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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 131
Posted By Positron400

FD-M651 - what does "load strength" do?

Heya,

I am using an older FD-M651 which has a "load strength" setting, which can be adjusted with a flat head screwdriver. What does this do? Manual by Shimano...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,130,183
Posted By Positron400

Nothing fancy in terms of tubing, but it's the...

Nothing fancy in terms of tubing, but it's the bike that "started it all". Most parts (aside from the headset) have since been changed. Even built my first set of wheels for it (Miche hubs 32H each,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-24, 03:30 AM
Replies: 7,826
Views: 930,191
Posted By Positron400

Please let me know how the install goes - I have...

Please let me know how the install goes - I have a set of 70' DA Brake pad holders with the same issue (as in, i cannot get them out, or swap the pads) and would love to hear your experience with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-19-24, 01:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 367
Posted By Positron400

I love the scientific explanation! :love:thanks...

I love the scientific explanation! :love:thanks you lot! Should've really thought of that myself :bang:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-17-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 367
Posted By Positron400

I don't use mine all that much, but always...

I don't use mine all that much, but always wondered why they get so hot - thinking about it, it most definitely is a result from friction. I had the O-ring fail on my during a puncture repair....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-17-24, 08:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 367
Posted By Positron400

Thanks for the reply. I greased it, and now it...

Thanks for the reply. I greased it, and now it seems to stay in place. I've tried it on a few tyres and so far no slippage. But I recon it would be better to get a replacement from a shop.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-17-24, 03:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 367
Posted By Positron400

O-ring Lezyne Road Drive pump slips

Heya,

I've been using a Lezyne Road Drive pump but recently the inner O-ring which for the piston keeps slipping off. Should i be greasing the inside of the pump or the O-ring? Or do i need to get...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 7,826
Views: 930,191
Posted By Positron400

This looks fantastic! I love the colour of the...

This looks fantastic! I love the colour of the frame and the contrasting tubulars!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-02-24, 05:49 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,161
Posted By Positron400

I did manage the F500. Timed it so i didn't have...

I did manage the F500. Timed it so i didn't have too many kms for the last 2 days. Got 3 metric centuries and one longer 70 km ride in. Rest were ~40km. Overall quite fun (aside from one puncture ;) )
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-23, 01:43 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,600
Posted By Positron400

Got it for 80 € - w/o wheels, RD and no chain....

Got it for 80 € - w/o wheels, RD and no chain. Had a set of tubulars from another bike, RD harvested from a commuter. Gearing is a bit tall, but that's what they had back then ( i think this one's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-23, 11:34 AM
Replies: 7,826
Views: 930,191
Posted By Positron400

Finished the new wheelset for my 70ties road...

Finished the new wheelset for my 70ties road bike. H+ SON TB14 rims, laced to 600 AX hubs and Sapim D-Light spokes. Came out to 1946 g - quite okay for a 36 spoked wheel....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-22-23, 08:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 296
Posted By Positron400

Thanks - why would it matter if they were...

Thanks - why would it matter if they were polished? I really like the look of these hubs.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-22-23, 06:54 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,161
Posted By Positron400

It shouldn't be too bad. Roughly 10 °C - so...

It shouldn't be too bad. Roughly 10 °C - so plenty warm. Hopefully no rain ;) - I don't plan for it particularly. Last year i got 2x 100 km in, which helped a lot in getting to 500. I might try'n do...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-21-23, 08:27 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,161
Posted By Positron400

I will - I managed to do it last year, and...

I will - I managed to do it last year, and hopefully I will manage this year too :) (Austria)
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-21-23, 08:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 296
Posted By Positron400

105 NIB/NOS hubset FH-1051 7s

Hi,

i got my hands on a NIB/NOS 7s hubset FH-1051. What do you think these would go for?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-23, 06:11 AM
Replies: 7,826
Views: 930,191
Posted By Positron400

Wheelbuild with Shimano 600 AX hubs (front is...

