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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-22, 01:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 987
Posted By PapaGanoosh

Thank you, didn't know the answer was so simple....

Thank you, didn't know the answer was so simple. That's good to know
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-22, 01:40 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,318
Posted By PapaGanoosh

Thanks, the answer was so simple. I...

Thanks, the answer was so simple.



I believe it's brake housing. Is there a difference if this is for downtube shifters? Should I be using derailleur housing?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-22, 12:20 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,318
Posted By PapaGanoosh

How to get rear derailleur cable house to run straight on vintage steel frame?

I'm trying to build up a vintage steel bike for the first time and got to installing the rear derailleur. However when I tried installing the gear cable and rear derailleur cable housing (this is for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-22, 12:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 987
Posted By PapaGanoosh

How to get rear derailleur cable house to run straight on vintage steel frame?

I'm trying to build up a vintage steel bike for the first time and got to installing the rear derailleur. However when I tried installing the gear cable and rear derailleur cable housing (this is for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-22, 10:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,054
Posted By PapaGanoosh

Ha, fair point. You won't be able to see the...

Ha, fair point. You won't be able to see the saddle at all. Sounds like it would be quite a bit if trouble to restore it so I might leave it as is. Thanks everyone for the comments!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-22, 08:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,054
Posted By PapaGanoosh

Restoring / dyeing a vintage white turbo saddle?

Curious if anyone has had any luck restoring or dyeing a vintage saddle? I have a vintage turbo saddle that has seen its fair amount if use and curious if I can just dye it with white leather dye?
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-21, 11:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,172
Posted By PapaGanoosh

Chain makes a sound in the largest cog. What is causing this? Chain Length?

My bike makes a noise in the largest cog when I pedal or backpedal. The noise seems to only be in the largest cog and not the others. When I backpedal in the largest cog smallest chain ring it makes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-21, 10:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 880
Posted By PapaGanoosh

Thanks, the explanation about aluminum headset vs...

Thanks, the explanation about aluminum headset vs steel fork makes a lot of sense vs a lot of people warning not to switch from one to the other.

Just curious on everyone's thoughts on the state...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-21, 09:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 981
Posted By PapaGanoosh

So I've soaked the headset in mineral spirits for...

So I've soaked the headset in mineral spirits for a good week now and finally had the chance to clean it up. Additional photos below with a full photo set on imgur. The top part after spinning them...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-21, 11:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 880
Posted By PapaGanoosh

Shimano 105 Headset Threading and Swapping English / Italian Headsets

I have a vintage Pinarello Montello that I presume is italian threaded (bottom bracket measures 70mm and I assume that if bottom bracket is italian the fork threading would be italian as well). It...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-21, 09:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 981
Posted By PapaGanoosh

Much appreciated for the response. Just for my...

Much appreciated for the response. Just for my own knowledge, how can you tell there is beginning on brinelling / indexing. What exactly am I looking for?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-21, 11:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 981
Posted By PapaGanoosh

Threaded Campy Headset Condition Second Opinion

I was removing a campagnolo headset from a donor bike to install on another vintage bike that I had and after removing it I'm not sure if the condition is that great. To me it looks ok - really just...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-21, 11:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 591
Posted By PapaGanoosh

Can out of round wheel effect tire seating?

I bought a used set of carbon clinchers tested them out after installing some tires. The front of my bike felt as if it was moving up and down as if I were riding a square wheel to exaggerate things....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-20, 04:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,926
Posted By PapaGanoosh

Appreciate all the info guys. I took a look at...

Appreciate all the info guys. I took a look at the valve and it doesn't have the the flats around the threading which is common for removable valve cores. I did some research on the tires (Vittoria...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-20, 01:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,926
Posted By PapaGanoosh

Vintage Tubular Clogged Valve

I was given a set of nice vintage tubular wheels with shimano 600 hubs which I plan to use for a beater bike build. I tried to pump the wheels and to my surprise after inflating one and letting some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-20, 03:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,667
Posted By PapaGanoosh

Thanks all for the responses. General consensus...

Thanks all for the responses. General consensus appears that it won't be huge issue. I'll need to look into how to actually take out the dents if possible. Read that you can potentially pound out the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-20, 10:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,667
Posted By PapaGanoosh

Any ideas on which model celeste Bianchi? Dent in downtube an issue?

