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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 313
Posted By Velo Mule

Ahh, good point. I was thinking straight through...

Ahh, good point. I was thinking straight through rivets. I didn't think about those spider rivets.

So, CrimsonEclipse, can you get a picture. Everything works better with pictures.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-24, 08:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 313
Posted By Velo Mule

The rivets are to keep the assembly together at...

The rivets are to keep the assembly together at the factory. You don't really need the rivets and I have removed them when I clean a cassette. All the cogs must be flat. If one of them is bent or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 482
Posted By Velo Mule

If it were mine, I'd have it painted. Unless...

If it were mine, I'd have it painted. Unless another Univega Viva falls into your lap, Go with the one you know. Yes, I know it could be more money to get the onld frame powder coated and blasted,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 02:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 398
Posted By Velo Mule

I worked in a Schwinn/Ross dealership when these...

I worked in a Schwinn/Ross dealership when these came out and at the time, I did not like the color. In the early '80's this wasn't a cool color. At the time with all the BMX stuff in primary colors...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 07:39 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,805
Posted By Velo Mule

It depends....

This is good. The thing with crank length is that it depends on the individule. When I was racing, I kept going slower. I was diagnosed with chrondomalcia patellae, similar to you. I ended up quiting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 03:25 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,805
Posted By Velo Mule

I like Matt Appleman's approch to this. Matt...

I like Matt Appleman's approch to this. Matt Appleman on Crank length (https://www.applemanbicycles.com/resources/riders-guide-to-crank-length/) This is a webpage with a discussion and different...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 12:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 596
Posted By Velo Mule

It looks ok to me. I'd ride it. Three arm...

It looks ok to me. I'd ride it. Three arm aluminum cranks were not common. Your bike has a vintage look because of that. That is good, but these three arm cranks also don't have much of a...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-09-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 677
Posted By Velo Mule

I'm with you on your feelings for this. Your...

I'm with you on your feelings for this. Your right $50 isn't much any more. And this is with the bottom bracket that you can choose to use or revert back to the one piece crank and the original...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-08-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 527
Posted By Velo Mule

I look at drivers at intersections, and look for...

I look at drivers at intersections, and look for faces in the rear view mirrors, but that is getting increasingly hard, at least in my neighborhood, as the use of tints on front side windows and even...
Forum: Northeast
04-08-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 3,194
Views: 309,849
Posted By Velo Mule

Hempstead Lake State Park north of the Southern...

Hempstead Lake State Park north of the Southern State Parkway. In the background, beyond the pond is the Southern State Parkway.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 328
Posted By Velo Mule

I think I'd buy my Serotta if I ever came across...

I think I'd buy my Serotta if I ever came across it again. But my wife would think I've gone one bike too far and I may not ride it all that much considering the fleet that I have now. Then again,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 1,768
Views: 239,850
Posted By Velo Mule

Bat House

It is good to have some bats around when there are lots of misquito's. Sometimes it is alo good to make sure that they have a good place to live.

This is Hempstead Lake State Park in NY. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 08:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 102
Posted By Velo Mule

One more thought icemilkcoffee, you could get...

One more thought icemilkcoffee, you could get what is called music wire and wind it around a the rod and then form the part to hold the end of the hose. Music wire is formable. It looks like it is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 102
Posted By Velo Mule

Did you know it was missing the spring? It looks...

Did you know it was missing the spring? It looks like the handle was removed for shipping. If so, the spring would then be free slide off the end of the shaft.

I like having something to hold...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 81,873
Posted By Velo Mule

Mad Honk I don't know if you still have that bin...

Mad Honk I don't know if you still have that bin o' parts but if you do, I'd be intersted in what appears to be a Schwinn shift lever, especially if it is the right side/rear lever.

It looks like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 489
Posted By Velo Mule

I'd keep the patina JLDickmon and protect it with...

I'd keep the patina JLDickmon and protect it with boiled linseed oil or boiled linseed oil and was mixture.. I'd also keep that Bendix red stripe coaster brake. They are easy to service and one of...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-03-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 567
Posted By Velo Mule

Aggree. The early ones had grey, blue and green....

