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10-29-23, 02:35 PM
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Posted By Unca_Sam

As reliable as the AW is, I would not expect a...

As reliable as the AW is, I would not expect a remarkable difference in performance. I'm sure you could transfer parts from a '55 into a hub made right up until 1980, but I've never seen a hub with a...
10-27-23, 01:27 PM
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Posted By Unca_Sam

Several differences sabotage your point: Disc...

Several differences sabotage your point:
Disc rotors are not integral to the structure of the motorcycle wheel; your bicycle rim is the keystone to a functioning wheel.
Disc brake pads are not...
10-27-23, 12:46 PM
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Posted By Unca_Sam

The only 'abrading' I've done on chromed steel...

The only 'abrading' I've done on chromed steel rims is to use aluminum foil and brine to polish rust specks off of the chrome. Roughing up the sidewall does improve braking; there are steel 27" rims...
10-27-23, 11:04 AM
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Posted By Unca_Sam

JaccoW , Without a front brake, you're losing...

JaccoW , Without a front brake, you're losing over 50% of your ability to stop quickly in an emergency. I would be ok with that in a recreational bike, but not a bike I'd be mingling with traffic...
10-25-23, 10:41 AM
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Posted By Unca_Sam

:foo: You're replacing a coaster brake single...

:foo: You're replacing a coaster brake single speed with a three speed hub? If you replace the hub with a 3 speed hub model without another coaster brake, you will have 0 brakes. I advise against...
10-25-23, 10:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,197
Posted By Unca_Sam

The thread gauge doesn't lie. Google says SAE...

The thread gauge doesn't lie. Google says SAE coarse and British Standard Whitworth are the same up to 1/4" diameter bolts. 7/32" x 28 tpi is British standard fine, which agrees with current UNF...
10-25-23, 07:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,197
Posted By Unca_Sam

I know this is a geriatric thread, but I'm...

I know this is a geriatric thread, but I'm running into the same issue on my 1969 Raleigh Superbe. I have all the bolts, but I want to mount a rack along with the rear fender. I have the same issue;...
10-18-23, 07:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 936
Posted By Unca_Sam

I'm curious if this has sold. The album links are...

I'm curious if this has sold. The album links are defunct (perhaps intentionally).
10-12-23, 09:51 AM
Replies: 82,870
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Posted By Unca_Sam

AHH!! she dropped the price!! I was going to...

AHH!! she dropped the price!! I was going to scavenge this bike for parts on the men's Superbe, but determined it's not worth the immense bad Karma to break up such a pristine example. She asked me...
10-03-23, 10:08 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,712
Posted By Unca_Sam

Why is this quantified?? Imagine the...

Why is this quantified??


Imagine the chafing everywhere.

I didn't, and then I did because I felt a compulsion to do so. I also tend to coordinate the colors on the jersey to a bike I own :o.
10-02-23, 03:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,106
Posted By Unca_Sam

Yeah, but maybe he's 350lbs screaming down a hill...

Yeah, but maybe he's 350lbs screaming down a hill at 55 mph with a T intersection at the bottom at 95lbs pressure. That's why I mentioned cleaning the tire bead.
10-02-23, 12:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,106
Posted By Unca_Sam

It'd be nice to know the exact use case, but...

It'd be nice to know the exact use case, but generally higher tire pressures are all that's needed. This only happens on my MTB at trail pressures, which are generally 22-25 lbs (which is below mfr...
Forum: Commuting
10-02-23, 12:30 PM
Replies: 1,683
Views: 339,806
Posted By Unca_Sam

It gets better the longer you look at it. The...

It gets better the longer you look at it. The external cupholder for the Slushee! :roflmao: I'm even more impressed someone spent that time building it to take it to the track.

For you young...
09-15-23, 06:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,133
Posted By Unca_Sam

Duplicate post

Duplicate post
09-15-23, 05:50 PM
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Views: 1,133
Posted By Unca_Sam

Do you have old spokes and nipples? I don't...

Do you have old spokes and nipples? I don't remember where I saw the directions for this tool, but it helps get the nipples threaded on by the same amount. Use a little threadlocker on the nipple...
09-14-23, 12:08 PM
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Posted By Unca_Sam

Bare rims on concrete is like fingernails on a...

Bare rims on concrete is like fingernails on a chalkboard!
09-14-23, 11:47 AM
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Posted By Unca_Sam

If those are folding bead WTB Velociraptor tires,...

