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The down tube with decals intact. Note the small scar near the steering tube from a previous front end bump. BB shows the normal bad design of the French cups that probably should have been faced. But they worked with the original cottered steel cranks so it doesn't get changed.
The down tube with decals intact. Note the small scar near the steering tube from a previous front end bump. BB shows the normal bad design of the French cups that probably should have been faced. But they worked with the original cottered steel cranks so it doesn't get changed.
0 2025/06/08 11:38:32
The frame after a bit of work. Front wheel is in place, and the seat pillar is in place waiting for a saddle.
The frame after a bit of work. Front wheel is in place, and the seat pillar is in place waiting for a saddle.
0 2025/06/08 11:38:25
Headbadge shot of the frame with Headset and stem with bars installed.
Headbadge shot of the frame with Headset and stem with bars installed.
0 2025/06/08 11:38:20
The tool of choice for hub re-conditioning of the shell. The hub pictured is one that has already been done and the dust cap and tag would not be present when polishing.
The tool of choice for hub re-conditioning of the shell. The hub pictured is one that has already been done and the dust cap and tag would not be present when polishing.
0 2025/06/07 15:02:01
Another picture but not as close-up.
Another picture but not as close-up.
0 2025/06/06 15:10:14
This appears to be the right one, a cable ferrule fits right into the end, and the pin section is the right size from what I am seeing.
This appears to be the right one, a cable ferrule fits right into the end, and the pin section is the right size from what I am seeing.
0 2025/06/06 15:10:12
This is the label on the wrench indicating size. And at $20 I thought it was a bargain.
This is the label on the wrench indicating size. And at $20 I thought it was a bargain.
0 2025/05/17 08:30:36
A 36mm combination wrench from a local big box store. Cost was $20 before any discounts or rebates. It is 20" long and gives plenty of leverage. More than my VAR tool that only has six inches of leverage.
A 36mm combination wrench from a local big box store. Cost was $20 before any discounts or rebates. It is 20" long and gives plenty of leverage. More than my VAR tool that only has six inches of leverage.
0 2025/05/17 08:30:33
New derailleur on the left, with complete assembly for the cable clamp. The one on the right had damaged threads for the cable clamp and needs to be re-tapped for a new fixing bolt. A transplant will happen before sending out.
New derailleur on the left, with complete assembly for the cable clamp. The one on the right had damaged threads for the cable clamp and needs to be re-tapped for a new fixing bolt. A transplant will happen before sending out.
0 2025/05/16 18:39:45
My take The 299mm spoke blanks, a couple of bags of dead parts, a bash guard, chainring, and disc. The hubs are all mismatched and the brake levers are all deficient of some parts. I'm not sure what the e-clip fits but I kept it.
My take The 299mm spoke blanks, a couple of bags of dead parts, a bash guard, chainring, and disc. The hubs are all mismatched and the brake levers are all deficient of some parts. I'm not sure what the e-clip fits but I kept it.
0 2025/05/11 18:30:34
Box O' Crap with the cloak of secrecy added before being sealed up.
Box O' Crap with the cloak of secrecy added before being sealed up.
0 2025/05/11 18:30:32
Stem pulled out easily and the HS was not very tight. The HS looks to clean up nicely and should be able to re-use.
Stem pulled out easily and the HS was not very tight. The HS looks to clean up nicely and should be able to re-use.
0 2025/05/11 10:37:47
Down to just the frame and ready for some touch up and decal removal. Seat post came out with a bit of PB blaster and a pipe wrench, but it came out clean. I sense a bit of tube de-rusting is going to be in order.
Down to just the frame and ready for some touch up and decal removal. Seat post came out with a bit of PB blaster and a pipe wrench, but it came out clean. I sense a bit of tube de-rusting is going to be in order.
0 2025/05/11 10:37:45
Suntour tool no numbers on it other than the brand. Generally difficult to find, since production stopped by 1990's .
Suntour tool no numbers on it other than the brand. Generally difficult to find, since production stopped by 1990's .
0 2025/05/10 17:26:44
A pretty rough Gitane with Suntour upgrades but I am seeing asingle speed daily driver.
A pretty rough Gitane with Suntour upgrades but I am seeing asingle speed daily driver.
0 2025/05/10 17:14:54
0 2025/05/10 17:11:20
The detained critter awaiting ICE transfer back to his count of origin.
The detained critter awaiting ICE transfer back to his count of origin.
0 2025/05/09 09:37:44
The initial reveal with a lot of plastic and cardboard cover, making a reveal nothing more than obscure.
The initial reveal with a lot of plastic and cardboard cover, making a reveal nothing more than obscure.
0 2025/05/05 16:35:22
A better view of the reveal with some of the cover removed.
A better view of the reveal with some of the cover removed.
0 2025/05/05 16:35:19
And yet another corner drop by our friends at USPS, which again will get a bit of metal to metal pounding.
