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03-18-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 672
Posted By Murray Missile

Thanks but @Deal4Fuji has me covered, my crank...

Thanks but @Deal4Fuji has me covered, my crank and chainwheels will clean up but the bearings and cones were in BAD, BAD shape.
03-18-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 672
Posted By Murray Missile

I got it from the original owner, they had...

I got it from the original owner, they had originally had the matching girl's bike but their daughter took it to college and didn't bother to bring it home when she graduated. It's a Varsity Deluxe...
03-17-24, 07:20 PM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,479,722
Posted By Murray Missile

I was searching for Suns on Ebay when I found...

I was searching for Suns on Ebay when I found these and there weren't any Sun rims listed or I would have bought the Suns.
03-17-24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,479,722
Posted By Murray Missile

I couldn't find any and the two times I did they...

I couldn't find any and the two times I did they cancelled my order becaue they sold out before they could process my order. The LTD isn't any show piece so as long as they'll lace up OK they should...
03-16-24, 05:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 672
Posted By Murray Missile

Enablers to the left of me, enablers to the right...

Enablers to the left of me, enablers to the right LOL. PM sent.

Looks like "Dave" gets a reprieve from the Governor. :D
03-15-24, 04:08 AM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,479,722
Posted By Murray Missile

Thanks for the feedback. Primary goal is to...

Thanks for the feedback. Primary goal is to replace the badly pitted chrome rims for aesthetics and improved braking. Weight savings is a definite bonus but I'd gain more by shedding my own excess...
03-14-24, 06:54 PM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,479,722
Posted By Murray Missile

Picked up a pair of these for my LTD 3 after a...

Picked up a pair of these for my LTD 3 after a couple failed attempts at buying 26 X 1-3/8" Sun rims. They came yesterday, not quite like the picture. They look to have a polished finish in the...
03-14-24, 06:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 672
Posted By Murray Missile

I will. I plan to strip it down this weekend...

I will. I plan to strip it down this weekend while I'm waiting on parts for my Technium and start cleaning up the fork and frame. I'm not going to go crazy on it, it's too small for me. I just want...
03-14-24, 04:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 672
Posted By Murray Missile

No paint, just a good deep cleaning and maybe a...

No paint, just a good deep cleaning and maybe a clear coat to preserve its natural "beauty". Probably just a good wax job though. You'd be amazed at what's still under all that surface rust. I used...
03-13-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 672
Posted By Murray Missile

Trust me, it's as bad as it looks. Why do it?...

Trust me, it's as bad as it looks. Why do it? "Because it's there" and I can. :lol:
03-13-24, 04:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 672
Posted By Murray Missile

Murray Missile's March Madness

Or, How to earn your "Varsity" letter the hard way.

I had planned to drag this 1967 Schwinn Varsity to the curb, it had been out in the elements for years before I got it but when I went back to...
03-11-24, 05:44 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,006
Posted By Murray Missile

Oh yeah almost forgot, my RSX front derailleur...

Oh yeah almost forgot, my RSX front derailleur has a 28.6 ID clamp, the Technium has a 31.8 OD seat tube........ :twitchy: Found the right FD at a very reasonable price but it's another delay. Ebay...
03-11-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,100
Posted By Murray Missile

I just grabbed this as a quick example, never...

I just grabbed this as a quick example, never gave the QR much thought.

I've had a few bikes with the QR on the hanger like the one pictured but Suntour or Dia Compe IIRC, the ones I had were...
03-10-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,006
Posted By Murray Missile

Been working on the Technium, I decided it's not...

Been working on the Technium, I decided it's not a keeper so I'm building it to sell. If anyone is interested 700 X 35's are not a practical fit in a 1987 Technium 480 but 32's have lots of room....
03-10-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,576
Posted By Murray Missile

Made some changes to my "knee rehab" bike and put...

Made some changes to my "knee rehab" bike and put it on Marketplace a little bit ago as I no longer need it, the 1st step in N-1 2024.
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03-07-24, 05:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 375
Posted By Murray Missile

I do that on all my bikes I store overhead so I'm...

