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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-13, 05:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,941
Posted By bbbbbbb

I think I've got it! Thanks for all the tips. I...

I think I've got it! Thanks for all the tips. I turned the bolt clockwise to engage the spring before I snapped on the washer. When I mounted it, it springs clockwise. And it seems to shift well....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-13, 06:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,941
Posted By bbbbbbb

one last question, hopefully. as i mounted it,...

one last question, hopefully. as i mounted it, the derailleur hangs straight down and has a little spring either way. ideally, should it spring towards the rear of the bike or the front when hung...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-13, 05:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,941
Posted By bbbbbbb

well, i've got it on there. once i get the chain...

well, i've got it on there. once i get the chain and everything on there i'll see if i have to mess with the spring/washer combo. thanks!

anyone know the capacity for freewheel teeth on this puppy?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-13, 11:21 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,941
Posted By bbbbbbb

thanks for going through this with me. do you...

thanks for going through this with me. do you mean I should i be putting it like in pic#2 above? for the tab on the derailleur side to be behind the knuckle, this is the only way it would bolt on. if...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-13, 10:59 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,941
Posted By bbbbbbb

It's just that it's not physically possible to...

It's just that it's not physically possible to bolt it on with the tab on the front of the hanger, at least where the tab is now. See pic #1.

With the tab where it is, I can mount it behind the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-13, 09:23 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,941
Posted By bbbbbbb

Okay, so I don't need to rotate the tab 180...

Okay, so I don't need to rotate the tab 180 degrees?

If I understand correctly, I should mount this like it is in picture number 5 without using an allen wrench to turn the spring? But it won't go...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-13, 06:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,941
Posted By bbbbbbb

Need help mounting Simplex Super LJ SX-660

Ok, I've read some threads on this and just can't figure it out! And I already broke a spring on another simplex derailleur so I'm scared to mess around with it. Can anyone tell me if I have the tab...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-13, 11:05 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,709
Posted By bbbbbbb

I do have the bolt. But when I try to screw it...

I do have the bolt. But when I try to screw it in, i put the tab on the right side of the dropout, it just doesn't seem to work. hard to describe. i'll take a pic.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-13, 12:01 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,709
Posted By bbbbbbb

just got this super lj rear derailleur! any...

just got this super lj rear derailleur! any advice on how to mount this thing? is the bracket in the correct place? i can't really seem to screw it onto the dropout with it there but can't figure out...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-13, 09:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,632
Posted By bbbbbbb

Thanks. I'll see if that paper trick works.

Thanks. I'll see if that paper trick works.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-13, 09:12 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,768,530
Posted By bbbbbbb

Ok

Ok
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-13, 07:01 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,768,530
Posted By bbbbbbb

ISO: simplex slj rear and front derailleurs for...

ISO: simplex slj rear and front derailleurs for my 1978 PX-10! SLJ shifters too.

have:
very nice Gipiemme Special brakeset
stronglight 49D crankset
vintage brooks professional saddle

bunch...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-13, 06:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,632
Posted By bbbbbbb

front derailleur too big

i have a first generation cyclone front derailleur i want to put on a motobecane grand jubile. when i tighten it all the way, it still a little loose. anyone recommend something to put under there?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-13, 07:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,348
Posted By bbbbbbb

it's been awhile, but i'm finally getting around...

it's been awhile, but i'm finally getting around to this! i was going to do my px-10 first but need to find simplex derailleurs and i think i've got all the parts i need for the moto. but here's the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-13, 10:35 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,709
Posted By bbbbbbb

Thanks for the tip. I will keep an eye out. I...

Thanks for the tip. I will keep an eye out. I guess I'm going to be spending some time on eBay...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-13, 10:33 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,709
Posted By bbbbbbb

That's looking great! My father would have been...

That's looking great! My father would have been happy that his old bike is being properly restored and being ridden around the south of France!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-13, 09:02 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,709
Posted By bbbbbbb

oh, and - anyone have a suitable derailleur...

oh, and - anyone have a suitable derailleur (front or rear) for sale/trade?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-13, 09:01 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,709
Posted By bbbbbbb

after realizing that super lj derailleurs are...

after realizing that super lj derailleurs are quite pricey, i struggled with the simplex without any luck. so i decided to use a cyclone derailleur, mounted with a claw. but the claw doesn't work...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-13, 08:52 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,709
Posted By bbbbbbb

it does have that stop but i'll have to see if...

it does have that stop but i'll have to see if it's on there correctly. i'll try to add a few links. but it was really drooping on that 36 crank ring.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-13, 06:04 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,709
Posted By bbbbbbb

I'm having a tough time getting this rear...

I'm having a tough time getting this rear derailleur (simplex sx-410) going. Is my chain too short? Freewheel is six speed 14/30 and crank is 38/52 (i put an older stronglight on). I had a 36/52 up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-13, 06:44 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 8,479
Posted By bbbbbbb

nice find!

nice find!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-13, 06:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,731
Posted By bbbbbbb

there was a suntour derailleur on there, but it...

there was a suntour derailleur on there, but it was mounted using one of those derailleur hanger claws
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-13, 02:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,731
Posted By bbbbbbb

i had a suntour cyclone derailleur lying around...

i had a suntour cyclone derailleur lying around and it screwed in just fine. i don't have a simplex to try. so does that mean that the threads have been changed? it doesn't look like someone cut...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-13, 01:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,731
Posted By bbbbbbb

I will take a closer look at that hanger later...

