What have you been wrenching on lately?
06-13-17, 04:04 PM
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Finally got around to building up this frame, which I bought in May 2011. I was at the seller's to pick up a parts bike I'd bought online from him, and when I spotted this frame in his storage room he offered it to me for €5. That seemed like a good deal, so it came home with me as well.
It is a Miki-built 1981 Union Sapporo, second in the Union line-up at the time. I don't know what tubing was used, but a 26.8mm seat post diameter suggests that there's some Cro-Mo involved. All decals are gone, and the paint is a little scruffy, but otherwise the frame is in good shape.
The reason it finally came down from the rafters is its geometry. It's tall (64cm) and short (56cm), something I'm beginning to appreciate more and more when spending all day in the saddle, touring with mrs non-fixie, and comfort is more important than outright speed and agility.
Anyway, I did a test ride tonight and I'm quite pleased with how it feels. Needs clips and straps, bar tape and a few other finishing touches:
It is a Miki-built 1981 Union Sapporo, second in the Union line-up at the time. I don't know what tubing was used, but a 26.8mm seat post diameter suggests that there's some Cro-Mo involved. All decals are gone, and the paint is a little scruffy, but otherwise the frame is in good shape.
The reason it finally came down from the rafters is its geometry. It's tall (64cm) and short (56cm), something I'm beginning to appreciate more and more when spending all day in the saddle, touring with mrs non-fixie, and comfort is more important than outright speed and agility.
Anyway, I did a test ride tonight and I'm quite pleased with how it feels. Needs clips and straps, bar tape and a few other finishing touches:
Likes For non-fixie:
06-19-17, 02:06 AM
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Finally got around to building up this frame, which I bought in May 2011. I was at the seller's to pick up a parts bike I'd bought online from him, and when I spotted this frame in his storage room he offered it to me for €5. That seemed like a good deal, so it came home with me as well.
It is a Miki-built 1981 Union Sapporo, second in the Union line-up at the time. I don't know what tubing was used, but a 26.8mm seat post diameter suggests that there's some Cro-Mo involved. All decals are gone, and the paint is a little scruffy, but otherwise the frame is in good shape.
The reason it finally came down from the rafters is its geometry. It's tall (64cm) and short (56cm), something I'm beginning to appreciate more and more when spending all day in the saddle, touring with mrs non-fixie, and comfort is more important than outright speed and agility.
Anyway, I did a test ride tonight and I'm quite pleased with how it feels. Needs clips and straps, bar tape and a few other finishing touches:
It is a Miki-built 1981 Union Sapporo, second in the Union line-up at the time. I don't know what tubing was used, but a 26.8mm seat post diameter suggests that there's some Cro-Mo involved. All decals are gone, and the paint is a little scruffy, but otherwise the frame is in good shape.
The reason it finally came down from the rafters is its geometry. It's tall (64cm) and short (56cm), something I'm beginning to appreciate more and more when spending all day in the saddle, touring with mrs non-fixie, and comfort is more important than outright speed and agility.
Anyway, I did a test ride tonight and I'm quite pleased with how it feels. Needs clips and straps, bar tape and a few other finishing touches:
06-19-17, 04:44 AM
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06-22-17, 12:17 PM
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The younger sister to my 87 SS. Running cables now as I watch another thunder boom come over. 1988 Schwinn Tempo getting a 90's Shimano 105 group to play with this summer.
06-23-17, 03:41 PM
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Finished except for the cable ends. Went for a short ride, all feels tight and sturdy. Back on the stand for a final DR adjustment. Front ring has a slight warp which will need straightening soon. The saddle though comfortable does not seem to have enough set back on the rails.
Overall, I like it!
Overall, I like it!
06-29-17, 07:40 PM
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What??? Only 2 wheels?
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Spent yester-evening replacing a broken spoke on the Grandis. Spent this evening replacing brake pads on the Bianchi.
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06-29-17, 11:16 PM
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Sweet build on that UO-8 @DQRider well done.
