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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-24, 08:10 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 4,426
Posted By chuckybb

Works!

Yup! I crammed the 130 OLD on to the slightly narrower dropouts, and it works just fine:thumb:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 534
Posted By chuckybb

Hello Andrew, Here are some photos with and...

Hello Andrew, Here are some photos with and without
the O-ring:
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_4467_3c0a615a91d7c45a21ee6ae14a4a5c70c8d45f11.jpg...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-24, 10:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 534
Posted By chuckybb

Hunting for an old Dura ace FH-7700 right side rear Cone

While checking out some Dura ace FH-7700 hubs I picked up recently, I have found I need to replace two of the right (drive) side cones (3A0 9803). I've searched but have yet to find any available....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 4,426
Posted By chuckybb

Yes this question is different. I'm investigating...

Yes this question is different. I'm investigating options for the 3 Dura-ace 7700 hubs I just acquired. I'd rather not cut axles bend frames.Thanks for your comments.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 4,426
Posted By chuckybb

130mm for a 126mm hub frame Question

I'm correct in assuming that I could fit a 130mm OLN rear hub on an old steel frame that has an existing 126mm hub? Could I just put a smaller left hand axle spacer on to make up the 4mm? Any...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-13-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 4,426
Posted By chuckybb

130mm for a 126mm hub frame

I'm correct in assuming that I could fit a 130mm OLN rear hub on an old steel frame that has an existing 126mm hub?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 294
Posted By chuckybb

Replacement cup for a Sunshine 5345 hub

I'm finally getting around to fixing up a Sunshine 5345 rear hub. This hub needs a cup to replace the original stamped cup that was wicked messed up. The inside diameter of the place where it fits is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-24, 02:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 569
Posted By chuckybb

From the great Mr. Brown:...

From the great Mr. Brown: https://www.sheldonbrown.com/freewheels.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 569
Posted By chuckybb

Freewheel compatibility

I have a lovely old Campagnolo Victory rear hub with England (1.370"x 24tpi) threading. I'm thinking of changing the 13-21 freewheel to one with a bit larger cog. I have a Shimano MF-TZ500-6 Bicycle...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-03-24, 11:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 565
Posted By chuckybb

Wheel building question

I'm building a wheel with Mavic CXP Pro and Campagnolo Victory hub 36h and I've used LEFT Sapim Laser 2.0/1.5/2.0, RIGHT DT Swiss 2.0 (14g). It has trued-up and dished very easily but the tensions...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-20-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 777
Posted By chuckybb

Moldy leather saddle

I have an Ideale leather bike saddle that I bought in the mid 1970's. It was stored in a closet for years and has developed mold. I have tried removing the mold, but it just comes back. Thought I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-11-23, 11:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 771
Posted By chuckybb

Thanks Andrew R Stewart! Will do.

Thanks Andrew R Stewart! Will do.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-11-23, 11:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 771
Posted By chuckybb

I will check that on ebay, thanks Kontact. The...

I will check that on ebay, thanks Kontact. The reasons I'm hesitant about using the self-extractor thing are the horror stories about messing up the cranks with that system. I have stripped some...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-11-23, 10:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 771
Posted By chuckybb

Campagnolo Victory Crank Removal

I picked-up a 1985 Trek 760 with Campagnolo Victory cranks. I'm toying with the idea of removing the cranks to check-out the bottom bracket. It has the Campy self extracting crank system, so it looks...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-04-23, 01:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 597
Posted By chuckybb

'Wellgo WPD-800' pedals?

I picked up a bike last week that came with extra pedals. They are 'Wellgo WPD-800' pedals. I've never heard any thing about them. Interested especially as it seems that they are compatible with the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-23, 04:41 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 215
Posted By chuckybb

Mystery seatpost

I'm hoping someone here will help me identify this seatpost. It came on a 1984 Raleigh RacingUSA Grand Prix....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-23, 09:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,719
Posted By chuckybb

I tried pushing it out with a tool I made that is...

