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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-19, 08:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,754
Posted By Jay.Money

Fantastic responses, all! Thank you! I think...

Fantastic responses, all! Thank you!

I think I may let the shoe be my deciding factor. I also don’t race but would like to up my ride game. I’ll go shoe shopping and see what I find.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-19, 08:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,754
Posted By Jay.Money

Ah, a perspective I hadn’t considered! Thanks for...

Ah, a perspective I hadn’t considered! Thanks for this.

Is there benefit to a road style pedal vs. a mtn bike style pedal?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-19, 06:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,754
Posted By Jay.Money

Are these pedals safe?

Hi, I’m going to clipless pedals for my old Cannondale. I’ve got a set of old PD1056’s I was thinking of using, but also have newer mountain bike style pedals.

I don’t have shoes, and would like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-19, 11:06 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,098,328
Posted By Jay.Money

Yup it is....

Yup it is....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-19, 10:53 PM
Replies: 7,823
Views: 928,584
Posted By Jay.Money

It’s a Portland Design Works rack. Yes, holds a...

It’s a Portland Design Works rack. Yes, holds a six pack perfectly. Comes with a waterproof roll top bag that clips in and holds a lock. I found it used locally....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-19, 06:16 AM
Replies: 7,823
Views: 928,584
Posted By Jay.Money

The derailleur looks a little higher in the...

The derailleur looks a little higher in the picture than in real life. Seems to work, but it’s a big jump so I need to fiddle with it a bit.

Front rack is from Portland Design Works. I found it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-19, 08:56 PM
Replies: 7,823
Views: 928,584
Posted By Jay.Money

Just finished my new city bike!

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-19, 08:44 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,098,328
Posted By Jay.Money

Just finished my new city bike!

After my ST400 got stolen, I built this up over the winter. Took me too long and need to work out a few bugs, but overall a fun test ride!

Miyata 610 had a bent fork, Aquila Strada Max had a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-19, 06:19 PM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 464,887
Posted By Jay.Money

An ‘88 R800

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-18, 07:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,085
Posted By Jay.Money

Went digging around in the work shop today. Came...

Went digging around in the work shop today. Came out with this. 80mm SR stem and SR Modolo Custom bars.

Feeling like this is the low cost solution, but it’s in nice condition so I’d prefer making...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-18, 11:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,085
Posted By Jay.Money

Also, these pedals should have toe clips,...

Also, these pedals should have toe clips, right?https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/5914afa2_aefc_4b6e_bb5f_beaae28083b0_6bb172d8d880d767d898c790b44cf7db6209ddc7.jpeg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-18, 11:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,085
Posted By Jay.Money

You beat me to it! I did the catalogue research...

You beat me to it! I did the catalogue research this afternoon. It is an 89 R800.

Specs say say it came with Modolo Mach 3 stem and bar in grey. Any feel for whether I’ll be able to replace that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-18, 08:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,085
Posted By Jay.Money

Cannondale Rxxx Head set cracked and ugly stem

I picked up this C’dale on Friday which looks great except two things.

The headset cup (am I getting the name of this part correct?) is cracked. Head tube is fine. How urgently should I replace...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-10-18, 08:27 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 31,035
Posted By Jay.Money

Ok if it’s a work in progress? Miyata 610 with a...

Ok if it’s a work in progress? Miyata 610 with a broken fork meets Aquila Strada Max with a broken frame.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-18, 08:13 PM
Replies: 7,823
Views: 928,584
Posted By Jay.Money

This Miyata 610 Franken Gravel....

This Miyata 610 Franken Gravel. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/9be55bda_8a13_4534_9251_de239f945a2b_646287afbd2ffb729c556dab64a7a0184871401d.jpeg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-18, 07:57 PM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 464,887
Posted By Jay.Money

Just picked this up! Seems to be original except...

