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Search: Posts Made By: MLyon18
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-23, 07:24 AM
Replies: 864
Views: 312,060
Posted By MLyon18

. . . many similar calibre . . . of the same era . . .

Umm, NO, in the ‘80’s the Miyata 1000 was the pinnacle of touring bikes. I’ve a Miyaya 1000 (for comfortable 30- to 50-mile rides) and a Miyata 615 (for sporty trips to the market and back) in my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-22, 03:54 PM
Replies: 15,462
Views: 4,094,549
Posted By MLyon18

Chicago Schwinn Middleweight

Before and after of this bike rescued from the dump, and given to me a year ago, a 26-inch,1961 Schwinn Tornado Twin-Bar. I just finished the restoration and upgrade. New wheels on Velocity Atlas...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-22, 03:28 PM
Replies: 864
Views: 312,060
Posted By MLyon18

Count me in!

I’ve a 1983 Miyata 1000, and a 1986 Miyata 615. The 1000 was restored which required new wheels, triple chain rings, etc., and a lot of cleaning and polishing. The 615 was built up from a seemingly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-21, 12:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 916
Posted By MLyon18

Thank you for the comments and information. I'm...

Thank you for the comments and information. I'm not concerned about restoring this bike to original, rather original looking is fine. I won't be looking for Schwinn rims. I'll check sources for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-21, 09:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 916
Posted By MLyon18

1961 Schwinn Tornado Twin Bar

Currently restoring a 1961 Schwinn Tornado Twin Bar. The 26-inch wheels may not be original. The front wheel rim is Rigida with the hub stamped as "Schwinn Approved." The rear wheel appears wider...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-13, 05:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,136
Posted By MLyon18

That Sugnos is sweet! I'm not counting teeth in...

That Sugnos is sweet! I'm not counting teeth in the pic's but if 52-T outer ring that is great. My Miyata 1000 was previously remade with MTB parts including a Sugino with 48-T outer ring ... doesn't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-13, 07:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,136
Posted By MLyon18

Also looking for headset, drive train, everything...

Also looking for headset, drive train, everything to build up a 1988 Miyata Six Fifteen frame ... heheh... whatcha got?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-13, 07:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,136
Posted By MLyon18

Oh yea, l like those cranks as well ... Hoping...

Oh yea, l like those cranks as well ... Hoping to find a replacement .. I bought the Custom used so don't know how many times it had been torqued on and take off ... I mounted it on a new spindle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-13, 07:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,136
Posted By MLyon18

Yep ... kinda sorta like yours!

Yep ... kinda sorta like yours!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-13, 07:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,136
Posted By MLyon18

SR Crank Arms and Chain Rings Obsolete

Looking for 86mm BCD SR Apex or SR Custom crank set, 170mm arm length. These were made 1980 both triple and double. Marked now in the crib sheets as obsolete but are fine road crank sets with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-12, 10:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,103
Posted By MLyon18

1981 Miyata 1000 Restoration Need BB and Parts

Title says it all - I need parts for a 1981 Miyata 1000 restoration. In particular I need the BB or at least the spindle. Particulars for the bike: BB shell - 68mm English thread, Crankset Super...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-12, 09:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,154
Posted By MLyon18

Early 1980's Bianchi Nuovo Racing; Columbus - Campagnolo

Offered for auction on Ebay for the next 7 days.

Ebay # 150823109025

It is my listing. Is a nice riding bike! I have too many bikes and this one just restored is a little small for my riding...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-11, 08:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,287
Posted By MLyon18

Nice to see another Bernard Dangre out there. My...

Nice to see another Bernard Dangre out there. My frame came with the "Triathlon" sticker and I was told that, indeed, the bike was supplied to a race and then given to the participant. Whatever ......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-11, 11:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,287
Posted By MLyon18

Bernard Dangre` Triathlon Rebuild

If you don't know of the French frame / bike builder Bernard Dangre` search on Paris Sport and you'll find some information. I actually purchased this frame from Mike Fraysse off Ebay 2 years ago but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-10, 08:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,957
Posted By MLyon18

I'll take at look at the Normandy hubs for date...

I'll take at look at the Normandy hubs for date codes. I think I'll keep this one in the stable and ride it for a while. I like the fit and geometry for cruising' into the office. The Huret...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-10, 08:05 PM
Replies: 1,543
Views: 623,494
Posted By MLyon18

I have a Univega Maxima Sport ... I'm gessing...

