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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 08:39 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,496
Posted By Jeff Wills

Yes. You can see them on this page of the 1982...

Yes. You can see them on this page of the 1982 Shimano dealer catalog:
https:/www.sheldonbrown.com/shimano1982/pages/31.html

I remember shipping a couple sets when I worked at Euro-Asia Imports,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 151
Posted By Jeff Wills

The fit between the one-piece crank and the...

The fit between the one-piece crank and the chainring is so sloppy that the chainring will never be centered and, even if you manage to re-center it, it won’t stay that way.

As others said, make...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,576
Posted By Jeff Wills

No apologies necessary… it was my fault for not...

No apologies necessary… it was my fault for not noticing that this thread started 2 years ago!

Somebody find me some crow to eat. I hear it tastes like chicken.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 09:35 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,576
Posted By Jeff Wills

Somehow this discussion got hijacked into the...

Somehow this discussion got hijacked into the realm of 753 and other high-end custom frames.

As a mechanic who cut his teeth repairing hundreds of those mass-produced bikes in the early ‘80’s the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 09:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 329
Posted By Jeff Wills

This. The hub shell has a tubular support that...

This. The hub shell has a tubular support that pressed into the cassette body instead of a hollow bolt that screws into the hub shell. This is typical of mid-‘80’s Uniglide hubs. Since the cassette...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 01:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 506
Posted By Jeff Wills

Build it with an early ‘00’s Dura-Ace triple...

Build it with an early ‘00’s Dura-Ace triple group. Rare and cool.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 01:48 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 728
Posted By Jeff Wills

Never. Always. Somewhere in between. I...

Never.
Always.
Somewhere in between.

I plan on spending some of my retirement in the garage revisiting my misspent youth. It won’t make money but at least I’ll be out of my wife’s hair.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 208
Posted By Jeff Wills

I agree. When reconnecting V-brakes, I check both...

I agree. When reconnecting V-brakes, I check both ends of each piece of housing to verify that they are fully seated in their stops. With no tension on the cable, the housing can wiggle and hang up...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 338
Posted By Jeff Wills

Bringing balance to the world by redistributing...

Bringing balance to the world by redistributing rare Campagnolo tools. :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 338
Posted By Jeff Wills

I see Jared had already posted the question on...

I see Jared had already posted the question on Velobase:

https://velobase.com/ViewTool.aspx?ID=ba265d79-22a0-4f39-81c6-4e6234a5667f&AbsPos=142

I’d suggest Googling Campagnolo part number...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 338
Posted By Jeff Wills

I think point was that you can use a pin spanner...

I think point was that you can use a pin spanner (with appropriate size pins) to remove the self-extracting bolt and cover. I’m familiar with the special tool but I don’t think it is completely...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,496
Posted By Jeff Wills

The cable guides, the filled-in lug windows, and...

The cable guides, the filled-in lug windows, and the finish work around the dropouts all say top-quality hand built frame to me. The drivetrain and mismatched fenders are certainly incongruous, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 09:59 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,496
Posted By Jeff Wills

Hatta (Swan?) sealed headset. The components...

Hatta (Swan?) sealed headset.

The components say late ‘80’s- early ‘90’s timeframe. I bet the original drivetrain wore out and was replaced with what was available.

To me it looks like a custom...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,146
Posted By Jeff Wills

You are cleaning off the outside dirt and then...

You are cleaning off the outside dirt and then applying lube, which works its way into the chain and liquifies the lube & grease there. This then moves out and coats the drivetrain.

I wipe my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-24, 09:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 176
Posted By Jeff Wills

Shimano: ...

Shimano:

https://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=7024&category=403
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 10:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 985
Posted By Jeff Wills

Shift lever mount is for top-mount shifters...

Shift lever mount is for top-mount shifters similar to Shimano AX stuff. I’m trying to remember if there was a top-mount gadget for Nuovo/Super Record.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 244
Posted By Jeff Wills

Ditto. I suspect that those two cogs were...

Ditto. I suspect that those two cogs were installed “dry” and what you’re hearing is them moving ever so slightly on the cassette body as you pedal. I’ve had it happen and thoroughly cleaning the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 09:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,328
Posted By Jeff Wills

Like this? ...

Like this?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/266728062574

The seller says it’s a Chris King. It’s not clear that it comes that way from them or if the seller does his own machining.

