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Search: Posts Made By: John Nolan
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-23, 05:34 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,242
Posted By John Nolan

Is it possible that isn't the right bolt? Looking...

Is it possible that isn't the right bolt? Looking at it, I would have expected it to be closer to flush with the front of the stem.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-23, 08:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 546
Posted By John Nolan

Cygolite (https://cygolite.com/product/) Hotshot...

Cygolite (https://cygolite.com/product/) Hotshot Pro ot Micro.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-23, 03:51 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,182
Posted By John Nolan

I can help if you like. I have Lightroom and...

I can help if you like. I have Lightroom and Photoshop. PM me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-23, 02:51 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,000
Posted By John Nolan

You beat me to it! Only caveat: they aren't...

You beat me to it!

Only caveat: they aren't showing the Turismo on the website. I wonder if it's still available?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-23, 08:13 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,347
Posted By John Nolan

Your bike, your time, not mine!

Your bike, your time, not mine!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-23, 04:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 336
Posted By John Nolan

Jagwire makes Campy- compatible cables. Listed...

Jagwire makes Campy- compatible cables. Listed here (https://jagwire.com/products/inner-wire/pro-slick-polished-shift-inner-wire).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-23, 05:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 485
Posted By John Nolan

Yes, stem shifters were quite common for a while....

Yes, stem shifters were quite common for a while. They're likely to be original.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-23, 09:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 485
Posted By John Nolan

The cottered cranks, stem shifters and side pull...

The cottered cranks, stem shifters and side pull brakes suggest that the bike doesn't have too much in common the "Touring and Camping" bike in the catalogue.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-23, 12:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 719
Posted By John Nolan

Here's...

Here's (https://16incheswestofpeoria.wordpress.com/2012/11/12/bendable-blue-the-schwinn-sports-tourer/) one person's approach.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-23, 04:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,024
Posted By John Nolan

Do you know what year it is? Is the the equipment...

Do you know what year it is? Is the the equipment all original?

Post a picture in your user gallery, and someone should be able to assist us to see it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-23, 10:21 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,135
Posted By John Nolan

Have you measured the chain for stretch? ...

Have you measured the chain for stretch?

Have you checked the frame alignment?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-23, 06:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 526
Posted By John Nolan

Well, that explains it! Duh!

Well, that explains it!
Duh!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-23, 04:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 526
Posted By John Nolan

Yes, components don't seem to match the 85...

Yes, components don't seem to match the 85 catalogue (https://www.ragandbone.ca/PDFs/Miyata%20Catalogue%20PDFs/Miyata%20Catalogue%2085.pdf).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-23, 01:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 526
Posted By John Nolan

Nice! Too bad about the size.

Nice! Too bad about the size.
Forum: Winter Cycling
03-12-23, 06:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,676
Posted By John Nolan

I ride studded tires all winter on suburban roads...

I ride studded tires all winter on suburban roads in Ottawa—one winter without them, falling on ice patches, was enough.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-23, 05:23 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,131
Posted By John Nolan

I'd say don't get too nostalgic. Better to create...

I'd say don't get too nostalgic. Better to create a useful bike for someone by swapping out parts.

The bike has no feelings, but if it did, making it a functional bike would honour it more
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-13-23, 02:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 339
Posted By John Nolan

I much prefer the Greenfield Chainstay stand over...

I much prefer the Greenfield Chainstay stand over any "undercarriage" style I've tried.
And I'd just go for a cable tie to hold the fender if there's no suitable mounting point. If the fender is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-23, 08:10 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,406
Posted By John Nolan

Good!

Good!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-23, 01:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,291
Posted By John Nolan

Well, this is a bit embarassing: To answer my...

Well, this is a bit embarassing:
To answer my own question: as Retoocs said, it does have splines, I just didn't see them for the crud.

Park FR-1 removed it once I leaned on it with a long...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-23, 12:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,291
Posted By John Nolan

How to remove Shimano MF-HG20 freewheel?

I offered to clean up a bike for a friend, and encountered this freewheel. It doesn't seem to have internal splines.

Quick google leads me to believe I need an obsolete lockring tool. Is this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-22, 04:51 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,263
Posted By John Nolan

NIce tip on the sprocket vise.

NIce tip on the sprocket vise.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-22, 04:48 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,204
Posted By John Nolan

I agree...I wish I had realized that before I...

I agree...I wish I had realized that before I made my previous post.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-22, 04:14 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,204
Posted By John Nolan

If it were me, I'd just look for a replacement...

If it were me, I'd just look for a replacement derailleur. If you're not near a co-op with a good parts bin, try something like a Shimano Altus or Acera.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-14-22, 01:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 567
Posted By John Nolan

Yes, sure looks too high...and I run triples...

Yes, sure looks too high...and I run triples almost exclusively. I'm pretty sure an eight speed chain is the same width as a 6.

I don't know why it jammed...is the SR chainset designed for 9...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-06-22, 06:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 532
Posted By John Nolan

I would suggest trying a self-fusing silicone...

