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03-28-24, 11:52 AM
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Posted By bark_eater

Labrador to Maui Wowie ratio is a trade secret...

Labrador to Maui Wowie ratio is a trade secret...
03-28-24, 11:37 AM
Replies: 15,437
Views: 4,054,161
Posted By bark_eater

I'm slowly coming to terms with not being able to...

I'm slowly coming to terms with not being able to "save" them all"....
03-26-24, 11:16 AM
Replies: 15,437
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Posted By bark_eater

Spring time at the scrap yard... If I had been...

Spring time at the scrap yard... If I had been there 10 minutes earlier but I got 3 out of 6 wheels to work with... The Trek has a busted rear wheel, snapped rear derailleur, and a tweaked derailleur...
03-08-24, 09:39 AM
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Posted By bark_eater

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03-08-24, 09:11 AM
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Views: 1,091,310
Posted By bark_eater

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I'm pretty close to peak bike junk, but this 170mm...
02-27-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 7,672
Views: 903,029
Posted By bark_eater

I've got the Stien tool dohicky but with out the...

I've got the Stien tool dohicky but with out the correct 34mm wrench I was going to break something trying to stabilize an adjustable wrench with tapered jaws. The wrench ended up deforming before...
02-27-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 7,672
Views: 903,029
Posted By bark_eater

Ya got to get out more.. pretty sure their 106...

Ya got to get out more.. pretty sure their 106 BCD and the inner 40t will work the aluminum 3 pin cranks....
02-27-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 7,672
Views: 903,029
Posted By bark_eater

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Took advantage of the good weather....before the rain...
02-25-24, 02:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 569
Posted By bark_eater

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Just to swerve back on to topic: If...
02-25-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 823
Posted By bark_eater

Well hello.... ...

Well hello....

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02-23-24, 05:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 823
Posted By bark_eater

SR made 86 BCD cranks that came in 165mm. The...

SR made 86 BCD cranks that came in 165mm. The Apex is nicer, the Custom is less fancy. I did manage to find a 165 mm Custom and scrounge up a selection of chainrings. For a while hunting for...
02-15-24, 10:58 AM
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Posted By bark_eater

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and dat's dat....
02-15-24, 09:50 AM
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Posted By bark_eater

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This is what happens if your not there when the bikes...
02-14-24, 03:57 PM
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Posted By bark_eater

The "surface rust" is a little weird, because I...

The "surface rust" is a little weird, because I think the frame is fully chromed. Maybe it was a red oxide paint of some sort. I'll investigate further tomorrow.
02-14-24, 08:07 AM
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Posted By bark_eater

Probably should have stripped this at the yard,...

Probably should have stripped this at the yard, but its kind of diminishing returns when the aluminum bits cost 3x as much when separated from the frame and it was cold this morning.. Its an...
02-06-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,197
Posted By bark_eater

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01-25-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 15,437
Views: 4,054,161
Posted By bark_eater

I've got a leangth of a big old lead pipe for...

I've got a leangth of a big old lead pipe for making jaw covers, but copper might be a healthier choice.
01-25-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 15,437
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Posted By bark_eater

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Forum: Framebuilders
01-13-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 662
Posted By bark_eater

It took me a minute.....

It took me a minute.....
Forum: Framebuilders
01-12-24, 01:09 PM
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Views: 662
Posted By bark_eater

Everyone loves a mystery box. Looking at the...

Everyone loves a mystery box. Looking at the pictures, it looks like there's not a lot of "sets" in one box. What are the chances of getting 4 drop outs, a crown, a bb shell and 3 lugs that...
01-11-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 15,437
Views: 4,054,161
Posted By bark_eater

The Jaws are 6 1/2" and it weighed 60lbs with the...

The Jaws are 6 1/2" and it weighed 60lbs with the pintle mount.
01-11-24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 15,437
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Posted By bark_eater

Not too shabby for $20. The bolts are rattling...

Not too shabby for $20. The bolts are rattling around in the base. I'll loctite the pivot bolt when I put it back together.
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01-11-24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 8,760
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Posted By bark_eater

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Coop haul from last night. Well worth the visit.
12-15-23, 01:25 PM
Replies: 15,437
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Posted By bark_eater

The anodizing and markings are long gone from the...

The anodizing and markings are long gone from the bottle holder, and the legs on those chairs are super short, which is probably why some one was giving 6 away. I have most of them spread around the...
12-15-23, 12:48 PM
Replies: 15,437
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Posted By bark_eater

The Christmas rush is on! I almost left these,...

The Christmas rush is on! I almost left these, but horizontal drop outs and cantilever brakes are not that common. And I have a wide set of chrome motorized dirt bike bars, that make a sound like...
Replies: 14
Views: 956
Posted By bark_eater

Serial # is 935A . I did some light web...

Serial # is 935A .
I did some light web surfing, and I think the fork is stock. I talked "Schwinn" guy in Delaware, who powder coats and builds replicas a couple years ago, so I'll try and track...
12-15-23, 12:27 PM
Replies: 15,437
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Posted By bark_eater

seril numba is 935A With the straight BMX fork...

seril numba is 935A With the straight BMX fork I'd guess its later production.
12-14-23, 07:51 PM
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Posted By bark_eater

I'll find the cereals toomarah... HC is good?

