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03-28-24, 05:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 223
Posted By tiger1964

Bishops should be SunTour -- because they go on a...

Bishops should be SunTour -- because they go on a slant.
03-27-24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 309
Posted By tiger1964

Removed a 14-21 5-speed freewheel and going to...

Removed a 14-21 5-speed freewheel and going to 13-26 6-speed. By comparison, it will feel like stump-pulling gears. :innocent:
03-27-24, 08:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 309
Posted By tiger1964

A bit late now, but I like the vertical...

A bit late now, but I like the vertical orientation of the FD decal on the photo you showed.



Sorry! Hence the “Trompe L’oeil” label.;) In another topic, I am 'restoring' a friend's Peugeot and...
03-27-24, 07:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 912
Posted By tiger1964

Wow! Kinda hard to argue with that! Enough to...

Wow! Kinda hard to argue with that! Enough to finish these projects, and a few beyond. Longer term, I wonder if the chrome shop not-too-far-away is still in business and can pretty-up a few of the...
03-27-24, 07:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 309
Posted By tiger1964

Best Simplex derailleurs ever?

Not finding the Simplex “Trompe L’oeil” series front and rear derailleurs in Velobase, but......
03-26-24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 210
Posted By tiger1964

Mine is Aldi, not Lidl, but near-identical. As...

Mine is Aldi, not Lidl, but near-identical. As for "before I could get them to stop slipping", I concur IF you mean where the horizontal tube connects to the vertical tube -- unless the bike is held...
03-26-24, 08:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 500
Posted By tiger1964

Thanks, and that sent me back to measuring. Turns...

Thanks, and that sent me back to measuring. Turns out I do have a metric thread pitch gauge, not sure I have ever used it. On the Weinmann, neither 0.6mm pitch nor 0.8mm work... but 1.0mm does. Then...
03-26-24, 05:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 500
Posted By tiger1964

Thanks for the clarification! regardless, I'll...

Thanks for the clarification! regardless, I'll keep an eye on the "fit" on the springs I have coming.



Thanks, and certainly affordable although shipping might outweigh the cost of the nuts, I...
03-25-24, 11:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 912
Posted By tiger1964

Overall, a great idea.:) I knew of one but have...

Overall, a great idea.:) I knew of one but have not visited yet, <1/2 hour away. So, checking, open three hours per WEEK on Sundays only (looking at map location, perhaps operating out of someone...
03-25-24, 06:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 500
Posted By tiger1964

True. Updated, got some of what I need, plus...

True.

Updated, got some of what I need, plus I added an item in post #1, so still looking for:

(D) One or more of the nice bolts with 8mm head and a shoulder behind the head used on Campagnolo...
03-25-24, 06:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 912
Posted By tiger1964

I think I bought up all on from responders up to...

I think I bought up all on from responders up to that point, but a year later I am working on some projects and could use a few more! And see my other topic on WBT small parts, probably handier for...
03-24-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 599
Posted By tiger1964

Enough hot pepper flakes, and it will be...

Enough hot pepper flakes, and it will be quick-release. ;)
03-23-24, 12:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,210
Posted By tiger1964

Cool! Any good? Alas, in MD, alcohol not sold in...

Cool! Any good? Alas, in MD, alcohol not sold in grocery stores, so...:(
03-23-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,210
Posted By tiger1964

I was in both Lidl and Aldi on Thursday, Lidl had...

I was in both Lidl and Aldi on Thursday, Lidl had the stands, Aldi did not.
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
03-22-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,524
Posted By tiger1964

Thanks! I found a video, I guess I see some...

Thanks! I found a video, I guess I see some progress; but the accompanying music implied I'd be seeing Dodge Chargers doing doughnuts on the job site. Sheesh.:rolleyes:
03-22-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 907
Posted By tiger1964

I found that any screwdriver wide enough to...

I found that any screwdriver wide enough to engage most/all of the width of that nut, was too thick to fit in the slot. So, I ended up not only grinding a notch/slot in the center of the blade, but...
03-22-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 291
Posted By tiger1964

I keep thinking of this image, which implies...

I keep thinking of this image, which implies "three o'clock"
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03-22-24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,129
Posted By tiger1964

Not sure that is needed... now. Prior to calling,...

