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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-22, 12:13 AM
Replies: 499
Views: 43,573
Posted By jessec

Park tool stands are showing up $130-150 on...

Park tool stands are showing up $130-150 on Facebook around Van - there's one in North Van and one in Surrey right now.. not the commercial one but still a good stand
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-22, 12:21 AM
Replies: 412
Views: 137,675
Posted By jessec

Interesting enough, one just came up in my local...

Interesting enough, one just came up in my local CL in Vancouver if anyone is interested (my size but I don't need it nor can afford it)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-22, 08:03 PM
Replies: 2,675
Views: 1,135,741
Posted By jessec

Hey T-Mar - I just picked up a Nishiki...

Hey T-Mar - I just picked up a Nishiki Bushwhacker which seems to conform to Kawamura '72-87 serial # standard, but seems to be 1991:

It's spaced like this on BB (## is numbers, I just don't like...
Forum: Fatbikes
02-07-21, 06:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,091
Posted By jessec

Well, the bike sold before I could go see it...

Well, the bike sold before I could go see it hahaha.
So this thread can be removed (I can't see an option for me to do that myself).
Sorry for wasting your time! :)
Forum: Fatbikes
02-07-21, 10:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,091
Posted By jessec

Any info on 2005 Norco Bigfoot?

Hey all,

There's a 2005? or so Norco Bigfoot listed near me for a decent price. Deore RD.. anyone know the largest tire width for those older models?
It comes with 26x2.3" tires and I would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-20, 07:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,132
Posted By jessec

:love: Hot diggity! I had been trying to...

:love:
Hot diggity!

I had been trying to find a Fiori to match up, and had read about the Corsa having similar components, but just couldn't find the colour to confirm, but this is it! Thank you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-20, 03:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,132
Posted By jessec

Exactly what I was hoping for. Been searching a...

Exactly what I was hoping for. Been searching a bit but don't know the best resources to find head badge shapes haha.
Also why I included the outlines on various parts of the frame, maybe a decal is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-20, 03:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,132
Posted By jessec

No Head Badge or Decals - Identification?

Thank you in advance for any information!

I just picked up this bike - no head badge or decals on it at all, seller said they called it a "Fiora" (closest I could determine might be Fiori).
Frame...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-20, 08:54 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,173
Posted By jessec

Fairly certain it's a false positive. There's...

Fairly certain it's a false positive.
There's JavaScript on the page, but it's just for the menu images to change when you hover mouse over it (very common).
Every link goes directly to an HTML or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-20, 04:12 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,173
Posted By jessec

Do you know on which page? I can't fix it...

Do you know on which page?
I can't fix it (there's HUNDREDS of pages) if I don't know where it is.
I'm guessing it's reporting false positives (why I never run AV software, most of it is garbage),...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-20, 03:43 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,173
Posted By jessec

Ok there's a LOT of information on there haha. ...

Ok there's a LOT of information on there haha.
No way I'll track that down.
In any case, all the broken images that I've seen just simply link to the full size image - and if not there, it just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-20, 03:36 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,173
Posted By jessec

Off of my link? Which URL/location? I just tossed...

Off of my link? Which URL/location? I just tossed up a direct download from Wayback Machine and don't want harmful stuff on there, and can remove it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-20, 02:01 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,173
Posted By jessec

Oh, also randyjawa if you ever kept a backup of...

Oh, also randyjawa if you ever kept a backup of all the images, at least, that might help too. If they're named the same, I can figure out where they slot in on the web site by matching it up and try...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-20, 04:47 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,173
Posted By jessec

Finished overnight, made a ZIP (as-is) of the...

Finished overnight, made a ZIP (as-is) of the My_TenSpeeds_1 folder (700mb in size), and tossed it online. The downloader stripped the links to archive.org so they should work on any web space (or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-20, 06:30 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,173
Posted By jessec

Never really used the site much as I was always a...

