Bike Forums

Go Back  Bike Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Notices
 
Page 1 of 20
1
2
3
11
Last »
Search: Posts Made By: tiger1964
Showing results 1 to 50 of 1000
Search took 0.16 seconds.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 950
Posted By tiger1964

This is one of the three bikes I am rehabbing for...

This is one of the three bikes I am rehabbing for childhood friends so we can have a 50th Anniversary ride celebrating 1974, when we turned 18 (separate topics for each of those). In this case, after...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 950
Posted By tiger1964

A Google search for Weinmann hoods results in...

A Google search for Weinmann hoods results in three choices: (a) Cane Creek, (b) Did-Compe and (c) Used or NOS Weinmann ones (40-year-old gum rubber?:innocent:) The bike's owner is on a camping trip,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 11:05 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 950
Posted By tiger1964

Embarking now on trying re-doing the bars/cables,...

Embarking now on trying re-doing the bars/cables, I hope I can save the brand-new cushion tape. I think, but am unsure, that the cable housing won't be too short.



Interesting, but I am...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 07:50 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 625
Posted By tiger1964

Sounds like I should leave well enough alone if...

Sounds like I should leave well enough alone if they are "working properly".



Good to know, I imagine it being difficult to source the o-ring.



I'm finishing off the bike now, I'll try a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 950
Posted By tiger1964

That's funny! Or perhaps not! Anyway, the...

That's funny! Or perhaps not!

Anyway, the whole point is to not need zip ties...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 950
Posted By tiger1964

Thanks for the quick responses! ...

Thanks for the quick responses!







I just grabbed the bike and pulled the cable/housing up to the brake lever; looks like a "probable" using the existing cables/housing. If not, yet...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 950
Posted By tiger1964

Bar-con cable management

In another topic, where I suspect it was not seen, I posted "First time dealing with barcons in so many decades. After the rebuild the SunTour shifters seem to work really well — but the cable...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 625
Posted By tiger1964

Retrofriction: care and feeding

Just reinstalled a set of Spidel-branded Retrofriction DT levers, first time I have encountered Retrofriction ever. Unlike the rest of the bike, I did not break them down to the smallest part, it did...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 01:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 834
Posted By tiger1964

I've been meaning to ask the owner if the bike...

I've been meaning to ask the owner if the bike could possibly be that new -- anyway, serial numbers don't lie.

Regardless, I have started reassembly, as you might see by the attached photo. In two...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 814
Posted By tiger1964

Very useful! OK, finally, I have an axle and,...

Very useful! OK, finally, I have an axle and, after some torch heat, got the locknuts/cones off the old axle. OLD on the wheel, as it was, was 122mm, and the frame measured 126mm. So, I tried a 4mm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,345
Posted By tiger1964

OK, the bike is “assembled” now, really only...

OK, the bike is “assembled” now, really only still needing a water bottle and cage; that said, I need to go over the bike 100% (and then some) making sure every bolt is tight and correctly adjusted....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 814
Posted By tiger1964

And of course you know as you provided them,...

And of course you know as you provided them, these are the 6-speed Sachs freewheels. I'll check back in once I get further into this -- once I have an axle! There's a chance this will become...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 06:11 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 814
Posted By tiger1964

As I will hopefully, finally, have an axle...

As I will hopefully, finally, have an axle today*, Perhaps I can implement some of this input; thanks.:thumb: I don't think there is a consensus on the spacing, but I'll target 5mm-6mm from...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-29-24, 07:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 358
Posted By tiger1964

I don't need any of this but love the...

I don't need any of this but love the "industrial-chic" pedals! GLWS
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 814
Posted By tiger1964

Ideal (or range) axle locknut to cog spacing?

I thought there would already be a topic but a Search... none that I find.

What should I be looking for in the lateral space from the centerline of the smallest freewheel cog to the outboard...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 06:02 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,851
Posted By tiger1964

That was me. :o The original name was partly...

That was me. :o The original name was partly worn off but, with Velobase's help, apparently a Suntour Alpha-5000. I'm not sure if I've ever seen anything aluminum take a polish that well...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 05:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 909
Posted By tiger1964

Bishops should be SunTour -- because they go on a...