Not sure that is needed... now. Prior to calling, I just went on the website, the 141mm axle is gone now, leaving only the 134 in stock. For six speed conversions, 126mm+ 10mm = 136mm, no? By my...
03-22-24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 860
Posted By tiger1964

Thanks, I had forgotten about Superbe, and I have...

Thanks, I had forgotten about Superbe, and I have a set and in case I need a set of hoods some day...:thumb:
03-22-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,161
Posted By tiger1964

I was just told about this; however, I do not...

I was just told about this; however, I do not have any AX (or other Shimano, for that matter) levers. That said, for some other brands of classic/vintage levers, hoods can be hard to find -- MAFAC...
03-22-24, 07:27 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 860
Posted By tiger1964

Good idea. And perhaps Universal. Not sure where...

Good idea. And perhaps Universal. Not sure where the point of diminishing returns might be, there might be some "oddball" :eek: brands where it might not be worth it -- except for the person seeking...
03-22-24, 05:25 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 860
Posted By tiger1964

I didn't see MAFAC on the site. :(

I didn't see MAFAC on the site. :(
03-22-24, 05:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 500
Posted By tiger1964

Great! The hanger immediately below the crank...

Great! The hanger immediately below the crank dust cap is what I'd prefer! Please PM price, etc.!




OK, I have some research to do there. These are Campy hubs, I suspect mid-80's (bulge in...
03-21-24, 03:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 500
Posted By tiger1964

WTB: Small Parts

EDIT/UPDATE: Adding and subtracting from list. Looking for a bunch of small stuff to finish a project, hopefully someone has a big stash of stuff and has it all, avoiding a bunch of purchases where I...
03-20-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,129
Posted By tiger1964

I would have to go back and check, if he works...

I would have to go back and check, if he works for or owns Boulder Bicycle, I did leave a message on the "contact us" address; by the way, website says closed until Friday, maybe a way of...
03-20-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,129
Posted By tiger1964

Anyone else make axles? Wheels Manufacturing is...

Anyone else make axles? Wheels Manufacturing is about out of axles, and I need two to increase span on rear hubs...:(

EDIT: Searching everywhere; Boulder Bicycle has them, better price too for the...
03-20-24, 08:05 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 907
Posted By tiger1964

You'd have to look really close to notice that's...

You'd have to look really close to notice that's not "stock". :thumb:

I am holding off final adjustment of tension until derailleurs (NR) are on the bike, and I have not yet modified a screwdriver...
03-18-24, 04:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 908
Posted By tiger1964

Last month (?) I sent Bike Tires Direct a link to...

Last month (?) I sent Bike Tires Direct a link to BikeInn's pricing and asked if they could match it; they said they could not but could get closer (IIRC, $57 each and I needed six tires). I took...
03-15-24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 907
Posted By tiger1964

Pretty good video.:thumb: I have almost zero...

Pretty good video.:thumb:

I have almost zero confidence of (a) reassembly without a set of snap-ring pliers, or (b) the local auto parts store of Home Depot having small ones, so I ordered a set...
03-14-24, 04:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 907
Posted By tiger1964

No idea, it might be worth checking to see if it...

No idea, it might be worth checking to see if it works on my Mac.:thumb:




Appreciated! -- of course, now, I don't have to bother learning anything, now that I have a nice copy in my...
03-14-24, 01:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 907
Posted By tiger1964

Thanks! I'll watch in the entirety, although I...

Thanks! I'll watch in the entirety, although I suspect YouTube will stop it seven times for ads...:troll:



Have Dremel, Will Grind. ;) It does not hurt that I got all-new screwdrivers perhaps a...
03-13-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 754
Posted By tiger1964

I finally bolted a few things together! With two...

I finally bolted a few things together! With two frames treated with Frame Saver on the inside to prevent corrosion, I had to really scrub to get any residue off the outside. I installed the headset,...
03-13-24, 11:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,138
Posted By tiger1964

Started on reassembly of the Falcon today. First...

Started on reassembly of the Falcon today. First item was, of course the headset. I had previously bought a headset race press to push the races into the frame’s head tubes and, on at least one bike,...
03-13-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 907
Posted By tiger1964

Thanks, it sounds like I should not be afraid of...

