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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-24, 07:12 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,131,687
Posted By grasscutter

Cheap Jazz

Trolling for used parts, I usually end up buying a whole bike.

Low end Jazz, but for $25 and a fade paint job, can’t say no.

Pictured as bought. Brakes and shifts great. Someone kept it tuned...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-25-23, 01:32 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,131,687
Posted By grasscutter

Jazzy

$35
Haven’t done anything to it yet besides air up the tires. Rides, shifts, stops fine. Frame is just just a tad tighter sized than I prefer.

PO had stem and seat cranked up waaay beyond a safe...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-22, 06:06 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,131,687
Posted By grasscutter

Thanks for the leads. looked up tubus and am...

Thanks for the leads.

looked up tubus and am wondering if they have rubber cushion? The video I watched seemed to show the metal straps wrapped directly to the metal seat stays.

Grabbed a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-22, 08:33 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,131,687
Posted By grasscutter

Picked this Schwinn Probe up today. $50 as...

Picked this Schwinn Probe up today. $50 as shown.
Seller said was recently tuned up.
Rear cogs look clean and shows some new cable housing to FD.
Rides, shifts, brakes, flawless.

2 questions:...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-16-19, 12:52 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,468
Posted By grasscutter

Dented? New?

I ponder this scenario if it were a new motorcycle or new car.

Same parameters: new, old stock, couple yrs on the lot, got a deal.
Does getting said deal mean I expect that it’s already...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-18, 06:22 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,131,687
Posted By grasscutter

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/800x600/80-2_wheel_drive_949addafeb8b5c3f4ef5856a4df3214412c8e5ec.jpg


Oh yeah. Definitely would have paid $20 for that, on uniqueness alone!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-18, 10:52 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,131,687
Posted By grasscutter

Wait. Doesn't that 'M' that's between the 'made...

Wait. Doesn't that 'M' that's between the 'made in' & 'France', stand for Mailard?
Maybe a lower end hub under the Mailard brand, like the different levels Shimano or Campy has?

Where does this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-18, 10:48 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,131,687
Posted By grasscutter

<<Anybody have info on those hubs "Diabolo"? Does...

<<Anybody have info on those hubs "Diabolo"? Does that say made in France?>>

I've got no further info, but did a closeup look.
Correct on the 'made in France'.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-18, 09:19 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,131,687
Posted By grasscutter

Raleigh Mountain Technium

Arborist / landscaper, so had the day off due to heavy rains all day.
Scanning craigslist and found this real nice Raleigh Technium for $45.
Can't find much wear on it at all. Pictured as found....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-18, 12:41 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,131,687
Posted By grasscutter

Quick story: G/F has an online re-sale...

Quick story:

G/F has an online re-sale business specializing in vintage bags, luggage, briefcases, etc.
While shopping at a local thrift store, she sends me a text & pic:
Her: so you want this? ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-18, 05:21 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,131,687
Posted By grasscutter

90's BMW fold'r

As found: $20. Local Thrift store.
Tag on it read "needs gear work'. One of the gripshift shifters had come off. Literally a 15 sec fix.
Few minor adjustments and it rides great.
Needs...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-18, 02:58 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,089,245
Posted By grasscutter

Frequent reader, rare poster: Had to comment,...

Frequent reader, rare poster:
Had to comment, and say 'good on you', for the doing the elderly gentleman house & garage repairs.
That's a cloud of good karma, all (including me) can do with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-15, 09:46 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,131,687
Posted By grasscutter

Hey Clang: I saw that pic as well, but not...

Hey Clang: I saw that pic as well, but not certain its a complete match, (non-suspension fork).

Shp4man: Unfortunately...not very well. Will need disassembled and inspected. No signs of oil...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-15, 09:33 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,131,687
Posted By grasscutter

Picked up a nice Miyata on craigslist today. ...

Picked up a nice Miyata on craigslist today.
Nearly full XT group, (minus the plain SLR brake levers).

Pictures are as found.

Any Miyata aficionados that can point me in the right direction...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-08-15, 02:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,177
Posted By grasscutter

Dang!! That was tight. Used FBinNY's 'lean /...

Dang!! That was tight.
Used FBinNY's 'lean / brace wheel against the wall' method. Worked! That, and a 2.5' piece of pipe for an extension.
A light smear of anti-seize will be applied during...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-07-15, 04:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,177
Posted By grasscutter

Correct cassette removal tool for this?

What tool do I need to remove this cassette? My FR-1 fits down in the splines correctly, but it won't budge.
Seems I need something to remove the smallest sprocket / lockring 1st?

