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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-24, 07:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 323
Posted By Saudadeii

Unless you're into airsoft/air rifles, I'd sell...

Unless you're into airsoft/air rifles, I'd sell it and get a regular compressor with some decent CFM. Then you can use it on bikes, cars, and even power some air tools.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-24, 12:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 337
Posted By Saudadeii

On one of my old ones, the rod is threaded into...

On one of my old ones, the rod is threaded into the barrel. I had to clamp the skewer in a vise to unscrew it. It looks like it's staked as well to retain it so I had to exercise my authority over...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-23, 11:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 637
Posted By Saudadeii

Brake lever strap. ...

Brake lever strap.

https://www.renaissance-cycle.com/product/711573/campagnolo-nuovo-super-record-brake-lever-strap-nut-2nd-hand-bb32d-08-6-10-19
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-23, 05:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 684
Posted By Saudadeii

Did it look like this one? Currently listed in...

Did it look like this one? Currently listed in So Cal.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-23, 11:34 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,254
Posted By Saudadeii

Well I was a big baby (some say I still am!) But...

Well I was a big baby (some say I still am!) But since my 20's, pretty much. When I had my knees replaced, I asked the Dr if he could make me taller. He said he could but it wouldn't make me...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-23, 04:56 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,254
Posted By Saudadeii

I'm almost 70. I still have my Univega GT I...

I'm almost 70. I still have my Univega GT I bought in 1985 (and still ride it). My height hasn't changed. My width is another matter.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-23, 08:24 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 6,825
Posted By Saudadeii

There was nothing C nor V about my Univega when I...

There was nothing C nor V about my Univega when I bought it in 1985. Eventually, the entire bike world will end up in here.

Even Blink 182 is considered "classic" (hopefully not end up in here).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-23, 02:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 641
Posted By Saudadeii

Yeah, I came across that thread after posting...

Yeah, I came across that thread after posting this. Looking at some of those pictures made my nose bleed a bit. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-23, 02:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,641
Posted By Saudadeii

Odd. My Araya rims off my '84 Univega GT are W/O...

Odd. My Araya rims off my '84 Univega GT are W/O HP. They definitely have the "hook" inside the rim.; Maybe because mine are HP (I read once it meant high pressure)? Or is it just the different in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-23, 11:23 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,899
Posted By Saudadeii

The Shimano US site says:HOW TO MAKE A CLAIM...

The Shimano US site says:HOW TO MAKE A CLAIM (CANADA)Please visit your local Team SHIMANO dealer (https://bike.shimano.com/en-US/information/dealerlocator.html) with the product in question and your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-23, 02:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 641
Posted By Saudadeii

You nailed it!! Thanks!!

You nailed it!! Thanks!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-23, 02:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 641
Posted By Saudadeii

How tall is it?

Was cruising some FB marketplace ads and came across this. Not interested but wondered how tall is it? How tall would the rider be to ride something like this?

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-23, 02:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 310
Posted By Saudadeii

Yep. a bash guard for mountain bikes. ...

Yep. a bash guard for mountain bikes.

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/400x266/s_l1600_6fce6323eecc1f512343f29a5fabd174f2755aaf.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-23, 10:12 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,218
Posted By Saudadeii

My '84 Univega GT has still them on both sides....

My '84 Univega GT has still them on both sides. They are original to the bike and never saw a need to remove them. Makes it easy to align the wheel to the longitudinal axis of the bike when repairing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-23, 08:14 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,656
Posted By Saudadeii

Here's a neighbors 1980 Concord Mixte I cleaned...

Here's a neighbors 1980 Concord Mixte I cleaned up and sold for her. Hopefully the person who bought it is still riding it.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-23, 02:33 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,055
Posted By Saudadeii

If you look at Shimano’s site, ...

If you look at Shimano’s site,

https://bike.shimano.com/en-US/information/anti-counterfeit.html

You’ll see:

＊Objective countries for the application and labelling: Japan and China
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-23, 02:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 725
Posted By Saudadeii

I have a similar bag from Nashbar. The two straps...