I would suggest trying a self-fusing silicone tape.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-26-22, 06:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 619
Posted By John Nolan

There are "plug and play" tubes that don't...

There are "plug and play" tubes that don't require rewiring, and then there are "ballast bypass" tubes that require, well, bypassing the ballast. If you're not replacing fluorescents, I'd say led...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-22, 05:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 423
Posted By John Nolan

This is a rare item. Read more about it here...

This is a rare item. Read more about it here (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1190421-suntour-3-pulley-rear-derailleur.html).
Don't remove that third wheel. It's probably not the source...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-22, 04:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 616
Posted By John Nolan

I've had success with aluminum foil and water.

I've had success with aluminum foil and water.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-22, 03:47 PM
Replies: 862
Views: 298,409
Posted By John Nolan

Love that black and pink...I just got a 1985...

Love that black and pink...I just got a 1985 912—pics soon.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-22, 04:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 361
Posted By John Nolan

Depends where you are. I'm in Canada, and that...

Depends where you are. I'm in Canada, and that listing says:
"Shipping: US $56.80 USPS Priority Mail International Medium Flat Rate BoxTM" !
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-22, 04:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 950
Posted By John Nolan

I'd post in classic and vintage...

I'd post in classic and vintage (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/) if I were you
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-22, 05:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 607
Posted By John Nolan

It goes against everything you're looking for,...

It goes against everything you're looking for, but the Altus M310 works well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-22, 04:12 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,491
Posted By John Nolan

Great stuff!

Great stuff!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-21, 03:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,756
Posted By John Nolan

OMG! That is one heck of a find.

OMG!
That is one heck of a find.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-21, 01:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,667
Posted By John Nolan

You might try a mountain bike pedal with pins. I...

You might try a mountain bike pedal with pins. I had knee trouble with SPDS, in spite of professional fittings. I've found that pin pedals give a very positive connection.
YRMV.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-21, 11:50 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,800
Posted By John Nolan

Mount the gong on the top tube and strap a mallet...

Mount the gong on the top tube and strap a mallet to your knee.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-21, 04:21 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,800
Posted By John Nolan

I'm having trouble understanding how you could...

I'm having trouble understanding how you could have room for a bell but not a clamp.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-21, 04:50 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,568
Posted By John Nolan

No need to be perplexed. I'm a puppeteer and a...

No need to be perplexed. I'm a puppeteer and a Miyata enthusiast. The catalogues' previous host site went dark, so I decided to host them.

Patrons visting the site don't see the catalogues, since...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-21, 04:06 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,294
Posted By John Nolan

If you don't mind friction shifting your options...

If you don't mind friction shifting your options are wider. Friction thumb shifters are nice on low rise bars.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-21, 04:34 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,826
Posted By John Nolan

qkcam: The word "Falcon" in your post suggests...

qkcam:
The word "Falcon" in your post suggests to me that your bike might have a Falcon brand freewheel or cassette.

See this Park tool pages:
Freewheel or cassette?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-21, 06:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 954
Posted By John Nolan

What type/brand of brake is that from? You could...

What type/brand of brake is that from? You could probably get by with some washers or a spacer if you can scrounge something that would fit. If you can find a spacer that fits, you can file down a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-21, 12:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,786
Posted By John Nolan

Wow! Really nice.

Wow! Really nice.
Forum: Winter Cycling
02-23-21, 03:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,654
Posted By John Nolan

Love this video!

Love this video!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-21, 06:31 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 55,825
Posted By John Nolan

Canada: Rocky Mountain...

Canada: Rocky Mountain (https://www.bikes.com/en/catalog-archive)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-16-20, 05:30 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,224
Posted By John Nolan

I'm not sure if there's anything unusual about...

I'm not sure if there's anything unusual about the shifter bosses on a 95 Trek 1000, but shifter boss adjusters are the usual answer:...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-06-20, 07:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,410
Posted By John Nolan

There's really no danger in the cold. per se,...

There's really no danger in the cold. per se, unless you're not dressed for it. Frostbite is a risk in truly frigid conditions, and in that case, wind chill would be a consideration.

The greatest...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-20, 10:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,133
Posted By John Nolan

I can never seem to mix a very good match when I...

I can never seem to mix a very good match when I do touch ups, but for areas like your forks, I find it helps fool the eye if you paint a solid rectangular area with the "close" match, a then mark it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-20, 05:00 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,448
Posted By John Nolan

Because they're there.

Because they're there.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-20, 04:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,130
Posted By John Nolan

I've made a similar mount using a plastic hose...

I've made a similar mount using a plastic hose tee fitting (https://www.foxxlifesciences.com/products/25p-2704-oem?variant=15537655875), I cut across the top of the tee, and used a heat gun to soften...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-20, 04:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,787
Posted By John Nolan

I have a a pair of Dia-Compe levers, if you can't...

I have a a pair of Dia-Compe levers, if you can't find anything else. I'm in Ottawa, so posting shouldn't take too long. PM me if you'd like them.
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