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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-14, 06:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,290
Posted By nans

What kind of sign is it? If its something like a...

What kind of sign is it? If its something like a stop sign. You can always unscrew the bolts that attach large post to the anchor post and just slip your bike off with the lock still attached to it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-14, 02:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,100
Posted By nans

Great bike thanks for sharing. The seller is...

Great bike thanks for sharing. The seller is dreaming a little though. They should at least put a best offer option or they might be waiting the rest of their life for a drunken wealthy collector to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-14, 08:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,396
Posted By nans

Just curious did you have the bike's serial...

Just curious did you have the bike's serial number registered with the police or did they arrest the thief though pure description of the stolen bike?

I had a police officer refuse to help me out...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-17-14, 01:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,396
Posted By nans

Don't give up looking for it. If you see it on...

Don't give up looking for it. If you see it on craigslist I would go out and meet them, ask for a test ride then take off. If you see it locked up somewhere lock it up with your own lock if you have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-16-14, 09:01 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,484
Posted By nans

Yes we have a National Bike Registry here that...

Yes we have a National Bike Registry here that we can sign up with.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-16-14, 08:50 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,484
Posted By nans

I don't know where you live, but I live in a...

I don't know where you live, but I live in a pretty big city and police here mostly think that if your bike is stolen its your problem not theres. If you were to tell a cop here that your bike was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-14, 10:11 PM
Replies: 3,017
Views: 872,381
Posted By nans

So you changed the handlebar tape? Thats it?

So you changed the handlebar tape? Thats it?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-15-14, 09:51 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,484
Posted By nans

Yep i took it down as it was locked up.. I called...

Yep i took it down as it was locked up.. I called the police and they said they can add it to the case report but it will take 72 hours until it is officially added. So i couldn't just call them out...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-15-14, 09:34 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,484
Posted By nans

I am considering writing letters as well . It...

I am considering writing letters as well . It would be nice to get the police to start setting up dummy bikes as well to show the community they actually do care.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-15-14, 09:29 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,484
Posted By nans

You can register a stolen bike with a serial...

You can register a stolen bike with a serial number. You can just add it to the case report or the national bike registry. I can't really say first hand how the police will handle the situation but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-15-14, 07:52 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,484
Posted By nans

Yes its not the most secure place to lock up a...

Yes its not the most secure place to lock up a bike, but the alternative to locking it up to the sign is my wife bringing up the bike a flight of stairs which is kind of hard for her. Many people...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-14, 08:55 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,484
Posted By nans

Just recovered my wife's stolen bike

So we woke up one morning to find that the stop sign my wife's bike was locked up to had been removed by unscrewing two bolts at the base of the sign. The bike was attached with a U lock so the thief...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-05-14, 12:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,332
Posted By nans

A cool feature on these older Peugeots is the...

A cool feature on these older Peugeots is the fork lock like your bike seems to have. Do you have the key? That piece can be pretty hard to come by if your trying to restore an older bike like this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-13, 12:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,810
Posted By nans

Thanks for the advice, I guess its off to the...

Thanks for the advice, I guess its off to the hardware store now. I'll post back with pics later
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-13, 11:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,810
Posted By nans

You think the rivet will split with a conical...

You think the rivet will split with a conical punch? Do you think the chisel punch might work better? I guess this is going to take some trial and error I bought some extra rivets so I can screw up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-13, 10:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,810
Posted By nans

Brooks Nickel Plated Rivets Installation

Anyone have any luck installing these rivets on a brooks? I've seen a lot of discussion about how to install copper rivets by just hammering away at them, but these particular rivets are mostly...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-14-13, 02:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,585
Posted By nans

Does anybody know a good headlight for the front forks?

Im looking for a nice headlight that will mount on either of the forks of my porteur build I've been working on. I have a front rack which makes it more difficult to mount a light off the brake bolt....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-13, 09:18 AM
Replies: 282
Views: 36,979
Posted By nans

90$- 75 Canadian Super Cycle 550$ - For paint...

90$- 75 Canadian Super Cycle
550$ - For paint job and components to convert it into my dream 3 speed/ Porteur bicycle

Now i just have to ride the thing into its grave for all those costs to be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-13, 12:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 766
Posted By nans

Old Porteur Racing Video 1933

I have to share this video of a porteur race video from 1933 that i stumbled across while doing some research on a porteur build im doing right now

http://youtu.be/8Ul5mT1feWw

I love how the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-05-13, 02:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,853
Posted By nans

Could be due to pawl springs as well, Heres...

Could be due to pawl springs as well,

Heres a link just scroll down to the "Slipping" title

http://sheldonbrown.com/sw.html
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-05-13, 11:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,099
Posted By nans

ok thanks for the replies.. i have a chain braker...

ok thanks for the replies.. i have a chain braker tool i converted to a cotterpin remover but it seems too big for the small bicycle chain. Looks like its built for mopeds or someting. We will see...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-13, 09:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,099
Posted By nans

How to properly cut a chain

Hello all i just got a new KMC Z410 NP chain for my Raleigh Sports and it seems a wee bit too long for the current set up. The chain is 1/2 x 1/8" - 112 links. I guess i can bring the the back tire...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-09-13, 10:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,022
Posted By nans

Raleigh Steel Frame Botched Powder Coat Job. Advice Needed

Hello everyone, Just picked up my lugged steel frame that i got powder coated and realized the chrome headset pieces were painted along with the fork crown. I dont't know whether to be frustrated...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-28-12, 01:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 687
Posted By nans

I think the major thing you want to look out for...