Never really used the site much as I was always a mountain biker and recently got into vintage road bikes (starting last summer), but FYI I'm making an attempt to retrieve the data off the Wayback...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-20, 05:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,068
Posted By jessec

I guess it makes sense you were initially...

I guess it makes sense you were initially referring to just the '82 model year - so it does add up that the beige Norco is a Monterey :)

That's just how I bought the Avanti.
I've changed a lot on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-20, 01:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,068
Posted By jessec

So interestingly, my '84 Avanti SL doesn't use...

So interestingly, my '84 Avanti SL doesn't use cable stops on the top bar (Serial SI446XXX) - this was as-purchased (have modified a LOT since then):
It does have a different rear dropout though, so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-20, 10:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,068
Posted By jessec

Awesome info! i was hoping someone would have...

Awesome info!
i was hoping someone would have this info.

I hadn't heard of the Tourister model, but will look it up out of curiosity. I have an Avanti SL so figured that wasn't it since there's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-20, 07:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,068
Posted By jessec

Norco Model ID (Just For Curiosity)

Got this bike recently, and obviously things have been modified on it - assuming crank and brakes are original, maybe rear derailleur?

Ukai front wheel, Mavic rear wheel - both QR which I know...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-20, 04:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,755
Posted By jessec

Yeah 1mm difference shouldn't be a big deal with...

Yeah 1mm difference shouldn't be a big deal with the variation there is, especially since the front is already closer inside than what it should be, and it's that line that's causing me the most...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-20, 03:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,755
Posted By jessec

Road triple recommended 45mm.. Based on...

Road triple recommended 45mm..
Based on measurements and calculations (Sheldon's chart for cassette's/freewheel's):

Front - 44.24mm
Rear (because it's a SRAM 8spd freewheel) - 45.4mm

Also - I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-20, 02:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,755
Posted By jessec

I won't plan to, but I'm sure it'll happen once...

I won't plan to, but I'm sure it'll happen once in awhile. This original BB is definitely still in great condition, I already re-greased it and had it ready for a new crank.

Good to know - I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-20, 02:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,755
Posted By jessec

I totally understand the Campy BB is sealed and...

I totally understand the Campy BB is sealed and better for me - the concern I have is down the line with replacement when it wears out. That's why I was curious about what option is best. I suppose...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-20, 01:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,755
Posted By jessec

I probably should have included these to start.. ...

I probably should have included these to start..

Campagnolo BB

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1600x1200/20200816_152228_9c103d7ac0932878997eab86f1363245f397bc18.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-20, 01:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,755
Posted By jessec

Correct, the JIS spindle is wider at the base of...

Correct, the JIS spindle is wider at the base of the taper, therefore not allowing the Campy ISO arm to fully engage. My JIS arms have the bolts right on them, and I can't even get the non-drive side...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-20, 10:15 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,755
Posted By jessec

That is the tool needed - however, it's a bit...

That is the tool needed - however, it's a bit more costly in Canada. Doesn't seem to be available with the supplier my co-op uses, and online with shipping it seems to be $30+ CAD.
Finding a BB to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-20, 09:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,755
Posted By jessec

Fitting ISO Campagnolo Crankset on JIS BB

I know I know, don't mix standards. Looking to see what my best option is:

I have an 80's Norco Avanti SL bike - came with 2-speed front crankset
It has a JIS 68x126mm BB (likely 68x127 standard...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-20, 08:39 AM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 507,173
Posted By jessec

1983 Nishiki Rally I saved from the trash (and...

1983 Nishiki Rally I saved from the trash (and previously sitting outside for a LONG time based on the rust on it).. converted drop bars to comfort and put a Shimano 6-spd index shifter on to replace...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-20, 08:24 AM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 874,616
Posted By jessec

1983 Nishiki Rally thrown out for trash, and is...

1983 Nishiki Rally thrown out for trash, and is now being used by my girlfriend instead. New chain, tires, cables & housing, rust cleaning, changed to comfort bars from the original drop bars...
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-20, 08:20 AM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 874,616
Posted By jessec

Allpro 3-speed that I'm gifting to my mother this...

