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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-22, 03:22 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,453
Posted By Taxi Rob

IRD has a really nice finish, IDK if they paid...

IRD has a really nice finish, IDK if they paid Tange extra for the finish work but they're real sharp. Other small volume brands are probably rebadged Tange as well, but no-name Chinese BBs are a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-22, 06:35 PM
Replies: 6,491
Views: 785,349
Posted By Taxi Rob

Saw one on San Diego Craigslist. See if the...

Saw one on San Diego Craigslist. See if the seller will ship, or check facilitator threads.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-20, 07:03 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,723,029
Posted By Taxi Rob

And don't assume the same thing for Ultra 7...

And don't assume the same thing for Ultra 7 freewheels, which are evenly spaced. Now, about those Campy cassettes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-20, 07:21 PM
Replies: 6,491
Views: 785,349
Posted By Taxi Rob

I have 8 speed Acera hubs from around that time,...

I have 8 speed Acera hubs from around that time, and some single wall Ritchey Vantage hoops if you want to build your own. Will trade for a decent saddle or 1" road stem.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-19, 06:48 PM
Replies: 6,491
Views: 785,349
Posted By Taxi Rob

If you're gonna pay somebody, paint them blue.

If you're gonna pay somebody, paint them blue.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-19, 06:45 PM
Replies: 6,491
Views: 785,349
Posted By Taxi Rob

That seems to be the way I'm heading. I am bummed...

That seems to be the way I'm heading. I am bummed out that I have to change derailleurs, but I have a Nervar crank too, so I guess more Euro and less Asia wouldn't look out of place
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-19, 07:20 AM
Replies: 6,491
Views: 785,349
Posted By Taxi Rob

trial and error

Yes, I found out the hard way and came up against the travel issue. Since the Sachs 8 speed spacing results in a cassette that is 1.4mm wider than Shimano, hitting the largest cog with a 7 speed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-19, 09:22 PM
Replies: 6,491
Views: 785,349
Posted By Taxi Rob

ISO Sachs New Success 8 speed RD, long cage

I know, it's a unicorn. I have a full bin of non-aero brake levers (Diacompe, Shimano, Weinmann) some Shimano 5 and 6 speed UG hubs of various levels (there's an XT and a 105 in there,) Biopace rings...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-19, 08:52 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,103,818
Posted By Taxi Rob

it's been a long time since I've visited this thread

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20190222_144732_f17330c5a7ca88f49420b1f6426067690094593a.jpg
87? 88? Not sure exactly, but it's a Schwinn Traveler in evergreen...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-18, 06:44 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,723,029
Posted By Taxi Rob

are you commited to 26"?

I have a 94 Skykomish Granite Pointe with Tektro CX cantis, and they have enough height adjustment to accomodate 650b wheels (same with my Avids.) I've bought a couple $99 ZAC19 wheelsets off ebay...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-18, 10:12 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,723,029
Posted By Taxi Rob

Tektro AL930 or AL926 mini Vs work well enough...

Tektro AL930 or AL926 mini Vs work well enough with short pull levers, IF they clear your tires... otherwise, I'd say barends and V levers will save a lot of trouble. I don't think you'll find CX...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-18, 03:48 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,723,029
Posted By Taxi Rob

Eight speed RDs are pretty versatile, but the...

Eight speed RDs are pretty versatile, but the only road FD that I've gotten to work with both road and MTB indexed shifters was a 105 8-speed era triple (FD-1057). The actuator arm was the same...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-18, 03:25 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,723,029
Posted By Taxi Rob

This thread has been going for at least 6...

This thread has been going for at least 6 years.... pretty sure WE invented the "gravel bike". Pics of my latest drop bar conversion coming soon, a 1994 Skykomish from Costco.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-18, 02:51 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 13,293
Posted By Taxi Rob

Wanta moved to Florida? I thought he was based in...

Wanta moved to Florida? I thought he was based in SoCal....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-16, 03:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,481
Posted By Taxi Rob

well, this thread isn't THAT old, so...

I recently found a difference in FD cage width between Shimano 8 and 9 speed, but front STI cable pull experiments have shown me that they move 8 and 9 speed FDs by the same amount of cable (7,8 & 9...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-14-16, 08:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,791
Posted By Taxi Rob

Ok I have a good reason to bump this

I tried asking the question before, but I was using the mobile platform and for some reason it got posted in the BMX forum. My question is this: What do the SL-BS50-8 shifters look like? I have a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-16, 04:33 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,723,029
Posted By Taxi Rob

I'm thinking about those who prefer narrower,...

