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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-22, 05:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,248
Posted By bikemeister

Sorry for the delayed responses, guys. I've been...

Sorry for the delayed responses, guys. I've been having some health issues so haven't been as active across all the forums I'm on.

Let me dig thru my bike files and see if I can find that old...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-08-22, 08:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 494
Posted By bikemeister

Shoot, I never knew any of this with carbon fiber...

Shoot, I never knew any of this with carbon fiber components. I thought carbon was pretty inert.

I had a friend whose aluminum seat post was seized into his titanium seat tube. He finally got it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-07-22, 07:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 701
Posted By bikemeister

Yeah, those things are on King Kong tight! I've...

Yeah, those things are on King Kong tight! I've only managed to get one off of the several I've tried. It uses a Shimano TL-FH40 tool (which is obsolete). Here's a tech page on it:...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-04-22, 09:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 701
Posted By bikemeister

Diggin' it! :thumb:

Diggin' it! :thumb:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-06-21, 10:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,457
Posted By bikemeister

Thanks, gents! :thumb:

Thanks, gents! :thumb:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-06-21, 06:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,457
Posted By bikemeister

Makeshift Park BT3 tool?

Found this piece of steel at a rummage sale. Cost me $1. What grabbed my eye was the ends look eerily similar to the unavailable Park brake bending tool. I thought maybe I could use it for that job?...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-06-21, 05:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,037
Posted By bikemeister

For older bikes I have a copy of the Glenn's...

For older bikes I have a copy of the Glenn's manual Blinky pictured above.

I found it at a used book store (Bookmans in Phoenix, AZ) and they price their books on the first page. As the lady was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-21, 09:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 638
Posted By bikemeister

Thanks for the offer, but I'll first head down to...

Thanks for the offer, but I'll first head down to the local bicycle salvage and see if I can find some appropriate cogs. A fixie sounds doable for an indoor project this summer.

Like 6 or 7...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-21, 04:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 638
Posted By bikemeister

OK, 10-4. So I'm probably not going to get far...

OK, 10-4. So I'm probably not going to get far with this thing. Glad I didn't spend a ton.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-21, 02:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 638
Posted By bikemeister

Found an old SunTour Uniglide rear wheel: What to do?

Happened upon a rear wheel at Goodwill today. SunTour IG hub, Araya 26X1.5 aluminum rim. Straight and bearing feel fine. But I think it's the older Uniglide cassette body - needs a threaded small...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-21, 09:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,646
Posted By bikemeister

Looks like what the cardiologist does during an...

Looks like what the cardiologist does during an angioplasty. Yuk!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-21, 12:19 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,948
Posted By bikemeister

I have had that happen. Years ago I decided to go...

I have had that happen. Years ago I decided to go with Mr. Tuffy strips after considering all the options. While I did get thorns in the tire that didn't cause a leak, I did have several flats happen...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-21, 05:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,690
Posted By bikemeister

I'd be tempted to use kerosene. Cheap, low...

I'd be tempted to use kerosene. Cheap, low volatility, won't hurt paint or chrome, and should dissolve any greasy gunk.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-21, 04:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,870
Posted By bikemeister

Here in Southern Arizona I rarely replace tires...

Here in Southern Arizona I rarely replace tires due to them wearing out. They dry out and split long before they wear out.

Any recommendations on a rubber conditioner to combat the desert dryness?...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-02-21, 09:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,385
Posted By bikemeister

I have an old Glenn's Bike manual, 1973. Very...

I have an old Glenn's Bike manual, 1973. Very detailed explanations of the hubs it covers, but the Sach 2-speed Pentasport isn't in there. Must be a later hub.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-02-21, 09:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,170
Posted By bikemeister

:roflmao2:

:roflmao2:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-02-21, 09:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,445
Posted By bikemeister

Once you get the freehub off the wheel you can...

Once you get the freehub off the wheel you can collect all the loose ball bearings and give everything a good cleaning with kerosene. Air dry, and use a small amount of light grease to hold the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-21, 02:26 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 11,473
Posted By bikemeister

We used to have this bike auction twice a year in...

