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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-20, 10:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 921
Posted By rfj

Thanks for the good info, guys. Looks like the...

Thanks for the good info, guys. Looks like the bolt length has to be just about exact for that setup?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-20, 09:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 921
Posted By rfj

Centurion Turbo build

Hey all, doing a build of this frameset I picked up from a fellow forum member.
I've got most of the parts on hand with the exception of a seatpost and accompanying binder bolt.
From doing a bit of...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-12-17, 09:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,046
Posted By rfj

I have a beat up 52 cm Raleigh Pursuit you can...

I have a beat up 52 cm Raleigh Pursuit you can have. Was in a crash so the rear end got tweaked and dropouts are pretty bent.I think it can be saved, though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-17, 11:35 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,769
Posted By rfj

I see 20.5"

I see 20.5"
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-17, 01:15 AM
Replies: 2,264
Views: 777,448
Posted By rfj

Thanks for the heads up, guys. Yes Linq I still...

Thanks for the heads up, guys.
Yes Linq I still have it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-17, 06:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 14,985
Posted By rfj

The headset I ordered arrived sooner than I...

The headset I ordered arrived sooner than I expected.

http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a572/lunchpale12/1985%20Fuji%20BLVD%20XC/DSC01423_zpsebq6ispy.jpg

So I just went ahead and installed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-17, 09:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 14,985
Posted By rfj

Did a few more things on Sunday. Mainly just...

Did a few more things on Sunday. Mainly just cables and housing.

http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a572/lunchpale12/1985%20Fuji%20BLVD%20XC/DSC01406_zpsyhnyfkwi.jpg

Not sure how shift housing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-17, 10:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 14,985
Posted By rfj

Thanks! I'm not sure at the moment. I definitely...

Thanks! I'm not sure at the moment. I definitely want to ride it some but I feel that this bike can be quite useful and should be ridden. If selling means that it'll get used then so be it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-17, 10:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 14,985
Posted By rfj

Then I got to reinstalling all the other bits. ...

Then I got to reinstalling all the other bits.

http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a572/lunchpale12/1985%20Fuji%20BLVD%20XC/DSC01388_zpsddktf6bb.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-17, 10:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 14,985
Posted By rfj

Started off today by soaking the parts in diluted...

Started off today by soaking the parts in diluted citrus degreaser.

http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a572/lunchpale12/1985%20Fuji%20BLVD%20XC/DSC01370_zpsbxnpyyfv.jpg

Meanwhile, I installed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-17, 11:24 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 14,985
Posted By rfj

Maybe they thought the "XC" absolves them of...

Maybe they thought the "XC" absolves them of wrongdoing :lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-17, 11:22 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 14,985
Posted By rfj

The only purpose in their current state is to...

The only purpose in their current state is to take up space. There's a stop on the bars so it isn't just flopping up and down; I'll post a pic later.
My guess is that they were used to function...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-17, 08:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 14,985
Posted By rfj

Thanks! I appreciate the kinds words. I'd been...

Thanks! I appreciate the kinds words. I'd been looking for an earlyish mountain bike and snagged it when it popped up. It is a modest bike but it has some nice details that give it some character. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-17, 06:56 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 14,985
Posted By rfj

Most of the overspray came off with a little bit...

Most of the overspray came off with a little bit of wire brush action but I think I'm going to remove the chainrings to get them totally cleaned.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-17, 06:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 14,985
Posted By rfj

Once the frame and fork were completely stripped,...

Once the frame and fork were completely stripped, I gave them a quick wash with soapy water.

http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a572/lunchpale12/1985%20Fuji%20BLVD%20XC/DSC01347_zpsgkxxz5hb.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-17, 06:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 14,985
Posted By rfj

Now for the indexed steering headset ...

Now for the indexed steering headset

http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a572/lunchpale12/1985%20Fuji%20BLVD%20XC/DSC01327_zpsmlxowzk2.jpg

I was kinda hoping the bearings were caged so I could...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-17, 06:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 14,985
Posted By rfj

Did a little bit more work today. The pedals came...