I tried pushing it out with a tool I made that is similar to the one bulgie made, with no luck. I tried pulling it out with a larger but similar tool, with no luck. After carefully cutting and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-23, 09:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,719
Posted By chuckybb

I tried heating the hub to about 300f and tugging...

I tried heating the hub to about 300f and tugging on the cup with no luck. I am thinking about making some cuts in the outside thickened rim and having another go. It seems really stuck in there.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-23, 10:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,719
Posted By chuckybb

One thing that still puzzles me is the thread...

One thing that still puzzles me is the thread like grooves just on the right (bad) side. I can't imagine what could have caused that....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-23, 03:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,719
Posted By chuckybb

So then the bearing friction created excessive...

So then the bearing friction created excessive heat, and caused the damage?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-23, 02:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,719
Posted By chuckybb

Hub shell cup like I've never seen before

I'm playing around with parts from my old Otero bike and I've recently gotten around to checking out the rear hub. It's a Sunshine 5345. The cones looked pretty good but the right side hub shell cup...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-07-22, 01:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 623
Posted By chuckybb

Bent steerer tube

The 25mm steerer tube on my 1965+/- Otero is bent near the base. There is a .5mm deep gouge near the bend. The fork and frame seem OK otherwise. I believe the fork is worth saving. I've never come...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-22, 06:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 366
Posted By chuckybb

Yup, fork is bent. Next on my list is to see if...

Yup, fork is bent. Next on my list is to see if that can be fixed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-22, 06:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 366
Posted By chuckybb

Thanks! Your response made my day. Yes, I'm...

Thanks! Your response made my day. Yes, I'm taking my time and enjoying learning about this bike. So many parts that are new to me. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-22, 12:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 366
Posted By chuckybb

Old Otero bottom bracket cup issue

I'm playing around with a 1970's Otero road bike. I was able to get the left side bottom bracket cone off along with the axle and cranks. I'm now trying to remove the drive side cone. I've put some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-22, 04:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,054
Posted By chuckybb

I have a similar situation with decals starting...

I have a similar situation with decals starting to peal. Just wondering if anyone has had success with any of these procedures?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-06-22, 08:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 443
Posted By chuckybb

Wheel out of true only while being ridden?

My young but 6'-1" tall ridding buddy asked if I could true up his front wheel (29" wheel w/2.6 inch wide mountain tires) on his Schwinn Axum mountain bike. We lifted the bike up and spun the wheel...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-06-22, 08:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,227
Posted By chuckybb

Thanks! Lots of good advice.

Thanks! Lots of good advice.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-29-22, 10:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,227
Posted By chuckybb

Tires for hookless rims

I picked up an old Otero road bike, I think made in the mid-seventies, that has a hook-less at the front. It is a Rigida Chromage Superchromix <74> 27 X 1 1/4" (H.P) Steel Rims 36H - France. The...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-22, 03:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 188
Posted By chuckybb

Altus clamp issues

I'm trying to remove the clamp form a Altus shifter. I thought removing the 5 point screw would do it, but no luck. Any suggestions?
The shifter is a Shimano Altus SL-M315. Exploded view is at: LINK...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-22, 10:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,721
Posted By chuckybb

Grease or Oil on Freewheel Pawls?

In the past, any freewheels that I have cleaned up and greased with the Park Tool poly-urea grease on the bearings and the pawls have sounded like the grease was preventing the pawls from functioning...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-14-22, 03:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 599
Posted By chuckybb

Two flats in six miles

Went for a ride on a rail to trail path today and had 2 puncture flats in less than 6 miles. The tires are 'Bell Flat Defense Hybrid Gravel Bike Tire' 700x38c. Seems like 'Flat Defense' is fiction....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-22, 02:50 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 249
Posted By chuckybb

Mystery Seatpost

I found this seatpost hammered into an old Atala tandem. After much effort it was divorced from the bike. Seems like a nice design, about 26.9mm dia. Does anyone knows who manufactured it? ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-22, 01:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 507
Posted By chuckybb

Pads seem undamaged. Brakes work fine. I will...

