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Forum: BMX
11-25-22, 09:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,788
Posted By McCycle

S7's front and rear, like this Stingray Jr. that...

S7's front and rear, like this Stingray Jr. that came with the Fair Lady.


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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-23-22, 12:56 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,767
Posted By McCycle

"I think you're passing up a great opportunity." ...

"I think you're passing up a great opportunity."

My axle is sorted, bike finished, near finished, are you ever finished..
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-23-22, 08:38 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,767
Posted By McCycle

I still have that axle I would sell/ship, 130mm...

I still have that axle I would sell/ship, 130mm overall for 120mm OLD, threading is 3/8" x 26TPI.

This is a pic of it here, the store sold it to me not realizing it was SAE thread, not metric.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-21-22, 12:50 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,548
Posted By McCycle

Lol lol lol In like Flint ;] I grew up...

Lol lol lol

In like Flint ;]

I grew up on Erol, that swashbuckling hero. I remember feeling particularly gay leaving the theater, in the literal sense, euphoric.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-22, 05:16 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,134,297
Posted By McCycle

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

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1991 Specialized, LX/XT, presta valves, Armadillo tires, rock solid bike.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-12-22, 03:58 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,548
Posted By McCycle

Axle is together now, dealing with shifting...

Axle is together now, dealing with shifting issues and wheel straightness, need to replace some frozen spokes on the freewheel side so waiting on Park FR1 tool in mail.

Anyone sitting on a gross...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-12-22, 09:36 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,548
Posted By McCycle

Meant to say the "races built into the axle...

Meant to say the "races built into the axle housing" in original post. Sorry about that.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-10-22, 08:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 623
Posted By McCycle

Old timer bike mechanic showed me this trick...

Old timer bike mechanic showed me this trick decades ago for straightening bent fork stems like this, on forged Schwinn stems which is what everybody was riding, but the principles still apply to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-22, 08:27 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,548
Posted By McCycle

Yes, the hub's cups, commonly called bearing...

Yes, the hub's cups, commonly called bearing races in ball bearing applications, although we have "cones" on the axle, in a caged situation both inner/outer parts are races.

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-22, 08:07 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,548
Posted By McCycle

As mentioned, a more upright steering angle would...

As mentioned, a more upright steering angle would be ok for technical stuff at low speeds, so even if the frame was slightly tweaked back from an old accident, it still looks totally...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-22, 07:45 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,548
Posted By McCycle

Got tired of waiting on the BC Precision ball...

Got tired of waiting on the BC Precision ball set, the complete 2nd axle with new cones etc showed up, along with Park grease, so I assembled the axle with cleaned old balls to see if the wider cones...
Forum: BMX
11-08-22, 07:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,788
Posted By McCycle

I think that one's a Fair Lady, but only a ghost...

I think that one's a Fair Lady, but only a ghost image of the logo, so a Ghost Lady Stingray.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-22, 07:33 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,548
Posted By McCycle

Heating with a torch would likely negatively...

Heating with a torch would likely negatively affect the temper of the steel, unless re-tempered properly.

The old Schwinn forks bend just off the tube, the forks themselves aren't bent, so you're...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-22, 06:16 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,548
Posted By McCycle

This is the bike the day I brought it home, frame...

This is the bike the day I brought it home, frame and fork look as straight as the day it was made to me.

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-06-22, 07:41 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,548
Posted By McCycle

Frame and fork look straight to me, I wouldn't...

Frame and fork look straight to me, I wouldn't bothered if there was that kind of damage, not even as a wall hanger.

I used to straighten bent Schwinn forks by throwing the bike on the lawn on the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-05-22, 02:44 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,548
Posted By McCycle

Makes sense, stout frame has withstood a lot...

Makes sense, stout frame has withstood a lot already. Geometry is apparently good, no weak points.

I'd like to unseize the SR branded stem so I can service the fork bearings.

What does SR stand...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-05-22, 10:50 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,548
Posted By McCycle

Update on the Raleigh thread. It's very...