There’s also...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 05:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,328
Posted By Jeff Wills

Yes. In the last millennium I installed a Chris...

Yes. In the last millennium I installed a Chris King headset on my first Superior so I could install a “normal” fork and handlebar stem. (22.2mm inside diameter instead of the Schwinn 0.833” ID.)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,328
Posted By Jeff Wills

Yes, there are two different bottom bracket...

Yes, there are two different bottom bracket shells that were used on the Schwinn fillet-brazed frames:

Standard English-threaded shell used on the Superior and Sports Tourer.

”Ashtabula” shell...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 436
Posted By Jeff Wills

To misquote “The Incredibles”: ”THAT would...

To misquote “The Incredibles”:

”THAT would be totally EPIC!!”
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 02:53 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,328
Posted By Jeff Wills

The heavier Schwinns were called...

The heavier Schwinns were called “electro-forged”. They’re not usually called “gas pipe” unless you want to be insulting. Still very heavy, very durable bikes.

I’ve said a few times that the only...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 09:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 436
Posted By Jeff Wills

Thanks for the validation, Chuck. I knew...

Thanks for the validation, Chuck.

I knew the difference in freewheels- I just didn’t want to muddy the waters with the variations. A Varsity wheel and freewheel would work fine on a Suburban...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 01:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 436
Posted By Jeff Wills

Suburban had the tubular fork, just like the...

Suburban had the tubular fork, just like the Continental and the “deluxe” mattress saddle. The Continental had QR hubs, although I think later years had bolt-on rear hubs.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 09:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 436
Posted By Jeff Wills

I beg to differ! Having sold and serviced Schwinn...

I beg to differ! Having sold and serviced Schwinn bicycles in the ‘70’s and ‘80’s, I have to say that the Suburban was at the upper level of Schwinn’s “electro-forged” bikes. It was 2 steps above the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 10:12 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,364
Posted By Jeff Wills

Point taken. Thank you. Odd that the RX-100...

Point taken. Thank you.

Odd that the RX-100 version appeared before the 105SC. AFAIK they were identical except for the painted finish on the 105SC.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-24, 05:18 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,364
Posted By Jeff Wills

The bolt holes aren’t there. The RX-100 crank...

The bolt holes aren’t there. The RX-100 crank only had the 130mm bolt circle and nothing more.

130mm/74mm triple cranks would not appear until the early 2000’s, ten years after this bike was made.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-24, 10:36 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,364
Posted By Jeff Wills

The bike has a RX100 crank according to the...

The bike has a RX100 crank according to the specifications page linked above. 130/74mm bolt pattern so the smallest chainring is 39 teeth. (38 teeth if you want to hunt one down.)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 901
Posted By Jeff Wills

Sun also makes “Rhyno” rims, which are about 2mm...

Sun also makes “Rhyno” rims, which are about 2mm wider than the (ahem) “Lite” version.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 05:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 584
Posted By Jeff Wills

A 1973 bike would have a 2 chainring x 5 cog...

A 1973 bike would have a 2 chainring x 5 cog drivetrain with a 1/2” x 3/32” derailleur chain. Any chain made for 5-6-7-8-speed bikes will work.

Since it only skips on one cog, was that cog...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-24, 12:56 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,364
Posted By Jeff Wills

I’m your height and age and I’ve been riding...

I’m your height and age and I’ve been riding triple chainrings since my twenties. Kudos to you!

That said, do you have a bike co-op near you that sells used parts? Or maybe an ex-mechanic (like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 901
Posted By Jeff Wills

As you said, not really C&V. Perhaps you could...

As you said, not really C&V. Perhaps you could talk to Velocity directly and ask about silver Dyad or Atlas rims.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 657
Posted By Jeff Wills

A hacksaw and a cutting guide are what you need. ...

A hacksaw and a cutting guide are what you need.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gI6PabGc6EM

However, since you’re concerned about how much you have invested in this bike, I’d suggest you hand...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 08:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 786
Posted By Jeff Wills

SunTour went crazy for “endless clamps” back...

SunTour went crazy for “endless clamps” back then. It works kind of like a brake lever clamp, where there’s a small block that’s drawn tight by a nut on one side. I see a hex- stick a wrench on it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 01:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 427
Posted By Jeff Wills

I think the UCI mandated equal-size wheels in...

