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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 09:32 PM
Replies: 326
Views: 16,242
Posted By merziac

Listed 7 years ago.......

Listed 7 years ago.......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 09:22 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,416
Posted By merziac

No need and there never was, the video like the...

No need and there never was, the video like the manufacturers instructions clearly state why practical, hands on common sense is the correct way on this.

Not some esoteric, theoretical, phycho...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,416
Posted By merziac

I'm not implying anything, your obstinance here...

I'm not implying anything, your obstinance here says it all.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 03:38 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,416
Posted By merziac

Seems pretty simple to me, Force X Length =...

Seems pretty simple to me,

Force X Length = Torque

I've been a professional, ASE and FoMoCo Certified Sr. Master technician most of my life so what do I know, I only made my living doing it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,416
Posted By merziac

Not that you'll agree, let alone understand but...

Not that you'll agree, let alone understand but here is one.

https://thetorquehub.com/torque-wrench-guide/#tab-con-2How Does A Torque Wrench Work?A torque wrench is a calibrated tool that is going...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 02:38 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,416
Posted By merziac

His "argument" never actually made sense if you...

His "argument" never actually made sense if you have ever been schooled on the correct principles and operation of a torque wrench. ;)

All the shadetree, teeter toter logic in the world can't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,416
Posted By merziac

Like I said, if you say so.

Like I said, if you say so.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 01:11 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,416
Posted By merziac

So SnapOn and Matco are wrong when they tell you...

So SnapOn and Matco are wrong when they tell you to "keep hand centered on the handle" and "Grasp the GRIP and not the SHAFT"?

If you say so. :twitchy:

Good to know. :rolleyes:

:wtf:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 01:11 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,416
Posted By merziac

Yet again, :wtf: No, I'm sorry, you are...

Yet again, :wtf:

No, I'm sorry, you are confused.

The length of the wrench determines the torque and is calculated from the handle at the end.

The left hand is just steadying the socket and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-24, 09:53 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,416
Posted By merziac

Apply force to the handle only. The torque is...

Apply force to the handle only. The torque is calculated based on force being applied to the handle. Applying force on other parts of the wrench will result in a different torque value being applied....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-24, 09:48 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,416
Posted By merziac

:wtf:

:wtf:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-24, 09:47 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,416
Posted By merziac

Torque is only correctly applied by using the...

Torque is only correctly applied by using the handle at the end, it is calibrated for the length.

Happy to provide this info if need be.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-27-24, 09:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 271
Posted By merziac

Yep, combined, pretty cool, not even sure where I...

Yep, combined, pretty cool, not even sure where I got them, Dia Compe levers with Shimano perches and shifters with the lever covers removed. :twitchy:
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-27-24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 271
Posted By merziac

All I think, smokin deal. ;)

All I think, smokin deal. ;)
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-27-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 271
Posted By merziac

They can be a very worthy stand in/placeholder...

They can be a very worthy stand in/placeholder for Magura's or Tommaselli's on early MTB's for the long or short run.

Plenty around to be had ok reasonable $$$.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-24, 12:33 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,416
Posted By merziac

Yep, ya still gotta hold your mouth just right....

Yep, ya still gotta hold your mouth just right. ;)

I was waiting for this, click stop torque wrenches can be dangerous in the wrong hands, Snap-On dictates activating the wrench at 50% of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 2,404
Views: 569,722
Posted By merziac

Agreed for the most part and not surprised by Mr....

Agreed for the most part and not surprised by Mr. Wells assessment.

Pretty sure she didn't take many "bad" pics. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 03:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 842
Posted By merziac

That is wonderful and cool as heck. :thumb:

That is wonderful and cool as heck. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,416
Posted By merziac

All pretty much the same here and never owned the...

All pretty much the same here and never owned the PBW but did repack the BB at least 3-4 times a year with the PDX rain, never had any problems at all going on 50 years now. :50:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 61,769
Posted By merziac

Pretty sure these are here already but...... ;) ...

Pretty sure these are here already but...... ;)

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_4800_cbcdbc421d08efbc14fbf84302b8cdca0490b119.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 02:15 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 61,769
Posted By merziac

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/640x480/img_3227_0e901edd398b6e4b21ca283b046a427be8f81d10.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 61,769
Posted By merziac

Nothing uninspiring here to me, well equipped and...

Nothing uninspiring here to me, well equipped and very get it done appearing from here. :thumb:
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-24-24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 396
Posted By merziac

Thought I had one already but it is not a 90...

Thought I had one already but it is not a 90 degree so I'll take this one.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-24-24, 02:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 396
Posted By merziac

Dibs plz. ;)

Dibs plz. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 02:19 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,416
Posted By merziac

Maybe add a short piece of PVC for a minor...

Maybe add a short piece of PVC for a minor cheater, make a couple different lengths to graduate the torque up as you lean in?

I would expect that the the stretch and or wear? of the tapers in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 12:18 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,817
Posted By merziac

The keyring is brilliant! :thumb: The TA...

