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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 06:43 AM
Replies: 27,964
Views: 4,517,531
Posted By markk900

That kind of find is worth building a whole bike...

That kind of find is worth building a whole bike around….😎


Oh BTW: the 49 AW on my Humber was also missing the oiler cap: I had understood the filler to be screwed in but mine was somehow peened...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 12:58 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 9,331
Posted By markk900

Salubrious : scanning the catalogs I see in 1951...

Salubrious : scanning the catalogs I see in 1951 a number of models were equipped with “Humber taper round blades with solid ends”, but looking at the 1948, 1952 and 1956 they were back to duplex...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 5,894
Posted By markk900

I can no longer find it but I had a supposed...

I can no longer find it but I had a supposed “mafac factory” adjustment guide and it said use a crescent wrench to set toe in…. I have had good luck getting rid of the howl with just a touch of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 5,894
Posted By markk900

I also note that it appears the post is itself...

I also note that it appears the post is itself straight - ie no shoulder for the seat clamp. Are you sure it’s the post that is moving in the seat tube and not the seat moving down the post (see...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-24, 06:27 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 5,894
Posted By markk900

Yeah, I agree with daverup : looks like the...

Yeah, I agree with daverup : looks like the collar was stuck at one point and someone used some force to get it out.

Good news is that the slot in the seat tube is not closed up or even looking...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 5,894
Posted By markk900

Do you have the collar that goes in the seat tube...

Do you have the collar that goes in the seat tube - steel and looks like a top hat sleeve with a slot in it? The OEM seat post is smaller than usual and the collar makes up the difference. If you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-24, 08:28 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 5,894
Posted By markk900

My experience with Peugeot forks is they have the...

My experience with Peugeot forks is they have the strength of al dente pasta. I twisted
my AO-8 fork with a minor drop into a pot hole… bending back was easy - too easy as I accidentally over...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-24, 08:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,068
Posted By markk900

Fantastic resource as is and will only get better...

Fantastic resource as is and will only get better with your additions. Thanks for all your work.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 5,894
Posted By markk900

I hear you but what’s important is: does Mrs...

I hear you but what’s important is: does Mrs IdahoBrett like them? If she likes them she’ll ride the bike and you can be happy; if she doesn’t like them she won’t and you can take the levers off...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-24, 03:10 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 5,894
Posted By markk900

Looks great so far! You’re almost there….

Looks great so far! You’re almost there….
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-24, 08:39 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 5,894
Posted By markk900

If you are going to redo the brake cables you may...

If you are going to redo the brake cables you may want to try routing the cables behind the handlebars. On mine it seems to be a smoother transition especially for the front brake.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-24, 02:53 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 5,894
Posted By markk900

Extremely tempted to post a Mr and Mrs Markk900...

Extremely tempted to post a Mr and Mrs Markk900 AO-8 picture while Brett finishes his bike but we’ve been together 45 years and there’s no way to get her out in subzero temps to pose for a photo...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-24, 05:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 756
Posted By markk900

Looks like huge fun ‘52! My own experiments...

Looks like huge fun ‘52! My own experiments along these lines have tended to land on upright bars, as me old back is aging (not the rest of me, nope!). Is it my imagination or are the chain stays...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 865
Views: 137,856
Posted By markk900

We've got a Marantz 2220B sitting in the basement...

We've got a Marantz 2220B sitting in the basement currently unused, but Aardwolf our main amp is a NAD 3020A that has been in constant use since we bought it new in 1983. It plays into my Genesis I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 27,964
Views: 4,517,531
Posted By markk900

Can't believe what can be found out there. I am...

Can't believe what can be found out there. I am on the lookout for good/great condition rims in 32/40 with the unplated section.....to replace the worn rims on my Humber. The guy in Greece wanted...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-24, 01:19 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,239
Posted By markk900

Methinks we may have hijacked poor sir purpurite...

Methinks we may have hijacked poor sir purpurite ’s excellent thread; I will say I have enjoyed your restoration work so far and am looking forward to the next installment!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-24, 06:48 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,239
Posted By markk900

I do so enjoy interpreting juvela ’s messages, so...

