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06-25-22, 03:58 AM
#7626
ambulatory senior
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Spokes!
06-26-22, 12:24 PM
#7627
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I've had a lot of stuff come in recently, a Groupset, Couple of IGHs, Light for my recumbent trike, some frames, but the one I'm tinkering with now is this old, but probably not c&v, trek. Its perfect to ride to town and not worry about too much. While I want to clean it up and make it nicer I would like the surface rust, rusty chain, chips, and torn seat to cause a thief to pass it up. I think I'm going to put a taller stem on it, I guess I'm getting too old and fat to lean forward
The new modern brake levers with the large hoods/grips look comfortable, I wouldn't mind trying a pair but I don't think they would work with the old brakes. Surprisingly it shifts great I'm almost scared to clean all the gunk out of the derailleurs, it may be holding everything together. The brakes need some help, I think the cables just need to be adjusted.
The new modern brake levers with the large hoods/grips look comfortable, I wouldn't mind trying a pair but I don't think they would work with the old brakes. Surprisingly it shifts great I'm almost scared to clean all the gunk out of the derailleurs, it may be holding everything together. The brakes need some help, I think the cables just need to be adjusted.
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06-30-22, 08:18 PM
#7631
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Bikes: 1993 Diamond Back Sorrento, 1965 Schwinn Racer 3-speed, 1987 Schwinn High Sierra, 1990 Specialized Sirrus, 2020 Specialized Sirrus 3.0, 2013 Giant Seek 1
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New tires and rim strips for the 1965 Schwinn Racer I picked up a few weeks ago, and a "Schwinn Approved" script front brake assembly for the same bike.
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07-01-22, 08:23 AM
#7632
Retro on steroids
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Location: Marin County, California
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Bikes: Breezer Repack 650-B, 2011 Gary Fisher Rumblefish II, Gary Fisher HiFi 29er, 1983 Ritchey Annapurna, 1994 Ritchey P-21, 1978 Breezer #2, 1975 Colnago, Ritchey P-29er
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A Park Tool pedal wrench. Worth every penny of $30. Lots of leverage and a round handle.
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07-01-22, 09:41 PM
#7633
Senior Member
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Location: Phoenix, AZ
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Bikes: 1964(?) Frejus Tour de France, 1967(?) Dawes Double Blue, 1979 Trek 710, 1982 Claud Butler Dalesman, 1983 Schwinn Paramount Elite, 2014 Brompton, maybe a couple more
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RAGBRAI wrist band.
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07-05-22, 10:36 PM
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Benotto tape and a wide-range Sachs Maillard freewheel (for the project/frame teased a few posts above).
07-06-22, 04:56 AM
#7637
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Bikes: '65 Frejus TDF, '73 Bottecchia Giro d'Italia, '83 Colnago Superissimo, '84 Trek 610, '84 Trek 760, '88 Pinarello Veneto, '88 De Rosa Pro, '89 Pinarello Montello, '94 Burley Duet, 97 Specialized RockHopper, 2010 Langster, Tern Link D8
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1971 Bianchi F/F + some parts.
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Bikes don't stand alone. They are two tired.
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07-08-22, 05:28 PM
#7639
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Hiplock D1000 x 2
Smallish, heavyish, spendyish, bullit and angle grinder proof, all good.
Smallish, heavyish, spendyish, bullit and angle grinder proof, all good.
07-11-22, 04:30 PM
#7640
52psi
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Thanks, Retrogression!!
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A race bike in any era is a highly personal choice that at its "best" balances the requirements of fit, weight, handling, durability and cost tempered by the willingness to toss it and oneself down the pavement at considerable speed. ~Bandera
A race bike in any era is a highly personal choice that at its "best" balances the requirements of fit, weight, handling, durability and cost tempered by the willingness to toss it and oneself down the pavement at considerable speed. ~Bandera
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07-11-22, 04:35 PM
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52psi
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A race bike in any era is a highly personal choice that at its "best" balances the requirements of fit, weight, handling, durability and cost tempered by the willingness to toss it and oneself down the pavement at considerable speed. ~Bandera
A race bike in any era is a highly personal choice that at its "best" balances the requirements of fit, weight, handling, durability and cost tempered by the willingness to toss it and oneself down the pavement at considerable speed. ~Bandera
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07-19-22, 12:27 PM
#7643
Banned.
