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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 09:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 376
Posted By hamcereal

Thank you! I always like finding out the history...

Thank you! I always like finding out the history of the bikes I come across, very much appreciate the information you've provided!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 09:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 376
Posted By hamcereal

Challenge PH9

Ok I think it's a PH9
The description in the brochure says the frame is "smokey black" but I think the chrome was darkened somehow with a finish, and maybe over the years the finish faded away, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 08:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 376
Posted By hamcereal

Here's maybe a better photo of the chain rings ...

Here's maybe a better photo of the chain rings
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 376
Posted By hamcereal

Hidden decal

I just found this little decal at the bottom of the seat tube behind the crank......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 376
Posted By hamcereal

Identifying Peugeot

Hello hello

I found this frame on the side of the road on my way to work the other day... Looks to be a Peugeot, but I can't seem to find any info on this chromed frame. Looks like it used to have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-23, 06:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 930
Posted By hamcereal

Nah the top tube is really up in my groin, I...

Nah the top tube is really up in my groin, I thought maybe the bars weren't original, but it seems they are, 3TTT as well as the stem, but the plastic levers not so sure...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-23, 09:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 930
Posted By hamcereal

As I compare the photos, they seem to match, the...

As I compare the photos, they seem to match, the letters at least. Thanks for the pic
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-23, 06:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 930
Posted By hamcereal

Mancini?

So there's another thread about a vintage Mancini road bike, but limited information. I'm wondering, does anyone have any additional information?
I just picked this one up for 40$ CAD, I'm liking...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-22, 04:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 878
Posted By hamcereal

Yeah I had to get in touch with Yannick to...

Yeah I had to get in touch with Yannick to confirm what tubes he used, and he confirmed Brain, so I added some Brain decals 😅
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-22, 08:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 878
Posted By hamcereal

Better photos

Here she is
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-22, 07:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 878
Posted By hamcereal

Symbiosis

So I found this pretty little thing in the classifieds, what drew me was the price and the strong suspicion the frame was Columbus, my friend reminding me that straight fork blades would most likely...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-06-21, 03:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,213
Posted By hamcereal

No actually, I sold it to a friend... I was very...

No actually, I sold it to a friend... I was very much considering keeping it, but I had too many bikes on the go :(
Your receipt didn't have the serial number of the bike did it?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-22-21, 08:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 352
Posted By hamcereal

Stuck ST-M320 front shifter resolved

I'm sure some people have experienced stuck shifters and have been told to soak the inner mechs with WD-40.
MY front shifter (ST-M320) wasn't shifting to the largest chain ring, and I wasn't hearing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-15-21, 08:27 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,870
Posted By hamcereal

Chainrings

I changed the chainrings, it was the gosh darned chainrings.... 😑 Thanks all for your input!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-14-21, 11:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,870
Posted By hamcereal

So here's some video I took, I'm starting to...

So here's some video I took, I'm starting to think more now that it actually could be the chainrings... I hadn't noticed this before, but now the chain has come off the chainrings a couple times......
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-21, 04:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,870
Posted By hamcereal

No, I don't know if it was skipping before I got...

No, I don't know if it was skipping before I got the new chain. This is a build I made with a group set from a second hand bike, and I didn't use the wheels from this bike because they were in pretty...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-21, 06:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,870
Posted By hamcereal

Well, I bought a brand new cassette... Still...

Well, I bought a brand new cassette... Still having the same issue. I'm thinking it must be the freehub... The pawls might not be fully engaging the splines and then slipping. Time to take it apart...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-01-21, 05:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,870
Posted By hamcereal

Skipping chain

Thank you all, I'm relieved to hear you've experienced the exact issue, I'll get a new cassette and report back!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-31-21, 04:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,870
Posted By hamcereal

Chain skipping when pedaling hard

So my chain skips a bunch and makes a horribly disconcerting noise when I pedal with a little more strenuous force.
I have a 3 x 9 setup, and it really only happens when I'm in the middle or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-21, 02:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,495
Posted By hamcereal

When is a wheel at a point where it can't be trued?

I had brought a set of wheels into a LBS last week to have them trued. When I got there, one of the employees said the young man who owns the place is the wheel building master, so that made me...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-28-21, 05:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,213
Posted By hamcereal

Cool! Appreciate the info, I'm definitely going...

Cool! Appreciate the info, I'm definitely going to give it a good long test period, it's a very fascinating piece of work to me. Here's the serial number, I wouldn't know how to tell the DOM...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-23-21, 03:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,213
Posted By hamcereal

Mikado Nomadic

So I just picked up this touring bike for 150 CAD, and couldn't find too much about this bike, other than it's made in Quebec (I live in MTL) and sold from La Cordée.
I've never seen a down tube...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-20, 07:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,332
Posted By hamcereal

Yes components are OEM, and by golly the magnet...

Yes components are OEM, and by golly the magnet tells me the frame is not ferrous, it just seemed a bit heavier than other aluminum frames I've encountered, I assumed it was steel. But ya I suspected...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-20, 05:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,332
Posted By hamcereal

ID older Argon 18

Don't know if anyone would have detailed info about Argon 18s older stuff, but I do know they started out being made by Marinoni. I just really wanted to know what grade of steel was used in the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-20, 04:54 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 444
Posted By hamcereal

Removing decals

I've searched the forum archives for this topic but didn't seem to find a thread that accurately described the type of decals that are on my 2015 Bianchi Volpe.
They are definitely not stickers, it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-20, 09:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,601
Posted By hamcereal

Unfortunately getting more detailed photos isn't...

