Pay it forward...
01-30-23 | 03:42 PM
#1652
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From: SW Florida, USA
Bikes: Yes
OK, got a small item to contribute.
Recently I got an axle set (axle/cones/spacers/washer/locknuts) for a Shimano HB-M475 hub.
I don’t own the hub, and probably never will. But getting the locknuts separately – which are thin 10mm x 1mm locknuts that are only 3mm thick – would actually have been more expensive than ordering the axle set. I wanted the locknuts.
I’m keeping the locknuts and spacer washers. The cones and axle are up for grabs. Shimano EV for the hub can be found at
https://si.shimano.com/en/manual/sea..._model=HB-M475
This is one of Shimano’s 10mm QR front axles for 100mm OLD hubs; I’m pretty sure it fits standard front dropouts. I think – but I am not positive – that the axle will fit other similar Shimano front hubs of that era that use such an axle. However, based on perusing Shimano EVs, I think that the cones are probably unique to the HB-M475 (though they might be usable in a pinch with other front hubs using a 10mm axle when using suitable spacers and/or alternate seals).
PM me if you want the axle and cones. First come, first serve.
Recently I got an axle set (axle/cones/spacers/washer/locknuts) for a Shimano HB-M475 hub.
I don’t own the hub, and probably never will. But getting the locknuts separately – which are thin 10mm x 1mm locknuts that are only 3mm thick – would actually have been more expensive than ordering the axle set. I wanted the locknuts.
I’m keeping the locknuts and spacer washers. The cones and axle are up for grabs. Shimano EV for the hub can be found at
https://si.shimano.com/en/manual/sea..._model=HB-M475
This is one of Shimano’s 10mm QR front axles for 100mm OLD hubs; I’m pretty sure it fits standard front dropouts. I think – but I am not positive – that the axle will fit other similar Shimano front hubs of that era that use such an axle. However, based on perusing Shimano EVs, I think that the cones are probably unique to the HB-M475 (though they might be usable in a pinch with other front hubs using a 10mm axle when using suitable spacers and/or alternate seals).
PM me if you want the axle and cones. First come, first serve.
01-30-23 | 03:53 PM
#1653
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Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 16,082
Likes: 9,441
From: PDX
Bikes: Merz x 5 + Specialized Merz Allez x 2, Strawberry/Newlands/DiNucci/Ti x3, Gordon, Fuso/Moulton x2, Bornstein, Paisley,1958-74 Paramounts x3, 3rensho, 74 Moto TC, 73-78 Raleigh Pro's x5, Marinoni x2, 1960 Cinelli SC, 1980 Bianchi SC, PX-10 X 2
01-31-23 | 06:48 PM
#1654
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Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 1,232
Likes: 903
From: New Zealand
Bikes: 1963? Anquetil , 1973 PX10,1979 PX10,1984 PX10, VITUS 979 PX10DU,1970S ALAN,1985 PSV10,1980s PY10FC,1978 bERTIN,ALAN carbon
01-31-23 | 09:34 PM
#1655
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Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 16,082
Likes: 9,441
From: PDX
Bikes: Merz x 5 + Specialized Merz Allez x 2, Strawberry/Newlands/DiNucci/Ti x3, Gordon, Fuso/Moulton x2, Bornstein, Paisley,1958-74 Paramounts x3, 3rensho, 74 Moto TC, 73-78 Raleigh Pro's x5, Marinoni x2, 1960 Cinelli SC, 1980 Bianchi SC, PX-10 X 2
02-01-23 | 03:37 AM
#1656
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Posts: 5,959
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From: Evanston, IL
Bikes: many
More likely a desire to accurately restore these bikes. Some Cateye reflectors sell for more than you'd think they should be worth as well. I suspect that's a BMX restoration thing.
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02-01-23 | 04:44 AM
#1657
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Posts: 16,082
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From: PDX
Bikes: Merz x 5 + Specialized Merz Allez x 2, Strawberry/Newlands/DiNucci/Ti x3, Gordon, Fuso/Moulton x2, Bornstein, Paisley,1958-74 Paramounts x3, 3rensho, 74 Moto TC, 73-78 Raleigh Pro's x5, Marinoni x2, 1960 Cinelli SC, 1980 Bianchi SC, PX-10 X 2
Most of their stuff was ground up and spit out long ago from attrition, bad luck and less than robust enough quality, design and materials, our "rare" parts are plentiful and cheap by comparison.
