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Forum: For Sale
03-07-17, 03:47 PM
04-04-12, 11:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,851
Posted By elstevodiablo

Its too rusty to really ride around, I just...

Its too rusty to really ride around, I just wanted to see if I should salvage some parts. Also, this is a good idea....but it implies I have a nice bike hahaha. My other ride is a 1980s Lotus. Around...
04-04-12, 11:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,851
Posted By elstevodiablo

Let me rephrase that: For a Wally World bike it...

Let me rephrase that: For a Wally World bike it is fairly light haha
04-04-12, 10:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,206
Posted By elstevodiablo

What would the ideal cyclocross tire size be? I...

What would the ideal cyclocross tire size be? I dont have experience with 700 tires at all. (Still rocking the 27''s)
04-04-12, 12:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,851
Posted By elstevodiablo

Oh God, I didnt even knaw that was a thing. Part...

Oh God, I didnt even knaw that was a thing. Part of me is laughing, the other part wants to try it. Too bad it doesn't snow in CT anymore.
04-04-12, 12:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,206
Posted By elstevodiablo

Thanks! This is just what I was looking for. to...

Thanks! This is just what I was looking for. to clarify though. The chainstay needs to be between 425-440mm ideally?
04-03-12, 11:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,851
Posted By elstevodiablo

Pardon my ignorance, but whats a ski bike? Yeah...

Pardon my ignorance, but whats a ski bike? Yeah the frame is actually fairly light, so I was hoping I can do something with it, seems like a waste to toss....it was a gift I got long ago and I always...
04-03-12, 05:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,851
Posted By elstevodiablo

Damn, so frames no good at all?

Damn, so frames no good at all?
04-03-12, 01:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,278
Posted By elstevodiablo

Doesnt look all that appealing :X

Doesnt look all that appealing :X
04-03-12, 01:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,206
Posted By elstevodiablo

Ill probably be doing trails and stuff like that,...

Ill probably be doing trails and stuff like that, maybe a race or two when I get into shape a bit more haha. Would something like the Nashbar CX frame be a good choice? I cant really find anything...
04-03-12, 01:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,851
Posted By elstevodiablo

Should I keep it or scrap it?

I have on old Wal Mart bike (Rhino AL26), aluminum frame and some lower end shimano parts in it, it was actually a decent bike until it was left outside under the porch by my dad. I was wondering if...
03-29-12, 12:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,278
Posted By elstevodiablo

I'm not actually looking for a frame quite yet,...

I'm not actually looking for a frame quite yet, Im fixing up an old road bike for this summer, and Im gonna build up a little cyclo bike during the fall/winter when parts are cheaper. I just spotted...
03-28-12, 10:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,278
Posted By elstevodiablo

Jango Hybrid frame?

I cant seem to find any information on this frame, anyone ever play with them?
...
03-27-12, 02:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,206
Posted By elstevodiablo

What to look for in a cyclocross frame?

I'm kind of a n00b when it comes to this but I decided I'm gonna try to build a budget cyclocross/commuting bike. Obviously it's not going to be anything super high end, but I was wondering what I...
01-26-09, 12:30 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,058
Posted By elstevodiablo

I'm rather new so what do you mean by ask the...

I'm rather new so what do you mean by ask the frame painters thread? Ask them about what color it is, or ask around to see if they'd paint it for me?
01-25-09, 11:44 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,058
Posted By elstevodiablo

How much do you suppose it would run me to get it...

How much do you suppose it would run me to get it painted at an auto shop?
Like I said earlier my grandpa paints cars all the time but I dunno if he can get a paint color that's similar to this. If...
01-24-09, 11:13 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,058
Posted By elstevodiablo

Update, well I took apart everything, its just...

Update, well I took apart everything, its just the frame now, most of the parts are derusted or have minimal rust remaining (hard to remove). I'm sanding the frame, I've decided to keep the original...
01-21-09, 03:49 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,058
Posted By elstevodiablo

The hub says "Regina Corsa, Italy78"

The hub says "Regina Corsa, Italy78"
01-20-09, 11:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 634
Posted By elstevodiablo

Removing decals?