06-30-17, 03:36 AM
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Newest project: 1984 Trek 720
Have silver lowriders for it. Chrome canti rack. All racks will be powdercoated the same color. Black or blue?
Will have fenders in all likelihood. Gum hoods. Blue tape.
Have silver lowriders for it. Chrome canti rack. All racks will be powdercoated the same color. Black or blue?
Will have fenders in all likelihood. Gum hoods. Blue tape.
07-05-17, 08:59 PM
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In preparation for a 20 mile 5% or so constant grade climb/ride with fellow C&V'ers, I have been prepping a few bikes from which to choose from (lower gearing set up within reason). The most extensive of which is my Peloton, which swaps to a 28T low gear on her 10-speed cassette (up from a 27T) and changes out wheels and tires. My Vuelta Corsa Lite (1600g/set) and Conti Grand Prix 24mm combo was just too harsh and jittery (ultimately fatiguing) and I am smitten with the Vittoria Open Corsa Evo tires I've been able to pick up for ten bucks or less a pop here and there. So on go my polished DA hub/MA2 wheels and the Vittorias. So quiet and sooooo smooth. Pretty, too. 
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More of a PSA than anything. I bought some cables and cable housing at the bike co-op I volunteer at. Had good experience with the most recent addition of quality cables and housings, which were offered to me for of course more money. I forgot the name and came in the other day and asked for cable and housings, expecting their regular stuff, which I received. Sometimes you don't think the cheap stuff--in this case Jagwire LEX non-lubricated housing, the lowest level offering--would be that bad, but it is. I have never had new cables/housings feel this mushy and resistant. Ever. It is absolutely on par with rusted out 30 year old cables and housing performance. You want to talk about a rough start to a build and test ride...needless to say I will continue to buy those items, happily paying more for it, at my usual LBS (because it's closer and has open-later hours). I will be happily donating back the housing as it is complete garbage and re-wrenching and rectifying the situation. I am no cabling and housing snob here, but when something is this far out of the norm, it gets my attention.
This sort of thing sends one down the trail of: if this co-op uses junk cabling, and they are trying to get people into biking, very poorly working/feeling componentry (tough shifting, hard to squeeze brakes when it should be easy) is a discouragement, not to mention completely unnecessary/avoidable. I understand saving a buck, but put some money into some stuff--a little bit goes a long way.
ADDITIONALLY:
More of a PSA than anything. I bought some cables and cable housing at the bike co-op I volunteer at. Had good experience with the most recent addition of quality cables and housings, which were offered to me for of course more money. I forgot the name and came in the other day and asked for cable and housings, expecting their regular stuff, which I received. Sometimes you don't think the cheap stuff--in this case Jagwire LEX non-lubricated housing, the lowest level offering--would be that bad, but it is. I have never had new cables/housings feel this mushy and resistant. Ever. It is absolutely on par with rusted out 30 year old cables and housing performance. You want to talk about a rough start to a build and test ride...needless to say I will continue to buy those items, happily paying more for it, at my usual LBS (because it's closer and has open-later hours). I will be happily donating back the housing as it is complete garbage and re-wrenching and rectifying the situation. I am no cabling and housing snob here, but when something is this far out of the norm, it gets my attention.
This sort of thing sends one down the trail of: if this co-op uses junk cabling, and they are trying to get people into biking, very poorly working/feeling componentry (tough shifting, hard to squeeze brakes when it should be easy) is a discouragement, not to mention completely unnecessary/avoidable. I understand saving a buck, but put some money into some stuff--a little bit goes a long way.
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07-05-17, 09:20 PM
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I had this 85 Peloton frame (21 inch) for several years and just got around to building it up with an eclectic mix of parts that I had on hand. A couple of items were new like the seatpost which I got for the extra setback. My first string, all time favorite bike is an 86 Peloton (22 inch). With two Pelotons being better than one, I thought it would be nice to try a 21 inch frame for a perhaps a more compact, responsive ride.
