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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-09-14, 06:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,638
Posted By vanbiker

After exploring options, I finished installing a...

After exploring options, I finished installing a new crankset today, a velo-orange triple compatible with 10-speed that has 48-34-24 rings. I used a 122.5mm cartridge b.b. and everything went well, I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-06-14, 12:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,638
Posted By vanbiker

I think the cassette option is preferable for my...

I think the cassette option is preferable for my purposes. The guide pulley clearance could be a problem though; as I was tuning it up today it seemed there was almost no clearance on the current...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-05-14, 08:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,638
Posted By vanbiker

Lower gear wanted, change cassette or inner chainring?

I built up a fun road/cross bike this fall - its great for riding pavement to the trail areas, then gravel roads or mild single-track, then back home on the pavement. I used a 7800 Dura Ace triple...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-26-13, 07:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,731
Posted By vanbiker

Exactly, thank you "atoms". Perusing subjects no...

Exactly, thank you "atoms". Perusing subjects no matter how old the previous posts is a great way to source information on this site; now I don't need to reply to the previous .....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-25-13, 03:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,731
Posted By vanbiker

You must be really bored, but thanks for your...

You must be really bored, but thanks for your kind guidance
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-25-13, 12:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,731
Posted By vanbiker

a I would not grease the rails...I did that to...

a
I would not grease the rails...I did that to stop a squeak and had problems with the saddle sliding back. I over-tightened the bolt, stripped out the threads of the alloy "nut", had to buy an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-12, 08:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,258
Posted By vanbiker

245029245030245031245032245033Here are a few more...

245029245030245031245032245033Here are a few more "afters" :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-12, 01:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,258
Posted By vanbiker

CENTURION Semi-pro 1975, before and after pics

I guess I'm a tech moron, because I can't seem to get this post right. Most of the pics are "befores" and the "afters" would not load. Maybe I will try again. Bikes are fun, me trying to post pics...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-12, 11:28 AM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,130,941
Posted By vanbiker

Nice stem....where did you get it? Brand?

Nice stem....where did you get it? Brand?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-12, 10:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,472
Posted By vanbiker

a little late, but here they...

a little late, but here they are....243677243678243679243680 BTW, how do you get the images to appear larger in the reply?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-12, 08:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,035
Posted By vanbiker

243314243315I've since worn out these wheels and...

243314243315I've since worn out these wheels and got some very nice HED 23mm conventional spokes, awesome riding machine.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-12, 09:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,192
Posted By vanbiker

Well, its all fun. The paint and lugs are what...

Well, its all fun. The paint and lugs are what really grabbed me about this bike. And even though I'm just under 6' tall, I have long legs and this geometry fits me fairly well....at least good...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-12, 09:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,192
Posted By vanbiker

Thanks for the input! From everyone's helpful...

Thanks for the input! From everyone's helpful information, it looks like its a 1975 Centurion Semi-Pro.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-12, 04:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,192
Posted By vanbiker

centurion pics

Robbietunes-Here are pics, have no idea if I did this right....Anyway, the derailleurs on the centurion are suntour cyclone, the brakes levers dia-compe and brake calipers ____-compe. Cranks are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-12, 01:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,192
Posted By vanbiker

Old Centurian-more information?

Just picked up what looks like an original 70s Centurion. Serial # is M5 J0044. Chromed lugs and dropouts (suntour). Bar-end 10-speed shifters, Suntour derailleurs, dia-compe levers and calipers,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-11, 12:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,472
Posted By vanbiker

I just picked up a bike that looks just like...

I just picked up a bike that looks just like yours here. Do you still have it? Did you find out anything about the bike and components?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-26-11, 09:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,260
Posted By vanbiker

I have an '87 TREK 560 w/600EX. Everything is...

I have an '87 TREK 560 w/600EX. Everything is great except the downtube indexed shifter, poor design. I went through 3 before I said screw it and bought a later generation 7-speed RX100 shifters...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-10, 07:26 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,740
Posted By vanbiker

Everything fit fine, and tests out fine on the...