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I ordered a dongle to ride indoors as I avoid the heat, though I’m not sure which I dislike more.
The eNay package arrived, and the dongle is shaped amazingly like a die cast Jimmy Johnson chromed #48 collectible, NIB. It even weighs the same.
My phone already had the seller’s apology in it, and I’ll be forwarding the model car to the dongle recipient, and vice versa, via pre-paid labels.
Sometimes, that awful auction site has normal people on it, and they do normal things, like make mistakes and then try to correct them.
The eNay package arrived, and the dongle is shaped amazingly like a die cast Jimmy Johnson chromed #48 collectible, NIB. It even weighs the same.
My phone already had the seller’s apology in it, and I’ll be forwarding the model car to the dongle recipient, and vice versa, via pre-paid labels.
Sometimes, that awful auction site has normal people on it, and they do normal things, like make mistakes and then try to correct them.
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07-25-22, 07:04 AM
#7646
Wheelman
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I was thinking my 40 year old Suntour Cyclone Mk2 GT needs its jockey wheels updated, spotted this for £10 on Amazon
Sealed bearings and the same diameter as my spare Suntour VX jockeys (33/38 mm)
Comes with 4 sets of adapter shims, one of which will just take the VX GT through bolt (6mm).
However they are about 0.85 - 1.0 mm thinner than the original jockeys so I may have to get some shim washers.
Edit: Added for searching - BBB Rollerboys BDP-01
Sealed bearings and the same diameter as my spare Suntour VX jockeys (33/38 mm)
Comes with 4 sets of adapter shims, one of which will just take the VX GT through bolt (6mm).
However they are about 0.85 - 1.0 mm thinner than the original jockeys so I may have to get some shim washers.
Edit: Added for searching - BBB Rollerboys BDP-01
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07-25-22, 07:41 PM
#7647
Edumacator
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Happy Birthday to me
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1987 Crest Cannondale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin Performance EL, 1990ish Van Tuyl, 1985 Trek 670, 1982 AD SLE, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Competition, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981 Faggin, 1996 Cannondale M500, 1984 Mercian, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi (model unknown), 1988 Daccordi Griffe , 1989 Fauxsin MTB, 1981 Ciocc Mockba, 1992 Bianchi Giro, 1977 Colnago Super
1987 Crest Cannondale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin Performance EL, 1990ish Van Tuyl, 1985 Trek 670, 1982 AD SLE, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Competition, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981 Faggin, 1996 Cannondale M500, 1984 Mercian, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi (model unknown), 1988 Daccordi Griffe , 1989 Fauxsin MTB, 1981 Ciocc Mockba, 1992 Bianchi Giro, 1977 Colnago Super
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07-25-22, 08:10 PM
#7648
ambulatory senior
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I was thinking my 40 year old Suntour Cyclone Mk2 GT needs its jockey wheels updated, spotted this for £10 on Amazon
Sealed bearings and the same diameter as my spare Suntour VX jockeys (33/38 mm)
Comes with 4 sets of adapter shims, one of which will just take the VX GT through bolt (6mm).
However they are about 0.85 - 1.0 mm thinner than the original jockeys so I may have to get some shim washers.
Edit: Added for searching - BBB Rollerboys BDP-01
Sealed bearings and the same diameter as my spare Suntour VX jockeys (33/38 mm)
Comes with 4 sets of adapter shims, one of which will just take the VX GT through bolt (6mm).
However they are about 0.85 - 1.0 mm thinner than the original jockeys so I may have to get some shim washers.
Edit: Added for searching - BBB Rollerboys BDP-01
07-25-22, 08:35 PM
#7649
Eccentric Old Man
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Location: BelleVegas, IL
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Bikes: 1986 Trek 520 Cirrus, 1979 Schwinn Traveler III, Trek T100, 1995 Trek 970, Fuji America
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A new throne for Her Majesty.
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