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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-23, 10:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 675
Posted By Sciguy

I most certainly will. It make one wonder how...

I most certainly will. It make one wonder how many of these have ended up in a bin somewhere and a new $200+ set installed needlessly.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-23, 10:01 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 675
Posted By Sciguy

It took two attempts using needle nosed vice...

It took two attempts using needle nosed vice grips. The first tentative tweak showed progress and a second much more aggressive one I went medieval on it and bingo we're back in action! Thanks ever...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-23, 09:28 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 675
Posted By Sciguy

Hello Kontact thanks so much for the added...

Hello Kontact thanks so much for the added insight.

You may well be on to the root cause but I'm not certain which bit to attempt to bend. Below is an underside view of the lever. Perhaps it might...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-23, 05:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 675
Posted By Sciguy

It appears that the spring wire pointed to in the...

It appears that the spring wire pointed to in the picture below is attached to the mechanism on the end the arrow points to but unattached deeper within the mechanism. It seem to just flop around...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-23, 04:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 675
Posted By Sciguy

I'm already working with the bare cable...

I'm already working with the bare cable unencumbered by attachment to the derailleur. The shifter behaves exactly as it did when connected to the derailleur. I've installed a new cable. cleaned and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-23, 04:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 675
Posted By Sciguy

I did the solvent cleanse first and the Triflow. ...

I did the solvent cleanse first and the Triflow. I’ll repeat before giving up but feel that something must be bent a tiny bit and conflicting with another part.

Thanks for the reply.

Hugh
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-23, 03:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 675
Posted By Sciguy

Yes, both brake and shift cables are incorporated...

Yes, both brake and shift cables are incorporated into the mechanism. It's interesting that just slightly pulling the brake lever seems to be the only way to free up the interference.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-23, 03:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 675
Posted By Sciguy

Thanks for that idea. It sounds as if we have...

Thanks for that idea. It sounds as if we have experienced exactly the same problem. Finesse if the perfect descriptor for how I can eventually make an upshift happen.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-23, 03:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 675
Posted By Sciguy

Been there done that. It's not that it's not...

Been there done that. It's not that it's not catching, It's that it's catching something that's immovable.

Thanks for taking the time to send the link.

Hugh
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-23, 03:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 675
Posted By Sciguy

I peeled the hood back far enough to install a...

I peeled the hood back far enough to install a new cable and have sprayed the living dickens out of the internals with Triflow. The mechanism doesn't squeak if just comes up against a hard stop. If I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-23, 02:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 675
Posted By Sciguy

I've not had any incident that I'd imagine could...

I've not had any incident that I'd imagine could have harmed it. I've already sprayed a good pit of lube into the mechanism but will go at it a bit more..

Thanks for contributing.

Hugh
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-23, 02:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 675
Posted By Sciguy

Thanks for the quick reply. The derailleur...

Thanks for the quick reply.

The derailleur is the style that pulls from below via the cable being routed out of the BB. The derailleur swings nicely between stops. That said, at this point I'm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-23, 01:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 675
Posted By Sciguy

My Shimano 105 front brifter is driving me crazy- Help

Suddenly my 5 year old Shimano 105 front derailleur brifter is hanging up when I attempt to shift from the small to big ring. If I fiddle about slightly engaging and disengaging the front brake as I...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-15-23, 05:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,168
Posted By Sciguy

Eshew, thanks for that very useful suggestion. ...

Eshew, thanks for that very useful suggestion. Did the original Z2s have a name beyond Z2? I see Bombers and perhaps other versions out there.
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-13-23, 02:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,168
Posted By Sciguy

Excellent suggestions! I'll contact them and see...

Excellent suggestions! I'll contact them and see where that leads. I'm glad to hear that the forks are/were well liked and will try to bring them back to life.

Hugh
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-13-23, 08:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,168
Posted By Sciguy

I'm not finding any information online regarding...

I'm not finding any information online regarding disassembly of these forks but perhaps my Google skills are too weak;) I was able to unscrew the countersunk screw on the bottom of one fork leg but...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-13-23, 03:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,168
Posted By Sciguy

Thanks ever so much! Perhaps an even more...