I have a similar bag from Nashbar. The two straps hold very securely to my rack. The pocket underneath is for my Ulock. Mine also has straps to hold a pump. It came with a vinyl liner originally but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-12-23, 01:58 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,110
Posted By Saudadeii

As long as you take care of them (clean, true,...

As long as you take care of them (clean, true, tension) I see no problem.

My 1984 Univega GT (bought new in '85) still has the original front wheel. I lost the back wheel due to a pothole (poorly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-23, 10:04 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,260
Posted By Saudadeii

Well played!! I think they look OUTSTANDING.

Well played!! I think they look OUTSTANDING.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-23, 02:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 536
Posted By Saudadeii

Your pics are stored in your album. I think this...

Your pics are stored in your album. I think this link take us there. You have a few pics so I didn't want to link each one. Someone else (mostly everyone) is better at this than I am but it's a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-22, 04:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,350
Posted By Saudadeii

They do and they member... ...

They do and they member...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/620x349/south_park_member_berries_17924944_2a7297c24a15083a71de5cf021250fe884bc0d2c.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-22, 02:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,055
Posted By Saudadeii

Took a number of sailing classes at OCC Sailing...

Took a number of sailing classes at OCC Sailing Center (for those of you in SoCal), Lido's, Shields, and bigger boats too. Did the Newport to Ensenada race one year. Bunch of "beer can" races in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-22, 02:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 353
Posted By Saudadeii

Album is here: ...

Album is here:

https://www.bikeforums.net/g/album/27467569
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-22, 08:36 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,653
Posted By Saudadeii

Sometimes a mismatched wheel set is just a...

Sometimes a mismatched wheel set is just a mismatched wheelset.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-22, 04:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 527
Posted By Saudadeii

I don't have a good answer but here's some info...

I don't have a good answer but here's some info on your hub. Note the comments regarding the shifters.

https://sheldonbrown.com/sturmey-archer/s52.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-22, 08:59 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,204
Posted By Saudadeii

How much space does the axle have on the drive...

How much space does the axle have on the drive side? Can't you "loosen" up the cones and shift the axle over a few threads?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-16-22, 11:21 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,609
Posted By Saudadeii

I left the aluminum one on my '84 Univega GT. ...

I left the aluminum one on my '84 Univega GT. It's in great shape and I think it looks good preserving that "vintage" appearance. My 2000 Fuji Newest had a plastic one that was all yellowed and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-22, 12:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 713
Posted By Saudadeii

Have a look at this old thread. ...

Have a look at this old thread.

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/390318-nishiki-serial-number-database.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-22, 08:26 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,671
Posted By Saudadeii

That "nut" is toast. I would replace with the...

That "nut" is toast. I would replace with the double allen like above. If you're adamant about getting a matching replacement (assuming it's original) Ace hardware (if local) may have it. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-22, 07:51 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,645
Posted By Saudadeii

Well, it wasn't "vintage" when I bought it in...

Well, it wasn't "vintage" when I bought it in 1985 ('84 GT). Arguably, it's aged more gracefully than I have. :) (still own and ride it)
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-19-22, 07:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 581
Posted By Saudadeii

Maybe because the bent cage throws the angle off...

Maybe because the bent cage throws the angle off a bit but it looks like the guide pulley is not aligned either.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-22, 07:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 974
Posted By Saudadeii

Yeah, a link will help. Sometimes those CL ads...

Yeah, a link will help. Sometimes those CL ads don't describe the item in enough details and have only 1 (maybe 2) pics at bad angles.

Here's my '84 GT (bought new in '85). You can see the model...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-22, 07:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 492
Posted By Saudadeii

Don't know the date from serial number (someone...

Don't know the date from serial number (someone will be along soon!). In the meantime, you can check the date codes of the Shimano components. Look on the inside of the crank arms, on the hubs,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-22, 11:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,601
Posted By Saudadeii

My '84 Univega GT has a Mountech triple on the...

