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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-22, 11:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 928
Posted By karldub

Honjo H47: 650b (27,5") or 700 (28") version?

I'm doing a 700c to 650b conversion and planning to get some fenders. Honjo makes fenders for both 650b and 700 wheels, but I have a hard time finding the ones I want in the size of 650b.

I'm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-15-22, 10:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 566
Posted By karldub

Convert 2x drivetrain to 1x drivetrain - using inner ring.

I have an old Shimano Golden Arrow 2x drivetrain consisting of 52t and a 42t chainring (probably, haven't counted)
For a new bike I'm working on, I'm thinking about using this drivetrain and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-22, 09:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 479
Posted By karldub

Recommendations on silver flat bar brake levers for dual pivot caliper brakes

I'm working on a 650b conversion and have bought a pair of Tektro R559 dual pivot rim brakes.

Going for a classic look, I like the levers to be silver, preferably chrome.

What flat bar brake...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-11-22, 07:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 441
Posted By karldub

Handlebar grip for retro flat bar bike: Leather or other? Recommendations?

I'm building up a flat bar bike porteur-style bike with a somewhat retro/elegant look. Can you give me some recommendations on "elegant" handlebar grips that fit the porteur style, probably leather...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-22, 09:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 736
Posted By karldub

Rim Brake Caliper Return Springs: The softer the better?

I have many sets of rim brakes and generally have no problem with the stopping power (except for rainy days). My best calipers are a set of Shimano Dura Ace BR-7800 which I use with matching ST-7800...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-22, 11:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 709
Posted By karldub

Hi, Can you elaborate on why my pants would...

Hi,

Can you elaborate on why my pants would still rub the chain? I haven't had this issue on any of my previous "city bikes". I guess it's a matter of q-factor as well?

Cheers
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-22, 01:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 709
Posted By karldub

I want to get the chainguard to keep my pants...

I want to get the chainguard to keep my pants from getting stuck in the chain.

I’m now looking at the longer, uglier ”city bike” chainguards that are mounted on the frame/and or bottom bracket....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-11-22, 06:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 709
Posted By karldub

Is it possible to mount a chainguard on Tiagra 4700 Crankset?

I have bought a commuter bike with a Tiagra 4700 Crankset. I’m looking to get a chainguard to keep my pants from getting stuck in the chain. Are there any types of chainguards that will fit this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-01-22, 04:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 491
Posted By karldub

New Shimano Hydraulic brake lever wont suck in oil during lever bleeding

Hi,

I Installed a new front hydraulic brake lever and did an easy ”lever bleed” (maybe called gravity bleed - not an expert here) where mineral oil is simply ”sucked in”/transfered through the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-31-22, 02:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,233
Posted By karldub

I don't think so, the "movement" of the pistons...

I don't think so, the "movement" of the pistons feel smooth when I push them back in.

My current hypothesis is that there is some issue with the flow of oil back and forth between the lever and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-22, 09:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,233
Posted By karldub

New hydraulic brakes - rear brake piston not retracting - sticky pistons

Bought two new hydraulic disc brake kits (front and rear Shimano BL-MT401 Brake lever + BR-MT410 Brake Calipers).


The front brake centered nicely and works well. The rear brake have the problems...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-22, 08:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 224
Posted By karldub

Bolt size for rim brake on Aluminium Fork

I'm trying to mount some used fenders on a gravel bike with aluminium fork from cirka 2016. The fork has a threaded hole where I guess brake calipers can sit and where I'm planning to put a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-22, 02:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,189
Posted By karldub

Thanks for the input. There are no chemicals...

Thanks for the input.

There are no chemicals in that room. But I actually had the same thing happen last year to another set of tires (Continental Gatorskins Tubular) which were stored in another...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-22, 04:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,189
Posted By karldub

Cracked rubber on tires (Specialized Turbo Cotton 28mm)

Hi,

I purchased a set of clincher Specialized Turbo Cotton 28mm 10 months ago and have ridden about 200 kilometres on them. They havent seen much sun at all and during the winter they were...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-21, 03:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,453
Posted By karldub

The problem rather seems to be that powdercoating...

The problem rather seems to be that powdercoating got inside the threading when I dropped it off for repainting, which prohibits the screw from going in.

