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Forum: Mountain Biking
05-02-09, 02:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 320
Posted By MarkusNomadus

Brake lever compatability

Howdy,
I have xt shifters and just purchased formula oro k24 disc set up.

The brake levers don't match up well with xt shifters andy suggestions about other levers that might work better, or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-09, 06:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 531
Posted By MarkusNomadus

cantis

I probably didn't make myself clear, sorry.

It's not the brake levers i'm talking about. I'm just trying to attach the cantis to the frame, inserting the spring end into one of the 3 receiving...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-09, 11:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 531
Posted By MarkusNomadus

Canitlever brakes

I have an '84 Univega Alpino uno Mt. bike. It has the stock diacompe brakes they are OK but would like to upgrade.

I have tried putting on Tektro Oryx, and Shimano 737's but I can't seem to get...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-20-09, 09:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 806
Posted By MarkusNomadus

The 700 wheels/tires fit fine in my forks/frame. ...

The 700 wheels/tires fit fine in my forks/frame. I actually need long reach brakes (around 57 mm) because my forks were originally canti (which won't work with different wheel size). V brakes have...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-18-09, 10:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 806
Posted By MarkusNomadus

Front brake for fixed gear

Hi,

Like many I want to take make my fixed gear with 700 wheels.

I have a nice chrome Univega Mt. Bike. I am keeping all of the quality components in case I or some one else wants to put them...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-09, 01:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,440
Posted By MarkusNomadus

Components

My alpino uno is a 15 spd and probably about 1984 vintage. Frame is all chrome, solid forks with neat double crown. Dia compe cantilevers, moose type stem w/ riser bars. Sorry can't get a picture...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-09, 09:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,440
Posted By MarkusNomadus

Preserving chrome

Greetings from a newbie,

I've got a neat old Univega Alpina Uno, in excellent condition. The whole frame is chromed. There is a little rust in a few places, such as seat post triangle union and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-27-09, 01:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,352
Posted By MarkusNomadus

Are eccentric hubs a reasonable chain adjustment...

Are eccentric hubs a reasonable chain adjustment option in terms of expense, availability, chain alignment, function etc. ?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-27-09, 01:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,352
Posted By MarkusNomadus

What is a sliding dropout??

What is a sliding dropout??
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-27-09, 01:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,352
Posted By MarkusNomadus

Thanks for all the flood of great ideas. Re:...

Thanks for all the flood of great ideas.

Re: Mt. bike brakes with 700 mm wheels. Rear wheel won't be an issue as I won't have one. Can front cantilevers be adjusted modified to work with 700...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-26-09, 11:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,352
Posted By MarkusNomadus

Fixed gear with Mt Bike frame

Howdy,

I understand that it is hard to find a mountain bike w/ horizontal drop out and the earlier 80's vintages may have this drop out.

It also sounds like it is expensive to get the adapter...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-09, 10:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 516
Posted By MarkusNomadus

Very helpful, Many thanks

Very helpful,
Many thanks
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-09, 07:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 865
Posted By MarkusNomadus

You guys are a big help, I'll put your advice in...

You guys are a big help, I'll put your advice in the bag.

Cheers,
Mark
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-09, 07:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 839
Posted By MarkusNomadus

Yes, the oingo is what I rode. I think it...

Yes, the oingo is what I rode. I think it probably had 20 inch wheels, but not sure if the rear was bigger then the front.

Anyway it is a design concept I want to keep in mind.

How about swing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-09, 12:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 839
Posted By MarkusNomadus

Unique bike

One of the most unique bikes i've ridden was called a Boingo bike. No pedals, rear axle mounted eccentric and vertical movement provides forward motion. Novel

I've done a few web searches, with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-09, 12:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 865
Posted By MarkusNomadus

Replacing frozen chain ring bolts

Saludos,

I am restoring a '82 Bridgestone Antares touring bike and need a little advice.

A few of the chain ring nuts and bolts are rusted/frozen. I have tried Liquid wrench and I will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-09, 12:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 516
Posted By MarkusNomadus

Advice for upgrading brakes

Howdy,

I have an '82 Miyata 310 which is nearly stock, in very good condition, which I purchased new. The only change I've made are aero 105 brake levers and 6 cog freewheel.

My daughter (21)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-09, 06:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,207
Posted By MarkusNomadus

Bridgestone cantilever brakes

Hi I'm a newbie looking to not reinvent the wheel and would appreciate your input.

I'm cleaning up/upgrading a 1983 Bridgestone Antares LDT touring bike which has 27 in wheels. Decent...
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