What have you been wrenching on lately?
10-11-20, 02:41 PM
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Tried my hand at cold setting. I thought I’d set up my 87 Hardrock for my dad, but he’s a big guy so I wanted him to have a cassette hub and 9 speed index. He bought a Jamis in 87 with the same drivetrain as this Hardrock, and he bent the axle and struggled with the 6 speed index.
Brushed-up on the Sheldon method, checked the current alignment and centering with the string and some axles. It was a little bit off. The 2x4 lever required lots of patience, but I got there.
135 and pretty straight. Got these practically new wheels on an estate sale mtb. Sachs hubs on WTB (Sun) rims. Should be nice.
Brushed-up on the Sheldon method, checked the current alignment and centering with the string and some axles. It was a little bit off. The 2x4 lever required lots of patience, but I got there.
135 and pretty straight. Got these practically new wheels on an estate sale mtb. Sachs hubs on WTB (Sun) rims. Should be nice.
10-11-20, 03:01 PM
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Riv is pretty much tucked-in now. Went more all-in Dura-Ace with 7800 10spd-only cassette hubs on Velocity Aerohead rims, and 7900 10spd indexed dt shifters. Gearing is now 40/24 x 12-30t. Friction shifting over the 8spd cassette wasn't a lot of fun, so now I've got a little more range, more D-A, and less shifting frustration.
'72 Hetchins Italia got reunited with its original Campy NR 36h high-flange hubs, built with new Pacenti Brevet rims by Earle Young/WI.
And the '71 Raleigh Pro Track also got Earle wheels, with vintage Campy NR 36h high-flange hubs and new Pacenti Brevet 650b rims. The hubs were originally a qr road set, but I swapped the axles over to nutted track. Cog is spun on the freewheel threads, with a bb lockring snugged against it, so it shouldn't spin off with abandon.
The Grand Bois Cypres EL 32-584 tires are pretty close to 35mm wide on the wider Brevets, which is a lot more cush over the 700c wheels and 26mm tires from the first build. Clearance at the chainstays is liveable with the wheel all the way back in the dropouts/ends.
'72 Hetchins Italia got reunited with its original Campy NR 36h high-flange hubs, built with new Pacenti Brevet rims by Earle Young/WI.
And the '71 Raleigh Pro Track also got Earle wheels, with vintage Campy NR 36h high-flange hubs and new Pacenti Brevet 650b rims. The hubs were originally a qr road set, but I swapped the axles over to nutted track. Cog is spun on the freewheel threads, with a bb lockring snugged against it, so it shouldn't spin off with abandon.
The Grand Bois Cypres EL 32-584 tires are pretty close to 35mm wide on the wider Brevets, which is a lot more cush over the 700c wheels and 26mm tires from the first build. Clearance at the chainstays is liveable with the wheel all the way back in the dropouts/ends.
10-11-20, 04:41 PM
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Cleaned up all 4 bearings on the Shogun Prairie breaker and mounted new tires so I can do a combo of clunker/coffeeneuring challenge
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10-11-20, 05:28 PM
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Soldered two Sturmey Archer clutch springs together for an experiment in the near future.
10-11-20, 07:10 PM
#3580
WV is not flat..
Just switched this Trek over to STI's. Had it listed for sale and a buyer didn't notice it was downtubes when we met for him to take it for a ride. Instead of passing on the sale I offered to upgrade it. My, what we do to sell a bike....
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10-12-20, 02:22 PM
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10-12-20, 02:35 PM
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Other than routine maintenance ( i’ve been better about drivetrain cleanliness this season), not done much wrenching.
But here’s the next 2. Fall ‘planned ride days’ always need a worthy rain out project.
Harding - disassemble for paint touch-up, wax and rebuild with a few different bits.
Rickert - get-it-on-the-road build. “It feels so light......can it be right?”
But here’s the next 2. Fall ‘planned ride days’ always need a worthy rain out project.
Harding - disassemble for paint touch-up, wax and rebuild with a few different bits.
Rickert - get-it-on-the-road build. “It feels so light......can it be right?”