Aggree. The early ones had grey, blue and green. There may have even been two greens. The one pictured above is 1946.

The color that I had in mind, but didn't really look at before I mixed up...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-02-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 567
Posted By Velo Mule

I am an amature, but my experience has been that...

I am an amature, but my experience has been that I thin Rustoleum with acetone and cleaned the gun with acetone. I like acetone because it is a solvent I can use in many applications.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 08:27 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,912
Posted By Velo Mule

It didn't take too long for that to change and...

It didn't take too long for that to change and for Japanese products to be the benchmark in each category. In the Schwinn dealership that I worked at in the early '80's, Fuji was our top line. No...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 325
Posted By Velo Mule

Well done. I'll be placing my order shortly. It...

Well done. I'll be placing my order shortly. It has the right amount of plausability though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 842
Posted By Velo Mule

Nice work Dan. That Root Beer color looks great...

Nice work Dan. That Root Beer color looks great when it is shined up. The whole bike looks great. cleverbeefalo I always wanted CCM skates. Same CCM logo from hockey equipement to bicycles. They...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 480
Views: 59,527
Posted By Velo Mule

Schwinn Continental in Campus Green

Campus Green looks different in different light and was a classic Schwinn color. I got this Continental as a beat up/used up old bike with a black and rust frame with vines growing through the spokes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 06:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,264
Posted By Velo Mule

I think one of the good things about cycling is...

I think one of the good things about cycling is that you don't need to have a lot of money to do a tour or just daily rides. Chances are good that you can do a tour from where you live now. Are you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 09:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 434
Posted By Velo Mule

I have a confession. I had a pair of bars like...

I have a confession. I had a pair of bars like the one on your Peugeot that I put on a Schwinn World Sport. I did not like the way that they looked. But that is all I had at the time for upright...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 434
Posted By Velo Mule

Oh, la, la. That's a beauty. Fenders would be...

Oh, la, la. That's a beauty. Fenders would be nice on it. It looks original excenpt for the seat, handlebars and crank. But the crank is Peugeot branded and it has the original pump too.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 04:21 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,457
Posted By Velo Mule

This is not exactly C&V, but it is cycling humor:...

This is not exactly C&V, but it is cycling humor: Le Velo
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 12:37 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,892
Posted By Velo Mule

Now you know who your friends are.

Now you know who your friends are.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 919,904
Posted By Velo Mule

noglider that looks like a pair for $25. It may...

noglider that looks like a pair for $25. It may be worth a call or email to Soma to confirm.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 919,904
Posted By Velo Mule

I started a search and all the plastic fenders...

I started a search and all the plastic fenders seem to be available in black only. I even looked on Ebay, but nothing piqued my interest there, at least as far as fenders. White seems to be harder...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 11:01 PM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 919,904
Posted By Velo Mule

Sticks are the enemy of fenders. I was feeling...

Sticks are the enemy of fenders. I was feeling pretty smug on my ride as yesterday's heavy rains left behind puddles and little streams crossing the trail. With fenders, I didn't get any spray. Nice....
Forum: Commuting
03-22-24, 11:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 945
Posted By Velo Mule

Trek 800 or something similar by Giant. The...

Trek 800 or something similar by Giant. The reason that I like these is as follows:
26" wheels (ISO 559) are strong
There are plenty of smooth tire choiced in 26" wheels
The bikes are built...
Forum: Commuting
03-22-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,064
Posted By Velo Mule

Redshift was at the Philly Bike Expo. I like the...

Redshift was at the Philly Bike Expo. I like the idea and will be ordering a pair of their city pedals for myself. I used to use a light that strapped to my left leg for the same reason that I like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-24, 11:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,314
Posted By Velo Mule

I have also seen Royce Union from Holland.

I have also seen Royce Union from Holland.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-24, 11:07 AM
Replies: 303
Views: 28,325
Posted By Velo Mule

Devo?

