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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-28-22, 04:56 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,752
Posted By TPL

semantics = all rims have a INNER wall ....and an...

semantics = all rims have a INNER wall ....and an OUTER wall ...hence, 2 walls !
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'What most people mean when they somewhat casually refer to a rim as 'double wall' is actually a 'box modular'...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-22, 04:47 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,671
Posted By TPL

Recently bought a bicycle for the bottom bracket...

Recently bought a bicycle for the bottom bracket ....price was right ....bottom bracket kinda rare
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-27-22, 11:23 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,733
Posted By TPL

Park ! ....always reliably overpriced !

Park ! ....always reliably overpriced !
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-22, 08:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,021
Posted By TPL

Glad to see you converted this from being a...

Glad to see you converted this from being a 'downhill racer' by correcting the tilt on the seat
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-22, 06:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 695
Posted By TPL

diagonal cutters from underside

diagonal cutters from underside
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-26-22, 11:08 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,587
Posted By TPL

Got a typewriter, cassette player, VHS? ....yes,...

Got a typewriter, cassette player, VHS? ....yes, to each of these, they all still work ....and, I am still able to obtain supplies for them

Same cannot be said for ShimaNO Positron, Pitch 10,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-22, 09:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,493
Posted By TPL

Your new photos speak VOLUMES ! Okay now,...

Your new photos speak VOLUMES !

Okay now, that is a MASSIVE amount of rubber you are attempting to squeeze inside the narrow spacing of the flanges of those rims

It may be possible, but this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-22, 05:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 522
Posted By TPL

You need hoods for a non-aero old style ( non...

You need hoods for a non-aero old style ( non contoured ) lever = old original style Dia Comp or Weinmann will work

The Rustines pictured will be a 'almost' fit ....they are for a brake lever with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-22, 04:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 485
Posted By TPL

Ride it til it dies

Ride it til it dies
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-24-22, 07:51 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,250
Posted By TPL

That rear hub looks like a BENDIX ....not...

That rear hub looks like a BENDIX ....not ....Sturmey Archer
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-23-22, 07:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 478
Posted By TPL

Stem

Stem
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-22, 07:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,493
Posted By TPL

Your rims are 571mm You are trying to force...

Your rims are 571mm

You are trying to force 559mm tires on a too large rim

No go

Either ....get 571mm tires ....or ....559 rims
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-23-22, 01:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 769
Posted By TPL

Measure the thickness of each spacer Find...

Measure the thickness of each spacer

Find someone in your area who rebuilds pianos

Buy piano wire in your required diameter = thickness

Make your own spacers from the piano wire
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-22, 01:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 693
Posted By TPL

That is a really good bicycle It will become...

That is a really good bicycle

It will become the best bicycle in the world if it gets ridden
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-22-22, 01:15 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,976
Posted By TPL

Obtain the helmet that is equal in value to your...

Obtain the helmet that is equal in value to your head
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-22, 05:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,270
Posted By TPL

Re-thread NOT Rebuild / relace YES

Re-thread NOT

Rebuild / relace YES
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-22, 03:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,165
Posted By TPL

10 x 1 ...., and 10 x 26 = ( Campy thread) are...

10 x 1 ...., and 10 x 26 = ( Campy thread) are NOT interchangeable

Miche hubs use 10 x 26 axles .... Wheels Mfg makes replacement axles in 10 x 26 = ( commopnly available )
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-20-22, 04:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 414
Posted By TPL

Replacement is likely and soon to come

Replacement is likely and soon to come
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-19-22, 04:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,409
Posted By TPL

Cannot be made of 'anodized' steel...

Cannot be made of 'anodized' steel ....'dichromate' colored steel = yes
Forum: Commuting
02-18-22, 06:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,250
Posted By TPL

Ride that bicycle going uphill into a headwind...

Ride that bicycle going uphill into a headwind with a full moon on Friday the 13th after crossing the path of a black cat and riding underneath a ladder...be sure to take a mirror that you can break...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-22, 10:42 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,794
Posted By TPL

Simple fix ....have a skilled welder put it back...

Simple fix ....have a skilled welder put it back together
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-22, 10:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,074
Posted By TPL

Have a friend with a lathe ? Chuck it in a...

Have a friend with a lathe ?

Chuck it in a lathe and wrap it with a scotch brite pad ....voila !, smooth finish

That's a rather inexpensive seatpost ....you could just buy a replacement with a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-17-22, 09:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 528
Posted By TPL

Not 'spindles' ....they are called 'splines'

Not 'spindles' ....they are called 'splines'
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-22, 12:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 434
Posted By TPL

Shimano Exage = inexpensive

Shimano Exage = inexpensive
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-17-22, 12:36 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,652
Posted By TPL

dsbrantjr...

dsbrantjr (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/dsbrantjr-205349.html) ....see his comment above for some common sense, he nailed it !

Kitchen brush from dollar store ....might cost 1.25 now .... (...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-22, 12:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 899
Posted By TPL

Any tire that has the number 630 on it will fit ...