Just picked this up! Seems to be original except for the bar, stem (and adapter) and seat. Very nice condition overall and shifted nicely on the short ride home. A little tune and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-18, 07:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 355
Posted By Jay.Money

Or is this a stupid question? 😀

Or is this a stupid question? 😀
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-09-18, 07:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,172
Posted By Jay.Money

I suggest a used touring bike with drops. I find...

I suggest a used touring bike with drops. I find them to be versatile, comfortable and strong.

Make sure everything works well on the bike. I hate riding a bike that makes noise, doesn’t shift...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-18, 06:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 355
Posted By Jay.Money

MTB fork - 29 on a 27.5?

Ive got a MTB that I’d like to upgrade the fork on. I’m cheap so want a used fork and the bike has a straight steerer. It seems those conditions are making it challenging to find a suitable air fork....
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-26-18, 08:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,418
Posted By Jay.Money

Thanks for the feedback. While I am fairly...

Thanks for the feedback.

While I am fairly new to MTB, I have spent most of my life on two wheeled machines. BMX, dirt motorcycles, mountain bikes in the late 80s, road motorcycles, road bicycles,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-18, 06:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 746
Posted By Jay.Money

Ok. I like this simple solution. Thanks all.

Ok. I like this simple solution. Thanks all.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-18, 06:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 746
Posted By Jay.Money

Yep, both sets of hubs are 105. So if...

Yep, both sets of hubs are 105.

So if spacing stays 9spd, do I just adjust so the 9th spd doesn’t go anywhere (so to speak)?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-18, 06:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 746
Posted By Jay.Money

I like that idea. Only problem I see is the...

I like that idea. Only problem I see is the smallest cog is knurled so it grips the fastening ring. Also, then I need an 8 spd shifter?

Can I just go to an 8spd cassette? I think it’s the same...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-18, 05:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 746
Posted By Jay.Money

I’m the new guy - figured out 9apd doesn’t work on a 7spd wheel.

I’m building my first bike. Had an 80s Miyata 610 with a busted fork (donor frame) and a 90s Aquila road bike with a cracked frame (donor wheels and components) that I’m building in to a gravel...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-18-18, 09:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,418
Posted By Jay.Money

Specialer than road bike tools? I’ve got a bunch...

Specialer than road bike tools? I’ve got a bunch of those.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-18-18, 09:18 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,990
Posted By Jay.Money

K, perhaps I’m not the quickest guy out there (in...

K, perhaps I’m not the quickest guy out there (in many different ways) but I am finding it hard to get my hands on 46 & 34 tooth chain rings. I’ve got an older 105 crank (130mm) and I can’t find the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-18-18, 04:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,418
Posted By Jay.Money

Yeah, for sure. I’ll take my time but want to...

Yeah, for sure. I’ll take my time but want to know if the frame is worth any investment at all. Build quality looks good, but I don’t know anything about it really. Also geometry is a mystery to me.
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-18-18, 04:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,418
Posted By Jay.Money

I’d do the work myself unless mtb’s needs special...

I’d do the work myself unless mtb’s needs special tools...

thanks for the feedback. I found a set of lightly used Nobby Nic’s for a good price.
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-17-18, 09:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,418
Posted By Jay.Money

Tell me more about 2x or 1x8 conversions (we can...

Tell me more about 2x or 1x8 conversions (we can go dm if that's easier).

Also, what about the 26" shock? Would I need to change wheels to 26"?

I want to keep the costs low on this bike, but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-17-18, 08:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 892
Posted By Jay.Money

K, good info. Will update to cartridge. ...

K, good info. Will update to cartridge.

Further question, should the spindle length match the 105 length or the length of the original spindle (non cartridge)? I’m not sure that they’re...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-17-18, 05:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 892
Posted By Jay.Money

original fits but is an old style (not sealed...

original fits but is an old style (not sealed bearing). I was going to install the newer one (along with the rest of the 105 group it came from) and realized the newer one didn’t fit.