And yet another corner drop by our friends at USPS, which again will get a bit of metal to metal pounding.
0 2025/05/05 16:34:31
some small dings to the sides that Mr. hammer will fix.
some small dings to the sides that Mr. hammer will fix.
0 2025/05/05 16:34:28
Chain whip, headset/bottom bracket wrench, Allen wrenches, cone wrenches (2), Shimano cassette lockring tool, crank removal tool, and Bottom bracket tool.
Chain whip, headset/bottom bracket wrench, Allen wrenches, cone wrenches (2), Shimano cassette lockring tool, crank removal tool, and Bottom bracket tool.
0 2025/04/30 14:34:58
The contents: lever arm for crank removal tool, pin spanner, pedal wrench adjustable wrench, chain tool, and needle nose pliers.
The contents: lever arm for crank removal tool, pin spanner, pedal wrench adjustable wrench, chain tool, and needle nose pliers.
0 2025/04/30 14:34:54
The kit is self contained and is about 12" by 15". It lays in the top drawer of the carport tool box and gets used a lot during the summer months.
The kit is self contained and is about 12" by 15". It lays in the top drawer of the carport tool box and gets used a lot during the summer months.
0 2025/04/30 14:34:50
BOC on help support for Postman Paul, with the required paste over of names of the recognizable players.
BOC on help support for Postman Paul, with the required paste over of names of the recognizable players.
0 2025/04/28 15:59:27
It looks like version one, before they made the X in red.
It looks like version one, before they made the X in red.
0 2025/04/23 16:48:58
Kinda hard to see the Red X in this picture. It is some of the stash here in MH land. PM if interested.
Kinda hard to see the Red X in this picture. It is some of the stash here in MH land. PM if interested.
0 2025/04/21 12:58:27
Nothing special 32 hole hub. It could used an overhaul before being laced into a wheel.
Nothing special 32 hole hub. It could used an overhaul before being laced into a wheel.
0 2025/04/19 16:41:47
And a set of silver holder Cross Pads in the same tri-compound inserts. And a bunch of KS stickers to cover head-badges om a few bikes.
And a set of silver holder Cross Pads in the same tri-compound inserts. And a bunch of KS stickers to cover head-badges om a few bikes.
0 2025/04/11 18:20:47
Cross pads with black holders for the tri-compound. Not pictured is a set of Superbe brake block inserts.
Cross pads with black holders for the tri-compound. Not pictured is a set of Superbe brake block inserts.
0 2025/04/11 18:20:45
Flat Rate box from KS.
Flat Rate box from KS.
0 2025/04/11 18:20:43
The band, body, and set screws, with the hex bit for installing the screw.
The band, body, and set screws, with the hex bit for installing the screw.
0 2025/04/09 14:31:25
The band with the set screw in place. It is about 2 mm too short for full engagement. The size is: 6mm x .75mm x 12mm. Hex bit from MAC truck fits fine.
The band with the set screw in place. It is about 2 mm too short for full engagement. The size is: 6mm x .75mm x 12mm. Hex bit from MAC truck fits fine.
0 2025/04/09 14:31:23
The bolt on the original was about 1/2" in length and screwed into the band and acted as a post for the derailleur body. The fine thread of a Campy pivot bolt for the cage of a Record RD is a perfect fit, so the bolts must somehow exist. I just want to find one.
The bolt on the original was about 1/2" in length and screwed into the band and acted as a post for the derailleur body. The fine thread of a Campy pivot bolt for the cage of a Record RD is a perfect fit, so the bolts must somehow exist. I just want to find one.
0 2025/04/06 14:54:04
All of the salvage parts and the spring looks pretty close.
All of the salvage parts and the spring looks pretty close.
0 2025/04/02 12:11:46
Broken in a couple of ways but the springs appear to be intact.
Broken in a couple of ways but the springs appear to be intact.
0 2025/03/29 16:36:21
More boxes of parts, brake calipers, levers, shift cables and a few Suntour specialty items.
More boxes of parts, brake calipers, levers, shift cables and a few Suntour specialty items.
0 2025/03/27 08:48:20
Boxes of small parts, catalogued by type such as hub parts, (axles, cones, lock nuts, spacers and such.) shift parts, headset parts, and the like.
Boxes of small parts, catalogued by type such as hub parts, (axles, cones, lock nuts, spacers and such.) shift parts, headset parts, and the like.
0 2025/03/27 08:48:14
More boxes of parts, with my rebuilt favorite pedals stacked on top.
More boxes of parts, with my rebuilt favorite pedals stacked on top.
0 2025/03/27 08:48:11
These are boxes form Hobby Lobby, each loaded with Campy goodness by variety, such as hubs, RD's, FD's etc.
These are boxes form Hobby Lobby, each loaded with Campy goodness by variety, such as hubs, RD's, FD's etc.
0 2025/03/27 08:48:08
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