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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-24, 08:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 78
Posted By Soody

Lugged Fork ID

Hi there

Can anyone ID this fork?
The only thing written on the steerer is '58'.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 01:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 391
Posted By Soody

that would be great

that would be great
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 07:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 391
Posted By Soody

Eyeballing it, the fork ends are misaligned. The...

Eyeballing it, the fork ends are misaligned. The guy i bought it off (who had had it made for him) said his son took it underbiking or crashed it or it was a fixie or something.
I did carefully...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,932
Posted By Soody

I rode these two 56/57cm bikes every day for...

I rode these two 56/57cm bikes every day for years. Both did the round lake Taupo race and commuted daily in various setups.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 04:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 391
Posted By Soody

Bates Racing

I've got this Aussie bike with a bent fork. The fork is spaced too wide, and then if you bend it closed with the skewer, the wheel is off center.
Today I bought this green fork, the steerer is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 556
Posted By Soody

I'm gonna try an acid bath ...

I'm gonna try an acid bath
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 556
Posted By Soody

Great info thank you. Yours is gorgeous. I wish i...

Great info thank you. Yours is gorgeous. I wish i had that large size. This one won't fit me, so i'll try to find a rider, and spec it for them.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-24, 11:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 556
Posted By Soody

yep, campag dropouts ...

yep, campag dropouts

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-24, 04:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 556
Posted By Soody

Raleigh project

picked up a new project today

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-23, 04:10 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,245
Posted By Soody

This is a fantastic bike. To me it's setup as...

This is a fantastic bike.
To me it's setup as an excellent commuter, and if you're serious about touring on it, could have better performance.
For touring, i would prefer more powerful brake...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-23, 04:05 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,245
Posted By Soody

It's often easier to spin at 5-10 km/h up a very...

It's often easier to spin at 5-10 km/h up a very steep gradient, especially offroad where you might slip pushing up the hill, or, on a tight mountain road, one with trucks, where walking a bike is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-23, 07:43 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,656
Posted By Soody

If you're gonna scrap everything which is...

If you're gonna scrap everything which is moderately sketchy then you're gonna be scrapping a lot of good rideable bikes than ordinary people enjoy.
Every wheel the brake track is past the wear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-23, 07:36 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,656
Posted By Soody

I've seen several cinelli quill stems...

I've seen several cinelli quill stems overtightened from 26.4 to 26 and crack. Plus the bolts always seem to fail.
I have never seen a nitto stem crack, and the old ones have all been abused every...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-23, 02:59 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,369
Posted By Soody

Building a shed is pretty fun. I did this one...

Building a shed is pretty fun.
I did this one for our bach a few years ago. I had never done concreting or framing before, infact i can barely saw straight.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-23, 08:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 857
Posted By Soody

That is gorgeous. Once you have dialed in the...

That is gorgeous. Once you have dialed in the fit, a quill stem would be nice. Nitto and others make open face plate 31.8 riser ones.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-23, 07:27 PM
Replies: 8,323
Views: 3,091,101
Posted By Soody

Fillet brazed Columbus MS mystery project....

Fillet brazed Columbus MS mystery project. Apparently likely built by Francis Quillon, and might be a Geliano (French).
Ride is fantastic- smooth and fast.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-23, 06:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 767
Posted By Soody

In your pic is a modern hyperglide hub which is...

In your pic is a modern hyperglide hub which is the current standard.
You may have bought a uniglide hub which is archaic and defunct.
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/k7.html#uniglide

Sheldon's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-23, 08:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 595
Posted By Soody

This is the superior type of bungey. Probably my...

This is the superior type of bungey. Probably my favorite piece of touring kit. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-23, 12:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 464
Posted By Soody

I bought a couple off aliexpress recently. The...

I bought a couple off aliexpress recently.
The angles of the body and the wedge are WAY off. Will post some pictures when I can.

I'm not sure if they're even useable.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-23, 12:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 571
Posted By Soody

ahh i missed out on it

ahh i missed out on it
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-23, 02:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 571
Posted By Soody

I also got this German 'trekking' bike for the...

I also got this German 'trekking' bike for the bach.
My mum loves it for riding into town to do some shopping. She hates the colour though.

This is a nice riding bike, but it's hard to load on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-23, 11:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 571
Posted By Soody

Thorn Nomad

Need some opinions.
Would this make a good unloaded gravel trail bike?
It's for sale locally.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-23, 09:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 665
Posted By Soody

Yeah. Short pull vs long pull is also not a...

Yeah. Short pull vs long pull is also not a binary. It's about the distance between the cable anchor and the pivot point of the levers. Anything over 30mm is 'long pull' and less is 'short pull'. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-23, 09:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 665
Posted By Soody

I prefer cantilever brakes, setup with care, and...

I prefer cantilever brakes, setup with care, and kool stop eagle pads. I think they have better feel. V-brakes to me feel very off/on. V-brakes come into their own when you're riding in the wet or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-23, 09:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 724
Posted By Soody

Lets see some pictures! You can do rust...

Lets see some pictures!

You can do rust converter and touch up the paint. Care that rust converter dries black and will darken any colour you put over it. I personally like the look of janky paint...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-23, 08:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 646
Posted By Soody

I actually don't mind zip ties for this. P-clamps...

