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02-19-24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,236
Posted By kunsunoke

Look for bikes with beautiful lugs (Nirvex,...

Look for bikes with beautiful lugs (Nirvex, Bocama, Cinelli, Capella, etc), made from top-end tubing sets (Columbus SL, Nivacrom, Brain, TSX; Tange #1, #2, Prestige; Vitus 981; Reynolds 531, 631,...
01-13-24, 06:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,141
Posted By kunsunoke

Full disclosure - I have a background in...

Full disclosure - I have a background in electroplating. I've run maintenance on "triple-chromium" plating lines (misnomer) used for production of Harley-Davidson motorcycle parts. This includes...
01-06-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,749
Posted By kunsunoke

How to rescue a dry leather saddle: 1)...

How to rescue a dry leather saddle:

1) Purchase Sno-Seal at the hardware store, or here. (https://www.amazon.com/Atsko-Sno-Seal-Original-Waterproofing-Protector/dp/B00O9OA01W)

2) Apply a thick...
01-05-24, 08:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 654
Posted By kunsunoke

Whatever you decide to buy, don't use a...

Whatever you decide to buy, don't use a star-fangled nut on any carbon fork with a carbon steering tube. It causes stress risers in the steering tube. You don't want those anywhere near carbon...
12-10-23, 07:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,127
Posted By kunsunoke

Yes. Mavic rims can be converted to...

Yes.

Mavic rims can be converted to tubeless operation with very few issues. And because these rims are for 36 spokes, the wheels they build into will true easily and go out of true reluctantly....
11-23-23, 06:39 AM
Replies: 22,281
Views: 4,613,072
Posted By kunsunoke

Looks like the bike version of this -...

Looks like the bike version of this - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_F-82_Twin_Mustang

There is a link between the forks. It's janky-looking, but should hold for about 5-10 miles of...
11-08-23, 07:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 379
Posted By kunsunoke

Try these. They should be readily available on...

Try these. They should be readily available on eBay. All are slant parallelogram derailleurs, and all should have excellent friction shifting quality.

SunTour V
SunTour V GT
SunTour V-Luxe...
11-03-23, 05:11 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,395
Posted By kunsunoke

53 - 54 cm, based on Centurion sizing methods. :)

53 - 54 cm, based on Centurion sizing methods. :)
10-25-23, 10:41 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,267
Posted By kunsunoke

SHIFTERS: Simplex Retrofriction; Dura-Ace...

SHIFTERS: Simplex Retrofriction; Dura-Ace SL-BS7700 bar-end (indexed)
REAR DER.: Dura-Ace 7800
FRONT DER.: Suntour Superbe Pro
BRAKE LEVERS: Shimano 600 (Tricolor) aero
BRAKE CALIPERS:...
10-24-23, 11:35 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 717
Posted By kunsunoke

What to buy will depend on what style of riding...

What to buy will depend on what style of riding you will be doing on this bike. The International is a relaxed-geometry bike that was often used on crap roads in England and France, so you might...
10-19-23, 07:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 955
Posted By kunsunoke

I can vouch for the Catalyst. It has smooth,...

I can vouch for the Catalyst. It has smooth, supple riding properties; good directional control, and it doesn't beat you to death from fifty miles in the saddle. You'll want to get a good fork and...
10-02-23, 02:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 432
Posted By kunsunoke

The other issue (which Catnap touched on) was the...

The other issue (which Catnap touched on) was the notable absence of the big dealers. There were one or two at Velofest (with small booths), but that was it. No East Coast Tandems, no upsidedown13...
10-02-23, 05:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 432
Posted By kunsunoke

Velofest used to be an awesome monster show about...

Velofest used to be an awesome monster show about six years ago. COVID19, competing shows and lack of promotion by Lehigh Preferred Cycling Center (due to insufficient cash flow) took their toll.
...
09-29-23, 06:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 626
Posted By kunsunoke

Cyclami tubes have mixed reviews on Amazon. The...

Cyclami tubes have mixed reviews on Amazon. The text descriptions offered up by the reviewers were particularly revealing.

The failure rate you describe seems typical for PRC-manufactured items....
09-29-23, 05:50 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 125
Posted By kunsunoke

Fall Velofest in Trexlertown - Sat. 09/30

Valley Preferred Cycling Center (the Velodrome) is having Velofest 2023 Fall Edition tomorrow at 9:30 EDT. I'll be going to it, since I missed the Spring fest and the Fall fest is usually the better...
09-14-23, 07:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 440
Posted By kunsunoke

Unfortunately, most modern bike shops aren't...

Unfortunately, most modern bike shops aren't equipped (or inclined) to deal with French-standard parts. They'd rather sell you a new bike. Unless you are surrounded by old-school bike shops your...
09-12-23, 07:31 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,238
Posted By kunsunoke

Most of the issues I've had with bikes came down...

Most of the issues I've had with bikes came down to me not setting them up properly, or the frames being too big for me. Sometimes the bikes had issues that were difficult to fix.

My first decent...
08-30-23, 02:55 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,620
Posted By kunsunoke

You're better off forgetting about this Trek,...

You're better off forgetting about this Trek, particularly if you have ethics. If the bike is anywhere within the Los Angeles metro area, it means the owner is going to be a pain in the neck to...
08-30-23, 05:54 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,814
Posted By kunsunoke

IRD says the Cyclone Mark 1 cogs are fully...

