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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-24, 06:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 184
Posted By Bergz

Thanks for your helpful advice. The steerer tube...

Thanks for your helpful advice. The steerer tube is seamed and butted, thicker where brazed into the crown.
Here in NZ, steel forks other than close clearance racing types are very rare. I've been...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-24, 02:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 184
Posted By Bergz

Thanks for your replies, I appreciate you taking...

Thanks for your replies, I appreciate you taking the time.
The fork is heavy, 2.2 lbs, so I wondered if it was chrome moly or high tensile, thus trying to identify where it's from. My purpose in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 02:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 184
Posted By Bergz

Fork identification please...

Can anyone identify this steel fork I got yesterday from a second hand bicycle parts store?
Has 390mm from crown to dropout and 50 mm width at the crown so lots of clearance for big...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-24, 04:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 583
Posted By Bergz

Rivendell?

Rivendell?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 02:23 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 13,419
Posted By Bergz

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From New Zealand
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 05:34 PM
Replies: 7,949
Views: 970,029
Posted By Bergz

Bicycle for Vanuatu

I picked up this near mint green MTB for $10.00 for a Vanuatuan seasonal worker to take back to Vanuatu. I've packed the bearings full of grease and made it as durable as I can but it's going to lead...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 01:05 AM
Replies: 311
Views: 48,082
Posted By Bergz

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My wife's Carlton Mixte. Reynolds 531 DB, Dura-Ace hubs, Brooks, Mavic and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 7,949
Views: 970,029
Posted By Bergz

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-24, 02:57 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,219
Posted By Bergz

Thanks for your comments 👍 The "Wrek" has...

Thanks for your comments 👍 The "Wrek" has recently been updated to drop bars and mudguard for more comfort and utility.
I agree, there's scores of these older MTB's and more recent...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-24, 06:06 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,744,796
Posted By Bergz

Trek 950

Here's the latest iteration of my Trek (Wrek?) 950 rat rod. I posted earlier about the frame stripping and rust/oil finish, which is holding up very well...
I intended this bike to be a go...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-24, 11:25 PM
Replies: 21,843
Views: 3,164,436
Posted By Bergz

Wheat harvest underway...

Summer finally arrived here after a cool, cloudy start. The wheat harvest began a few weeks ago and today the paddocks close to home are being harvested. I've ridden several times in recent weeks,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-25-23, 12:25 PM
Replies: 7,949
Views: 970,029
Posted By Bergz

My wife and I don't do any Christmas celebrations...

My wife and I don't do any Christmas celebrations or observations and haven't done for over 40 years...
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-23, 09:31 PM
Replies: 21,843
Views: 3,164,436
Posted By Bergz

I've been riding the (T)REK rat rod MTB a lot...

I've been riding the (T)REK rat rod MTB a lot lately, handles all surfaces very well with it's file tread Michelin semi - slicks.
Rode around the industrial area of the port, old warehouses and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-23, 10:33 PM
Replies: 7,949
Views: 970,029
Posted By Bergz

Thanks so much, that looks exactly like it! ...

Thanks so much, that looks exactly like it!
Hope to have it brazed back together within a week, progress pictures to come.
Much appreciated.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-23, 02:57 PM
Replies: 7,949
Views: 970,029
Posted By Bergz

"New" fork repair progress....

I spent a wet afternoon cleaning up this old fork for re brazing. Looks much better in real life... I'm hoping my friend John can braze it for me, he has oxy/acetalene so far more heat than my Mapp...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-23, 02:11 AM
Replies: 21,843
Views: 3,164,436
Posted By Bergz

20 easy km's around the port and bay today.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-23, 07:04 PM
Replies: 7,949
Views: 970,029
Posted By Bergz

New fork day!

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-23, 05:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 507
Posted By Bergz

Woodrup cycles in Leeds UK have new metal head...

Woodrup cycles in Leeds UK have new metal head tube badges available.
Only any good if you have a Woodrup of course.... I'm considering one for mine.
Forum: Commuting
10-16-23, 10:48 PM
Replies: 1,710
Views: 351,283
Posted By Bergz

I used to ride to my job as a vineyard manager....