I actually don't mind zip ties for this. P-clamps are not very stiff either. Sure zip ties can break, but it takes a long time, and then you just replace them, no sweat.

small note on p-clamps:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-23, 09:21 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,672
Posted By Soody

Mt Eden. They've just opened the top again after...

Mt Eden. They've just opened the top again after a renovation to make it more pedestrian friendly. It's quite lovely what they've done.
They've also added anti-cycle speed bumps so you have to ride...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-23, 08:35 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,672
Posted By Soody

Portland Design Works Owl Cage. (got it with a...

Portland Design Works Owl Cage. (got it with a box of other stuff from a closed down bike store). ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-23, 08:29 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,672
Posted By Soody

Rode it for a few hours last night on wet roads. ...

Rode it for a few hours last night on wet roads.
It's got a beautiful plush ride.
Comfortable and stable but still feels fast/ nimble.
Climbs well. Descends well. Braking is excellent. Shifting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-23, 02:28 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,672
Posted By Soody

finished kinda this thing rides -awesome- ...

finished kinda
this thing rides -awesome-


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-23, 08:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 426
Posted By Soody

Yeah that front shifter sucks. I have one i got...

Yeah that front shifter sucks. I have one i got off aliexpress. Yours might be fake too. The rear one is ok.

Stem shifters work well as friction thumbies. 1" quill and mtb bar grip area is the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-23, 12:09 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,672
Posted By Soody

No there was a fight

No there was a fight
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-23, 08:49 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,672
Posted By Soody

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-23, 07:15 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,672
Posted By Soody

discovered a crack in the 25.0 campagnolo...

discovered a crack in the 25.0 campagnolo seatpost
thanks to 1simplexnut (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/1simplexnut-378960.html) for supplying a replacement in this rare size
this one has...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-23, 04:29 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,149
Posted By Soody

I love my Gunnar. It is my favorite bike. I...

I love my Gunnar. It is my favorite bike. I bought the frameset second hand, because the owner had bought a new one. I always thought i'd do the same one day.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-23, 11:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,367
Posted By Soody

Ooo that one is gorgeous

Ooo that one is gorgeous
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-23, 09:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,367
Posted By Soody

serial no: 56884 so...

serial no: 56884

so 1984?https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1333/exd5ihh_5f59256849c60269009c725109fd99196bc390a1.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-23, 09:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,367
Posted By Soody

thanks ah man i thought lye was an acid too...

thanks
ah man i thought lye was an acid too and vinegar would be similiar. But it's alkaline. Next time I will try lye.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-23, 09:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,367
Posted By Soody

Two people wailing on the post in a vice didn't...

Two people wailing on the post in a vice didn't budge it. Or snap the head off, surprisingly.

trying some vinegar
and on the stem on the centurion
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-23, 12:29 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,367
Posted By Soody

another bike fished from the same creek also...

another bike fished from the same creek
also $2

I think this one is truely f'd
sad thing is these bikes haven't even been ridden much
they're kinda in really good condition
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-23, 12:26 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,367
Posted By Soody

Ok i'm gonna do the Oxalic bath. ... that...

Ok i'm gonna do the Oxalic bath.
... that should free the seatpost right?

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-23, 09:34 PM
Replies: 8,323
Views: 3,091,101
Posted By Soody

Beautiful bike! nothing beats a nice day in...

Beautiful bike! nothing beats a nice day in Wellington either
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-23, 09:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,367
Posted By Soody

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-23, 09:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,367
Posted By Soody

Ok i have a lot of research to do now What...

Ok i have a lot of research to do now
What ratio does it mix at? I see 1kg is about $15 here.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-23, 09:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,367
Posted By Soody

That's a good idea however it is -very- too...

That's a good idea however it is -very- too small.
55cm TT 54cm ST
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-23, 08:47 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 9,041
Posted By Soody

Stiffness is relative to how strong you are and...

Stiffness is relative to how strong you are and how hard you ride. A flatteringly noodly bike may charm a casual rider over something actually designed for monsters of the past
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-23, 08:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 243
Posted By Soody

Rene Herse designates schwalbe 26" tubes for 650b...

Rene Herse designates schwalbe 26" tubes for 650b
https://www.renehersecycles.com/shop/components/tires/650b/tubes-for-650b-tires/

I think actually you could use any narrower 26" tube. They all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-23, 08:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,367
Posted By Soody

80s Mercian? Patina

Picked this up for $2 yesterday.
Would love some info/opinions about it
I always thought mercians were super cool and have half considered buying a new one before.

As for the plan... I thought...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-23, 07:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,207
Posted By Soody

MAFAC Raid are the super long ones. Supposedly...

MAFAC Raid are the super long ones. Supposedly 60-80mm.
I have some that were too long for a 27"-700c conversion. Would send to you but the shipping would be obscene.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-23, 06:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 323
Posted By Soody

I have seen Kalloy and SR quills in a similiar...

I have seen Kalloy and SR quills in a similiar shape. Imo they are quite garish.
But ITM is very nice and befitting the bike. I'd keep it if it fits you.
Imo an attractive classic stem, like a 1A...
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