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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-23, 01:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 578
Posted By hph

Golden, dddd, Bob, thanks for your help on this....

Golden, dddd, Bob, thanks for your help on this. Exactly the expertise I was looking for.

This will give me a few options if I want to do this, of the correct color for the bicycle (disregarding...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-23, 06:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 578
Posted By hph

I think I have answered my own question with some...

I think I have answered my own question with some more digging. I remember now that the red bike was a Schwinn Continental. Assuming the yellow was the same, it must have been a 1975 with a 26" frame...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-23, 06:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 578
Posted By hph

YELLOW Schwinn 27"? - info appreciated

Hello everyone,

My dad had a pair of Schwinn 10-speeds in the 70's or 80's. One was yellow and one was red. He sold off the yellow one decades ago, though the red one I grew up with stashed in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-23, 01:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,084
Posted By hph

On this one, what is the chain-adjusting lever...

On this one, what is the chain-adjusting lever for? Are there additional rear cogs where you can shift it manually?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-23, 04:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,084
Posted By hph

What makes are those, and how can you even date a...

What makes are those, and how can you even date a bike that old?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-23, 07:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,084
Posted By hph

What's the silver post in the center?

What's the silver post in the center?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-23, 07:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,084
Posted By hph

What's the oldest bike you have heard of someone "daily riding"?

I have a 1967 but I know that's not even the close to the oldest that some of you all are sporting.

What's the oldest bike you've heard of that someone is still using instead of having been...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-23, 06:49 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,166,736
Posted By hph

$3800 for a rod brakes '77 Raleigh

https://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/atq/d/great-neck-very-rare-bicycle-with/7631273166.html
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-26-23, 05:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 673
Posted By hph

Yeah that's kind of what I'm thinking at this...

Yeah that's kind of what I'm thinking at this point. I saw this tandem on FB today for only $150.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3255571811401069/

Only concern is that it looks less...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-25-23, 05:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 673
Posted By hph

I was browsing SA's website and I found this hub...

I was browsing SA's website and I found this hub for "heavy duty" use: https://www.sturmey-archer.com/en/products/detail/rx-rc5
$115

Seems that that one (and its variants) are the only ones SA...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-25-23, 05:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 673
Posted By hph

It's looking like it; there's not really 40-spoke...

It's looking like it; there's not really 40-spoke hubs except for old SA's. Speaking of which...

Sheldon Brown suggests that an old English 3 speed wheel can potentially be used to upgrade a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-25-23, 03:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 673
Posted By hph

I had that idea; of course my concern is whether...

I had that idea; of course my concern is whether that would be durable enough to hold 300lb on that wheel alone.

Actually I was mistaken in my original post; these came as 1, 5, or 10 speeds; no...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-23, 05:59 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,166,736
Posted By hph

Does anyone have a guess to the manufacturer or...

Does anyone have a guess to the manufacturer or year of this bike?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/283940784089812/...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-24-23, 10:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,010
Posted By hph

Geez, your combined weight is the same as what I...

Geez, your combined weight is the same as what I weigh normally. I'm 6'8", but it was just funny to me realizing that. On your question, I would think the affirmative. Considering that a 500# rider...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-24-23, 10:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 673
Posted By hph

Shifter upgrades to a single speed tandem?

I picked up a tandem for pretty cheap recently (traded for a lawnmower that itself I bought for only $20). It's in the condition where, although rusty, it will be a nice cruiser just with the usual...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-24-23, 10:07 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 169,209
Posted By hph

2023 Toyota Highlander

2023 Toyota Highlander

You can do it, but you'll probably need to remove one or both wheels, especially if you dont want to scuff the interior.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-23, 02:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,810
Posted By hph

I mean, I can clean and polish it in an hour but...

I mean, I can clean and polish it in an hour but the thing needs greased up anyway so I thought it might be nice to paint it while it's disassembled. I don't mind if it's not perfect or takes a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-23, 01:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,810
Posted By hph

Good idea, part of the thing is that pretty much...

Good idea, part of the thing is that pretty much all the brightwork on this is rusting/flaking. So the idea I had was to blast the rust and stuff off that and end up painting most of that too. I have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-23, 12:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,810
Posted By hph

Fair enough, I'm a firm believer in polish but I...

Fair enough, I'm a firm believer in polish but I dont think that will make it look much better than it currently does and I'm not super happy with how it looks now. The original color is nice but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-23, 07:48 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,810
Posted By hph

What do you mean potentially fatal? As long aa...

