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#5726
verktyg
Shimano 105 Front Derialleur
Like new... Dirt cheap on eBay. With eBay bucks, I got it for shipping costs.
These work very well. It sat for $12 BIN for a long time???
verktyg
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#5727
verktyg
There's nothing in the wording of either warranty excluding abuse.
Gotta wonder why this was done, however. Yes, you get the leverage, but you get the same slipping a cheater pipe over the wrench. It doesn't make the head any stronger. And yes, I broke the open-end on a 15mm Craftsman ('80s US made chrome vanadium) combo on a particularly recalcitrant pedal. That's when I ordered a Park PW-4 (the "big" asymmetrical wrench), which got 'er done.
Gotta wonder why this was done, however. Yes, you get the leverage, but you get the same slipping a cheater pipe over the wrench. It doesn't make the head any stronger. And yes, I broke the open-end on a 15mm Craftsman ('80s US made chrome vanadium) combo on a particularly recalcitrant pedal. That's when I ordered a Park PW-4 (the "big" asymmetrical wrench), which got 'er done.
Back in 1966, when I got out of the service, I couldn't get into the Operating Engineers Union as a heavy equipment operator (sons, brothers, nephews only). After months of working 30 day jobs as an operator I went to work for an Allice-Chalmers heavy equipment dealer as a mechanic to make money for school.
One of my jobs was to rebuild bulldozer track rollers. The bolts holding the side plates on had deeply recessed 13/16" heads (stupid design). Standard impact sockets wouldn't fit. The only thing that worked were Craftsman 12 point thin wall 1/2" drive sockets. They wore out or cracked using them with an impact wrench, sometimes 2-3 a day. I used to take them back to Sears and exchange a dozen of them every week.
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Don't believe everything you think! History is written by those who weren't there....
Chas. ;-)
Don't believe everything you think! History is written by those who weren't there....
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#5728
aka Tom Reingold
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: New York, NY, and High Falls, NY, USA
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rhm that's got to be your best. Bravo.
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#5729
Banned
Neato it is! Rudi suggested a few other options (cutouts and various type bag loop) but I preferred a slight less and semi-race profile, big hammered rivets. Plus he -created- patina and the hide is 'beefy' thick.
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#5730
Senior Member
#5731
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Bloomington, IN
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Bikes: Paramount, Faggin, Ochsner, Ciocc, Basso
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A lot of the tool exchange programs seem to be aware that there are folks like me out there. This week netted one damaged Snap-On 1/2" wrench, two Craftsman screwdrivers, and two 9/16"wrenches. Seven bucks total in the pawn shop. The Snap-On alone was a $20 wrench. The Craftsman stuff went into the race car tool box, where they seldom last for a season. Lost or borrowed and not returned etc., the right place for those tools. But I have a pretty complete box of tools that weren't all paid for at retail prices. Lately I have been buying more on the tool truck, but my earliest purchases were pawn shop buys that got me into a great set of tools for about half price. My latest tool truck buy was a 3/8 "drive Snap-On impact for $150 that still had two years of warranty on it (original prices was $389). Watching for the bargains is always in your favor. Smiles, MH
#5733
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Join Date: Jan 2015
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Received a little more room for my Size 46 Megas.
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I don't do: disks, tubeless, e-shifting, or bead head nymphs.
I don't do: disks, tubeless, e-shifting, or bead head nymphs.
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#5734
If I own it, I ride it
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Cardinal Country
Posts: 5,618
Bikes: Lejeune(14), Raleigh, Raysport, Jan De Reus, Gazelle, Masi, B. Carré(4), Springfield, Greg Lemond, Andre Bertin, Schwinn Paramount
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Set of RetroShift levers that will go on my 650B Sauvage Lejeune/Carré.
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#5736
Overdoing projects
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Rotterdam, former republic of the Netherlands
Posts: 2,447
Bikes: Batavus Randonneur GL, Gazelle Orange Excellent, Gazelle Super Licht, Gazelle Grand Tourist, Gazelle Lausanne, Gazelle Tandem, Koga-Miyata SilverAce, Koga-Miyata WorldTraveller
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I may or may not have bought two Carradice saddlebags on eBay... the plan wasn't exactly to buy two of them but yeah enthusiastic bidding.
Edit: a bright red vintage Overlander saddlebag and a Carradice junior.
Edit: a bright red vintage Overlander saddlebag and a Carradice junior.
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#5737
aka Tom Reingold
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: New York, NY, and High Falls, NY, USA
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I got some new gloves (Gordini Stash Lite) and a book I've never read.
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New York City and High Falls, NY
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“When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments.” — Elizabeth West, US author
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Tom Reingold, tom@noglider.com
New York City and High Falls, NY
Blogs: The Experienced Cyclist; noglider's ride blog
“When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments.” — Elizabeth West, US author
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#5738
verktyg
2 Sets Of Shimano DP Brakes
I picked up this set Shimano 105 DP brakes on eBay at the beginning of this week. Delivery was fast and price was right for the listing description:
"Condition: New other (see details)
“see photos and read description”
"In good condition with a few light marks as shown." NOT NEW! NOT EVEN CLOSE! 1mm WORN OFF THE PADS!
Photos were misleading. Brakes are well used but will clean up. I left POSITIVE feed back but stated they were not new. I'm considering sending a PM to the seller to request a partial refund.
