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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-22, 04:31 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 16,167
Posted By Stormy Archer

Funny coincidence that you posted this revealing...

Funny coincidence that you posted this revealing that sadly there aren't many pictures of this bike. I spotted one for sale a couple years ago and just happened across the files on an old hard drive....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-22, 01:07 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 16,167
Posted By Stormy Archer

no idea!!

no idea!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-22, 08:33 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 16,167
Posted By Stormy Archer

I'm stoked to have something interesting. It came...

I'm stoked to have something interesting. It came with full 105, yes, brifters. i was a little surprised the crankset isn't octalink. If you want to DM me I'll give you the serial but I might...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-22, 09:26 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 16,167
Posted By Stormy Archer

maybe 3rd times the charm? I'm creating a shared...

maybe 3rd times the charm? I'm creating a shared album and it just completely disappears, and copy and pasting the images here seems to disappear after a while too....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-22, 08:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,562
Posted By Stormy Archer

You really don't need new brakes. the correct...

You really don't need new brakes. the correct levers would be a good start, some old 4 finger MTB levers will have you stopping as good as anyone IMO.
they'll look a lot better too. go back to the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-22, 07:36 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,696
Posted By Stormy Archer

the no for me is because of all the rust...

the no for me is because of all the rust elsewhere on the frame in addition to the crack. just one or the other would give me more confidence

also wanted to add, +1 to the seatpost being too high...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-22, 07:31 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 16,167
Posted By Stormy Archer

wow, what did I do to piss off google

wow, what did I do to piss off google
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-22, 08:03 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,548,330
Posted By Stormy Archer

I like the build, except... no offense intended...

I like the build, except... no offense intended but I'd like to find you a nicer derailleur
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-22, 07:00 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 16,167
Posted By Stormy Archer

forgive me for resurrecting this thread but I...

forgive me for resurrecting this thread but I have a contribution, curb find. 1990s (?) Giant with Tange Prestige superlight
The frame weighs 4.7lbs and the fork 1.4 something weird (sloppy...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-22, 05:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,103
Posted By Stormy Archer

I also want to mention I don't actually...

I also want to mention I don't actually understand how it clamps up OK like this, I am using normal grease I think, and it's really not too snug - seems about right. Any metallurgist/frame builder...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-22, 05:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,103
Posted By Stormy Archer

Sorry, I forgot to post back. I got a reply from...

Sorry, I forgot to post back. I got a reply from the frame builder of the orange frame. He said the tubing with those builds was really thick, and he didn't advise cutting up my frame, so I didn't....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-22, 05:41 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,127,001
Posted By Stormy Archer

Nextdoor allowed here? 200$ burley recumbent. ...

Nextdoor allowed here? 200$ burley recumbent.

I missed out on a burley steel road bike for 150 recently. really kicking myself....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-22, 04:07 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,127,001
Posted By Stormy Archer

Can whoever gets the trek please offer this thing...

Can whoever gets the trek please offer this thing to one of those youtube channels like Cathode Ray Dude or Technology Connections?
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-21, 04:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 603
Posted By Stormy Archer

Thanks all, makes sense. Another thing I...

Thanks all, makes sense.

Another thing I noticed is that a lot of steel frames tend to have a bit less tire clearance in the rear, and I've noticed dual pivot brakes tend to have more going on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-14-21, 04:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,039
Posted By Stormy Archer

I don't want to come off as rude, but you haven't...

I don't want to come off as rude, but you haven't been "burned", you just failed to do research and/or tried to cheap out. All shimano groupset parts have a series number, for example Ultegra 6800....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-14-21, 03:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 603
Posted By Stormy Archer

Put stronger (dual pivot) brake on front or rear?

I was wondering if anyone has opinions on this. Weren't some bikes sold with 1 dual pivot and 1 single pivot brake? I feel like I've mostly seen them with dual pivot on the front, but I'm thinking,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-21, 04:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,103
Posted By Stormy Archer

Also wondering about this picture: Is there a...

Also wondering about this picture: Is there a reason why the slot is so wide? should I aim for that? It looks like almost 2mm wide. Maybe wider on the horizontal slots....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-21, 04:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,103
Posted By Stormy Archer

Ok. I think it will be difficult to cut...