I used to ride to my job as a vineyard manager. The first year we had a harvest we couldn't afford to net for protection from birds so used various bird scaring tactics without much success. One...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-23, 01:13 AM
Replies: 21,843
Views: 3,164,436
Posted By Bergz

Rat rod Trek "Rek" outing...

Took the rat rod modified "Rek" for a nice ride in the forest today. Don't know how I managed it without 29er wheels, disk brakes and 160mm of suspension at each end🤣 The lowered bottom bracket...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-23, 12:15 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,219
Posted By Bergz

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Here's the fish oil, it says "deodorized" on the label but don't believe...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-23, 05:28 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,219
Posted By Bergz

Yes, working on some plugs/sealant to fill in the...

Yes, working on some plugs/sealant to fill in the old bb. If this modification takes off perhaps someone will produce them?🤣
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-23, 09:26 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,219
Posted By Bergz

Been on a ride on the "REK" today, rides very...

Been on a ride on the "REK" today, rides very well with a comfortable position probably due to the swept back bars and of course the lowered bb!
Sorry, I don't know anything about the weld, I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-23, 05:31 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,219
Posted By Bergz

So I'm forgiven then? The tube vent hole...

So I'm forgiven then?
The tube vent hole in the "new" bb will be covered with a patch of heavy duty waterproofing tape, good spotting.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-23, 02:14 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,219
Posted By Bergz

To be clear, only the bb was lowered, the crank...

To be clear, only the bb was lowered, the crank length remains the same at 175mm. I did substitute a lower Q crankset from the Shimano LX with it's splayed out arms.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-23, 12:47 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,219
Posted By Bergz

Thanks for all the replies, I'm sorry for those...

Thanks for all the replies, I'm sorry for those I've upset...
In New Zealand old MTB have no value whatsoever and this Trek was destined for the steel furnace when "rescued". The local...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-23, 12:14 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,219
Posted By Bergz

They have been oiled on the exterior, you can see...

They have been oiled on the exterior, you can see the sheen and treated with fish oil sprayed inside. I also live in a medium dry climate and the bike will be stored inside.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-23, 11:42 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,219
Posted By Bergz

Trek lugged 950 rat rod modification

I got a 1993 Trek 950 MTB in rough but sound condition a few weeks back. Paint gouged and rust appearing.
I stripped the paint and sprayed the bare frame with salt and vinegar solution to produce...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-23, 12:25 PM
Replies: 21,843
Views: 3,164,436
Posted By Bergz

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-23, 01:14 AM
Replies: 21,843
Views: 3,164,436
Posted By Bergz

First day of spring in

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-23, 01:37 PM
Replies: 15,502
Views: 4,142,996
Posted By Bergz

Picked up this Trek 950 mountain bike yesterday...

Picked up this Trek 950 mountain bike yesterday for $10 ($6.00 US) Missing a front wheel and the rear XT derailleur is slogged out but the frame is sound and a good larger size.
I'll swap parts...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-23, 08:47 PM
Replies: 7,949
Views: 970,029
Posted By Bergz

Finally got some self adhesive "WOODRUP" labels...

Finally got some self adhesive "WOODRUP" labels made at a print shop and affixed them to the Woodrup today.
They are the latest typeface and I think suit the bike well as it's 1986....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-23, 10:07 PM
Replies: 21,843
Views: 3,164,436
Posted By Bergz

Out to the old Kakahu lime kiln today. Winter...

Out to the old Kakahu lime kiln today. Winter still hanging on... frosty morning and temperature barely in double figures (C) Limestone hills in the background, Woodrup in foreground....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-23, 02:36 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,446
Posted By Bergz

Is that a Flying gate frame.....?

Is that a Flying gate frame.....?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-08-23, 02:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 775
Posted By Bergz

Thanks for your replies, my 2mm was too small and...

Thanks for your replies, my 2mm was too small and 2.5 too big.... eventually got the bolt out by jamming in another driver tip. Not recommended by Shimano but cage off now.
Thanks again 👍
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-23, 03:09 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,393
Posted By Bergz

Lovely report and photography, the quiet roads...