Update on the Raleigh thread.

It's very suddenly like winter here, we had snow, 60 mph winds, more snow coming and then single digit temps by Monday night, making riding this bike even more of a...
Forum: Touring
11-05-22, 07:35 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,573
Posted By McCycle

Are posts about topic relevancy in any way...

Are posts about topic relevancy in any way informative to anyone.

How can one person decide what's relevant or not for others?
Forum: Touring
11-04-22, 04:10 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,573
Posted By McCycle

This was 2 days ago, had a feeling it might be a...

This was 2 days ago, had a feeling it might be a last ride for a while.

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Forum: Touring
11-04-22, 02:51 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,573
Posted By McCycle

I've never seen winter come on this fast. ...

I've never seen winter come on this fast.

2-4" of snow last night + 60 mph wind gusts, then 2-4" more tomorrow night, then 9º Monday night.
Forum: Touring
11-04-22, 02:48 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,573
Posted By McCycle

Human nature, it's all around us. I trust...

Human nature, it's all around us.

I trust other humans no farther than I can throw them. "Locks keep honest folk honest" and all that.

Btw, it's not paranoia if they're really out to get you,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-03-22, 08:21 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,767
Posted By McCycle

I did take the broken axle in, the tech had it in...

I did take the broken axle in, the tech had it in his hand and then sold me one in the wrong thread, easy enough mistake, sorted now, except the Shimano one I bought when I started this thread is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-03-22, 12:47 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,767
Posted By McCycle

I'm finding used wheels in that size to be...

I'm finding used wheels in that size to be extremely scarce. In the old days I would have bought some high end 10 speed with flat tires for $50 and replaced both wheels as a set, but not so this go...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-03-22, 12:09 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,767
Posted By McCycle

The bike I'm working on I've never ridden and...

The bike I'm working on I've never ridden and paid nothing for, so how much should I spend on it, if spending is commensurate with original price? I'm now into it for near $300 in parts, pieces and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-03-22, 11:54 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,767
Posted By McCycle

Dealing with a broken rear axle on old Raleigh...

Dealing with a broken rear axle on old Raleigh with vintage Japan components.

Bike shop sold me a 3/8 x 26TPI axle, which did not jive with my cones, that don't look so hot.



I bought an...
Forum: Touring
11-03-22, 07:58 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,573
Posted By McCycle

The same works in reverse. After finally giving...

The same works in reverse. After finally giving up motorcycles by way of selling my last one and not being able to replace it, then deciding I was better off without one anyway - one of the few...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
11-02-22, 08:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,452
Posted By McCycle

A rode bike is a happy bike.

A rode bike is a happy bike.
Forum: Touring
11-02-22, 03:37 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,573
Posted By McCycle

As previously mentioned, humans were involved, so...

As previously mentioned, humans were involved, so anthropologically speaking it's more the same than not. There are people out there who covet your bike's part, in or out of a bike shop.
Forum: Beach Cruisers
11-02-22, 03:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,058
Posted By McCycle

Rode with daughter from the earliest age on....

Rode with daughter from the earliest age on. Those were always the best memories, the best of times, despite some horrific crashes.
Forum: BMX
11-02-22, 03:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,788
Posted By McCycle

This is the original BMX bike right here, look at...

This is the original BMX bike right here, look at the size of the front sprocket, leader of the pack ;]

...
Forum: Touring
11-02-22, 02:26 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,573
Posted By McCycle

Bicycles could be seen as a gateway drug to...

Bicycles could be seen as a gateway drug to motorcycle ownership, as well as ideal modes of transportation for suspicious people with probably suspended driver's licenses or even worse too poor to...
Forum: Touring
11-02-22, 01:59 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,573
Posted By McCycle

Highly relevant, as it relates to someone willing...

Highly relevant, as it relates to someone willing to steal/swap out your bikes parts for theirs in broad daylight.
Forum: Touring
11-02-22, 11:27 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,573
Posted By McCycle

Great place for an unscrupulous person to fix...