I think the UCI mandated equal-size wheels in that time period. That plus the rise of “aero” handlebars was the death knell for frames like this.

Cool frame though. It needs to be built up with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 09:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 710
Posted By Jeff Wills

Campagnolo offered blue and gold anodized hubs,...

Campagnolo offered blue and gold anodized hubs, pedals, and cranks for the BMX market. I think these were Pista cranks and Tipo hubs, offered for a year or two around 1983.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 09:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 497
Posted By Jeff Wills

I have a similar setup (granny, “middle”, &...

I have a similar setup (granny, “middle”, & chainguard) with 9-speed on my cargo bike, albeit with ‘80’s Deore crankarms. I used the same BB as used on a triple crank. It works perfectly- to the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 391
Posted By Jeff Wills

The Sheldon Brown pages are still there: ...

The Sheldon Brown pages are still there:
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/sturmey-archer.html
but I didn’t see anything about removing and reinstalling the rear wheel.

That being said, I learned...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 01:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 497
Posted By Jeff Wills

You are. Cartridge BB’s allow the crankarm to...

You are. Cartridge BB’s allow the crankarm to recess into the BB shell slightly where a cup-and-cone BB does not.

Are you using three chainrings or two? What positions are you going to put them...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 214
Posted By Jeff Wills

After 1980 (ish), Le Tours were made in Chicago,...

After 1980 (ish), Le Tours were made in Chicago, transitioning to Greenville in 1985 (ish).

The made-in-Japan Le Tours were early to late ‘70’s. I had a Le Tour III I bought with paper route...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 08:09 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,185
Posted By Jeff Wills

Da Vinci: ...

Da Vinci:
https://www.davincitandems.com/components/

Origin8:
https://www.amazon.com/Origin8-Triple-Alloy-Crankarms-Silver/dp/B002I7MAKG/ref=asc_df_B002I7MAKG/

Zinn:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 07:49 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,185
Posted By Jeff Wills

“Different” in that a 10mm longer crank puts the...

“Different” in that a 10mm longer crank puts the pedal 10mm closer to the ground. The common 2.5mm (or 2%) increment is almost irrelevant when people vary 20% in height.

There’s a fair amount of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,185
Posted By Jeff Wills

Bicycle cranks are available in lengths from...

Bicycle cranks are available in lengths from 140mm to 220mm… if you know where to shop.

Part of the problem with experimenting with different crank lengths is that radical changes in length...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 676
Posted By Jeff Wills

Well… an early ‘70’s Super Sport in perfect shape...

Well… an early ‘70’s Super Sport in perfect shape might be worth that. That item looks dusty but in good shape. I bought one (without the wheels) for $75 a few years ago. It’s my 3-speed town bike...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,239
Posted By Jeff Wills

I love thread drift (sometimes). We started out...

I love thread drift (sometimes). We started out talking about recumbent trike hubs and ended up talking about Miata option packages. Serendipity.

FWIW: I sat in a first generation Miata once. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 07:51 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,300
Posted By Jeff Wills

Hey, you don’t learn anything unless you ask...

Hey, you don’t learn anything unless you ask questions. It also helps us old farts blow the dust off old memories.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,300
Posted By Jeff Wills

Yeah, this went toward “mountain bike” when the...

Yeah, this went toward “mountain bike” when the OP mentioned gravel riding,
The thing is, in that era bicycle design was really divergent: either a “mountain bike” for off-road or a “road bike” for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-05-24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,239
Posted By Jeff Wills

The usual way around this (with conventional...

The usual way around this (with conventional spoked wheels) is to build the outside with radial spokes and the inside with tangential spokes to resist braking torque.

Most commercial trike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 01:36 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,300
Posted By Jeff Wills

Don’t forget the Schwinn “Paramount” PDG Series...

Don’t forget the Schwinn “Paramount” PDG Series 30/50/70 bikes. All the same attributes of the other bikes and interesting from a historical perspective: they were the last gasp of the “old” Schwinn...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-03-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,239
Posted By Jeff Wills

Not quite. Many recumbent trikes used...

Not quite. Many recumbent trikes used “through-axle” mountain bike hubs with 15mm or 20mm diameter axles when they first appeared. Now they are specifically manufactured for trike wheels with disk...
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