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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 1,769
Views: 240,099
Posted By Bruce27

Witnessed a turtle party today. ...

Witnessed a turtle party today.

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-08-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 1,250
Views: 130,142
Posted By Bruce27

Many thanks to Kontact for the Suntour shifters. ...

Many thanks to Kontact for the Suntour shifters.
A+ & Thank you!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 05:31 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 599
Posted By Bruce27

I bought a TX500 just last month that I'm...

I bought a TX500 just last month that I'm cleaning up. The seatpost on mine was 27.2mm. Good luck with the build.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-01-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 346
Posted By Bruce27

PM for the NOS Suntour LD-1900 Road VX clamp-on...

PM for the NOS Suntour LD-1900 Road VX clamp-on DT friction shifters.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 672,395
Posted By Bruce27

Had it out yesterday looking for markings....

Had it out yesterday looking for markings. Unfortunately, nothing there.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 672,395
Posted By Bruce27

Thanks Chr0m0ly . No markings on the steering...

Thanks Chr0m0ly . No markings on the steering tube that I could find. Here's a couple more pics of the fork crown. Mystery fork....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 672,395
Posted By Bruce27

Hi John, Both Suntour, but not an exact match. ...

Hi John,
Both Suntour, but not an exact match.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 05:26 PM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 672,395
Posted By Bruce27

Needed another bike like a hole in the head...

Needed another bike like a hole in the head but... it will be a 2024 spring/summer project.
Serial# is marked as a 77 TX500. Not quite sure about the fork though.


...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 468
Posted By Bruce27

Thanks Garthr . That's good to know. I have...

Thanks Garthr . That's good to know. I have another bike with an issue that could possibly use that part. I do have a few tools but no headset tools, correct size PVC or pipes so I'm going to play...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-24, 01:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 468
Posted By Bruce27

Thanks Andy. Makes sense. Plus I've added...

Thanks Andy. Makes sense. Plus I've added confusion by transposing a couple of critical details.

I'll try again....

The bike is a late 70's Trek with Ishiwata 022 tubing
The crown race has an...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-24, 10:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 468
Posted By Bruce27

Thanks Hondo6 . but not 100% sure I understand. I...

Thanks Hondo6 . but not 100% sure I understand. I thought you were right in that the slop is about 0.0236" or 0.6mm. Way more than my original estimate.

You've helped me narrow this down to the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-24, 10:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 468
Posted By Bruce27

Thanks Andy. Turns out I have a lot more slop...

Thanks Andy. Turns out I have a lot more slop than my original estimate. Slop is more like 0.0236". With this new info, do you think a new crown race is in order?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 468
Posted By Bruce27

You are right Hondo6 . I double checked and my...

You are right Hondo6 . I double checked and my estimate of a 0.003"-0.005" gap was wrong. I checked and the fork seat is 27mm and the ID of the crown race is 26.4mm.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 468
Posted By Bruce27

I have a backup headset that I tried and checked...

I have a backup headset that I tried and checked the fit. The Crown-Race with this new headset would need to be pressed on...so it would be tight. I've only encountered tight pressed fits in the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-24, 08:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 468
Posted By Bruce27

Thanks Dan. That's kinda what I was hoping for....

Thanks Dan. That's kinda what I was hoping for. If everything just tightens up, maybe it will be fine.
I was debating whether to have a shop install a new headset. Not sure what the long term effect...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-24, 07:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 468
Posted By Bruce27

Slightly Loose Fork Crown-Race

Hello,
I'm cleaning up and re-greasing a recent acquisition. It's a bike from the late 1970's. When cleaning the headset I noticed that the Crown-Race on the fork is a little loose.
Most headsets...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 1,769
Views: 240,099
Posted By Bruce27

60 degrees today ...

60 degrees today

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 709
Posted By Bruce27

I still need to test ride but the dia compe's...

I still need to test ride but the dia compe's work. This looks like something I should have done when I was in my 60's. Now I'm going to be tempted to try 35's someday...sooner rather than later....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 709
Posted By Bruce27

Very good points dddd. I will be trail riding...

Very good points dddd. I will be trail riding this bike so I want to put 32mm tires as a minimum. I can only fit 1-1/8" max tires on the front right now.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 709
Posted By Bruce27

I'm going to be switching from cr18 27" to cr18...

I'm going to be switching from cr18 27" to cr18 700c. Thanks for this.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 709
Posted By Bruce27

Thanks!. This would make it easy. I do have a...

Thanks!. This would make it easy.
I do have a set of Shimano BR-M732 cantis I've been holding for this conversion but if the dia compe work, I'll try them out first. I'd welcome a comparison between...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-24, 10:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 709
Posted By Bruce27

Thanks RiddleOfSteel . Good to know you were also...

