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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-23, 11:28 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,248
Posted By tcpasley

My bad. I must've been having a flashback to my...

My bad. I must've been having a flashback to my bachelor days on the ski slopes. Or maybe I was thinking triangle but typed diamond. Damn - you wake up one day, and suddenly realize you're old and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-23, 11:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,248
Posted By tcpasley

I'm no expert in finite element analysis, but the...

I'm no expert in finite element analysis, but the downtube of a double diamond frame appears to be under tension when there is a rider on the bike. If so, a dented downtube would be less likely to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-23, 11:32 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,486
Posted By tcpasley

I searched through Clydesdales/Athenas but didn't...

I searched through Clydesdales/Athenas but didn't see any references to Weyless hubs. Based on Robvolz assessment, I rolled the dice and won a used Weyless hubset complete with the original skewers...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-23, 11:45 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,486
Posted By tcpasley

Bumping this thread for some advice. Would...

Bumping this thread for some advice.

Would Weyless hubs support a 230 lb. rider? I know that they were designed to be lightweight, but the axles seem stout, like on the old Mavic and Phil Wood...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-22, 10:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 715
Posted By tcpasley

Bianchigirll - Good to hear that as well. I have...

Bianchigirll - Good to hear that as well. I have a brand new Shimano HG FW, 14-28t as I recall.



dddd - I got a SunTour Alpha 13-30t FW on the sturdy 36h 4-cross laced wheelset that came with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-22, 10:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 715
Posted By tcpasley

With this group, I received everything from the...

With this group, I received everything from the Bianchi Volpe except the frame, fork, and headset. Everything - even a greasy chain that may be one of those Suntour Accushift chains. I'll use it if...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-22, 10:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 715
Posted By tcpasley

pastorbobnlnh - Thanks for the Sachs FW info. As...

pastorbobnlnh - Thanks for the Sachs FW info. As I mentioned to top506 , changing the spacers is probably overkill. I also somehow wound up with 2 other Sachs Aris FWs, a 13-24t and a 13-21t. I no...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-22, 10:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 715
Posted By tcpasley

Now that's what I wanted to hear. 0.2mm between...

Now that's what I wanted to hear. 0.2mm between the 3 largest cogs (0.6mm total) ain't much, so changing spacers would probably be overkill.

My Sachs Maillard FW looks pretty much just like the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-22, 09:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 715
Posted By tcpasley

Good to know. I don't have any Campy drivetrain...

Good to know. I don't have any Campy drivetrain components, but if I ever want to switch from the SunTour Command shifters, I might look for some Campy 8sp shifters.

BTW - There is even a comment...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-22, 11:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,085
Posted By tcpasley

There is a legend that 6 speed SunTour Accushift...

There is a legend that 6 speed SunTour Accushift shifters can provide indexed shifting of 7 speed Shimano freewheels if you use a Shimano rear derailleur. I think this was even mentioned by the late...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-22, 11:06 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,435
Posted By tcpasley

If you have a long run of housing to the rear...

If you have a long run of housing to the rear brake or rear derailleur, you might benefit from a coated cable. I have just used up my stash of Delta Aztec Duracote cables that I got on clearance from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-22, 05:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 715
Posted By tcpasley

Respacing a Sachs freewheel for 7 Speed SunTour Accushift?

Has anyone tried respacing a Sachs 7 speed freewheel for Accushift compatibility?

I have recently scored both a primo Sachs Maillard 12-30 freewheel and a complete 7 speed SunTour Accushift group...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-22, 09:26 PM
Replies: 1,565
Views: 200,619
Posted By tcpasley

Got the seatpost out of the ‘86 Trek Elance 300...

Got the seatpost out of the ‘86 Trek Elance 300 curb find I’ve had for a while, the first serious step in the restomod process. The non-original post is 26.8mm, and based on a BF search the frame...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-22, 09:29 PM
Replies: 6,477
Views: 773,298
Posted By tcpasley

ISO: Shimano FC-M739 crankset, 175mm arms, Or...

ISO: Shimano FC-M739 crankset, 175mm arms, Or just a left crank arm for this crankset.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-22, 02:23 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,679
Posted By tcpasley

Nice! I have a set of green stripe Vittoria Pavè...

Nice! I have a set of green stripe Vittoria Pavè 27mms and a single 30mm, as well as an all black set of 30mm Vittoria Pavè CG IIIs. The rims I have are old Ambrosio Montreals and Mavic GL330s, on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-22, 11:24 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,679
Posted By tcpasley

How many miles? And were those 27mm?

How many miles? And were those 27mm?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-22, 12:29 AM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,679
Posted By tcpasley

A wire wheel works for dried, fossilized stuff....