I'll find the cereals toomarah... HC is good?
Replies: 14
Views: 956
Posted By bark_eater

"Core" value of rusty Schwinn Stingray?

Brought this home from the scrap yard. I know these are desirable for collectors, but this one's paint is way to far gone. Any one got an idea of the value of this rusty barn find?
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12-14-23, 01:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 469
Posted By bark_eater

I think those will be too narrow at the hoods....

I think those will be too narrow at the hoods. I've ridden with the original narrow GB rando bars on a mid trail road bike and they were comfortable in the drops and with a "basket ball" grip on the...
12-14-23, 12:49 PM
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Posted By bark_eater

But wait, there's more: ...

But wait, there's more:
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12-14-23, 12:37 PM
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Posted By bark_eater

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Well Grokked, ewe bonnie laddie!
12-13-23, 11:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 469
Posted By bark_eater

I've got narrower Nitto "Olympiad"s and some...

I've got narrower Nitto "Olympiad"s and some where in a crate are a set of Taiwanese non ergo bars from 90's Trek that are pretty wide. I sold a Lemond Tourlemet , I think from the same era, that had...
12-13-23, 10:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 469
Posted By bark_eater

Seems like I'm 10-20 years late on this one. ...

Seems like I'm 10-20 years late on this one.
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I actually have or had a set of those. I'm pretty sure I trashed them because they came bent from a crash. The attached Dynamic Il stem was also...
12-13-23, 10:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 469
Posted By bark_eater

Off by a thumb.....

Off by a thumb.....
12-13-23, 09:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 642
Posted By bark_eater

My experience is limited, but I think all of the...

My experience is limited, but I think all of the 3 pin cottered Stronglight cranks I have messed with are from 70's Raleigh Super Courses. I have no idea wether a Raleigh spindle is compatable with...
12-13-23, 09:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 469
Posted By bark_eater

25.4 clamp diameter drop bars for a mountain bike?

I'm trying to find a set of wide drop bars for a single speed mountain bike conversion. I'd like to have a wider bar with some flare that will fit one of the 25.4 clamp riser stems I have.

The...
12-12-23, 01:29 PM
Replies: 15,437
Views: 4,054,161
Posted By bark_eater

It's missing the original wheel. I probably have...

It's missing the original wheel. I probably have a match, near match in the pile. The paint has a bunch of chips and rust spots, but black bikes are easy to touch up, so depending on how it shines...
12-12-23, 10:12 AM
Replies: 15,437
Views: 4,054,161
Posted By bark_eater

Grabbed this Schwinn High Plains this morning....

Grabbed this Schwinn High Plains this morning. Apparently it was owned a by mechanic after my own heart. Its a lugged 90's mountain bike with splatter paint, who could resist? I'll be stripping this...
12-10-23, 10:34 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,374
Posted By bark_eater

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12-10-23, 08:27 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,374
Posted By bark_eater

Everyone knows about Robert Prisigs "Zen and the...

Everyone knows about Robert Prisigs "Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance" but "Lila" also seems to be a quality book....

bit of a thick read, just to understand the sideways relevance...
12-09-23, 09:55 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,578
Posted By bark_eater

I think he's got enough personal results to show...

I think he's got enough personal results to show his program works... For him. As does his business model. Micheal Jordan sold a lot of sneakers, and I'm sure a some of those kids went pro, but it...
12-09-23, 09:44 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,578
Posted By bark_eater

This always comes across like trying to sell a...

This always comes across like trying to sell a bottled moment of zen. A SWAG study of different frames rigged with sensors and dohickies ridden by a wide variety of different riders of different...
12-08-23, 06:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,129
Posted By bark_eater

Its got the nicest components but the frame is...

Its got the nicest components but the frame is steel. I think it would be a bike again if I replaced the bottom bracket and cables.
12-08-23, 01:16 PM
Replies: 8,760
Views: 1,091,310
Posted By bark_eater

Absolutely opportunist purchase of a 152mm...

Absolutely opportunist purchase of a 152mm crankset. Not sure what I'll do with them. I think the rings are low mileage, but the modern rings look funny to me.
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12-07-23, 03:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,129
Posted By bark_eater

Figured I'd weigh all the kids bikes I have...

Figured I'd weigh all the kids bikes I have before I start taking things apart.

All weights are very approximate.

Starting with the current out grown bikes:

20" Specialized Hot Rock single...
12-07-23, 02:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 523
Posted By bark_eater

I wonder if the different Suntour Power Shifter...

I wonder if the different Suntour Power Shifter thumbies might provide some of the bits needed. I stole these pics from Velobase.
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12-07-23, 12:51 PM
Replies: 8,760
Views: 1,091,310
Posted By bark_eater

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Here's more of the recent arrivals. Most of this has a particular bike to go...
12-07-23, 12:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,071
Posted By bark_eater

Downloading photo shop. Pics to follow!

Downloading photo shop. Pics to follow!
12-07-23, 12:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,071
Posted By bark_eater

Just to stay in character, I'd wager its...

Just to stay in character, I'd wager its reanimation via sock puppet... but I'm wrong all the time.
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