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Forum: Folding Bikes
05-03-22, 11:38 AM
Replies: 1,567
Views: 741,814
Posted By densolo

Hi FFFietsen , Thanks for asking! Yes I did get...

Hi FFFietsen , Thanks for asking!
Yes I did get my first folding bike! I travelled to Montreal to get it. Motobecanes' with Pantin badges, I thought, signified a 1960s produced bicycle. But I think...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-22, 09:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,168
Posted By densolo

​​​oneclick , thanks again for your comment! Your...

​​​oneclick , thanks again for your comment! Your mention of 10x26 did the trick. Confusing (10mm with 26 TPI), but at least I understand now. Thanks again!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-22, 09:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,168
Posted By densolo

Ok. I think I got it. M9 26 TPI and M10 26...

Ok. I think I got it.

M9 26 TPI and M10 26 TPI (Campagnolo).
https://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/basic-thread-concepts#article-section-6
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-22, 08:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,168
Posted By densolo

Thanks for your response. I'm gonna have to...

Thanks for your response. I'm gonna have to recheck because all three axles are 26 TPI. Therefore, they cannot be M9 and M10.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-22, 08:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,168
Posted By densolo

I think I got it. The 8.8mm measurement may...

I think I got it.

The 8.8mm measurement may be a M9. And the 9.8mm measurement may be a M10.
The 9.4mm is definitely a 3/8" axle (as I'm using a wingnut to check the thread fit, and it fits...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-22, 02:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,168
Posted By densolo

The first picture is QR front. Second picture is...

The first picture is QR front. Second picture is QR rear. These two are from a batch I picked up in Montreal (I would say these are 30+ years old).
The third picture is a QR rear that I picked up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-22, 10:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,168
Posted By densolo

New vs. old quick release axle diameter

I picked up a bunch of axles a few months back. I'm now trying to put hubs back together and need some parts. But I'm a little confused.

Front QR axles have a diameter of ~8.8 mm?
Rear QR axles...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-13-22, 09:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,491
Posted By densolo

What I like about the Japanese bikes (now that...

What I like about the Japanese bikes (now that I'm building my own) is that from the 70's to current day, a large proportion of riders are my height! Lol. More selection means better deals! And there...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-13-22, 09:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,491
Posted By densolo

The tape (or strap?) on the top tube is to...

The tape (or strap?) on the top tube is to prevent damage from the handlebars swaying side-to-side. I noticed that a lot of Keirin bikes have that tape.

Well it does seem the going rate for...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-07-22, 06:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,491
Posted By densolo

$950 CAD ...

$950 CAD
https://www.pedalroom.com/bike/katakura-silk-pista-46498

I figure Sam (the seller) is on Bikeforum, so hopefully he doesn't mind me posting it here.
Sam told me he purchased it from...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-30-22, 10:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,491
Posted By densolo

Ahhhh! Search "track bike" on eBay and see...

Ahhhh! Search "track bike" on eBay and see results. Thanks burnthesheep . I feel stupid now. :)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-30-22, 06:42 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,491
Posted By densolo

This tells me that the people snapping up NJS...

This tells me that the people snapping up NJS frames are keeping them. Another good reason to buy one when it becomes available.

I saw a Youtube video on Keirin races. It looked like a 90's video....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-30-22, 06:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,491
Posted By densolo

There's one up for sale not too far from me. And...

There's one up for sale not too far from me. And it's vintage which I like!
I'm just doing some research before I splurge. I bought a bike in November and December now.
So I'm concerned that I'm...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-28-22, 12:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,491
Posted By densolo

Japanese track bike imports

I'm new to fixed-gear bikes and track bikes and only started learning more about them (in the last week). I saw a beautiful track bike that I like. The problem is that I'm not ready to shell out that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-22, 02:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 905
Posted By densolo

Awesome. I think you answered my question! So it...

Awesome. I think you answered my question! So it is possible.

By drivetrain, I mean the chainwheel (Dancing Chain uses this term instead of chainring, sorry), plus chain plus freewheel. So the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-22, 12:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 905
Posted By densolo

I figure the answer was no (why hasn't anyone...

I figure the answer was no (why hasn't anyone tried it before?) as well, but I thought I'd ask. I've never seen it written anywhere.

But theoretically, if I leave the fixed cup, adjustable cup in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-22, 12:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 905
Posted By densolo

Drivetrain swapping?

Is drivetrain swapping a possibility?


What I mean by that is, swapping a french threaded freewheel (and drivetrain) with an english threaded freewheel (and drivetrain)?


Why would I want to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-22, 11:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,589
Posted By densolo

I ordered the Maillard freewheel removal tool...

I ordered the Maillard freewheel removal tool listed on eBay (from Greece) and I can attest that the item is new and worked for me. I was fairly impressed that I only had to wait 12 days to receive...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-22, 02:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,670
Posted By densolo

Thanks SJX426 for the image! Flat-spots. That's...

Thanks SJX426 for the image! Flat-spots. That's the term used. I saw a video (Oz Cycle) on Youtube where he built a tool to deal with flat-spots.

But I like your solution better because it uses...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-22, 10:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,670
Posted By densolo

Thanks Classtime , I'll leave the bent rim for...

Thanks Classtime , I'll leave the bent rim for the rear wheel then :thumb:

I'm loving the new hobby. It's not too complicated, but difficult enough. A perfect winter project. :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-22, 10:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,670
Posted By densolo

Thanks for tip repechage , I didn't know you...

Thanks for tip repechage , I didn't know you could radial true a rim through spoke adjustments. I'll have to check out some more youtube videos.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-22, 10:08 PM
Replies: 499
Views: 43,213
Posted By densolo

Has anyone heard of New Hudson bikes before?...

Has anyone heard of New Hudson bikes before? Tri-velox derailleur? 1930's. Looks cool.

I can't share the Kijiji ad because I don't have 10 posts. But you can find it in Truro, NS. for $650.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-22, 04:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,670
Posted By densolo

Thanks for all your replies! I'm actually...

Thanks for all your replies!

I'm actually new to bicycle repair. So I've rebuilt the rear wheel once (with some transplanted spokes) but the spokes were 2.0mm vs 1.8mm (original). So I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-22, 01:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,670
Posted By densolo

Bent rim front or rear?

Hi all,

I picked up a vintage Motobecane a few months back with a bent rim in the rear wheel. The rear wheel was disassembled and I'm waiting for parts to rebuild it. In the meantime I've...
Forum: Introductions
12-18-21, 07:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 530
Posted By densolo

Thanks cyclic_eric for the catalogues. Even...

Thanks cyclic_eric for the catalogues. Even better than the bulgier.net site!
Hello Shortwave !
Forum: Introductions
12-16-21, 10:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 530
Posted By densolo

Thanks cyclic_eric , glad to be here! I've been...

Thanks cyclic_eric , glad to be here! I've been somewhat obsessed with the Motobecane (for the past month). I picked it up based on a blurry picture and an obscure name (I hadn't heard of Motobecane...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-15-21, 06:07 PM
Replies: 1,567
Views: 741,814
Posted By densolo

I'm looking to buy my first folding bicycle in a...

I'm looking to buy my first folding bicycle in a few days :) Hopefully I get it. I'll post pictures when I reach 10 posts. :P
Forum: Introductions
12-15-21, 06:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 530
Posted By densolo

Hello from Newmarket Canada

Hi all,

I'm new to the forums and wanted to say hello. I've been riding bicycles since the age of 8. I started on one of those "banana" bikes back in the 80's. It got stolen and I got it back...
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