I do that on all my bikes I store overhead so I'm less likely to snag the saddle when moving things underneath them.
03-04-24, 05:25 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 5,341
Posted By Murray Missile

In the early days it was just about anything my...

In the early days it was just about anything my size as they didn't seem to come up very often. As time progressed I started working my way up in quality as I could afford to or if I found a really...
03-04-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 5,341
Posted By Murray Missile

Forgot a couple so I'm up to 61. :50: They're...

Forgot a couple so I'm up to 61. :50: They're both keepers too.
03-04-24, 05:26 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 5,341
Posted By Murray Missile

I'm in the same situation, anything I sell now...

I'm in the same situation, anything I sell now will be for considerably less than I have in it but I'm taking the mindset that I was never in to make a profit. I do it because I like working on them...
03-03-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 5,341
Posted By Murray Missile

Talk about timing!!!

I too have been a practitioner of "opportunistic acquisition" as evidenced by my purchase yesterday. I was just trying to come up with a list of what I need to let go after my big N-1 stumble...
03-02-24, 12:44 PM
Replies: 15,404
Views: 4,042,984
Posted By Murray Missile

I didn't see it until Wednesday and it had...

I didn't see it until Wednesday and it had already been on for a couple days. I kicked it around for a few hours talking myself out of it but then, logic failed me and I decided the saddle and...
03-02-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 15,404
Views: 4,042,984
Posted By Murray Missile

First "fail" of 2024 and Momma's not impressed.

After acquiring the Falcon I said no more bikes this year but...... :o

I just got back home from a 200 mile morning cruise with this one owner 1979 Raleigh Super Grand Prix in 23.5" which in...
02-25-24, 04:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 310
Posted By Murray Missile

I've had a couple 70's bikes that had safety...

I've had a couple 70's bikes that had safety levers with brake hoods, some of the Dia-Compe hoods even came with a perforated cutout for them and you can still find them on Ebay. I know "turkey...
02-25-24, 07:52 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,100
Posted By Murray Missile

Tons of options. ...

Tons of options.
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02-25-24, 07:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 487
Posted By Murray Missile

I use 700 tubes with my 27" tires, I like the fit...

I use 700 tubes with my 27" tires, I like the fit in the tire better when mounting them on the rim and Panaracers are a good quality tire. That's what goes on any bike I have with 27" wheels that I...
02-20-24, 04:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 380
Posted By Murray Missile

Del Reys are nice riding bikes, kind of miss my...

Del Reys are nice riding bikes, kind of miss my '86 but had others that rode as well and 2 other Fujis in better condition so it went to a good home and is being enjoyed.
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02-16-24, 06:30 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 1,998
Posted By Murray Missile

I'd pass on this particular one at $40. They're a...

I'd pass on this particular one at $40. They're a solid daily rider and will give decades of service but there are THOUSANDS of them out there. They're as common as dirt and almost as cheap, I picked...
02-11-24, 08:05 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,006
Posted By Murray Missile

Thoughts? Oh hell, I'm doin' it. The blue is...

Thoughts?

Oh hell, I'm doin' it. The blue is a pair of Mavic rims I bought for a blue bike and they were a totally different shade from the picture when they arrived and clashed horribly with the...
02-11-24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 339
Posted By Murray Missile

Those are dimples like on a golf ball to improve...

Those are dimples like on a golf ball to improve the aerodynamics, people pay BIG money for that........ Just make sure he includes the wind tunnel test results with it.
02-10-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,006
Posted By Murray Missile

The "pig" shows it true colors......

Just went out and dug out a set of wheels. They're Weinmann XTR 16 700c rims with black spokes on black no name hubs. They have an 8 speed freehub and there is a 7 speed cassette with spacer already...
02-10-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,232
Posted By Murray Missile

The only bikes I ever came out ahead on based on...

The only bikes I ever came out ahead on based on material cost when selling were box store bikes because I had people giving them to me literally by the truck load. I could pick through and salvage...
02-10-24, 08:17 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,006
Posted By Murray Missile

Back to the Technium.....

