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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-23, 09:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 573
Posted By Steelman54

nomadmax, good info, Yes I know I-Pro. Roger...

nomadmax, good info, Yes I know I-Pro. Roger helped me out a few years back by checking my Waterford fork for me. Did not know he does the rebuilds.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-23, 09:47 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,481
Posted By Steelman54

Agree, you probably need to get used to it,...

Agree, you probably need to get used to it, adjust it or find one that works for you. Changing saddles for me is a big pain as once it is dialed in I don't want to move it.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-23, 09:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 717
Posted By Steelman54

What kind of shifter? Shimano brake lever style,...

What kind of shifter? Shimano brake lever style, downtube shifter? If brake lever style spraying degreaser isn't usually done, I'd look for a frayed shifter cable.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-27-23, 11:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 573
Posted By Steelman54

New cable installed, shifting is perfect.

New cable installed, shifting is perfect.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-18-23, 03:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 573
Posted By Steelman54

Update on this, and I will state up front I...

Update on this, and I will state up front I should have looked first. Anyhow, a drop or of oil seemed to improve the thumb lever action, shifting seemed good with a nice click. However, it would...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-15-23, 04:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 573
Posted By Steelman54

I've read about not greasing everything in these...

I've read about not greasing everything in these types of shifters, be it Campy or Shimano. Will try to get a drop of oil in there at the thumb shifter pivot and hope it does it.

FBinNY, if it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-15-23, 01:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 573
Posted By Steelman54

FBinNY, Thanks for the info on this. Will...

FBinNY,

Thanks for the info on this. Will try and get a drop of oil, I assume, in at the thumb lever pivot. Weird it's never happened before, but I'm riding this bike less, so maybe it got...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-14-23, 06:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 573
Posted By Steelman54

Campy Centaur Left Shifter Issue

Been searching around to figure this out.

My left shifter (front derailleur) shifts fine in either direction at least as far as chain movement from one chainring to the other goes.

However,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-14-23, 02:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 773
Posted By Steelman54

I have the Centaur 11 speed and recently, as in...

I have the Centaur 11 speed and recently, as in this entire season, shifting was dicey, it would either shift a couple of cogs in either direction or shift in a delayed kind of action. Numerous...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-23, 08:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,067
Posted By Steelman54

He did a Gitane for a friend of mine, does nice...

He did a Gitane for a friend of mine, does nice work, man of few words.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-22, 10:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,142
Posted By Steelman54

Notch sensitivity can be an issue with Titanium,...

Notch sensitivity can be an issue with Titanium, shouldn't be an issue on bike saddle rails, but I do have a friend who had one fail. Don't jam it full forward or back against the bends and you...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-02-22, 06:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 514
Posted By Steelman54

I accidently posted before I finished, the...

I accidently posted before I finished, the levers, which are sold, were here:

Well, Finally the Brake Levers - Bike Forums...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-22, 07:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,460
Posted By Steelman54

At times hard to tell but from this photo the...

At times hard to tell but from this photo the fork looks bent to me. Seems to be pushed back a bit.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-23-22, 07:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 468
Posted By Steelman54

I used the Weinmanns for a while, just had to...

I used the Weinmanns for a while, just had to make sure cable reached to other side. Yeah, not sure what the thinking was, but these looked nice and worked well.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-22-22, 12:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 476
Posted By Steelman54

Well, Finally the Brake Levers

Sorry for all the posts, files apparently exceed limits. Same rules as 2 previous posts.

Shimano Gray 600 Levers - New, never mounted/used, needs to go to a good home. $20.00 Shipped. Pending ...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-22-22, 12:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 514
Posted By Steelman54

More Calipers and Levers

OK, accidently posted thread, so easier to just add another one. CONUS only, paypal, check or local pickup, and I ship within a few days.

Dia Compe 500 Sidepulls - Weinman copies with maybe some...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-22-22, 12:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 468
Posted By Steelman54

Brake Levers and Calipers

OK, the clean up and make space effort continues, some bit for sale here.

