the downtube...

Was there any sign of damage to the downtube behind the headtube?
03-24-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 518
Posted By daverup

You already uploaded, you just can't add them to...

You already uploaded, you just can't add them to a post yet.. I linked your album.
03-24-24, 07:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 518
Posted By daverup

OP Album, ...

OP Album,
https://www.bikeforums.net/g/album/32722052

https://www.bikeforums.net/g/picture/33122916
03-24-24, 07:38 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,539
Posted By daverup

I put dual pivots on many bikes and will happily...

I put dual pivots on many bikes and will happily continue to do the same, I like the way they stop. I'm not even concerned about what anyone thinks about my braking crimes. :)
03-24-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,539
Posted By daverup

If you did keep the original AGC-300 brake...

If you did keep the original AGC-300 brake calipers on your Pro Miyata, you would also have brick like original brake pads. No source for newer pads for those that I could find. Since the Dura Ace EX...
03-23-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 359
Posted By daverup

The Suntour Symmetric aero shifters do auto trim...

The Suntour Symmetric aero shifters do auto trim the FD. The left lever is on a eccentric shaft connected to the right lever.
03-23-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 407
Posted By daverup

22", almost new, and a nice color! That should...

22", almost new, and a nice color!
That should work well.
03-23-24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 7,672
Views: 903,048
Posted By daverup

So, will we be getting a peek? :)

So, will we be getting a peek?
:)
03-23-24, 10:22 AM
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Views: 14,037,402
Posted By daverup

Left outside.. Sad

Left outside.. Sad
03-23-24, 05:15 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 863
Posted By daverup

I also ordered hoods from bike-vintage.eu . My...

I also ordered hoods from bike-vintage.eu . My BL-7200 levers need some, and I'm willing to try these.
03-23-24, 05:07 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,108
Posted By daverup

I've had a couple of the OG 4runners. Had a new...

I've had a couple of the OG 4runners. Had a new one in 85, and picked up this 87 awhile back,
...
03-23-24, 05:01 AM
Replies: 7,672
Views: 903,048
Posted By daverup

I highly recommend this method. I've used...

I highly recommend this method. I've used evaporust on some Schwinn rims and if you immerse them, it will take a very long time to get it out. Your rims will ooze the stuff.
Sun CR-18 alloy rims are...
03-22-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 256
Posted By daverup

I received a Turbo Special in black with a bike...

I received a Turbo Special in black with a bike recently. Mine is well used.
...
03-22-24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 288
Posted By daverup

I don't think that single or dual pivot will make...

I don't think that single or dual pivot will make that much difference when using narrow tires.
Here are a few of my dual pivots.
First, Shimano BR-6403 600/Ultegra/Tri-color on my 87 Puch,
...
03-22-24, 06:28 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 863
Posted By daverup

I think it's amazing that he is doing this at...

I think it's amazing that he is doing this at all! This support for so many different types of levers is fantastic! I hope he is able to keep this going.
03-21-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 7,672
Views: 903,048
Posted By daverup

That was fast! Especially seeing those rings of...

That was fast! Especially seeing those rings of rust on that stem!
03-20-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 7,672
Views: 903,048
Posted By daverup

I there any way to get penetrating oil in from...

I there any way to get penetrating oil in from the bottom? Maybe a hole in fork crown lower side?
03-20-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 7,672
Views: 903,048
Posted By daverup

I'm with you on that, the only good spider is a...

I'm with you on that, the only good spider is a dead spider.
03-19-24, 04:04 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,082
Posted By daverup

Thanks for the info!

Thanks for the info!
03-19-24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,082
Posted By daverup

I posted these in another thread, I don't know...

I posted these in another thread, I don't know what they are really.
Suspected might be Lyotard, as they came with my Moto Grand Jubile Mixte. They were not original to the bike, those would have...
03-18-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 15,437
Views: 4,054,181
Posted By daverup

I think the OE tape was Flexon Spicy Chestnut. ...

I think the OE tape was Flexon Spicy Chestnut.
The Fizik Honey doesn't look far off.
03-18-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 15,437
Views: 4,054,181
Posted By daverup

Might be a late 72 Continental, that color really...