Bishops should be SunTour -- because they go on a slant.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 514
Posted By tiger1964

Removed a 14-21 5-speed freewheel and going to...

Removed a 14-21 5-speed freewheel and going to 13-26 6-speed. By comparison, it will feel like stump-pulling gears. :innocent:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 08:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 514
Posted By tiger1964

A bit late now, but I like the vertical...

A bit late now, but I like the vertical orientation of the FD decal on the photo you showed.



Sorry! Hence the “Trompe L’oeil” label.;) In another topic, I am 'restoring' a friend's Peugeot and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-27-24, 07:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,018
Posted By tiger1964

Wow! Kinda hard to argue with that! Enough to...

Wow! Kinda hard to argue with that! Enough to finish these projects, and a few beyond. Longer term, I wonder if the chrome shop not-too-far-away is still in business and can pretty-up a few of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 07:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 514
Posted By tiger1964

Best Simplex derailleurs ever?

Not finding the Simplex “Trompe L’oeil” series front and rear derailleurs in Velobase, but......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 336
Posted By tiger1964

Mine is Aldi, not Lidl, but near-identical. As...

Mine is Aldi, not Lidl, but near-identical. As for "before I could get them to stop slipping", I concur IF you mean where the horizontal tube connects to the vertical tube -- unless the bike is held...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-26-24, 08:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 678
Posted By tiger1964

Thanks, and that sent me back to measuring. Turns...

Thanks, and that sent me back to measuring. Turns out I do have a metric thread pitch gauge, not sure I have ever used it. On the Weinmann, neither 0.6mm pitch nor 0.8mm work... but 1.0mm does. Then...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-26-24, 05:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 678
Posted By tiger1964

Thanks for the clarification! regardless, I'll...

Thanks for the clarification! regardless, I'll keep an eye on the "fit" on the springs I have coming.



Thanks, and certainly affordable although shipping might outweigh the cost of the nuts, I...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-25-24, 11:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,018
Posted By tiger1964

Overall, a great idea.:) I knew of one but have...

Overall, a great idea.:) I knew of one but have not visited yet, <1/2 hour away. So, checking, open three hours per WEEK on Sundays only (looking at map location, perhaps operating out of someone...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-25-24, 06:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 678
Posted By tiger1964

True. Updated, got some of what I need, plus...

True.

Updated, got some of what I need, plus I added an item in post #1, so still looking for:

(D) One or more of the nice bolts with 8mm head and a shoulder behind the head used on Campagnolo...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-25-24, 06:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,018
Posted By tiger1964

I think I bought up all on from responders up to...

I think I bought up all on from responders up to that point, but a year later I am working on some projects and could use a few more! And see my other topic on WBT small parts, probably handier for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 858
Posted By tiger1964

Enough hot pepper flakes, and it will be...

Enough hot pepper flakes, and it will be quick-release. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 12:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,283
Posted By tiger1964

Cool! Any good? Alas, in MD, alcohol not sold in...

Cool! Any good? Alas, in MD, alcohol not sold in grocery stores, so...:(
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,283
Posted By tiger1964

I was in both Lidl and Aldi on Thursday, Lidl had...

I was in both Lidl and Aldi on Thursday, Lidl had the stands, Aldi did not.
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
03-22-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,346
Posted By tiger1964

Thanks! I found a video, I guess I see some...

Thanks! I found a video, I guess I see some progress; but the accompanying music implied I'd be seeing Dodge Chargers doing doughnuts on the job site. Sheesh.:rolleyes:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,102
Posted By tiger1964

I found that any screwdriver wide enough to...

I found that any screwdriver wide enough to engage most/all of the width of that nut, was too thick to fit in the slot. So, I ended up not only grinding a notch/slot in the center of the blade, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 343
Posted By tiger1964

I keep thinking of this image, which implies...

I keep thinking of this image, which implies "three o'clock"
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/186x204/logo1_aa1914504d8a1615d95e06ea5d512a01d080e0d8.gif
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,190
Posted By tiger1964

Not sure that is needed... now. Prior to calling,...