I do so enjoy interpreting juvela ’s messages, so let me give this one a try:

——-

Please start a thread on this bike.

You scored a good bike (not sure the reference to Thunder or Lightning)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 957
Posted By markk900

Stunning! Glad to see such an interesting bike...

Stunning! Glad to see such an interesting bike is back amongst the living.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 5,894
Posted By markk900

Nice looking build! The bar tape is truly...

Nice looking build! The bar tape is truly luxurious. Those emerald green ones really sparkle in the sun.

Where did you get the cable housing for the rear derailleur? I could use some of that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,990
Posted By markk900

Cyclespanner : no intent on my part to contradict...

Cyclespanner : no intent on my part to contradict or prove anyone wrong! Just musing on the fact that because of physics any perceived ease in one condition comes at the expense of additional effort...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,990
Posted By markk900

My Trek 600 based IGH is 24.6lbs; pretty much...

My Trek 600 based IGH is 24.6lbs; pretty much everything is alloy except the AW hub….

A very responsive ride.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 5,894
Posted By markk900

I also arrange a large towel or old blanket under...

I also arrange a large towel or old blanket under the bike when taking apart things with lots of bearings. They usually end up settling into place on the soft folds rather than bouncing off under...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 5,894
Posted By markk900

Those mountain women are hella strong. 😎 ...

Those mountain women are hella strong. 😎

Congrats Brett! Time, patience and a lot of effort!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 27,964
Views: 4,517,531
Posted By markk900

D’oh! You know how you struggle with something...

D’oh! You know how you struggle with something then someone shows you the absolutely most simple way? SirMike1983 , I cannot fathom why I didn’t think of using the handle of a big adjustable wrench...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 27,964
Views: 4,517,531
Posted By markk900

Ged117 : ooooh - jealous. Nice looking rim! ...

Ged117 : ooooh - jealous. Nice looking rim!

Cant confirm from personal experience but did you try a spoke length calculator as a double check?

Sapim Spoke length calculator ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 5,894
Posted By markk900

Couple more thoughts for you: first, and if you...

Couple more thoughts for you: first, and if you already know this I apologize, use the press to put the pins back in. When doing up the nuts they should not be what is pulling the pin into its final...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 5,894
Posted By markk900

Couple of thoughts: when faced with a similar...

Couple of thoughts: when faced with a similar situation (not a Peugeot) I also turned the bike over an put penetrating fluid in through the bottom of the crown (after suitably stopping up the holes)....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-24, 08:00 PM
Replies: 27,964
Views: 4,517,531
Posted By markk900

tcs : My 49 AW hub was missing the oil port cap…....

tcs : My 49 AW hub was missing the oil port cap…. It was swagged so the replacement screw in types didn’t look like they would work easily. So I went to Widgetco and bought some tiny rubber...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,705
Posted By markk900

Just for reference I believe the “matching” front...

Just for reference I believe the “matching” front derailleur for the V series was the Compe-V, though I have seen SL as well (and I think an all steel Spirit but not sure of the timeline there)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-24, 07:23 AM
Replies: 27,964
Views: 4,517,531
Posted By markk900

My 49 Humber, though not metallic, was definitely...

My 49 Humber, though not metallic, was definitely a colour coat (blue) over a pretty glossy black under layer. No wonder the paint would hardly stay on! It’s almost like they painted them all black...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 27,964
Views: 4,517,531
Posted By markk900

clubman : did the “Canadian” come with single...

clubman : did the “Canadian” come with single speed and optional 3 speed; or is yours a conversion? I note the brazed on fitting for a pulley.

It’s a stunning bike to be sure! The only...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 515
Posted By markk900

It took some doing with a variety of spacers but...

It took some doing with a variety of spacers but I got a set of “normal” canti pads to fit mine.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-23, 10:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 462
Posted By markk900

As per the conversation between repechage amd...