433007
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-14, 10:18 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,131,687
Posted By grasscutter

<<1997 Mongoose Rockadile, last year before...

<<1997 Mongoose Rockadile, last year before Pacific Bicycles collected them into the Borg>>>
Ha! Many a company has gone that path.

Love the older Mongoose rides. Nice Rockadile you posted....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-14, 03:39 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,131,687
Posted By grasscutter

Dry spell for most of the summer... Last couple...

Dry spell for most of the summer... Last couple weeks been finding quite a few $50 finds. Folks must be cleaning out the garage for x-mas cash.

Mongoose IBOC as found. Original owner, with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-14, 03:30 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,131,687
Posted By grasscutter

423186

423186
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-15-14, 09:44 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,455
Posted By grasscutter

+ 1. Its physics. Your canti arms are below...

+ 1.

Its physics. Your canti arms are below horizontal. Shorten the straddle cable, as has been previously suggested.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-12-14, 01:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 563
Posted By grasscutter

Looking for small return spring for rear brake arm. Smaller than normal size?

Shimano 200-GS group, on gf's late 90's Giant Butte.

In need of a brake arm return spring. I've got plenty of spares in the parts bin, or so I thought... But this one is a smaller gauge.
Pic...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-14, 09:37 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,471
Posted By grasscutter

Old thread, but felt it needed revisiting. ...

Old thread, but felt it needed revisiting. Especially about the WD-40.
As a paint and body man for many many years, I can tell you, I'll never use WD-40 to clean a frame.
Soap and water only. Let...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-14, 12:11 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,089,245
Posted By grasscutter

<<<Is that a Touring model, it looks like one I...

<<<Is that a Touring model, it looks like one I own ( at least the same color & decals) and I would love to see some more pictures of it. I found mine in the trash almost 25yrs ago and stored it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-14, 09:15 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,089,245
Posted By grasscutter

Seldom post any of my finds... But, I do love the...

Seldom post any of my finds... But, I do love the Japanese made Bianchi's, so had to post this one I picked up a day or so ago.

Craigslist ad listed for $50.

Quite nice shape, and in my size!...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-15-13, 09:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,498
Posted By grasscutter

That's funny. Tell him to drive it over to that...

That's funny. Tell him to drive it over to that shop, hold out his hand, and ask for his check.
Would love to have that encounter on video!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-31-12, 04:44 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,207
Posted By grasscutter

Good to know. If needed, my LBS would have such...

Good to know. If needed, my LBS would have such a spacer?

HillRider: Nice lead. Thanks. But yeah, the Centaur is on its way.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-31-12, 08:30 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,207
Posted By grasscutter

Yup. I do. I may not be a professional...

Yup. I do.
I may not be a professional mechanic, but think I've got the ability to sift through (quickly skipped the Phil), and find what works, for me, my budget, my riding style, and mechanic...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-28-12, 04:38 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,207
Posted By grasscutter

Or... fit a ISO BB, right? Seems that's the most...

Or... fit a ISO BB, right? Seems that's the most cost effective way to go.
While shopping, I found plenty of new ISO BB's, for way less than a new JIS Shimano crank.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-28-12, 04:36 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,207
Posted By grasscutter

RoadFan: Yeah, it is showing some small rust...

RoadFan: Yeah, it is showing some small rust issues. Ive had it about 7 years. But that leaves lots of years before...
Not rusted out by any means. But there are a few spots on the rear triangle...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-28-12, 07:49 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,207
Posted By grasscutter

I hear what you're saying RoadFan. Guess...

I hear what you're saying RoadFan. Guess 'restore' means different things for different folks. I was meaning, that I'd eventually like to have a nice mid-to-upper level full group on it.
And the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-27-12, 05:59 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,207
Posted By grasscutter

OK. *whew*... lots of info here. Today I...

OK. *whew*... lots of info here.

Today I searched e*bay and found this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/160945169962?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Seems like its correct?
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-27-12, 05:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 741
Posted By grasscutter

Good idea. I'm a decent home mechanic, and...

Good idea. I'm a decent home mechanic, and purchase the correct tools as each project dictates. Saw a couple good homemade presses, so will probably give that a go first.

Crown race? Is that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-26-12, 01:29 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,207
Posted By grasscutter

290319 290320 Here's a cpl more attempts...

290319
290320

Here's a cpl more attempts to show detail on the square taper.

Backside looks nice and square. Front has areas where the fixing bolt threads rubbed on the spider.
Pics aren't...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-26-12, 11:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 741
Posted By grasscutter

Nice! I saw that one. Found a Classic 100 in...

