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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 205
Posted By Hondo6

If those shifters were indeed part of Shimano's...

If those shifters were indeed part of Shimano's Light Action SIS line, they're likely the SL-S434. These were made in both 6- and 7-speed variants.

Unfortunately, based on Shimano's EV for the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 98
Posted By Hondo6

A limited number (mostly the plastic variety)...

A limited number (mostly the plastic variety) seem to be available currently on "that auction site".
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 569
Posted By Hondo6

OP: you indicated you were touring in "Europe",...

OP: you indicated you were touring in "Europe", but didn't say where. The "where" may prove important.

I seem to remember Bike Gremlin saying on his website that Campagnolo components/parts are...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-02-24, 06:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 524
Posted By Hondo6

Pic assist: NDS photo (no DS photo currently...

Pic assist:

NDS photo (no DS photo currently uploaded):
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,896
Posted By Hondo6

Not sure I'd agree totally with the bolded...

Not sure I'd agree totally with the bolded statement. If I recall correctly, Shimano's Uniglide and it's associated freehub came out in the late 1970s - though it took a while for it to become widely...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-01-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 524
Posted By Hondo6

OP: welcome to Bike Forums. The restrictions...

OP: welcome to Bike Forums.

The restrictions on posting pictures and URLs, the limit of 5 posts per day, and no ability to use PMs for brand-new accounts are anti-spam measures. They're apparently...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 276
Posted By Hondo6

I've had good luck with both SRAM and KMC quick...

I've had good luck with both SRAM and KMC quick links.

FWIW: the KMC 10- and 11-speed varieties come in "reusable" and "non-reusable" varieties. I use the "reusable" variety, but use a new one...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-24, 11:57 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 754
Posted By Hondo6

I see it as more "belt and suspenders" protection...

I see it as more "belt and suspenders" protection in case of unexpected water intrusion that isn't noticed for a while. Unfortunately, that only helps keep the bearing balls from corroding and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,350
Posted By Hondo6

I noticed a number of threads yesterday that...

I noticed a number of threads yesterday that seemed to be having picture issues. Seems to be solved now, though. Now, getting back on-topic (no warnings required for link):
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 754
Posted By Hondo6

Bingo. Grade 25 bearing balls are cheap if...

Bingo. Grade 25 bearing balls are cheap if bought in moderate or larger quantity. They are also available in stainless - which as I recall, weren't that much more when I needed another batch.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 574
Posted By Hondo6

OK. Just wanted to make sure you knew about and...

OK. Just wanted to make sure you knew about and were prepared for that possibility.

I'd personally try adding 2mm to each side first. That way, you shouldn't (in theory) need to re-dish the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 574
Posted By Hondo6

OP: you indicated above that you're "asking noob...

OP: you indicated above that you're "asking noob questions".

Not trying to be insulting, but I'll ask an obvious question anyway - you did measure your frame's dropout spacing and your "new"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,117,387
Posted By Hondo6

Ran across this auction listing for a NOS pair of...

Ran across this auction listing for a NOS pair of 3Rensho pedal straps in red.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/126396007633

Auction closes on Mon at 11:11PM EDT; listing has "Make Offer" enabled....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 09:08 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,827
Posted By Hondo6

Sounds like you're all set, then. Enjoy!

Sounds like you're all set, then. Enjoy!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,827
Posted By Hondo6

There are a small number of Suntour Superbe stems...

There are a small number of Suntour Superbe stems listed on "that auction site". But they're all pretty pricey - and all in east Asia.

A decent fallback might be a late 70s/early 80s Dia Compe...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,827
Posted By Hondo6

Your bikes and your trip, so your call. And I'm...

Your bikes and your trip, so your call. And I'm certainly the wrong one to ask which would go over better in Japan.

Personally, I think bringing an Eroica-compliant 3Rensho back "home" to Eroica...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 06:56 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,827
Posted By Hondo6

You . . . incredibly . . . lucky . . . b@xterd....

