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Forum: Want To Buy
03-09-24, 05:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 162
Posted By cstar

WTB: Shimano RD-AT22 Altus LT long cage rear der.

Hi!

I'm looking for a Shimano RD-AT22 rear derailleur. This is the long cage version of the Altus LT from the late 70s or early 80s, with the quick release cage, as shown. Please hit me up if you...
Forum: Want To Buy
08-03-23, 09:47 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 429
Posted By cstar

Wanted: Link Arm Style Shimano 500, Tourney Center Pull brake Calipers

Looking to buy a pair of Shimano 500 or Tourney Center Pull brake Calipers, the style which has the chrome straddle wire link coming from one of the brake arms thereby eliminating the need for a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-22, 02:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 486
Posted By cstar

Can a Huret Jubile front derailleur shift a triple crank?

Assuming I use the minimum possible spindle length, is a Hurry Jubile front derailleur capable of shifting across a triple crankset? I wasn't sure if it had enough swing.

I have one I could try...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-22, 06:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,085
Posted By cstar

Wow, I love the dedication in this What I...

Wow, I love the dedication in this

What I originally was referring to is bikes originally spec'd with a much longer rear caliper than front, done so intentionally. Which seems to be a feature of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-22, 04:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,085
Posted By cstar

That makes perfect sense, thanks! Guess a nice...

That makes perfect sense, thanks! Guess a nice chrome or stainless acorn nut it is, then
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-22, 03:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,085
Posted By cstar

I love every bit of this! I have often also...

I love every bit of this! I have often also wondered about the full length rear cable given the extra weight over cable stops and bare cable and the spongy feel. As someone who can modulate and as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-22, 02:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,085
Posted By cstar

As usual, you are a wealth of knowledge, what...

As usual, you are a wealth of knowledge, what would we do without you?

One of my theories was just that, making the rear brake less easy to lock

Thank you as always !
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-22, 01:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,085
Posted By cstar

Different reach brake calipers on C&V bikes

Ok, so I've always wondered about this and never been able to find an answer. You find tons of classic and vintage bikes with a longer reach rear caliper than front caliper. Dia compe 750 rear and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-22, 06:05 PM
Replies: 7,799
Views: 921,824
Posted By cstar

I have had decent luck with a heat gun and an old...

I have had decent luck with a heat gun and an old debit card to pick thick stickers off. It takes some effort but it's not horrible. There are decal remover wheels that you can use in a drill that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-22, 03:11 PM
Replies: 7,799
Views: 921,824
Posted By cstar

Finally finished rehabbing my '79 Windsor...

Finally finished rehabbing my '79 Windsor Carrera. I took every last piece of this thing apart and cleaned and re lubed it. The freshly greased and adjusted Sansin hubs will spin for days. Oddly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-22, 05:55 PM
Replies: 7,799
Views: 921,824
Posted By cstar

Made a triple out of one of those swaged Sugino...

Made a triple out of one of those swaged Sugino Maxy cranksets where the 52T ring is not removable. I know they are nothing fancy, but I have a soft spot for them for some reason. Plus the integral...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-30-22, 05:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 112
Posted By cstar

Changing BB on 2014 Cannondale Scalpel 29er

Hey guys,

I am in need of some advice and guidance on a project I'm helping a friend with. I will add pictures later today or tomorrow to make things clearer, but I want to get this thread...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-13-22, 03:14 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,845
Posted By cstar

Well, I was successful. I reamed the seat tube to...

Well, I was successful. I reamed the seat tube to fit the 27.2 post. The whole experience went marvelously. For anyone considering doing this, I don't think it's nearly as scary a project as it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-22, 04:51 PM
Replies: 7,799
Views: 921,824
Posted By cstar

Man that is a cool rear derailleur

Man that is a cool rear derailleur
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-22, 01:55 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,845
Posted By cstar

No: I decided to ream the seat tube the same way...

No: I decided to ream the seat tube the same way plenty of good builders or shops would, given that the original ream is not perfect, the tube is sufficiently thick enough, and to use a more...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-02-22, 04:00 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,845
Posted By cstar

Thanks for the much needed inspiration. I love...