Any input on how to do a rethreading of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-21, 09:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,453
Posted By karldub

Rear dropout adjustment screw standards on vintage race frames: Diameter / Threading

My 70-80's Batavus Professional frame came without rear adjustment dropout screws. I tried to use the dropout screws from my other Peugeot PX10 frame from the 80's but they didn't fit. This may...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-11-21, 10:15 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,940
Posted By karldub

Thanks, any reason not to start from the new...

Thanks, any reason not to start from the new chain altogether and just shorten that one, then instead of new links on the existing chain? I dont there were any installation pins included either..
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-11-21, 08:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 893
Posted By karldub

Thanks. I found the issue. The new cable was...

Thanks.

I found the issue. The new cable was slightly thicker than the old one, which when going through the tight jagwire dirt/deflector adaptor on the cable end, increased the friction such as...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-11-21, 08:10 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,940
Posted By karldub

Good question, it's a custom build with a 11-28t...

Good question, it's a custom build with a 11-28t Shimano Casette matched with 40-52 teeth Alize Chainset with a 7800-rear derailleur from Shimano.

So it is within the limits of maximum capacity...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-11-21, 08:04 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,940
Posted By karldub

Thanks. This is the small-small combination. ...

Thanks. This is the small-small combination.

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/684x478/small_small_4145cf44243c13062c0eb6547fa13dda29d7e8b9.jpg


Beside the things already...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-11-21, 07:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 893
Posted By karldub

To check, I unfasten the cable, and help the...

To check, I unfasten the cable, and help the derailleur to reach its limits by going to the outer gears by hand. Has always worked on other derailleurs, and this one as well.

Yep, my thoughts...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-11-21, 07:08 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,940
Posted By karldub

I think this is the method I chose, and because...

I think this is the method I chose, and because it felt like it was going to end up short, I even added some margin by going with +3 or +4 teeth instead.

However, I don't understand why the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-11-21, 06:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 893
Posted By karldub

Rear derailleur acting weird, can't shift from smallest cog to next cog

When I adjust my rear derailleurs I generally unfasten the shifter cable and set the limit screws. Then I go back to the smallest cog, I fasten the shifter cable and start increasing cable tension...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-11-21, 05:50 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,940
Posted By karldub

Chain too short? Any way to lengthen chain?

Hi,

First time sizing a chain here. When I sized my chain I went through several rules regarding chain sizing (was a couple of months ago), but I think I ended up with a chain that is too short...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-05-21, 11:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 496
Posted By karldub

Wheel doesn't stay in after respacing drop-outs. Fix?

In my first cold setting experiment with the goal of increasing the drop out spacing from 124 to 130 mm, I accidentally increased the spacing too much, ending up at about 131 mm. I did the operation...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-21, 10:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,292
Posted By karldub

Ah thanks, unfortunately I'm gonna need to go...

Ah thanks, unfortunately I'm gonna need to go with wider honjos to fit the 700x28's tyres I'm considering. What light do have on the back fender and did you have to drill through the fender to mount...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-21, 10:23 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,292
Posted By karldub

Great input. What are your thoughts on stem reach...

Great input. What are your thoughts on stem reach and height in comparison to drop bars? I see some of you going for higher stems (@Bfisher, 52telecaster...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-21, 10:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,292
Posted By karldub

Really liking the slim fenders on this one! What...

Really liking the slim fenders on this one! What are those, and are they still in production?

Cheers,
Karl
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-21, 08:51 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,381
Posted By karldub

Nice! All the modification equipment, angled...

Nice! All the modification equipment, angled shim, concave washer/other vintage derailleur, and round file are already ordered so I'm going to try hard to make it work with those, was considering the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-21, 03:37 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,292
Posted By karldub

Racing frame with fenders and flat bar. Pictures / examples?

Hi,

I'm desperately missing fenders in my often rainy but short daily commute. I have only one good vintage racing frame (531) which will take fenders. That frame itself is a tad too long for me...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-21, 09:38 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,381
Posted By karldub

Yes, now I'm thinking I maybe should've done that...

Yes, now I'm thinking I maybe should've done that in the first place. A bit worried it might damage the frame or leave an ugly scar - have you tried doing this?

Best regards,
Karl
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-21, 05:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 528
Posted By karldub

Rust protection on paintless spots on steel frame

I have a steel frame built on Reynolds 531 tubing, where I've had to use the to scrape and shape the metal braze-on front derailleur hanger to get the derailleur on.

