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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-24-23, 10:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 166
Posted By MufflerJeans

Thanks for the speedy reply! I appreciat it!

Thanks for the speedy reply! I appreciat it!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-24-23, 10:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 166
Posted By MufflerJeans

Alex DC19 with 7 speed cassette

Hi, Friends.
Anyone know if I could put a 7 speed cassette with spacers on an Alex DC19 wheel spec'd for a 10 speed cassette? The hubs are Fuji sealed.

Thanks, All.
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-17-22, 08:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,246
Posted By MufflerJeans

Thanks, everyone. I appreciate the input. ...

Thanks, everyone. I appreciate the input.

StarBiker how do find the geometry of your F700 (that's a sweet looking ride, btw)? I'm leaning towards getting a more modern or new bike, but I'm...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-15-22, 01:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,246
Posted By MufflerJeans

C'dale Headshok: Should I Avoid?

Hi, All.
I'll first confess that I'm a skinny tire guy. However, my girlfriend is swept up in the gravel craze. In my more youthful days, I did bang around on the trails and rode a couple different...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-14-22, 09:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 781
Posted By MufflerJeans

Thanks, t2p. I guess my question is similar to...

Thanks, t2p. I guess my question is similar to the one in this link: F2000 World Championship Issue | Vintage Cannondale Community...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-13-22, 09:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 781
Posted By MufflerJeans

Cannondale F2000 World Championship Model

Hi, Friends.
Anybody know the geometry of the Cannondale F2000 World Championship? I believe these were built mid-1994 or 1995, but they're not listed in any of the old catalogs and I can't seem to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-03-21, 06:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,780
Posted By MufflerJeans

Thanks, SoSmellyAir. That's very kind of you to...

Thanks, SoSmellyAir. That's very kind of you to offer. I just pulled the trigger on a new one since they're so cheap. Thanks everyone for the replies.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-03-21, 06:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,780
Posted By MufflerJeans

I'm building a new wheel for an 8 speed that I...

I'm building a new wheel for an 8 speed that I have and have a few 9 speed cassettes laying around.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-03-21, 06:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,780
Posted By MufflerJeans

OK. That's what I was thinking. I just have so...

OK. That's what I was thinking. I just have so much bike junk laying around I was looking to repurpose some of it. I'll donate it to our local neighborhood bike works.

thanks
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-03-21, 04:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,780
Posted By MufflerJeans

Convert a 9 speed cassette to 8 speed?

Is this possible? And if so, how? Or would it be easier to just get a new cassette? I have a 9 speed 12-26 that I'd like to convert to an 8 speed. I see a lot of info about going up, but nothing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-25-21, 07:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,334
Posted By MufflerJeans

Update: I found some Kendra 622-32's i took off...

Update: I found some Kendra 622-32's i took off an old Trek hybrid in my pile of parts and they mounted w/out any problems. cpach, thanks for the reply. I agree, 32's might be as big as I can go. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-22-21, 07:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,334
Posted By MufflerJeans

and start a religious war about putting wide...

and start a religious war about putting wide tires on a 622-14 rim. 😁

Thanks everyone for the replies. I truly appreciate the help.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-22-21, 09:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,334
Posted By MufflerJeans

Cannondale Road Warrior 600 Max Tire Size

Hi, All.
I have an older Cannondale Warrior 600 that currently has 700x28 road tires on it. There seems to be additional clearance. I’d like to put wider tires with some tread for rail trails and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-21, 04:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 533
Posted By MufflerJeans

Thanks, HillRider! My son breaks everything....

Thanks, HillRider!
My son breaks everything. I'm not kidding. I dont know how he does it, but he destroys everything he touches. That Trek 7100 is the only bike that's lasted as long as it has. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-21, 03:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 533
Posted By MufflerJeans

2006 Trek 7100 Rear Axle Replacement

Hi, Friends.
I have perfectly functional 7100 that my son uses as a city bike in college. He likes it b/c he says no one wants it so it never gets stolen. :) Unfortunately, the rear axle busted...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-20, 11:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,446
Posted By MufflerJeans

Hi, All. Thanks for the recommendations. After...

Hi, All.
Thanks for the recommendations. After showering it with some WD-40 and releasing some cable, it's working great. I agree those self adjusting levers are pretty awful. Good idea. Bad...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-20, 07:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,446
Posted By MufflerJeans

Here’s some pics of the brakes: ...

Here’s some pics of the brakes:

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/dc1c22c4_88d9_45cb_a2a3_d2d7f835d180_63e28944da09e3ad4bfb0bc8005e219bec3795c3.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-20, 07:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,446
Posted By MufflerJeans

Hi All. I got super busy at work right after I...