Great place for an unscrupulous person to fix bevies of old bike correctly, by "rebuilding" customer's bikes.

While Bogota seems a far more dangerous place, I did end up at a North Idaho biker...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-02-22, 10:09 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,548
Posted By McCycle

Did I mention we're 12 miles from the nearest -...

Did I mention we're 12 miles from the nearest - small - town.

Dirt and gravel, that's what we got.

Previous owner lived on top of a daunting hill. I'm guessing he snapped the axle as soon as he...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-02-22, 09:43 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,548
Posted By McCycle

By Jove, I've done it ;] ...

By Jove, I've done it ;]

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This frame is stout but reasonably light. Almost...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-02-22, 08:31 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,548
Posted By McCycle

Am I at the picture point? I uploaded 6,...

Am I at the picture point?

I uploaded 6, wrote in all the boxes, clicked "Done", only to have a blank page.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-22, 02:56 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,548
Posted By McCycle

R = Canada 5 = 5th month? 85 = year?

R = Canada

5 = 5th month?

85 = year?
Forum: Touring
11-01-22, 02:54 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,573
Posted By McCycle

So far they've only stolen my money on parts that...

So far they've only stolen my money on parts that don't fit and tools that don't work.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-22, 01:34 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,548
Posted By McCycle

Ok, so probably fantasizing about '85 being a...

Ok, so probably fantasizing about '85 being a date, in better light the serial reads; RG585192

I'm now guessing this bike was older than the Shimano 600/Mafac 2000 brakes on the bike, the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-22, 09:22 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,548
Posted By McCycle

Spend a couple hours yesterday tackling a loose...

Spend a couple hours yesterday tackling a loose bottom bracket, only to booger the lockring - in an all new notch - with the useless Sunlite chainring tool counterman sold me to undo this same ring....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-22, 07:19 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,548
Posted By McCycle

Fond memories here, Windows ME... Windows can be...

Fond memories here, Windows ME... Windows can be overrated, often leading to problems, whereas an apple is good for you.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-22, 07:02 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,548
Posted By McCycle

Looking forward to it, once out of newbie jail ;]

Looking forward to it, once out of newbie jail ;]
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-22, 03:13 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,548
Posted By McCycle

A reprint from yesterday's inability to post, but...

A reprint from yesterday's inability to post, but not quite stale yet ;]



This one is getting a bit long in the tooth but still very healthy for now, late 2015 13" MBP that I've really grown...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-22, 08:08 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,548
Posted By McCycle

It's been rough living with the imposed 5 posts...

It's been rough living with the imposed 5 posts in 24 hours but the info here makes it worth it.

I did find out that the axle the bike shop sold me is 3/8" x 26TPI, courtesy of my thread gauge.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-28-22, 12:31 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,548
Posted By McCycle

Trying to buy the axle, PPal won't work from the...

Trying to buy the axle, PPal won't work from the site, it's like a conspiracy...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-28-22, 12:11 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,548
Posted By McCycle

The problem I have with the aftermarket axle is...

The problem I have with the aftermarket axle is lack of keyways for the slotted washers.

I'd prefer to use keyed washers, but the likelihood of slotting an axle seems iffy.

The aftermarket axle...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-28-22, 12:02 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,548
Posted By McCycle

Why do I lose all my text having to log in every...

Why do I lose all my text having to log in every time I try to submit a post, demoralizing, I don't type well or easily.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-28-22, 10:39 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,548
Posted By McCycle

It's near impossible to log on this site, the...

It's near impossible to log on this site, the computer generated passwords are deemed invalid, over and over and over again.

Trying to post in response sent me back down the same rabbit hole of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-28-22, 10:20 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,548
Posted By McCycle

Desperately seeking 10x1x130mm axle for 80's Sunshine/Sansin 5 speed road hub

Would buy complete hub just for axle, but cannot find exact replacement, 36H, 120mm OLD.

I'm at the point of fantasizing about welding/or brazing the broken axle back together.
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