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07-15-23, 07:35 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,632
Posted By bmc5733946

In order to keep my US cleaner fluid clean, I put...

In order to keep my US cleaner fluid clean, I put parts in a zip lock bag with whatever cleaning agent (usually Pine-Sol, original formula) expel most of the air and zip the bag closed then leave the...
07-03-23, 06:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 520
Posted By bmc5733946

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20230703_200112_d7125cba5532cd0b9b30de1b5bea57a3328243f1.jpg
I'm not sure that the images are good enough to see....
07-03-23, 04:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 520
Posted By bmc5733946

FB, I do know that hence seeking help here after...

FB, I do know that hence seeking help here after being stumped for several days. Thanks for the reminder.

Brian
07-03-23, 04:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 520
Posted By bmc5733946

So maybe some more information.The rims are new....

So maybe some more information.The rims are new. Rim tape is Velox. The rims are CR18s and I have dismounted and remounted the tires several times, left overnight at 110psi, left for days at 110psi,...
07-03-23, 01:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 520
Posted By bmc5733946

Tire mounting issue

I have a new set of Pasela tires I'm mounting that I cannot get the bead to seat. I have tried Ru-Glyde, silicone spray, dishwashing liquid (Dawn), extreme pressure 110psi, Park tire seating tool...
08-17-21, 12:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,165
Posted By bmc5733946

What I seek are 4mm ID by 5mm OD thin metal...

What I seek are 4mm ID by 5mm OD thin metal ferrules for old style wound deraileur cable housing. Huret in this case for my Paramount with Twinn Stick Huret/Schwinn shifters and Campagnolo down tube...
08-16-21, 04:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,165
Posted By bmc5733946

Ferrules

I have been searching for and not finding metal derailleur cable ferrules for old style 4mm od wound housing to fit 5mm stops. Does anyone have a source. These are for my Paramount build.

Brian
08-05-21, 04:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,108
Posted By bmc5733946

I promised pictures:

Here are pictures of my imperfect build. Several small things will get changed but I rode it for the first time tonight. It is the first time I have ridden this bike or any Paramount. I have owned it...
06-29-21, 06:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,108
Posted By bmc5733946

Frame arrived home today! I don't think costs...

Frame arrived home today! I don't think costs were excessive around 2k for all new paint and chrome, about evenly split. Economic stimulus eh. The fly in the ointment is that the information they...
03-18-21, 10:15 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,108
Posted By bmc5733946

Kurt, I lock the car doors in the garage! I lost...

Kurt, I lock the car doors in the garage! I lost one bike to theft, a "friend" borrowed it and it was stolen while locked to a "parking meter" or so the story went. Regardless of the veracity of the...
03-18-21, 08:36 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,108
Posted By bmc5733946

Well the Paramount frame is now on its way to...

Well the Paramount frame is now on its way to Waterford for paint and evaluation of the chrome. The chrome on the fork crown looked pretty bad to me. They will evaluate and advise. The perfectionist...
02-20-21, 09:41 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,108
Posted By bmc5733946

Kurt it's both, the sprinkles are orange paint...

Kurt it's both, the sprinkles are orange paint that came from a ruptured can, entirely my fault. The rust is at the seat post lug and where components were clamped to the frame. I appreciate the...
02-20-21, 09:15 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,108
Posted By bmc5733946

I'll try resizing these! Well couldn't figure...

I'll try resizing these! Well couldn't figure that out!
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20210220_101009_965be768ae362df422b4b1b312fa19461eeb78e4.jpg...
02-20-21, 09:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,108
Posted By bmc5733946

More pics! ...

More pics!
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20210220_093953_9e06c5afc6731daac151d126ea6be0f59aa275c4.jpg...
02-20-21, 09:03 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,108
Posted By bmc5733946

Someone demanded pics so here they are! Now for...

Someone demanded pics so here they are! Now for the questions, there is significant rust showing in places and there is over spray from a burst aerosol paint can, does anyone have suggestions on how...
02-15-21, 09:04 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,108
Posted By bmc5733946

Thank you, now I may even have too many options....

Thank you, now I may even have too many options. More options the better though.

Brian
02-15-21, 08:46 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,108
Posted By bmc5733946

Paramount city bike

I'm building a sort of Raleigh Sports / city bike thing from my 1974 Schwinn Paramount. This bike came with Weinmann center pull brakes and I'm pretty sure that I can use those with the Weinmann...
09-19-20, 12:21 PM
Replies: 27,920
Views: 4,494,079
Posted By bmc5733946

Today when I removed the front wheel on my 1971...

Today when I removed the front wheel on my 1971 Raleigh Superbe one of the drop outs dropped out. I debated whether to silver solder which I had the equipment for or wait till I had brass rod and...
04-21-18, 01:49 PM
Replies: 27,920
Views: 4,494,079
Posted By bmc5733946

Looking for clips for light cable/brake cable. I...

Looking for clips for light cable/brake cable. I have two Raleigh Superbes and both are missing some of the combined brake and lighting cable clips and one or two of the wire clips for the front...
03-12-17, 02:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,269
Posted By bmc5733946

For those using and or contemplating the use of...

For those using and or contemplating the use of any click type torque wrench, please note that they are generally least accurate at the extremes of their scales and most accurate over the middle 50%...
01-16-17, 07:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,576
Posted By bmc5733946

For those using and or contemplating the use of...

For those using and or contemplating the use of any click type torque wrench, please note that they are generally least accurate at the extremes of their scales and most accurate over the middle 50%...
12-24-15, 05:41 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,319
Posted By bmc5733946

I tried reading "ZEN" when I was about 21-22 and...

