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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-22, 04:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 307
Posted By pstake

Two prong frame-pump braze on

What kind of pump end fits this braze on?
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Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-29-22, 06:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,427
Posted By pstake

Longer/lengthened cable for Son Edelux II dynamo light?

I'm a recent convert to dynamo. My setup is son hub to son light, but I would like to change the placement of the light, further forward, so I need a longer cable than I currently have. The cable...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-23-22, 07:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,310
Posted By pstake

Very kind offer. I need an overall length, from...

Very kind offer. I need an overall length, from the crown race, of about 215mm. I'm planning to run Threadless with a VO high stack stem with shims.
Forum: Framebuilders
01-21-22, 03:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,310
Posted By pstake

Thank you! I'm very new to metal work and...

Thank you! I'm very new to metal work and appreciate the detailed responses, which all make sense.

I have seen a video of the splice method with reinforcement. Sounds like that's the only safe...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-20-22, 04:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,310
Posted By pstake

Unbraze/braze fork steerer

Hello,

How realistic is it to unbraze a fork steerer from one fork crown and braze it to another? Or even to braze in a new steerer into an existing fork crown?

Is there weakening with the...
Forum: For Sale
01-02-22, 07:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 668
Posted By pstake

Road and gravel 700c bike tires

These tires have all been used in the past year but have low mileage. Tubeless tires have some sealant residue. Price includes shipping in CONUS unless indicated.

Road
Kenda Kwik Tendril 700x28...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-02-21, 06:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 888
Posted By pstake

Thank you, Doug Fattic, I will send a pm. I have...

Thank you, Doug Fattic, I will send a pm. I have also reached out to one of the instructors at the community college. He suggested I sign up for the 8 Saturdays intro class starting in January. It...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-21, 06:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 719
Posted By pstake

Thank you for the info in Follis! I'm not...

Thank you for the info in Follis! I'm not familiar with them but I agree based on photos. I believe the NDS dropout has A64 stamped. Will double check. How can I check if there is a sleeve in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-21, 08:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 719
Posted By pstake

Franco-American frame ID

Help!

In short, I'm hoping someone will recognize features of the frame. I'm 90 percent sure the fork is Schwinn. It takes a 21mm stem, but the headset is of the French bear trap variety. Maybe...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-21, 01:59 PM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,130,623
Posted By pstake

There is a serial number. I will get a picture.

There is a serial number. I will get a picture.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-21, 07:02 PM
Replies: 373
Views: 110,781
Posted By pstake

Thank you for the insights and I guess it's not a...

Thank you for the insights and I guess it's not a Gitane after all! I posted about this mystery on its own thread:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-21, 07:39 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,098,265
Posted By pstake

THanks, JJ, believe the angles are both 72. I'd...

THanks, JJ, believe the angles are both 72. I'd have to refresh my memory. The fenders are Rene Herse/Honjo. The rack and bag are custom from Tim Tas Rex, and designed to measure in order to fit and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-28-21, 07:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 364
Posted By pstake

FS or trade: 52cm Raleigh mid-80s 531

It has campy chromed dropouts, weighs right at 1,900 grams. 52x53.5

​​​​​​I Used it as a fixie with a nashbar carbon fork I can include.

Open to interesting trades or $50 + shipping...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-28-21, 06:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,581
Posted By pstake

Note the placement of the rear brake cable...

Note the placement of the rear brake cable guides. Think that was an "innovation" or an upside down top tube?

Geometry looked weird with wheels on. I measured the st and ht angles, and I was...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-28-21, 11:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 888
Posted By pstake

Framebuilders near Omaha?

Hello, I'm hoping to find a framebuilders driving distance from Omaha. I would like to hire someone to give me some pointers on brazing. Local welding classes seem to focus on welding rig, mig and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-21, 08:47 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,098,265
Posted By pstake

This is an 80s Alain Michel 700c rando frame with...

This is an 80s Alain Michel 700c rando frame with Dura Ace 7800. The rear der is Ultegra. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-21, 11:37 AM
Replies: 373
Views: 110,781
Posted By pstake

Do any Gitane experts know if this might be a...