Just bought a celeste Bianchi frame as I have a shimano 600 tricolour group I wanted to put together for a bike that I can not be too worried about. Always wanted a celeste Bianchi and I was lucky...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-19, 11:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 773
Posted By PapaGanoosh

Shimano ST-6510 Screw Replacement?

I had a bit of a spill on my bike and the name plate cracked but at the same time damaged one of the screws (https://i.imgur.com/3cwciyw.jpg). Does anyone know where you can find screw replacements...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-17, 05:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,132
Posted By PapaGanoosh

Great, so it sounds like the answer is as long as...

Great, so it sounds like the answer is as long as it fits the cage it doesn't matter the brand of pulley? Have you replaced your Sachs Rival pulleys and could point me to one that works?

Also, how...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-17, 09:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,132
Posted By PapaGanoosh

Will campy or Shimano pulleys work for sachs huret rival 7000 rear derailleur?

Bought a pinarello montello couple months ago with an interesting groupset on it;sachs huret rival 7000 and new success levers. I just noticed that the rear derailleur pulley is pretty worn out. Any...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-10-17, 10:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,429
Posted By PapaGanoosh

Loose Rivnut & Angle Grinder on Alu Frame - Bad Combo?

I have a loose rivnut with a bolt still in it (on a 2004 Cannondale aluminum frame) and every method I've tried can't seem to get it out. I've tried lodging flathead screw drivers and diagonal pliers...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-23-14, 11:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,157
Posted By PapaGanoosh

Too much tire sealant?

I recently got a hold of some old tubulars wheels, however one of the tubulars seem to be filled with a white gooey substance and when I try to pump it up it won't fill with air. These are presta...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-14, 12:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 954
Posted By PapaGanoosh

Tektro brake lever bar clamp spread wider than stock diameter

I bought a pair of used brake levers. The original bar clamp diameter is 22.2mm I believe but the one I bought seems to have been widened by the owner to about a 25-26mm clamp diameter. Are these...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-14, 11:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 985
Posted By PapaGanoosh

Thanks. I just wasn't sure whether they are 27"...

Thanks. I just wasn't sure whether they are 27" or 700c and I don't have any lying around. I'll find some 700s and give them a try.

Your correct that the skewers are not campy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-14, 08:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 985
Posted By PapaGanoosh

Bump

Bump
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-14, 11:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 985
Posted By PapaGanoosh

Tire Size for these tubular tires?

I was given an old bianchi sport converted to a single speed a couple days ago by a very nice gentleman.

The bike came with some mismatched tubular wheels. If anyone could ID the hubs that would...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-24-14, 01:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,610
Posted By PapaGanoosh

Just did a quick search and apparently it's a...

Just did a quick search and apparently it's a trek rocket boy saddle. One sold in feburary for $25 on eBay.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-14, 02:00 PM
Replies: 1,628
Views: 246,569
Posted By PapaGanoosh

Thanks Kevin. Dust caps arrived today. Still...

Thanks Kevin. Dust caps arrived today. Still gathering the parts and the time to put this build together but here's a sneak peak ;) (not the exact dust caps for the model cranks but looks fine...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-14, 12:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,429
Posted By PapaGanoosh

Modolo quill stem quality?

I was thinking of purchasing a modolo quill stem since I wanted a black quill stem for one of my bikes.

Found one locally that looks like this but I was wondering about the quality...
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-01-14, 01:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,044
Posted By PapaGanoosh

yeah I probably agree with you. I wouldn't buy it...

yeah I probably agree with you. I wouldn't buy it to flip but I may be able to use some of its parts for another bike (hopefully the brifters work) and if this was a sr model that would be a plus and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-01-14, 12:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,044
Posted By PapaGanoosh

Rusty ol cannnondale. Touring or sr model? Worth the restoration?

Was wondering if I could get a valuation on this cannondale(not mine, found on a local craigslist). Fork looks like its rusted. Is this a touring model or one of the sr models? I'm thinking touring...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-14, 01:20 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 24,731
Posted By PapaGanoosh

Glad you found your grail frame chombi. The frame...

