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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-22, 12:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,560
Posted By 8.8.8.

bblair that looks like an R8000 shifter, is that...

bblair that looks like an R8000 shifter, is that right? The below applies to all the shift levers of the 6800 and R8000 generations.

If the shift paddle is in the right spot when you put it back...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-22, 09:31 AM
Replies: 484
Views: 35,540
Posted By 8.8.8.

Now that I can reply without triple posting......

Now that I can reply without triple posting... starting NOW! Post number 10 will let me retrofit in the photos.

Shortly a photo of all three together should appear:
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-22, 12:57 AM
Replies: 484
Views: 35,540
Posted By 8.8.8.

The third clunker is one I didn't expect to...

The third clunker is one I didn't expect to build, and then didn't expect to ride much before giving away, but then it turned out to be the most fun of the three.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-22, 11:44 PM
Replies: 484
Views: 35,540
Posted By 8.8.8.

This year's second clunker entry started out test...

This year's second clunker entry started out test fitting spare parts and got out of control to become a bike.

Quite a while ago I stripped the useful parts off a debonding Trek 2300 for the bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-22, 11:54 PM
Replies: 484
Views: 35,540
Posted By 8.8.8.

Last report on the Venture Invader before I write...

Last report on the Venture Invader before I write up the couple other clunkers tomorrow.

Got another booster shot yesterday and not enough sleep, feeling like a wreck. It'll be gone tomorrow and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-22, 12:46 AM
Replies: 484
Views: 35,540
Posted By 8.8.8.

Sorry to hear about your crash ollo_ollo, wishing...

Sorry to hear about your crash ollo_ollo, wishing you a speedy recovery and a low stress move.


By the second or third test ride on the Invader I realize that I've got an old gel saddle cover....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-22, 05:17 PM
Replies: 484
Views: 35,540
Posted By 8.8.8.

Getting the tiny Venture Invader ready for its...

Getting the tiny Venture Invader ready for its first test ride, I need at least a front brake. The original non-aero levers have poor leverage and they've gotta go. I grab a set of Dia Compe Vx...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-19-22, 02:09 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 31,079
Posted By 8.8.8.

Here's a few guesses at the pull to a single...

Here's a few guesses at the pull to a single decimal place from measurements I've taken:

Suntour Superbe Pro Accushift 7/8 speed: 2.9 / 2.0 / 2.2 / 2.2 / 2.5 / 3 / 3.6, with a bit more (2mm?) that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-22, 01:06 AM
Replies: 484
Views: 35,540
Posted By 8.8.8.

Built up some bikes and put the distance on, but...

Built up some bikes and put the distance on, but with the deadline approaching Saturday I'd better get to posting. I'll retrofit in the photos when I reach 10 posts.

Entering into the 'greatest...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-16, 03:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,376
Posted By 8.8.8.

Bought in Vancouver this spring before I moved...

Bought in Vancouver this spring before I moved back to Alberta. No idea on the year - a bunch of components were dated between 95 and 97, but who knows if anything was original. Cheap because of the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-15-16, 05:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,642
Posted By 8.8.8.

I just got one in the same size with a lot of...

I just got one in the same size with a lot of paint damage and black overspray. Would've been a beautiful bike when it was new. I've been removing the overspray and what's left of the original paint...
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