Most of us have parts older than BMX and MTB's that are still going strong, many of us have complete bikes that are fine by comparison but if they used swaged cranks, that may explain some of the shortcomings.
I have a long time friend, expert painter, fab guy and resto guru that is working over a VW Thing right now, about half done and already sold, go look up what those turds are going for regardless of condition.
Another prime example of a very poorly made "thing" that's gone stupid beyond any stretch of the imagination or common sense.
02-27-23 | 07:57 AM
#1658
Newbie
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 74
Likes: 46
From: Northern Illinois
Bikes: 1995 GT Tequesta, 20?? Miele Toscana 300 turned graveleur
Too small for me... anybody want? Size shows "M" but clearly not a standard American size "M", quite a bit smaller.
- New and unused
- Mailed free to USA address, just say where ;^)
Last edited by janthenat; 04-20-23 at 11:15 PM.
02-27-23 | 08:15 AM
#1659
I don't know.
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 2,370
Likes: 1,233
From: South Meriden, CT
Bikes: '90 B'stone RB-1, '92 B'stone RB-2, '89 SuperGo Access Comp, '03 Access 69er, '23 Trek 520, '14 Ritchey Road Logic, '09 Kestrel Evoke, '08 Windsor Tourist, '17 Surly Wednesday, '89 Centurion Accordo, '15 CruX, '17 Ridley X-Night, '89 Marinoni
ON ITS WAY TO A NEW READER. enjoy.
tried unsuccessfully to give this away in the "what interesting bicycle book are you reading" (or something like that). If you want it, I'll gladly mail it to you free of charge. I'll pay for mailing.
tried unsuccessfully to give this away in the "what interesting bicycle book are you reading" (or something like that). If you want it, I'll gladly mail it to you free of charge. I'll pay for mailing.
Last edited by RB1-luvr; 02-27-23 at 09:58 AM. Reason: sold
02-27-23 | 08:43 AM
#1660
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Joined: May 2016
Posts: 9,144
Likes: 2,967
From: Yucatán. México
Bikes: 2022 Gt Amalanche Comp, 1989 Centurion Ironman frankenbike, 1987 Schwann Prelude town bike.
02-27-23 | 09:42 AM
#1661
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From: Beaverton, OR
Bikes: You had me at rusty and Italian!!
I’m in the middle of reading it and I’m a David Byrne fan so it’s been an enjoyable read. There are many interesting observations and points of view. Also, the idea that a fairly well-known musician spends time riding around on an old folding bike gives me more appreciation for him.
02-27-23 | 09:57 AM
#1662
I don't know.
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 2,370
Likes: 1,233
From: South Meriden, CT
Bikes: '90 B'stone RB-1, '92 B'stone RB-2, '89 SuperGo Access Comp, '03 Access 69er, '23 Trek 520, '14 Ritchey Road Logic, '09 Kestrel Evoke, '08 Windsor Tourist, '17 Surly Wednesday, '89 Centurion Accordo, '15 CruX, '17 Ridley X-Night, '89 Marinoni
PMs answered on David Byrne book.
04-03-23 | 08:09 PM
#1664
Newbie
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 74
Likes: 46
From: Northern Illinois
Bikes: 1995 GT Tequesta, 20?? Miele Toscana 300 turned graveleur
Too small for me... anybody want? Size shows "M" but clearly not a standard American size "M", quite a bit smaller.
- New and unused
- I'll mail it for free in USA, just tell me where ;^)
Last edited by janthenat; 04-20-23 at 11:13 PM.
04-29-23 | 08:38 AM
#1665
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I'll take the Jersey. Hit me up on my email. rickdean94@gmail.com.
05-01-23 | 06:53 AM
#1666
Newbie
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 74
Likes: 46
From: Northern Illinois
Bikes: 1995 GT Tequesta, 20?? Miele Toscana 300 turned graveleur
I'll take the Jersey. Hit me up on my email. rickdean94@gmail.com.