We used to have this bike auction twice a year in town where the bike association got permission to block off a section of a road downtown to vehicular traffic. Sellers would pick their spot to set...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-21, 12:45 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 11,473
Posted By bikemeister

#1) CHEAP as possible on bike to flip. FREE is...

#1) CHEAP as possible on bike to flip. FREE is best!
#2) Have plenty of seats! Most bikes I've grabbed had seats in terrible condition -or missing. can't sell a bike without a decent seat.
#3)...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-21-20, 06:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,984
Posted By bikemeister

I've been working on my own bikes since I was a...

I've been working on my own bikes since I was a kid in the 60's. My dad wouldn't fix my bike, so, I had to learn to do it for myself.
Stopped riding once I got a car, and it wasn't until maybe the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-16-20, 06:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 487
Posted By bikemeister

I know there are more modern cranksets out there...

I know there are more modern cranksets out there but most people that bring me their bikes for repair in my backyard shop are the old style square taper. So, it behooves me to have the old school...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-16-20, 04:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 487
Posted By bikemeister

Snagged another crank removal tool

Park Tool. Found it in a drawer of used stuff. Paid 25 cents! Can't get sweeter than that!...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-15-20, 05:36 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,096
Posted By bikemeister

Sheesh! I'm moving into your house! :) If...

Sheesh! I'm moving into your house! :)

If it were me, I'd grab every brake tool and freewheel/cassette remover I could find. I use those the most in my backyard repair business.
Virtually...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-15-20, 05:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,471
Posted By bikemeister

On first read I thought you said, "Body weight...

On first read I thought you said, "Body weight and soluble fiber" are overrated! lol

For the OP, the best place to lose weight is in the wheels. Not only static weight but rotating weight. A pound...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-15-20, 05:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,215
Posted By bikemeister

Yeah, I'd rather fill my 32 ounce squeeze bottle...

Yeah, I'd rather fill my 32 ounce squeeze bottle of ketchup with free packs from restaurants! lol
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-13-20, 09:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,222
Posted By bikemeister

LIFU made some Spin Doctor stuff, eh? Very...

LIFU made some Spin Doctor stuff, eh? Very interesting.

Thanks for the replies!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-11-20, 11:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,798
Posted By bikemeister

Dang, alot of good info in this thread! You guys...

Dang, alot of good info in this thread! You guys are great!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-11-20, 11:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,391
Posted By bikemeister

Kudos for Kool Stop pads!

Kudos for Kool Stop pads!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-11-20, 10:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,222
Posted By bikemeister

LIFU adjustable pin spanner pickup

Snagged this adjustable pin spanner today in a tool lot - a LIFU 11AO. Taiwan-made with replaceable pins, looks solid and in great shape. Figured what the heck - since it comes out to 50 cents what I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-28-20, 06:25 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,634
Posted By bikemeister

Years ago I took a steel 10-speed frame and...

Years ago I took a steel 10-speed frame and re-did it with a Torpedo 3S coaster brake rear hub. 27 inch wheels, minimalist design, brake hoods only for hand rest, bar end shifter for changing gears....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-28-20, 08:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,370
Posted By bikemeister

Rock and roll! Great idea - thanks for posting...

Rock and roll! Great idea - thanks for posting the vid!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-21-20, 06:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,208
Posted By bikemeister

Spray some WD-40 into the hub/freewheel...

Spray some WD-40 into the hub/freewheel interface, then hit it quick with a propane torch. 2-3 seconds tops. The heat will vaporize the solvent and drive it into the hub threads, and a little heat...
Forum: Winter Cycling
07-23-20, 03:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,558
Posted By bikemeister

Maybe I'm talking out of my butt here, but would...

Maybe I'm talking out of my butt here, but would a de-icer mixture from the auto parts store clear out that icy slush without the danger of poking a stick in there?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-16-20, 05:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 810
Posted By bikemeister

If you want to disassemble this to clean/lube the...

