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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-20, 06:09 AM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 917,400
Posted By sykerocker

The term "bouncy" comes to mind. Happily, all in...

The term "bouncy" comes to mind. Happily, all in an up and down manner, there's virtually no sideways movement. Just the same, a B72 or B66 at the next swap meet will be a high priority.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-20, 10:21 AM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 917,400
Posted By sykerocker

The first Thanksgiving turkey for the day is...

The first Thanksgiving turkey for the day is done! After nine months, I think I've finally got that Flying Pigeon to the point that I can ride it for more than two miles without puncturing a tube....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-20, 11:40 AM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 917,400
Posted By sykerocker

Last weekend, a fellow local antique bike...

Last weekend, a fellow local antique bike collector gave me two milk crates full of 80's/90's bicycle parts - which I'm currently going thru, cleaning, refurbishing, and sorting to the parts shelves....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-20, 06:20 PM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 917,400
Posted By sykerocker

I seem to finally have the rear wheel puncture...

I seem to finally have the rear wheel puncture problem on the Flying Pigeon solved. Well, at least well enough to get 11 miles between two rides today without problem.

So, with the bike seemingly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-19, 02:54 PM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 917,400
Posted By sykerocker

I've tried that. Didn't work. There's something...

I've tried that. Didn't work. There's something about the amount of torque that fragile, easily breakable S-A shift lever will put out that ensure the cable casing will slip if held down by...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-19, 02:47 PM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 917,400
Posted By sykerocker

That's not a S-A part, it looks like a cable end...

That's not a S-A part, it looks like a cable end part for the rear stay on a derailleur bike (holds the piece of cable casing just before the rear derailleur). It might, if I don't find the actual...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-19, 08:03 AM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 917,400
Posted By sykerocker

Finally got around to the final spring project in...

Finally got around to the final spring project in the stable: Complete teardown and rebuild of my 1969 Magneet touring bikes, plus a desperately needed upgrade on the brakes. I've been putting it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-19, 06:27 PM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 917,400
Posted By sykerocker

There is something so absolutely gorgeous about...

There is something so absolutely gorgeous about those bikes, the color combination, the chrome lugs, and now going back to the proper cottered crank. Now, if you could only find a set of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-19, 06:23 PM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 917,400
Posted By sykerocker

This is primarily aimed at eom as I found out its...

This is primarily aimed at eom as I found out its a heck of a lot more difficult to post a picture to a private message, but if anyone else out there has a lead, it will be appreciated:

This is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-19, 09:44 PM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 917,400
Posted By sykerocker

Those are a lot more modern than what I'm used...

Those are a lot more modern than what I'm used to. The one I'm looking for sorta looks like a 7/8th scale Simplex shifter, but the levers are entirely made out of white plastic. I swear, it took me...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-19, 08:48 AM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 917,400
Posted By sykerocker

Yeah, that's exactly what happened. I notice I...

Yeah, that's exactly what happened. I notice I still get one (or maybe two) click(s) in first gear as I stomp on the pedals to climb my driveway, which is a moderate grade. Other than that,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-19, 04:58 PM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 917,400
Posted By sykerocker

Digging into my backup commuter, a 1969 Raleigh...

Digging into my backup commuter, a 1969 Raleigh Sprite 5-speed (Sturmey S5), which has a very annoying problem: I get a loud 'click' from somewhere in the crank, on the left side when the pedal is at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-19, 03:02 PM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 917,400
Posted By sykerocker

What you've done here is about what I...

What you've done here is about what I accomplished with the Lambert on Sunday. Fully convinced that I was going to have to replace the spindle with a longer one, yet the 32t small chainwheel tucked...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-19, 02:30 PM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 917,400
Posted By sykerocker

Probably not. I've always worked on the idea...

Probably not. I've always worked on the idea that, if it clears on the workbench, it'll clear on the road. From what the pictures you've posted are showing, you've got an almost perfect setup. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-19, 12:56 PM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 917,400
Posted By sykerocker

I've been busy today, while watching the Mets vs....

I've been busy today, while watching the Mets vs. Cardinals in the background (Eastern League AA is closed for Easter): Finally got the next to the last original Lambert part back on my Lambert. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-19, 10:41 AM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 917,400
Posted By sykerocker

Finally, four years after I bought the frame, my...

Finally, four years after I bought the frame, my 'other' Rossin RL is on the road. Did a 17 mile break-in run this morning, and it's back on the stand for the inevitable little tweaks and natterings...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-19, 08:17 PM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 917,400
Posted By sykerocker

Finally got around to the final checkover,...

Finally got around to the final checkover, tuneup, and other niceties on the '98 Trek 6500 mountain bike that I picked up at the Westminster swap meet. And, headed out to Poor Farm Park in Ashland,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-19, 07:31 PM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 917,400
Posted By sykerocker

Today I finally got going on a project that's...

Today I finally got going on a project that's been in the planning stages for the past three years: Replacing the Schwinn crank on my '73 Super Sport with a Nervar Star. This bike was built as a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-19, 07:21 PM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 917,400
Posted By sykerocker

This is my third being built entirely Italian,...

This is my third being built entirely Italian, based around Nuevo Record. My first Campagnolo since the Gitane and Falcon I owned back in the mid-70's. Of my others:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-19, 07:39 PM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 917,400
Posted By sykerocker

I actually got motivated. Well, it's a start: ...

I actually got motivated. Well, it's a start:

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-19, 07:30 PM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 917,400
Posted By sykerocker

I've got three on the front burner right now: A...

I've got three on the front burner right now: A 1986 Rossin RL (this'll be my third Rossin) that's going to be built Nuevo Record. A 1977 PX-10 that the frame was restored for me four years ago,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-19, 12:33 PM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 917,400
Posted By sykerocker

Today was the organization day. Started by...

Today was the organization day. Started by putting together the hoped for parts lists for both the '77 PX-10 and the '86 Rossin RL. Then put together the big list: All upgrades, maintenances and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-19, 06:48 PM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 917,400
Posted By sykerocker

I figured to start the year, I'd take care of...

I figured to start the year, I'd take care of something important on a bike that I normally ride daily: Replacing a blown rear tire on my '74 Raleigh Tourist. Done, and the mechanical juices are...
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