This means that are paintless...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-21, 05:56 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,381
Posted By karldub

Thanks, I’m in Sweden so I’m guessing...

Thanks, I’m in Sweden so I’m guessing shipping/import taxes may be steep from there but I’ll check it out.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-21, 05:55 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,381
Posted By karldub

Thanks. When you say easily done, what kind of...

Thanks. When you say easily done, what kind of modification/solution do you mean (if I were to put a campy FD on for example?)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-21, 11:47 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,381
Posted By karldub

I'm open to other derailleurs but all the other...

I'm open to other derailleurs but all the other parts of the groupset are shimano so it needs to be compatible with indexed STI-Shifters, 2 x 10 (Dura Ace ST-7800) and silver colour to fit the bike....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-21, 09:20 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,381
Posted By karldub

Thanks for the input! I had to take a break from...

Thanks for the input! I had to take a break from this, but I found out there was supposed to include a concave washer with this derailleur that lets the angle be adjusted on braze-on type derailleurs...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-21, 04:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 690
Posted By karldub

Thanks for all the good input! The work is to be...

Thanks for all the good input! The work is to be done from a small apartment, and I have no weld or welding possibilities, so I think I'll first try to find alternative uses for the shifter boss.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-21, 10:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 690
Posted By karldub

Remove and Replace Old Peugeot Frame Shifter bosses (PR-10)

Hi,

I have an old peugeot frame that I'm going to repaint and put on bar shifters. When it comes to shifters bosses, the frame only has bosses on the right side which is also of a sort that I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-21, 04:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,229
Posted By karldub

I got the adjustment to a level where I they spin...

I got the adjustment to a level where I they spin nicely without any play once the quick releases are clamped on. When I'm riding the bike however, the wheels still spin much worse than my other old...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-21, 10:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,229
Posted By karldub

I just remembered that I experimented with...

I just remembered that I experimented with mounting without the dust caps with only the cones (and locknut on one side) keeping the balls in place and I still had the noise/friction. Damn.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-21, 10:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,229
Posted By karldub

Thanks, The dust caps are one of the only...

Thanks,

The dust caps are one of the only parts that I realistically feel I could've damaged, if only a little. On the front wheel did just that with the screwdriver, and it's possible that left...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-21, 03:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,229
Posted By karldub

ThermionicScott True, on some wheels you just...

ThermionicScott True, on some wheels you just can't tell the friction while riding although it's very noticable between your hand - I might just test ride and see how it feels then.

merziac Yes,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-21, 12:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,229
Posted By karldub

ThermionicScott Thanks! Yes, a little play...

ThermionicScott

Thanks! Yes, a little play to account for the QR's is what I'm going for, although that isn't the case on my other wheels (or barely perceptable anyhow).

I redid the front...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-21, 01:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,229
Posted By karldub

Wheel Hub Friction / Noise after change of ball bearings in Cup and Cone hubs

I have a pair of Mavic Wheels with Shimano Cup and Cone hubs that came on a Peugeot PX10 från 1984 that I bought. Due to slow rolling, I tried to change the hub ball bearings. The front wheel hub...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-21, 02:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,659
Posted By karldub

Any input regarding compatibility between...

Any input regarding compatibility between campagnolo/shimano and between different types (long/short) of brake pads on old brake calipers?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-21, 05:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,903
Posted By karldub

Great post, a lot of good things to pick up on...

Great post, a lot of good things to pick up on there!

Sweden/Uppsala (Stockholm) it is, and from your username I'm guessing there's a connection there? Yes, good bike shops around here are hard to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-21, 11:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,659
Posted By karldub

Are the Kool Stops black good as well? Which...

Are the Kool Stops black good as well? Which jagwire road pads - pro, sport etc?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-21, 02:45 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,659
Posted By karldub

Best brake shoes/pads for classic caliper rim brakes?

Need to get some replacement brake shoes for my Shimano 600 brake calipers (similar to the one in the photo below).
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-21, 02:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,903
Posted By karldub

Great input. Just ordered a pair of vice grips...

Great input. Just ordered a pair of vice grips and a set of bolt extractors and left hand drill bits so in a few days I should have some options to try out.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-21, 09:42 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,903
Posted By karldub

Seatpost Clamp Bolt Hex Head broken - no grip

The bolt head hex grip on my seatpost clamp bolt is broken, so there is no grip for my hex key to screw it out (see pic below). ...
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