I have a Univega Maxima Sport ... I'm gessing it's about '84. Some nice features for its time. It's on triple butted Magnalight tubing but I believe with high tensile stays. Shimmano group with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-10, 04:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,957
Posted By MLyon18

Help Dating Motobecane Grand Touring

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr166/mlyon18/1972%20Motobecane%20Grand%20Touring/DSC01622-1.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-10, 07:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,003
Posted By MLyon18

Yea there are all sorts of possibilities as to...

Yea there are all sorts of possibilities as to who took it, why, and whether or not they knew what they were taking. Stolen bikes do travel, and not necessarily high end bikes. Short of having the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-10, 05:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,003
Posted By MLyon18

Early 1980's Bianchi Mixte Restored - STOLEN

Well bike fans - any help leading to recovery will be appreciated. Please contact me if you see this early 1980's Bianchi Mixte posted anywhere. It was STOLEN from the backyard of a residence in...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-24-10, 05:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 994
Posted By MLyon18

Early 1980's Bianchi Mixte Restoration

Please contact me if you've seen this early 1980's Bianchi Mixte posted anywhere. It was STOLEN from the backyard of a residence in University Circle / Cleveland Heights / East Cleveland area...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-10, 08:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 842
Posted By MLyon18

1981 Bianchi Mixte (Japanese) Before & After

I posted this bike 6 months ago or so after I got it. Finally have it finished. Follow the photobucket link to see some before and after pics. This is for my daughter in Cleveland.
Mark
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-30-09, 09:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,099
Posted By MLyon18

How did I arrive at the conclusion that the frame...

How did I arrive at the conclusion that the frame threading is French? ..... Well, there's the signature of the frame builder, who is French, in large script along the top bar, there are decals in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-23-09, 08:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,099
Posted By MLyon18

Well to keep things going -- here's the info...

Well to keep things going -- here's the info requested / discussed. Both the fixed and adjustable cup and stamped with:

"Brev. Inter."
35 x 1
Campagnolo

The spindle is stamed with:

"Brev....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-09, 01:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 578
Posted By MLyon18

Take the BB apart and clean it out good. You'll...

Take the BB apart and clean it out good. You'll probably need to get a tool in order to get the fixed cup out, there's not enough there to grab onto with a wrench (www.bikesmithdesign.com). Get any...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-15-09, 10:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,099
Posted By MLyon18

The bike's has been stripped down and the shell...

The bike's has been stripped down and the shell open for some time ..months to years. I don't have the original Stronglight BB. Both cups are right-handed thread and I've basically been running the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-15-09, 02:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,099
Posted By MLyon18

Tap MyFrench Bottom Bracket

Does anyone know a shop that can tap a French threaded bottom bracket? I'm in Albuquerque but will ship the frame for the procedure if it's reasonable.

A while back I came into a 70's French...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-09, 08:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,250
Posted By MLyon18

Yes Sireeee Bob! I stripped and repainted the...

Yes Sireeee Bob! I stripped and repainted the Starlet. I've painted 5 or 6 different frames to date. (I recall you helped me out some with the first bike I restored - the wife's '71 Varsity.) I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-09, 07:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,250
Posted By MLyon18

1966 Schwinn Starlet III

Just finished this restoration for a friend. Follow the Photobucket link for a slide show of before and after pictures.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-09, 02:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,049
Posted By MLyon18

Bernard Dangre Frame

I have a Bernard Dangre frame which I believe is from the 70's. It's all French threaded, marked as "Made in France" and additionally decals ID it as a triathlon bike. It is NOT in anyway marked or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-09, 08:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,739
Posted By MLyon18

Bianchi Celeste Green

Bianchi Celeste Green is a love it or hate it color. It reminds me of the inside of a post WWII quonset hut. My daughter does like green - but she's getting something a little more snappy - I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-09, 08:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,739
Posted By MLyon18

?

The slot in the top of the seat tube is not pinched. The Strong brand seat tube is the correct size or within a fraction of a mm, but it is new. Also new are brake cables and the interesting green...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-09, 09:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,367
Posted By MLyon18

Thanks for the info - I've been looking for...

Thanks for the info - I've been looking for something to clean up the insides of parts of these frame tubes! I'll check out Habor Freight and similar .... thanks again!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-09, 09:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,739
Posted By MLyon18

Here's some more info on the Bianchi Sport SS...