Thanks for the much needed inspiration. I love the toe clip strap securing the head tube. Absolute gold.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-02-22, 03:59 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,845
Posted By cstar

Well guys, I have decided to ream the seat tube,...

Well guys, I have decided to ream the seat tube, for a number of reasons. I suspect it isn't a great ream from the factory... My head tube was slightly over reamed... And given that the ream is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-05-22, 04:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,165
Posted By cstar

Indeed it is, I guess

Indeed it is, I guess
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-05-22, 03:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,165
Posted By cstar

That's very interesting. Do you have additional...

That's very interesting. Do you have additional resources? I would love to see what this process looks like.

Fear of failure is exactly why I came here! :) I only want to try making my own ends...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-05-22, 03:55 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,845
Posted By cstar

Thank you for more excellent replies as always. ...

Thank you for more excellent replies as always.

John, interestingly enough the Centurion ProTour came with a 27mm seatpost according to the original sales catalog. So I do believe the 27mm post...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-04-22, 04:27 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,845
Posted By cstar

Thanks guys. Excellent replies. I have a...

Thanks guys. Excellent replies.

I have a number of junk seatposts so I think practicing is a good idea, to get a feel for the best grits and for polishing practice.

Plus it gives me time to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-04-22, 12:38 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,845
Posted By cstar

All I can say is wow, huge thanks to all of you....

All I can say is wow, huge thanks to all of you. This has been exactly the conversation I was hoping for.

You have certainly all given me a lot to think about.

1. Yes the seat post tube is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-03-22, 07:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,165
Posted By cstar

Thanks for a thoughtful and helpful response. Ive...

Thanks for a thoughtful and helpful response. Ive seen those odyssey knarps. I think they are shaped wrong for the application I have in mind, the hex edges would be rotating against the round pocket...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-03-22, 06:56 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,845
Posted By cstar

Thank you!! 👍

Thank you!! 👍
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-03-22, 06:45 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,845
Posted By cstar

Agreed, that would scare me as well. The tube of...

Agreed, that would scare me as well. The tube of this post has pretty thick walls as older seatposts seem to have so I'm also feeling pretty safe about it.

When you say caliper, do you mean a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-03-22, 06:34 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,845
Posted By cstar

Thank you, this is very helpful. I was...

Thank you, this is very helpful. I was contemplating different ways to sand it evenly. I could use some guidance on grits. I was afraid 60 would be too aggressive... I want to be able to polish it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-03-22, 06:31 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,845
Posted By cstar

Thanks for the reply. I thought about doing that...

Thanks for the reply. I thought about doing that but given the rarity of the post and my feelings for it and the minimal amount to remove I'm feeling pretty set on modifying it
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-03-22, 05:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,165
Posted By cstar

Ha, valid points. I'm not seeking this out as a...

Ha, valid points. I'm not seeking this out as a practical, economical, or sensible solution lol. Its just a skill I think would be cool to have, and I want to be able to make custom length cables for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-03-22, 05:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,165
Posted By cstar

Home made cable knarps

I've seen videos on YouTube of people making their own straddle cable knarps using solder and a mold. I'm wondering if anyone here has experience doing this, and if so, what kind of solder and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-03-22, 05:34 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,845
Posted By cstar

Re-sizing seatpost

Hi all,

I know that many people might think what im setting out to do here is dumb, and maybe it is, but please humor me :)

I bought an SR four sir seatpost on eBay advertised as a 27mm. It...
Forum: Want To Buy
01-09-22, 06:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 481
Posted By cstar

Suntour chrome or gold 26 tooth freewheel cog

Looking for a Suntour 26 tooth, 4 tab freewheel sprocket, in either chrome or gold finish. Would also buy said sprocket with threads rather than tabs but I'm guessing that didn't exist. Thanks.
Forum: Want To Buy
01-04-22, 09:33 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 573
Posted By cstar

Dia Compe NGC982

Would love to buy a complete set of eccentric Dia Compe NGC982 cantilevers with hardware... Thanks
Forum: Want To Buy
12-30-21, 06:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 393
Posted By cstar

Suntour Vx BB for triple + tool

Interested in buying the special tool for installing/removing Suntour Vx style cartridge BB's and would also be interested in buying a Vx BB (the version marked Mountain/triple with ~130mm spindle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-21, 10:37 PM
Replies: 7,799
Views: 921,824
Posted By cstar

Today I finally made a tool to remove the Sugino...