Might be a late 72 Continental, that color really looks more like the Brown from 72. Now that I'm looking at it again, Chesnut showed up on 74's, and that looks closer. My Varsity was definitely...
03-18-24, 09:09 AM
Replies: 15,437
Views: 4,054,181
Posted By daverup

That's why my wife's N+1 counter has to be...

That's why my wife's N+1 counter has to be increased along with mine.
03-17-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 15,437
Views: 4,054,181
Posted By daverup

IdahoBrett In 1972 I really wanted that Sierra...

IdahoBrett In 1972 I really wanted that Sierra Brown Continental. I ended up with a Varsity..
These days, I really don't want a heavy Schwinn to drag it up hills. I think your hills are worse than...
03-17-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,108
Posted By daverup

cudak888 You would think that someone trying to...

cudak888 You would think that someone trying to sell a XJS Coupe wouldn't miss an opportunity to meet a possible buyer. Not much demand for those these days.
Nice catch on the Racer.
03-09-24, 08:49 PM
Replies: 83,059
Views: 14,037,402
Posted By daverup

Might be a Super Le Tour 12.2

Might be a Super Le Tour 12.2
03-09-24, 06:48 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 5,005
Posted By daverup

Another vote for mid 70's Motobecane Red, like on...

Another vote for mid 70's Motobecane Red, like on my 75 GJ Mixte,

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1418/motogjmixte_6e162cc51db9b77566e5c24047b3249cb4ad68eb.jpg

And...
03-06-24, 02:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 540
Posted By daverup

Yes! I'm looking forward to hearing more...

Yes!

I'm looking forward to hearing more about this one. I've got some Shimano Tri-Color group stuff that could work with that one, if that interests you.
My Ultima was a 76 and originally...
03-06-24, 01:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 380
Posted By daverup

pm sent

pm sent
03-06-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 83,059
Views: 14,037,402
Posted By daverup

I wonder if the chrome is past saving? Were the...

I wonder if the chrome is past saving?
Were the black headlugs only on the higher end frames?
For $10, might be worth it, but too far from me.
03-05-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 540
Posted By daverup

IdahoBrett You've probably been through these...

IdahoBrett You've probably been through these before, but I'll post them.
Catalogs, (missing 1980)
https://bulgier.net/pics/bike/Catalogs/AustroDaimler/

This site shows a pic of a bike and...
03-04-24, 10:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 676
Posted By daverup

I agree, ccharles1 make sure you check bottom lug...

I agree, ccharles1 make sure you check bottom lug on headtube for signs of damage, along with downtube near lug.
03-04-24, 06:53 AM
03-02-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 15,437
Views: 4,054,181
Posted By daverup

Murray Missile Looks like you are in a tough...

Murray Missile Looks like you are in a tough spot, when you like your parts bike too much..
:)
It does look like a nice Raleigh..
03-02-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 7,672
Views: 903,048
Posted By daverup

It looks like you do have the correct saddle. My...

It looks like you do have the correct saddle. My 87 BL is missing that one. I never convinced myself that I really needed that to be original.
Those Sprint 9000 FD's in gold have got to be...
03-01-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 5,670
Posted By daverup

I think if the Collar/Insert is not free to...

I think if the Collar/Insert is not free to expand or contract with the seat tube clamp, then that could be part of the problem. Good luck freeing it up. If the Kroil doesn't do it, maybe one of the...
03-01-24, 06:44 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 5,670
Posted By daverup

A very old thread on this issue, ...

A very old thread on this issue,
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/383600-1975-uo8-seat-post-size.html
03-01-24, 05:48 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 5,670
Posted By daverup

The top of that seat tube looks a bit mangled. ...

The top of that seat tube looks a bit mangled.
Does the collar/insert have more than one slot?
If you straighten the top of the seat tube you'll have to watch out that you don't create sharp burrs...
02-29-24, 01:26 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 5,670
Posted By daverup

When it's too small the slot in the top of the...

When it's too small the slot in the top of the post is often narrower at the top from being over tightened.
Good luck
02-29-24, 01:19 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 5,670
Posted By daverup

Seatpost that slips could be a size too small

Seatpost that slips could be a size too small
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