It looks like Devo. D - E - V - O .
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 08:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 594
Posted By Velo Mule

Since you are going to be applying tubing decals...

Since you are going to be applying tubing decals that may not match what is on the bike you may want to have some fun with it. We have a recent post about Soma, the older Soma, doing just that Here:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,374
Posted By Velo Mule

cudak888 , I'm not sure I understand the...

cudak888 , I'm not sure I understand the blasphemy. Is it because you have modified your Raleigh Twenty? As you point out, they are not rare museum pieces. The modifications include a what looks like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 207
Posted By Velo Mule

Clean and repack the front and rear hub, the...

Clean and repack the front and rear hub, the bottom bracket and the headset. Then you know everything will be good to ride. It's not too hard to do. Fidget spinner spin without grease but they...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-24, 11:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 123
Posted By Velo Mule

Bilenky Cycle Works in Philly. Bilenky...

Bilenky Cycle Works in Philly.

Bilenky Paint (https://www.bilenky.com/paint)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 07:08 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,439
Posted By Velo Mule

Typically the threads are cut. The die looks like...

Typically the threads are cut. The die looks like a pipe cutting die. The depth of the threads start out being small and shallow and as it progresses up the threads become bigger and deeper until...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 05:14 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,439
Posted By Velo Mule

Paul Brodie Steerer Tube Extension It appears...

Paul Brodie Steerer Tube Extension It appears that this could be a valid repair considering that you have enough steerer tube length, which it sounds/looks like you do. I would be tempted to delete...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 02:10 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,058
Posted By Velo Mule

Wow, that is interesting. Aside from the numbers...

Wow, that is interesting. Aside from the numbers and text it is a straight up copy. It's odd because beside us bike nerds, who amongst consumers really looked for Ishiwata tubing? Perhaps they were...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,612
Posted By Velo Mule

That is quite the Varsity Murray Missile . It...

That is quite the Varsity Murray Missile . It looks great. I especially like the original looking fenders and the wing nuts on the axles. If I remember right, some of the Schwinn fenders were...
Forum: Northeast
03-18-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 260
Posted By Velo Mule

Philly Bike Expo review by Velo Mule

The show is over now. It was well attended to the point that it was difficult to talk to some of the exhibitors. In fact, they were so busy, that there were several that I just gave up on. Part of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 09:09 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,612
Posted By Velo Mule

I went to alloy wheels on my Continental and it's...

I went to alloy wheels on my Continental and it's a nice upgrade Murray Missile . And I also upgraded the rear derailleur to a SunTour ARX long cage. The wheels, SunTour Perfect freewheel and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,612
Posted By Velo Mule

Too bad about the bottom bracket, but there are...

Too bad about the bottom bracket, but there are plenty more Varsity's, Continental's and Suburban's out there.

Nice Varsity Murray Missile . It looks like my comments above were preaching to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 05:04 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,612
Posted By Velo Mule

Most of my bikes are lower end or middle moddle...

Most of my bikes are lower end or middle moddle bikes. Working on them is my relaxation time. I also wasn't much of a Schwinn fan outside of their old cantilever and balloon tired bikes. But these...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-24, 07:35 AM
Replies: 12
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Views: 559
Posted By Velo Mule

Back when I was a teenager in the late '70's, I...

Back when I was a teenager in the late '70's, I probably changed my handlebar tape every six months or so. But I rode almost everyday and didn't have other things that took too much of my time. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-24, 05:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 660
Posted By Velo Mule

I remember that issue and a few years after this...

I remember that issue and a few years after this article, I worked at a Schwinn dealer and then learned that the Paramounts frames were made by women. I also learned that most of the wheelbuilders...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 812
Posted By Velo Mule

Oh yea! That is in great shape CriticalThought ....

Oh yea! That is in great shape CriticalThought . I too have a soft spot for Zeus. I don't have a connection to Spain. It is because the importer was local to me in the early '80's so I went there...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 5,858
Posted By Velo Mule

Schwinn ........ Campus Green ...

Schwinn ........ Campus Green

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From Paramount down to...
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