Lovely report and photography, the quiet roads and canal paths through France sound especially nice. Nice Woodrup too, looks like a "Giro" model. What tires did you use? they look like Continental...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-02-23, 09:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 775
Posted By Bergz

How do I swap the chain cage on this Shimano XT RD M760 rear derailleur?

I have an XT rear derailleur that's had the upper knuckle bent in a crash and I'd like to salvage the medium length chain cage off it. The cage doesn't have a removable limit screw like other Shimano...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-23, 09:28 PM
Replies: 7,949
Views: 970,029
Posted By Bergz

Suntour Superb Pro RD parallelogram replacement

"What God has yoked together let no man put apart..."
I had a Suntour Superb rear derailleur that had been crashed and had a bent inner parallelogram link. There was no way to straighten it while...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-23, 01:03 PM
Replies: 7,949
Views: 970,029
Posted By Bergz

Haha! No, it's not florescent paint but certainly...

Haha! No, it's not florescent paint but certainly looks like it. You'll always be able to find it when amongst other bicycles.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-23, 10:59 PM
Replies: 7,949
Views: 970,029
Posted By Bergz

I've cleaned up and overhauled this Worldrider...

I've cleaned up and overhauled this Worldrider Sigma. Replaced pitted bb axle with a Dura-Ace and new grease everywhere else.
New owner has just taken it away. These were made in New Zealand,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-23, 12:54 AM
Replies: 21,843
Views: 3,164,436
Posted By Bergz

I was wanting to ride on the days closest to the...

I was wanting to ride on the days closest to the winter solstice but wet weather prevented me. Got a ride yesterday and today.
Roads are covered in mud because farmers are driving their...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-23, 03:42 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,230
Posted By Bergz

Where do I send my cheque please?

Where do I send my cheque please?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-23, 11:19 PM
Replies: 15,502
Views: 4,142,996
Posted By Bergz

Scored this Worldrider Sigma racer from the bike...

Scored this Worldrider Sigma racer from the bike pile at the recycling center.
Barely used by the look of the tires, chainrings and chain. Full Shimano 600 groupset that predates indexing and before...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-23, 09:46 PM
Replies: 21,843
Views: 3,164,436
Posted By Bergz

Last of the mild autumn weather, was 21 degrees C...

Last of the mild autumn weather, was 21 degrees C today, very warm for this time of the year.
Supposed to be very cold next week with snow on the mountains and foothills so thought I'd better get a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-23, 11:15 PM
Replies: 21,843
Views: 3,164,436
Posted By Bergz

Late Autumn afternoon....

Rode out to Kakahu again this afternoon. Cool with a heavy overcast sky. Detoured up Limestone Road into the hills, gravel on 25mm tires....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-23, 09:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 540
Posted By Bergz

Your bike knows it's gorgeous and wasn't about to...

Your bike knows it's gorgeous and wasn't about to get itself messed up so it assisted you in stopping 😁
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-23, 08:20 PM
Replies: 21,843
Views: 3,164,436
Posted By Bergz

Old man on an old bike...

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Lovely old bank in the main street. Limestone construction....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-23, 08:32 PM
Replies: 21,843
Views: 3,164,436
Posted By Bergz

Autumn leaves....

Ride through the forest today on the ancient mountain bike.
I don't know how i managed it without disc brakes, 160mm of suspension, 12 gears and electronic shifting. Perhaps these old bikes are ok...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-23, 07:28 PM
Replies: 7,949
Views: 970,029
Posted By Bergz

Busted bench vice....

I picked up 3x 700c wheels from the metal recycling pile at the dump at the weekend, mainly for the near new Continental 35mm tires. One had a 7 speed Shimano freewheel I wanted so out with the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-23, 02:28 AM
Replies: 1,928
Views: 113,070
Posted By Bergz

I've been "lurking" around this build thread, I...

I've been "lurking" around this build thread, I haven't read EVERY post but there's something off that's bothering me...
. What's actually wrong with "gas pipe?" Has anyone done a peer reviewed...
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