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Posted By ser_gio

Thank you for the feedback. It is best if I pass...

Thank you for the feedback. It is best if I pass this one. It is too small, and I understand that the price is not a big bargain.
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Posted By ser_gio

NOS - 1997 Cannondale M500 - Is it worth $275?

Hello all,

This bike is advertised as barely used. See the photo and the catalog description. It is 18" frame and perhaps a bit too small for me (6'-3") but I like vintage MTBs from 1990s. I...
10-14-23, 11:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 574
Posted By ser_gio

Thank you everyone for spending your time to...

Thank you everyone for spending your time to share your experience. I learned quite a bit from this discussion. When I look at prices online, I see the larger tube is more commonly available and...
10-12-23, 12:25 PM
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Posted By ser_gio

What size tube to choose if more than one size fits?

I am not sure why they make it such complicated. Here is the issue: 26 x 1.75 Continental Ride Tour tires on 22-mm (inner width) Rhyno Light rims. Two tubes applicable:

Continental Tour 26 x 1.40...
08-18-23, 06:48 PM
Replies: 33
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Posted By ser_gio

Thank you for the advice. Spoke length...

Thank you for the advice. Spoke length calculation and ordering was the most difficult part. Spokes are expensive and not returnable plus tons of labor loss. The photo shows the front wheel with...
08-18-23, 06:32 PM
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Posted By ser_gio

1991 SunTour hubs definitely enjoyed new grease...

1991 SunTour hubs definitely enjoyed new grease which I applied before wheel building. I wanted a smooth wheel for truing.
08-18-23, 02:16 PM
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Posted By ser_gio

Thank you for your help. My wheel building work...

Thank you for your help. My wheel building work is complete. They ended up very well but my hands are rather sore due to several rounds of squeezing the spokes for stress relieving. Front is...
08-01-23, 04:53 PM
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Views: 1,411
Posted By ser_gio

Thank you for the advice. I have been measuring...

Thank you for the advice. I have been measuring the hub dimensions in the past few days. Many times! When I see Sheldon Browns number, it gave me confidence because they are matching with my...
08-01-23, 01:33 PM
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Views: 1,411
Posted By ser_gio

Got it! Thanks!

Got it! Thanks!
08-01-23, 01:18 PM
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Views: 1,411
Posted By ser_gio

This is great! Appreciated. Do you happen to have...

This is great! Appreciated. Do you happen to have the rear hub specs? I attached a photo of the hub that I have. 130 OLD with screw type freewheel....
08-01-23, 12:42 PM
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Posted By ser_gio

It is about 35 mm. The hubs are old-fashioned...

It is about 35 mm. The hubs are old-fashioned SunTour. I attached the photo of the actual front hub....
08-01-23, 12:23 PM
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Posted By ser_gio

You are absolutely right! The rim type makes a...

You are absolutely right! The rim type makes a huge difference. After your reply, I looked at the Rhyno-light rims and they are very shallow. I used DT Swiss nipple and 0.7mm thick washer just to...
07-31-23, 08:05 PM
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Views: 1,411
Posted By ser_gio

Below are a few vendors that sell in mm...

Below are a few vendors that sell in mm increments:

DT Swiss Silver Bicycle Spokes - Modern Bike (https://www.modernbike.com/dt-swiss-silver-spokes)
DT SWISS CHAMPION 14 GAUGE BLACK SPOKES -...
07-31-23, 07:51 PM
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Views: 1,411
Posted By ser_gio

I see the concern with the DS being too long. The...

I see the concern with the DS being too long. The calculations will also include some error and if they are also on the long side, then I will end up with bottomed-up spokes at the last minute....
07-31-23, 03:22 PM
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Posted By ser_gio

Thanks for the reply. This has 130 mm OLD with a...

Thanks for the reply. This has 130 mm OLD with a 7-speed freewheel. The calculators found 263 mm and 264.4 mm for DS and NDS but recommended 264 for the NDS. If I use 264 mm everywhere, it will be a...
07-31-23, 03:10 PM
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Posted By ser_gio

Spoke length tolerance for a new wheel build?

I will be lacing a wheelset. After using several spoke length calculators online, I have found the following lengths:

Front: 265 mm
Rear NDS: 264 mm
Rear DS: 263 mm

The question is: can I buy...
07-22-23, 12:50 PM
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Posted By ser_gio

Great points! Thank you. I will go with the...

Great points! Thank you. I will go with the silver version. I don't want to have mirror-like chrome rims.
There is nothing much I can do for the frame size at this point :) The raised seat tube and...
07-22-23, 10:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 794
Posted By ser_gio

Thank you, Jeff, for your reply. I am the first...

Thank you, Jeff, for your reply. I am the first owner and use this bike regularly and often. I have a new pair of Michelins 26 x 1.85 which I will install after upgrading rims.
07-22-23, 09:57 AM
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Posted By ser_gio

Rim Recommendation: Sun Ringle Rhyno Lite Silver vs. Polished

Hello all, I have completed my vintage MTB restoration project (see one photo: Suntour mechs, Made-in-Italy Bianchi frame). As a last-minute surprise, I realized the rear rim has major damage...
12-27-22, 10:01 AM
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Posted By ser_gio

Thank you for the advice. This looks great. I am...