If those are folding bead WTB Velociraptor tires, that ride ought to be plush.

I'm more confident when the cranks and spindle are steel, but I've been working stuck pedals loose with a pencil tip...
09-12-23, 02:56 PM
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Posted By Unca_Sam

Yeah, and I'm curious what you consider nice. I...

Yeah, and I'm curious what you consider nice. I have a set of BR-M730 that could use some cleaning but are considered a fine and functional set of brakes, but I'd consider rider quality.
09-11-23, 02:31 PM
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Posted By Unca_Sam

She's just doing her part to keep the market from...

She's just doing her part to keep the market from going soft!
09-10-23, 06:52 PM
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Posted By Unca_Sam

Abandoned???!!:foo:

Abandoned???!!:foo:
09-09-23, 07:14 PM
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Posted By Unca_Sam

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20220917_162813_aa4f7f09c5398a7f053118f573b294ba03beb4b1.jpg
As prepped for sale, September 2022

I had one that was just a little...
09-07-23, 07:54 AM
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Views: 670
Posted By Unca_Sam

I'm thirding this emotion. When I was finding my...

I'm thirding this emotion. When I was finding my cleat position I'd get the bolts snug then turn the wrench 1/4 turn past to get them tight. I'd ride for a little bit and the cleat would eventually...
09-07-23, 03:15 AM
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Posted By Unca_Sam

I wanted to check at the co op and see if there...

I wanted to check at the co op and see if there were any hubs there I could use and struck out. If you can find a bolt for me I'd appreciate it.
09-06-23, 02:38 PM
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Posted By Unca_Sam

​​​​​Sorry, ​gna I'm quoting the wrong person...

​​​​​Sorry, ​gna I'm quoting the wrong person since Ged117 's post was asking for help. I guess I was trying to quote 'through' you?

I remember that our patron saint Sheldon Brown addressed a...
09-06-23, 06:32 AM
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Posted By Unca_Sam

You said the spindle you found was way too long;...

You said the spindle you found was way too long; did you test fit? That test fit would give you the symmetrical spindle length range, which you could use to get a code from Sheldon Brown's table....
09-06-23, 06:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 927
Posted By Unca_Sam

That's... different... At least it's not black?...

That's... different...
At least it's not black? 🤷‍♂️
09-05-23, 03:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 927
Posted By Unca_Sam

'Round these parts, denatured alcohol is Ethanol...

'Round these parts, denatured alcohol is Ethanol (drinking alcohol) with a bad tasting substance added to prevent consumption. The traditional denaturing additive is Methanol, which has the wonderful...
09-03-23, 04:08 PM
Replies: 6,479
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Posted By Unca_Sam

Sigh, bolt replacement for GH-6 dynohub

Merde. :notamused:

Seeking a bolt for the magnet ring on the Sturmey Archer gh-6 dynohub to replace the one I broke. Does anyone have a ruined dynohub I could have a bolt from? ...
09-03-23, 04:03 PM
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Posted By Unca_Sam

I can probably help, I have a 61 hub that is...

I can probably help, I have a 61 hub that is missing a low gear pawl assembly [pin, pawl, spring] to put into an AW mated to a better set of Schwinn wheels. I doubt I'll find a 40* rim to lace it...
09-02-23, 06:25 AM
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Posted By Unca_Sam

No thanks, I like my smile now. This was...

No thanks, I like my smile now.
This was locked to something at one point, but in all cases wouldn't it be better to remove the lock instead of the top tube?
08-31-23, 12:17 PM
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Posted By Unca_Sam

That might be a dent in the fork midway?

That might be a dent in the fork midway?
08-31-23, 11:38 AM
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Posted By Unca_Sam

What workbench? There's a guy (i...

What workbench?



There's a guy (i think?) on Ebay that always posts a picture of his lovely significant other holding the item for sale while she's wearing a bikini. It's like a short circuit...
08-30-23, 07:15 AM
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Posted By Unca_Sam

I doubt that was a road frame with the swing arm...

I doubt that was a road frame with the swing arm rear suspension. I hate that wheelset though. I'd be too concerned about riding light to enjoy a full squish ride.
Forum: Commuting
08-25-23, 08:58 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,538
Posted By Unca_Sam

Peter White of PeterWhitecycles.com has a few...

