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06-25-22, 03:58 AM
#7626
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Spokes!
06-26-22, 12:24 PM
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I've had a lot of stuff come in recently, a Groupset, Couple of IGHs, Light for my recumbent trike, some frames, but the one I'm tinkering with now is this old, but probably not c&v, trek. Its perfect to ride to town and not worry about too much. While I want to clean it up and make it nicer I would like the surface rust, rusty chain, chips, and torn seat to cause a thief to pass it up. I think I'm going to put a taller stem on it, I guess I'm getting too old and fat to lean forward
The new modern brake levers with the large hoods/grips look comfortable, I wouldn't mind trying a pair but I don't think they would work with the old brakes. Surprisingly it shifts great I'm almost scared to clean all the gunk out of the derailleurs, it may be holding everything together. The brakes need some help, I think the cables just need to be adjusted.
The new modern brake levers with the large hoods/grips look comfortable, I wouldn't mind trying a pair but I don't think they would work with the old brakes. Surprisingly it shifts great I'm almost scared to clean all the gunk out of the derailleurs, it may be holding everything together. The brakes need some help, I think the cables just need to be adjusted.
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06-30-22, 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by m.c.
A Headset, Shifter Boss Covers, and a Marinoni
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06-30-22, 08:18 PM
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New tires and rim strips for the 1965 Schwinn Racer I picked up a few weeks ago, and a "Schwinn Approved" script front brake assembly for the same bike.
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07-01-22, 08:23 AM
#7632
Retro on steroids
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A Park Tool pedal wrench. Worth every penny of $30. Lots of leverage and a round handle.
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07-01-22, 09:41 PM
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RAGBRAI wrist band.
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07-05-22, 10:36 PM
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Benotto tape and a wide-range Sachs Maillard freewheel (for the project/frame teased a few posts above).
07-06-22, 04:56 AM
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1971 Bianchi F/F + some parts.
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07-08-22, 05:28 PM
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Hiplock D1000 x 2
Smallish, heavyish, spendyish, bullit and angle grinder proof, all good.
Smallish, heavyish, spendyish, bullit and angle grinder proof, all good.
07-11-22, 04:30 PM
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my bikes have chrome
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Thanks, Retrogression!!
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07-11-22, 04:35 PM
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my bikes have chrome
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Originally Posted by smontanaro
Riffler files to work on Frame #1...
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A race bike in any era is a highly personal choice that at its "best" balances the requirements of fit, weight, handling, durability and cost tempered by the willingness to toss it and oneself down the pavement at considerable speed. ~Bandera
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07-19-22, 12:27 PM
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I ordered a dongle to ride indoors as I avoid the heat, though I’m not sure which I dislike more.
The eNay package arrived, and the dongle is shaped amazingly like a die cast Jimmy Johnson chromed #48 collectible, NIB. It even weighs the same.
My phone already had the seller’s apology in it, and I’ll be forwarding the model car to the dongle recipient, and vice versa, via pre-paid labels.
Sometimes, that awful auction site has normal people on it, and they do normal things, like make mistakes and then try to correct them.
The eNay package arrived, and the dongle is shaped amazingly like a die cast Jimmy Johnson chromed #48 collectible, NIB. It even weighs the same.
My phone already had the seller’s apology in it, and I’ll be forwarding the model car to the dongle recipient, and vice versa, via pre-paid labels.
Sometimes, that awful auction site has normal people on it, and they do normal things, like make mistakes and then try to correct them.
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07-19-22, 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by qcpmsame
Not C&V but necessary for me, yesterday I received a new pair of bib shorts and a jersey from Nashbar. Couldn't resist the 20% off the sale prices they emailed me about last week.
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07-25-22, 07:04 AM
#7646
Old Git
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I was thinking my 40 year old Suntour Cyclone Mk2 GT needs its jockey wheels updated, spotted this for £10 on Amazon
Sealed bearings and the same diameter as my spare Suntour VX jockeys (33/38 mm)
Comes with 4 sets of adapter shims, one of which will just take the VX GT through bolt (6mm).
However they are about 0.85 - 1.0 mm thinner than the original jockeys so I may have to get some shim washers.
Edit: Added for searching - BBB Rollerboys BDP-01
Sealed bearings and the same diameter as my spare Suntour VX jockeys (33/38 mm)
Comes with 4 sets of adapter shims, one of which will just take the VX GT through bolt (6mm).
However they are about 0.85 - 1.0 mm thinner than the original jockeys so I may have to get some shim washers.
Edit: Added for searching - BBB Rollerboys BDP-01
Last edited by Aardwolf; 07-25-22 at 07:00 PM. Reason: Adding search terms
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07-25-22, 07:41 PM
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Happy Birthday to me
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1987 Crest Cannondale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin Performance EL, 1990ish Van Tuyl, 1980s Vanni Losa Cassani thingy, 1985 Trek 670, 1982 AD SLE, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Competition, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981? Faggin, 1996ish Cannondale M500, 1984 Mercian, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi (model unknown), 1988 Daccordi Griffe (most not finished of course), 1989 Fauxsin MTB, 1981 Ciocc Mockba...I...am...done....
1987 Crest Cannondale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin Performance EL, 1990ish Van Tuyl, 1980s Vanni Losa Cassani thingy, 1985 Trek 670, 1982 AD SLE, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Competition, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981? Faggin, 1996ish Cannondale M500, 1984 Mercian, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi (model unknown), 1988 Daccordi Griffe (most not finished of course), 1989 Fauxsin MTB, 1981 Ciocc Mockba...I...am...done....
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07-25-22, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Aardwolf
I was thinking my 40 year old Suntour Cyclone Mk2 GT needs its jockey wheels updated, spotted this for £10 on Amazon
Sealed bearings and the same diameter as my spare Suntour VX jockeys (33/38 mm)
Comes with 4 sets of adapter shims, one of which will just take the VX GT through bolt (6mm).
However they are about 0.85 - 1.0 mm thinner than the original jockeys so I may have to get some shim washers.
Edit: Added for searching - BBB Rollerboys BDP-01
Sealed bearings and the same diameter as my spare Suntour VX jockeys (33/38 mm)
Comes with 4 sets of adapter shims, one of which will just take the VX GT through bolt (6mm).
However they are about 0.85 - 1.0 mm thinner than the original jockeys so I may have to get some shim washers.
Edit: Added for searching - BBB Rollerboys BDP-01
07-25-22, 08:35 PM
#7649
Eccentric Old Man
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A new throne for Her Majesty.
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07-26-22, 01:58 AM
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Originally Posted by 52telecaster
Let us know how that goes. I have many suntour derailleurs.
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