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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 05:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 415
Posted By mattinkansas

Diamondback Outlook

Hi -- I know it's not a classic or particularly vintage, but I am trying to find more information about the Diamandback Outlook, particularly regarding the frame. Were these all hi-tensile steel...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-23, 08:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 455
Posted By mattinkansas

Let me take another stab at this -- in order from...

Let me take another stab at this -- in order from the bottom of the first photo, there is the clamp that tightens the seat post so it doesn't move up and down; then there is what I am calling a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-23, 08:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 455
Posted By mattinkansas

Thanks! That is helpful -- use the hex screw on...

Thanks! That is helpful -- use the hex screw on the bottom of the post to do most of the work and adjust the collar to fine tune. Also, appreciate the other tips!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-23, 07:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 455
Posted By mattinkansas

Seat Post Adjustments

Hi - I'm not sure how to adjust this type of seatpost. I've been Googling around but haven't found what I need. I've figured out that the silver collar below the black dust boot can be adjusted to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-08-22, 05:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 383
Posted By mattinkansas

Thank you for that perspective. I do like the...

Thank you for that perspective. I do like the look of that Head Shok, but I had to watch some videos to understand needle bearings! Best regards and thanks again for taking the time. -- Matt
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-07-22, 09:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 383
Posted By mattinkansas

Canondale F500 value?

I am pretty sure this bike was manufactured in 2000, so not sure if it is considered vintage and appropriate for this forum, but nevertheless: I would describe this bike as being in very good shape....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-09-22, 06:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 301
Posted By mattinkansas

unfamiliar brake cable hanger

I realize these are "fussy" questions, so apologies in advance. I started working on an old Fuji and to be clear the brakes work fine the way you see them in the photos. But I have never encountered...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-29-22, 04:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 611
Posted By mattinkansas

Nice. That is clever. Thank you for the tip and...

Nice. That is clever. Thank you for the tip and the direct link.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-28-22, 04:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 611
Posted By mattinkansas

You all are great! Like walking, talking bike...

You all are great! Like walking, talking bike encyclopedias with a sense of humor. Appreciate all the tips and explanations. I'll check on the maker of the hub and file away all the tricks you have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-22, 05:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 611
Posted By mattinkansas

Need help with right term for wheel hub part

I picked up a used Araya rim 26/150 recently very cheap. It's in excellent shape overall, except I think I need to obtain the little caps in the photo. The guy I bought the wheel from wasn't even...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-22, 02:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 348
Posted By mattinkansas

Thanks again for the help! Everything seems to...

Thanks again for the help! Everything seems to match up with 1987, except the crankset. The Schwinn catalogue page says SR SXC-310 170 Forged Alloy 40-52 teeth, But my crankset says Sakae SX. I'll...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-22, 08:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 348
Posted By mattinkansas

Thank you, Pastorbob. I think I see the issue....

Thank you, Pastorbob. I think I see the issue. The rivet must have wiped out the digit after the 8.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-22, 12:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 348
Posted By mattinkansas

Schwinn Head Badge -- 348

I feel like this has probably been answered numerous times on this forum, but I just can't track the answer down, so looking for some help. I have a Schwinn World Sport which I feel certain is from...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-22, 08:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 656
Posted By mattinkansas

Hey Dedhed -- I feel pretty certain this is a...

Hey Dedhed -- I feel pretty certain this is a cassette. For one thing, there is simply no place to insert a tool to remove a freewheel. Then I found this post by a guy on Facebook who confirmed it....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-22, 06:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 656
Posted By mattinkansas

Oh, I did not know that. I've only worked on...

Oh, I did not know that. I've only worked on bikes with threaded freewheels so far in my brief experience with bikes. So, this could be me having the wrong expectations. Could be a big relief!...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-22, 04:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 656
Posted By mattinkansas

Thank you. I did service the bearings, but will...

Thank you. I did service the bearings, but will check again. It's possible I didn't get the tension right. If there is no damage to the cups or the cones or the axle and the ball bearings are new, is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-22, 08:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 656
Posted By mattinkansas

Suntour Cassette/Hub Wobble?

I am working my way through repairs on a Schwinn High Sierra with Suntour components, including a free hub with six speed cassette . There is some side to side wobble which I think is either due to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-22, 07:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 348
Posted By mattinkansas

Andrew -- Thank you for taking the time to...

Andrew -- Thank you for taking the time to respond, and so quickly too. This forum is such a great resource for somebody like me who is just in the early stages of learning about bikes. I will just...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-22, 05:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 348
Posted By mattinkansas

Tightening bottom bracket

I have a couple of questions about a Schwinn High Sierra with a square taper bottom bracket spindle that I just picked up. There was movement in the crank, so I went through the process of loosening...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-22, 07:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 315
Posted By mattinkansas

Dang, yes, good call Rolla. Combination of...

Dang, yes, good call Rolla. Combination of freakishly long stem on the one hand and my own fatigue on the other. Thank you!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-22, 08:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 315
Posted By mattinkansas

Seat Tube Interior Stops?

I am working on a 1991 Schwinn Crosscut bike. When I went to reinsert the seat post, I could only slide it down so far before it came to a firm stop. When I looked down into the seat post, there was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-21, 05:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 818
Posted By mattinkansas

Thank you for the bit of history. I find this...

Thank you for the bit of history. I find this stuff endlessly interesting.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-21, 12:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 818
Posted By mattinkansas

Partly, just "bike" curiosity. I'm new to the...

Partly, just "bike" curiosity. I'm new to the world of old road bikes and I find the discussion of weight very interesting. I have an old Schwinn, an old Raleigh, and an old Fuji, each one quite...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-21, 08:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 818
Posted By mattinkansas

Thank you. Had not thought about hunting for...

Thank you. Had not thought about hunting for images. I was surprised by the year too and then one turned up for sale in the area.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-21, 06:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 818
Posted By mattinkansas

1997 Le Tour weight?

Hi -- Does anybody know how much a 1997 Schwinn Le Tour weighs? It's the 21 speed. I can find a lot of spec information at BikePedia but am not seeing the weight. Thank you!
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