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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-21, 12:06 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 401,554
Posted By Xwang

These ones: ...

These ones:

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1600x1197/img_20210828_182655_5a1c0dc5c42f02fd9d965c1979f8ca7110fd2eaf.jpg

They are sold here...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-21, 01:48 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 401,554
Posted By Xwang

This is my old MTB with new upright bar ready to...

This is my old MTB with new upright bar ready to be used on the streets (at least if there is enough light and no rain :-) ).
I've noted that now that the riding position is more erect, the saddle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-21, 01:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,442
Posted By Xwang

Today I managed to install the new shimano pads. ...

Today I managed to install the new shimano pads.
Their pin was too large and so I had to take the cantilever from my brother's bike.
Now the bikes brakes correctly.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-21, 10:28 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 401,554
Posted By Xwang

You are right. What do you think about this ...

You are right.
What do you think about this
https://www.decathlon.it/p/manubrio-in-alluminio-per-bici-da-strada-25-4-560mm-nero/_/R-p-199717?mc=8521985

or this:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-21, 03:43 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 401,554
Posted By Xwang

The stem has a 22mm (or 7/8") diameter, its clamp...

The stem has a 22mm (or 7/8") diameter, its clamp accepts handlebars with 25,4 mm (1") diameter and is already at the maximum height.
My handlebar has a diameter of 25,4mm at the centre and 22mm at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-21, 01:56 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 401,554
Posted By Xwang

This is my bike: ...

This is my bike:

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1600x1197/img_20210618_203453_6bed544261fabf9475e3a62cc1fa7835aff8073c.jpg
The handlebar is too low and I would like it to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-21, 04:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,442
Posted By Xwang

Thank you to all for your help. I managed to...

Thank you to all for your help.
I managed to set up the front brake too (with a longer cable and a reduced yoke angle).
These are the photos:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-21, 07:10 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,442
Posted By Xwang

Today I spent three hours working on the bike. ...

Today I spent three hours working on the bike.
First of all I checked again that front and rear wheels were true and correctly centred on the frame.
They already were so and I just made some fine...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-21, 11:41 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,442
Posted By Xwang

The brake levers deflect a lot when I squeeze...

The brake levers deflect a lot when I squeeze them.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-21, 09:29 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,442
Posted By Xwang

You are not late. I'm still considering what to...

You are not late.
I'm still considering what to do with brakes and I appreciate your and others suggestions.
There are some things that puzzle me:
1) when I asked to three different local bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-21, 03:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,442
Posted By Xwang

After I made the video I removed and reinstalled...

After I made the video I removed and reinstalled the tyre. Now it is round.
The freewheel is still working.
The seat post has another 2 or 2.5 inches that can be used to extend it further, but the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-21, 03:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,442
Posted By Xwang

If you are speaking about these ones ...

If you are speaking about these ones

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/536x590/screenshot_20210707_232410_6d8c7b23fe8fdf4474bedcbe9d474c6077b02925.png
Original air chambers...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-21, 02:03 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 401,554
Posted By Xwang

Thank you. I asked because since I'm going to...

Thank you.
I asked because since I'm going to do something similar to my old bike, I'd like to avoid buying parts which I will not use.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-21, 01:44 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 401,554
Posted By Xwang

A lot of these bike have city bike saddles. Is...

A lot of these bike have city bike saddles. Is this a consequence of the fact that with an higher handlebar you seat like in a city bike and so you need a wider saddle?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-21, 01:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,442
Posted By Xwang

Here we are. This is the bike with the saddle...

Here we are.
This is the bike with the saddle at the correct height:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-21, 11:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,442
Posted By Xwang

I've just found a complete v-brake set for just...

I've just found a complete v-brake set for just 13.50€ (including taxes and shipment).
This is the link:
https://www.bikeinn.com/negozio-ciclismo/alhonga-freno-v-brake/138142155/p
It is branded...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-21, 04:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,442
Posted By Xwang

I understand, the fact is that Shimano components...

I understand, the fact is that Shimano components are not available in Italy and they are more expensive than I want to spend at the moment. I'm trying to spend less than 30€ for a complete set. Then...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-21, 04:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,442
Posted By Xwang

Hi, as I've said on my bike there are unbranded...

Hi,
as I've said on my bike there are unbranded cantilever brakes with "plastic" handlebar levers.
Even with a pretty true wheel (about 1mm lateral movement) and with limited space between pads and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-21, 11:40 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,442
Posted By Xwang

As far as brake components, they are no brand...

As far as brake components, they are no brand ones and today I've tried to change the brake cable and to optimize the cantilever lever factor, but braking power is still awful.
So I'm really...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-21, 11:35 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,442
Posted By Xwang

Thanks to all. Sorry if I wasn't able to replay...

Thanks to all.
Sorry if I wasn't able to replay before but there is a 5 post limit in 24 hours that limits my possibility to replay immediately. I hope it is a limit that is only temporary for newer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-21, 03:27 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 401,554
Posted By Xwang

Very interesting. Is there any rule of thumb on...

Very interesting.
Is there any rule of thumb on the height of the handlebar to follow?
Some of you have it under the saddle, a lot at the same level and some over the saddle.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-21, 01:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,442
Posted By Xwang

Putting early 90s MTB back on the street

Hello everybody, I am a 45 year old "boy" and I live in a coastal town near Rome.
I'm putting my early 90's Bianchi MTB back on the road.
The bike has spent the last 25 years in my garage and has...
Forum: Introductions
07-05-21, 11:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 205
Posted By Xwang

Thank you! I'm starting to read here and there...

Thank you!
I'm starting to read here and there in this very big forum.
Forum: Introductions
07-05-21, 11:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 205
Posted By Xwang

Thank you, I asked because I would like to...

Thank you,
I asked because I would like to create a single thread in which to ask about brake performance (very poor with my cantilever) and advice on the posture in the saddle that I would like...
Forum: Introductions
07-05-21, 09:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 205
Posted By Xwang

Hello from Italy

Hi to all,
I'm a 45 years old "boy" and I live in a coastal town near Rome.
I'm putting my early 90's bike back on the street.
I am going to use it as a city bike to go to the beach (which is...
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