Hi All.
I got super busy at work right after I posted. I’ll take photos tomorrow and post them. Thanks everyone for your replies.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-27-20, 03:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,257
Posted By MufflerJeans

Posting for future Sprite questions. I found my...

Posting for future Sprite questions. I found my derailleur here: Huret Accessoires Cycles Cyclomoteurs Motos - 1976 page 7...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-27-20, 03:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 515
Posted By MufflerJeans

Hi, All. I just wanted to share for future info...

Hi, All.
I just wanted to share for future info . . .I found it here: Huret Accessoires Cycles Cyclomoteurs Motos - 1975 page 13...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-20, 03:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,090
Posted By MufflerJeans

I found it. Huret Accessoires Cycles...

I found it.

Huret Accessoires Cycles Cyclomoteurs Motos - 1975 page 13 (http://www.disraeligears.co.uk/Site/Huret_Accessoires_Cycles_Cyclomoteurs_Motos_-_1975_page_13.html)

My derailleur is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-20, 01:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,090
Posted By MufflerJeans

Mine looks similar to the '74 model, but there is...

Mine looks similar to the '74 model, but there is a brass and plastic washer in addition to what shown in the diagram.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-20, 01:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,090
Posted By MufflerJeans

Thanks, Juvela. I can post pics now so here's...

Thanks, Juvela. I can post pics now so here's what I have:

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/h1_add95049e14886b3d8b5918be04c98ed010e45fb.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-20, 12:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,446
Posted By MufflerJeans

Hey dweenk. Thanks for the speedy reply. Yes -...

Hey dweenk. Thanks for the speedy reply. Yes - the brake arms do not open sufficiently to clear the rim. They were close with the old pads, but I had to re-seat the wheel b/c it was rubbing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-20, 12:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,446
Posted By MufflerJeans

1976 Raleigh Sprite Brakes sticking

Hi, All.
I replaced the break pads on a Raleigh Sprite, and now they are sticking and rubbing against the rim. How do I fix that? Do I need to add tension to the cable? Please let me know. This...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-20, 12:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,090
Posted By MufflerJeans

Huret Friction Shifter Parts Explosion diagram

Hi, All.
Does anyone have a diagram for the Huret friction shifter circa 1976? I was changing the cable and when I unscrewed the screw it sprung off the mount and the parts went all over the place....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-26-20, 09:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 515
Posted By MufflerJeans

Thanks All. 3alarm - that sounds like what I...

Thanks All. 3alarm - that sounds like what I have. I think I might have stacked both the brass washer and the plastic washer together. On the right side (facing forward) I just have the convex...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-26-20, 05:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 515
Posted By MufflerJeans

Huret Friction Shifter Parts Explosion diagram

Hi, All.
Does anyone have a diagram for the Huret friction shifter circa 1976? I was changing the cable and when I unscrewed the screw it sprung off the mount and the parts went all over the place....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-25-20, 03:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,257
Posted By MufflerJeans

I think I did a few things wrong so I took the...

I think I did a few things wrong so I took the derailleur off and put it on again (the right way) and also realized the shifter was on wrong too. I fixed that and it’s moving the chain as expected. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-25-20, 08:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,257
Posted By MufflerJeans

OK. I got it all back together and put in a new...

OK. I got it all back together and put in a new cable and it's shifting good. Something is weird though. With lever shifters, doesnt the chain move down to the smallest cog on the cassette when...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-24-20, 11:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,257
Posted By MufflerJeans

Thanks, Andrew. I checked the link pivots. ...

Thanks, Andrew. I checked the link pivots. They seem to be freely moving. The cable is pretty nasty so I'm going to replace that. However, the shifters are Huret so is there a specific cable I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-20, 09:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,257
Posted By MufflerJeans

I can’t post photos or links bc I’m new, but if...

I can’t post photos or links bc I’m new, but if you google this: Vintage Huret Raleigh rear derailleur L'Eroica
an ebay hit comes up. The photos for that item are identical to the one I have.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-20, 06:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,257
Posted By MufflerJeans

Thanks, Bill. I appreciate the quick reply. Do...

Thanks, Bill. I appreciate the quick reply. Do you know how to adjust these Huret's? Here's the issue I'm having: When the down tube shifter is all the way up, it's not moving the chain down to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-20, 04:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,257
Posted By MufflerJeans

Mid 70s Raleigh Sprite Derailleur Replacement

Hi, All.
I'd like to upgrade the derailleur on a mid-70 Raleigh Sprite. Can someone recommend a derailleur to replace the Huret 5 speed?

thanks
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