I will take a closer look at that hanger later and take some more pics. Maybe I can try to screw in a simplex derailleur.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-13, 08:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,731
Posted By bbbbbbb

great! well i would be keeping this then -- if it...

great! well i would be keeping this then -- if it were about 10cm shorter!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-13, 06:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,731
Posted By bbbbbbb

Sorry, another "is it a px-10"?

i just listed this as a prn-10e. but someone wrote in saying it's a px-10. are they right? it does have the reynolds sticker with the diagonal 531 and chrome simplex stays. but the fork doesn't have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-13, 06:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,702
Posted By bbbbbbb

i think i fall somewhere in the middle. looking...

i think i fall somewhere in the middle. looking for clinchers, but not for huge hauls and i don't weigh much either. would probably use a 28-35 tire.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-13, 03:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,702
Posted By bbbbbbb

just polished these to the best of my abilities....

just polished these to the best of my abilities. they were much more corroded. i still need to get some rims for these. don't know much about this but was looking at sun cr18's, or maybe trying to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-13, 02:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,702
Posted By bbbbbbb

they seem straight, so i can probably just clean...

they seem straight, so i can probably just clean these up.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-13, 02:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,702
Posted By bbbbbbb

oops, was going to post a pic ...

oops, was going to post a pic

http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q705/mfbmfb/mallaird_zpsda1d83a2.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-13, 01:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,702
Posted By bbbbbbb

Maillard 700 Hub question

These seem to spin pretty smoothly but I thought I should probably open them up and regrease before building the wheel, something I have never done before. The axles look kind of rusty -- is this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-12, 10:57 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,709
Posted By bbbbbbb

Here's a couple pages from the 1977 catalog...

Here's a couple pages from the 1977 catalog showing components:

http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q705/mfbmfb/1977_PX10LE_zps177a82d0.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-12, 11:33 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,709
Posted By bbbbbbb

gold paint looks almost like putty, starting to...

gold paint looks almost like putty, starting to flake out

http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q705/mfbmfb/photo3-2_zps2924f8b9.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-12, 11:29 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,709
Posted By bbbbbbb

Serial number is 7043328. Anyone have thoughts on...

Serial number is 7043328. Anyone have thoughts on the simplex sx-410 rear derailleur? i imagine i will keep it on there. waiting on a wheelset and trying to figure out what kind of freewheel would...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-21-12, 09:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,588
Posted By bbbbbbb

I don't have a very accurate way of measuring the...

I don't have a very accurate way of measuring the seat tube, but comparing it to my 26.8 seatpost, it is a bit bigger, so I'm guessing 27.2.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-12, 08:33 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,768,530
Posted By bbbbbbb

here's pic... let me know. thanks! one is...

here's pic... let me know. thanks!

one is made by bicycle research, ct-3

http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q705/mfbmfb/freewheel_zps40a76447.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-12, 06:43 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,768,530
Posted By bbbbbbb

NEED: the large maillard/normandy freewheel...

NEED: the large maillard/normandy freewheel removal tool! - if someone just wants to lend it to me, i'd be grateful! pay shipping, etc!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-20-12, 10:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,588
Posted By bbbbbbb

does have gipiemme dropouts and some nice braze...

does have gipiemme dropouts and some nice braze ons. i would guess an earlier model.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-17-12, 10:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,588
Posted By bbbbbbb

Sannino Italian Bike

Wondering what this might be worth. Just fixed it up with new chain, brake pads, cables, tape. Galli and ttt components. It's a rare brand so not really sure, but built by reputable builder most...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-12, 09:03 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,709
Posted By bbbbbbb

Yeah, the catalog says it comes in black, but...

Yeah, the catalog says it comes in black, but i've never seen one either - except yours
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-12, 07:37 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,709
Posted By bbbbbbb

Also not sure if I want to change derailleurs or...

Also not sure if I want to change derailleurs or anything. It is cool that it is almost completely original so I think I'll probably leave it as it is for awhile. Different saddle probably...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-12, 07:33 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,709
Posted By bbbbbbb

Yep, that's the one. Well, looks like the seller...

Yep, that's the one. Well, looks like the seller made a profit, but the price was fair so I'm totally happy. I got rid of my fathers px10 because it was too big awhile ago and had given up looking...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-12, 09:38 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,709
Posted By bbbbbbb

Black PX-10LE!

Excited about my new find - never thought i'd get my hands on one of these! Front derailleur has been changed but seems that everything else is there.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-12, 06:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,348
Posted By bbbbbbb

I went to the LBS a few weeks ago and paid them...

I went to the LBS a few weeks ago and paid them ten bucks to remove the cranks. And guess what I just found in my dad's old toolbox -- a stronglight crank puller! who woulda thunk.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-12, 02:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,348
Posted By bbbbbbb

unfortunately, the crank cap isn't a usual size,...

unfortunately, the crank cap isn't a usual size, but hopefully it won't be too hard to find.

one pedal is missing cap too. does anyone know if this is an unusual size?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-12, 12:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,348
Posted By bbbbbbb

Oh crap. One plastic cap on the crank wont ccome...

Oh crap. One plastic cap on the crank wont ccome off. And I stripped the plastic where the Allen goes in
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-12, 08:28 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,348
Posted By bbbbbbb

nice bike, glenn. i think i'm going to stick with...

nice bike, glenn. i think i'm going to stick with the stronglights on this one. they do look cool. the rear huret jubile derailleur is a really great design, but i don't think i can afford one!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-12, 07:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,348
Posted By bbbbbbb

Just got this Motobecane Grand Jubile...

hi folks, i just got my hands on this bike and am going to fix it up. it's in pretty good shape but the huret rear derailleur was replaced at some point, so i'm going to go ahead and change both the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-12, 09:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 532
Posted By bbbbbbb

Stronglight crank puller?

Anyone want to lend me one? I'm in Philly and would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-12, 09:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 944
Posted By bbbbbbb

Seatpost Size for a Fuji S-12 LTD?

Anyone know this? I don't have the bike with me and want to order one or see if I have one. I believe it is a 1981.
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