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03-06-24, 10:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 418
Posted By 1simplexnut

Hi biggest error (in my opinion) is even...

Hi biggest error (in my opinion) is even using the wrong tool for the job .
Why even do it and risk causing a bigger problem??
Right up there with using an adjustable...
03-06-24, 07:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 418
Posted By 1simplexnut

Whoever made that chart up is seriously deluded...

Whoever made that chart up is seriously deluded .
Errors everywhere.
03-02-24, 10:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 291
Posted By 1simplexnut

YEP Your ID is correct . The correct pads...

YEP Your ID is correct .
The correct pads have a slot in them for that plate in the arm .

https://koolstop.com/products/shimano-ax-adams-insert-replacement-pad

There is a source on...
03-02-24, 02:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,614
Posted By 1simplexnut

There is a thread I did a while back . Not sure...

There is a thread I did a while back . Not sure how to link it . Hopefully below works ?

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1210889-peugeot-753-a-2.html

Cheers
03-01-24, 11:44 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,984
Posted By 1simplexnut

They are weird lot in New Zealand :rolleyes:

They are weird lot in New Zealand :rolleyes:
02-25-24, 09:43 PM
Replies: 7,673
Views: 903,164
Posted By 1simplexnut

MAybe just stick a fork in it and call it done...

MAybe just stick a fork in it and call it done ! :D
02-24-24, 05:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 835
Posted By 1simplexnut

:) ...

:)

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02-23-24, 04:34 AM
Replies: 7,673
Views: 903,164
Posted By 1simplexnut

Whoops ! Old tubular with some new air gave...

Whoops !
Old tubular with some new air gave me a bit of a fright !


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02-22-24, 09:18 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,216
Posted By 1simplexnut

Just about .:thumb: The other side of the...

Just about .:thumb:
The other side of the room is Alan,Bertin,Bianchi ,Carlton,Dawes (hung alphabetically)
OOh and I just got an emerald pastel green Peugeot for the collection !

All good fun...
02-18-24, 08:34 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,562
Posted By 1simplexnut

Ouch ! sawing off ears sound brutal ! :eek: ...

Ouch ! sawing off ears sound brutal ! :eek:
Thank you for the input though . It is most helpful . :thumb:
02-18-24, 08:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,562
Posted By 1simplexnut

More the merrier I say ! Next problem is...

More the merrier I say !
Next problem is locating someone in this part of this world to do the work !
02-17-24, 08:37 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,562
Posted By 1simplexnut

Finally got the frame into my possession . ...

Finally got the frame into my possession .
Not sure what to do with it now .
Its has had a bit of a hard life .
The chrome front and rear is toasted .
A fair bit of crusty rusty popping up...
02-07-24, 02:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 631
Posted By 1simplexnut

and other bits :(

and other bits :(
02-05-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 668
Posted By 1simplexnut

Hiya - just posted some pics of what I have .

Hiya - just posted some pics of what I have .
02-05-24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 668
Posted By 1simplexnut

Hiya , Dug a lever out of the cave that...

Hiya ,

Dug a lever out of the cave that looks to be correct ?
Is a good tight fit all round ,with a little lift on the front .
That would probably settle with use .

I have at least 4...
02-05-24, 01:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 668
Posted By 1simplexnut

I have some black generic ones that I think fit...

I have some black generic ones that I think fit those levers ?
Shall I check ?
...
02-02-24, 10:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 736
Posted By 1simplexnut

Bottom bracket update : Came out oh so easily ...

Bottom bracket update :
Came out oh so easily . Helps to have the right tool I guess ?
Rusty flakey bits look pretty good after most the gunge was removed .
Will treat the rust areas and cover ....
01-31-24, 10:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 736
Posted By 1simplexnut

Careful ! I might just take you up on that...

Careful ! I might just take you up on that offer :)
I will have a fish about locally and see what I can find .
otherwise I will be shipping something in to NZ

Thanks to all for their...
01-31-24, 10:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 736
Posted By 1simplexnut

hi there , Thanks so much for doing that...

hi there ,
Thanks so much for doing that for me ( and keeping me away from Facebook:eek:)
Was the 1976 date based on the frame number ?
01-31-24, 09:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 736
Posted By 1simplexnut

Hi there , Thanks so much for the info . I...

Hi there ,

Thanks so much for the info . I googled my eyes out and didnt spot that at all .
Dont do the facebook thing :twitchy:
01-31-24, 09:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 736
Posted By 1simplexnut

Hi - Actively looking for a replacement...

Hi - Actively looking for a replacement Italian threaded unit now .

The existing unit is made by a co that the censor blots out . Name can be seen on the cups of another used unit I...
01-31-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 736
Posted By 1simplexnut

Hi , interesting thought that paint could be...

Hi , interesting thought that paint could be original . I will check inside the BB shell for any signs of previous .
Will investigate a decal set if I decide to keep it .

Also thanks for...
01-31-24, 12:58 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 736
Posted By 1simplexnut

hi - I know from an industrial fastening ...

hi - I know from an industrial fastening perspective that you would be hard pushed to pick the difference between 55 and 60 degs in use .
Would it even be noticeable on headset ? ...
01-30-24, 11:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 736
Posted By 1simplexnut

Hiya , the existing cups are marked 36x24 ...