I recently got it built up and setup the seat height and other dims to match the other bike. I took it for a ride this week and while it rides nice, I can't get past that it looks silly and like someone tried really hard to make work a frame that is too small. The 86 remains the ride of choice and I'll probably take this one apart and look for a 22 inch red one.
I recently got it built up and setup the seat height and other dims to match the other bike. I took it for a ride this week and while it rides nice, I can't get past that it looks silly and like someone tried really hard to make work a frame that is too small. The 86 remains the ride of choice and I'll probably take this one apart and look for a 22 inch red one.
07-05-17, 10:08 PM
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It's a stupidly long list.
Am on the very last stages of the 1974? Raleigh Grand Sport with no serial number. A couple more coats of shellac on the bar tape will hopefully have the bars matching the saddle.
Totally refurbing a 1962 Chain Bike Company (Ross) Star-Jet. It's a middleweight with some pretty cool lines. My son sandblasted it for me, I have it mostly repainted, built new wheels, and transformed it from a single speed coaster brake to a 3-speed coaster brake. Still working to get dings out of the rear fender, crossing fingers on the replacement fork's fit, need a couple bits of hardware for the 3-speed (fulcrum and pulley), adding replacement graphics to the chain guard, and gussying up the handlebars. This might become a surprise Christmas present for my wife's piano teacher. shhhh. don't tell any piano teachers about this one.
Stripped down an older (1950s?) Robin Hood, ss coaster brake bike that I found at the local antique mall last fall. Have almost everything I need for it, except for rims that will true and tires.
1949 Raleigh Clubman has almost everything. I need to fabricate leather bar grips to get the look I want, then get the 4-speed AW gearing set up. I built some nice new wheels for it, and the 650A Col de la Vie tires look quite sharp on it. If I am suitably impressed with it, I may save my pennies to have the frame professionally resprayed.
1971 Raleigh Competition (in lilac). Many hours of rubbing compound still remain to try to bring the paint to the best state possible. Have nearly all the parts to make it go properly, but I am not quite satisfied with what I have for rear derailleur, hubs and rims. I also have plans for a recovered rhm saddle and leather bar tape painted with sapphire blue leather paint so this could take a while.
1970-ish Elswick Hopper. My wife saw this in the bike shop that I frequent and thought it was a really cool bike. It mainly needs a once-over, but doesn't need anything other than consumables.
1970 Raleigh Record. Picked it up today for $20.00. It is the platform for my klunker challenge, and also is the saddle frame donor for the saddle that the Competition will sport. Took everything off it tonight, and found it may have the crookedest rear derailleur I've ever seen. Good thing I have some in my stash.
1953-ish Viking Path racer should be arriving next Tuesday. It has an amazing refinish, and I have all the needed parts set aside, so this one should be one I can make rideable with just a couple hours work.
I am taking pictures, which I will show as I finish each of these. Honestly think I'm nearly at the point of insanity.
Am on the very last stages of the 1974? Raleigh Grand Sport with no serial number. A couple more coats of shellac on the bar tape will hopefully have the bars matching the saddle.
Totally refurbing a 1962 Chain Bike Company (Ross) Star-Jet. It's a middleweight with some pretty cool lines. My son sandblasted it for me, I have it mostly repainted, built new wheels, and transformed it from a single speed coaster brake to a 3-speed coaster brake. Still working to get dings out of the rear fender, crossing fingers on the replacement fork's fit, need a couple bits of hardware for the 3-speed (fulcrum and pulley), adding replacement graphics to the chain guard, and gussying up the handlebars. This might become a surprise Christmas present for my wife's piano teacher. shhhh. don't tell any piano teachers about this one.
Stripped down an older (1950s?) Robin Hood, ss coaster brake bike that I found at the local antique mall last fall. Have almost everything I need for it, except for rims that will true and tires.
1949 Raleigh Clubman has almost everything. I need to fabricate leather bar grips to get the look I want, then get the 4-speed AW gearing set up. I built some nice new wheels for it, and the 650A Col de la Vie tires look quite sharp on it. If I am suitably impressed with it, I may save my pennies to have the frame professionally resprayed.