You . . . incredibly . . . lucky . . . b@xterd. :) By all accounts, 3Rensho is one of - if not the - best of the classic Japanese steel frames. And the components are among the best of the era.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 181
Posted By Hondo6

One caution, OP. I'm certainly no Campagnolo...

One caution, OP.

I'm certainly no Campagnolo expert, but I understand Campagnolo uses ISO taper on their square taper BBs. If you end up using a replacement BB having a JIS taper, that will alter...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,135
Posted By Hondo6

Yeah, you're right. Brain cramp on my part,...

Yeah, you're right. Brain cramp on my part, hopefully due to a combination of being tired and old eyes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,135
Posted By Hondo6

Pretty sure the BB in icemilkcoffee 's post...

Pretty sure the BB in icemilkcoffee 's post above doesn't have a spindle - it appears to be for a GRX/Hollowtech2/other kind of 24mm diameter spindle crankset having the crank spindle permanently...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 310
Posted By Hondo6

OP: welcome to Bike Forums. Photos of the...

OP: welcome to Bike Forums.

Photos of the rear of the bike (from both sides), the rear brake, and the crankset would help greatly in diagnosis. If there are any new or strange scuff marks on the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-24, 12:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 565
Posted By Hondo6

Nice. :) I actually thought about posting...

Nice. :)

I actually thought about posting something like, "Two or three hundred $ per set." But I decided that would be too groan-inducing, so I didn't.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,051
Posted By Hondo6

You're most welcome. Thought I remembered...

You're most welcome. Thought I remembered reading that at Retrogrouch, and I guess my memory isn't totally shot. Yet. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,051
Posted By Hondo6

According to this article on the Retrogrouch...

According to this article on the Retrogrouch website (https://bikeretrogrouch.blogspot.com/2014/01/classic-tubes-tange-and-ishiwata.html), that quote has been attributed to Tom Kellogg during the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 06:34 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,350
Posted By Hondo6

IMO posting images that might be interpreted as...

IMO posting images that might be interpreted as being sexually suggestive, or somehow otherwise NSFW, is probably not a "good thing". Maybe post a link - along with a "possibly NSFW" warning -...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-24, 06:06 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 896
Posted By Hondo6

My guess is that will happen a few years after...

My guess is that will happen a few years after world peace has been achieved.

Of course, I could be wrong. It might take many decades afterwards. :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-24, 07:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 445
Posted By Hondo6

Since the OP's profile gives a location of "down...

Since the OP's profile gives a location of "down under" - e.g., Australia - this link might be of a bit more use to him/her (shipping US/AUS and vice versa as I recall is pretty steep):
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,051
Posted By Hondo6

Guess that settles it; clear pix are definitely...

Guess that settles it; clear pix are definitely worth 1000 words.

FWIW: IMO that's a great logo. Wonder why Takagi didn't keep using it on their (apparently later) Tourney XT and other later...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,051
Posted By Hondo6

I've heard the same about both Ishiwata and Tange...

I've heard the same about both Ishiwata and Tange upper-end tubing. Specifically: while high-end Reynolds and Columbus tubing had the public name recognition, what I've read leads me to believe...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 448
Posted By Hondo6

I left the original text as it was originally...

I left the original text as it was originally written and struck it through. Here's a step-by-step, best as I can reconstruct it from memory and the comments above.

1. I noted the OP's original...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 08:30 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,051
Posted By Hondo6

stoneageyosh also noted the same possibility...

stoneageyosh also noted the same possibility above. I don't think I've personally seen an early version of the Takagi Tourney or their early logo, so that's indeed a possibility.

The Takagi...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,051
Posted By Hondo6

Maybe. The only Takagi crankset that Velobase...

Maybe. The only Takagi crankset that Velobase lists is an early/mid-80s Tourney XT version having completely different lettering, but the one in question here might well be an earlier Tourney...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 05:52 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,051
Posted By Hondo6

Thanks. I couldn't make out either the text on...

