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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 463,941
Posted By trucklet

I'm not sure if the previous owner got it from...

I'm not sure if the previous owner got it from the factory like that or had it done after. The 86 catalog does tout an option for a bare finish, along with the pre-Black Lighting paintjob and Superbe...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 463,941
Posted By trucklet

This whole thread is pure eye candy. Here's my...

This whole thread is pure eye candy. Here's my 1986 SR800 with some cool black and gold Suntour Superbe :) I think this bike looks beautiful, but I barely ride it...I've been spoiled with 10-speed...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-06-23, 04:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 984
Posted By trucklet

The Wheels MFG ones are my preferred...

The Wheels MFG ones are my preferred replacements. Sometimes you get really bendy OEM ones, others (Trek) can be really brittle and snap if you try to align them. I wish they all had numbers, that'd...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-23, 04:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 984
Posted By trucklet

You gotta eyeball it unless REI tells you exactly...

You gotta eyeball it unless REI tells you exactly which replacement you need. Hopefully you saved the old one.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-03-23, 01:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 360
Posted By trucklet

The DUB spindle is 29mm so it wouldn't fit,...

The DUB spindle is 29mm so it wouldn't fit, unfortunately. You may have good luck going to your LBS and seeing if they have any leftover 30mm spacers sitting around, something like these...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-02-23, 04:12 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,968
Posted By trucklet

I've learned so much from Sheldon's site, it's...

I've learned so much from Sheldon's site, it's invaluable. Was reading the Suntour section in the shop and it made me happy to see the "last updated" date was today.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-21-23, 12:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 463
Posted By trucklet

Everyone's got good suggestions. I'll add that...

Everyone's got good suggestions. I'll add that sometimes, depending on the level of drivetrain wear, a new chain on a used chainring will work fine, but causes some noise from the new chain moving...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-18-23, 04:12 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,315
Posted By trucklet

Avoid cross-chaining, read the setup instructions...

Avoid cross-chaining, read the setup instructions (so easy to do), and check your shift cables and housing, even if the bike is new. I find a lot of bikes out of the box have plastic housing ends and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-29-23, 04:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 586
Posted By trucklet

Some more pics: ...

Some more pics:

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/image_50437377_dec1f7ee976670b140519486816d9488bafb119f.jpg...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-29-23, 01:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 586
Posted By trucklet

I'll get it stripped down and post some pictures...

I'll get it stripped down and post some pictures soon, thanks guys.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-26-23, 01:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 586
Posted By trucklet

Black Lightning Superbe Pro groupset

I have a 1986 Cannondale R800 that I'm considering stripping and modernizing. The components are 7 speed Suntour Superbe Pro (minus Royal Comp calipers) in the black and gold anodized scheme, one...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-23, 01:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 850
Posted By trucklet

Pedro's Bike Lust is my favorite bike polish,...

Pedro's Bike Lust is my favorite bike polish, Muc-Off Matte Finish Detailer works great and smells amazing, Finish Line or Muc-Off bike wash for general cleaning, and Finish Line Gear Floss is great...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-23, 08:09 PM
Replies: 571
Views: 123,143
Posted By trucklet

Got mine all cleaned up for Spring, I think it's...

Got mine all cleaned up for Spring, I think it's a '75 too. I'd like to get metal fenders, gumwalls and a nice bell and crank caps on eventually.
...
Forum: Fatbikes
10-14-22, 01:56 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 14,248
Posted By trucklet

People still love them here in Michigan :P It's...

People still love them here in Michigan :P It's a niche but I don't expect them to disappear. Thankfully the only e-fats I've seen are the horribly-specced QuietKats that hunters use, but they have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-22, 02:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,633
Posted By trucklet

Great reading as usual. I've run into a couple...

Great reading as usual. I've run into a couple light action derailleurs at the co-op before and always wondered what the cable saver arm was meant for!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-27-22, 02:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,074
Posted By trucklet

If he gave you a check you're getting scammed. If...

If he gave you a check you're getting scammed. If he gave you cash I don't know what he's smoking. Very weird. He doesn't know where you live so unless he's clearly mentally handicapped or scattered...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-22, 03:12 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 16,183
Posted By trucklet

OP thanks for posting instead of just doing it....

OP thanks for posting instead of just doing it. Always enjoyable to read threads like these.

They're your wheels, do what you want.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-22, 03:04 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,604
Posted By trucklet

Take it to a shop OP.

Take it to a shop OP.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-22, 02:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,259
Posted By trucklet

Yup get the Cush Cores and be done with it,...

Yup get the Cush Cores and be done with it, especially if you end up with something internally geared.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-22, 02:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 314
Posted By trucklet

If you go with a Shimano 12-speed chain you...

If you go with a Shimano 12-speed chain you should get a compatible chainring, which might be difficult to match with SRAM's direct mount (I think Wolf Tooth makes one but that's it). A KMC X12...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-22, 04:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,397
Posted By trucklet

Great reading as always SpeedofLite. Does anyone...

Great reading as always SpeedofLite. Does anyone have a pdf of Suntour's setup instructions for this groupset? Got the black and gold version on my Cannondale SR800 and want to make sure I have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-22, 01:30 PM
Replies: 21,706
Views: 3,058,475
Posted By trucklet

A beautiful weekend in Traverse City with the...

A beautiful weekend in Traverse City with the SR800. I gotta get some SPD sandals and a frame bag soon…
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-02-22, 02:09 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,589
Posted By trucklet

The Verve is a fantastic bike, lots of mounting...

The Verve is a fantastic bike, lots of mounting points, adjustable out of the box, generous clearances. Take care of it and it will last you a long time.

The only hiccup I've noticed on the Threes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-01-22, 02:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 481
Posted By trucklet

If you like the Schwalbes and are concerned about...

