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01-16-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,029
Posted By blamester

I got a pretty much nos tvt 92 6 months ago. I...

I got a pretty much nos tvt 92 6 months ago. I have no fear of it. No amount of normal riding riding will break it.



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01-05-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,356
Posted By blamester

It's a good bike and might do you well. Looks...

It's a good bike and might do you well.
Looks big for 5/11 but you have to ride it to see.
It will need oil and grease and inspection.
The jockey wheels are likely not worn, the bike has low...
11-08-23, 07:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 435
Posted By blamester

You have to put them on and see. If you use 9 or...

You have to put them on and see. If you use 9 or 10 speed spacers maybe an extra cog will fit on.

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08-29-23, 01:27 PM
08-28-23, 10:38 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,766
Posted By blamester

This. They would say or do anything to make a...

This. They would say or do anything to make a video. In a year new research will show the opposite. And it was such a huge study , a whole 14 riders in one instance.
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08-25-23, 02:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 745
Posted By blamester

If you did want to use those hubs it's pretty...

If you did want to use those hubs it's pretty easy to get a hg cassette on there.
08-25-23, 05:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 356
Posted By blamester

Unless something isn't working ie brakes or loose...

Unless something isn't working ie brakes or loose grumbly bearings ride it (oil the chain, pump the tyres ,adjust the saddle height and handlebars) and figure out what you need to do to it.
No need...
08-24-23, 06:00 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,097
Posted By blamester

Bear with me because I can't find the story or...

Bear with me because I can't find the story or remember the cyclists name.
As this story goes , sometime in the early seventies or maybe early sixties, coffee had started to be used as a drug for...
08-21-23, 01:42 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,252
Posted By blamester

You are correct. A wise choice. I am an adult and...

You are correct. A wise choice. I am an adult and I do the same.
And I have no problem explaining it to anyone.
08-17-23, 10:49 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,545
Posted By blamester

Dura ace 7850 hubs have normal splines. And...

Dura ace 7850 hubs have normal splines.
And they are excellent.
05-13-23, 11:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 859
Posted By blamester

I have the tricolour hubs. I filed the long tab...

I have the tricolour hubs. I filed the long tab on a 9 speed hyperglide cassette. I used 6 of them and secured it with a lockring. Which I got of a bsa bb.
I had to use a spacer at the back of the...
11-25-22, 10:07 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,321
Posted By blamester

I have used custom cassettes and no issues with...

I have used custom cassettes and no issues with shifting. I mixed 10 speed , 11 speed cogs and different brands and it never made a whole lot of difference.
You can also just file down the long tab...
06-24-22, 07:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 406
Posted By blamester

Open it up and see what's going on first.

Open it up and see what's going on first.
06-14-22, 04:31 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,450
Posted By blamester

Setting up brakes is not actually intuitive. A...

Setting up brakes is not actually intuitive.
A close pad distance is not always best.
You can figure out the best distance for you.
Do a little testing at different distances.
In the beginning...
06-13-22, 12:01 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,450
Posted By blamester

Those brakes should work fine. Lots of people...

Those brakes should work fine.
Lots of people use them very successfully.
Is the bike the wrong size or are the levers positioned badly.
It could also be you have the pads to close to the rim so...
05-10-22, 01:57 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,336
Posted By blamester

What if you had bought it new from the shop? I...

What if you had bought it new from the shop?
I use them.
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03-27-22, 09:33 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,458
Posted By blamester

Warm it up a bit.

Warm it up a bit.
02-16-22, 03:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,017
Posted By blamester

Move it and see if it's better. If it's not put...

Move it and see if it's better. If it's not put it back.
01-26-22, 02:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,131
Posted By blamester

​​​​​​Well basically I think you have two...

​​​​​​Well basically I think you have two options.
Simplest is swap in a dual pivot and that should work better with your current lever.
Or try a long pull lever which is basically a non aero lever...
01-19-22, 03:03 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 78,077
Posted By blamester

Very nice. Is it 1 1/8 steerer? Cheers

Very nice. Is it 1 1/8 steerer?
Cheers
01-19-22, 10:01 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,131
Posted By blamester

From the photo it doesn't seem to look like the...

From the photo it doesn't seem to look like the cable is routed correctly. The cable seems to be at an angle coming into the pinch bolt.
​​​​​​If pad distance is close try a longer distance.
I...
01-19-22, 08:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 762
Posted By blamester

I have used 10 and 11 or 9 speed sprockets with 7...

I have used 10 and 11 or 9 speed sprockets with 7 or 8 speed spacers and it worked perfectly fine with friction. But less reliable in index mode.
Basically any combo of sprocket with the right...
11-28-21, 01:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 687
Posted By blamester

Check the washer is not attached to the shifter....

Check the washer is not attached to the shifter. They can be stuck in there. And the washer on the black plastic part can be stuck to it too.
Worth checking, I have these at home and I thought I was...
11-21-21, 04:10 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,217
Posted By blamester

I won't use aero levers again. Shimano 1050...

I won't use aero levers again.
Shimano 1050 brake levers and 7400 single pivots are the best brakes I have ever used.
Modern cables and pads.
One finger at any speed. You can switch hands and...
11-15-21, 02:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,027
Posted By blamester

The gap doesn't matter if the brakes work. The...