Thanks ever so much! Perhaps an even more pressing question is, " are the forks good enough to bother refurbishing or might I one be better served swapping to a different fork?"
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-12-23, 03:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,168
Posted By Sciguy

Thoughts regarding old Marzocchi Forks

A friend acquired an old Jamis mountain bike equipped with Marzocchi suspension forks that no longer extend on their own. I have no idea if there are internal springs,air or some other agent that...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-04-23, 10:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 915
Posted By Sciguy

The tape at the hole matches the rim hole exactly...

The tape at the hole matches the rim hole exactly which is a fair amount larger in diameter than the stem. I agree that when the stem is tightened up there will likely be a decent tight fit but have...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-04-23, 10:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 915
Posted By Sciguy

Yes I do. It includes an o-ring as well.

Yes I do. It includes an o-ring as well.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-04-23, 08:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 915
Posted By Sciguy

DT-Swiss tubeless do I need more tape?

Hello all

I'm getting ready to make my first trial into the world of tubeless biking with my set of "tubeless ready" DT Swiss PR1600 Spline wheels. I've the wheels with latex tubes for the past...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-26-22, 04:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 418
Posted By Sciguy

Thanks Andy, This does not appear to be a...

Thanks Andy,

This does not appear to be a rivnut or if it is, there has been a fillet of some sort of material around the top/outer part to perhaps reinforce, seal off or make painting easier. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-26-22, 04:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 418
Posted By Sciguy

Thanks for the tip on the nail polish. It's on...

Thanks for the tip on the nail polish. It's on today's shopping list.

Hugh
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-22, 01:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 418
Posted By Sciguy

Seeking best practice to deal with corrosion of aluminum around bottle mount

My Fuji Jari gravel bike has developed some obvious corrosion around the top tube bottle mount/s that need some immediate attention. It's an area where sweat is prone to drip and I've probably not...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-08-22, 08:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 743
Posted By Sciguy

My gal pal who is herself a good cyclist asked me...

My gal pal who is herself a good cyclist asked me " why does the jersey have the World Championship bands"? I'd not considered the possibility of one of the lads having been a World Champion. It is...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-08-22, 12:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 743
Posted By Sciguy

I'd always imagined that Automatic Holland was...

I'd always imagined that Automatic Holland was an appliance company that manufactured washers, dryers and the like. Thanks for the background!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-08-22, 11:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 743
Posted By Sciguy

Thanks so much for the very informative reply. My...

Thanks so much for the very informative reply. My Google skills only brought me to the 1970 squad so it's interesting to hear the team existed for at least a couple more years. It would be...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-08-22, 08:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 743
Posted By Sciguy

Advice regarding -1970 long sleeve Automatic Holland wool jersey

I picked up the pictured wool, long sleeved Automatic Holland Jersey at an early season Central Park training race in ~ 1973. From what I can find online, the team existed for at least the 1970...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-26-21, 01:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 837
Posted By Sciguy

That's great advice. I'm ready to pass them on...

That's great advice. I'm ready to pass them on with minimal messing around. Obviously a low enough asking price would help that out.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-26-21, 01:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 837
Posted By Sciguy

Thanks for the quick and useful reply. So might I...

Thanks for the quick and useful reply. So might I think that perhaps $200 for the whole shooting match might be a reasonable ask?

Hugh
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-26-21, 12:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 837
Posted By Sciguy

Do my old Campy Record hubs have any value?

I have 3 pairs of Campy Record hubs all from 1973. They're all 36 hole with two pairs high flange and one pair low flange. Both low flange rears are 120mm spacing while the low flange rear is 126mm...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-25-21, 02:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,149
Posted By Sciguy

Thanks for the quick and detailed reply. Just a...

Thanks for the quick and detailed reply. Just a note, the retention bolts and washers are there and shown in the picture screwed in to the axle. I may be able to find the BB bearing cages.
I do...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-25-21, 01:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,149
Posted By Sciguy

How should I move on my 1973 Campy Strada cranks

Back in 1973 I purchased a Raleigh Professional that came all outfitted with all Campagnolo components. The frame is long gone but I'm now looking to move the components on to folks who will put them...
Forum: For Sale
05-10-21, 10:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,182
Posted By Sciguy

Sold -Five freewheels for the price of one:)

Here are 5 English threaded freewheels that date back to my early cycling days in the early 1970s. There are two 5 speed Atoms 14-18 straight blocks, a Cyclo 5 speed that is a 13-18, a Regina 5 speed...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-08-21, 11:23 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,791
Posted By Sciguy

I'm still hunting for my 2 prong removal tool. to...

