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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 120
Posted By Mr. 66

I have that model, just put a chain to it last...

I have that model, just put a chain to it last week. I believe the tubing is the same as what is labeled as 531c, I am not knowledgeable that’s just my guts telling me. I’m still setting it up for my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 7,840
Views: 934,034
Posted By Mr. 66

The Rock Hopper gets a redux for the Mrs. 66. ...

The Rock Hopper gets a redux for the Mrs. 66.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 12:59 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 14,040
Posted By Mr. 66

I think that’s a really fine bike, imo newer than...

I think that’s a really fine bike, imo newer than 1984. I think that’s like OS or a larger diameter tubing. I don’t remember any speed bikes with unicrown until the ‘90s
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 283
Posted By Mr. 66

As far as brand I don’t know. I think the plastic...

As far as brand I don’t know. I think the plastic was probably red originally.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 08:09 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,716
Posted By Mr. 66

The shoes are new, of an old Asics pattern....

The shoes are new, of an old Asics pattern. Lifestyle shoe, now under the Onitshuka brand. The black pair I have are slightly lower profile.

I used to use Avocet but those have been out of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,716
Posted By Mr. 66

I go with the Tigers, fairly narrow toe, leather...

I go with the Tigers, fairly narrow toe, leather and rubber tips.
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I have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 166
Posted By Mr. 66

A chrome fork does not strike me as an ‘80’s...

A chrome fork does not strike me as an ‘80’s Centurion. Early 80s may have tips and or crown of chrome on the fork. Later 80’s has no chrome
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 207
Posted By Mr. 66

I have that 45' stem and I think it was a stock...

I have that 45' stem and I think it was a stock trek item. I haven’t had many Trek mtb with the threadless headset. I think it came off a lugged 930 model.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 12:48 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,056
Posted By Mr. 66

Birds of a feather flock together… ...

Birds of a feather flock together…
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 07:44 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,056
Posted By Mr. 66

Serotta did do some touring frames, the pnwgopher...

Serotta did do some touring frames, the pnwgopher has one, it is the ‘Rapid Tour’.

I have a Club Special track bike, this one is not my size. I use that one to hold the floor down, this was a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 07:59 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,716
Posted By Mr. 66

Oh yes that can be tough. When you push the pin...

Oh yes that can be tough. When you push the pin push thru one side only as far as you need, just enough to slightly pry open to pull the link out.

the reinstall is a slight pry and clip back into...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 442
Posted By Mr. 66

You lower the stem and not cut the ‘steertube’...

You lower the stem and not cut the ‘steertube’ just restack the spacers from under to over. This way if you don’t like the lower you can put it back.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 08:28 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,725
Posted By Mr. 66

It’s been a few years since I’ve set those up....

It’s been a few years since I’ve set those up. Bitd I would have the Suntour ratchet shifters cables roll up the bend some enough to lift, not up to the brake levers. Probably half way the bend to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,088,898
Posted By Mr. 66

Yes, some scuff on the cap but not on the body!...

Yes, some scuff on the cap but not on the body! :)

They have been cleaned filed down and rebuilt, I’m happy....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,531
Posted By Mr. 66

Oh stuck post and bb?! Kroil or PB Blaster will...

Oh stuck post and bb?! Kroil or PB Blaster will assist on the removals. Heat can help also.

Im wondering if the lbs actually tried removing the bb, most if not all shops won’t quote a stick post...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 496
Posted By Mr. 66

I’m sure that it will work fine. It does change,...

I’m sure that it will work fine. It does change, slacken, your geometry some.

Your original fork is probably fine enough for realignment. Aside from putting a wheel on the original have you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 07:14 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,088,898
Posted By Mr. 66

Set set of modified campy pedals covered with...

Set set of modified campy pedals covered with epoxy were uncovered at The Bikery. The bearings roll clean, and a new modification is in order....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 08:34 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,080
Posted By Mr. 66

The Pro Miyata is right on brink. Here it is,...

The Pro Miyata is right on brink. Here it is, with the seatpost at minimum insert. I need a tiny bit more extension. It is set up with 170mm cranks. The bar reach and drop are more than more of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 875,109
Posted By Mr. 66

Very sporting, I like it. Not sure about the...

Very sporting, I like it. Not sure about the cable route for the rear brake. I would loop it over the post pin to the adjuster.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,008
Posted By Mr. 66

For you 170 is probably great. A longer crank can...

For you 170 is probably great. A longer crank can increase leverage, some. It can be helpful to have a longer or shorter largely depending inseams. Some people cannot handle longer, it increases...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 7,840
Views: 934,034
Posted By Mr. 66

The fork is wicked, looks very responsive. ...

The fork is wicked, looks very responsive.

On your cranks, is there a wobble in looking at the chainring to derailer as it rotates. I’m wondering if you have a spider arm that got binged and needs...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 669
Posted By Mr. 66

I would go with a buying a wheelset, trying to...

I would go with a buying a wheelset, trying to find a match can be a daunting challenge.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,067
Posted By Mr. 66

Thanks! The white one is not a Colorado II, I...

Thanks! The white one is not a Colorado II, I think it’s designated as Colorado LT.

Today is a different day, I still have the LT, but I did get a little greedy a few weeks ago when a blue...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 587
Posted By Mr. 66

Wheel needs dish even, forks are not aligned, is...