Ok. I think it will be difficult to cut horizontal slots because the body of the dremel will prevent the cutoff wheel from cutting perpendicular to the seat tube. I think I might wait today and get...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-21, 05:05 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,103
Posted By Stormy Archer

Hi guys. I am bumping this thread because I think...

Hi guys. I am bumping this thread because I think I'm going to do this. I want to ask opinions about positioning, the length of the slit, and the stress relief. I have long point lugs on my bike, so...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-24-21, 11:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,147
Posted By Stormy Archer

they are working really hard on their algorithm...

they are working really hard on their algorithm to be more accessible like amazon, and it's just making things weirder. not just bicycles. if i were you, I would primarily rely on searching for the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-23-21, 04:06 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,407
Posted By Stormy Archer

Where do you draw the line between mid level and...

Where do you draw the line between mid level and entry level? derailleur hanger? Those prices seem kinda nuts to me, and I'm in the bay area which I always thought had high prices!
the bike in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-21, 07:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,407
Posted By Stormy Archer

I guess my situation is a little unique, because...

I guess my situation is a little unique, because I seem to have a knack for finding frames, and I have a lot of parts.

I live in the bay area CA. If someone is paying 200$ for a bike with a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-21, 08:23 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,407
Posted By Stormy Archer

Advice on flipping bikes

A few questions I have for the seasoned flippers.

Mainly, I'm looking at cheap older steel frame builds.

Do people tend to go for riser bar bikes a lot more than drop bars? Do people care if...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-18-21, 08:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 744
Posted By Stormy Archer

Where do you buy cones, bearings etc?

I've swapped out plenty of cones before, but never have I looked for them to purchase online. Everything I'm seeing on Ebay is really overpriced, and they don't even mention the TPI or axle size!!...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-12-20, 06:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,079
Posted By Stormy Archer

Are lighter bars (with same dimensions) more compliant?

I have 2 pairs of 26mm clamp drop bars. They both have grooves for cables. One is 7000 series aluminum and weighs about 200g, the other is 6000 or 2000 and weighs more like 300g.

I know that 7000...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-20, 10:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 480
Posted By Stormy Archer

haha. Well, I have a rear rack that I found,...

haha. Well, I have a rear rack that I found, don't have a front one.

I'd be using it for deliveries so not a lot of weight. Pizza racks will generally have some of the weight forward of the tire...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-20, 07:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,806
Posted By Stormy Archer

Get a used road fork on craigslist, can do it for...

Get a used road fork on craigslist, can do it for about the same price, name brand is better (though I'm very tempted by the $99 1" full carbon forks on ebay)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-20, 07:23 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,360
Posted By Stormy Archer

If you are on the craftier side, you can make a...

If you are on the craftier side, you can make a mold and get 100% silicone caulk. It comes in a lot of different densities. I have seen some guides on this, except for making... well... some slightly...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-20, 07:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 480
Posted By Stormy Archer

Anyone put a rear rack on the front?

Wondering if anyone has done this, perhaps with some modifications. Couldn't find anything on google.
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
08-28-20, 07:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,649
Posted By Stormy Archer

A kind of big problem with this that no one seems...

A kind of big problem with this that no one seems to have mentioned is that if you have one crank arm shorter than the other, you will need to set your seat height according to only 1 crank length....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-26-20, 04:05 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,217
Posted By Stormy Archer

You got a fast bike But is it fast enough so...

You got a fast bike
But is it fast enough so you can fly away?
You gotta make a decision
Leave tonight or live and die this way

See I remember we were riding, riding on your bike
The speed so...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-20, 06:40 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 12,353
Posted By Stormy Archer

I don't think it's so much a safety issue as it...

I don't think it's so much a safety issue as it is a risk of rubbing on the frame a ton if the wheel is out of true or misaligned.

My 2 cents, 28mm gp 4000 will ride waaay better than 32mm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-20, 06:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 505
Posted By Stormy Archer

​​​​​ Sure it might "fit" but there are various...

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Sure it might "fit" but there are various reasons why you don't want a tire with a smaller width than your rim. I think one of them is that the bead can blow off. So not exactly something you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-20, 06:26 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,969
Posted By Stormy Archer

+1 to you haven't tried hard enough. Since you...

