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Search: Posts Made By: Celeste Mike
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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-22, 07:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 606
Posted By Celeste Mike

Yeah, good point. That's another reason I can't...

Yeah, good point. That's another reason I can't simply move the large ring to the inside. It would definitely hit the stay. I know that if I could move the whole crank inward just a few mm though it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-22, 07:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 606
Posted By Celeste Mike

7 speed on the back. I know from riding 2x7 that...

7 speed on the back. I know from riding 2x7 that the small/small combo works but not the big/big, and I intend to essentially do away with the small ring and keep the big one. I want to nudge it in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-22, 07:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 606
Posted By Celeste Mike

Thanks! So I have a frame, and I have a crankset,...

Thanks! So I have a frame, and I have a crankset, but the frame needs a bottom bracket. I pulled the old one out, it was shot. It was a vintage cup and cone type (asymmetrical spindle), and I want to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-22, 07:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 606
Posted By Celeste Mike

Thanks! I want to use a road double as...

Thanks!



I want to use a road double as a 1x, moving the big ring inward with no small ring. (I don't want to simply move the big ring to the small ring position on the spider for aesthetic...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-22, 07:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 606
Posted By Celeste Mike

Help me understand square taper spindle length

Hi all,
If I want to move my chainline inward 3mm and my bottom bracket spindle is 114mm, am I correct in thinking that a 111mm spindle will achieve this goal? Is that how spindle length works or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-03-22, 08:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 610
Posted By Celeste Mike

The chain rubs against the large chainring when...

The chain rubs against the large chainring when it is on the small chainring in the front, and it is on either the smallest or the second smallest cog in the rear. Front derailleur is not an issue.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-03-22, 09:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 610
Posted By Celeste Mike

Thanks for the feedback, everyone! I'll mess...

Thanks for the feedback, everyone! I'll mess around with it but probably just swap out one of the chainrings for the time being.

I'm still confused by this though. I mean I get what's happening,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-22, 06:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 610
Posted By Celeste Mike

I've just measured, and the middle cog does line...

I've just measured, and the middle cog does line up exactly with the center of the gap between the chainrings.

I'm used to using all gear combos except the large/large on my 42/52 bikes... I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-22, 06:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 610
Posted By Celeste Mike

Chainline Trouble with a 2x7 speed. Help!

Hi all. I've got a vintage road bike, a 1986 Cannondale, and I'm trying to hack the gearing to get a wider range out of it as a 2x7 (and still work within the limits of its derailleurs). It would...
Forum: For Sale
12-10-21, 03:01 PM
Replies: 1,401
Sticky Saddle swap
Views: 389,640
Posted By Celeste Mike

Hi all. I've got a like-new Brooks Cambium C17...

Hi all. I've got a like-new Brooks Cambium C17 Carved that I'd love to swap for a C15 Carved. It still has its original box. The top surface still looks new, the underside has some marks from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-21, 02:21 PM
Replies: 6,488
Views: 783,082
Posted By Celeste Mike

Hi all, I hope this is ok to post as it's not...

Hi all, I hope this is ok to post as it's not C&V, but I've got a Brooks Cambium C17 Carved saddle I'm hoping to trade for a C15 Carved. The saddle is as new, in box, only ridden on a few test rides....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-21, 11:44 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,165,032
Posted By Celeste Mike

https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/bik/d/schwenks...

https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/bik/d/schwenksville-panasonic-pro-atb/7333201773.html

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-21, 08:11 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,131,817
Posted By Celeste Mike

Thanks! Front rack is a Soma Porteur (aluminum...

Thanks! Front rack is a Soma Porteur (aluminum version) with a Wald 137 basket on top, and the rear rack is an old Blackburn Mtn Rack. The Soma rack is cool because it can fit my Ortlieb front...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-04-21, 07:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,385
Posted By Celeste Mike

Interested.

Interested.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-21, 04:56 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,165,032
Posted By Celeste Mike

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/17086623...

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/170866234974984/

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-21, 12:38 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,131,817
Posted By Celeste Mike

Couldn't resist this '89 Bianchi Incline in...