Wheel needs dish even, forks are not aligned, is what I see
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 02:17 PM
Replies: 7,840
Views: 934,034
Posted By Mr. 66

Difficult to make time, enough though. Enough to...

Difficult to make time, enough though. Enough to clean and break free the stuck seatpost with a good snap. The seatpost has been cleaned of, and the seatube honed clear of rust. Saddle has been...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,088,898
Posted By Mr. 66

A blue Serrota has rolled to the house o’ 66 ...

A blue Serrota has rolled to the house o’ 66
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 7,840
Views: 934,034
Posted By Mr. 66

The Pro Miyata gets a proper headset rebuild, a...

The Pro Miyata gets a proper headset rebuild, a newer wheelset, tricolor 7sp has been added to blender. The Kashimax beat up and torn is new to the pro. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 04:21 PM
Replies: 7,840
Views: 934,034
Posted By Mr. 66

The humble bumblebee 🐝 gets cleaned and polished....

The humble bumblebee 🐝 gets cleaned and polished.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 722
Posted By Mr. 66

It looks to be one of the internal lug, and has a...

It looks to be one of the internal lug, and has a seat post binder bolt, that’s a good thing. I am not sure that is the fork original to the bike. I would have expected a logo engraved sloping crown...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,346
Posted By Mr. 66

Not the best of shots to garner. It looks like a...

Not the best of shots to garner. It looks like a five speed 120 rear spacing. Hard to tell, need a full shot drive side to see better, cable routing, parts, do a shot of the head tube and badge.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 7,840
Views: 934,034
Posted By Mr. 66

Just to lighten things up, lol, let’s see the...

Just to lighten things up, lol, let’s see the Princess House.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 402
Posted By Mr. 66

Here is a set of Sampson that I had off a garage...

Here is a set of Sampson that I had off a garage find....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-24, 02:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 777
Posted By Mr. 66

I think someone used an extractor with a...

I think someone used an extractor with a mushroomed part.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,307
Posted By Mr. 66

Sometimes I cut a second time at an end to clean...

Sometimes I cut a second time at an end to clean up the coil end if it is crushed or an odd angling.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-16-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 575
Posted By Mr. 66

That ding looks rather minor, rolling wood blocks...

That ding looks rather minor, rolling wood blocks could take that down and may or may not burnish the paint. I drilled and cut some out of hardwoods one can use them a few times cleanly. I’ve used...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-16-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,082
Posted By Mr. 66

All those frames are very fine in their own. I’m...

All those frames are very fine in their own. I’m not sure but you appear to have a wide budget for your choice of frame. Shimano would probably be an easier group to acquire, depending on the make...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-24, 10:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 768
Posted By Mr. 66

Sweet, just leave them unwrapped and they will...

Sweet, just leave them unwrapped and they will play like a flute when you get up to speed!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,280
Posted By Mr. 66

Back in the day I had the Casio LCD. You could...

Back in the day I had the Casio LCD. You could get them in plastic or metal. Water resistant, stopwatch features. I think these may be available still or again.

Wasn’t there an Ironman watch?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 425
Posted By Mr. 66

Mid 70’s is early for black parts also. I would...

Mid 70’s is early for black parts also. I would just go with what is available within the style of preference ride desired.

I put the black DA calipers and hubs with black rims on my Ron Cooper....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 7,840
Views: 934,034
Posted By Mr. 66

A shimano tricolor group has been acquired from a...

A shimano tricolor group has been acquired from a bianchi of Tange prestige tubing....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-24, 09:15 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 799
Posted By Mr. 66

It may take a while to get the right feel of...

It may take a while to get the right feel of shifting and trim to ride with out rub and clatter. Trim is the amount it takes to align the chain to the chainring or cog after the shift moves the chain...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 7,840
Views: 934,034
Posted By Mr. 66

Some braided cable was pulled to the stash, only...

Some braided cable was pulled to the stash, only an appropriate use for such a treasure. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 493
Posted By Mr. 66

Ofmega chain ring, even Colnago had a budget

Ofmega chain ring, even Colnago had a budget
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-24, 05:56 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,708
Posted By Mr. 66

lol, could be. Today I was contacted by...

lol, could be.

Today I was contacted by someone looking for their Paramount that was stolen in 1978. They thought one of my adds had the missing grail. I couldn’t help. It must have rode well for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-24, 08:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 780
Posted By Mr. 66

I don’t know if you tried. I would remove the...

I don’t know if you tried. I would remove the lower pulley and rotate the cage plate counter clockwise. That usually works on those.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-24, 09:08 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,163,136
Posted By Mr. 66

Charles Gibb Special, Currently located in...

Charles Gibb Special, Currently located in Seattle at Bike Works.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 483
Posted By Mr. 66

I had an old campy that had a rusted leverstop. I...

I had an old campy that had a rusted leverstop. I cut the stop off and dremeled the friction area down so the adjustable stop could be used....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 7,840
Views: 934,034
Posted By Mr. 66

You are golden! Congratulations

You are golden! Congratulations
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 734
Posted By Mr. 66

Not sure if it’s a bianchi, but it is at...

Not sure if it’s a bianchi, but it is at clunk/junk level. Is the derailer hanger cut off?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,716
Posted By Mr. 66

That setup does not look comfortable. You have...

That setup does not look comfortable. You have the saddle all the was back on the rails, and a very long stem. I would be surprised if that bike came with that stem. For starters, I would move your...
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