I'm thinking about those who prefer narrower, ostensibly faster tires. I've built some 26 x 1.5 conversions and I've thought about going skinnier. Plus, longer spokes=more give. I've seen 650b...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-16, 03:57 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,723,029
Posted By Taxi Rob

650c conversions

Been gone from this thread but it's still my fave. Thinking about doing a 650c conversion. Anyone else switch to 650c when doing their drop bar conversions? Any pics/tips to share?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-16, 03:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,987
Posted By Taxi Rob

It's been my experience that 6s Shimano is...

It's been my experience that 6s Shimano is different enough from 7s spacing to be functionally incompatible, so maybe not if the 7s spacing is the same as Campy 9
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-16, 03:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,987
Posted By Taxi Rob

What did you do about the front derailleur?

What did you do about the front derailleur?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-16, 03:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,987
Posted By Taxi Rob

I've used 7s Hyperglide-compatible freewheels...

I've used 7s Hyperglide-compatible freewheels with RSX brifters and they were as reliable and precise as they are when used with cassettes. The advantage of RSX over Tourney is that the RSX brifters...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-16, 08:03 PM
Replies: 1,806
Views: 237,120
Posted By Taxi Rob

I have a 28 hole Shimano 600 (64xx series fits...

I have a 28 hole Shimano 600 (64xx series fits 8-10s HG cassettes) without an axle. If you've got the guts for it :) I'd be down to trade for any of the following: 3x8 Rapid Fire shifters, a Shimano...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
07-15-16, 10:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,264
Posted By Taxi Rob

Colored rubber imported tires...Alts, Mechanics or C&V opinions?

This is the forum for weirdos, right? I figure that certainly you must know about colored rubber compounds from various manufacturers. The other day I came across some BRNs on ebay, and I'd never...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-16, 04:35 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,723,029
Posted By Taxi Rob

Shifter on brake lever

Miele Man I always assumed that was how SunTour Command Shifters were mounted... until I bought a set. Now I'm left wondering (again) why no manufacturer mounted them that way. I got a crate of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-16, 04:20 PM
Replies: 1,806
Views: 237,120
Posted By Taxi Rob

Well whoever was looking for 7 speed UG...

Well whoever was looking for 7 speed UG compatible HG hubs please PM me, and whoever was looking for UG hubs with 126 OLD PM me too. I have a milk crate filled with all of the above, mostly Exage but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-16, 01:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 592
Posted By Taxi Rob

DuraAce bar end question

I believe I have the SL-BS50-8 bar ends, the rubber is missing but the rest checks out. I think. They don't look like the Ultegras or have the same amount of travel. My question is this: Can I do the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-16, 01:04 AM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,778,301
Posted By Taxi Rob

I have a bucket of them, mostly Exage HG20 and...

I have a bucket of them, mostly Exage HG20 and HG50, some 105 and Deore 7 speed hubs. Plus I may have a couple loose 7 speed HG freehubs with those external threads for AlexCyclistRoth, if I do they...
Forum: BMX
07-02-16, 05:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,102
Posted By Taxi Rob

better yet...

I'll stop expecting software engineers to create a navigable message board on a mobile platform... this was supposed to be posted in C&V, no idea why it's here.
Forum: BMX
07-01-16, 07:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,102
Posted By Taxi Rob

another DuraAce bar end question

I have a pair of shifters with dark grey plastic covering the shifter mechanism, but they are difficult to read and the rubber shifter boots are missing. Right shifter has 8 positions, travel is...
Forum: Touring
04-04-16, 02:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,689
Posted By Taxi Rob

Mine worked fine as well, but I've never done a...

Mine worked fine as well, but I've never done a side by side comparison. I was hoping for people who ride bar ends often to respond so thanks. I'm about to run a similar setup with Sugino cranks and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-16, 11:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,276
Posted By Taxi Rob

I'm running 46-36-26, yes it's on a 700c bike so...

I'm running 46-36-26, yes it's on a 700c bike so I like the lower ratios. If it were the other way around I'd go with a Shimano derailler with FD-R440, it's the flatbar Tiagra-level model, made for a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-16, 11:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,143
Posted By Taxi Rob

I've tried a couple but there are few reasonably...

I've tried a couple but there are few reasonably priced rim brake options. I found Schwalbe to have the most road and hybrid "tyres" for 650b, you can buy direct from them as well.

