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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-25-21, 04:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 917
Posted By uberprutser

I had the front brake apart and the result wasn't...

I had the front brake apart and the result wasn't to bad :) https://youtu.be/UR8ySyCMxbQ
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-23-21, 12:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 917
Posted By uberprutser

I do have a bicycle with Shimano roller brakes....

I do have a bicycle with Shimano roller brakes. But even after adjusting them properly, I still find them rather rattly on an uneven surface like a dirt-road.
More rattly them the rod brakes on this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-22-21, 12:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 917
Posted By uberprutser

You right, I should check out the front brake...

You right, I should check out the front brake first. It only makes that, rather loud skipping sound, when close to stopping.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-21-21, 10:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 917
Posted By uberprutser

Yeah some of us Dutchies still use traditional...

Yeah some of us Dutchies still use traditional wooden shoes :)

This is the same Gazelle S.A. wheel as the one I took apart in the video posted by Velo Mule.
It's from 1980 and I gave it the same...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-21, 05:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 917
Posted By uberprutser

Drum brake is dragging

I installed a replacement Sturmey Archer rear wheel in my 1990 Gazelle Solide.
The 3 speed works a lot better, but the drum brake sucks. It's dragging more than I like.
I made a short video to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-21, 01:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 428
Posted By uberprutser

By now I had the internal back together inside...

By now I had the internal back together inside the hub and they seem to be working.
But testing in the vice is not the same as testing under load. I am a bit worried about the state of the axle and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-14-21, 09:25 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,529
Posted By uberprutser

Check the bead of the tire. It's probably...

Check the bead of the tire. It's probably damaged. There is nothing you can do about that, other then perhaps a warranty claim.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-14-21, 07:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 448
Posted By uberprutser

Thanks for confirming that I'm not yet a complete...

Thanks for confirming that I'm not yet a complete idiot :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-14-21, 07:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 428
Posted By uberprutser

Judging the wear om internal gear hub part

I took a Sachs Torpedo 3 speed hub apart, and cleaned all the parts.
Now I'm looking at the wear, before I slap it all back together with some fresh grease and oil.
But what do I need to look at?...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-10-21, 04:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 448
Posted By uberprutser

Working Sachs Topedo / Sram T3 hub

Can someone please confirm that I got the workings of a 3 Speed Torpedo correct in this video? Thanks.
https://youtu.be/jyxIKTSoa5A
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-21, 12:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 379
Posted By uberprutser

I still need to overhaul the 3 speed hub in my...

I still need to overhaul the 3 speed hub in my old Gazelle, It should be easy to try out this n.i.g. cartridge.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-05-21, 12:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 379
Posted By uberprutser

Thanks for demystifying that :) Altough this...

Thanks for demystifying that :)
Altough this cartridge is different than the SRF3.
Especially the design of the planetary cage is different. But it probably works the same.
Question: Would this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-05-21, 08:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 379
Posted By uberprutser

Unknown Sturmey Archer cartridge

I took this cartridge out of a wheel at the scrapyard. It's different that what I know a S.A. should look like.
There was no date on the hub shell. But I would still like to know when it was made...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-21, 06:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,725
Posted By uberprutser

I managed to slide off the plastic part from it's...

I managed to slide off the plastic part from it's base plate. It wasn't that hard and the left over part of the bolt wasn't a problem.
But the tamper proof bolt Gazelle uses to fit the mudguard was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-23-21, 03:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,725
Posted By uberprutser

Thanks for that. Question, will the lock slide of...

Thanks for that. Question, will the lock slide of the baseplate of you had to grind of the bolt that locks on to the mudguard?
So when there is still half of the bolt onside the lock.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-23-21, 06:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,725
Posted By uberprutser

Axa SL9 Ring-lock removal

Does anybody kown how I can properly remove this ring-lock so I can use it on another bicycle?
I made a short Youtube Video so my question will be more clearly and you can understand my issue :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-19-21, 12:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,185
Posted By uberprutser

Great first post Nick, it certainly made my day...

Great first post Nick, it certainly made my day :)
I'm patiently waiting for the pictures to show up.
And now I hope to find a cheap donor bicycle, to some tinkering :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-12-21, 01:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,185
Posted By uberprutser

So, it's probably not going to fit inside the old...