I think the major thing you want to look out for when testing out an AW hub is if it slips in any gear. That would be the main problem that arrises from these hubs. So if you get a chance to test...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-17-12, 08:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 551
Posted By nans

ok will do :)

ok will do :)
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-17-12, 08:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 551
Posted By nans

your welcome nans, good luck with your build show...

your welcome nans, good luck with your build show us some pics when your done
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-17-12, 08:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 551
Posted By nans

I found out the answer thanks nans

I found out the answer thanks nans
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-12, 07:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,507
Posted By nans

Since we are on the subject of South Florida bike...

Since we are on the subject of South Florida bike service can anyone recommend a powder coater in the area?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-14-12, 08:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 551
Posted By nans

Raleigh Locking Fork Compatibility

Does anyone know if the locking mechanism on the raleigh superbe forks is independent of the steerer tube? Im currently trying to convert a Raleigh made Supercylce into a porteur bike and have a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-12, 07:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,507
Posted By nans

Please let us know how it goes, I live out of the...

Please let us know how it goes, I live out of the way of Bigwheel but wouldn't mind traveling that far if they at least didn't roll their eyes at me
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-12, 02:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,507
Posted By nans

Don't waste your time at Broken Spoke.. I brought...

Don't waste your time at Broken Spoke.. I brought in a early 70's peugeot and the young mechanic there gave me a big roll back of the head and then he rubbed his eyes and shook his head as he looked...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-02-12, 11:34 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 451
Posted By nans

Does any one know someone in France that can help with a part?

Hello, so Im looking for a little part for an old peugeot bicycle i am restoring. Its just the metal cap from an antivol neiman fork lock. I have the lock and the key but the metal cap got ripped off...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-12, 11:54 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 35,517
Posted By nans

So i am assuming these are headbadges on all the...

So i am assuming these are headbadges on all the bicycles that were made for the french market?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-20-12, 05:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,056
Posted By nans

Yes i have seen alot of comments on many bikes...

Yes i have seen alot of comments on many bikes here that the fork is bent or the frame is bent. I dont know how one can make this determination without examining the bike first hand due to the many...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-26-12, 03:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,676
Posted By nans

Thanks for all the suggestions about how to...

Thanks for all the suggestions about how to switch the crankset out and the info about different size cotters ... maybe i wasnt being clear enough... if i wanted to buy an old raleigh heron crankset...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-23-12, 08:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,676
Posted By nans

its a cottered crank

its a cottered crank
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-23-12, 07:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,676
Posted By nans

French Spindle Diameter and Compatibility

So i just found out that my chainwheel on my old french bike is bent... i am considering changing it out but am concerned if i buy another righthand chainwheel and crank arm combo that it won't fit...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-12-12, 03:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 561
Posted By nans

I assume EU is the European Union? try...

I assume EU is the European Union? try www.ebay.fr

Should be plenty of french threaded parts.. You should also consider buying an old bike that is in poor condition so you can just take the parts...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-12, 09:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,261
Posted By nans

thanks thats the answer i was looking for

thanks thats the answer i was looking for
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-12, 02:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,261
Posted By nans

[QUOTE=cny-bikeman;14077516]Well, again it's not...

[QUOTE=cny-bikeman;14077516]Well, again it's not that simple. If you assume that you ride either a 14 vs 15, 1 16 vs 17, or 18 vs 20, then yes - for each one you will use more pedal pressure at a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-12, 01:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,261
Posted By nans

Yes its a 3 speed freewheel that i want to...

Yes its a 3 speed freewheel that i want to convert it too. I just took off an old Mervielle single speed cog wheel and Im looking at buying a 14-16-18 3 speed freewheel. There are many other...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-12, 10:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,261
Posted By nans

Yes i guess i used the wrong wording as to try...

Yes i guess i used the wrong wording as to try and find out if 44t front and a 14-16- 18 needed more foot pressure to pedal through then a 15-17-20 freewheel.... with all the variables aside such as...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-12, 08:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,261
Posted By nans

Its a 44t front chainwheel, 650b rims and tires.....

Its a 44t front chainwheel, 650b rims and tires.. Its a vintage machine I'm 5 11" I'll just be using it for around town many stops at stoplights and 3 or 4 decent size bridges where the lower gearing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-12, 08:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 897
Posted By nans

Im actually doing this now... you just have to be...

Im actually doing this now... you just have to be careful to make sure you have enough space on your thread so that the end of the freewheel doesnt hit the dropout part of the frame if your adding...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-12, 06:16 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,261
Posted By nans

What kind of ride is a 14-16-18 freewheel?

Im looking into changing my old single speed freewheel for a new one. I see an old french threaded one that will fit my peugeot but Im hesitant because i dont know what kind of ride im going to get...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-08-12, 09:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 696
Posted By nans

Keep it. It looks like a some sort of steel...

Keep it. It looks like a some sort of steel lugged frame which makes the bike a more stronger and higher quality bike then anything at kmart. You did good for 50 dollars up front. I would do...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-31-12, 12:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 818
Posted By nans

243295 look at the brochures heres a clip...

243295

look at the brochures heres a clip from 1975. Do you see were it says 3 vitesses? That means 3 speeds basicly. Alot of the frames that were made during that time were very standardized in...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-30-12, 07:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 818
Posted By nans

it was made in the seventies so i guess i can...

it was made in the seventies so i guess i can just grab any one. kind of looking at one made only of metal components a little pricey but not really into the plastic parts

ahhh no jjhabbs those...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-30-12, 06:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 818
Posted By nans

Were rear derailleurs built for specific amount of speeds?

Hello, just have a old peugeot i am trying to restore and already have a three speed freewheel but not a derailleur. Is there a specific type i should use so that it can change speeds better? Im...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-13-12, 10:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 707
Posted By nans

Yes im just looking to keep the bike period...

Yes im just looking to keep the bike period correct. right now it has a merveille single freewheel on it. its an early 70's peugeot bike and the frame has a shifter boss on the top tube so i am...
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