You might also...
Forum: Touring
03-23-16, 08:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,689
Posted By Taxi Rob

Bar end shifter front derailleur trim

Do you prefer road or mountain derailleurs? It seems like shorter pull would translate into less accuracy, but I want to know what your experience has been. Any preference?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-16, 08:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,276
Posted By Taxi Rob

Bar end shifter front derailleur trim

Have you found a significant advantage to running a road vs. mountain derailleur with a bar end, or a friction shifter of any type for that matter? I'm thinking about cable travel and the ability to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-16, 08:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,143
Posted By Taxi Rob

I think you'll be okay spreading a steel frame no...

I think you'll be okay spreading a steel frame no more than 5mm, I've done it with bikes of that era and quality (Univega, Miyata.) The brake bridge issue is something I've never considered, you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-16, 11:52 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,723,029
Posted By Taxi Rob

It was Mumonkan's post about the xlfdd with pics,...

It was Mumonkan's post about the xlfdd with pics, but you jumped in the middle of me reading it and responding to it. Ugh. Sorry. I try not to go too far back in the threads but I'm not on the forum...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-16, 11:46 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,723,029
Posted By Taxi Rob

Apart from better braking/easier setup, it makes...

Apart from better braking/easier setup, it makes the bike itself look ten years newer than it is.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-16, 11:42 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,723,029
Posted By Taxi Rob

Oh, now I see, I was looking at another post but...

Oh, now I see, I was looking at another post but you responded, nevermind.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-16, 07:52 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,723,029
Posted By Taxi Rob

Do you have the XFDD? That is the 70mm version. I...

Do you have the XFDD? That is the 70mm version. I can't go on about what you say you have or don't have if you don't know. My experience with the 70mmm SUCKS. PERIOD. It barely hauled me to a stop...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-16, 07:41 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,723,029
Posted By Taxi Rob

You said you were running the XLFDD 90mm drum...

You said you were running the XLFDD 90mm drum brake.... do I need to go back and quote you or are you looking for an argument for no reason whatsoever?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-16, 03:52 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,723,029
Posted By Taxi Rob

I think youu misunderstood, the 90mm is fine, the...

I think youu misunderstood, the 90mm is fine, the 70mm version is underwhelming
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-16, 02:11 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,778,301
Posted By Taxi Rob

I only go back a month in these threads, but if I...

I only go back a month in these threads, but if I don't see a reply, I assume you're still looking.... Someone once told me it's chaos when you delete posts but I don't see how it would be worse than...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-16, 01:09 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,723,029
Posted By Taxi Rob

Pics aren't visible from either of my browsers....

Pics aren't visible from either of my browsers. Privacy settings?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-16, 01:03 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,723,029
Posted By Taxi Rob

I just sold off my townie with that setup, I...

I just sold off my townie with that setup, I found the smaller 70mm drum brake to be fully inadequate on my first attempt, I rebuilt the front wheel with the larger 90mm brake+dyno hub and it was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-16, 12:35 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,778,301
Posted By Taxi Rob

Suntour stuff for Shimano stuff

506360 The lot contains 4 sets of 6 speed shifters, 3 are sans bolts but all the guts are there, 2 XC Pro REAR thumbies of the 7 sxpeed variety (one of them is mint) a set of 6 speed thumbies ( the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-16, 12:00 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,778,301
Posted By Taxi Rob

email sent

email sent
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-16, 03:03 AM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,778,301
Posted By Taxi Rob

so you want a 110 bcd alloy 36t middle ring from...

so you want a 110 bcd alloy 36t middle ring from a triple? I think I got that too
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-16, 02:57 AM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,778,301
Posted By Taxi Rob

I've got the cogset from a Shimano 14-34...

I've got the cogset from a Shimano 14-34 freewheel, but the smallest (lockring) cog was cut in order to remove the rest. If you do have a good freewheel body on which to install them...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-16, 07:27 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,103,818
Posted By Taxi Rob

Nobody says that about LHTs, same geometry... the...

Nobody says that about LHTs, same geometry... the guy who bought it for $350 never complained.



I did that with a teal Nishiki Modulus (5500 group), and threw on pink Schwalbe tires, I called...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-16, 04:52 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,103,818
Posted By Taxi Rob

Whoa boy...

When I have an entire afternoon to resize pics, you'll be sorry you looked at this thread. I put them on everything, even mountain bikes.
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