A wire wheel works for dried, fossilized stuff. If it's thick enough, you can sometimes crack most of it off with something like the stubby screwdriver with the broken tip (from using it as a pry...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-21, 02:22 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,679
Posted By tcpasley

masi61 - were you able to use these tires? I am...

masi61 - were you able to use these tires? I am curious about their performance.

I was thinking about ordering some for two '80s Trek frames I have. They originally came with 27" wheels, so...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-12-21, 11:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 270
Posted By tcpasley

Thanks. That is what I was hoping to hear.

Thanks. That is what I was hoping to hear.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-12-21, 11:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 270
Posted By tcpasley

Going from Tubeless to Tubed - How Clean Should the Tires Be?

I recently scored 2 sets of lightly used tires (Panaracer GravelKing Slick 700x32 - $40!, Compass Snoqualmie Pass 700x44 - $10!!!) that had been run tubeless. I plan to run them with tubes on old...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-21, 11:04 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,679
Posted By tcpasley

Question about Velox Jantex Competition 76 Tape

Has Velox Jantex Competition 76 tubular gluing tape been changed/upgraded in recent years?

On vendor sites, I often see Velox Jantex Competition 76 tape referred to as "Belgian tape" that "Must be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-21, 10:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,946
Posted By tcpasley

I know about the GEL280s, and I could have sworn...

I know about the GEL280s, and I could have sworn I had seen references to GEL330s, but maybe not. I did find this old Mavic catalog link: http://www.equusbicycle.com/bike/mavic/images/13and14.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-21, 04:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,946
Posted By tcpasley

Are the GL330 rims stronger than the GEL330s? I...

Are the GL330 rims stronger than the GEL330s? I was given a 36h GL330 wheelset with Campy Nuovo Tipo hubs (to be rebuilt). Like squirtdad, I'm "full grown" at ~230 lbs. I'm hoping these wheels with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-21, 12:15 AM
Replies: 6,477
Views: 773,298
Posted By tcpasley

ISO Dura Ace 7700 front hub

Looking for a Dura Ace 7700 front hub, 32h, good or better condition. Cosmetics not so important, but must spin smooth. Original skewer preferred but not required.

Thanks,
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-21, 11:36 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,679
Posted By tcpasley

If you scroll to the bottom of the page you'll...

If you scroll to the bottom of the page you'll see the specs. Took me a while to figure that out - bad webpage design.
I see that the weight is 370g, which may be a little heavy, and it has flat...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-21, 11:15 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,679
Posted By tcpasley

Has anyone tried the Bontrager R4 Classics tubs?...

Has anyone tried the Bontrager R4 Classics tubs? 700x28c, and on half-price sale for $50, which is about the upper end of my tire budget these days.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-13-21, 09:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,894
Posted By tcpasley

No problem. I have just enough common sense left...

No problem. I have just enough common sense left to keep from going gorilla on things. I can't put too much twist on the spokes, since they're 2.0/1.5 DB and can't take it like a straight gauge spoke...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-21, 01:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,894
Posted By tcpasley

Thanks to everyone for all the great advice. I...

Thanks to everyone for all the great advice. I was able to get a screwdriver on most of the nipple heads and either free up and loosen the nipple or snap off the nipple head. Some nipples even...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-21, 11:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,894
Posted By tcpasley

Tricks for Removing Crumbling & Seized Aluminum Nipples?

I picked up an otherwise nice used wheel that has crumbling aluminum nipples. I first noticed a spoke with the nipple head snapped off and the barrel seized on the spoke threads. I then tried to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-21, 10:00 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 12,940
Posted By tcpasley

Same here regarding racing gearing - 50x12 is...

Same here regarding racing gearing - 50x12 is almost too much for me without a tailwind.

I'm curious of you tested the Gloss Sunburst Yellow to see how it looks. I'm looking for more of a gold...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-21, 12:24 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 12,940
Posted By tcpasley

Thanks for the excellent thread. The colors look...

Thanks for the excellent thread. The colors look great, even though I was really pulling for the Gloss Sunburst Yellow for the Torpado. I have a Trek Elance 300 I would like to repaint yellow,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-20, 02:56 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,679
Posted By tcpasley

Well, that changed pretty quick. They were in my...

Well, that changed pretty quick. They were in my cart at $45 and change, but magically went up to $55. Then I magically made them disappear from my cart. From now on I'll shop the British sites...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-20, 11:45 AM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,679
Posted By tcpasley

Thanks. Good job on that repair. I hate to...

Thanks. Good job on that repair.

I hate to throw away anything I can fix, but on further consideration, I think I'll hold off and use the latex tubes in my best clinchers to see if I can believe...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-20, 10:22 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,679
Posted By tcpasley

Resurrecting "vintage" tubular tires?