I'm going back to my original plan of running 3X7 Shimano RSX on the Technium. I found a set of older 47-57mm reach NASHBAR 510-D brake calipers that are very similar in appearance to the Shimano RSX...
02-10-24, 07:57 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,006
Posted By Murray Missile

Or start a new thread since this wasn't the...

Or start a new thread since this wasn't the original subject, it kind of got hijacked. I'm fine with it being discussed here as it's relevant to my Technium as well but I'm not quite done with Piglet...
02-09-24, 12:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,137
Posted By Murray Missile

He'll regret it one of these days.

He'll regret it one of these days.
01-31-24, 05:33 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,189
Posted By Murray Missile

It's confirmed, the Falcon is an Olympic Model...

It's confirmed, the Falcon is an Olympic Model 78, frame manufactured sometime in 1973 from Reynolds 531 straight gauge main triangle. :D
01-30-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,006
Posted By Murray Missile

Don't take the "swine" thing too seriously I only...

Don't take the "swine" thing too seriously I only used that because the 400 Series Techniums don't seem to get a lot of love. I probably have more appreciation for it than a lot of other people.
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01-30-24, 05:52 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,006
Posted By Murray Missile

It's OK, you should hear what they call me. :lol:

It's OK, you should hear what they call me. :lol:
01-30-24, 05:44 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,006
Posted By Murray Missile

Panaracers.:D

Panaracers.:D
01-30-24, 05:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 520
Posted By Murray Missile

:lol: Oh brother is it ever! :innocent:

:lol: Oh brother is it ever! :innocent:
01-30-24, 04:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 520
Posted By Murray Missile

"Need" is irrelavent.

"Need" is irrelavent.
01-30-24, 04:17 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,006
Posted By Murray Missile

Lipstick on a pig or?

I've begun trying to match up my glut of parts with my over abundance of frames. How much of a mismatch would a NOS Shimano 1055 (greyish silver painted) group be on a near mint 1987 Raleigh Technium...
01-28-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,189
Posted By Murray Missile

Temps are supposed to get back up to where my...

Temps are supposed to get back up to where my heater can make it tolerable to spend time out in the shop again for the next several days and I can get back out there and start taking inventory of...
01-26-24, 05:59 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 986
Posted By Murray Missile

Furthest bike frame was from the UK to Illinois,...

Furthest bike frame was from the UK to Illinois, a non-C&V NOS VooDoo Marasa I'm building as a 1X, the frame was CHEAP and shipping was pretty reasonable so it was worth it. I've paid more for...
01-26-24, 04:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,189
Posted By Murray Missile

The Falcon has landed.

It was waiting for me when I got home from work. Paint condition is exactly what I expected, too many coats of Rustoleum, but otherwise it is straight with no dings anywhere, feels pretty light. Head...
01-24-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,003
Posted By Murray Missile

Thanks for posting it, we love a good challenge....

Thanks for posting it, we love a good challenge. Sorry it wasn't a diamond in the rough but we all had fun trying to figure out what it was.
01-22-24, 05:18 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,189
Posted By Murray Missile

I like that.

I like that.
01-22-24, 05:15 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,003
Posted By Murray Missile

Ah. I'm not as sharp as I once was but I'm...

Ah. I'm not as sharp as I once was but I'm still....
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What were we talking about? :50:
01-21-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 15,404
Views: 4,042,984
Posted By Murray Missile

An Ebay find not a dump save and hopefully my...

An Ebay find not a dump save and hopefully my only "catch" for 2024, I'm trying to cut back LOL. Near as I've been able to determine thanks to all the knowlegeable folks here it is a 1974 Falcon...
01-21-24, 11:53 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,189
Posted By Murray Missile

Yes catalogs and brochures are only good for an...

Yes catalogs and brochures are only good for an approximation at best but the '75 and newer Model 78's I have found pics and brochures for don't have chrome socks on the forks so I'm sticking with...
01-21-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,189
Posted By Murray Missile

Thanks! I pulled up the '73 and '74 catalogs,...

Thanks! I pulled up the '73 and '74 catalogs, didn't find a match in '73 but '74 had a good match from what little detail I could make out in the pictures, the Olympic Model 78. The lugs, wrap over...
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