I'm still hunting for my 2 prong removal tool. to pull that one off. How could I have ever misplaced it. I'm sure I must have last used it in the late 70s;)
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-07-21, 12:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,427
Posted By Sciguy

Thanks for the quick reply! By BF are you...

Thanks for the quick reply! By BF are you referring to Bikeforums.net? I've got the time to clean them up but could use advice in that regard. Since they came on a Raleigh Pro and I transferred...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-07-21, 12:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,427
Posted By Sciguy

Do my Campy Record brakes have some value?

While attempting to de-clutter my like I've come upon many of the components that came originally on a 1973 Raleigh Professional that I purchased new in that year. Among this bits and pieces are the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-07-21, 11:16 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,791
Posted By Sciguy

Here are a few pictures of the wheels. It appears...

Here are a few pictures of the wheels. It appears that I built the clinchers up with galvanized spokes and the tubulars up with stainless.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-06-21, 10:25 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,791
Posted By Sciguy

That's a great idea. Now if I can just find my my...

That's a great idea. Now if I can just find my my two notch freewheel removal tool.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-06-21, 08:52 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,791
Posted By Sciguy

Aha, that's an interesting bit of Campy trivia....

Aha, that's an interesting bit of Campy trivia. Thanks for the enlightenment:) There may be some disassembly time in my future. It's a good mindless activity that can happen in front of the boob...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-05-21, 01:08 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,791
Posted By Sciguy

Thanks for the quick and well reasoned reply. I'm...

Thanks for the quick and well reasoned reply. I'm worried about the substantial jump in cost to ships boxes of greater than 1 cubic foot that USPS having shipped some cross country skis this past...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-05-21, 12:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,791
Posted By Sciguy

Campy high flange hubs laced to rims- should I cut them from their rims for resale?

I've got a couple of sets of 36 hole Campy high flange hub wheels that date back to when I trained and raced in the mid-1970s. I'm now riding more modern bikes and think they ought to move on to...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-21, 03:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 787
Posted By Sciguy

That's an excellent resource. Thanks Brad

That's an excellent resource.

Thanks Brad
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-21, 12:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 787
Posted By Sciguy

Yes that definitely looks to be it! Thanks so...

Yes that definitely looks to be it! Thanks so much for the quick and very helpful reply!

Hugh
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-21, 12:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 787
Posted By Sciguy

Can you help me figure out the age of this Cannondale Synapse.

I'm trying to help my partner find a bike for a friend whose budget isn't expansive. We've sound the pictured Cannondale Synapse but the owner seems to be unable to tell me the age of the bike or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-19, 10:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,657
Posted By Sciguy

Thanks for the link to what looks like an...

Thanks for the link to what looks like an attractive option. The Fuji factory folks eventually got back to me and let me know that the specific Jari items are proprietary to the Jari. They don't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-19, 10:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,657
Posted By Sciguy

Now there's a practical solution that I many well...

Now there's a practical solution that I many well wind up with. I'd still love to set the bike up as correctly to begin with just out of principle.

Hugh
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-19, 10:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,657
Posted By Sciguy

Thanks for the link. They look like what I...

Thanks for the link. They look like what I expected and if I could walk in a store that stocked them would do so. The UK is a bit of a trek though and I'm not up for ordering without knowing I'm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-19, 10:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,657
Posted By Sciguy

No I didn't. A small Fuji dealer ordered it for...

No I didn't. A small Fuji dealer ordered it for me but hasn't been helpful since. I can't seem to find a parts diagram online to even hunt for a replacement.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-19, 10:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,657
Posted By Sciguy

Need help finding Fuji Jari cable fairing

The parts bag from my 2018 Fuji Jari frameset has gone walkabout since I purchased it in the late fall of 2017. I'm just now getting around to put it together and found two places where a cable...
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