What do you mean potentially fatal? As long aa they're not beat up and reinserted properly, the whole assembly is held together with the fork nuts, right?


Can you elaborate? This bike has the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-23, 08:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,810
Posted By hph

What are these called and how can I remove them for painting?

Or should I not try to?
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/20230609_221100_6da57620d340136eb3f655fc4a4041cd62cd6f3f.jpg
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-09-23, 11:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 472
Posted By hph

Well good thing I didn't pay much for it then 😅 ...

Well good thing I didn't pay much for it then 😅

Tandems around here (Pittsburgh) seem to go for around $250 for most, not often lower than $150 from what I've seen.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-08-23, 08:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 472
Posted By hph

Late 70's (?) Schwinn Twinn (kinda rusty)

This included fenders but I had to take the fenders and wheels off to get it in my car so I didn't reattach them before taking the picture. Best I can find it's from the late 70's. It's a single...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-23, 12:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 582
Posted By hph

It's pretty similar. For the bearing races...

It's pretty similar. For the bearing races generally you're gonna have one half stamped in the same metal, and the other half attached. Just a game of which is which. Originally I thought mine would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-23, 08:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 582
Posted By hph

RustyJames Update: turns out the caps were not...

RustyJames
Update: turns out the caps were not that hard to just pry off. I figured they should be repairable because of the screw bolts used implied the ability to disassemble... usually if some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-23, 02:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 582
Posted By hph

There's not screw heads. Not sure if they're...

There's not screw heads. Not sure if they're carriage bolts, or somehow fixed in place. I'll tap them a bit harder and let you know.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-23, 05:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 582
Posted By hph

That's what i thought was odd, they are screwed...

That's what i thought was odd, they are screwed on yet i can't pull the assembly apart.

I'll see if I can pry the cap off somehow.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-23, 09:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 582
Posted By hph

Are these pedals rebuildable?

I know old pedals a lot of times you can rebuild old pedals by unscrewing the nut on the end, but this doesn't seem like it would unscrew. Do you pry/pull it off, or is it just not meant to be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-23, 08:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 281
Posted By hph

Cleaning / polishing old paint without damaging it

Hi all,

I have a 67 Phillips with original paint/decals and I'm wondering what tricks you use to polish and clean that without damaging the decals. Any special methods needed, or can you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-23, 02:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,757
Posted By hph

Thanks Bob, glad you enjoyed the photo album. ...

Thanks Bob, glad you enjoyed the photo album.

I have Super Lube but because it is the same price for a 3oz tube as Red N Tacky is for a 14oz tube, I only use it when I only need a small amount of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-23, 06:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,757
Posted By hph

Thanks Kurt, I'll keep an eye out for those...

Thanks Kurt, I'll keep an eye out for those problems and switch to 00 if needed.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-23, 07:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 207
Posted By hph

Is there a "project blogs" section anywhere?

I want to post a blog with periodic updates of fixing up a bike I got for free. It's a 67 so it fits to post in the Classics forum, but is there a "project blog" specific forum where it would make...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-23, 06:21 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,594
Posted By hph

- Rebuild/repack both hubs. - Repack pedals and...

- Rebuild/repack both hubs.
- Repack pedals and fork.
- Replace brake cables and pads.
- Replace shifter cables.
- Replace/repair saddle (if uncomfortable).
- Replace tires and tubes.
-...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-23, 06:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,757
Posted By hph

The correct grade of oil/grease to use depends on...

The correct grade of oil/grease to use depends on only a couple things:
- Heaver lube will tolerate more pressure and rougher components, but the viscosity means that they will not move as nimbly....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-23, 07:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,757
Posted By hph

Thanks Nemo and Cudak, Looking back I think...

Thanks Nemo and Cudak,

Looking back I think that it originally had 00 grease in it, or thereabouts. The problem with that was all the bearings were completely dry.

Bearings of course you'd want...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-23, 07:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,757
Posted By hph

How to rebuild a Sturmey-Archer 3-speed hub in only 50 easy steps!

Hello everyone, nice to meet you all. I recently picked up a free '67 Phillips. I will make a proper project blog soon, but today I rebuilt the 3-speed hub on it.

While I was putting it back...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-23, 07:10 PM
Replies: 763
Views: 270,632
Posted By hph

hph

Username: hph
Preferred Contact: PM
State(s): Downtown Pittsburgh, Butler, Clarion County corridor
Primary CL City: Pittsburgh
Secondary CL Cities: Meadville
Items willing to facilitate: small...
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