The keyring is brilliant! :thumb:

The TA cable holder would be not to hard to fab, a hacksaw, drill, file, grommets, copious elbow grease and Bob's yer uncle. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 16,242
Posted By merziac

H**Y CRAP, :wtf:, ef me, :roflmao2:

H**Y CRAP, :wtf:, ef me, :roflmao2:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,817
Posted By merziac

Forgot to add a critical for me note. I...

Forgot to add a critical for me note.

I always lock the cable to the bar with electrical tape, full wrap to the exit and 2-3 at the exit so it stays put and doesn't mess with the actual bar tape....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,817
Posted By merziac

I made the big silver Merz analog for Eroica last...

I made the big silver Merz analog for Eroica last year, switched it to SunTour barcons and plain brake levers.

Made the cables a little short but they work and look pretty good to my eye.

I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,051
Posted By merziac

Kinda looks like it might be from a movie? :foo:

Kinda looks like it might be from a movie? :foo:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 09:56 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,051
Posted By merziac

As well as scared and psycho, failure was not an...

As well as scared and psycho, failure was not an option. :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 395
Posted By merziac

Could be confused. :foo: Maybe not sure of...

Could be confused. :foo:

Maybe not sure of what its pursuing? :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 8,800
Views: 1,115,856
Posted By merziac

jamesdak :thumb: That's one heck of a haul,...

jamesdak

:thumb: That's one heck of a haul, very, very jelly. :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,729
Posted By merziac

Skip weighed in about a set he had so I figured...

Skip weighed in about a set he had so I figured he might have some insight. :foo:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 183
Posted By merziac

75 brochure says you are correct, seller may be...

75 brochure says you are correct, seller may be off on their measurement. :twitchy:

https://sheldonbrown.com/bike-screensaver1024x768/pages/1975-raleigh-pro.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,729
Posted By merziac

I see that now but was thinking Skip might weigh...

I see that now but was thinking Skip might weigh in. ;)

Paging smontanaro
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 01:58 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,729
Posted By merziac

So no worries but this is a 5 year old zombie...

So no worries but this is a 5 year old zombie thread, you may get a response, we'll see. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 01:27 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 16,242
Posted By merziac

No worries man I had to do a deep dive to verify...

No worries man I had to do a deep dive to verify my story was good.

Was really glad I did, got me back onto Metacortex, man I miss him.;)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 306
Views: 15,141
Posted By merziac

Well the less polite terms come from those who...

Well the less polite terms come from those who have no business weighing in, they should quickly and succinctly be summarily dismissed in short order. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 06:18 PM
Replies: 306
Views: 15,141
Posted By merziac

Not surprised by this, it exudes quirkiness in a...

Not surprised by this, it exudes quirkiness in a great way, those seat covers are genius, they add a perfect amount of whimsy, especially on a bike like this.

Great work. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 326
Views: 16,242
Posted By merziac

Don't think I've seen SunTour in the catalogs on...

Don't think I've seen SunTour in the catalogs on these and never saw any new ones with them back in the day. ;)

https://schwinnbikeforum.com/SLDB/Details/dtail_7074.htm#1973

Campy GT, Rally's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 10:33 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,635
Posted By merziac

cudak888 Curt, I went with silverware drawer...

cudak888

Curt, I went with silverware drawer divider/organizers, some screen/wire versions but there are more robust versions, some are not that cheap so.....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 09:51 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,103
Posted By merziac

Not sure and don't think so but there will be a...

Not sure and don't think so but there will be a Classic Rendevous West in Davis Calif. Oct 19.

Show, swap and ride, this may be a good alternative that just might be a better option. :twitchy:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 334
Posted By merziac

Veeeeery interesting. ;) Tx!

Veeeeery interesting. ;)

Tx!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,476
Posted By merziac

This seems to me to may have been what helped...

This seems to me to may have been what helped them catch fire in the market so fast.

Close enough worked just fine for most, especially new riders that may have lacked confidence.

Sizing far...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 15,462
Views: 4,094,549
Posted By merziac

And the dust caps appear to be in pretty good...

And the dust caps appear to be in pretty good shape. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 7,844
Views: 937,725
Posted By merziac

Its sitting right there, Pledge, I've seen it...

Its sitting right there, Pledge, I've seen it used at shows for being quick and easy.

I asked a good friend that is a world class painter about it and he said he didn't know and had never used it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,476
Posted By merziac

All good, anything that makes any of this work is...

All good, anything that makes any of this work is golden. :thumb:

Many of us are past the point where form can still overrule function, whatever it takes to get down the road well is what it is,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 03:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 952
Posted By merziac

Glennfordx4, Sheri, So sorry for your loss,...

Glennfordx4, Sheri,

So sorry for your loss, thank you for your kind words telling us about this.

I am also Ford guy so Glenn's posts always got my attention when they came up, figured we were...
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