I have 3 old Vittoria Corsa CX Servizio Corse tires that came with a lode of "free" wheels I picked up. They were still barely attached to the rims with fossilized red mastic and none will hold air....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-20, 09:26 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,679
Posted By tcpasley

Thanks, Pastor Bob. I guess I was mainly thinking...

Thanks, Pastor Bob. I guess I was mainly thinking of heavier rims negating the typical advantage of lower circumferential weight offered by tubular wheels. I'll probably never ride tires less that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-20, 08:42 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,679
Posted By tcpasley

Rim weight question

I’m thinking of building a tubular wheel set for my freehub bikes, and I have a line on some “modern” (i.e. 1990 and newer) somewhat stout and aero Mavic CXP rims that weigh ~525 grams. Since I weigh...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-20, 03:01 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,679
Posted By tcpasley

How many tires to buy?

Wondering how many tires y'all experienced tub riders purchase when you find a good deal. I guess the short answer is "more than 2". Is it 3 or 4 or multiples of 2?

Being of thrifty Scots descent,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-20, 10:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,356
Posted By tcpasley

Thanks. It's at $350 today. I'd go for it but the...

Thanks. It's at $350 today. I'd go for it but the Boss wouldn't approve.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-20, 09:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,356
Posted By tcpasley

Can anyone help ID this headtube logo?

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/675x900/mystery_headbadge_1200x900_a1d7db60b6d5236f9379f76718c6acdd70475045.jpg

I've never seen this logo. It might be a custom builder from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-20, 12:55 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 16,473
Posted By tcpasley

Seems like all these vintage tubular rims have...

Seems like all these vintage tubular rims have very narrow and smooth (not machined) brake tracks, without much room for error in aligning your brake pads. Are there any particular narrow brake pads...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-20, 02:44 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 16,473
Posted By tcpasley

Thanks to Dean51, smontanaro, and DiabloScott for...

Thanks to Dean51, smontanaro, and DiabloScott for the sage advice. I'll probably go with the wheels that are easier to clean up. The Ambrosio Montreals are covered in petrified deposits of red...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-20, 08:49 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 16,473
Posted By tcpasley

I just picked up a pair of these from the 'Bay....

I just picked up a pair of these from the 'Bay. Looks like Merlin is sold out of the 27mm version. Looking to put these on a Trek 620 I'm building. This will be my first attempt at running tubulars,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-19, 09:10 PM
Replies: 1,768
Views: 239,967
Posted By tcpasley

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/20150920_174816_1a516550bddefd72dee3a8f6c2edb515d558c4e6.jpg

Copperheads. Rather common along the Raleigh Greenways. If they don't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-19, 01:22 PM
Replies: 2,674
Views: 1,133,055
Posted By tcpasley

Nishiki Saga - Seeking Info about stock rear wheel

Any guesses as to the specs of the original rear hub (brand, spacing, freewheel/cassette, QR/bolt-on, spoke count)?


Whatever it was had to be compatible with 6-speed Suntour Accushift, so I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-19, 10:02 AM
Replies: 2,674
Views: 1,133,055
Posted By tcpasley

T-Mar - Thanks for catching my error on the...

T-Mar - Thanks for catching my error on the serial number - my eyesight is not so good and my camera skills are worse.

I now believe the front wheel is original based on a old internet "for sale"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-19, 09:48 PM
Replies: 2,674
Views: 1,133,055
Posted By tcpasley

Nishiki Saga - Seeking Info

Just picked up this Nishiki Saga. Fair to good condition, and AFAIK mostly original except for the saddle, rear wheel, and maybe the front wheel. I can't find an old catalog listing to verify what...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-19, 10:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,323
Posted By tcpasley

Replacement Hoods for Dia Compe BRS Edge Levers?

I'm looking for white replacement hoods for some Dia Compe BRS Edge brake levers. It looks like the Dia Compe BL07 replacement hoods might work.
Has anyone tried this? Is there any other model of...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
06-05-19, 09:54 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,697
Posted By tcpasley

Google Photos Test

https://photos.app.goo.gl/ccBxDFyq5kb35Vq49

https://photos.app.goo.gl/ccBxDFyq5kb35Vq49
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-19, 08:58 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,301
Posted By tcpasley

+1 on the Kool Stop Cross Pads. They are pretty...

+1 on the Kool Stop Cross Pads. They are pretty short, so you won't have problems with them hitting the fork legs when you are removing the wheel, especially since the pads on your original brakes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-19, 11:36 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,301
Posted By tcpasley

FYI - Here is a trove of Helicomatic cogs,...

FYI - Here is a trove of Helicomatic cogs, spacers, and freewheel bodies available in my neck of the woods:
Helicomatic gear cogs and free hubs made by Maillard - $50 (N. Raleigh) =>...
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