Couldn't resist this '89 Bianchi Incline in metallic celeste when I saw it on Craigslist a while back. Basically all original except for the stem and bars, which look like an "original" upgrade made...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-21, 12:29 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,165,032
Posted By Celeste Mike

https://cnj.craigslist.org/bik/d/somerset-univega-...

https://cnj.craigslist.org/bik/d/somerset-univega-alpina-ultimate-19/7321817428.html

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-21, 12:27 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,165,032
Posted By Celeste Mike

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/10938188...

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1093818857775310/

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-21, 10:37 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,165,032
Posted By Celeste Mike

It's dimpled for crank arm clearance. I wouldn't...

It's dimpled for crank arm clearance. I wouldn't hesitate to pay $270 for one of these if you're lookin for one.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-21, 07:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,108
Posted By Celeste Mike

Thanks for all the responses! It's nice to hear...

Thanks for all the responses! It's nice to hear opinions from other people who know wheels.



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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-21, 02:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,108
Posted By Celeste Mike

Smacked my wheel outta true

Recently I did this dumb thing. I was turning my bike around (while standing still) and I slammed my rear wheel into a fire hydrant I didn't see behind me. The wheel is now pretty outta true. Not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-21, 01:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,578
Posted By Celeste Mike

Replies thus far are spot on. Get the RibMo's if...

Replies thus far are spot on. Get the RibMo's if you want the toughest urban tire for city commuting. I use them on my city beater bike. On my nicer bikes, where I care about looks and ride feel, I...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-14-21, 12:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 709
Posted By Celeste Mike

The mix of Suntour, Modolo, and Ofmega components...

The mix of Suntour, Modolo, and Ofmega components suggests it is at least real. That was normal spec for Bianchis back then. But a lot more information on the bike is needed for anyone here to be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-21, 12:22 PM
Replies: 685
Views: 135,560
Posted By Celeste Mike

Here's the Ski-Ko sticker on my '86 High Sierra....

Here's the Ski-Ko sticker on my '86 High Sierra. Ski-Ko lives on today in the form of In Gear Cycling & Fitness in Hummelstown, PA.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-21, 12:12 PM
Replies: 685
Views: 135,560
Posted By Celeste Mike

My '87 Bianchi has this sticker from Ithaca NY on...

My '87 Bianchi has this sticker from Ithaca NY on it, and I once saw the same sticker on another bike in the wild (on a very well kept '84 Lotus Classique). Pretty neat. (Both bikes in Philadelphia.)...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-12-21, 07:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,742
Posted By Celeste Mike

As an aside, and before someone points it out, I...

As an aside, and before someone points it out, I have considered (and tried my best to calculate) how switching from this suspension fork (which is pretty low travel) to a non-suspension corrected...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-12-21, 06:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,742
Posted By Celeste Mike

I wondered, thanks for commenting! I'm not a...

I wondered, thanks for commenting! I'm not a mountain biker and I thought this bike might be a good entry into it, but I just haven't done it yet. I'm just more of a road bike guy. The frame is very...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-11-21, 04:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,742
Posted By Celeste Mike

1997 Stumpjumper M2

I'm curious what the community would appraise this at. For the purposes of this thread let's presume it's all cleaned up, with new cables and grease, and I'd theoretically be posting it for sale in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-21, 11:37 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,165,032
Posted By Celeste Mike

Wow, I am seriously considering this. I'd really...

Wow, I am seriously considering this. I'd really the truing stand and dishing tool. I'm in Philadelphia so would be like a 2 hour drive down for me. Anyone else here bid on this already? Maybe we can...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-04-21, 09:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,668
Posted By Celeste Mike

This should help: ...

This should help:


https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/800x1322/1994bridgestone_geometry_5edb934774781e00924a035690ce45ec7699ccd2.jpg
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-12-21, 05:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,539
Posted By Celeste Mike

Here's another one I just came across for sale as...

Here's another one I just came across for sale as a good example. '89 maybe. (I paid less than half this for mine and it was practically NOS.)
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-07-21, 10:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,539
Posted By Celeste Mike

The good news is these older ST's seem to pop up...

The good news is these older ST's seem to pop up on Craigslist or FB Marketplace with some regularity, although the extra small size seems to be rare.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-21, 07:44 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,165,032
Posted By Celeste Mike

Wild color and an interesting Ofmega groupset. ...