Wheelbuild with Shimano 600 AX hubs (front is NOS, the rear in great condition), Sapim D-Light spokes and SON H+ TB14 rims. LFT it!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-23, 07:40 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,605
Posted By Positron400

thanks - I've used those in the past, and was...

thanks - I've used those in the past, and was considering them already. 3x is what i will be doing, yes. I have no experience with other lacing patterns, and i think the Hub (shimano 600 ax) actually...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-23, 01:57 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,605
Posted By Positron400

I have no qualms with 32H, it just so happens my...

I have no qualms with 32H, it just so happens my hubs have 36H :)

EDIT: pulled the trigger on some H+SON TB14 - got a pair of them for 96 € (incl. shipping) from our "craigslist". Quite the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-23, 02:02 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,605
Posted By Positron400

Good reccomendation, but silver is a must - too...

Good reccomendation, but silver is a must - too much black parts out there already :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-23, 12:39 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,605
Posted By Positron400

Amazing looking bike! Aren't rando's the best...

Amazing looking bike! Aren't rando's the best looking bikes? Pacenti's seem very nice. I have a possibility of getting H+ SON T14's. Does anyone have a picture where they have those rims on a bike?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-23, 02:01 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,605
Posted By Positron400

I know that tubs would be lighter, but i need...

I know that tubs would be lighter, but i need something reliable where i can do a road-side repair in the middle of nowhere. Tubs aren't that ;) (to me)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-23, 01:22 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,605
Posted By Positron400

The Nisi Sludi 390 seems amazing - I am, howevre,...

The Nisi Sludi 390 seems amazing - I am, howevre, not a good wheelbuilder but just starting out - Does that mean, it'd be hard getting them round & true? Price-wise they are the same as the H+SON but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-23, 01:16 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,605
Posted By Positron400

sounds lush! Do you happen to know a distributor...

sounds lush! Do you happen to know a distributor for those?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-23, 12:14 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,605
Posted By Positron400

Looking for reccomendation 36H silver/rim brake/ < 500g

Heya,

title says it all :) I am looking for a 36 H silver rim for rim brakes below 500 g. All I can reliably get my hands on is a Mavic A319 but it's a hefty one at ~600g.
Any reccomendations? I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-29-23, 12:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 690
Posted By Positron400

Yes, thanks :) I was aware of that issue.

Yes, thanks :) I was aware of that issue.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-28-23, 03:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 690
Posted By Positron400

I actually really like the design and colour...

I actually really like the design and colour scheme of the hubs. Really the whole groupset sans the water bottle :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-27-23, 01:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 690
Posted By Positron400

holy moly - this should be an interesting...

holy moly - this should be an interesting wheelbuild.. :twitchy:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-27-23, 01:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 690
Posted By Positron400

I was wondering about the spoke lengths - when...

I was wondering about the spoke lengths - when you say, you never used those calculators, how did you do it then? calculate them yourself? (if so, mighty impressive)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-27-23, 10:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 690
Posted By Positron400

thanks. So it's just a matter of heads and ellbow...

thanks. So it's just a matter of heads and ellbow orientation. That should be a non-issue. I appreciate the input regarding the hub. I am aware that the spline pattern is different to the HG and the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-27-23, 06:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 690
Posted By Positron400

Shimano 600 ax Rear hub

Hi,

i recently got my hands on a Shimano FH-6361 rear hub. (https://velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx?ID=FF2F2F19-5B9F-4FF3-BAE6-E8FC709E6E85&Enum=110&AbsPos=7) I want to build up a new rear wheel,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-04-23, 11:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 630
Posted By Positron400

would that mean, i'd have to live with the...

would that mean, i'd have to live with the shudder?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-04-23, 06:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 630
Posted By Positron400

Thanks for the suggestions - I can exclude a...

Thanks for the suggestions - I can exclude a loose headset as a culprit since i used the same wheeset in 2 different frames, and both exhibit the same shuddering issues. Headset is definitely tight....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-03-23, 08:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 630
Posted By Positron400

When i put on them tubulars, i cba to use glue,...