Thanks RiddleOfSteel . Good to know you were also able to use the oem dia compe brakes going to 700c. I'll start with 32mm tires but 35mm sounds interesting.
That's a nice 620 you have.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-24, 09:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 709
Posted By Bruce27

1984 Trek 620 27" Rim to 700c Conversion

Hello Folks,
With the wealth of knowledge here, I hope the forum can help save me cranking time.... :).
I'd like to put 700c rims on this bike as it's my planned rider for 2024...wanting greater...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-24, 06:30 PM
Replies: 604
Views: 76,271
Posted By Bruce27

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-23, 06:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 793
Posted By Bruce27

I have a somewhat similar situation Schreck83 but...

I have a somewhat similar situation Schreck83 but my timeline is not as extreme. I bought a 715 in April 1981. I remember the dealer having to order the frame and I think it took about 5 or 6 weeks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-23, 03:36 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,607
Posted By Bruce27

I reached a major milestone this year sadly...

I reached a major milestone this year sadly realizing this will most likely be my last decade of riding. I only have four bikes and these are the two I won't sell. Looking on the bright side, I'll be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-23, 10:07 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,603
Posted By Bruce27

:) Yes, I'm sure.

:) Yes, I'm sure.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-23, 08:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,603
Posted By Bruce27

I like drop bars but wanted more upright so I...

I like drop bars but wanted more upright so I took a chance on just doing the stem. The change reduced the reach and added sizeable elevation to what was on the bike. Used all the other existing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-23, 05:48 PM
Replies: 1,769
Views: 240,099
Posted By Bruce27

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-23, 05:57 PM
Replies: 3,017
Views: 872,464
Posted By Bruce27

My 1984 Trek 620 Before ...

My 1984 Trek 620
Before
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After...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-23, 09:07 PM
Replies: 1,769
Views: 240,099
Posted By Bruce27

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-23, 07:51 PM
Replies: 463
Views: 63,033
Posted By Bruce27

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& the recently adopted Sassy
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-23, 06:11 PM
Replies: 463
Views: 63,033
Posted By Bruce27

10yr old Abby ...

10yr old Abby

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-23, 03:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 301
Posted By Bruce27

83/84 600? oops..didn't see Ishiwata...maybe...

83/84 600?
oops..didn't see Ishiwata...maybe 400 then
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-23, 09:24 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,269
Posted By Bruce27

Seeing this tomorrow. Don’t usually get excited...

Seeing this tomorrow. Don’t usually get excited about movies, let alone documentaries, but I’m pretty psyched about watching this.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-23, 09:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 494
Posted By Bruce27

Over the past few years I've purchased 2 pair of...

Over the past few years I've purchased 2 pair of CR18's. The 27" pair has a polished finish and the 700c is more of a satin/matte finish. While my preference is polished, I'm content with both.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-12-23, 03:56 PM
Replies: 5,332
Views: 840,074
Posted By Bruce27

Thanks exactly it Ed :). It's a pretty cool relic.

Thanks exactly it Ed :). It's a pretty cool relic.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-05-23, 07:13 PM
Replies: 5,332
Views: 840,074
Posted By Bruce27

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-05-23, 07:06 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,606
Posted By Bruce27

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Swapped out the stem last year to upright. Kept the old one in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-23, 01:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,392
Posted By Bruce27

Thanks LarryBSky . Hopefully there's a theater...

Thanks LarryBSky . Hopefully there's a theater close by. A must see also.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-23, 07:10 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 20,588
Posted By Bruce27

Happy 531 all ...

Happy 531 all

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-23, 01:25 PM
Replies: 498
Views: 35,715
Posted By Bruce27

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-26-23, 01:22 PM
Replies: 5,332
Views: 840,074
Posted By Bruce27

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-18-23, 12:25 PM
Replies: 5,332
Views: 840,074
Posted By Bruce27

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Fox Pup
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-16-23, 04:58 PM
Replies: 5,332
Views: 840,074
Posted By Bruce27

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-16-23, 04:31 PM
Replies: 5,332
Views: 840,074
Posted By Bruce27

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-23, 04:19 PM
Replies: 498
Views: 35,715
Posted By Bruce27

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-23, 03:28 PM
Replies: 498
Views: 35,715
Posted By Bruce27

Thank you cooperryder As does yours. Mine's an 82...

Thank you cooperryder As does yours. Mine's an 82 613 21" frame. Other than the size, I think we have the same frame. Found it about ten years ago. Didn't need it and it's a step smaller than I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-23, 12:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,042
Posted By Bruce27

Thank you :)

Thank you :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-23, 11:50 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,042
Posted By Bruce27

Tube Decisions - Junk It or Potential ReUse?

Hi All
Looking for input from the experienced crowd here....
Purchased a patch kit last week and finally got around to patching a few flats. One of the 3 tubes I patched looks like this with not...
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