+1 to you haven't tried hard enough. Since you might replace it anyway, I would get out the big vice grips or monkey wrench and grip the black part in between the top cap and the bottom silver...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-20, 05:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 957
Posted By Stormy Archer

You shouldn't run your gears large to large, the...

You shouldn't run your gears large to large, the drivetrain isn't really designed to do that.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-20, 05:39 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,877
Posted By Stormy Archer

Worth mentioning that you can also use 8 speed...

Worth mentioning that you can also use 8 speed drivetrain stuff on a 7 speed cassette
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-20, 05:34 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,877
Posted By Stormy Archer

What's the point in stretching to 135? Just...

What's the point in stretching to 135?

Just prebuit "hybrid" specific 700c wheels?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-20, 03:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,103
Posted By Stormy Archer

You schmucks need to read the thread :p I'm fully...

You schmucks need to read the thread :p I'm fully aware I don't have enough tube above.

Thank you for this!! It may not have a frame builders blessing but at least now I know it theoretically...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-20, 05:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,103
Posted By Stormy Archer

Since it makes the seat tube bulge anyway, I...

Since it makes the seat tube bulge anyway, I think a clamp probably would work, even without the slot especially if i get a really nice fit seatpost, unlike the original.

My problem with the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-20, 12:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,103
Posted By Stormy Archer

To be clear, my situation is like this. I am...

To be clear, my situation is like this. I am looking at making a slot BELOW the seatstay and top tube.
https://www.pedalroom.com/p/1985-peugeot-pgn-10-28046_4.jpg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-20, 12:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,103
Posted By Stormy Archer

Thanks guys!! right, seat tube :lol: Does anyone...

Thanks guys!! right, seat tube :lol: Does anyone have any pictures or more guidelines to go on? Thanks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-20, 03:58 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,103
Posted By Stormy Archer

Good & easy way to add a seatpost clamp to a frame without one?? (quill style post)

I have a Peugeot PGN-10 which has an expansion plug, quill stem style seatpost like this. Is there a good and easy way to modify the frame with a clamp? I've actually seen a few that have a brazed on...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-24-20, 06:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,360
Posted By Stormy Archer

Just take apart the original multi speed...

Just take apart the original multi speed freewheel and rearrange the cogs :thumb:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-24-20, 05:33 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 28,270
Posted By Stormy Archer

The stickiness could make the problem worse...

The stickiness could make the problem worse because if something sharp gets as far as the duct tape, it is more likely to stick in there and get driven deeper toward the tube.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-19, 02:47 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,127,001
Posted By Stormy Archer

Pretty good deal on a terry bike (for the...

Pretty good deal on a terry bike (for the shawtys)
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/d/oakland-terry-mini-speedster-city-bike/7017986351.html
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-12-19, 10:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,411
Posted By Stormy Archer

Ya'll are thinking too long. A mid thigh jacket...

Ya'll are thinking too long. A mid thigh jacket really isn't long enough to cause any problems if you don't sit on it. Unless you have a very upright riding position and only a few inches from your...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-12-19, 10:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,250
Posted By Stormy Archer

That's fair. Though it's worth mentioning that I...

That's fair. Though it's worth mentioning that I think the only tearing up that you HAVE to do is cut a hole in the sole for the cleats. Especially if your shoes already have removable insoles. They...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-12-19, 02:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,411
Posted By Stormy Archer

Longer coats for cycling

Does anyone know of any longer coats that work OK for cycling? Like mid thigh. There are lots of semi packable raincoat/windbreaker type coats for women, but most of them have zero stretch and don't...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-11-19, 03:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,250
Posted By Stormy Archer

presented without comment ...

presented without comment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3c5WpDOYlTA

https://road.cc/content/news/76979-turn-your-favourite-shoes-clipless-pedal-cycling-shoes

^ this link is probably more...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-07-19, 01:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,266
Posted By Stormy Archer

#1 "Fixed Gear Frame" on Amazon is... a light

I thought this was kinda funny, goes to show how useless Amazon is at anything but making us THINK we made the best purchase....
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