Here's some more info on the Bianchi Sport SS Mixte - Maybe the catalog calls it a Ladies model, I don't have the catalog but I'd like to see it. The bike does have a single top tub going from the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-09, 10:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,739
Posted By MLyon18

Help with Bianchi Sport SS Mixte

Getting ready to paint and upgrade a Bianchi Mixte for my daughter and just wonderin' if anyone is up on these, maybe T-Mar is still about? The bike is a Bianchi Sport SS Mixte, relatively small...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-09, 09:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,367
Posted By MLyon18

Thanks all for your advice and support. Stem bolt...

Thanks all for your advice and support. Stem bolt was not a problem and I have a stand so flipping the frame hither and dither was no problem either. I did get the stem out finally - corrosion of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-09, 12:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,367
Posted By MLyon18

Stuck handlebar stem --

Anyone have a trick method or otherwise figured out how to get a stuck handlebar stem out of a fork? Bike I am working to restore is an early 80's Bianchi 12-spd mixte, all Japanese components. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-09, 08:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,421
Posted By MLyon18

Any idea how that threadless repair bottom...

Any idea how that threadless repair bottom bracket cartridge works? Anyone here used one before?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-09, 08:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,421
Posted By MLyon18

I've been watching Ebay .. might just have to be...

I've been watching Ebay .. might just have to be patient ..
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-09, 08:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,421
Posted By MLyon18

thanks for help all ... so far ... I figure a new...

thanks for help all ... so far ... I figure a new Phil Wood might be close to $200 by the time I got done with the cartridge and adapter rings .... 'tis a nice frame but I trying to avoid going that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-09, 01:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,421
Posted By MLyon18

Looking for French parts

I need a bottom bracket for a '70's French frame - French threaded - 35 x 1, 68 - 118 Stronglight or 68-120 Campy ... any help? Let me know and we can discuss via email .. Thanks! Mark
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-09, 08:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,199
Posted By MLyon18

I was thinkin' on a SA 5 speed myself .. haven't...

I was thinkin' on a SA 5 speed myself .. haven't looked into finding a shifter though .. the SA website shows one .. nothing special just a handlebar mount lever sort of like the 3-speed trigger. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-09, 08:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,199
Posted By MLyon18

I'm riding a re-build with similar parts now -...

I'm riding a re-build with similar parts now - '82 Peugeot PFN10 Vitus 181 frame - SR Apex crank set, Sun Tour Cyclone front and rear (N.O.S.), 13 - 28 6 sprocket on the back and 52 - 42 in front,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-09, 02:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,199
Posted By MLyon18

So you like the Shimano Nexus ... any comparisons...

So you like the Shimano Nexus ... any comparisons to the new Sturmey-Archer hubs? I've been told the S-A hubs are more reliable ...?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-09, 06:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,199
Posted By MLyon18

Horizontal Dropouts .. sure does ..

Horizontal Dropouts .. sure does ..
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-09, 05:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,199
Posted By MLyon18

Vintage Mountain Bike Frame Build-up

I've come into a chrome-moly mountain bike frame, year not certain, probably 1987 to 1993 sometime. It's a Nishiki Colorado and it has never been ridden, it's brand new. The bottom bracket and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-09, 10:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 883
Posted By MLyon18

1958 Ladies Raleigh Robin Hood

Just finished up a re-build, up-grade restoration of this 1958 Robin Hood. Pictures are at the link:

http://s480.photobucket.com/albums/rr166/mlyon18/1958%20Robin%20Hood%20After/

Special big...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-09, 04:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,736
Posted By MLyon18

Thanks for the info - non-detergent 20w you say?...

Thanks for the info - non-detergent 20w you say? And if this bike is going to ridden in Hades (aka, Phoenix)?? - I was advised by an old gent at my local family-owned bike shop that oil would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-09, 10:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,736
Posted By MLyon18

1950's Raleigh - grease or oil

Re-doing a 1950's Nottingham Raleigh that was built with oilers in the bottom bracket and front hub. I live in a dry, dusty, desert climate and have been advised to just run grease in the bearings...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-09, 08:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,946
Posted By MLyon18

Build from Parts - Puegeot PFN10 Vitus 181

Just got done with this project that has taken me most of 9 months (with time out for tibia plateau fracture, 7 SS screws and 2 straps, and some recuperation). Started out with a 1976 Motobecane...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-08, 07:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,647
Posted By MLyon18

Thanks for all the info folks. In a couple wks...

Thanks for all the info folks. In a couple wks here I'll get to cleaning this bike up and see how things are mechanically. Per the spokes I was wondering if the the old Raleigh didn't have...
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