Peter White of PeterWhitecycles.com has a few articles dedicated to mounting and wiring the models of lights he sells, however it hasn't been updated in a while and doesn't cover a mount slung under...
08-24-23, 11:28 AM
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Posted By Unca_Sam

Yes, the Prestube minor rack. It was stamped from...

Yes, the Prestube minor rack. It was stamped from a sheet of steel and then painted to match the frame; most have rusted away. These also work poorly with just about any pannier; the outer rails of...
08-24-23, 11:02 AM
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Posted By Unca_Sam

If those items aren't falling off because they're...

If those items aren't falling off because they're eventually sold, time to make some offers!

Follow me for more tips on profligate spending!
Forum: Touring
08-21-23, 01:42 PM
Replies: 4,812
Views: 2,607,267
Posted By Unca_Sam

:thumb: When my kids still fit in the trailer,...

:thumb:
When my kids still fit in the trailer, it never failed to put them to sleep within 20 minutes of starting out. But I wonder if that means no sleep at bedtime for the kiddo 🦉.
08-21-23, 01:35 PM
Replies: 6,479
Views: 756,797
Posted By Unca_Sam

Thanks, PM sent. The rubber blocks are 4" long,...

Thanks, PM sent. The rubber blocks are 4" long, which I'm learning is important because there are 3½" blocks too, and those spindles won't be long enough.
Edited: I thought I said it in the body of...
08-18-23, 08:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 520
Posted By Unca_Sam

Objection! Conjecture! Last wheelset I...

Objection! Conjecture!

Last wheelset I bought from Wheelbuilder didn't have a rim strip on. The wheels were true but the tension differences in the spokes exceeded my typical 10% variation, easily...
08-17-23, 10:04 AM
Replies: 6,479
Views: 756,797
Posted By Unca_Sam

I can see that if I try, but it's just laying on...

I can see that if I try, but it's just laying on my basement floor.
08-17-23, 08:17 AM
Replies: 6,479
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Posted By Unca_Sam

Thanks, I guess? I get the Rothko (hooray for...

Thanks, I guess? I get the Rothko (hooray for shadows) but I don't see the Magritte. Anyways, you have any spindles??
08-16-23, 02:30 PM
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Posted By Unca_Sam

Right side spindle for 4" Raleigh Block pedal

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/20230813_172014_15d2f1e2987d1a889b3eb4ce5b751fe4cb88bb16.jpg
Rebuildable Raleigh block pedal

During the cleaning and rebuilding...
08-16-23, 02:05 PM
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Posted By Unca_Sam

Well, I've confirmed that the pedals are the 4"...

Well, I've confirmed that the pedals are the 4" block style, and that there aren't any in the bins at the local bike co-ops. Looking at prices on Ebay seems to show that I'd be buying a nicer set of...
08-16-23, 09:11 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,802
Posted By Unca_Sam

Your adherence to your decision is admirable. I...

Your adherence to your decision is admirable. I have a similar rule, but my number of bikes is higher than 3. :p
I've sold on bikes that I enjoyed restoring and riding, and seeing how the new owners...
08-16-23, 08:47 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,802
Posted By Unca_Sam

Careful there, you're dangerously close to...

Careful there, you're dangerously close to telling us our Campagnolo parts boxes aren't really worth much. ;)
08-15-23, 10:30 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,802
Posted By Unca_Sam

If it's perfect and you like riding it except for...

If it's perfect and you like riding it except for the dings and scrapes of use, may I suggest Heli Tape (AKA polyurethane film tape)?...
08-13-23, 03:28 PM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,480,308
Posted By Unca_Sam

Pedal spindle

Good afternoon, fellows.

I started to tear down the 1969 Raleigh Superbe this week and noted the the spindle on the drive side pedal appears bent. I've included a few pictures of the type, and...
08-11-23, 01:29 PM
Replies: 22,281
Views: 4,613,072
Posted By Unca_Sam

Perhaps this troglodyte was cutting up a broken...

Perhaps this troglodyte was cutting up a broken frame with a torch and noticed this bit, and the only tool handy is the aforementioned torch?
07-27-23, 11:12 AM
Replies: 6,479
Views: 756,797
Posted By Unca_Sam

I wanted to echo that you should look into...

I wanted to echo that you should look into replacing the headset, rather than looking into rotating the races. I would only bother with rotating the cups if the headset was something special or rare,...
07-24-23, 11:47 AM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,480,308
Posted By Unca_Sam

IIRC, my AW cones were 16mm on the flats.

IIRC, my AW cones were 16mm on the flats.
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