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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-04-17, 04:50 PM
Replies: 757
Views: 445,949
Posted By Ganzen

Reshaping bent seat tube collar

Had a bike delivered in a box and the seat tube collar was mangled and out of round. It was heavy guage steel and was not responding well to wedging with a small diameter pipe. Then it occurred to me...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-04-17, 04:04 PM
Replies: 757
Views: 445,949
Posted By Ganzen

Rear wheel single speed install

Always tighten the nut on the brake lever side (left side) first. This will prevent the bearing nuts from loosening on the axle and goofing up the preload if the bearing nuts are'nt solidly backed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-09, 09:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,110
Posted By Ganzen

Project complete!

The decals arrived and they look great. Thanks to JRrestore for matching the decal color with the bikes accent color. They can be viewed at this link
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-15-09, 05:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,201
Posted By Ganzen

Just checked back in after posting this late last...

Just checked back in after posting this late last night. My bad for not posting more details.

I think Danno figured this out in spite of my poor communication skills. The bevel on the teeth on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-14-09, 11:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,201
Posted By Ganzen

Why are Cogs beveled on one side, bevel faces wheel or no?

I was rebuilding an old 10 spd and when I got to the freewheel I noted that some of the cogs had the beveled side facing the wheel while others faced away from the wheel. I removed the freewheel...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-08-09, 06:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,069
Posted By Ganzen

You did fine. I do this all the time and there is...

You did fine. I do this all the time and there is absolutely nothing wrong with reusing cages so long as they have not been mangled.

The puritans on this site will always recommend rushing out to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-08-09, 06:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 809
Posted By Ganzen

In my shop I keep a couple of rubber door wedges...

In my shop I keep a couple of rubber door wedges handy to wedge in between the drop outs on either side of the wheel. This keeps the wheel centered while tightening the QR or nuts.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-08-09, 06:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 699
Posted By Ganzen

I am guessing that you probably did not receive...

I am guessing that you probably did not receive any instructions with your $1 cleaner but if you had those instructions would have warned against putting any flammable liquids in the cleaner....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-04-09, 11:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,127
Posted By Ganzen

While grinding the cup I could tell no...

While grinding the cup I could tell no discernable difference between surfaces. This is usually evident with case hardened steels and the grinding and polishing tends to go much quicker after the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-04-09, 05:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 17,151
Posted By Ganzen

Aluminum has a low thermal mass and will pass...

Aluminum has a low thermal mass and will pass heat and cold very quickly whereas the steel it is wedged into has a high thermal mass which means it is slow to heat and cool. Try using a 5 - 10 second...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-04-09, 03:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,127
Posted By Ganzen

Your welcome Phil. There is something gratifying...

Your welcome Phil. There is something gratifying about refurbing old parts as opposed to just cashing in and throwing in some newfangled part that will sort of work.

I have heat treated tool...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-04-09, 03:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,127
Posted By Ganzen

Not caliper - micrometer

Not caliper - micrometer
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-04-09, 03:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,127
Posted By Ganzen

"So you've got two bearings bigger than all the...

"So you've got two bearings bigger than all the others"

Yea by 1/10,000" that is one ten thousandth of an inch. A miniscule amount to say the least (pun intended). I think I'll go out for a short...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-04-09, 03:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,127
Posted By Ganzen

Hmmm? "temperature controlled environment,...

Hmmm?

"temperature controlled environment, expand from body heat, +/- 1 digit in addition to its inherent accuracy or lack of"

Let's get a little perspective here. This is a slow turning...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-09, 10:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,110
Posted By Ganzen

Thanks Geek! Hello Cafe Those are both...

Thanks Geek!

Hello Cafe

Those are both fine looking bikes. Way to keep the old Schwinns going. I especially like the 77 Le Tour, understated and classy!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-04-09, 09:33 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,127
Posted By Ganzen

My bad I had the difference expressed in the...

My bad I had the difference expressed in the 1/100,000" place (definitely one place beyond my ability to measure with my digital calipers). Nice catch, thanks.

Ganzen
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-04-09, 08:34 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,127
Posted By Ganzen

In this particular instance the beaings that were...

In this particular instance the beaings that were taken out measured .2480" and the bearings that went in measured .2481". A difference of 1/10,000" so only swapping two out should be ok.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-03-09, 09:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,127
Posted By Ganzen

Resurfacing Galled Spindles and Cups

I recently bought a 1985 Nishiki from an auction site and discovered that it had BB problems. I got the bike at the right price so I decided to keep it and eat the cost for repairs.

When I tore...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-09, 05:39 PM
Replies: 2,674
Views: 1,133,128
Posted By Ganzen

Goodwill find

1985 Nishiki Prestige
WE08201

Picked this up last week on goodwill auction site for $50. :ride:

Frame: Tange 2 (Man's, 56 cm)
Fork: Tange

Labels:
Tange (top of each fork)
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-03-09, 04:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 22,196
Posted By Ganzen

The latest

Pics after a complete teardown and rebuild. Waxed the nude frame and added new pads and bartape. The BB spindle, one of the cups and two of the balls were galled. Probably the reason it went to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-03-09, 04:11 PM
Replies: 757
Views: 445,949
Posted By Ganzen

Cleaning out seat posts and fork stems

Double a piece of heavy wire over and hammer the loop on the end closed so that the two wires lay parallel to each other. Cut the loose ends flush and chuck the ends into a drill. Take a small bit of...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-02-09, 09:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 22,196
Posted By Ganzen

Thanks to everyone who posted for the advice and...