Glad you found your grail frame chombi. The frame looks stunning. I love the peugeot stripes (is there a specific name for them)? Thats quite the groupset you collected there as well. Looking forward...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-14, 03:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,014
Posted By PapaGanoosh

Just wondering, but is there some kind of story...

Just wondering, but is there some kind of story as how you came across this bike? Owner doesn't sound like someone who would sell on craigslist lol
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-14, 10:22 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,008
Posted By PapaGanoosh

Sixty fiver, that was a nice pic until I realized...

Sixty fiver, that was a nice pic until I realized there was a man hanging from the tree...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-14, 06:03 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,127,123
Posted By PapaGanoosh

This potentially looks like a really good deal...

This potentially looks like a really good deal but still quite new to the world of vintage bikes. I am aware that f. moser bikes can command a fairly high price though...but not too knowledgeable as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-14, 09:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,190
Posted By PapaGanoosh

Here is the pics of the dust caps. I think this...

Here is the pics of the dust caps. I think this is what you re referring to. It looks the same on both sides.

http://i.imgur.com/delh6Fl.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-14, 09:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,190
Posted By PapaGanoosh

Thanks for all the help everyone and I could...

Thanks for all the help everyone and I could definitely get more pics. Which angles did you want them from? I was thinking they may have been chorus after a look at some pics but I guess your latter...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-14, 08:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,190
Posted By PapaGanoosh

Which model campy hubs are these?

Just picked up this front campy hub along with some dura ace 7400 levers for $20 total. Anyone have any idea what model/year hubs these may be?

http://i.imgur.com/k5S0O8m.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-14, 01:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,160
Posted By PapaGanoosh

Alright. That answers my question. This forum...

Alright. That answers my question. This forum never fails, with the wealth of knowledge. Thanks guys
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-14, 01:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,152
Posted By PapaGanoosh

Great thanks. I just wasn't sure if it was a part...

Great thanks. I just wasn't sure if it was a part of the frame.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-14, 11:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,152
Posted By PapaGanoosh

Bottom Bracket Shell Width measurement

I have a vitus 992 and I wanted to measure the bottom bracket for replacement. However there seems to be a black rubber ring on one side of the BB shell and I was wondering if that is to be included...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-14, 11:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,160
Posted By PapaGanoosh

Vitus 992 Crankset question. Dura ace 7410?

I am looking to replace the BB on my vitus 992. It currently has a bb with a 111mm spindle length on it (was used as a single speed by previous owner), however I wanted to replace it with a Dura ace...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-03-14, 11:00 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,318
Posted By PapaGanoosh

Sorry for the late reply. Just read all the...

Sorry for the late reply. Just read all the comments. Thank you all for the opinions. This thread really blew up lol.

I tried tightening the cranks and they seem to hold but at the time I am not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-01-14, 11:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,318
Posted By PapaGanoosh

Do you mean tighten them and then remove the...

Do you mean tighten them and then remove the crank bolt and see if they stay tight?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-01-14, 10:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,318
Posted By PapaGanoosh

Are these square taper cranks in bad shape?

Just bought a pair of square taper cranks. took a look at the tapers and they don't look too nice. I don't know if this is just cosmetics or if if they are rounded/rounding. What do you guys think?
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-12-14, 11:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,791
Posted By PapaGanoosh

Would it be more likely to be a 25.8 3ttt stem?

Would it be more likely to be a 25.8 3ttt stem?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-12-14, 03:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,791
Posted By PapaGanoosh

I may just get the correct bar size. Used some...

I may just get the correct bar size. Used some mastercraft digital calipers to measure the bars and they came out to be 25.3ish with the stem at 25.7. I'm guessing the bars are 25.4 and the clamp is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-11-14, 02:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 805
Posted By PapaGanoosh

Here is a picture of the crack on the derailleur....

Here is a picture of the crack on the derailleur. For the Shimano, I am not sure as I have never used them. It was given to me for parts, but I was wondering if it could be fixed. The shifter that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-11-14, 01:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 805
Posted By PapaGanoosh

Are these parts repairable? (Shimano fsx brifters + campy centaur rd)

In short, ended up with these parts as part of a trade and were meant for spare parts, but I was wondering if these parts were in any way repairable.

1) shimano rsx brifters - has a broken return...
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