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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-18, 05:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,073
Posted By coelacanthing

thanks all. yea. univega was my gut instinct but...

thanks all. yea. univega was my gut instinct but maybe there was something i didn't know about the murray. i need a front wheel for the univega and a LBS proprietor said he had a matching wheel to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-18, 02:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,073
Posted By coelacanthing

Unfortunately my cycling enthusiasm had to be...

Unfortunately my cycling enthusiasm had to be downplayed by a work accident but i am pedaling again! yea, i felt the murray was lower grade than a schwinn varsity of the period. univega is the keeper...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-18, 01:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,073
Posted By coelacanthing

Which Bike Should I Keep?

So I have too many bikes and need to move. I have two bikes which need work and I wanna keep one of them...could an expert help me decide. One is a Univega Gran Turismo 15 speed which needs a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-13-14, 01:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 23,742
Posted By coelacanthing

Spoke replacement does seem inevitable; that will...

Spoke replacement does seem inevitable; that will be another project. But in the mean time will the original spokes be somewhat safe to commute on? They don't have to look nice at this point I am...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-14, 04:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 23,742
Posted By coelacanthing

thanks, good to know i don't need to worry about...

thanks, good to know i don't need to worry about that. any tips regarding bringing back some resemblance of silver to them?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-14, 01:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 23,742
Posted By coelacanthing

removing rust from spokes without damaging anything?

I am attempting to clean up a Univega Gran Turismo's aluminum Araya wheel set. The rims are fine but the spokes are all rusted up. What would be the best method of removing the rust without...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-14, 09:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 681
Posted By coelacanthing

help with front derailleur

I've got a 15 speed bike in need of a new front derailleur. My question is can a 10 speed derailleur work on a 15 speed bike? Thanks for the help.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-14, 01:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 918
Posted By coelacanthing

caliper brake with quick release help?

Can anyone recommend a good set of older (I'm thinking 80s to 90s) calipers brakes with a quick release? I'm looking for something good (and safer) in it's time I can get on the cheaper side today. ...
Forum: Introductions
05-14-14, 07:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 854
Posted By coelacanthing

You guys are definitely making me change my mind...

You guys are definitely making me change my mind on ditching the Dia Compe brakes. The cable wheels would probably be a good investment for me and also look very sharp. I will consult Sheldon Brown's...
Forum: Introductions
05-14-14, 07:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 854
Posted By coelacanthing

Thanks for the info. Would something like 70s...

Thanks for the info. Would something like 70s Schwinn factory stock side-pulls found on a Varsity be considered cheap or inferior to the Dia-Comme center-pulls?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-14-14, 07:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,039
Posted By coelacanthing

Thanks! My main concern was the brake levers not...

Thanks! My main concern was the brake levers not working up to snuff upon switching out...good to know for future reference.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-14-14, 07:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,039
Posted By coelacanthing

Center pull brakes vs side pull

Hello to all knowledgeable vintage cycling enthusiasts!

I recently purchased a Univega Gran Tourismo which is outfitted with these Dia-Compe center pull brakes which is a style of brake I am...
Forum: Introductions
05-14-14, 06:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 854
Posted By coelacanthing

Hello to all knowledgeable cycling enthusiasts I have a question!

I have perused bikeforums over the years for answers to inquiries I have had in the past and have usually come out with a solution thanks to all the knowledgeable people on here, I thank you all for...
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