Do any Gitane experts know if this might be a Gitane? The serial is stamped under the bottom bracket like most Gitanes I've seen. Also some numbers on the dropouts. Dropouts are forged Simplex. Frame...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-21, 07:29 PM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,130,623
Posted By pstake

Mystery French gravel conversion

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-21, 07:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,249
Posted By pstake

Mystery French gravel conversion

A recent build I did for a gravel-comfortable, around-town racer. I tried to keep it mostly French. The cassette uses the first 8 cogs from a modern 11-speed mountain bike cassette. 11 speed VO 50.4...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-16-21, 08:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,581
Posted By pstake

So I've heard. This would have been late 80s or...

So I've heard. This would have been late 80s or maybe 90s. Paint makers in the 70s had subtler taste than garish purply pink, I think. SV983 was a late tubeset not released until mid 80s, too. I...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-16-21, 07:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,581
Posted By pstake

Thanks. That was my suspicion. Here is a photo of inside. Nothing there.

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Forum: Framebuilders
10-15-21, 08:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,581
Posted By pstake

Seat stay attachment on vintage French frame

I picked up this frame recently and I plan to build it up from the parts bin for off-season riding.

The brand is Bernard Dangre, which built mostly value-oriented house-brand type bikes. You can...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-20, 06:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 771
Posted By pstake

Road bike air-travel cases

My wife and I are planning a cycling vacation and we've never flown with bikes before. We plan to bring our road bikes. Air travel and luggage handling can be stressful enough so I'm hoping to learn...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-20, 04:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,181
Posted By pstake

Here's an update on the fixie rebuild. ...

Here's an update on the fixie rebuild.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-20, 11:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,181
Posted By pstake

chainwhip I have to eat some crow. You were...

chainwhip I have to eat some crow. You were right. It's not a flat stem.

I'm going try it on the Raleigh flipped the other way.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-20, 05:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,181
Posted By pstake

Thank you! I'm leaning in this direction more and...

Thank you! I'm leaning in this direction more and more.

Hope to see photos when you're done and I'll post some of mine to this thread.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-20, 05:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,181
Posted By pstake

It clearly is. It's angled up at the same 72...

It clearly is. It's angled up at the same 72 degrees from parallel as the steer tube.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-20, 09:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,181
Posted By pstake

Its a 0 degree stem. Flipped over it looks the...

Its a 0 degree stem. Flipped over it looks the same.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-20, 08:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,181
Posted By pstake

Vintage fixie: modern or vintage cockpit?

I'm posting after not finding info or photos through multiple searches...

I'm going to be rebuilding my fixie onto a new frame after the top tube cracked on my Miyata 914 frame. It's a known...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-17-20, 05:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,705
Posted By pstake

Thanks for all the information -- related and...

Thanks for all the information -- related and unrelated. Very interesting. I feel like i just took a class! Sort of confirms my suspicion, though, that using 853 blades vs 631 is just marketing. No...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-17-20, 12:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,782
Posted By pstake

Touring fork vs. road fork geometry/design

I'm considering replacing the stock carbon fork (alu steerer) on my road bike with a steel touring fork. The geometry of my bike is pretty traditional "road" with short chainstays, and it's compact...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-15-20, 09:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,705
Posted By pstake

This is the marketing language from Bob Jackson,...

This is the marketing language from Bob Jackson, which offers 853 blades as an upgrade. I don't understand why they would be any stiffer if they are the same size and gauge as 631 or 725 blades. I'm...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-13-20, 07:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,705
Posted By pstake

First, thanks, Guy, for responding. My question...

First, thanks, Guy, for responding. My question is admittedly pedantic.

Reynolds itself used to recommend in literature that builders pair 853 frames with fork blades made of 631 or 725. I think...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-13-20, 01:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,705
Posted By pstake

Reynolds 853 fork blades

Looking for opinions about the use of 853 fork blades over less expensive 631. What is the trade off?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-14, 10:12 PM
Replies: 2,264
Views: 778,332
Posted By pstake

I have a 17" 94 or 95 Trek 750 Multitrack. Full...

I have a 17" 94 or 95 Trek 750 Multitrack. Full True Temper OX Wisconsin steel frame and fork only.