As per the conversation between repechage amd John E , that “unlugged” bottom bracket may be a result of there not being a standard BB casting that fit the new geometry. Was only a couple of years...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-23, 10:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 462
Posted By markk900

Beautiful job! I especially like the colour. I...

Beautiful job! I especially like the colour. I suspect though that this was originally a UJ10 not at AO-8: the lack of “Aztec Lugs”, the super small frame size, and the full length rear brake...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-23, 04:16 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,810
Posted By markk900

The one I have!

The one I have!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-23, 07:48 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,925
Posted By markk900

I voted (too late) but I hated Grab Ons on my...

I voted (too late) but I hated Grab Ons on my motorcycle (tried them once as I got them for free) and hated them on my bicycle BITD (paid for a set). Just as bad as those huge steering wheel covers...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-23, 08:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 463
Posted By markk900

Thanks for the update - a wonderful site!

Thanks for the update - a wonderful site!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-23, 06:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 463
Posted By markk900

Can you check the link? I found something at...

Can you check the link? I found something at .com but not at .net; the one at .com did not have a translate button I could find…..

Photos look interesting that’s for sure!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-23, 09:35 AM
Replies: 262
Views: 87,535
Posted By markk900

WGB um, isn’t that a Trek 400 with Miele labelled...

WGB um, isn’t that a Trek 400 with Miele labelled wheels?

Still a cool bike….
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-23, 12:59 PM
Replies: 27,964
Views: 4,517,531
Posted By markk900

Hippo Hands too - none of these wimpy modern...

Hippo Hands too - none of these wimpy modern heated grips.... :)

We have an Ural/Royal Enfield dealer not far from our house. Fun shop to visit - just like a C&V bicycle shop except everything is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-23, 02:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 836
Posted By markk900

Also can’t help on the technical side but will...

Also can’t help on the technical side but will look forward to seeing your site when it’s ready.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-08-23, 08:57 PM
Replies: 27,964
Views: 4,517,531
Posted By markk900

Which is the “newer S/A book”? I have both...

Which is the “newer S/A book”? I have both Hadland books (Raleigh and S/A) and a couple of other Raleigh histories but not aware of a newer S/A tome….
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-23, 04:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 722
Posted By markk900

Kate - keep looking. My wife’s purple Peugeot...

Kate - keep looking. My wife’s purple Peugeot was stolen in the 70s and just last year I finally found the exact same bike. They’re out there!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-23, 04:30 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,911
Posted By markk900

I used my Trek 600 as the basis of just such a...

I used my Trek 600 as the basis of just such a bike. And was just reading an old article in Bicycling (from 1977) where the author used a track frame and tubulars with an AW hub to make a 21lb fast...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-23, 07:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 722
Posted By markk900

The bike that albrt posted looks in good shape -...

The bike that albrt posted looks in good shape - any bike you get from this era is likely to require some elbow grease (and likely some chemicals) to clean up, and you should expect to replace...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-23, 11:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 678
Posted By markk900

Correct me if I am wrong, but this does not...

Correct me if I am wrong, but this does not appear to be the factory approved method for Brooks saddle break in. 😇
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-23, 08:20 AM
Replies: 27,964
Views: 4,517,531
Posted By markk900

Another perspective for cable routing on a...

Another perspective for cable routing on a converted derailleur frame: use the original rear derailleur path and a bare cable from the upper cable stop. On my Trek conversion this meant running the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-23, 02:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 835
Posted By markk900

That SunTour will work very well for you once...

That SunTour will work very well for you once cleaned up. Overall a nice looking machine.

btw: glad to see you posting again Dan. Seems like forever…
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-23, 05:22 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 5,894
Posted By markk900

Once you get a few miles on a Simplex equipped...

Once you get a few miles on a Simplex equipped bike I agree they can shift decently, at the rear at least. When we acquired the purple AO-8 it was so stock I wanted to leave it that way, front...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-23, 07:12 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 5,894
Posted By markk900

Another nice score! To your question yes that RD...

Another nice score! To your question yes that RD is correct and probably original given the date code. The 6-speed is an upgrade (I have done same) but not original even if “correct” place of...
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