My '84 Univega GT has a Mountech triple on the front with 52-48-28. I see a few on ebay.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-27-22, 09:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 392
Posted By Saudadeii

Does it squeal in "reverse" if you are going...

Does it squeal in "reverse" if you are going straight back or just when turning?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-25-22, 08:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,066
Posted By Saudadeii

For a long while, this was my typical kit on...

For a long while, this was my typical kit on rides. Bunch of tools in the seat bag including a spare tube. The rack bag has my Ulock and mini pump (as you can see). On "short" rides the rack bag...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-22, 03:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 495
Posted By Saudadeii

Since you can't post pics (post count under 10)...

Since you can't post pics (post count under 10) upload some pics to a hosting site like IMGUR or others, and post a link to the album so we can see what condition it's in.

If it's really trashed,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-22, 09:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 223
Posted By Saudadeii

If you can still edit, then just delete the...

If you can still edit, then just delete the content.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-22, 08:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 418
Posted By Saudadeii

Here are the images for the OP. ...

Here are the images for the OP.

https://i.ibb.co/tYC4fDT/20220327-191138.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/YyBK79n/20220327-191146.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/y5qWPDs/20220327-191204.jpg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-22, 08:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 442
Posted By Saudadeii

Sorry but no pics showing. You need 10 posts...

Sorry but no pics showing. You need 10 posts before you can upload. Perhaps post the pics in some image sharing site and then post the urls.

Can you move/squeeze the brake by hand directly? The...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-22, 04:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 387
Posted By Saudadeii

Make sure there's no grease, grit, corrosion,...

Make sure there's no grease, grit, corrosion, moisture, etc. in the seat tube or on the post. Check the "roundness" of the tube where the post clamps.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-31-22, 12:39 PM
Replies: 3,579
Views: 989,396
Posted By Saudadeii

1984 Univega GT, bought new in 1985, ...

1984 Univega GT, bought new in 1985,
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_3861_5221e18693a748fb860f00000a6a69b341449cf2.jpg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-22, 12:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 611
Posted By Saudadeii

As long as you service your drive train regularly...

As long as you service your drive train regularly (clean, lube, replace chain as needed) they can last a LONG time. My 1984 Univega GT (bought new in '85) still has the original chainrings and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-28-22, 09:06 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,334
Posted By Saudadeii

I have an old Cateye wireless on my bike. No...

I have an old Cateye wireless on my bike. No GPS, no power, no cadence, just the basics. I don't run apps on my phone other than to verify calibration of the Cateye. I also have specific routes of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-22, 09:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 556
Posted By Saudadeii

Having the same issue with an old 3 speed. ...

Having the same issue with an old 3 speed. Tapered rims with "square" brake shoes. Only the top edge makes contact. None of my LBSs carry them. They suggest the same thing. Don't think it's a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-22, 08:09 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,646
Posted By Saudadeii

I left the aluminum one on my Univega GT because...

I left the aluminum one on my Univega GT because it came with it, it's in good shape and it looks like it belongs there. I tossed the plastic one my Fuji Newest, in part because it was broken, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-22, 09:04 AM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 507,179
Posted By Saudadeii

1980 Concord. Recently sold. ...

1980 Concord. Recently sold.

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_3242_e22e7c408111cf2806a67cab1ecc93889eb3986b.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-22, 01:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,318
Posted By Saudadeii

Thanks T-Mar! Right, the serial is on the lower,...

Thanks T-Mar! Right, the serial is on the lower, nds seat tube. Starts with 80 (I assumed that was the year), then a space and a 3. Not sure what the 3 stands for. Then a space and 5 digits in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-22, 09:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,318
Posted By Saudadeii

1980 Concord Mixtee

A neighbor of mine came as asked if I could do some work on her Mom's old bike so they could sell it. She hasn't ridden it on 20 years or so and it's been sitting in various garages as family members...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-22, 01:06 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,193
Posted By Saudadeii

It makes a statement. What statement I don't...

It makes a statement. What statement I don't know but I like it.
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