Pads seem undamaged. Brakes work fine. I will just leave it as is. Thanks all!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-22, 12:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 507
Posted By chuckybb

Is these Rims OK?

I have two older rims with the same sort of condition. I'm not sure if this is normal and just a result of the rim manufacture. Both occur right under the manufacture's sticker. Any thoughts?...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-22, 03:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 454
Posted By chuckybb

Excellent! Thanks!

Excellent! Thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-22, 03:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 454
Posted By chuckybb

Thanks! Just feeling-out the options.

Thanks! Just feeling-out the options.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-22, 12:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 454
Posted By chuckybb

Replace Shimano 105 (rd-1050) with Dura-ace rd-7400

Took a fall yesterday on my '87 Trek 560 and the 6 speed rd-1050 seems to have taken the brunt of it. My body protected most of the bike from the road, haha. I'm just wondering about replacing the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-22, 10:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 258
Posted By chuckybb

Rear derailleur cable fixing bolt problem

I'm trying to adjust my Shimano 105 (RD-1050) rear derailleur and the bolt part of the cable fixing bolt assemble just spins while attempting to tighten on the cable. I'm not sure if something was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-22, 11:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 442
Posted By chuckybb

Thanks rccardr! That does it!

Thanks rccardr! That does it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-22, 11:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 442
Posted By chuckybb

Not sure yet. Just exploring.

Not sure yet. Just exploring.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-22, 10:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 442
Posted By chuckybb

Shimano 600 mf 6208 rear hub "dust cover" removal and reinstallation

I've been working on a 1987 Trek 560 Pro Series and just wondering how to removal and reinstall Shimano 600 mf 6208 rear hub "dust cover". I was able to turn it about 1/8 turn and it didn't seem to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-22, 03:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 342
Posted By chuckybb

Flip-flop hub on old tandem Atala

I've been fixing-up an old tandem Atala and one thing I'm curious about is the flip-flop hub. I have seen what appears to be a second freewheel or cog on the left side but I'm not sure. I didn't know...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-27-22, 01:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 279
Posted By chuckybb

help with internal cable routing

I was struggling with replacing the rear shifter cable on my Trek 560 when after trying that black cable liner (too fat) I thought I could try pulling the new cable through the rear cablestay by...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-27-22, 12:14 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,428
Posted By chuckybb

Many hours on the 'Vittoria Zaffiro V Training...

Many hours on the 'Vittoria Zaffiro V Training Bicycle Tires" with no problems.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-22, 12:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,610
Posted By chuckybb

I'm using the black cable liner and that seems to...

I'm using the black cable liner and that seems to work just fine. Thanks to everyone for the good suggestions.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-28-21, 03:51 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,428
Posted By chuckybb

Thanks so much for the offer! I had some trainer...

Thanks so much for the offer! I had some trainer tires that have been put away in the attic, so I put one on an old heavy wheel and will swap when I want to hit the road. The comment about "small...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-27-21, 09:25 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,428
Posted By chuckybb

Road tires for use on a trainer

Any problem using road tires, like "Continental Supersport Plus", on a trainer?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-21, 12:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 864
Posted By chuckybb

Old Swallow tires

I'm working on a 1984 Trek 410 with what appear to be the original 27x1.25 Swallow tires. They have plenty of tread left, no cracks and seem supple. It would be crazy to think they are still good,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-21, 04:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,610
Posted By chuckybb

Vintage Trek bottom bracket open groove cable guide

I recently obtained a 1985 Trek 560 that has the derailleur cables running in grooves in the bottom bracket. Seems like this is a spot that creates a lot of friction in the cable movement. I'm just...
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