Thanks. I couldn't make out either the text on the crank or the lettering on the dust caps.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 448
Posted By Hondo6

I misread my mm-to-inches calculation of 0.6/25.4...

I misread my mm-to-inches calculation of 0.6/25.4 as 0.00236" - not 0.0236" - thus leading to my original comment above. When I read Andy's later comment, I checked and realized I'd made the error....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 448
Posted By Hondo6

(chuckling) Then it looks like we were both...

(chuckling) Then it looks like we were both wrong this morning, amigo. Check out my "error correction" above. :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 820
Posted By Hondo6

First: welcome to Bike Forums. If I recall...

First: welcome to Bike Forums.

If I recall correctly, new members are limited to 5 posts daily until they have 10 total posts. After that, I believe you'll be able to use PMs/post photos/post...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 448
Posted By Hondo6

If I recall correctly, crown races for threaded...

If I recall correctly, crown races for threaded headsets are designed to be a press fit, requiring a driver to install and a tool to remove (though the latter can be done by other means as well).
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 956
Posted By Hondo6

Absolutely excellent comment here, Duragrouch....

Absolutely excellent comment here, Duragrouch. Only one quibble.



IMO, true in many if not most cases, but not universally so. I can see at least one exception.

For old-style cup/cone...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,051
Posted By Hondo6

OK, I'm stumped - who made the crankset above? ...

OK, I'm stumped - who made the crankset above? Neat logo, but I don't have a clue and can't find it on Velobase.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-18-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 586
Posted By Hondo6

I suspect #4 - and the possible legal liability...

I suspect #4 - and the possible legal liability from same - is likely the reason for the warning.

I got curious, so I played around with this online calculator...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-18-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,370
Posted By Hondo6

You got a 2x11-speed Santé groupset? That I...

You got a 2x11-speed Santé groupset? That I wanna see! :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-24, 01:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 349
Posted By Hondo6

Might want to check that again. The late Sheldon...

Might want to check that again. The late Sheldon Brown's website gives two different Shimano specifications for a triple crank: 45mm for road, and 47.5mm to 50mm for MTB.

I'll also note that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,350
Posted By Hondo6

Dunno about that. Google indicates that there...

Dunno about that. Google indicates that there have been a number reported instances of people burning themselves doing exactly that. Given legal climates in many places, I can see a firm's legal...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-24, 12:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 349
Posted By Hondo6

Required spindle length for a square taper...

Required spindle length for a square taper crankset is typically dependent on the crankset itself and the chainline required. For more modern triples, the chainline can be either 47.5mm or 50mm,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 12:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 260
Posted By Hondo6

For those interested: here's what BF member (and...

For those interested: here's what BF member (and wealth of cycling knowledge) T-Mar had to say in comparing Aelle and Zeta not quite 5 years ago:

https://www.bikeforums.net/21039890-post8.html
...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-13-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 961
Posted By Hondo6

OP: you should be able to upload pix to a...

OP: you should be able to upload pix to a personal album now (you just can't put them in your posts yet as an anti-spam control). If you do that and post the fact here, I'm sure someone who...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 121
Posted By Hondo6

If it were me, I'd beg/borrow/buy a set of...

If it were me, I'd beg/borrow/buy a set of calipers (digital versions are both fairly accurate and cheap these days) and then check the (a) top head tube ID, (b) bottom head tube ID, and (c) crown...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 607
Posted By Hondo6

Apparently the Grateful Dead were big Raleigh...

Apparently the Grateful Dead were big Raleigh fans. :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-09-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,370
Posted By Hondo6

Sounds like you already had the answer to your...

Sounds like you already had the answer to your concerns regarding 11-speed compatibility for your rear wheel. If the paperwork that came with the wheels says they're Shimano 8/9/10/11 compatible,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-09-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,370
Posted By Hondo6

Knowing precisely what you have now in the way of...

Knowing precisely what you have now in the way of hubs would be a great help. Even as a newbie, you can post photos to your gallery and someone here will likely give a "pic assist" and post them here...
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