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Forum: Folding Bikes
08-22-21, 08:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,288
Posted By Tom the tank

I’m inspired!

Thanks for your replies. There’s no way my bikes will be in league with yours when I’m done. So far I’ve torn down and cleaned up the nastier of the two bikes and reassembling after an overnight soak...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-19-21, 08:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,288
Posted By Tom the tank

Dahon Yeah!

Hi Gang. I’ve just picked up a pair of 6spd Dahon Yeah folding bikes. A bit like a boardwalk I think. Basically the most entry of entry level bikes they’ve made in my estimation. Or at least in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-20, 06:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,504
Posted By Tom the tank

15mm

I ground down The outer diameter OD of my 15mm Craftsman socket. Just a bit, like maybe 1mm. Does the trick.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-18-15, 04:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,322
Posted By Tom the tank

I am also riding an 80s men's/mixted Peugeot...

I am also riding an 80s men's/mixted Peugeot tandem. I have rebuilt the rear wheel with the original Atom drum brake hub laced to a Velocity Dyad rim. In the front I built a whole new wheel with an...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-05-14, 08:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,807
Posted By Tom the tank

The DT Alpine III fit the Shimano XT front hub...

The DT Alpine III fit the Shimano XT front hub that I sized up today. FYI.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-14, 08:17 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,586
Posted By Tom the tank

Hmmm. My 5 speed suntour had the exact same 14-28...

Hmmm. My 5 speed suntour had the exact same 14-28 cogs. I'll see if I can source the 26 and 30 locally before I hit you up Pastor Bob. I think I'll try the 14-34 and see how I like it. In the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-14, 05:49 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,586
Posted By Tom the tank

14-34 suntour perfect

360046Here is my "new" Suntour Perfect AG. The cogs are 14.17.20.24.28.34. I have a 38t cog on the way, but is spins so nicely I am hesitant to start tearing apart the freewheel. As is, with the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-13-14, 01:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,330
Posted By Tom the tank

I too am in the midst of a French tandem rebuild....

I too am in the midst of a French tandem rebuild. Personally, I wouldn't star chopping up the frame and fork unless absolutely necessary. As mentioned before, VO has French BBs/headsets for $30 and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-14, 10:18 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,586
Posted By Tom the tank

I have a Perfect 14-34 six speed on the way. I'm...

I have a Perfect 14-34 six speed on the way. I'm keen to reconfigure it with a 38t. Not sure what sprockets I'll have to play with just yet. I have another 14-28 five speed to canibalize for cogs, or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-14, 08:56 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 42,861
Posted By Tom the tank

This thread is golden. I can't wait to try. I...

This thread is golden. I can't wait to try. I have a 6-speed Suntour 14-34 on the way which I may try to overhaul. Thanks for all the advice.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-14, 04:02 PM
Replies: 586
Views: 208,330
Posted By Tom the tank

Thanks Browngw and Rod for the feedback. My bike...

Thanks Browngw and Rod for the feedback. My bike has been identified as a c.1974 double butted cro-mo SHS271. I stripped off everything but the BB and headset today, and confirmed that the original...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-14, 07:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,350
Posted By Tom the tank

Uh-mazing!!! I love it. It's like a time...

Uh-mazing!!!

I love it. It's like a time capsule. Personally, I'd be loading it up for touring. Ride it across the country. I hope you enjoy it. (Tandem envy)

Tom
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-14, 12:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,350
Posted By Tom the tank

Upload pics

Try saving pics to desktop as small .jpg. When writing your next message click the little photo icon and upload the pics from your desktop. Voila! Worked for me. If the file type (.jpg etc.) is not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-14, 12:00 PM
Replies: 586
Views: 208,330
Posted By Tom the tank

Here are some (bad) pics. ...

Here are some (bad) pics.
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I would really like it someone could identify the tube set. I removed some of the spray paint with nail polish remover, but I've taken some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-13, 10:40 PM
Replies: 586
Views: 208,330
Posted By Tom the tank

I think this is the same as my bike, except mine...

I think this is the same as my bike, except mine has white and blue spray paint indiscriminately covering every surface of the bike, including tires. Same Sekine Canada/Japan headbage, same SR crank...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-13, 10:18 PM
Replies: 586
Views: 208,330
Posted By Tom the tank

Hi T-Mar et. al., I have a Sekine in...

Hi T-Mar et. al.,

I have a Sekine in desperate need of some love. The sn is Y2 0634. The bike is in a real state, having been spray painted twice. The components seem pretty entry level, Shimano...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-15-13, 08:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,222
Posted By Tom the tank

After trying almost everything, I put a new SRAM...

After trying almost everything, I put a new SRAM 8spd chain on and voila! Perfect shifting. The old chain was only 25% worn. I was ready to swap out the chai rings, but fortunately that wasn't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-06-13, 09:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,222
Posted By Tom the tank

Four years late to the party. So I am tuning up a...

Four years late to the party. So I am tuning up a 90s Look mtb with a Campagnolo groupo. I took the chainrings off to clean them and noticed some dented teeth. I then unwisely filed the offending...
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