Thanks to everyone who posted for the advice and encouragement. Sorry Ski! I had to go get it quick before the Wife realized I bought another bike!!!!!!!!;)

It is a 1985 model built in Japan for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-29-09, 07:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,208
Posted By Ganzen

The original tubing size is 1". I would not want...

The original tubing size is 1". I would not want to use any hair dryer on my hair that would also get hot enough to shrink this tubing. It begins to shrink at a temp of around 100C (Thats 212 F!!!!!!...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-29-09, 07:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,208
Posted By Ganzen

Nice use of the clear tube for a chainstay...

Nice use of the clear tube for a chainstay protector! I only used a lighter because that's what I had at hand. If you have a heat gun definitely use it instead (much better control).

Ganzen
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-09, 03:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,110
Posted By Ganzen

Restored 1978 Schwinn Traveller III sans decals

Here is the near completely restored Traveller III I have been working on. It still needs decals which JR has offered to supply in the accent color. I have not ordered the decals just yet but will...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-29-09, 01:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,208
Posted By Ganzen

Bartape - Shrink Wrap = Tidy Ending

Wrapping bartape from the bottom up makes sense but leads to issues about how to end the wrap at the top. Most people are familiar with using electrical tape to secure the end of the wrap however if...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-27-09, 12:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 22,196
Posted By Ganzen

This time around it went for a bit more. I placed...

This time around it went for a bit more. I placed the winning bid of $49.99.

http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=4397219

This Nishiki has a computer attached that I will be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-09, 08:46 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 51,154
Posted By Ganzen

See pics above. Powdercoats are heat cured at 400...

See pics above. Powdercoats are heat cured at 400 degrees! Strip it completely.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-18-09, 03:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 22,196
Posted By Ganzen

The auction is on shopgoodwill.com though as a...

The auction is on shopgoodwill.com though as a local pickup only.


Hello 23Skidoo
May the highest bidder win.LOL (;^)>{
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-17-09, 11:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 22,196
Posted By Ganzen

Ok The winning bidder failed to claim this bike...

Ok The winning bidder failed to claim this bike and it is back up for auction. It is a Tange 2 frame, 56 cm (CT) with a few component issues that are easily remedied. Anyone have an opinion on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-09, 11:50 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 17,401
Posted By Ganzen

Master Electrician (Union), usually and a...

Master Electrician (Union), usually and a Certified Bench Jeweler othertimes.

When the economy goes south I head for the bench. Now where did I put that bottle of flux?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-09, 05:43 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 51,154
Posted By Ganzen

Omaha Nebraska

Picked up the frame from paint today. Josh and Jeremy at Trail Performance Coatings did a nice job of powdercoating the frame, forks, cogs and guards. They stripped and coated all of the parts in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-09, 05:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,110
Posted By Ganzen

Restoring 1978 Schwinn Traveller III

Picked up the frame from paint today. Josh and Jeremy at Trail Performance coatings did a nice job of powdercoating the frame, forks, cogs and guards. They stripped and coated all of the parts in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-09, 05:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,110
Posted By Ganzen

Hey All A quick update on this restoration....

Hey All

A quick update on this restoration. I received the OEM Shimano 400 rear derailer from GeekRunner. This was a generous donation and is very much appreciated.

I received the wheelset...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-26-08, 08:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 22,196
Posted By Ganzen

It went for $31.78. I stopped in to the local...

It went for $31.78. I stopped in to the local warehouse and had a look at it. It was quite small at 56 cm. I ride a 60 cm and have long arms. The tires were done, the front wheel was out of true, the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-26-08, 10:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 22,196
Posted By Ganzen

Nishiki Prestige?

A Nishiki prestige is up for sell at auction and I would like to know the approx value? It looks to be in good/fair condition and complete. Any help would be appreciated as I want to bid but don't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-25-08, 05:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,110
Posted By Ganzen

I thought I might share some of the details...

I thought I might share some of the details regarding some techniques I am using in the restoration of this bike. I am a certified jeweler (though only as a serious hobbyist) and have a polishing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-08, 02:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,110
Posted By Ganzen

Thanks for the link Rocco The rear suntour...

Thanks for the link Rocco

The rear suntour "honor" derailer has a date code of OH and this corresponds to Aug of 1972. I could not find any codes stamped onto the Shimano 400 "Uniglide" front...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-08, 12:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,110
Posted By Ganzen

Hello Bob Thanks for the welcome and JR's...

Hello Bob

Thanks for the welcome and JR's contact suggestion. I contacted JR and he has this model in his library and can provide them in any background color I need. I will order a set of decals...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-08, 02:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,110
Posted By Ganzen

Retsoring 1978 Schwinn Traveller III

I needed a winter project and came across a disused Traveller III that was available simply for the asking. All of the cables and rubber parts needed replacement, the paint was faded and scratched...
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