Everything fit fine, and tests out fine on the bike stand. Too much rain to road test yet. I put on some RX100 7 speed shifters, and a new shimano 7 speed freewheel, and everything worked quite...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-10, 08:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,740
Posted By vanbiker

I have 126 spacing on my bike already, so no...

I have 126 spacing on my bike already, so no issues there anyway. The question I have is, will that 7 speed freewheel fit on the 126 wheel?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-10, 07:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,740
Posted By vanbiker

I have gone through three right shifters because...

I have gone through three right shifters because of those tabs breaking off. Otherwise, they worked well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-10, 07:39 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,740
Posted By vanbiker

Are the RX100 shifters and 7 speed freewheels...

Are the RX100 shifters and 7 speed freewheels designed for 126 or 130 spaced wheels? I don't know how to deal with fitting a 130 freewheel onto a 126 wheel.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-10, 07:36 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,740
Posted By vanbiker

Hmmm, it is 126mm spacing. I thought the first...

Hmmm, it is 126mm spacing. I thought the first 7speeds were built for that size. Now I wonder, are the RX100 shifters I bought buillt for 130 spacing?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-10, 07:31 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,740
Posted By vanbiker

I just bought some RX100 7 speed indexed DT...

I just bought some RX100 7 speed indexed DT shifters. So, now which freewheel do I need? Does HG work for index? SHould I look for vintage freewheels or buy the new Shimano HG? Thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-10, 01:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,740
Posted By vanbiker

Changing from 6 speed to 7 speed, need shifters

I have decided to quit messing around with the poor design of the Shimano 600EX downtube indexed shfiters, and convert to a seven speed. I need shifters and a freewheel, so if anyone has these lying...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-10, 07:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 935
Posted By vanbiker

I need 7-speed downtube shifters, SHIMANO

I have the first generation 6-speed Shimano 600EX....they are problematic, and I would like to get ahold of similar 7-speed shifters and a 7-speed freewheel. Any parts laying around your garage? I...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-10, 10:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,035
Posted By vanbiker

Good advice: the frame was a perfect fit, and...

Good advice: the frame was a perfect fit, and the price very attractive, so I bought it. It was like new condition. I built it up with DA and Ultegra 10-speed, Kysrium Elite wheels, and LOVE IT. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-10, 10:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,221
Posted By vanbiker

My opinion is there is something wrong with your...

My opinion is there is something wrong with your front end. I have an '87 560EX, and while being a "race geometry", its as stable as anything I have ridden other than a tourer. I ride 40+ no hands,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-01-10, 05:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 658
Posted By vanbiker

Finally found source of creaking noise

After: re-installing b.b. 3 times, first with lube then with copper-based anti-sieze, then added teflon tape, and re-installing crank with more grease on the bolts and the spline, re-installing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-10, 12:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,105
Posted By vanbiker

When I serviced the freehub on my Elites, I used...

When I serviced the freehub on my Elites, I used a lot of lube (mineral oil), and it was much quieter. I took it apart, and wiped some of the oil off, and now it is back to normal. However, I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-10, 09:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,879
Posted By vanbiker

I don't suppose I could use 7-speed shifters and...

I don't suppose I could use 7-speed shifters and keep using the 6-speed freewheel? If I need to get a freewheel, does it need to be a shimano HG 7 speed? Thanks for your help
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-10, 05:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,879
Posted By vanbiker

Well, I found a replacement, but the infamous...

Well, I found a replacement, but the infamous tabs broke off instantly. I would like to use and trust this bike, so I should probably replace both shifters with something newer or more reliable. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-10, 11:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,879
Posted By vanbiker

Need to replace Shimano 600EX 6-speed index downtube shifter

My shifter went out on my '87 TREK 560EX. It has the downtube braze-on index 6-speed shimano 600 shifter set. I have not been able to locate a replacement. Any options? Anyone know a good place to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-10, 06:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,035
Posted By vanbiker

I don't like the ride quality of carbon, I prefer...

I don't like the ride quality of carbon, I prefer steel and ti. So I was concerned that a carbon rear triangle might reduce the liveliness of a ti frame significantly. Anyone have experience on...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-10, 08:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,035
Posted By vanbiker

Quiring ti road frames? Carbon rear triangle-good or not?