I tried reading "ZEN" when I was about 21-22 and just thought the guy was an idiot, incapable of writing a comprehendible sentence. I tried again to read "ZEN" at about 55 and was convinced that my...
08-13-15, 06:37 PM
01-01-15, 07:21 PM
Replies: 27,920
Views: 4,494,079
Posted By bmc5733946

nlerner, Yes mine will also become a steadier...

nlerner, Yes mine will also become a steadier light at speed, I don't frequently ride at that speed, I'm old and slow, hence another battery powered light for lighting the road.
Thank you for the...
01-01-15, 01:25 PM
Replies: 27,920
Views: 4,494,079
Posted By bmc5733946

nlerner, does your LED bulb flash? I bought an...

nlerner, does your LED bulb flash? I bought an LED bulb and it flashes nicely with the AC from the generator hub, I use something else for a real headlight. I also put an LED in the taillight and it...
12-17-14, 05:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,529
Posted By bmc5733946

Not so many options available when I did mine. I...

Not so many options available when I did mine. I used a Phil Wood press fit, can't remember the specifics. It wasn't difficult to come up with the right one though. The actual bearings for the...
12-11-14, 04:53 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 8,202
Posted By bmc5733946

I don't ride my bicycles or motorcycles as much...

I don't ride my bicycles or motorcycles as much or as far as I used too. I ride my Raleigh Superbe more than anything else and love the simplicity. Sold my fuel injected Moto Guzzi this year and...
06-16-14, 04:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,229
Posted By bmc5733946

Not all black zip ties are UV resistant, not all...

Not all black zip ties are UV resistant, not all suppliers know this. Look for the UV resistant designation on the package. Some of the colored ones are UV resistant as well.

Brian
02-23-14, 03:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,167
Posted By bmc5733946

Part #19...

Part #19 (http://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=19) is right hand thread, looking from shift lever side turn clockwise to release wedges. I've never seen them seized but I...
02-13-14, 03:50 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 16,364
Posted By bmc5733946

Mine was a 1961 Schwinn Typhoon, large Wald...

Mine was a 1961 Schwinn Typhoon, large Wald basket on front. I still had to carry shoulder bags most days, roughly 200 customers, fewer in summer (college Town) lots of apartments. Was a pretty...
02-09-14, 12:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,234
Posted By bmc5733946

OP might want to check out this thread ...

OP might want to check out this thread
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/623699-For-the-love-of-English-3-speeds
200 pages of info and love for old three speeds etc.
There are links to...
11-11-13, 07:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 420
Posted By bmc5733946

Veterans Day

I want to thank all veterans for their service.

Brian
11-11-13, 07:10 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 461
Posted By bmc5733946

Veterans Day

I want to thank all veterans for their service.

Brian
08-01-13, 05:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,122
Posted By bmc5733946

My favorite, Spokey, from Velofred hits all sides...

My favorite, Spokey, from Velofred hits all sides of nipple, nice and snug, no damage on ancient nipples.

http://www.velofred.com/spokey-c-214_272.html

Brian
07-04-13, 05:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 869
Posted By bmc5733946

July 4th

Happy 4th of July for all who celebrate the day.

Brian
05-10-13, 06:44 PM
Replies: 27,920
Views: 4,494,079
Posted By bmc5733946

I am about to repack the bottom bracket on my...

I am about to repack the bottom bracket on my Raleigh Superbe, I am wondering if I should lubricate the crank arm engagement area of the spindle and / or the cotters. I do have a Bikesmith cotter...
01-30-13, 11:13 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 19,791
Posted By bmc5733946

Some vintage some not. 1959 NORTON DOMINATOR...

Some vintage some not.

1959 NORTON DOMINATOR 99*
1965 HONDA CL77
1966 HONDA CT90
1969 HONDA CT90
1978 HONDA CB750F2*
1989 MOTO GUZZI MILLE GT#
2001 MOTO GUZZIJACKAL
2004 MOTO GUZZI BREVA...
12-07-12, 05:16 PM
Replies: 27,920
Views: 4,494,079
Posted By bmc5733946

Hello all. I'm sort of new, been lurking a...

Hello all. I'm sort of new, been lurking a while. Not capable of posting pics at present. Spurred by this thread I found a matched man's and a ladie's set of Raleigh Superbes. I've been looking...
08-24-12, 07:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,563
Posted By bmc5733946

As a follow up: I was able to force a standard...

As a follow up: I was able to force a standard 100mm front wheel into the forks. I looked them over very closely and could not find any sign of damage. They were very stiff when trying to spread...
08-23-12, 07:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,320
Posted By bmc5733946

Photogravity, I reposted there this morning. ...

Photogravity,
I reposted there this morning.
I wasn't really sure where to put these questions. I had also posted them on the Schwinn forum.
Thank you for the advice!!
Brian
08-23-12, 07:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,563
Posted By bmc5733946

Schwinn Twinn Sport

Schwinn Twinn Sport

We recently purchased a 1979 Twinn Sport. I have several questions regarding the wheels used on these bikes. It seems that the front wheel hub spacing is 92.5mm, is that...
08-22-12, 06:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,320
Posted By bmc5733946

It may be a Schwinn. Looks like hub brakes at...

It may be a Schwinn. Looks like hub brakes at both ends. I would bet the women are twins. There is a 1959 Ford in the background. What else do you want to know? I'm out of breath!!!
Brian
08-22-12, 05:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,320
Posted By bmc5733946

Schwinn Twinn Sport

We recently purchased a 1979 Twinn Sport. I have several questions regarding the wheels used on these bikes. It seems that the front wheel hub spacing is 92.5mm, is that possible? Is that normal for...
06-15-12, 07:24 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 381
Posted By bmc5733946

Streamers

I've been looking for streamers to match the green sparkley grips on my wife's Breeze, (it was my mother's and has been in the family since new, 1970). I started thinking I could make my own so I...
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