Unfortunately getting more detailed photos isn't possible, those are the only photos from a classifieds ad online. But also, the bike has been sold, the seller was asking 160 CAD, was very...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-20, 07:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,601
Posted By hamcereal

Identifying "Cycles Competition"

I see that another poster had been trying to find out about his Cycles Competition, but not much was discovered, at least nothing concrete. I was really interested because of how nice the lugs are...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-29-20, 07:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,624
Posted By hamcereal

Thanks guys, much appreciated!

Thanks guys, much appreciated!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-26-20, 08:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,624
Posted By hamcereal

Concorde model?

So a guy is asking 300 CAD for this ok looking Concorde, but I can't find much online, even any images of this particular model. Anyone know this model and its approximate value?...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-20, 04:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,604
Posted By hamcereal

Yeah I've exhausted the non destructive options,...

Yeah I've exhausted the non destructive options, I had used the seat post clamp to clamp a 3ft. breaker bar and tried to turn, but I snapped the clamp bolts ☹️
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-23-20, 04:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,946
Posted By hamcereal

Yeah i did clear coat the decals, the downtube...

Yeah i did clear coat the decals, the downtube decals were a bit cracked in a couple places because they were friggin old, but they turned out ok. I don't think the bar position is going to be too...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-21-20, 08:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,946
Posted By hamcereal

Yeah i forgot to lower the seat when I took the...

Yeah i forgot to lower the seat when I took the photos🤭, I had raised it to ride because I'm 5'7" and it's annoying riding small bikes haha. I guess I'll have to take some more with the seat lowered!...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-21-20, 07:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,946
Posted By hamcereal

Tubing is Hi-Mn, high manganese steel Oji...

Tubing is Hi-Mn, high manganese steel Oji original frame tubes. I do not have the dropout adjusters... I might have some scrap lying around, but when I originally bought the bike it wasn't in great...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-21-20, 09:12 AM
Replies: 475
Views: 145,340
Posted By hamcereal

Well, paying off debt is pretty badass, being...

Well, paying off debt is pretty badass, being responsible is badass, right??
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-21-20, 09:09 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,604
Posted By hamcereal

Thanks, I've got some ATF lying around, ok have...

Thanks, I've got some ATF lying around, ok have to get some acetone, and I'm definitely try the heating and cooling.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-21-20, 07:05 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,960
Posted By hamcereal

In any case, I don't care about whether or not...

In any case, I don't care about whether or not the high end helmets are counterfeit, it can't be worse than not wearing a helmet at all! 🤗
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-21-20, 06:54 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,960
Posted By hamcereal

Yes I have crashed and hit my head on the...

Yes I have crashed and hit my head on the pavement, head first over the bars, helmets good! What about helmets from Walmart or Canadian Tire? Why do you immediately reference high end brands?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-20-20, 07:13 PM
Replies: 475
Views: 145,340
Posted By hamcereal

Mercier

I just sold her :(
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-20-20, 07:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,960
Posted By hamcereal

I've actually bought 2 helmets from AliExpress...

I've actually bought 2 helmets from AliExpress and I'm very pleased with their quality and price! It's been 3 years and I'm still using the helmet, all the straps still holding strong, nothing is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-20-20, 11:19 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,604
Posted By hamcereal

Seized seatpost

I don't want to have to resort to using lye, I don't really have the space and resources for that. I've been periodically applying Sea Foam lube in hopes it eventually slowly penetrates, but I should...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-20-20, 10:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,946
Posted By hamcereal

80s Bianchi Piaggio refurbished

I bought this Bianchi very cheap, stripped the components, and had the frame lying around for a couple of years. Last month I wanted to build it up, but the paint was in pretty bad shape. I tried...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-20, 09:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,025
Posted By hamcereal

Exactly, the seller is in Gatineau

Exactly, the seller is in Gatineau
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-20, 09:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,025
Posted By hamcereal

Ya maintenance is no problem, I know my way...

Ya maintenance is no problem, I know my way around repairs and overhauling. I was attracted to the Tange Infinity because I used to have another bike that was Infinity and I loved the way it rode....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-20, 06:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,025
Posted By hamcereal

I finally made 10 posts, here are some photos ...

I finally made 10 posts, here are some photos
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-20, 04:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,025
Posted By hamcereal

450 Canadian, I won't really be able to try it...

450 Canadian, I won't really be able to try it because it's in a town about 200km away, I was thinking on picking it up on my way to visit my parents out in the same direction. But size wise, it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-20, 03:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,025
Posted By hamcereal

Nishiki Olympic Tri-A Range Infinity

I'm looking at this bike, they're asking 450, it's almost mint condition, been sitting in a shed for 20+ years. It's Tange Infinity tubes and says "Handcrafted by Kuwahara" on one of the chain stays....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-16-20, 08:41 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,634
Posted By hamcereal

Bars?

Wide bars? Narrow bars? Drop bars? Riser bars? Candy bars? Whats the deal? With wide bars, city riding can be a bit challenging if you're weaving through traffic. Input is appreciated!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-20, 08:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,104
Posted By hamcereal

What about Bassi

There was no Bassi from Montreal on the list, they make some very nice bikes.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-20, 07:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,960
Posted By hamcereal

Bike frames from AliExpress

Has anyone bought any bikes/frames on AliExpress? I see some decent looking frames, some aluminum, some apparently made with Reynolds tubes, I'm actually very tempted to buy and see what they're...
Forum: Commuting
07-16-20, 07:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,759
Posted By hamcereal

Shorts/pants for commuting

Recommendations on comfy/kind of stretchy shorts and pants? I don't want any Lycra or Spandex stuff, over the years I've just cut some chinos and they're super comfy, but I've run out of chinos! I...
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