Thanks, it sounds like I should not be afraid of diving in. For lube, what did you use? Light motor oil, chain lube (I have plenty left over, not that I wax chains), Park grease, other?

I need to...
03-13-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 907
Posted By tiger1964

Suntour Barcons: maintenance and adjustment

A search gave me THIS TOPIC (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1196025-suntour-barcons-very-tight.html) on barcons amidst many others on sale or selection of above, and cable routing and the...
03-03-24, 06:59 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,304
Posted By tiger1964

For easier application of FrameSaver?

For easier application of FrameSaver?
02-29-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,074
Posted By tiger1964

In this case, it will be regular paint. Normally,...

In this case, it will be regular paint. Normally, I'd prefer powdercoat.

Today, the third frame came out, then the baking soda (yeah, it swirled/fizzed a bit, pretty obvious), then a short soak...
02-28-24, 01:38 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 5,661
Posted By tiger1964

Overkill is my middle name.:rolleyes: I needn't...

Overkill is my middle name.:rolleyes: I needn't have worried about being to tell, the chains went in a bit tacky and came out squeaky clean and almost "rattly" so I figure the factory lube is gone...
02-28-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,074
Posted By tiger1964

Good info, thanks. Zinc phosphate, thanks for...

Good info, thanks. Zinc phosphate, thanks for that, will get some ASAP. Hopefully no adverse impact with the guy who will do the actual painting.
02-28-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 5,661
Posted By tiger1964

Previously, I simply swished new chains in Simple...

Previously, I simply swished new chains in Simple Green HP to get anything factory-supplied off prior to waxing; unsure if that has been really effective but I really have not had problems. I read...
02-28-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 566
Posted By tiger1964

Is the style decals in the photos in post #1 pre-...

Is the style decals in the photos in post #1 pre- or post- date the blue/white "surfboard" style I've commonly seen (and which I put on my wife's Pro)? The all-gold ones in post #1 look quite classy.
02-28-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,074
Posted By tiger1964

Reading a bunch of topics, not running into info...

Reading a bunch of topics, not running into info on how long to leave the frame in the neutralizing bath. An hour? 24 hours? And I presume the "reaction" will be obvious in its appearance.

OK, two...
02-27-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 337
Posted By tiger1964

EDIT: transaction completed, so I have my...

EDIT: transaction completed, so I have my solution. Thanks, everyone!



Cool! And I think I even have a spare set of Weinmann-type Kool-Stop pads ready. PM me! :thumb:
02-26-24, 06:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 337
Posted By tiger1964

With opportunities here apparently not happening,...

With opportunities here apparently not happening, I am looking at eBay; interestingly, it might be cost-effective to buy a pair of calipers just for the pad holders.:wtf:
02-21-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 337
Posted By tiger1964

Something like this, with or without guides?...

Something like this, with or without guides? (Image stolen from the internet) Except I'd really prefer not the closed-on-four-sides arrangement.
...
02-21-24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 337
Posted By tiger1964

Thanks, although looking online they too are...

Thanks, although looking online they too are rounded and look noticeably different (all? or some?). In addition, Dia-Compe might be viable as well.
02-21-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 337
Posted By tiger1964

WTB: Brake Pad Holders

These Universal 68 brakes are lovely and polished up so well; hope to have them installed soon. That said, I see the pads/holders are (presumably?) not OEM; the holders have rounded ends and I...
02-17-24, 08:04 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,074
Posted By tiger1964

It has been too cold for working outdoors in any...

It has been too cold for working outdoors in any case. Meanwhile, I sprayed all three cans of undercoating on the box -- no, IN the box. Then, working on something non-bike, I bought a quart of clear...
02-14-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 177
Posted By tiger1964

I too got the message, and jumped in to get...

I too got the message, and jumped in to get project stuff -- during previous sales I ran into out-of-stocks pretty quickly after the announcement.

Even though I'm only 1/2 hour away, the Free...
02-12-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,151
Posted By tiger1964

Wow. I recently saw most of a Rally on eBay, not...

Wow. I recently saw most of a Rally on eBay, not too expensive, it would be tempting to attempt such a thing... curious about how the riveting (and, for that matter, un-riveting) was done.



You...
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