IRD says the Cyclone Mark 1 cogs are fully chromium plated. The quality of that chromium plating appears VERY sketchy. It's as if they thought they could just spooge trivalent chrome directly over...
08-27-23, 06:03 PM
Replies: 289
Views: 17,316
Posted By kunsunoke

The demand curve is back to normal. There's no...

The demand curve is back to normal. There's no lock-downs from Wuhan Coronavirus anymore. The hipsters that used to buy old bikes at inflated prices are either completely broke (having been cut off...
08-16-23, 06:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 644
Posted By kunsunoke

This. Probably. Velofest at Valley Preferred...

This. Probably.

Velofest at Valley Preferred Cycling Center - Trexlertown, PA - 30 September 2023 (https://thevelodrome.com/events/velofest/)

There is usually an event at the firehouse near the...
08-12-23, 05:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,051
Posted By kunsunoke

If you're going to be doing any serious...

If you're going to be doing any serious off-roading, do yourself a favor and get a Marzocchi Bomber Z3 and some 1 1/4" to 1 1/8" reducing headset cups. No, the frame geometry isn't corrected for...
08-09-23, 04:00 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 871
Posted By kunsunoke

Assuming the bike is made from gas-pipe or 4130...

Assuming the bike is made from gas-pipe or 4130 non heat treated steels, it may be possible to graft a new section into the down-tube. Your friend would need to locate someone skilled with a welder....
08-02-23, 04:50 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,102
Posted By kunsunoke

Modern art. Perhaps.

Modern art.

Perhaps.
07-25-23, 10:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,289
Posted By kunsunoke

I checked the website, and Toseek (a manufacturer...

I checked the website, and Toseek (a manufacturer of cheap carbon bike parts) doesn't appear to make chains. They may farm out the job to some industrial chain supplier in the PROC (where Toseek is...
07-21-23, 08:56 AM
07-21-23, 08:04 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,338
Posted By kunsunoke

MB-1s and MB-2s did have unicrown forks, for...

MB-1s and MB-2s did have unicrown forks, for quite a while, in fact. They started using unicrown forks in 1986, per Sheldon's catalog collection. My 1990 MB-1 had a Ritchey Logic unicrown before it...
06-20-23, 06:46 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,978
Posted By kunsunoke

Huret Duopar, Suntour "Tech" and other...

Huret Duopar, Suntour "Tech" and other three-pivot rear mech designs. (Suntour might still be with us.)

Anything ever designed by SE Racing. This includes their boat-anchor Quad Angles, their...
06-05-23, 03:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 352
Posted By kunsunoke

bump 06/05

bump 06/05
06-05-23, 03:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 549
Posted By kunsunoke

bump 06/05 Sale may have fallen through on...

bump 06/05

Sale may have fallen through on rear mech.
05-29-23, 06:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 381
Posted By kunsunoke

Miscellaneous vintage parts for sale

Miscellaneous vintage parts are miscellaneous. I'll keep listing different items here as I dig them up in the basement.

Please respond by PM (and in thread if you can) if you are interested in any...
05-29-23, 06:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 549
Posted By kunsunoke

Campagnolo Nuovo Record front and long-cage rear derailleurs

As title states. Please respond by PM and (if possible) in thread if interested. PayPal is happily accepted.

Nuovo Record front derailleur - As pictured, fairly clean for its age. Clamp diameter...
05-29-23, 06:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 249
Posted By kunsunoke

Drop handlebars for sale #2 (vintage)

Drop bar thread #2. This time the bars are vintage-types.

As usual, please respond in PMs and (if possible) in thread, if interested. PayPal is preferred for payment.

Sakae Ringyo Road...
05-29-23, 05:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 352
Posted By kunsunoke

Drop handlebars for sale - #1

Bars are gently-used, from my own projects. All are 44cm width and all are for 31.7mm clamps. I don't need them anymore, as they've been replaced by carbon (blasphemy, I know).
As usual, if...
05-29-23, 03:32 AM
05-26-23, 03:43 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 944
Posted By kunsunoke

From a wheel-builder's perspective, it's pretty...

From a wheel-builder's perspective, it's pretty easy to tell the difference. Straight-gauge spokes tend to be spongy, and they also tend to build tension up slowly and somewhat unpredictably. This...
05-24-23, 05:18 AM
05-22-23, 03:56 AM
05-20-23, 06:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 527
Posted By kunsunoke

San Marco, Cinelli saddles; Mafac Racer brakes, Cinelli stem

Sale items are used condition and are as pictured and described. If interested, please send me a PM - and respond in thread if you can. Paypal is preferred method for payment & should avoid any...
04-24-23, 05:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,484
Posted By kunsunoke

Brooks saddles, Suntour / Sakae / Dia Compe group, Deore LX 9-spd shifters, etc

These items have been building up for a while, and could use good homes. If you're interested, please respond in PMs. Payment is easiest by PayPal.

1) Brooks B-17S, (SOLD)

2) Vintage Brooks...
04-21-23, 04:45 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,335
Posted By kunsunoke

Assuming you decide to tear down and rebuild, you...

Assuming you decide to tear down and rebuild, you may need to pick up some special tools and some consumables.

If the crankset is a cottered-type, you'll need a cotter press to avoid damage to...
04-21-23, 03:49 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,209
Posted By kunsunoke

If this was my bike frame, I'd probably save my...

If this was my bike frame, I'd probably save my coin for a while, make an appointment, then take the bike to Red Rose Imports in Lancaster or Bilenky in N. Philly to have the downtube replaced.
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