Nice! I saw that one.
Found a Classic 100 in black for $86 on Amazon (Niagara Cycle), so got it ordered.
The swap is pretty straightforward, correct?

I'm keeping (for now), the original quill...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-26-12, 10:51 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,207
Posted By grasscutter

Yeah... Just discovered the taper issue. Some...

Yeah...
Just discovered the taper issue. Some say its negligible. Others disagree.

My Trek 560 Pro is a 1986.
Doubtful many of the components are original, as it came to me many years ago,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-26-12, 09:43 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,207
Posted By grasscutter

Old Campagnolo BB trashed. What are my options?

Doing some much needed maintenance on my old Trek 560 Pro.
BB started making noise this summer, and now I've got some time during off season to tear into it.
Here's what I found!

290264

Looks...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-25-12, 04:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 741
Posted By grasscutter

Re-building my Vintage MTB. Step 1- Buying correct sealed Headset.

Ok. So, my old Rockhopper is getting a rebuild.

Have purchased about 1/2 of the 'newer' parts that will be going back on it.
-Had old Altus C10 group. And am doing a mix of XT and XTR as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-12, 11:28 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,089,245
Posted By grasscutter

:) Dude, that made me chuckle. Haven't heard...

:) Dude, that made me chuckle. Haven't heard that expression in ages! Perfect for a vintage thread!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-11, 06:51 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,131,687
Posted By grasscutter

Schwinn High Sierra

Pictured as found. Bought for $50. PO added new tubes, tires, and had basic adjustment tune-up done at a LBS. ($90 later). Rides perfect. Nothing needs done, besides a light cleaning.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-17-11, 06:23 AM
Replies: 1,464
Views: 168,585
Posted By grasscutter

All I keep hearing is Paul Simon " will you be my...

All I keep hearing is Paul Simon " will you be my bodyguard.." (from "You can call me Al").

Cagers everywhere are fleeing in fear! Ahahahahaha....run cagers, run!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-01-11, 09:49 PM
Replies: 1,464
Views: 168,585
Posted By grasscutter

I'll add to the 'average looking white guy...

I'll add to the 'average looking white guy thread'!

200231
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-11, 08:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,166
Posted By grasscutter

Brake cable keeps popping out! (ending in spectacular crashes)

OK.. I'm a slow learner. This is the 3rd time my rear brake cable has popped out while on some single track, ending with me over the bars. Epic fail, wish it was recorded, but that's another...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-11, 10:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,743
Posted By grasscutter

Ahh... I did not know that. Is the...

Ahh... I did not know that.

Is the difference only in type of puller to use?

Or are crank arms interchangeable on ISIS and Power Spline BB's?
Forum: Mountain Bike Racing
04-17-11, 10:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,879
Posted By grasscutter

39 years old. Super green in all forms of...

39 years old. Super green in all forms of racing. Got 5 races in last year in Road, and did my 1st MTB race and MTB TT a week or so ago.

Was in '1st timer' class of the Cat 3 group. First...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-11, 09:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,743
Posted By grasscutter

Octalink v1, Octalink v2, ISIS, power spline, Bottom Bracket differences

Being a new(er) bike mechanic, found a really good pic for differences in bottom brackets, as I could not find solid references with pics on here.

Was replacing my TruVativ power spline 68x113 BB,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-16-11, 09:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,414
Posted By grasscutter

Nice story. Needs pics.

Nice story. Needs pics.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-09-11, 09:15 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 409
Posted By grasscutter

Advice on best aluminum mountain bike? Looking to finally upgrade.

Hey. How's it going? Looking to upgrade to a used under $400 bike that has a few upgrades over my mid 1990's Specialized Hardrock rigid steel.

Not sure what bikes have a good track history, easy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-11, 08:37 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,131,687
Posted By grasscutter

ParkPre Hammer. Park Precision was the full...

ParkPre Hammer. Park Precision was the full name, I guess. Just starting to do some research on the
company etc. http://www.parkpre.com/

Pics are as found, and included a rear rack, and a bag...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-11, 09:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 589
Posted By grasscutter

GOT IT! Can't believe it. Posted the pics and...

GOT IT! Can't believe it. Posted the pics and the thread, and was about to load frame up and take it in... then thought I'd try one last time. Soaked the threads last night, so just maybe.. maybe...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-11, 08:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 589
Posted By grasscutter

Stuck Bottom Bracket has got me beat! & What type BB do I have?

Well, I've been whupped! Can't get this to budge, even with a 5ft. cheater bar. You can see in one pic that my Shimano BB tool got twisted on the inside and on outside. Soaking the BB with...
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