Wild color and an interesting Ofmega groupset.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3632595600162310/

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-18-20, 02:21 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,165,032
Posted By Celeste Mike

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/28863547...

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2886354721648317/

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-20, 12:27 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,165,032
Posted By Celeste Mike

fluck flippers

Dusted off and relisted x4 in Philly, with two images from the internet purporting to show its value, and one non drive side photo. 🙄 (Also, it's a '95, not a '99.)
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-14-20, 02:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,502
Posted By Celeste Mike

I've made cuts inside the stuck seat post and...

I've made cuts inside the stuck seat post and sprayed PB Blaster inside liberally. Gonna let it set for a bit. IF I were to get the seat post out what could I reasonably sell the frameset for? And is...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-11-20, 07:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,502
Posted By Celeste Mike

Was thinking about putting a sawzall blade in...

Was thinking about putting a sawzall blade in there to segment it, and then spray more PB Blaster... Extra unfortunate that there's nothing to grab onto though. Not tryna mess with the chemicals.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-11-20, 07:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,502
Posted By Celeste Mike

Ahh, of course. Should've realized it was a sawed...

Ahh, of course. Should've realized it was a sawed off seat post.



I just figured it'd be easier to sell the frameset with a bb in it, and the frame I wanted the STX for already has a bb. ...But...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-10-20, 01:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,502
Posted By Celeste Mike

Some more photos: ...

Some more photos:


https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1000x666/giant_10_14e6c30aa0fd12ad641414f4d6236ee0eddf2f3e.jpg...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-10-20, 01:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,502
Posted By Celeste Mike

1995 Giant Sedona

I bought this bike for the full STX group. I figured I'd part the rest of it out and recoup most of my money. So I'm wondering what I should ask for the frameset (w/ bb and headset). And since I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-20, 10:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,772
Posted By Celeste Mike

Nice! I picked up a Deore FH-MT62 freehub and a...

Nice! I picked up a Deore FH-MT62 freehub and a Hyperglide 13-30 7spd cassette that fit my bike (without any spreading of the stays). I still need to buy the rest of what will be my new 700c...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-20, 11:22 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,165,032
Posted By Celeste Mike

Tange 1 and full Olé

File this under Neat-o Bazeet-o

https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/bik/d/bristol-56cm-nishiki-international-ole/7131224498.html

...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-27-20, 10:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,588
Posted By Celeste Mike

There are a bunch of tall C&V listings in Tampa....

There are a bunch of tall C&V listings in Tampa. Pretty much anything with downtube shifters will be superior to the two bikes you're considering.

Personally I think this is cool but priced too...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-20, 10:18 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,165,032
Posted By Celeste Mike

https://allentown.craigslist.org/bik/d/northampton...

https://allentown.craigslist.org/bik/d/northampton-1986-schwinn-voyageur/7114327972.html

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-20, 10:12 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,165,032
Posted By Celeste Mike

https://lancaster.craigslist.org/bik/d/mechanicsbu...

https://lancaster.craigslist.org/bik/d/mechanicsburg-bianchi-giro-lugged/7129319266.html

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-20, 02:28 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,165,032
Posted By Celeste Mike

Tall ST Cannondale

https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/bik/d/warminster-cannondale-st400-road-bike/7110325281.html
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-20, 09:22 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,131,396
Posted By Celeste Mike

This must not be a hard rule, because my '88...

This must not be a hard rule, because my '88 ST400 does not have dimples inside the chainstays. Much as I wish it did.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-20, 12:27 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,165,032
Posted By Celeste Mike

Well kept Cannondale Tourer in Philly

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/608428529749309

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-20, 10:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,772
Posted By Celeste Mike

Thanks, I did remove the wheel and measure with...

Thanks, I did remove the wheel and measure with digital calipers and they were 126 on the dot. I think what someone said about the hand-built nature of these frames must be true, because even the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-20, 10:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,772
Posted By Celeste Mike

So I should have measured this sooner, but my...

So I should have measured this sooner, but my bike's rear dropout width is 126mm, and not 128mm. :(

126 OLD 36h 7spd Hyperglide freehubs are rare and expensive I'm finding.
What's my best option...
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