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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 06:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 702
Posted By John D

The Gant Challenge

I rode "The Gant Challange in Chicago. They made a course in the lakefront park on the grass, with watered down muddy sections. I rode my Schwinn King Sting with Stu Thompson handlebars.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 07:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 292
Posted By John D

2007-2008 model years.

2007-2008 model years.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,547,303
Posted By John D

Regarding the self adjusting levers, there is a...

Regarding the self adjusting levers, there is a spring inside that plastic housing that can easily be removed and then you have a free turning adjusting barrel. Takes less that a minute.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 09:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 728
Posted By John D

Sturmey Archer hub brake spoke

There is a mistake in the lacing on the Sturmey Archer hub brake, 2 heads down side by side.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 660
Posted By John D

You can take a pin punch to the race seat on the...

You can take a pin punch to the race seat on the fork, just go around the fork punching around the surface of the race seat to give it more edge.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-24, 10:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 320
Posted By John D

The one you call "rim puller" is a frame stay...

The one you call "rim puller" is a frame stay straightener.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,122
Posted By John D

Iso 547

You mean ISO 547
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 457
Posted By John D

Yes,The right tool is No Name Splined -3

​​​​​​Yes,The right tool is No Name Splined -3
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,104
Posted By John D

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Conloy a pioneer in aluminium alloy rims. Ad from Classic Rendezvous.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-24, 07:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 288
Posted By John D

Paging rhm , this guy needs help. rhm

Paging rhm , this guy needs help. rhm
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,522
Posted By John D

Maybe habit going back to the Cambio Corsa...

Maybe habit going back to the Cambio Corsa derailleur witch used the QR on the gear side.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,383
Posted By John D

Also looks like a Titanium Huret Duopar on the...

Also looks like a Titanium Huret Duopar on the rear.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 719
Posted By John D

For sure an old beat up Super Record with a shiny...

For sure an old beat up Super Record with a shiny new sticker.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 530
Posted By John D

These hubs are the one piece alloy version Phil...

These hubs are the one piece alloy version Phil makes starting in the nineties, you can remove the axle with 5 mm allen key as Brent noted.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-24, 02:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 252
Posted By John D

Big hole to clear spoke head, small hole for the...

Big hole to clear spoke head, small hole for the spoke elbow.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,556
Posted By John D

I don't get how you can use a threadless headset...

I don't get how you can use a threadless headset on a threaded fork. I have available a 1.25" threaded headset off of a Cannondale road bike, and a quill stem or 2 if you are interested.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-24, 01:25 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 5,251
Posted By John D

Drivetrain choice with the wheels you have

i believe that 105 hub you have is up to 10 speed, not 11 compatible.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-24, 09:46 AM
Replies: 3,021
Views: 876,219
Posted By John D

My 1968 Jack Taylor tandem with French Cyclo rear...

My 1968 Jack Taylor tandem with French Cyclo rear derailleur, Lefol fenders, 650b mavic Criterium rims, custom racks, Swiss made Lucifer generator set with fender mounted tail light/reflector....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-24, 02:19 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 5,251
Posted By John D

If it's not too late, you might want to measure...

If it's not too late, you might want to measure the seat tube ID without the shim.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-24, 07:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 755
Posted By John D

That is Shimano's date code, A=1976, look up...

That is Shimano's date code, A=1976, look up Shimano date codes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 755
Posted By John D

The "AB" is definitely a Shimano date code A is...

The "AB" is definitely a Shimano date code A is the year 1976, and B is the month of February.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 219
Views: 49,372
Posted By John D

This is a Camden Swallow style saddle. I could...

This is a Camden Swallow style saddle. I could not gather any information on this company, any insight would be appreciated....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 265
Posted By John D

How about mounting it to stem quill, it is 22.2.

How about mounting it to stem quill, it is 22.2.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,358
Posted By John D

Tiger, On my Benelux and Simplex versions the...

Tiger, On my Benelux and Simplex versions the shaft the pull chain goes through is adjustable by loosening a locknut and threading it in or out through the main body.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 49,372
Posted By John D

Thanks non-fixie, I really like your Lohmann...

Thanks non-fixie, I really like your Lohmann saddle!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 49,372
Posted By John D

Ideale No. 6 ...

Ideale No. 6
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 17,759
Posted By John D

For those of you who advocate grip shift but have...