CONUS only
Paypal or check or local pick up
I ship within a few days depending on schedule
Ask questions

Weinmann...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-12-22, 07:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 607
Posted By Steelman54

Great, and yes this is a way cool crankset. Too...

Great, and yes this is a way cool crankset. Too cool to just hang on my shelf, enjoy.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-06-22, 11:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 462
Posted By Steelman54

Agree, these are great items, shiifted well on a...

Agree, these are great items, shiifted well on a Centurian lemans I had some time back. I'm sure someone can use them.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-05-22, 02:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 462
Posted By Steelman54

Price lowered to move these.....

Price lowered to move these.....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-22, 02:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,078
Posted By Steelman54

Yup, its at the weld of rolled and welded type...

Yup, its at the weld of rolled and welded type tube. Has it always been there? Almost looks like perhaps poor finish at the tube level or at Motobecane, just a guess. Either way not great.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-04-22, 09:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 607
Posted By Steelman54

Chombi, yes it is and it is sold, just time to...

Chombi, yes it is and it is sold, just time to move on from some of this stuff.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-03-22, 01:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 255
Posted By Steelman54

Lyotard Pedals - 9/16" Threaded

Steel Lyotard pedals, 9/16" (English) threaded. These were repacked with Phill Wood grease and spin well. Low overall usage I swapped them out with some Campagnolo pedals I had but kept these for the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-03-22, 01:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 462
Posted By Steelman54

Suntour Cyclone FD, RD & Shifters

A set of front and clamp on rear derailleurs along with the somewhat unique shifters (shifters sit on top of down tube instead of sides). Photo shows how shifters are on top of the clamp.

I'd rate...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-03-22, 01:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 607
Posted By Steelman54

Stronglight 107 Crankset

I'm cleaning up my workshop area and have more bike stuff that I'll never use, so hopefully will go to someone who can and will use.

I ship within 3 days, I'm not Amazon.
Continental US only...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-02-22, 05:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 741
Posted By Steelman54

Honestly, to me it sounds like time for a new rim...

Honestly, to me it sounds like time for a new rim a 1/2" (0.500") lateral movement is pretty far out. If Aluminum check for cracking if you think you want to play with it, but I'd get a new rim.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-22, 09:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 425
Posted By Steelman54

And my Volkswagen oil cap where you add the oil...

And my Volkswagen oil cap where you add the oil says to use Castrol! I've used Mobil 1 for 6 years now with no issues. I'd imagine there might some differences, hard to imagine the Park stuff isn't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-22, 09:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 889
Posted By Steelman54

Sure looks like the threads on the Helicomatic...

Sure looks like the threads on the Helicomatic hub are stripped/worn away. Can't imagine the lock ring in much better, looks like time for a new hub set up to me.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-22, 09:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,165
Posted By Steelman54

I usually put the freewheel tool in a vise, set...

I usually put the freewheel tool in a vise, set the wheel with freewheel down and unscrew. As Mr. 66 mentioned they can be on there pretty darn tight. Take your time and I noted that you "made" a 2...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-22, 08:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 869
Posted By Steelman54

Well no one else has jumped in on this. I'll...

Well no one else has jumped in on this. I'll start by stating you want/need your cleats set up correctly; otherwise, you will have knee pain and other issues. Basically, you want the ball of your...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-22, 11:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 473
Posted By Steelman54

Agree with Koyote, sounds like the "dish" is...

Agree with Koyote, sounds like the "dish" is incorrect. I'd return it to the bike shop and have the fix. Easily done.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-12-22, 12:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 399
Posted By Steelman54

Park Dishing Tool - WAG-3

A Park dishing tool, model WAG-3. I don't need as I have a 2nd one, why do I have 2, not exactly sure here as I don't use them all that much. Either way this one has to go, nothing wrong with it.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-12-22, 12:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 300
Posted By Steelman54

Nitto Model 176 and 177 Handlebars

Nitto handlebars in 420 mm width and 26.0 mm at the stem, models 176 and 177 (noodle bar). I ordered both at the same time and they are just too wide for me. I got a 400 Model 177 on the bike, I...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-12-22, 12:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 397
Posted By Steelman54

Nitto Seat Post

I've got some more items just taking up space, hoping someone can use these.