Is there anyway to remove the decals off an old bike in a way so that they can be reapplied after a new paint job? I ask this because I'm going to repaint an Austro-Daimler in a month or 2 and I...
01-18-09, 09:42 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,058
Posted By elstevodiablo

well the axel on the back of the back tire says...

well the axel on the back of the back tire says "Italy78" maybe he 78 means 1978?
Also not related to the bike, how is a bike 9 speeds? As I noticed there are 9 speed bikes, wouldnt the 9 have to be...
01-18-09, 08:17 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,058
Posted By elstevodiablo

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b281/elstevodiab...

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b281/elstevodiablo/DSCN1013.jpg

Here are the wheels from last night, I've since worked on them a bit more. Does anyone know how to smooth them out as they are...
01-18-09, 02:24 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,058
Posted By elstevodiablo

Thanks, hey how do I know what kind of brake...

Thanks, hey how do I know what kind of brake cable I need? I noticed some of the cables say stuff like "shimano compatible" but my system is a Vienmann, which may not exist. Also I will probably post...
01-18-09, 12:47 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,058
Posted By elstevodiablo

Oh and in regards to the acid, I actually used a...

Oh and in regards to the acid, I actually used a mix of molasses and water, then threw all my rusted steel parts into it. It sounds crazy, but molasses shares a chemical found in commercial...
01-18-09, 12:45 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,058
Posted By elstevodiablo

Well guys I started the dismantling of the bike...

Well guys I started the dismantling of the bike and things are going well, I had to get rid of the brake hoods, does anyone know any sites that sell a wide variety of bike parts and decent prices?...
01-16-09, 06:37 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,058
Posted By elstevodiablo

Thanks, does the amount of crossover spokes do...

Thanks, does the amount of crossover spokes do anything for performance or is it aesthetic only? And my free wheel is rusted, but its superficial rusting and it still works, should I submerge it in a...
01-16-09, 05:57 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,058
Posted By elstevodiablo

What do you mean by 3-Cross and 4-Cross, like I...

What do you mean by 3-Cross and 4-Cross, like I said I'm still new haha. Also how can I tell what speed this bike is and what kind of chain it needs?
01-16-09, 05:39 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,058
Posted By elstevodiablo

Well, I'm going to basically build it up so I can...

Well, I'm going to basically build it up so I can ride it and add on parts as necessary. And the brakes seem to work, I'm going to oil them up and derust any small parts that need to be derusted...
01-16-09, 05:15 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,058
Posted By elstevodiablo

Can I ask what lug work is exactly? I'm new to...

Can I ask what lug work is exactly? I'm new to bikes and don't know all the technical terms. And I would love to bring it onside to take some of the rust off and clean it off but my parents said no...
01-16-09, 05:12 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,058
Posted By elstevodiablo

Now that you guys have seen what the bike looks...

Now that you guys have seen what the bike looks like, any ideas on how to fix it or what it is?
And is there anyway to fix that cracked up plastic/foam stuff on the brake levers located on the...
01-16-09, 04:31 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,058
Posted By elstevodiablo

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u207/RadioActiv...

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u207/RadioActiveMan718/DSCN1010.jpg

I could only take 2 pics, my camera died in the cold (it was -19 degrees or so)
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01-15-09, 06:33 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,058
Posted By elstevodiablo

Sorry guys, no opportunity to get pics today, I...

Sorry guys, no opportunity to get pics today, I was too tired from school to go out haha, I'll probably take some tomorrow, be warned its very worn and rusty so I may ask some questions in regards to...
01-14-09, 10:46 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,058
Posted By elstevodiablo

Austro-Daimler question

Hey, I'm new to the forum and to bikes in general, but I recently acquired an Austro-Daimler, I don't really have any intention to sell it but I was wondering if anyone could ID it, it says Austro...
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