After I paid for those 105 brakes, I found a set of Shimano Ultegra DP brakes for almost half the price (dirt cheap). I bought those too. They arrived at the same time and with a little clean up and new pads (which I have)they are the ones that will be going on the bike.
So I have 2 sets of DP Shimano brakes and all is well...
verktyg
"Condition: New other (see details)
“see photos and read description”
"In good condition with a few light marks as shown." NOT NEW! NOT EVEN CLOSE! 1mm WORN OFF THE PADS!
Photos were misleading. Brakes are well used but will clean up. I left POSITIVE feed back but stated they were not new. I'm considering sending a PM to the seller to request a partial refund.
After I paid for those 105 brakes, I found a set of Shimano Ultegra DP brakes for almost half the price (dirt cheap). I bought those too. They arrived at the same time and with a little clean up and new pads (which I have)they are the ones that will be going on the bike.
So I have 2 sets of DP Shimano brakes and all is well...
verktyg
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Don't believe everything you think! History is written by those who weren't there....
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Don't believe everything you think! History is written by those who weren't there....
Chas. ;-)
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#5739
Senior Member
[MENTION=61614]verktyg[/MENTION],
6500 calipers there? I paired a nice set of those with some new BL-R400 levers with SLR cables and housing. They perform very well. Very nice brakes.
6500 calipers there? I paired a nice set of those with some new BL-R400 levers with SLR cables and housing. They perform very well. Very nice brakes.
#5741
Bianchi Goddess
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Shady Pines Retirement Fort Wayne, In
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Anyone read Polish? I am not sure what these are but they look yummie. Looks like a great sale too!
OH Right! These fabulous CampI "Rubino" brake nuts came wrapped in that
OH Right! These fabulous CampI "Rubino" brake nuts came wrapped in that
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Sugar "Kane" Kowalczyk
“One morning you wake up, the girl is gone, the bikes are gone, all that's left behind is a pair of old tires and a tube of tubular glue, all squeezed out"
Sugar "Kane" Kowalczyk
#5742
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Pico Rivera, CA
Posts: 4,219
Bikes: 1983 Basso Gap...2013 Colnago CX-1...2015 Bianchi Intenso
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^Sweet Rubino brake nuts.
This little red devil came home with me today from the swap meet for the Torelli. A little long by an inch but I'll get it cut down someday.
Suntour 6 speed freewheel and 6400 shifters. While I find near mint 105 shifters these will do. I liked that they match the headset color.
Michelin Bicycle Tire metal sign.
This little red devil came home with me today from the swap meet for the Torelli. A little long by an inch but I'll get it cut down someday.
Suntour 6 speed freewheel and 6400 shifters. While I find near mint 105 shifters these will do. I liked that they match the headset color.
Michelin Bicycle Tire metal sign.
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#5745
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Seattle WA
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Bikes: 2009 Handsome Devil, 1987 Trek 520 Cirrus, 1978 Motobecane Grand Touring, 1987 Nishiki Cresta GT, 1989 Specialized Allez Former bikes; 1986 Miyata Trail Runner, 1979 Miyata 912, 2011 VO Rando, 1999 Cannondale R800, 1986 Schwinn Passage
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My dad used to say "Some people could break an anvil" ! (referring to me when I was young and broke something)
Back in 1966, when I got out of the service, I couldn't get into the Operating Engineers Union as a heavy equipment operator (sons, brothers, nephews only). After months of working 30 day jobs as an operator I went to work for an Allice-Chalmers heavy equipment dealer as a mechanic to make money for school.
One of my jobs was to rebuild bulldozer track rollers. The bolts holding the side plates on had deeply recessed 13/16" heads (stupid design). Standard impact sockets wouldn't fit. The only thing that worked were Craftsman 12 point thin wall 1/2" drive sockets. They wore out or cracked using them with an impact wrench, sometimes 2-3 a day. I used to take them back to Sears and exchange a dozen of them every week.
verktyg
Back in 1966, when I got out of the service, I couldn't get into the Operating Engineers Union as a heavy equipment operator (sons, brothers, nephews only). After months of working 30 day jobs as an operator I went to work for an Allice-Chalmers heavy equipment dealer as a mechanic to make money for school.
One of my jobs was to rebuild bulldozer track rollers. The bolts holding the side plates on had deeply recessed 13/16" heads (stupid design). Standard impact sockets wouldn't fit. The only thing that worked were Craftsman 12 point thin wall 1/2" drive sockets. They wore out or cracked using them with an impact wrench, sometimes 2-3 a day. I used to take them back to Sears and exchange a dozen of them every week.
verktyg
#5746
Senior Member
Selle Anatomical saddle to replace the Concord Lazer that HURTS my bee-hind.
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#5748
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: NW Ohio
Posts: 3,568
Bikes: 1984 Miyata 310, 1986 Schwinn Sierra, 2011 Jamis Quest, 1980 Peugeot TH8 Tandem, 1992 Performance Parabola, 1987 Ross Mt. Hood, 1988 Schwinn LeTour, 1988 Trek 400T, 1981 Fuji S12-S LTD, 197? FW Evans
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#5749
Senior Member
New kit - Chinese knockoff, polyester, not wool, but it fits great, feels nice and the bright colors show well in traffic. Not bad for $79.95 inc shipping. My Super Course (s) both have Campy hubs, and pump mounts, and one even has a Campy dual cable guide, so it is not completely false advertising. They do have Ti 531 tubing, too. (Not really titanium, but well ... you know).