If you like the Schwalbes and are concerned about punctures, the Big Apple will be just fine, certainly a step up from the H5s. The basic H5 tire on those bikes are pretty thin. The Hardcase Ultimate...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-22, 06:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 800
Posted By trucklet

If it feels good, keep it. dddd is right about...

If it feels good, keep it. dddd is right about the bigger rings. I really liked the 52t Biopace ring I had on my singlespeed, but I also had a shorter Biopace triple on another bike that felt way too...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-22, 06:52 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,956
Posted By trucklet

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_4102_b58c00833e8590099d2c643e64383ac656fff790.jpeg

Currently have a V GT Luxe on my Voyageur II, but the stock Crane GS is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-22, 10:03 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,661
Posted By trucklet

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-22, 10:34 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 855
Posted By trucklet

Favorite lubes/cleaners/products?

Shop mechanics (and home too), I would love to hear what products you swear by. This is mainly regarding lubes, cleaners and other consumables, but if there's some life-changing, high-quality tool...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-22, 03:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,081
Posted By trucklet

Another vote for Kool-Stops, they're an essential...

Another vote for Kool-Stops, they're an essential C&V upgrade in my opinion.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-22, 03:04 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,156
Posted By trucklet

Bumping this thread to chime in, the only steel...

Bumping this thread to chime in, the only steel rims I've seen that've impressed me are these Dolomiti ones with a real nice braking surface on this customer's Bottecchia.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-22, 03:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 696
Posted By trucklet

Yep, unless I'm working on SRAM Eagle or full...

Yep, unless I'm working on SRAM Eagle or full suspension, small-small sizing has never given me issues. Chain length looks perfect nPn .
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-22, 09:05 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 6,152
Posted By trucklet

My coworker and I were just talking about this...

My coworker and I were just talking about this today. The kind of person that makes a very good bike mechanic is hard to attract and retain because they can usually make much more money anywhere...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-22, 10:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,730
Posted By trucklet

Love these old article scans, and love my 86 Le...

Love these old article scans, and love my 86 Le Tour I picked up and restored a few months ago. Had the chance to ride it recently and it's so much fun. There's another in my area, same striking red...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-22, 03:43 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 14,568
Posted By trucklet

Well I'm convinced now, I really want to try...

Well I'm convinced now, I really want to try rollers. I have a stationary trainer but that gets boring. It sounds like there's plenty to focus on with rollers.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-22-22, 04:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,600
Posted By trucklet

Ahh bb creaks..which half the time ends up being...

Ahh bb creaks..which half the time ends up being something else on the bike instead. Sounds like your guy knows what he's doing.
Forum: Introductions
02-22-22, 04:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 266
Posted By trucklet

Hola, and have fun. Park Tool's youtube channel...

Hola, and have fun. Park Tool's youtube channel is an amazing resource if you want to learn quick.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-22, 11:43 AM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 918,457
Posted By trucklet

I finished a couple bikes and am feeling kinda...

I finished a couple bikes and am feeling kinda wrenched out lately, so unless something really clean and cheap pops up on FB no more bikes for a while.

First is a GT Edge I took in on behalf of my...
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
02-15-22, 11:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,531
Posted By trucklet

Realized the Campagnolo chain guard sticker looks...

Realized the Campagnolo chain guard sticker looks a lot like rusty frame damage in the picture, but it's not. Aside from like three small spots, the paint is in astonishing shape.
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
02-15-22, 11:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,531
Posted By trucklet

1996 steel GT Edge refresh

So my local co-op got a GT Edge on donation, it looked like it had been sitting unused for a little bit. There was no original fork and the lower Chorus headset cup was cracked. I took it home, did...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-22, 10:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,620
Posted By trucklet

That looks fantastic! Love the curvy tubes on...

That looks fantastic! Love the curvy tubes on that frame.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-01-22, 05:00 PM
Replies: 278
Views: 11,225
Posted By trucklet

I would try new pads and rotors before changing...

I would try new pads and rotors before changing everything out.
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
02-01-22, 12:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,938
Posted By trucklet

Nice, I like having a silver option. All black is...

Nice, I like having a silver option. All black is pretty boring imo.

How do these compare to Microshift? Does the whole brake lever move on the downshift?
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
02-01-22, 12:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,256
Posted By trucklet

Thank you, I was just setting up some Ergo 8s...

Thank you, I was just setting up some Ergo 8s yesterday on a project and didn't know for sure where to position them. I ended up setting them like this so I'm glad to see that's correct.
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
01-30-22, 09:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,747
Posted By trucklet

Nice, love the yellow tape and bottles.

Nice, love the yellow tape and bottles.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-22, 09:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,315
Posted By trucklet

If you look at your rear derailleur, the pinch...

If you look at your rear derailleur, the pinch bolt attaches the derailleur cable to the derailleur itself, and that wire is pinched above or below the bolt's shaft. If you flip-flop the cable's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-22, 09:07 PM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 918,457
Posted By trucklet

I got some aluminum 1" spacers to finish up a...

I got some aluminum 1" spacers to finish up a 1996 steel GT Edge for the local co-op. Unfortunately it's not my size or I would buy it myself. The frame history is kewl and the Campy Chorus group is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-22, 08:30 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 16,401
Posted By trucklet

Thank you for scanning and putting these up!

Thank you for scanning and putting these up!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-22, 08:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,003
Posted By trucklet

Super cool, I really want to see that derailleur...

Super cool, I really want to see that derailleur shift!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-22, 07:59 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,491
Posted By trucklet

Very cool. I like the exposed chain ring, even if...

Very cool. I like the exposed chain ring, even if it's not intentional. The bike's begging for some soap and polish though!
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