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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 257
Posted By louky

Is this vintage?

I've tried to do some image searches on this but have been unsuccessful. I have not seen a bike with the chainguard attached to the rear fender in this way. Does anyone recognize the model of this...
Forum: Charity Events
01-03-24, 10:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,426
Posted By louky

Ha! I just ordered a rim, and initially found it...

Ha! I just ordered a rim, and initially found it on their site, at a good price. The listing didn't state if it was a 36h (which was what I needed). I called the phone number to verify and the...
Forum: Charity Events
01-03-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,426
Posted By louky

I am repairing bikes for the unhoused in Southern...

I am repairing bikes for the unhoused in Southern Indiana and your list of needed parts closely parallels my Amazon shopping list. In the past, when searching for these items, I have not been able to...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
12-31-23, 08:46 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,527
Posted By louky

I wonder about the possibility of doing this on...

I wonder about the possibility of doing this on FB? The forums on BF are generally positive, ad free, and easy to use but it looks like this topic has little traction here. I just did a search on...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
12-30-23, 10:30 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,527
Posted By louky

I'll bump it also, still interested. I guess we...

I'll bump it also, still interested. I guess we can meet here at the end of each year lol.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-13-23, 03:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 829
Posted By louky

It looks like the tool required to take this nut...

It looks like the tool required to take this nut off is no longer available. Is there a hack for this?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-13-23, 03:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 829
Posted By louky

Following up: I was able to get a set of these...

Following up: I was able to get a set of these at the bike co-op for $15. The RH was gummy and not working but I disassembled, cleaned, and lubed. It is now working fine. I had previously freed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-07-23, 05:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 829
Posted By louky

My guess is that somebody forced it after it quit...

My guess is that somebody forced it after it quit working initially. Since the bike is new to me, I will never know for sure.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-07-23, 02:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 829
Posted By louky

Yes, I posted my actual shifter further down the...

Yes, I posted my actual shifter further down the thread. The good news is that I was able to get this freed up and working. I switched over to working on my RH unit for the bad news. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-06-23, 05:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 829
Posted By louky

Following up: The LH shifter freed itself up...

Following up: The LH shifter freed itself up since yesterday's soaking with WD40. I cycled it 20 or 25 times and then lubed with tri-flow. Other than the plastic cover I think this one be OK. I'm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-06-23, 04:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,142
Posted By louky

Which one and why?

I've asked Santa for a chain cleaner for Christmas. I have had a Chinese clone in the past but it was aggravating to use and didn't last. I have been looking at the Park and the Pedros model. I am...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-06-23, 09:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 829
Posted By louky

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2567_153ab76cf9005951d6df59c5d4d210ac92cbd291.jpg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-06-23, 09:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 829
Posted By louky

Yes, it appears that the left and right are...

Yes, it appears that the left and right are different, and the YT I found on this (so far) was doing the right. I have included a photo of my actual LH shifter (as opposed to the screen capture in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-05-23, 07:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 829
Posted By louky

Thanks for the prompt response. It's kind of what...

Thanks for the prompt response. It's kind of what I expected but not what I was hoping for. I will focus on getting the LH working. If I am able to, I will try to match the RH. If not, I will start...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-05-23, 06:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 829
Posted By louky

Is there a part missing ?

I recently bought an early/mid 90's Trek 520 with issues on MP. It has Shimano RSX shifters (which I understand may not have come originally on this bike). I have never worked on this type of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-22-23, 05:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 562
Posted By louky

Alas: My wrenches only go down to 6mm. I am up...

Alas: My wrenches only go down to 6mm. I am up for buying the proper tool as I get a fair number of these cruisers donated. I typically don't fool with truing the wheels as they mostly just have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-22-23, 04:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 562
Posted By louky

Oversized spoke nipple/tool question

I am working on donated bikes for unsheltered people. I recently got a cheap Chinese generic cruiser in and don't have a spoke wrench that works for it. The spoke itself measures 2.64mm which I...
Forum: Charity Events
10-22-23, 06:23 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,426
Posted By louky

Joe: Good hearing from you! I did buy a few...

Joe:

Good hearing from you! I did buy a few things from Ali Express, but the price difference wasn't enough to wean me from Amazon and I wasn't crazy about their website. I am paying about $1...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-09-23, 08:05 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,332
Posted By louky

Thanks for all the replies. I am grateful for...

Thanks for all the replies. I am grateful for everyone who takes time to answer questions on the forum. I can see now how the bending could have taken place.
Since the brake seems to be working OK...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-08-23, 08:44 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,332
Posted By louky

Is this bent or?

This is from a 1975 Schwinn Suburban. One side of the caliper is bent forward, something I have not seen before. It lines up well with the cable as it is now, so I am wondering if it was done this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-23, 06:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 430
Posted By louky

Thanks for the link, Bill. I think mine is close...

Thanks for the link, Bill. I think mine is close to the GT200. The derailleur actually adjusted out well, and would shift OK in either spring position. It seems like the chain looks better with it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-23, 05:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 430
Posted By louky

New to me vintage rear derailleur

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I am fixing an old Schwinn, 1978 Suburban. The rear derailleur seems to have two...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-23, 05:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 866
Posted By louky

For the shutterbugs

I hope this is the most appropriate forum for this question. I see so many wonderful photos, and series of photos of bikes on this and other forums on bike forums. Every time I try to take photos...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-23, 12:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 271
Posted By louky

Are you referring to #8 on this diagram? SHIMANO...

Are you referring to #8 on this diagram? SHIMANO MX COASTER BRAKE HUB- exploded diagram - Riding, Research & Collecting - BMX Society community forums...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-23, 06:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 271
Posted By louky

Sorry for the "not enough coffee" post. I did...