1971 Raleigh Competition (in lilac). Many hours of rubbing compound still remain to try to bring the paint to the best state possible. Have nearly all the parts to make it go properly, but I am not quite satisfied with what I have for rear derailleur, hubs and rims. I also have plans for a recovered rhm saddle and leather bar tape painted with sapphire blue leather paint so this could take a while.
1970-ish Elswick Hopper. My wife saw this in the bike shop that I frequent and thought it was a really cool bike. It mainly needs a once-over, but doesn't need anything other than consumables.
1970 Raleigh Record. Picked it up today for $20.00. It is the platform for my klunker challenge, and also is the saddle frame donor for the saddle that the Competition will sport. Took everything off it tonight, and found it may have the crookedest rear derailleur I've ever seen. Good thing I have some in my stash.
1953-ish Viking Path racer should be arriving next Tuesday. It has an amazing refinish, and I have all the needed parts set aside, so this one should be one I can make rideable with just a couple hours work.
I am taking pictures, which I will show as I finish each of these. Honestly think I'm nearly at the point of insanity.
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07-05-17, 10:32 PM
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07-05-17, 11:26 PM
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I know what you mean. Bumping up against the rev limiter. I'm trying (always, right?) to shed stuff and sold a big fish today (my '82 Raleigh) to a very excited guy. Pumped about that one, and the money I got in return! I have framesets that are for sale and a few others that I am debating either building up to sell or just selling the framesets individually and the groupsets as a bunch (less work!). Kind of at a temporary fatigue point in addition to having my good bikes become my favorite bikes (and thus "the need for no more"). Until the next one comes along....
07-05-17, 11:30 PM
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I had this 85 Peloton frame (21 inch) for several years and just got around to building it up with an eclectic mix of parts that I had on hand. A couple of items were new like the seatpost which I got for the extra setback. My first string, all time favorite bike is an 86 Peloton (22 inch). With two Pelotons being better than one, I thought it would be nice to try a 21 inch frame for a perhaps a more compact, responsive ride.
I recently got it built up and setup the seat height and other dims to match the other bike. I took it for a ride this week and while it rides nice, I can't get past that it looks silly and like someone tried really hard to make work a frame that is too small. The 86 remains the ride of choice and I'll probably take this one apart and look for a 22 inch red one.
I recently got it built up and setup the seat height and other dims to match the other bike. I took it for a ride this week and while it rides nice, I can't get past that it looks silly and like someone tried really hard to make work a frame that is too small. The 86 remains the ride of choice and I'll probably take this one apart and look for a 22 inch red one.
The 21" does look small--almost as if you could run a 23" and not worry about seat post setback. Pelotons are fantastic bikes, and I'm glad I picked mine up (as a frameset) several years ago as they are rare and way up in price now. My Peloton is the Queen of the Fleet and adorned with appropriate jewelry. 
07-06-17, 08:20 AM
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What have I been wrenching on? Absolutely nothing. I have many things I've been meaning to do and can't rouse myself to do them. My shop is insanely disorganized, so that needs doing first. I've promised a bike gift to an old friend. Other bikes need care and feeding, and I haven't done any. I guess I'll start with the shop so I can begin to think clearly.
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7/6/2017 2nd version by Russ Fitzgerald, on Flickr[/IMG]
My '91 Diamond Back Venture morphed into the X-Faux-One, doubling as both the bike I ride to accompany my son while he runs AND as one of my two entries in the C&V Clunker Challenge 100 #3.
7/6/2017 2nd version by Russ Fitzgerald, on Flickr[/IMG]My '91 Diamond Back Venture morphed into the X-Faux-One, doubling as both the bike I ride to accompany my son while he runs AND as one of my two entries in the C&V Clunker Challenge 100 #3.