Thank you for the advice. This looks great. I am also a fan of chrome-color parts
12-22-22, 03:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 946
Posted By ser_gio

Thank you for detailed comments. This has 3 x 7...

Thank you for detailed comments. This has 3 x 7 gearing. When I say 6th cog, I mean the second smallest one. I replaced the chain with KMC Z8.3 which was taken out of my other bike and had 0.4%...
12-22-22, 03:28 PM
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Posted By ser_gio

Thank you for your feedback. I agree with you and...

Thank you for your feedback. I agree with you and I have another vintage bike with all changed-out parts. But this one has only original parts and I try not to start replacing.
12-22-22, 03:08 PM
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Views: 946
Posted By ser_gio

How to understand a Worn Freewheel or Cassette

Hello all,
I have a vintage MTB with Suntour groupset from 1992. I really like this bike but the chain skips at the 6th cog. I replaced the chain and still the same issue. This happens under heavy...
12-01-22, 11:31 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,983
Posted By ser_gio

Thank you for your advice. I am a new member and...

Thank you for your advice. I am a new member and glad to join such experienced and generous (to share knowledge) group of people. My restoration plan is to dismantle all parts, including the bottom...
12-01-22, 09:34 AM
Replies: 33
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Posted By ser_gio

Thank you for the advice. Regarding...

Thank you for the advice. Regarding overtightening, you have the eyes and experience to note right away! You are correct. I was at the age of 15 when this bike was bought. I did not have much...
11-30-22, 09:32 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,983
Posted By ser_gio

Good point. The catalogue version might have...

Good point. The catalogue version might have shown another, more expensive seat post. This bike has a rather heavy frame with thick steel tubing, but it is one of the softest and comfortable...
11-30-22, 04:02 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,983
Posted By ser_gio

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

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1613x1064/capture_4314a81847384b0fa2bea029e81637ba4c7bc073.png
This is the catalogue page of the bike. I have enjoyed riding this.
11-30-22, 04:00 PM
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Posted By ser_gio

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

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/img_0137_49f2175f1274ea5f0aa9ab8d8a80dbd3c3272eb7.jpg
This is the photo of the post that I discarded without much thought. It appears...
Forum: Commuting
11-30-22, 03:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,481
Posted By ser_gio

I have marathons with 3mm green shield. 35mm...

I have marathons with 3mm green shield. 35mm wide. I use at 80 psi. Of course, not very soft but good rolling resistance. Puncture aspect is a bit of luck. I have not had any flats (knocking on the...
11-30-22, 10:58 AM
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Posted By ser_gio

Very nice photo and great bike to maintain! Good...

Very nice photo and great bike to maintain! Good luck with your work.
11-29-22, 03:56 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,983
Posted By ser_gio

Well said! This is also heavy with thick tubing....

Well said! This is also heavy with thick tubing. I am 99.9% sure the seat tube is chrome-plated steel. SunTour groupset with indexed shifting which I enjoyed using with no issues. The bike has a...
11-29-22, 03:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,983
Posted By ser_gio

I said I will post pictures but I could not due...

I said I will post pictures but I could not due to being a new member. Some of you might be curious. I should be able to post tomorrow after I have reached the required posting threshold.
11-29-22, 03:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,983
Posted By ser_gio

Very clear and logical explanation! In the...

Very clear and logical explanation! In the meantime, I did an online search and found in one site that states "A rule of thumb is that the widest post that slides in without being forced (other than...
11-29-22, 01:24 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,414
Posted By ser_gio

I second this post. Painting is a major...

I second this post. Painting is a major undertaking and should not be done just to change the color. I see two reasons,
1. major corrosion or paint chips/defects
2. extremely faded colors due to...
11-29-22, 10:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 989
Posted By ser_gio

I also wanted to try slime tubes but really hated...

I also wanted to try slime tubes but really hated them. They are filled with liquid which adds weight, drag and unpleasant water shedding sound if you listen carefully. I doubt if they will be...
11-28-22, 10:23 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,983
Posted By ser_gio

Removing the old post was difficult. I had to...

Removing the old post was difficult. I had to apply penetrating oil. Installing the new one was not more difficult than removing the old one. I am not a person who forces things. I tend to tighten...
11-28-22, 10:22 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,983
Posted By ser_gio

Thank you for your prompt help. Appreciated. This...

Thank you for your prompt help. Appreciated. This bike has a big sentimental value, which I have been using in the past 30 years. The bike was not use much in the past 5-6 years sitting in a house...
11-27-22, 10:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,983
Posted By ser_gio

Seatpost size: 27.0 or 27.2 mm

I have a vintage Italian-made Bianchi mountain bike from 1992. The original seat post was too short and rusty. I replaced it with a 27.2mm diameter post. The post fit but it did require quite a bit...
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