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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 02:32 AM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 918,400
Posted By mechanicmatt

Finally, new bike day...

...my first new frame with a lot of new parts in probably 20+ years. I will write up the parts elsewhere. Now I just get to ride it. It was my birthday gift to myself last year and I guess again...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 06:26 AM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 918,400
Posted By mechanicmatt

Progress

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-11-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 4,028
Posted By mechanicmatt

Ok, I need to ask what is the Doneem hypothesis? ...

Ok, I need to ask what is the Doneem hypothesis? I know it'll be something obvious, but I want to hear.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,316
Posted By mechanicmatt

Need to see your whole bike. I have the same...

Need to see your whole bike. I have the same frame.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,342
Posted By mechanicmatt

Do you like those tires?

Do you like those tires?
Forum: Commuting
03-08-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 8,411
Posted By mechanicmatt

Not really, just keep them in a garage or shed,...

Not really, just keep them in a garage or shed, need to be out of the sun for UV breakdown and not get the full on feel of the seasons.

I am familiar with where you live, I drive through there on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,245
Posted By mechanicmatt

The bike shop I worked in actually sold quite a...

The bike shop I worked in actually sold quite a few miele's. Most had just a chrome fork that was miele branded. So if you ever find a miele chrome fork, your basically there on matching original...
Forum: Commuting
02-28-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 8,411
Posted By mechanicmatt

Savannah,TN? I go there for work a bunch. I have...

Savannah,TN? I go there for work a bunch. I have some farm land spots I ride around. Careful of people with dogs, near Shiloh. Best and scariest workout ever.

Nice choice to begin riding again...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-28-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,281
Posted By mechanicmatt

I have a 750 that I converted. I did just rebuild...

I have a 750 that I converted. I did just rebuild the rear wheel but the rim was in excellent shape. I reused the same spokes to a fairly standard spec Shimano Deore MTB hub (135 width). Just used...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 843
Posted By mechanicmatt

Has anyone actually used either of these rims? ...

Has anyone actually used either of these rims? Do they hold up?
Forum: Commuting
02-16-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 8,411
Posted By mechanicmatt

Where's middle TN. Like Nashville or Jackson? ...

Where's middle TN. Like Nashville or Jackson? Or middle of nowhere Tennessee where there isn't any bike shops. I live outside of Chattanooga, lots of shops here.

That said, if your only other...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-23, 08:07 PM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 918,400
Posted By mechanicmatt

I have been sitting on the frame for like 9...

I have been sitting on the frame for like 9 months. I have slowly been acquiring all the parts I needed. But mostly I just haven't made time to finish building it. I have had some sort of mental...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-23, 08:31 AM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 918,400
Posted By mechanicmatt

Headset removed, reinstalled, cut down steerer, added headset and stem stack....

...and mounted wheels. Rolling Chassis. Had to make my own cup remover though. Worked great.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-23, 12:24 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,250
Posted By mechanicmatt

Yeah I'd agree with this. Pump though I'd maybe...

Yeah I'd agree with this. Pump though I'd maybe leave.

Silver wheels, black tires, new tape, and saddle would go a long way.

Otherwise, I'd find more things to make it more blue.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-23, 07:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,266
Posted By mechanicmatt

https://www.rivbike.com/products/hz-fixed-cup-wren...

https://www.rivbike.com/products/hz-fixed-cup-wrench

Rivendell made a new one that is reasonable.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-23, 08:49 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,063
Posted By mechanicmatt

Get to know your tubing. Columbus, Reynolds, True...

Get to know your tubing. Columbus, Reynolds, True temper, Ishwata, and Tange. Look for double butted or better. That's a pretty general answer, a good frame can be upgraded with lighter parts.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-23, 08:14 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,876
Posted By mechanicmatt

My favorite Pick n Pull in KC was called

...Gimnasio, salón de belleza y salvamento de autos de José.

Or roughly Jose's gymnasium, beauty salon, and auto salvage.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-09-23, 07:11 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,136
Posted By mechanicmatt

I basically agree with your thoughts. I tried to...

I basically agree with your thoughts. I tried to use a 56cm and a 54cm. These had long top tubes and short headtubes. The 56 I tried to make it work but it felt too long, like 80's road bike long....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-23, 11:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 922
Posted By mechanicmatt

Ive had good luck with the....

...velo orange headset. Just the regular ball bearing one.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-17-23, 07:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 511
Posted By mechanicmatt

I have these and IMHO they are the best...

I have these and IMHO they are the best thumbshifters ever made. They work exactly for Shimano 7 & 8 speed setups.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-23, 07:07 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,906
Posted By mechanicmatt

Mid 90's Paramount.

Mid 90's Paramount.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-23, 06:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 482
Posted By mechanicmatt

If you look where the threads end you have your...

If you look where the threads end you have your answer. It's cut down. That way you can make many many forks for many sizes and just cut it down to the frame you need.

You do this by mounting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-23, 08:02 AM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 918,400
Posted By mechanicmatt

Finished the second wheel today. There's a black...

Finished the second wheel today. There's a black mountain monstercross that's going to get built.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-23, 05:05 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,446
Posted By mechanicmatt

I think you got to rethink this slightly. Not so...

I think you got to rethink this slightly. Not so much downhill but uphill. I think it was for traction while climbing. Going up was just as important as going down.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-23, 04:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 409
Posted By mechanicmatt

Old school way was to just bend pad brackets just...

Old school way was to just bend pad brackets just slightly while using the old flat pads.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-23, 12:01 AM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 918,400
Posted By mechanicmatt

Built a totally new front wheel...