Allpro 3-speed that I'm gifting to my mother this week-end

Before (crap, I really should have taken some full shots before restoring it - it was used by previous owner as a lawn ornament LOL):...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-20, 08:15 AM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 874,616
Posted By jessec

Miyata Triple Cross.. Before (I bought it...

Miyata Triple Cross..

Before (I bought it without that crankset or wheels, actually.. just don't think I took a photo at the time):...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-19, 04:19 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,626
Posted By jessec

Yeah if that odometer is even close to accurate,...

Yeah if that odometer is even close to accurate, that's 784km.. it'll be fun to clean it all up and get riding on it more!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-19, 04:17 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,626
Posted By jessec

Even better, I was born in '80 so it matches me...

Even better, I was born in '80 so it matches me well 🤣
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-19, 03:53 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,626
Posted By jessec

Thanks for the info! I've been curious about...

Thanks for the info!
I've been curious about year range.. it starts with X982*** if that helps - I'm not totally comfortable putting the whole number out there publicly :)

I actually swapped the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-19, 09:21 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,626
Posted By jessec

I just picked up a 10-speed Excalibur with...

I just picked up a 10-speed Excalibur with working cable speedometer on it too for $60 CAD.

Happy to search around and find out they were made pretty well!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-19, 02:17 PM
Replies: 339
Views: 160,309
Posted By jessec

Yes - I have prime though so all those above are...

Yes - I have prime though so all those above are prime (free 1-2 day shipping).. which helps :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-19, 08:11 PM
Replies: 339
Views: 160,309
Posted By jessec

Yes the shipping and likely duty is a killer....

Yes the shipping and likely duty is a killer. Keep in mind with current conversion rates the $24 tire at MEC is around $18 USD, so that one specifically isn't all that different than Amazon US...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-19, 04:36 PM
Replies: 339
Views: 160,309
Posted By jessec

Do any Canadians look in here? Looking for...

Do any Canadians look in here?

Looking for possible recommendations on retailers.. as I have to call around to a couple LBS's still too..
Currently leaning toward the Continental's at MEC.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-19, 10:41 PM
Replies: 1,565
Views: 201,153
Posted By jessec

All I got around to was replacing a rear tire and...

All I got around to was replacing a rear tire and swapping rear wheel for one with QR (to use an indoor trainer) on my Supercycle Excalibur I just picked up.
Forum: Introductions
11-20-19, 06:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,179
Posted By jessec

I have since picked up a Raleigh Grand Prix and...

I have since picked up a Raleigh Grand Prix and Supercycle Excalibur (with working speedometer!!).. will likely ride the Supercycle based on the frame size - my 2 Raleigh's are honestly too big for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-19, 08:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 378
Posted By jessec

I did find that thread, but no - this one looks...

I did find that thread, but no - this one looks like a typical road bike. Same badge on it though.

My thought is that it was fairly low end since no one seems to be talking about it haha :)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-19, 08:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 378
Posted By jessec

Soret Brand?

I see a local listing for a Soret road bike for $25 CAD.
I would imagine it was a department store bike, but at that price it's tempting.

The same seller has a Vulcan road bike too (also for $25...
Forum: Introductions
11-05-19, 06:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,179
Posted By jessec

Is there no place nearby to park and have them...

Is there no place nearby to park and have them wait while you bomb the pieces over a couple at a time instead of right at the entrance?
Or call ahead and see if they can meet you to help unload real...
Forum: Introductions
11-04-19, 02:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,179
Posted By jessec

I've been doing it from my home, but London does...

I've been doing it from my home, but London does have a bike co-op that I just recently donated 3 bikes to (Squeaky Wheel Bike Co-Op). I've only been there the one time but plan on going back, and...
Forum: Introductions
11-01-19, 05:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,179
Posted By jessec

Hello from London, ON

Evening!

Just joined as I've recently gotten back into working with bikes.. Rode some XC trails when I was a teen and a bit into 20's and had a LOT of years without much riding. Have been on and...
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