10-12-20, 02:40 PM
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Funny thing is I came to C&V when I got tired of replacing my brifters every couple years, by comparison DT shifters are bullet proof.
10-12-20, 04:55 PM
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WV is not flat..
Nice guy though so I will make sure he keeps the original parts with the bike no matter where it ends up.
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10-12-20, 08:30 PM
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Grail Bike Dilemma
I found one of my "Grail Bikes" by ranging farther afield on CL. A 1983 Trek 850, the company's first foray into the Mountain Bike market (They didn't even call it a "Mountain Bike"; it was advertised in the brochure as a "Rough Terrain Bike"), was for sale in Iowa City. That was roughly 5 hours away with the typical traffic delays. But these only come around once in a blue-and-pink polka-dot moon, so I decided to do whatever it took to go get it. Here is the photo from the ad:
All original, used but not molested, it's a time capsule back to a simpler time, when they hand-built bicycles in Waterloo, Wisconsin. So, after I verified the seller's identity (medical professor at Iowa U), I sent him the agreed-on price and prepared my vessel (2006 Nissan Quest) for the long journey ahead.
When I got there, the bike was everything I hoped it would be: 100% original, even down to the 37 year-old tires. The only thing that had been replaced were the rubber hand-grips. Here is how it looked when I unloaded it at home:
I had set it up for a short tour, and ended up doing 20 miles on the Cedar Valley Trail. It was weird getting used-to friction shifting again, but once I got the hang of it, the bike just glided down the trail. The hum from those old knobbies on pavement brought back fond memories of my MTB racing days, back in the mid-80s. But now I had to face a dilemma: I really want this bike to have a period-correct Deore XT drivetrain. I've been spoiled by indexed shifting. So that is what I will be wrenching on now. The Avocet Touring saddle is going to be replaced by a rare Cardiff Mercia, and the handlebar will be a Velo Orange Milan, with Biokork GC-1 handgrips. I have Panaracer Smoke and Dart tires on order, so I can preserve the originals in case I ever decide to sell it.
But even in its as-bought form, it is a wonderful bike to ride. Here it is on Sunday morning, outside my favorite breakfast stop:
Capitol View is one of those rare neighborhood joints that has been there for several decades - serving the same menu, with hundreds of loyal customers. I look forward to many such journeys on this bike, and of course I will keep you all posted.
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All original, used but not molested, it's a time capsule back to a simpler time, when they hand-built bicycles in Waterloo, Wisconsin. So, after I verified the seller's identity (medical professor at Iowa U), I sent him the agreed-on price and prepared my vessel (2006 Nissan Quest) for the long journey ahead.
When I got there, the bike was everything I hoped it would be: 100% original, even down to the 37 year-old tires. The only thing that had been replaced were the rubber hand-grips. Here is how it looked when I unloaded it at home:
I had set it up for a short tour, and ended up doing 20 miles on the Cedar Valley Trail. It was weird getting used-to friction shifting again, but once I got the hang of it, the bike just glided down the trail. The hum from those old knobbies on pavement brought back fond memories of my MTB racing days, back in the mid-80s. But now I had to face a dilemma: I really want this bike to have a period-correct Deore XT drivetrain. I've been spoiled by indexed shifting. So that is what I will be wrenching on now. The Avocet Touring saddle is going to be replaced by a rare Cardiff Mercia, and the handlebar will be a Velo Orange Milan, with Biokork GC-1 handgrips. I have Panaracer Smoke and Dart tires on order, so I can preserve the originals in case I ever decide to sell it.
But even in its as-bought form, it is a wonderful bike to ride. Here it is on Sunday morning, outside my favorite breakfast stop:
Capitol View is one of those rare neighborhood joints that has been there for several decades - serving the same menu, with hundreds of loyal customers. I look forward to many such journeys on this bike, and of course I will keep you all posted.
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10-13-20, 09:18 AM
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Finally Working on Repaint of 1971 Jeunet
I've waited almost two years to begin.
The base coat is an epoxy paint over rust product. Hand painting the lugs and seat stay caps according to my photos of the badly faded and rusty original. Now for the six black pinstripes. Ugh.