07-10-23 | 05:27 PM
#1667
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Found these today while looking for something else. I THINK, but make no promises, that these are Campy toe clip bolts( 8mm head, thread into the twisted hunk of metal that was once a Campy pedal)
They are of no use to me. Even if I had a pair of functional Campy pedals, they are too short for me. I have to space the clips out a bit because of a long ago foot injury.
They are yours for postage.
They are of no use to me. Even if I had a pair of functional Campy pedals, they are too short for me. I have to space the clips out a bit because of a long ago foot injury.
They are yours for postage.
07-10-23 | 07:37 PM
#1668
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Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 16,082
Likes: 9,441
From: PDX
Bikes: Merz x 5 + Specialized Merz Allez x 2, Strawberry/Newlands/DiNucci/Ti x3, Gordon, Fuso/Moulton x2, Bornstein, Paisley,1958-74 Paramounts x3, 3rensho, 74 Moto TC, 73-78 Raleigh Pro's x5, Marinoni x2, 1960 Cinelli SC, 1980 Bianchi SC, PX-10 X 2
Found these today while looking for something else. I THINK, but make no promises, that these are Campy toe clip bolts( 8mm head, thread into the twisted hunk of metal that was once a Campy pedal)
They are of no use to me. Even if I had a pair of functional Campy pedals, they are too short for me. I have to space the clips out a bit because of a long ago foot injury.
They are yours for postage.
They are of no use to me. Even if I had a pair of functional Campy pedals, they are too short for me. I have to space the clips out a bit because of a long ago foot injury.
They are yours for postage.
07-11-23 | 01:33 PM
#1670
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Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 3,830
Likes: 365
From: Maryland
Bikes: Lots of English 3-speeds, a couple of old road bikes, 3 mountain bikes, 1 hybrid, and a couple of mash-ups
Is it possible to post a "curb alert" in this space? I need to rid the garage of a few 3-speeds and projects. Asking the moderator.
07-11-23 | 05:24 PM
#1671
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Posts: 9,168
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From: SF Bay Area, East bay
Bikes: Miyata 618 GT, Marinoni, Kestral 200, Soma double cross 2002 Trek 5200, KHS Flite, Koga Miyata, Schwinn Spitfire 5, Mondia Special, Univega Alpina, Miyata team Ti, Santa Cruz Highball, Waterford rs11
07-12-23 | 12:29 PM
#1672
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Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 3,830
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From: Maryland
Bikes: Lots of English 3-speeds, a couple of old road bikes, 3 mountain bikes, 1 hybrid, and a couple of mash-ups
Curb Alert: Raleigh Bikes
I have a Raleigh at the virtual curb in Salisbury, MD. They will remain on the virtual curb for 10 days and then they will move to the actual curb for the scrappers. It is a 5-speed IGH Sprite, a Sports Camelback (has fenders and chainguard not shown), and a 23" Sports (saddle not included).
The 23" Sports is not for sale any longer - sellers remorse.
The 23" Sports is not for sale any longer - sellers remorse.
Last edited by dweenk; 07-23-23 at 12:18 PM. Reason: two bikes gone
07-12-23 | 01:08 PM
#1673
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From: Evanston, IL
Bikes: many
07-13-23 | 10:16 AM
#1674
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Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 3,830
Likes: 365
From: Maryland
Bikes: Lots of English 3-speeds, a couple of old road bikes, 3 mountain bikes, 1 hybrid, and a couple of mash-ups
dweenk If the Sprite doesn't get any takers, I would be happy to take the wheels, shifter and rear rack off your hands. I have a 3sp Raleigh Sports which they would work well on.
07-22-23 | 11:33 AM
#1675
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Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 3,830
Likes: 365
From: Maryland
Bikes: Lots of English 3-speeds, a couple of old road bikes, 3 mountain bikes, 1 hybrid, and a couple of mash-ups
dweenk If the Sprite doesn't get any takers, I would be happy to take the wheels, shifter and rear rack off your hands. I have a 3sp Raleigh Sports which they would work well on.