If you have any experience or knowledge of Quiring road frames, I would like to hear from you. I am looking at a used ti frame with a carbon rear triangle. I prefer full-ti frame, but it is what it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-10, 07:15 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,130,941
Posted By vanbiker

I did sell it. I really loved the bike, very...

I did sell it. I really loved the bike, very cool machine, but quite frankly, I have not liked the ride of any of the 3 touring bikes I have owned. They all seemed too rigid. I found myself...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-10, 07:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,123
Posted By vanbiker

I paid $250 for it with all original Shimano 600...

I paid $250 for it with all original Shimano 600 index. Put all of that stuff in a box, and built it up with this modern stuff from my other bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-10, 07:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,123
Posted By vanbiker

The ride is great. Like original but a little...

The ride is great. Like original but a little quicker around corners, I guess because the kysriums have less give. I've been riding it a lot, and just love it, smooth yet lively.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-10, 07:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,123
Posted By vanbiker

ride quality

It rides very smoothly, just like steel should. It is a racing geometry, but doesn't act twitchy at all. It seems to me the racing bikes of the 70's and 80's are the recreational road bikes of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-10, 09:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,123
Posted By vanbiker

That's a drainage hole I presume. Went for a...

That's a drainage hole I presume. Went for a long ride yesterday and all is well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-10, 10:05 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,924
Posted By vanbiker

'87 TREK 560EX with Dura Ace 10 speed STI

I just finished this build, using DA and ULTEGRA and KYSRIUM ELITES. Can't wait to ride, waiting for the rain to stop!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-10, 09:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,123
Posted By vanbiker

Thanks for the offer to help, but it is now...

Thanks for the offer to help, but it is now solved. You were correct, if it worked with 600 index, then it should work with STI. As I mention in the reply below, the LBS guy just zip tied around...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-10, 09:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,123
Posted By vanbiker

The b. b has not routing attachment, just...

The b. b has not routing attachment, just grooves in the bracket. The entrance is in the bottom of the chainstay, not just a hole but an elongated entrance. Problem is actually now solved. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-10, 10:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,123
Posted By vanbiker

Problem with routing STI cable through vintage chainstay

I built up my '87 TREK 560EX with dura ace STI 10 speed and kysrium elites. All works fine except shifting. The frame has internal routing through the chainstay for the rear derailleur, and I am...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-10, 10:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,153
Posted By vanbiker

Ok, so I should look for a shimano UG or HG...

Ok, so I should look for a shimano UG or HG freewheel?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-18-10, 11:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,153
Posted By vanbiker

Are freewheels for index shifters different than friction?

I have an '87 TREK 560EX, with stock Shimano 600 6-speed downtube index shifters. It had a racing freewheel, small cogs. I stuck a 12-28 Suntour freewheel on there, but noticed the one that I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-10, 11:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,877
Posted By vanbiker

Good Find, I love my Miyata 912. I was all...

Good Find, I love my Miyata 912. I was all original with shimano 600, but I switched out the stem and bars so it is very comfortable on hoods or drops now. I dont know how to post a pic, otherwise...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-09, 08:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,225
Posted By vanbiker

chain size

Thanks, that all makes perfect sense. I have a slightly used 10-speed chain sitting in the drawer, would that work on an 8-speed cassette?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-09, 01:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,225
Posted By vanbiker

good help

Thanks for the links. Sounds like I could/should pickup some newer wheels, and that way I have access to good cassette gearing options. As long as I can use my original derailleur and shifters (not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-09, 08:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,225
Posted By vanbiker

anodized

Yes, the original Matrix Titan rims are anodized, and look good other than being cracked. So I would like to find some of those Wolber GTX you mentioned, if I can find some in great condition. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-09, 06:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,225
Posted By vanbiker

wheel options...

Yes, it has a 6-speed freewheel. The one on it I picked up at a bike co-op for $3 because it was very sluggish spinning-soaked it overnight and re-lubed it and it seems ok. The original had a 21...
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