Did a little bit more work today. The pedals came off easily and went straight to the bin. I'm thinking of some plastic bmx pedals as replacements for the meantime.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-17, 07:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 14,985
Posted By rfj

Removing the top piece of the thumb shifters...

Removing the top piece of the thumb shifters reveals the bolt used to tighten the clamp.

http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a572/lunchpale12/1985%20Fuji%20BLVD%20XC/DSC01301_zps9svtwhxr.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-17, 07:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 14,985
Posted By rfj

Once I removed the "quick release" seatpost...

Once I removed the "quick release" seatpost binder with a chewed up nut the seatpost came out quite easily. 25.4 so it's probably the wrong one. I'll use some calipers to double check.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-17, 07:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 14,985
Posted By rfj

Nope. Just an old dried bellow.

Nope. Just an old dried bellow.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-17, 07:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 14,985
Posted By rfj

This thing is pretty beat... ...

This thing is pretty beat...

http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a572/lunchpale12/1985%20Fuji%20BLVD%20XC/DSC01281_zps4zpg24dg.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-17, 07:15 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 14,985
Posted By rfj

1985 Fuji BLVD XC refresh

Hey all, I picked up this Fuji the other day and decided to share pics of the process.

http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a572/lunchpale12/1985%20Fuji%20BLVD%20XC/DSC01263_zps0imlg92g.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-17, 09:27 PM
Replies: 2,264
Views: 777,448
Posted By rfj

I have this 68 cm frameset and would like to...

I have this 68 cm frameset and would like to trade it for something in the 54-56 cm range.
1986 Schwinn World Sport
4130 main tubes
68 cm seat tube ctc
62 cm top tube

No longer available....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-16, 12:15 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,723
Posted By rfj

Regal in brown.

Regal in brown.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-16, 07:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,303
Posted By rfj

show me your premis

show me your premis
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-16, 07:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,460
Posted By rfj

I would remove the residue and ride it as is. ...

I would remove the residue and ride it as is.

http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo205/xRyan/20161203_172552_zpsmrgkorpy.jpg?594
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-16, 04:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,056
Posted By rfj

Yes, it says so in the description.

Yes, it says so in the description.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-16, 04:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,053
Posted By rfj

http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a572/lunchpale...

http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a572/lunchpale12/1986%20Nishiki%20Prestige/DSC00404_zpsag1r1zwd.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-16, 09:35 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,807
Posted By rfj

http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a572/lunchpale...

http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a572/lunchpale12/1986%20Nishiki%20Prestige/DSC00397_zpsqbeuvhl0.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-16, 02:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,171
Posted By rfj

I'm thinking of purging nearly all of my parts. I...

I'm thinking of purging nearly all of my parts. I have a few frames that need to be built but after that I think I'll just keep one, maybe two, complete C&V bikes. These parts accrue over time and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-16, 07:13 PM
Replies: 259
Views: 58,245
Posted By rfj

If only it wasn't 14 cm too tall for me :/ 1986...

If only it wasn't 14 cm too tall for me :/
1986 Schwinn World Sport - 68 cm

http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a572/lunchpale12/1986%20Schwinn%20World%20Sport/IMG_1258_zpsxakohl00.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-16, 04:18 PM
Replies: 2,674
Views: 1,133,198
Posted By rfj

Here's one for the database T-Mar. ...

Here's one for the database T-Mar.

http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a572/lunchpale12/1986%20Nishiki%20Prestige/IMG_1221_zpsw431tyn5.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-14, 10:43 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,634
Posted By rfj

I discovered that some dia compe aero levers use...

I discovered that some dia compe aero levers use a threaded ferrule within the lever body when my brake housing w/ ferrule would slip right through the body.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-14, 02:29 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,634
Posted By rfj

Definitely more to come. I had a Tange 2 bike...

Definitely more to come. I had a Tange 2 bike previously and I enjoyed the short ride I had on it. Sold it though since it was a tad large for me.

The area I ride is mostly flat so the low gears...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-14, 12:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,634
Posted By rfj

Mounted the levers to a Cinelli bar. ...