Question is:...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-17-18, 05:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 892
Posted By Jay.Money

Hey, I didn’t name them cups... Who’s in charge...

Hey, I didn’t name them cups... Who’s in charge of bike part nomenclature?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-17-18, 05:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 892
Posted By Jay.Money

ummmm.... I'm new at this. 😁 Is...

ummmm....

I'm new at this. 😁

Is threaded. Too big in circumference for sure. Didn’t measure width.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-17-18, 04:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 892
Posted By Jay.Money

Cups are too big.

Cups are too big.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-16-18, 09:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 892
Posted By Jay.Money

New sealed BB or rebuild old one?

Hi, I’m tinkering with building a gravel bike out of an old Miyata 610 with a 90s era 105 group. The bottom bracket doesn’t fit the frame but the 105 cranks are square taper, as is the original BB. ...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-16-18, 10:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,418
Posted By Jay.Money

That isn’t lost on me. I have $0 invested...

That isn’t lost on me.


I have $0 invested so far. If used forks cost me $200, tires $100, derailleur and cassette $100, do I have a $400 bike or less than that?
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-16-18, 05:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,418
Posted By Jay.Money

New to MTB, got a C’dale Catalyst

Hi, I usually lurk in the C&V and Gravel Bike forums but have a “friend” that is trying to get me in to MTB. He gave me his old bike which is a Cannondale Catalyst (1, I think).

I’ve been out for...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-14-18, 04:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,373
Posted By Jay.Money

I’m doing the same thing through the marriage of...

I’m doing the same thing through the marriage of a Miyata 610 and an Aquila road bike... Going used parts as much as possible.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-26-18, 04:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,963
Posted By Jay.Money

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/4c7e47e5_7127_439f_85e2_ca18d3c4c453_870ba8779014bdddf4b0e810843019d002a7e88b.jpeg


Yes, building the blue frame (Miyata 610) with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-18, 07:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 929
Posted By Jay.Money

And by “index with all the usual shifter”, does...

And by “index with all the usual shifter”, does that put brifters in play? Or index levers only?

Pardon the stupid questions, my first build...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-18, 07:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,963
Posted By Jay.Money

How do I remove the headset?

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Looks like friction fit (if that’s the correct...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-18, 01:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 929
Posted By Jay.Money

Bam! I like your answer and confidence.

Bam! I like your answer and confidence.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-24-18, 01:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 929
Posted By Jay.Money

How do I identify which series mech I have?

I’m building up a gravel bike using an old Miyata 610 and 105 components from a newer (but still old) road bike.

Deraillers are indexed and I’d like to figure out which bar end shifters or even...
Forum: Eastern Canada
06-11-18, 07:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 915
Posted By Jay.Money

Toronto inner city rides

Anyone have any suggestions for 30ish km rides in Toronto? I live in the city (mid town) and would like to avoid heavy traffic if possible.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-18, 01:02 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 41,653
Posted By Jay.Money

Jamis Quest

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-18, 09:50 PM
Replies: 15,455
Views: 4,079,993
Posted By Jay.Money

Saved from the alley.

Early 90s Aquila Strada Max.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-18, 07:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,501
Posted By Jay.Money

Pics

Maybe the welds are big...

I’ve never seen a seat post like that....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-18, 01:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,501
Posted By Jay.Money

Aluminum, yes. Big welds, not so much. ...

Aluminum, yes.

Big welds, not so much. Looks pretty smooth through the joints to me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-18, 01:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,501
Posted By Jay.Money

It's a pain to post pics here isn't it? I'll give...

It's a pain to post pics here isn't it? I'll give it a shot tonight...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-18, 11:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,501
Posted By Jay.Money

A Neighbour Gave Me...

An Aquila Strada Max the other day. It looks to be an early '90s era bike. Full 105 with Wolber GTX2 wheels, Modolo Sakae Ergo bars. OK condition, but looks like it's spent some time outside. Nothing...
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