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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-23, 07:41 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,278
Posted By Macguyver909

How did you shift the cogs? Stop, and then by...

How did you shift the cogs? Stop, and then by hand? Also how far do you have to backpedal to get the coaster brake to work?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-23, 11:19 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,458
Posted By Macguyver909

Forget all this premade stuff, If you really want...

Forget all this premade stuff, If you really want to waste um... optimize your time, I think you should start from scratch, I think a bike truly made with black iron pipe, and rebar would be fitting....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-23, 08:46 PM
Replies: 1,829
Views: 74,082
Posted By Macguyver909

Forks bent!

Forks bent!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-23, 07:28 PM
Replies: 1,829
Views: 74,082
Posted By Macguyver909

It 'aint ***** unless it's got a radio built in. ...

It 'aint ***** unless it's got a radio built in.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-23, 08:38 PM
Replies: 1,829
Views: 74,082
Posted By Macguyver909

I would go with a left handed, whitworth dingle...

I would go with a left handed, whitworth dingle arm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-23, 06:36 AM
Replies: 1,829
Views: 74,082
Posted By Macguyver909

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-23, 01:45 PM
Replies: 1,829
Views: 74,082
Posted By Macguyver909

That sounds strangely dirty...remember to wear...

That sounds strangely dirty...remember to wear protection!



Oh wait, that is strangely dirty.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-23, 07:21 PM
Replies: 1,829
Views: 74,082
Posted By Macguyver909

Glad they made it there, My guess is that...

Glad they made it there, My guess is that subconsciously USPS knew that in order to stay with the spirit of things that It would take 3 times longer and require redoing at least twice. So you have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-23, 03:52 PM
Replies: 1,829
Views: 74,082
Posted By Macguyver909

Given the extent of the project and the quality...

Given the extent of the project and the quality of the build the only rational solution would be to chuck the frame up in a BIG lathe and turn the bottom bracket down. Actually, It might be easier to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-23, 09:05 PM
Replies: 1,829
Views: 74,082
Posted By Macguyver909

I personally think you should put mucus, and...

I personally think you should put mucus, and vomit encrusted, cat pee smelling, rescued from a dumpster fire, 70's shag carpeting, in the olive green and burnt orange color on it. you could hold it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-23, 06:10 PM
Replies: 79,553
Views: 13,058,841
Posted By Macguyver909

Vintage Benotto in MN. $235.00. I don't know if...

Vintage Benotto in MN. $235.00. I don't know if its real or rare. It looks like the frame is really old, Or a cheap Knock off. What do you guys think?
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-14-23, 10:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,844
Posted By Macguyver909

There is a modern German made, parallelogram...

There is a modern German made, parallelogram style, elastomer spring, stem called the Vecnum freeQence. It is also stiffness adjustable with an allen wrench (no elastomers to buy /replace to tune...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-23, 12:58 PM
Replies: 27,327
Views: 4,201,668
Posted By Macguyver909

Not at all, There are several drop bar bikes on...

Not at all, There are several drop bar bikes on the tour. I upgraded to drops myself for this year!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-23, 08:58 PM
Replies: 27,327
Views: 4,201,668
Posted By Macguyver909

Ged117, For what it's worth, Sturmey Archer asks...

Ged117, For what it's worth, Sturmey Archer asks that you replace the 4 pawl springs at every service. In the couple that I have worked on there was a difference in the spring tension, before and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-31-22, 08:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 582
Posted By Macguyver909

I tried to double sided tape one of these plastic...

I tried to double sided tape one of these plastic guides onto a Raleigh for a three speed setup,using only 1 cable, I used the strongest double sided tape I could think of. (carpet tape) It worked...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-22, 09:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,233
Posted By Macguyver909

For what it's worth, I have read that a 50/50 mix...

For what it's worth, I have read that a 50/50 mix of acetone and automatic transmission fluid has tested better than any other penetrating oil. Heat also help with this kind of thing, but no open...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-22, 02:41 PM
Replies: 27,327
Views: 4,201,668
Posted By Macguyver909

I put a set of Velocity Atlas 650B rims, on the...

I put a set of Velocity Atlas 650B rims, on the sturmey archer hubs, on a '56 Raleigh Sports. The frame will fit 42mm Rene Heres tires, but I couldn't get the stock front fender to fit after that....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-22, 02:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 975
Posted By Macguyver909

My thoughts on the wooden wheels would be that...

My thoughts on the wooden wheels would be that they are stronger than the first impression would be. The rim itself is in compression,and wood is fairly resistant to crushing. The spokes may try to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-22, 07:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,290
Posted By Macguyver909

NOT vintage, and dual pivot, But this info may...

NOT vintage, and dual pivot, But this info may help someone. Tektro 900a nutted road bike calipers. 72mm-92mm long reach. I looked alot for the 810,890 calipers and couldn't find any, These Tektro's...
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