...just need to build a back one. It was cathartic activity this weekend, the man who taught me how to build wheels passed away in November but I just found out last week. I built the wheel in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-23, 09:39 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,342
Posted By mechanicmatt

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/942000-...

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/942000-sheldon-brown-s-phil-wood-framed-commuter.html

I once met a guy who had Sheldon build him a top shelf bike from the bottom up. Just an interesting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-23, 09:42 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 7,413
Posted By mechanicmatt

If it is cromoly you are good to go. This one is...

If it is cromoly you are good to go. This one is more like an early 2000's though. Likely the year before they changed to aluminum frames and went to 7300 numberage.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-23, 04:59 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,804
Posted By mechanicmatt

I'm jealous. I'll be in the area in a week. I'm...

I'm jealous. I'll be in the area in a week. I'm going to make this. Looked like it was slogging fun.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-23, 05:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 482
Posted By mechanicmatt

Somewhere around '93 or '94 ish

Somewhere around '93 or '94 ish
Forum: Commuting
04-07-23, 07:21 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,373,601
Posted By mechanicmatt

This thing is awesome. I have a MC in the box...

This thing is awesome. I have a MC in the box still in the garage because I can't seem to get to building it. What size tires did you have on there.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-23, 05:02 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,587
Posted By mechanicmatt

I've had an old uniglide one that had the teeth...

I've had an old uniglide one that had the teeth grind down and an Ice Toolz version cracked apart like yours. It is likely from over hardening the steel, which will make it strong but instead of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-22, 09:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,597
Posted By mechanicmatt

I do this...

...my only changes are that I use Finish Line wet lube (heavy like Phil's) and usually I take the freewheel off and do that soak from both sides.

I'm no expert either though. Pastor Bob is.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-09-22, 07:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 715
Posted By mechanicmatt

Check out the Poseidon Bikes X and Redwood, but...

Check out the Poseidon Bikes X and Redwood, but also others have stuff at that price point. Kona Rove has a model in that range too. Lots of awesome used stuff too in that range.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-22, 07:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,331
Posted By mechanicmatt

First off the picture is hilarious. Second. 750's...

First off the picture is hilarious. Second. 750's of that time frame (and I own one) are really kinda funny geometry. Maybe try just mounting up some 26" with some crappy clamper brakes on the fender...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-18-22, 06:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,131
Posted By mechanicmatt

I like 3 lubes for the Chain...

Regular Triflow is a nice middle ground and can be lubing for all things needing lube.

Finish Line wet is heavier and last well in rainy environments but it will act like a heavy oil (dark stuff...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-22, 09:19 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 30,364
Posted By mechanicmatt

Thanks fellas, what is your crank arm length? ...

Thanks fellas, what is your crank arm length?

Mine just made it to my house this week.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-22, 03:18 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 30,364
Posted By mechanicmatt

Resurrecting a zombie. :cry: I'm getting one...

Resurrecting a zombie. :cry:

I'm getting one soon. I'm excited. Monstercross in kinda blue. Anyone have trouble with toe strike? I'm getting a 56cm.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-22, 01:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,314
Posted By mechanicmatt

I had the same problem, but I had a similar step...

I had the same problem, but I had a similar step down ferrel that was similar. You just use your hand lathe to get it to the right fit.:P I.E. put the ferrell in a drill chuck, hit the trigger, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-22, 07:37 PM
Replies: 419
Views: 69,425
Posted By mechanicmatt

I am eager to see what it looks like and what...

I am eager to see what it looks like and what your impressions are whenever you receive it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-22, 02:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,619
Posted By mechanicmatt

Pics of the Schwalbe's

First is the Black Jack, second is Smart Sam
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-22, 02:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,619
Posted By mechanicmatt

no one has recommended a tire so I will...

I have recently replaced all the 26" MTB tires in the fleet with Schwalbe Black Jack's and Smart Sam's and I think they work great, kinda cheapy and have enough tread in the middle to roll smooth and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-22, 11:34 AM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,342
Posted By mechanicmatt

Soma Dream Bars...they're 31.5" wide, like so...

Soma Dream Bars...they're 31.5" wide, like so wide, I may cut mine down a bit, but very fun to ride with.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-22, 05:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 648
Posted By mechanicmatt

'95 Alpina 502? Look at different examples...

'95 Alpina 502? Look at different examples through the years. '97 is when v brakes start taking over so the cantilever bridge may only be on lower end models around then.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-22, 11:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 648
Posted By mechanicmatt

92-Mid 90's Univega mtb Look up Alpina 5.3...

92-Mid 90's Univega mtb

Look up Alpina 5.3 to 5.7 from '94.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-22, 07:04 AM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,342
Posted By mechanicmatt

Those are not bad cranks. Just low end. What...

Those are not bad cranks. Just low end. What makes you think they are no longer usable? Those are steel rings, so they should have worn slowly.

Pore shifting is more likely caused by rusty chains,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-24-22, 12:56 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,918
Posted By mechanicmatt

Jamis Renegade or Diamondback Haanjo? ...

Jamis Renegade or Diamondback Haanjo?

https://www.diamondback.com/bikes/road-gravel-bikes/haanjo-7c-carbon-4484
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-22, 12:49 PM
Replies: 303
Views: 28,302
Posted By mechanicmatt

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-24-22, 12:45 PM
Replies: 1,976
Views: 432,686
Posted By mechanicmatt

Touring bike on a mountain bike trail count?

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-22, 06:31 AM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 505,989
Posted By mechanicmatt

You can't show off all this beautifulness and not...

You can't show off all this beautifulness and not say who did the new brazing and painting. And it is you, then take a bow, it's amazing.
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