Nice, lively hybrid. This is tig welded and has 43cm chainstays, 135mm vertical dropouts and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-13, 09:45 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,280
Posted By pstake

Looks sharp to me, Kehomer. I love the color of...

Looks sharp to me, Kehomer. I love the color of the frame and the bar tape works nicely. Sounds like you overcame some obstacles with the shifters. Hope you're able to get them tuned in just right....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-13, 06:14 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,280
Posted By pstake

Here's my 1993 Jamis Dakota. 105 Flight Deck STI...

Here's my 1993 Jamis Dakota. 105 Flight Deck STI shifters. Cranks are Truvativ Rouleur GXP road cranks with the middle ring moved to the outside (42) and a 38 bolted to the middle, and nothing on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-13, 08:09 AM
Replies: 1,543
Views: 622,516
Posted By pstake

99 percent sure yours is an 84. They came with...

99 percent sure yours is an 84. They came with symmetric shifters in 1984. Also, I have a 1985 Gran Premio and its serial starts with N.

I love mine as well. Absolutely a wonderful ride. Quick and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-18-13, 12:23 PM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 835,160
Posted By pstake

Here's my first fixer. I'm liking the Capri frame...

Here's my first fixer. I'm liking the Capri frame more and more. Just stiff enough, compliant enough and cheap enough for this project. Also donning the first set of wheels I've built.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-13, 06:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,785
Posted By pstake

Thanks ... yes I wouldn't spend more than maybe...

Thanks ... yes I wouldn't spend more than maybe $75 on one in great shape that fit perfectly ... and only if you need a bike for a commuter/transportation, etc. ... it's nothing unique or special, I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-13, 04:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,785
Posted By pstake

Observations on a Raleigh Capri

When I picked up this frame, I couldn't find much information about it. Now that I've built it up and been riding it, I thought I would share my experience for any future Capri-ers.

Not sure on...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-07-12, 11:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 541
Posted By pstake

As for the fork ... I ended up getting a...

As for the fork ... I ended up getting a basically new 2011 Tora TK for the same price. It's not the greatest fork, but it will work well enough and it has the white lowers, which I think she'll...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-06-12, 11:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 541
Posted By pstake

Well, I hope you're happy with yourself. I bought...

Well, I hope you're happy with yourself. I bought a set of those wheels!

How hard is it to swap rotors over? They are regular hex rather than star hex, fortunately.

The hubs from my Kona are...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-04-12, 02:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 541
Posted By pstake

Wow. Good eye on those wheels. Maybe after...

Wow. Good eye on those wheels. Maybe after Christmas...

As for the baggy jeaned downhiller ... why would she do that when she's got a baggy-jeaned up OR downhiller!?

Thanks for the input....
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-04-12, 01:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 541
Posted By pstake

Another "Which fork" thread

My plans to build my girlfriend a quality MTB for Christmas are growing ever more expensive.

I'm down to needing a new fork. I had planned to scrape by using the MZ Comp from my Kona but of course...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-01-12, 10:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,143
Posted By pstake

That's what I needed to know. I had to pry a cap...

That's what I needed to know. I had to pry a cap off the front side and then it pulled through ... you're a gentleman, sir!

Thanks...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-01-12, 08:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,143
Posted By pstake

It's off and the spring assembly is still...

It's off and the spring assembly is still attached ... I got a set of arch rivals but the pin the gives the spring purchase, that goes through the frame next to the bosses (the three holes) — that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-01-12, 08:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,143
Posted By pstake

How do I dissasemble the spring once I get it off...

How do I dissasemble the spring once I get it off the bike?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-01-12, 08:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,143
Posted By pstake

Removing / replacing V-brake spring assembly?

Is it possible?

I don't see how to get the spring off / the assembly apart?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-12, 07:48 AM
Replies: 1,543
Views: 622,516
Posted By pstake

I have the 1985, which came with Superbe Ders and...

I have the 1985, which came with Superbe Ders and Cyclone everything else. I put a Superbe Pro rear der on it and changed the freewheel. It's just the right size for me. Very lively frame. Climbs...
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