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What have I been wrenching on? Absolutely nothing. I have many things I've been meaning to do and can't rouse myself to do them. My shop is insanely disorganized, so that needs doing first. I've promised a bike gift to an old friend. Other bikes need care and feeding, and I haven't done any. I guess I'll start with the shop so I can begin to think clearly.
My problem is that I apply "Marine Logic" and just stubbornly bulldoze through every obstacle on the way to the objective. This finds me spending inordinate amounts of time looking for this tool or that, or searching for parts I know I have, but can't remember where I put them. I have actually bought parts I already had because of this.
Time for a thorough "field day" (intensive cleaning) of my shop. Thanks for the inspiration, @noglider!
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07-06-17, 09:20 AM
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My trouble, @DQRider, is that I've been operating this way for years, and the disarray has been getting worse for years, and I haven't done anything substantial about it. I guess I really need to do the right thing before I can expect any reward.
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07-06-17, 05:18 PM
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Upgrading my nice Le Tour II with some nicer parts that have come my way. Time off the bike while I nurse a bum knee.
07-15-17, 08:49 PM
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Just finished building up my first set of wheels, using early Deore hubs, Ryde/Rigida Sputnik rims, and butted Sapim spokes. They came together easily enough, owing I think to these stout rims. I'll find out in time if they stay true, but for now I'm pleased.
07-15-17, 11:19 PM
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I replaced the original Weinmann 500 brakes on my '84 Peugeot with some Shimano BR6600's. After 32 years, I finally have brakes that actually stop me, not just slow me down.
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In the middle of a four bike parts swap whirlwind as an almost C&V steel Marinoni came into my possession (good sized top tube dent on the side of the tube, co-op didn't want to sell it for visual and liability reasons, it was headed for recycle(!), they asked if I wanted it) and that provided enough 'pull' to pull the Dura-Ace bits and Vuelta wheels off my Super Le Tour and put them on the Marinoni for evaluation. Well, surprise, I'm keeping it!
The Super Le Tour is to become truly super in capability with a triple crankset and taller rear gearing thanks to a 3x10 Campy system from my Ross winter/rain bike. The SLT still keeps its carbon crankset, but I was able to space out the drive side BB by 2mm and still use a double while adding back on the 30T small ring. Normally a triple Octalink BB has a 118.5mm spindle width as opposed to the double's 109.5mm, but I don't like the extra Q-factor (I've tried it before) and thankfully the experimenting with spacers proved successful.
The Ross will get a full brace of 6400 Tricolor components (hanging on an old Trek 560) including a standard reach caliper set, which I didn't know they made! Either that or some spare 7400 bits that are not as pristine as the 6400 pieces.
Some pics of the Marinoni:
Used old and ruined innertubes to secure fork to frame and then to 'belt' it to me--an extra security measure on top of slinging the frame/fork over my shoulder messenger bag style as I rode home eight miles Tuesday night.
Grubby and needing touch up paint, in addition to that tragic dent.
From two axles in the grave to now being fully rescued. Fantastic bike!
The Super Le Tour is to become truly super in capability with a triple crankset and taller rear gearing thanks to a 3x10 Campy system from my Ross winter/rain bike. The SLT still keeps its carbon crankset, but I was able to space out the drive side BB by 2mm and still use a double while adding back on the 30T small ring. Normally a triple Octalink BB has a 118.5mm spindle width as opposed to the double's 109.5mm, but I don't like the extra Q-factor (I've tried it before) and thankfully the experimenting with spacers proved successful.
The Ross will get a full brace of 6400 Tricolor components (hanging on an old Trek 560) including a standard reach caliper set, which I didn't know they made! Either that or some spare 7400 bits that are not as pristine as the 6400 pieces.
Some pics of the Marinoni:
Used old and ruined innertubes to secure fork to frame and then to 'belt' it to me--an extra security measure on top of slinging the frame/fork over my shoulder messenger bag style as I rode home eight miles Tuesday night.
Grubby and needing touch up paint, in addition to that tragic dent.
From two axles in the grave to now being fully rescued. Fantastic bike!