Sorry for the "not enough coffee" post. I did receive the arm with it, it was just off and missing the locknut that holds the cover, arm, and washer on. The arm is installed and bolted to the frame...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-23, 05:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 271
Posted By louky

Coaster brake question

I had a bike donated last week that has a coaster brake. The arm that bolts to the frame was off and the locknut that holds the arm on was gone. I found a nut and greased the bearings and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-01-23, 07:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 396
Posted By louky

Thanks for the prompt and concise answer! I was...

Thanks for the prompt and concise answer! I was able to get everything assembled using your instructions. I will spend some time tomorrow doing the final adjustments on it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-01-23, 04:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 396
Posted By louky

1st time/mechanical disc brakes

I do bikes for an unhoused organization. 90% of the bikes that get donated are "mountain bikes" almost all with V-brakes. I have 0 experience with discs. I recently got a donation of a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-29-23, 07:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 449
Posted By louky

Thanks to all for the replies. It is going to...

Thanks to all for the replies. It is going to it's new owner tomorrow.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-27-23, 06:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 449
Posted By louky

Coaster brake snap ring

I got a cruiser bike from the unhoused support group that had the rear cog floating around. I found the snap ring that holds the cog on was off. I replaced the cog and reinstalled the snap ring. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-23, 04:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 334
Posted By louky

And they say "finger tip" on the levers.

And they say "finger tip" on the levers.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-23, 03:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 334
Posted By louky

Finger tip

I've only worked on a few older 10/12 speeds and ran across this yesterday. These are stem mounted shifters that seem to be spring loaded, and also have a spring return lock pin. What is the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-08-23, 01:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 291
Posted By louky

Groovy

I am working on an older Ross Professional drop bar 10 speed that came to me with the wheels not installed and some axle nuts missing. I noticed this groove that I haven't seen before on an axle,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-23, 01:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 304
Posted By louky

I did some more searching and found this on BF. ...

I did some more searching and found this on BF. The 2nd pic is what I was envisioning. Raleigh Grand Prix Mixte Question - Bike Forums...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-23, 01:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 304
Posted By louky

I have seen some reflectors with brackets at the...

I have seen some reflectors with brackets at the co-op that would definitely raise this high enough to see. IIRC they are galvanized, maybe 1/8 x 3/4 flat stock with a couple of bends before the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-23, 01:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 304
Posted By louky

I will post a pic of the profile as soon as I can.

I will post a pic of the profile as soon as I can.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-23, 10:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 304
Posted By louky

Nishiki Custom 12 Mixte Reflector

I am working on an older Nishiki Custom 12 Mixte. I have changed the drop bars to upright and otherwise all original parts. It has a rear reflector on the seatpost but I suspect it originally had...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-22-23, 03:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 493
Posted By louky

I worked on this today, to verify that I could...

I worked on this today, to verify that I could get all of the brake bosses out of the frame, prior to ordering the extension seat adaptor mentioned above. The bosses on the bike have an M10 x 1.50...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-23, 06:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 493
Posted By louky

I only looked at this in terms of distance from...

I only looked at this in terms of distance from the wheel to the yoke or whatever it's called but now I see what you mean. Pressing down as hard as I can on the forks leaves me plenty of room. Is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-23, 06:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 493
Posted By louky

And I found these on Ebay. This requires that...

And I found these on Ebay. This requires that you have removable pivot post (or bosses whatever you call them). There is also the issue of the thread on the M10 bolt that would attach this new...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-23, 06:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 493
Posted By louky

I found a video that shows this conversion done...

I found a video that shows this conversion done two ways. Would the adaptors shown at about 9:30 in the video change the leverage and cable travel or would it just act the same way as it would on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-23, 02:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 493
Posted By louky

V-brake question/26" to 700c conversion

I am wanting to put 700c wheels on my older Trek 7000fx 26" MB. The wheelset I have fits OK but obviously the brake reach is off. What choices would I have for calipers that would reach? Looks...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-23, 01:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 714
Posted By louky

The only reason I could see that they would...

The only reason I could see that they would really need to get the frame back whole is that they may be monitoring how many of the returned frames are actually showing signs of the stress defects so...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-23, 06:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 714
Posted By louky

Yes, I agree that since they really just want to...

Yes, I agree that since they really just want to get the bike off the road that should be good enough. However, they would not let me cut it up, wanted the frame intact. I got a free box from the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-23, 09:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 714
Posted By louky

Thanks for all the replies. I agree that the...

Thanks for all the replies. I agree that the liability (for them) is the reason that they want the frame back. I am including the message I received from them. I only assumed that they would take...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-23, 06:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 714
Posted By louky

Shipping a recalled Bike

I received a donated bike for a charity I work for. I looked it up just for fun, only to find it has a recall on t fir cracked downtube. I contacted Schwinn and they are going to replace the bike. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-23, 11:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 375
Posted By louky

Derailleur alignment tool with this RD?

I feel this has been answered somewhere but not sure how to search for it. The VERY first bike I got after buying the alignment tool has this inexpensiver derailleur on it. I am not sure shifting...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-23, 01:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 427
Posted By louky

Planet Cyclery Patchbook/ Is it just me?

I bought a number of these on sale as part of another order I was making. I cannot get them to stick. I was diligent in scuffing the tire and they still won't stick. I have yet to try to clean the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-23, 11:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 250
Posted By louky

Thanks! I hadn't had enough coffee when I posted...

Thanks! I hadn't had enough coffee when I posted this question earlier. I am familiar with the stem removing cap, but I have never seen the Schrader core with this long of a spring.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-23, 06:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 250
Posted By louky

New to me

I was doing some housekeeping on my tube stash for the bikes I work on for people without housing and ran across this schrader stem. What is the purpose of this type? ...
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