10-14-20, 09:09 AM
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Converted my Shimano Adamas AX aero tubeset Velo Sport bicycle to a single speed (not fixed gear) bicycle by using a bunch of parts i had kicking around here. The only Adamas component left on the bike is the brake calipers.
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10-14-20, 12:42 PM
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Stripped and cleaned yesterday, touch up paint this morning. Will sit for a few days. Then wax and rebuild. Will get new narrow Soma rando bar, black stem, Holdsworth branded crank (Holdsworth bike) new RD.
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10-15-20, 12:20 PM
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Viscount
This Viscount came into the Coop and looks all original. It doesn't have the cast aluminum fork. I can't tell what model it is. I need to start looking into this if I'm going to keep it. I see that it's a niche bike. The seat has been changed.
bike.
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10-17-20, 11:57 AM
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From the Torpado I bought yesterday, these hoods were dark brown and cracking. I put some dish detergent in a small pot with water and started heating it on the stove. Dropped in the hoods and started scrubbing with a 3m scouring pad for a few minutes. Removed them well before the water came to a boil. Added some leather conditioner after they dried. I think they're gonna work.
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10-17-20, 12:44 PM
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From the Torpado I bought yesterday, these hoods were dark brown and cracking. I put some dish detergent in a small pot with water and started heating it on the stove. Dropped in the hoods and started scrubbing with a 3m scouring pad for a few minutes. Removed them well before the water came to a boil. Added some leather conditioner after they dried. I think they're gonna work.
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10-17-20, 12:53 PM
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I'm so bad at that, Ben. But the seller still has up his craigs listing. Here's his pic:
Afterwards, the water in the pot was a pretty gross looking brown color. I thought, had I left them in longer, they might come out almost clear. lol.
Afterwards, the water in the pot was a pretty gross looking brown color. I thought, had I left them in longer, they might come out almost clear. lol.
10-17-20, 02:06 PM
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Finished this yesterday - had the spindle in backwards...
Finally, good to go...
Finally, good to go...
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10-17-20, 02:43 PM
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Wow, what a difference...perhaps there's hope for mine after all!
Thanks, Ben
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10-17-20, 02:56 PM
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Yeah, I think soaking in the really hot water was the most important bit to get 'em soft again. The outside clouded up after they dried, so they also needed some conditioner. Didn't want to use anything too oily.
Still won't be able to fold the hoods when taping the bars under them. So I might just tape over the lever clamp and then mount the levers after I finish taping. We'll see...
Still won't be able to fold the hoods when taping the bars under them. So I might just tape over the lever clamp and then mount the levers after I finish taping. We'll see...
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10-18-20, 07:29 AM
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Yeah, I think soaking in the really hot water was the most important bit to get 'em soft again. The outside clouded up after they dried, so they also needed some conditioner. Didn't want to use anything too oily.
Still won't be able to fold the hoods when taping the bars under them. So I might just tape over the lever clamp and then mount the levers after I finish taping. We'll see...
Still won't be able to fold the hoods when taping the bars under them. So I might just tape over the lever clamp and then mount the levers after I finish taping. We'll see...
10-18-20, 10:54 AM
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10-18-20, 01:37 PM
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The Rabeneick is looking great, @randyjawa.
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10-18-20, 02:02 PM
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Rode my Cramerotti rebuild for the first time yesterday. Rides perfectly, apart from the fact that I forgot to tighten the seat tilt/slide bolt and a block away the seat slid back on me... Oops. Rode home standing up and tightened everything, then tossed the multi-tool in my pocket "just in case" for the next loop around the block. IT's been at least 30 years since i've used a down-tube shifter. I don't remember my old Norco shifting this smoothly. Campagnolo makes good product. Still waiting for new matching tires for it, and would like to find a more suitable seat... This is just the stock one that came with my Cannondale Synapse. It's comfortable enough, but not right for an Italian bike.
Teaser image below. Full rebuild album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/wt4pdVy2e831yocX7
Teaser image below. Full rebuild album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/wt4pdVy2e831yocX7
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10-18-20, 02:13 PM
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