Mounted the levers to a Cinelli bar.

http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a572/lunchpale12/1986%20Nishiki%20Prestige/IMG_0911_zps49145bc3.jpg

Cinelli bar and stem.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-14, 12:15 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,634
Posted By rfj

Next up was mounting the cranks to a sealed...

Next up was mounting the cranks to a sealed Shimano bottom bracket.

http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a572/lunchpale12/1986%20Nishiki%20Prestige/IMG_0899_zps186ac3c1.jpg

Then the brake...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-14, 12:27 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,634
Posted By rfj

Cleaned the cranks with citrus degreaser. ...

Cleaned the cranks with citrus degreaser.


http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a572/lunchpale12/1986%20Nishiki%20Prestige/IMG_0893_zps1c14604e.jpg

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-14, 12:26 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,634
Posted By rfj

I planned on using the original Sugino VP cranks...

I planned on using the original Sugino VP cranks but the threads on left crank arm stripped when I was removing the pedal.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-14, 03:41 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,634
Posted By rfj

No, I haven't. It would be fun but it would...

No, I haven't. It would be fun but it would probably lead to a numbers obsession that I don't want right now. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-14, 12:55 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,634
Posted By rfj

Hmmm, gonna need some spacers. ...

Hmmm, gonna need some spacers.

http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a572/lunchpale12/1986%20Nishiki%20Prestige/IMG_0882_zpsc157a667.jpg

Some rummaging and found some. Woo!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-14, 12:52 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,634
Posted By rfj

The headset ended up arriving today so I got...

The headset ended up arriving today so I got around to installing it.

http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a572/lunchpale12/1986%20Nishiki%20Prestige/IMG_0873_zps115ff022.jpg

The crown race was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-14, 08:09 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,634
Posted By rfj

Quick update: I replaced the tube on the front...

Quick update:
I replaced the tube on the front wheel (holding air now :thumb:) and ordered a Tange Levin headset which should be here by Thursday.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-14, 08:44 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,634
Posted By rfj

I measured the old headset and it ended up being...

I measured the old headset and it ended up being a full JIS headset. 27.0 Crown race and 30.0 cups.
The headset I wanted to use was ISO (26.8 crown race/ 30.2 cups). Oops. :innocent:
The old...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-14, 09:28 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,634
Posted By rfj

Thanks for the feedback, everyone. To err on...

Thanks for the feedback, everyone.
To err on the side of caution, I'm thinking about removing the headset cups and checking the head tube size, too.
I've found out that there was a bit of a mix and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-14, 11:33 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,634
Posted By rfj

Now for the shiny new VO Grand Cru sealed...

Now for the shiny new VO Grand Cru sealed headset.
Oooo, shiny.

http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a572/lunchpale12/1986%20Nishiki%20Prestige/IMG_0869_zpsc7aced83.jpg

Threaded rod, washers,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-14, 11:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,634
Posted By rfj

Good thing there's another side. :D ...

Good thing there's another side. :D

http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a572/lunchpale12/1986%20Nishiki%20Prestige/IMG_0857_zpsee05802c.jpg

New 26.8 promax seatpost.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-14, 11:18 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,634
Posted By rfj

Did a quick test fit with tire clearance. Looks...

Did a quick test fit with tire clearance. Looks good. :thumb:


http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a572/lunchpale12/1986%20Nishiki%20Prestige/IMG_0850_zps5aef4095.jpg

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-14, 11:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,634
Posted By rfj

I should have picked some up while I was at the...

I should have picked some up while I was at the co-op but it didn't even cross my mind. I just wanted the old freewheel off. :rolleyes:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-14, 10:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,634
Posted By rfj

For the freewheel, I went with a 7-speed 13-25...

For the freewheel, I went with a 7-speed 13-25 SunRace freewheel.
Next to the 6-speed 600 freewheel it's replacing.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-14, 10:47 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,634
Posted By rfj

Now the front wheel. ...

Now the front wheel.

http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a572/lunchpale12/1986%20Nishiki%20Prestige/IMG_0829_zps15b2d85d.jpg

Some pitting/corrosion but the actual race is in good condition.
...
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