Not sure that is needed... now. Prior to calling, I just went on the website, the 141mm axle is gone now, leaving only the 134 in stock. For six speed conversions, 126mm+ 10mm = 136mm, no? By my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,563
Posted By tiger1964

Thanks, I had forgotten about Superbe, and I have...

Thanks, I had forgotten about Superbe, and I have a set and in case I need a set of hoods some day...:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,989
Posted By tiger1964

I was just told about this; however, I do not...

I was just told about this; however, I do not have any AX (or other Shimano, for that matter) levers. That said, for some other brands of classic/vintage levers, hoods can be hard to find -- MAFAC...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 07:27 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,563
Posted By tiger1964

Good idea. And perhaps Universal. Not sure where...

Good idea. And perhaps Universal. Not sure where the point of diminishing returns might be, there might be some "oddball" :eek: brands where it might not be worth it -- except for the person seeking...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 05:25 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,563
Posted By tiger1964

I didn't see MAFAC on the site. :(

I didn't see MAFAC on the site. :(
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-22-24, 05:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 678
Posted By tiger1964

Great! The hanger immediately below the crank...

Great! The hanger immediately below the crank dust cap is what I'd prefer! Please PM price, etc.!




OK, I have some research to do there. These are Campy hubs, I suspect mid-80's (bulge in...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-21-24, 03:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 678
Posted By tiger1964

WTB: Small Parts

EDIT/UPDATE: Adding and subtracting from list. Looking for a bunch of small stuff to finish a project, hopefully someone has a big stash of stuff and has it all, avoiding a bunch of purchases where I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,190
Posted By tiger1964

I would have to go back and check, if he works...

I would have to go back and check, if he works for or owns Boulder Bicycle, I did leave a message on the "contact us" address; by the way, website says closed until Friday, maybe a way of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,190
Posted By tiger1964

Anyone else make axles? Wheels Manufacturing is...

Anyone else make axles? Wheels Manufacturing is about out of axles, and I need two to increase span on rear hubs...:(

EDIT: Searching everywhere; Boulder Bicycle has them, better price too for the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 08:05 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,102
Posted By tiger1964

You'd have to look really close to notice that's...

You'd have to look really close to notice that's not "stock". :thumb:

I am holding off final adjustment of tension until derailleurs (NR) are on the bike, and I have not yet modified a screwdriver...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 04:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 982
Posted By tiger1964

Last month (?) I sent Bike Tires Direct a link to...

Last month (?) I sent Bike Tires Direct a link to BikeInn's pricing and asked if they could match it; they said they could not but could get closer (IIRC, $57 each and I needed six tires). I took...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,102
Posted By tiger1964

Pretty good video.:thumb: I have almost zero...

Pretty good video.:thumb:

I have almost zero confidence of (a) reassembly without a set of snap-ring pliers, or (b) the local auto parts store of Home Depot having small ones, so I ordered a set...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 04:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,102
Posted By tiger1964

No idea, it might be worth checking to see if it...

No idea, it might be worth checking to see if it works on my Mac.:thumb:




Appreciated! -- of course, now, I don't have to bother learning anything, now that I have a nice copy in my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 01:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,102
Posted By tiger1964

Thanks! I'll watch in the entirety, although I...

Thanks! I'll watch in the entirety, although I suspect YouTube will stop it seven times for ads...:troll:



Have Dremel, Will Grind. ;) It does not hurt that I got all-new screwdrivers perhaps a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 834
Posted By tiger1964

I finally bolted a few things together! With two...

I finally bolted a few things together! With two frames treated with Frame Saver on the inside to prevent corrosion, I had to really scrub to get any residue off the outside. I installed the headset,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 11:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,345
Posted By tiger1964

Started on reassembly of the Falcon today. First...

Started on reassembly of the Falcon today. First item was, of course the headset. I had previously bought a headset race press to push the races into the frame’s head tubes and, on at least one bike,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,102
Posted By tiger1964

Thanks, it sounds like I should not be afraid of...

Thanks, it sounds like I should not be afraid of diving in. For lube, what did you use? Light motor oil, chain lube (I have plenty left over, not that I wax chains), Park grease, other?

I need to...
Showing results 1 to 50 of 1000
 
Page 1 of 20
1
2
3
11
Last »


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.