The gap doesn't matter if the brakes work.
The gap is dependent on hand size, comfortably pulling the lever and how much power you need.
If they don't work the gap is wrong.
11-12-21, 12:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,467
Posted By blamester

How bad are they? If you are still riding...

How bad are they?
If you are still riding without with no problems just wait till they get them.
Or order some yourself and bring them to the lbs.
10-29-21, 06:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,574
Posted By blamester

It actually worth just tryng different levers. ...

It actually worth just tryng different levers.
Look at pics and find one with different pivot points.
Some combinations are better for you than they are for someone else.
And you will know...
10-21-21, 08:02 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,923
Posted By blamester

Back off the tension and keep an eye on it. ...

Back off the tension and keep an eye on it.
You have caught it early so it's not a problem for now.
You can judge its development over time.
I would say you have plenty of time to figure out...
10-14-21, 02:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 720
Posted By blamester

Set them up with the pads touching the wheel. ...

Set them up with the pads touching the wheel.
Then pull them. Hard. See what moves.
Do it a few times.
09-21-21, 06:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,846
Posted By blamester

Why start with a road bike? Most likely it will...

Why start with a road bike?
Most likely it will be the wrong bike and you won't be able to get comfortable and then you wont ride it.
You have to learn how to ride a bike. So get a cheap hybrid or...
09-21-21, 06:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,020
Posted By blamester

Patience. I'm not a doctor but 15 years of no...

Patience. I'm not a doctor but 15 years of no excersize may just be the cause.
I see so many people try too hard in the beginning and injure themselves or decide they just can't do it.
Its like...
08-25-21, 02:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,084
Posted By blamester

Just cut it and if that doesn't work get a new...

Just cut it and if that doesn't work get a new outer.
08-19-21, 01:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,533
Posted By blamester

Fit the wheel in the fork. Try to pull it out of...

Fit the wheel in the fork. Try to pull it out of it
See does anything move. Bounce up and down on it. Hold the brake on and push it back and forth. Be sensible. Think about what it goes thru when...
08-16-21, 10:44 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,934
Posted By blamester

Check out classic and vintage. Rustoleum paint...

Check out classic and vintage. Rustoleum paint new thread.
08-16-21, 03:47 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,934
Posted By blamester

Hammerite or similar. Spray can. Hang it up...

Hammerite or similar. Spray can. Hang it up somewhere warm and dry. Let it dry well.
08-16-21, 04:59 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,934
Posted By blamester

That looks clean. Has it started to rust again. ...

That looks clean. Has it started to rust again.
Brcause it might be ok without paint if its kept inside out of the rain and damp.
If you paint set the bars position first.
Because it will crack...
08-13-21, 05:34 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,934
Posted By blamester

Hard to tell but it looks like you need to clean...

Hard to tell but it looks like you need to clean or remove more chrome. A lot if work to get that right.
Probably why it was painted in the first place.
I think i would just paint it again to...
07-28-21, 04:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,090
Posted By blamester

This. Likely last years and you won't notice...

This. Likely last years and you won't notice anything.
What have you got to lose?
06-27-21, 04:05 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,523
Posted By blamester

Do it over. Its snagged some where.

Do it over. Its snagged some where.
06-25-21, 05:10 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,621
Posted By blamester

You got a fright. Thats o.k but you gotta think...

You got a fright. Thats o.k but you gotta think clearly.
In a area like that tapping won't tell you a lot.
Sit on the bike bounce up and down on the pedals and saddle. See shat happens.
Take it...
06-24-21, 12:34 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,621
Posted By blamester

The stick was to light to prove anything.

The stick was to light to prove anything.
06-16-21, 04:26 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,369
Posted By blamester

So there can only be paint damage. What else can...

So there can only be paint damage. What else can there be unless you jumped up and down on it.
I presume a person or persons have damaged the fork and Surly covered themselves against it.
06-07-21, 09:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,395
Posted By blamester

These brakes should work fine. If they return...

These brakes should work fine. If they return slowly it's a lube or cable issue. The spongy feeling is the increased leverage you get with older non aero levers.
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06-05-21, 04:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,182
Posted By blamester

Thanks

Thanks
05-16-21, 08:31 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,570
Posted By blamester

Top drawer stuff.

Top drawer stuff.
04-06-21, 06:47 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,588
Posted By blamester

Start looking for a frame. Same standards as your...

Start looking for a frame. Same standards as your one. Bottom bracket and seat post size
04-06-21, 05:52 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,588
Posted By blamester

Well what I meant was if you have a fork that...

Well what I meant was if you have a fork that fits and it is handy to install then it might be worth doing. If you have to find a fork and get it installed it's not worth saving.
And is the rest of...
03-31-21, 11:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,604
Posted By blamester

What changed? ​​​​​​Just the derailleur? The...

What changed?
​​​​​​Just the derailleur?
The cranks?
You sure you are turning the right screw.
03-25-21, 03:51 PM
Replies: 2,804
Views: 1,118,411
Posted By blamester

Lovely bike. What shifters are they? Are they...

Lovely bike.
What shifters are they?
Are they the ratchet type?
Cheers
03-22-21, 05:16 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 19,053
Posted By blamester

That falcon is a beauty I may steal some styling...

That falcon is a beauty I may steal some styling ideas and colours.
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