I usually ship in 1 to 3 days, I'm not Amazon
Paypal, check (ship after it clears), local pickup welcome

Nitto 65...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-22, 01:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 306
Posted By Steelman54

Waiting a year and a half seems long enough to...

Waiting a year and a half seems long enough to me, doesn't seem like they are gonna step up so to speak and honor whatever the deal was. Up to you to determine how much to chase them, but I'd move...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-22, 01:13 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,099
Posted By Steelman54

FWIW on saddles and shorts. 1. I put a...

FWIW on saddles and shorts.

1. I put a saddle, selle san marco something or other on my last build about 3 years back. It's got the cut out in the middle, I've always had problems there with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-22, 01:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,821
Posted By Steelman54

Most times freewheels can be soaked in some type...

Most times freewheels can be soaked in some type of cleaning agent, I use kerosene as it is what I usually have around the garage for my kerosene heater. If it sticks, give it a good soak as oil...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-22, 06:10 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,568
Posted By Steelman54

My question is why you want Titanium crank arm...

My question is why you want Titanium crank arm extractors? Titanium, in general, is a poor material for fastening type applications though though overall the Titanium 64 alloy has good strength. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-22, 08:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 819
Posted By Steelman54

If you must save weight or have been lucky,...

If you must save weight or have been lucky, great. Aluminum is a great material but a poor choice for a nipple as it is prone to galling (mentioned above) and stripped threads in the hands of...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-22, 07:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 786
Posted By Steelman54

Spécialités TA makes all kinds of chainrings,...

Spécialités TA makes all kinds of chainrings, look here to see what may be available. Looks like the SRAM is a 130 BCD chainring. Check here: https://www.peterwhitecycles.com/tach.php#alize
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-22, 08:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,546
Posted By Steelman54

Very nice, enjoy!

Very nice, enjoy!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-22, 08:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 451
Posted By Steelman54

2nd for Michelin, plus they have smooth stems,...

2nd for Michelin, plus they have smooth stems, i.e. not threaded, which work great with my Silca pump. Quality has been great for lots of years.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-22, 10:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 363
Posted By Steelman54

In manufacturing there is a tolerance on drawn...

In manufacturing there is a tolerance on drawn wire. 0.04 mm = 0.0015 inches. I would hazard a guess that +/- 0.002 inches is normal tolerance here, so no issue. Spoke breakage is due to several...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-22, 10:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 790
Posted By Steelman54

Well that certainly appears to be a crack to me...

Well that certainly appears to be a crack to me from the photo. If indeed a crack, then personally, I wouldn't ride it much more than around the neighborhood myself to check adjustments, etc. if I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-22, 08:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 981
Posted By Steelman54

Wheels will make your wallet lighter which could...

Wheels will make your wallet lighter which could make you faster, but otherwise all things being relatively equal, new wheels will not make you faster. Of course if your hubs are shot and you are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-22, 08:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 351
Posted By Steelman54

Just happened to catch this and looked at Bike...

Just happened to catch this and looked at Bike Hand as I never heard of them. I have the Park truing stand but without the tilting head but the Bike Hand looks like a direct knockoff, but I don't...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-16-22, 09:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 394
Posted By Steelman54

Saddles - 2 Available

Both items pending sold

I have saddles taking up space, hopefully someone can use them.

I tried to rate conservatively
Ask questions or let me know if you need more or better photos
Paypal...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-09-22, 07:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 541
Posted By Steelman54

Thanks, hope that helps someone. I don't know if...

Thanks, hope that helps someone. I don't know if Shimano mountain and road bike cassettes use the same spline.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-08-22, 07:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 541
Posted By Steelman54

OK, tried to get a better shot of the drive...

OK, tried to get a better shot of the drive spline on these cassettes, both are the same. Not Campagnolo, so that probably leaves Shimano, but which one I don't know as I'm not familiar with all the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-22, 08:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 544
Posted By Steelman54

Rock is a poor braking compound, so I'd pitch 'em.

Rock is a poor braking compound, so I'd pitch 'em.
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