Any tire that has the number 630 on it will fit

1-3/8 is only 1/8 inch wider than 1-1/4 = 3.175 mm ( not a whole lot, typically )
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-15-22, 01:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,255
Posted By TPL

Why ?

Why ?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-15-22, 12:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 657
Posted By TPL

King headsets are way-crazy overpriced ....other...

King headsets are way-crazy overpriced ....other brands of headsets can be purchased with the attributes of King, but, at a fraction of the price
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-22, 07:23 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,830
Posted By TPL

Must be that the mechanic who takes care of the...

Must be that the mechanic who takes care of the equipment for the professional team that pays you to ride should be able to just put a new replacement saddle on your bicycle
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-11-22, 11:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 732
Posted By TPL

Contact SRAM - Truvativ directly ....they can...

Contact SRAM - Truvativ directly ....they can help you
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-22, 11:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,401
Posted By TPL

10 X 1 tap for rear derailleur hanger ....can be...

10 X 1 tap for rear derailleur hanger ....can be used for Campy or Suntour

These taps can be found at a good hardware store or auto parts supplier ....phone around and see who has this at the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-10-22, 04:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,388
Posted By TPL

Whichever is appropriately sized and holds air

Whichever is appropriately sized and holds air
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-08-22, 04:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,176
Posted By TPL

Smaller chainrings

Smaller chainrings
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-22, 04:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,014
Posted By TPL

Sanshin = Sansin = Sunshine were the makers for...

Sanshin = Sansin = Sunshine were the makers for Specialized and Suntour hubs

Not Suzue
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-22, 11:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,943
Posted By TPL

Simple fix = get a 22.2 stem

Simple fix = get a 22.2 stem
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
02-05-22, 01:14 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,663
Posted By TPL

Koichi Nakano

Koichi Nakano
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-04-22, 01:35 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,760
Posted By TPL

Funny, I never have any of these type of problems...

Funny, I never have any of these type of problems on my FRICTION SHIFTING bicycle !
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-04-22, 12:15 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,850
Posted By TPL

Calipers ....digital ....and ....vernier ....are...

Calipers ....digital ....and ....vernier ....are 2 distinctly DIFFERENT types of calipers ....digital is easier to read for most folks

Removing 0.2 mm using sandpaper will go as fast as the grit...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-01-22, 09:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 883
Posted By TPL

Sky's the limit if you unshackle yourself from...

Sky's the limit if you unshackle yourself from index shifting and use the most versatile shift system ever devised = FRICTION !
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-22, 09:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,902
Posted By TPL

Why paint yourself in a corner with 'indexing'...

Why paint yourself in a corner with 'indexing' and ShimaNO ?

Simply use the 'thinking man's' shifting system = FRICTION ! ....the MOST VERSATILE shift system ever made !
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-22, 11:01 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,113
Posted By TPL

Dyna drive pedals ....yet another part that was...

Dyna drive pedals ....yet another part that was abandoned mid-stream by ShimaNO ....a company that seemingly takes great pleasure in leaving cyclists 'holding the bag'
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-27-22, 10:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 711
Posted By TPL

Lesson to be learned here ... NOT everything...

Lesson to be learned here ...

NOT everything on a bicycle is a co9nventional right hand thread

Get thee to a bicycle dealer !
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-22, 03:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,255
Posted By TPL

Friction ....the thinking man's first choice

Friction ....the thinking man's first choice
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
01-26-22, 03:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,387
Posted By TPL

Looks like a few problems when trying a 180...

Looks like a few problems when trying a 180 degree sharp u-turn
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-22, 05:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,198
Posted By TPL

Saintropez ....imported by Rand quite a few years...

Saintropez ....imported by Rand quite a few years ago
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-20-22, 01:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,910
Posted By TPL

A 9/16 ....19/32 ...or maybe a 15mm wrench is...

A 9/16 ....19/32 ...or maybe a 15mm wrench is likely about the size you will need

Remember ....that left hand pedal is NOT a conventional right hand thread

It is a LEFT HAND THREAD ....reverse...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-19-22, 03:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,006
Posted By TPL

Are you going to begin manufacturing cranks ? ...

Are you going to begin manufacturing cranks ?

The maker of your CNC machining center will supply tooling for you
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-22, 12:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 772
Posted By TPL

Claim of 'boat anchor' weight on those freewheels...

Claim of 'boat anchor' weight on those freewheels needs to balanced by ADDING the weight of a ShimaNO freehub body to the weight of the cassette gear cluster
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-18-22, 11:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,384
Posted By TPL

Adjust your hub axles

Adjust your hub axles
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-17-22, 11:51 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 9,907
Posted By TPL

Carbon wheels are a oblique advantage .... ...

Carbon wheels are a oblique advantage ....

You will be working more hours to afford them ....your boss will probably like this

If you apply a little effort you will possibly gain 'health...
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