So, it's probably not going to fit inside the old hub. Then I will go find a 5 speed Sachs donor bike. Those are pretty good, and the spacing is a lot better then a 3 speed. I see no problems in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-04-21, 04:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 912
Posted By uberprutser

They are interesting tech that's for sure. But I...

They are interesting tech that's for sure. But I do not have a "need" for such complexity, weight or speed range.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-04-21, 01:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 912
Posted By uberprutser

I kown I got a bit of an obsession with direct...

I kown I got a bit of an obsession with direct drive :) But I’m no obsessive weight weenie.
It looks like a 8 speed hub from shimano is probaly my best bet. It is bit bulky and really have no use...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-21, 11:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,633
Posted By uberprutser

And here's question for you. what is a thumbie?...

And here's question for you. what is a thumbie? You loved that?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-04-21, 10:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 912
Posted By uberprutser

Internal gear hub for a flat lander

I'm a big fan of a simple coaster brake hub. No need for messy cables, and with a full chain-case almost maintenance free.

I live in the Netherlands witch is probably the flattest county on earth....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-21, 09:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,185
Posted By uberprutser

I was thinking about finding al old Sturmy archer...

I was thinking about finding al old Sturmy archer 5 speed bike and do the conversion myself. Could be a fun experience. But if the spacing on the 5 speed is almost the same as a 3 speed, then it's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-01-21, 04:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,185
Posted By uberprutser

Fitting a Sturmy Archer 5 speed into an old hub?

I have a 1990 Gazelle bicycle with a Sturmy Archer 3 speed.
The 3rd gear is not working any-more, and since I do not like the wide spacing on a 3 speed hub.
I was wondering if I can install the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-21, 06:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,576
Posted By uberprutser

She must have picked a random spot. I don't know,...

She must have picked a random spot. I don't know, I wasn't there. I just found the unfinished job she did. She probably got bored and just glued on a patch. Those millennial have the attention span...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-21, 01:37 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,576
Posted By uberprutser

The bicycle had been standing still for months,...

The bicycle had been standing still for months, so she decided it must be leaking. It was as good lesson for her, because every-time I get the chance I remember her about this :)
You are right, kids...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-21, 09:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 504
Posted By uberprutser

Using hand lotion, that's an interesting idea. I...

Using hand lotion, that's an interesting idea. I might try that, it's not like I'm restoring a valuable piece of art here :)
I don't care much about the looks, they way it sits a lot more important....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-21, 03:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 504
Posted By uberprutser

Trying to be positive. And it would be cool if I...

Trying to be positive. And it would be cool if I could do it :) The leather is not broken so why not. Here's some pictures. Doesn't look to bad, I think. It just sits like **** :)
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-21, 03:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,576
Posted By uberprutser

This story made me think about the time my nice...

This story made me think about the time my nice (about 14) was going to fix a tire.
I asked her if she needed some help, but no she was confident it was a peace of cake, and she was able to do it....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-21, 11:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 504
Posted By uberprutser

Restoring a Brooks B66 saddle

I’m not sure if this is the correct part of the forum to ask this question. This site has to many for a as it is, perhaps they can make one more :)

Now the question:

I found this dry and saggy...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-21, 02:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 765
Posted By uberprutser

I've been using the bike a bit the last couple of...

I've been using the bike a bit the last couple of days, breaking a lot in the hope they would improve a bit. But the rear break is still rather grab-by and hard to modulate. Bus since the cone, that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-21, 02:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 765
Posted By uberprutser

Drum brakes bite scary hard and make sound

I have this used probably 90s Batavus bicycle with Sachs drum brakes. And they are a bit scary to use. They bite rather hard, make a sound, seem to skip and are difficult to modulate.
I was hoping...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
05-06-21, 01:01 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 365
Posted By uberprutser

Link to youtube not considering the time stamp

I just posted a question in the mechanical section about a bottom bracket removal.
And I was panning to link to a certain part in a youtube video but the forum is not considering the timestamp.
In...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-21, 12:51 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 512
Posted By uberprutser

Bottom Bracket Disassembly

I got a vintage bicycle for part and now I'm wondering how to remove this bottom racket.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-23-15, 09:39 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 698
Posted By uberprutser

how old is this Gazelle

I got this bicycle from my uncle that used to belong to my grandmother.
It's nothing special but it has some sentimental value and I would to know how old it is.
I'll fix it up a bit so my mom can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-14, 02:19 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 15,054
Posted By uberprutser

Yep, and those replacement part include tires....