When i put on them tubulars, i cba to use glue, so i taped them with TUFO tape. I presume, previous glue jobs have contributed to the irregularities on the brake track.
Will give the toe in a try...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-03-23, 05:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 630
Posted By Positron400

Brake stutter/shudder on old tubular rims

Heya,

i have a set of tubular rims from the 70ties, which i recently taped new challenge tubular tyres onto. I use those in conjunction with Sora brake calippers (brake pads are fairly new and not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-23, 05:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 681
Posted By Positron400

thank you for your response! I was planning...

thank you for your response!

I was planning on going with DB spokes (DT or Sapim). I am not that well versed with the gauge of spokes and have been using DT Competition or Sapim Race in the past....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-23, 02:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 681
Posted By Positron400

lacing Hunt rims (2:1 rear, radial front) help

Heya,

i am considering buying the Hunt rims https://eu.huntbikewheels.com/products/hunt-sprint-aero-wide-rim?variant=30587767717943 and they specify to use radial NDR and 2x on the DR for the rear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-23, 11:37 AM
Replies: 7,826
Views: 930,191
Posted By Positron400

Got me a new frame with some "attachments" ...

Got me a new frame with some "attachments"
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x922/20230819_184126_1__c6d0e716121ce410048684ec13f7e3156996ff28.jpg...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-06-23, 11:37 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,190
Posted By Positron400

Heya, thanks for all the suggestions - i...

Heya,

thanks for all the suggestions - i found (and bought) one - Really lovely off-white frame with a 105 groupset (including some Arabesque brake calippers). Barely used, despite being ~40 years...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-23, 04:34 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,190
Posted By Positron400

thanks, i was looking at that thread and it's a...

thanks, i was looking at that thread and it's a wonderful colection of seriously great looking mixties.What i took up as another requirement was, that the colour scheme should be 2 to 3 frame colours...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-23, 04:32 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,190
Posted By Positron400

the commute would be about 5 km, but I would be...

the commute would be about 5 km, but I would be mostly for grocery shopping, and running errands on the daily, hence why racks/fenders are a requirement.
Flat bars most likely, but not opposed to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-23, 07:04 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,190
Posted By Positron400

I love that this drifted off into a tangent about...

I love that this drifted off into a tangent about wether tubless is better than tubes, but kindly lets get back on topic :D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-23, 01:10 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,190
Posted By Positron400

thanks for the suggestions - I am, as you...

thanks for the suggestions - I am, as you correctly inferred, in the EU.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-23, 03:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,190
Posted By Positron400

I don't mind cantis, but appreciate the ease of...

I don't mind cantis, but appreciate the ease of use and stopping power of V-brakes. Only "issue" I've come across, are the godawful paint jobs those aluminium mountain bikes from the 90ties came...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-23, 03:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,190
Posted By Positron400

Thanks for your suggestions! Why would I want to...

Thanks for your suggestions! Why would I want to use tubeless tyres? In my experience they loose air much faster than a regular butyl tube and I don't really see them as necessary on a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-23, 10:31 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,190
Posted By Positron400

Any particular frame or model you would reccomend?

Any particular frame or model you would reccomend?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-23, 07:57 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,190
Posted By Positron400

Looking for commuter frame (step throug/low stepover)

Hi,

I want to replace the commuter of my SO with something more modern (e.g. 1x10, STIs, etc..)
The current frame is on the really small (XS) side and I want something similar that ticks the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-09-23, 09:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 861
Posted By Positron400

Sorry, i should mention that i already use...

Sorry, i should mention that i already use fenders and the jacket i have has a long tail. But when riding in the rain, i feel quite a lot of it gets accumulated in the middle/crotch section from the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-09-23, 08:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 861
Posted By Positron400

how to stay dry in the "middle" body section

Heya,

I recently aquired a "proper" rainjacket to keep me dry and allow me to go riding if the weather is sub-par. However, this doesn't keep my pants dry. How do you guys go about this? To me,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-23, 07:49 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,128,484
Posted By Positron400

These are very cool frame colours! Kudos!

These are very cool frame colours! Kudos!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-23, 07:22 AM
Replies: 7,826
Views: 930,191
Posted By Positron400

Happy to help! :thumb: Do let us know what you be...

Happy to help! :thumb: Do let us know what you be building up. :)
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