For those of you who advocate grip shift but have worn grips on the shifter lesterOf Puppets I recommend a few wraps of "self fusing silicone tape" to renew the surface, never gets sticky.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-03-24, 12:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 733
Posted By John D

Sorry, but your pictures stay postage stamp size,...

Sorry, but your pictures stay postage stamp size, won't enlarge.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-23, 12:01 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,547,303
Posted By John D

And with a Terry tennis racket clip on the fork!

And with a Terry tennis racket clip on the fork!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-23, 08:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 343
Posted By John D

On the left is "Record", "Super Record" has black...

On the left is "Record", "Super Record" has black anodized control arm.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-23, 06:50 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,400
Posted By John D

One is a Campagagnolo tool with a handle,...

One is a Campagagnolo tool with a handle, theothers I have are hex shaped the lugs are 4.5 mm.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-23, 06:48 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,400
Posted By John D

Actually I have at least four tools with two...

Actually I have at least four tools with two prongs that fit your dimensions....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-23, 06:26 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,400
Posted By John D

I believe I have at least one of the tools...

I believe I have at least one of the tools available to use. I will know at 10:00 this morning central time.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-23, 02:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 146
Posted By John D

G0484 is not a serial number it is a Giant...

G0484 is not a serial number it is a Giant company production date code stamped on the dropout. Look on the non drive side dropout for the serial number.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-23, 10:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 333
Posted By John D

The 0, 3, 6, 9 is the degrees float adjustment,...

The 0, 3, 6, 9 is the degrees float adjustment, the - + is the tension adj.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-23, 10:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 497
Posted By John D

RE: pedals

Actually those are Campagnolo pedals with no quills.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-23, 06:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 497
Posted By John D

My guess is it is a generator bracket being used...

My guess is it is a generator bracket being used as a b-tension spring as the Campagnolo Super Record does not have one.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-23, 06:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 880
Posted By John D

ISO rim diameters: 650b and 27.5 = 584mm 700c...

ISO rim diameters:
650b and 27.5 = 584mm
700c and 29" = 622mm
27" == 630mm
So the radius of a 700c from hub center to rim is only 4mm less than 27".
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-23, 08:11 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,952
Posted By John D

That is a 1970s Paramount with Nervex...

That is a 1970s Paramount with Nervex Professional lugs, surely a repaint with 80s decals. There might be a number hidden under that thick paint on the dropout just in front of the rack screw.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-23, 07:02 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,000
Posted By John D

:popcorn

:popcorn
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-23, 05:20 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,133,292
Posted By John D

Paint, and everything on the bike are original,...

Paint, and everything on the bike are original, except for maybe the tires.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-23, 07:04 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,133,292
Posted By John D

Gitane Professional 1963, based on the Campy hub...

Gitane Professional 1963, based on the Campy hub date codes....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-23, 06:53 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,851
Posted By John D

I believe the serial number was originally on an...

I believe the serial number was originally on an aluminum plate riveted in those two holes on the bottom bracket. I think the the number you see was a later addition by a PO, possibly at the time of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-23, 11:39 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,423
Posted By John D

Campagnolo made levers that could be used either...

Campagnolo made levers that could be used either way in the late eighties-early nineties, pre ergo power brifters. C Record, chorus, athena...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-23, 05:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 530
Posted By John D

Those are GB Arret levers

Those are GB Arret levers
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-23, 09:52 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,966
Posted By John D

I have discovered that if you back out the...

I have discovered that if you back out the centering screw on top of the caliper it gives a bit more clearance. You then re-center by moving the whole caliper. This also spreads the pads out more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-23, 08:09 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,361
Posted By John D

PM sent, see you on the weekend.

PM sent, see you on the weekend.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-23, 07:46 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,820
Posted By John D

Congratulations, so is the cup left or right hand...

Congratulations, so is the cup left or right hand threaded?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-23, 12:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 511
Posted By John D

Torch brazed in Chicago in 1979, 1980 model Super...

Torch brazed in Chicago in 1979, 1980 model Super Le Tour. The lugged frame bikes used a different serial format, can't stamp a number on the head tube with the head lug there.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-23, 09:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 633
Posted By John D

The pedal looks like a KKT Lightning, not a bear...

The pedal looks like a KKT Lightning, not a bear trap. I bought an 80s Traveler for those pedals and a Brooks Proffessional for a decent price.
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