Yep, and those replacement part include tires. Also, wheels will only be out of date if we invent something better :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-14, 07:58 AM
Replies: 285
Views: 33,979
Posted By uberprutser

I bought this 197x Batavus Champion Intercycle in...

I bought this 197x Batavus Champion Intercycle in the Dutch national color. It needs some polishing a bit of re-greasing some new cables and a different saddle and steer.
Could be nice, to bad it's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-14, 11:09 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 15,054
Posted By uberprutser

Over here we speak Dutch and had a lot of 27"...

Over here we speak Dutch and had a lot of 27" (630) tires back in the day. In the eighties the switch was made to 700c (622)
635 is also very common on certain types of Dutch bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-14, 09:22 AM
Replies: 226
Views: 37,669
Posted By uberprutser

Last summer I spent 10 Euro saving this bike from...

Last summer I spent 10 Euro saving this bike from the melting furnace.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n544/wobbe98/Bicycle/P8050245_zps6d205cb4.jpg

After some modifications it looks like...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-22-14, 03:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,170
Posted By uberprutser

Other than the cool factor and the experience of...

Other than the cool factor and the experience of building my first radial laced wheel, none.

I must say those broken hubs look rather worrisome. But they won't cause a near fatal crash so I'm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-21-14, 05:34 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,919
Posted By uberprutser

Good topic. I thought about making something like...

Good topic. I thought about making something like this. (but them movable so I can take it outside on a nice day)

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-21-14, 04:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,170
Posted By uberprutser

You assumed right, these are simple aluminum rims...

You assumed right, these are simple aluminum rims without eyelets. Drilling out the holes a bit, to get the nipple to seat better, crossed my mind but I"m not sure if removing any material would be a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-21-14, 04:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,170
Posted By uberprutser

To clarify; The holes are drilled offset for the...

To clarify; The holes are drilled offset for the left and right flange and slanted so that when you insert a nipple it points in the spoke direction for a 3 cross lace pattern.
The hub I want to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-21-14, 03:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,170
Posted By uberprutser

Radial lacing old rim

I want to radial lace an old eighties aluminum wheel to be used as front wheel for my ss project. (no front brake)
But I noticed that the nipple holes are slanted backwards and forwards. Can I get...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
12-11-14, 07:27 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 625
Posted By uberprutser

I just about had it with....

I just about had it with those freaking annoying picture overlay adds.
Stop disrespecting the bike pictures!!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-14, 02:20 PM
Replies: 846
Views: 108,799
Posted By uberprutser

I also hate flat tires and had to walk many many...

I also hate flat tires and had to walk many many miles over the years.
But the worst was about 4 years ago on a couple of consecutive mtb rides.
Went trough at least 4 tubes, most of them new, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-14, 12:12 PM
Replies: 1,799
Views: 434,397
Posted By uberprutser

The cheap parts used on this bicycle does support...

The cheap parts used on this bicycle does support your V&D theory. (Plastic bike stand, unadjustable saddle, foam on iron drop bars) I think is was made somewhere in the eighties and thats long after...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-14, 05:42 AM
Replies: 1,799
Views: 434,397
Posted By uberprutser

Anyone ever heard of this Dutch brand? ...

Anyone ever heard of this Dutch brand?

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n544/wobbe98/Bicycle/P1090070_zps04917dee.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-14, 05:31 AM
Replies: 854
Views: 237,084
Posted By uberprutser

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n544/wobbe98/B...

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n544/wobbe98/Bicycle/P1090074_zpsdab01630.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-14, 07:17 AM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,049,654
Posted By uberprutser

Hello everyone. I’m new here and basically...

Hello everyone. I’m new here and basically registered to look at all the nice pix. So I thought it would be only fair to post some of my own.


This summer I bought an early eighties Peugeot...
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