Hiya , the existing cups are marked 36x24 :)
01-30-24, 11:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 736
Posted By 1simplexnut

Hi will check that . Size was taken off the...

Hi will check that . Size was taken off the the 3T post that came with the frame .
01-30-24, 09:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 736
Posted By 1simplexnut

Hi there I had a wander through the years long...

Hi there
I had a wander through the years long Bianchi thread on here and didnt spot anything quite like it either .
Will check the headset with a known english and report back
Thank you for...
01-30-24, 09:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 736
Posted By 1simplexnut

My first Italian ! (Bianchi ? )

Got the pictured frame for very little $$ here in NZ .
I won it by default as nobody else bid .

The first Italian threaded bottom bracket I have had . (lots of BSC ,french ,swiss in the...
01-30-24, 05:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 534
Posted By 1simplexnut

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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01-26-24, 07:59 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,007
Posted By 1simplexnut

Got curious and............ Google tells me...

Got curious and............
Google tells me it is 18,000 kms ? oh my ! :o
01-26-24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,007
Posted By 1simplexnut

All the way from France to little old New...

All the way from France to little old New Zealand .
Was right in the middle of all the covid madness .
Bought it on Ebay , then had the sale cancelled by the vendor :notamused:.
I reached out...
01-22-24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 9,023
Posted By 1simplexnut

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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01-18-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,216
Posted By 1simplexnut

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/750x1000/bikeroom_copy_copy_d9c45b8af51fcc0fd4862fbaef7980b7346f7461.jpg
01-15-24, 01:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 352
Posted By 1simplexnut

Those are Weinmann calipers . :)

Those are Weinmann calipers . :)
01-13-24, 03:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 186
Posted By 1simplexnut

ha - found it duh ! Bianchi :rolleyes: ...

ha - found it duh !

Bianchi :rolleyes:


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01-13-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 186
Posted By 1simplexnut

Fork crown B ???

Anyone know who the B is for ?
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01-06-24, 07:52 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 83,697
Posted By 1simplexnut

1920s NZ road race . Timaru to Christchurch ...

1920s NZ road race . Timaru to Christchurch
They are drinking a cup of milk ? !
...
01-06-24, 05:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,562
Posted By 1simplexnut

Had to go and have a look at the history . Found...

Had to go and have a look at the history . Found below answer :speedy:

https://teara.govt.nz/en/cycle-racing/page-2

From 1876 clubs were formed to support riders and create rules for riding...
01-06-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,562
Posted By 1simplexnut

hiya , Thanks for the info . HAve you seen...

hiya ,
Thanks for the info .
HAve you seen the questions about ''the local cash cycling club" in this thread ?
01-06-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,562
Posted By 1simplexnut

Indeed! The " cash cycling club'' has me...

Indeed!

The " cash cycling club'' has me puzzled ?? ( money laundering maybe ? he he )

A "cashie '' means to me , a job or work done for cash ,under the table , not declared to the...
01-06-24, 01:01 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,562
Posted By 1simplexnut

That link from the bikeforum post looks to be a...

That link from the bikeforum post looks to be a winner thanks
Nice detective work !
01-05-24, 09:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,562
Posted By 1simplexnut

Anyone know what missing letters are?

Hi everybody ,
Wild shot in the dark , hoping someone out there can fill in the gap in the decal wording ?
Limited info about the frame from a contact . Tubing is Ishiwata 022
...
01-01-24, 10:59 PM
Replies: 475
Views: 70,878
Posted By 1simplexnut

head badge off a very dead NZ built frame . ...

head badge off a very dead NZ built frame .
Kept the badge for posterity .
Probably 1970s ? Later stuff had foil decals .

...
12-27-23, 11:43 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,030
Posted By 1simplexnut

Hiya - yep figured as much . Probably count...

Hiya - yep figured as much .
Probably count as a predecessor of the U-brake ?
much prettier than the u brake too ! ;)
12-27-23, 05:41 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,030
Posted By 1simplexnut

Whats not to love ? :love: ...

Whats not to love ? :love:

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12-25-23, 02:14 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,372
Posted By 1simplexnut

this ! ...

this !

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12-24-23, 06:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 917
Posted By 1simplexnut

Merry Christmas to you all , from the ...

Merry Christmas to you all , from the antipodes !
Have a pleasant festive season .
Pic attached is a native tree , the Pohutukawa which is madly flowering now . Very Christmassy !...
12-20-23, 05:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 687
Posted By 1simplexnut

Hi there , That green machine is very nice...

Hi there ,
That green machine is very nice !
Would be interested to know what the serial number is and the location if possible ?
12-17-23, 10:51 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,722
Posted By 1simplexnut

That you put on a saddle post ? :P hee hee

That you put on a saddle post ? :P hee hee
12-16-23, 03:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 923
Posted By 1simplexnut

Yeah, I dont thiink that I would use one on a...

Yeah, I dont thiink that I would use one on a frame without a dud seat clamp .
It is a fairly hefty critter :)
12-16-23, 03:26 PM
Replies: 3,823
Views: 1,120,931
Posted By 1simplexnut

hi there , Yes ,rear is right on the limit...

hi there ,

Yes ,rear is right on the limit .
Will be interesting to see how the mavic/normandy tub wheels fit .
The set I have are 126 so will need respacing / redishing etc .
Helicomatic...
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