Today I finally made a tool to remove the Sugino Autex self extracting crank bolts and caps that came on a free roadside bike I picked up. Unfortunately the bike did not come with the Sugino "special...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-21, 07:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,884
Posted By cstar

Cool frame. I had an unknown chrome atb frame...

Cool frame. I had an unknown chrome atb frame with tandem bottle mounts like that. It also had the portage braze ons. Funny how some fads came and went so quickly, I guess.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-21, 11:20 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 154,582
Posted By cstar

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-21, 10:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,544
Posted By cstar

Gorgeous bike you have there. I love a nice...

Gorgeous bike you have there. I love a nice Centurion. I've never seen them in this color scheme, boy do I like it. The guards red and white is nice, the magenta and yellow is great, but this is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-21, 07:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,884
Posted By cstar

Nifty! Thanks for the insight.

Nifty! Thanks for the insight.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-21, 05:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,884
Posted By cstar

BINGO. Now that I had some clue, I googled more...

BINGO. Now that I had some clue, I googled more and you're 100% spot on.

This leads me to wonder, what was the impetus for a portage strap? Why were 80s MTB'ers finding a need to carry their bikes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-21, 05:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,884
Posted By cstar

Odd braze ons found on vintage MTB frames

Hi all,

I recently picked up this sad but cool Univega Alpina Uno that I will be rehabbing. It has an odd pair of braze ons that I've found on other vintage MTBS, no luck googling their purpose....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-10-21, 03:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,316
Posted By cstar

Sorry it took me so long to respond but really,...

Sorry it took me so long to respond but really, thank you to everyone for all this info ❤

thook, if you vould measure your original BB and possibly send me some pictures of it I would be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-26-21, 07:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,316
Posted By cstar

Awesome, thank you!! Kind of makes me wonder...

Awesome, thank you!!

Kind of makes me wonder why there was ever a 127.5mm, since that .5mm split evenly is .25mm per side... I know there are situations where a quarter of a mm would be important...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-26-21, 05:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,316
Posted By cstar

I'm seeing a lot of 127mm BB's and not so many...

I'm seeing a lot of 127mm BB's and not so many 127.5mm BB's. That extra .5mm can't be a make or break detail can it?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-26-21, 05:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,316
Posted By cstar

Thank you for a very thoughtful and helpful...

Thank you for a very thoughtful and helpful response :) from one ProTour owner to another. I really appreciate it !

Yes, as you say and from what I gather a 127.5mm catridge BB with spacers should...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-26-21, 02:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,316
Posted By cstar

Sugino AT and MT68 spindle problems

Hi guys,

I'm hoping someone can shed some light on this one for me.

I have a 1984 Centurion Pro-Tour on which I am using a Sugino AT crankset. The bike came without the original BB...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-21, 03:41 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,269
Posted By cstar

That is a sharp looking bike. Nothing like a nice...

That is a sharp looking bike. Nothing like a nice Centurion. Turbos are classy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-21, 03:38 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,269
Posted By cstar

Luckily I have many spindles I've slowly...

Luckily I have many spindles I've slowly accumulated, I usually have what I need!

I like the Shimano 600 triple that has been suggested. Hadn't seen one before. Very attractive crank.

As a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-21, 03:36 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,269
Posted By cstar

Thanks for all this info! I have a Sugino...

Thanks for all this info!

I have a Sugino AT crank arm set I could use​​​​​, nice to know there isn't THAT much of a difference weight wise between those, the Ritchey logic ones, and the Flag...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-21, 03:30 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,269
Posted By cstar

I love the AT, it would be amazing if you could...

I love the AT, it would be amazing if you could weigh them!!!

Thank you all SO MUCH for all this info!! Love it. You given me tons of great options to ponder. I really appreciate it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-21, 03:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,271
Posted By cstar

I will add my .02 and back up what some others...

I will add my .02 and back up what some others are saying.

Suntour Mountech and Cyclone MKII both work. The Cyclone MKII is quickly becoming my all time favorite front derailleur, it just feels...
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