If you want to disassemble this to clean/lube the bearings you need a Shimano TL-FH40 hub race removal tool, real hard to find. I made one, and this RJ The Bike Guy on youtube shows how he made his.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-19-20, 06:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,096
Posted By bikemeister

Sadly, we've had several bike shops go under...

Sadly, we've had several bike shops go under around town, and if they announce a liquidation sale, I go and inquire about the repair tools. At one shop I was allowed to dig thru their freewheel...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-20, 05:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,761
Posted By bikemeister

Alot of guys at a tool forum I frequent are...

Alot of guys at a tool forum I frequent are ecstatic about a 50/50 mixture of acetone and automatic transmission fluid. I mixed up a batch - gotta say it rarely lets me down. Stuff is amazing on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-20, 05:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,096
Posted By bikemeister

Yeah, the removers on those older freewheels are...

Yeah, the removers on those older freewheels are tough to find. I have a CT-3 equivalent, as I work on peoples bikes and have to have the tools as I run into alot of - shall we say - "well loved and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-12-19, 12:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,466
Posted By bikemeister

At first I thought you were talking about this...

At first I thought you were talking about this tool:https://www.sheldonbrown.com/images/freehubtool.gif

TL-FH40 Shimano hub tool. Another hard to find item.
Thinking I might try to make one for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-09-14, 09:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,302
Posted By bikemeister

Another thumbs up for Bolt Depot. Great customer...

Another thumbs up for Bolt Depot. Great customer service, enormous variety, fast ship. Not the cheapest ship in the fleet, but.....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-30-14, 03:30 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,871,369
Posted By bikemeister

Here's an older picture my ride. A 2003 Schwinn...

Here's an older picture my ride. A 2003 Schwinn Sierra decked out with old school road components. 700 x 42C mixed-use tires, Sachs-Huret deraillers, Sachs 7-speed freewheel, Avid brakes, Sugino...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-14, 08:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,578
Posted By bikemeister

Several times I've had to resort to the "bench...

Several times I've had to resort to the "bench vise method". I strip everything off the bike, leaving the bare frame. I then remove the fixed cup on the drive side first (easier to get a grip in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-14, 09:39 PM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,130,493
Posted By bikemeister

You are correct. She is a beauty!

You are correct. She is a beauty!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-14, 09:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,119
Posted By bikemeister

I once found a steel Lambert racing bike thrown...

I once found a steel Lambert racing bike thrown out to the curb. Not knowing anything about them I snagged it. "Death fork" and all. After research I realized my fat gut would probably push the frame...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-25-14, 10:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,119
Posted By bikemeister

10-4 Additionally, you get a machine that...

10-4

Additionally, you get a machine that is probably unique!:thumb:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-25-14, 10:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,106
Posted By bikemeister

U R welcome! I have several spare...

U R welcome!

I have several spare freewheels in my strategic storage, with a fairly NOS Sachs 7-speed in the mix. So I am set for a while. Hopefully IRD will get their QC issues fixed by then.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-23-14, 09:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,466
Posted By bikemeister

Is a tool like this the one he needs? For real...

Is a tool like this the one he needs? For real early Shimano cassette hubs. Part # TL-FH-40

Shimano Cassette Hub Race Remover - Euro-Asia Imports...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-23-14, 08:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,106
Posted By bikemeister

If you ever want to try a new non-big name...

If you ever want to try a new non-big name freewheel, IRD has nice looking units for around $50. if I needed a new FW, they'd be the ones I'd call.

5, 6, and 7-speed Defiant Freewheels ? Interloc...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-14, 09:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 865
Posted By bikemeister

What running gear do you have on those?...

What running gear do you have on those? Combination of Swiss and French parts?
Always liked that era of Peugeot.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-14, 09:51 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,591
Posted By bikemeister

Cool! I'm not the only one who does that!

Cool! I'm not the only one who does that!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-21-14, 09:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,436
Posted By bikemeister

I built my "hybrid" from a 2003 Schwinn Sierra...

I built my "hybrid" from a 2003 Schwinn Sierra MTB. With the condition of local roads as they are I knew I needed a MTB frame and wider tires, but didn't want the complexity of 3X10 gearing I was...
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