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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-23, 03:14 AM
Replies: 249
Views: 17,661
Posted By Fredo76

Thank you, USAZorro for issuing this challenge,...

Thank you, USAZorro for issuing this challenge, and for doing the hard work (judgin').

It was fun.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-23, 09:44 PM
Replies: 249
Views: 17,661
Posted By Fredo76

So Bella is

Bella is finally a true 21-speed now - I installed a shorter BB so that the big chainring works! Got rid of the torn registration sticker (Liquid Wrench is actually a good adhesive remover). Touched...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-23, 07:50 AM
Replies: 249
Views: 17,661
Posted By Fredo76

I am reminded of my own Raleigh BB difficulties:...

I am reminded of my own Raleigh BB difficulties: https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1268714-road-again-challenges-3.html#post22847876
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-23, 11:31 PM
Replies: 249
Views: 17,661
Posted By Fredo76

Found a silver SR Suntour crankset on eBay for...

Found a silver SR Suntour crankset on eBay for $20 and got it just for the looks, to replace the black Shimano crank on Bella:

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-23, 08:02 PM
Replies: 249
Views: 17,661
Posted By Fredo76

I replaced Bella's spring seatpost with a regular...

I replaced Bella's spring seatpost with a regular alloy post to get rid of the bouncies. Also re-routed and trimmed the rear brake cable, and bought a Wheelsmith clincher rear wheel and trued it up a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-23, 09:41 PM
Replies: 249
Views: 17,661
Posted By Fredo76

Feature spotlight: ...

Feature spotlight:

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_4075_145fef62089decdca807a774a619525948d52922.jpg
La Creme de la Kludge!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-23, 07:04 PM
Replies: 249
Views: 17,661
Posted By Fredo76

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

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_4074_196e80822cbb2ce9306db5237a0088b76a7d9d12.jpg
Bella at Black Mesa

I was out riding today, and when I got home, I was right...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-23, 10:36 AM
Replies: 249
Views: 17,661
Posted By Fredo76

Yeah, I know what you mean. But that's what...

Yeah, I know what you mean. But that's what trigger warnings are for! At least I'm honest about it. Raleigh must have sold this frame with six-speed wheels, but I bought some seven-speed brifters for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-23, 08:28 AM
Replies: 249
Views: 17,661
Posted By Fredo76

Better for some situations, perhaps. My wheel...

Better for some situations, perhaps. My wheel needs to fit two bikes, and I've re-dished it already. Hell, I've UN-dished FRONT wheels, too. And there was simply no way a 7-speed wheel was going to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-23, 02:27 AM
Replies: 249
Views: 17,661
Posted By Fredo76

The gory details of my Raleigh mixte frame-up...

The gory details of my Raleigh mixte frame-up build can be found here (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1069707-what-have-you-been-wrenching-lately-246.html#post22851636), with a sneak...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-23, 10:10 AM
Replies: 249
Views: 17,661
Posted By Fredo76

I have a 12" adjustable wrench, plus a three-foot...

I have a 12" adjustable wrench, plus a three-foot pipe that slips over the handle! I included a few of my pictures above in two reviews of the Park tools. We'll see if the reviews make to their...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-23, 09:48 AM
Replies: 249
Views: 17,661
Posted By Fredo76

The bottom bracket on my Raleigh Super Record...

The bottom bracket on my Raleigh Super Record mixte was in petty tight. And it wasn't going to work for me. Not only was it turning rough, I couldn't get the left crank arm on enough to tighten the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-23, 07:30 PM
Replies: 249
Views: 17,661
Posted By Fredo76

OK - here's my 'before' picture for the frame-up...

OK - here's my 'before' picture for the frame-up category. ;)


https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_3944_596604981e42502e747fa5bc06fab20e987e140e.jpg
A well-packed...
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