Full blown restoration
03-21-13, 02:16 PM
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I know its not worth it financially, and really if it never gets completed I'm ok with it, it gives me something to piddle with in my free time. I have a Fuji roubiaix 3.0. got it last year and have put about 1800 on it so far. this was just something to mess around with. Thanks for the help I really appreciate it. but I'm not giving up! haha
03-25-13, 11:10 AM
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To each their own. It's got nothing wrong with it except for the cotter pin. All the gears work, brakes work, shifts fine. Good frame, I want to do it because it was my father's and it had significance to me. I know its not a fancy bike but it's a bike, and II'll ride it many more times. Also, my friend and I got the crank out with a better drill than I had. Just need to repaint and get all rust off components, new cables and bar tape and it'll be brand new again
03-25-13, 01:51 PM
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Yes, to each his own - I already acknowledged earlier that "sentiment is not measurable" and advised you further as to how to get the crank off. So you have every right to do what you want. But please be real - it will never be brand new again, as pitted chrome does not get restored, worn chains and freewheels do not turn back to new, and if you do anything but a professional powder coat or similar paint job it will not look as good and will chip and wear.
03-26-13, 11:31 AM
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ok...well no, it will not look brand new, fresh out of factory...but I don't care. I think you are focusing on very moot points in my comments. Pointing out that it won't be perfect paint, or new chrome. Not a concern with me. I'm a "glass is half full" kinda guy and I get that you are not, so please, just let me have this. Thanks for the help I really do appreciate it and don't mean to come off rude, but I'm focusing on the positive instead of the negative.
03-26-13, 12:10 PM
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No problem - enjoy.
03-26-13, 01:33 PM
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Hi,
Judging by appearances somebody has used a hammer on
that cotter pin after presumably losing the retaining nut.
G -clamp ? Put a socket or some form of spacer over the
part of the pin that sticks out. A ball bearing that locks
into the typical centre detent could be best for the
other end. No detent ? Chop a bolt into a short stub.
Apply some penetrating oil (wd40 at a pinch), (whilst you
at it WD40 the G-clamp), put together and crank the clamp.
rgds, sreten.
Judging by appearances somebody has used a hammer on
that cotter pin after presumably losing the retaining nut.
G -clamp ? Put a socket or some form of spacer over the
part of the pin that sticks out. A ball bearing that locks
into the typical centre detent could be best for the
other end. No detent ? Chop a bolt into a short stub.
Apply some penetrating oil (wd40 at a pinch), (whilst you
at it WD40 the G-clamp), put together and crank the clamp.
rgds, sreten.
