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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 07:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 312
Posted By daverup

Another example of this type of thing. This one...

Another example of this type of thing. This one started as a 66 or so Schwinn Buddy. Loads of repop stuff.
I built this for a grandkid,
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,957
Posted By daverup

Took my winter project Pro Miyata down to the...

Took my winter project Pro Miyata down to the lake today. About 20 miles on it this afternoon. I'm surprised how nice a ride it is despite 23mm Clinchers. Seems very stable on faster descents as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,716
Posted By daverup

When you take the chain apart, you can leave the...

When you take the chain apart, you can leave the pin still attached to one side of the link. It takes time to learn the technique, but it is much easier to reassemble.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 05:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 504
Posted By daverup

I got one of these sets for my Grandkid and SIL...

I got one of these sets for my Grandkid and SIL at Christmas. Great fun!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 06:39 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,951
Posted By daverup

That looks like it. Here are a couple of pics,...

That looks like it.
Here are a couple of pics, excuse the dust.

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20240416_083714_82fab2620fec22f435873f50765aa8050c87a735.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 05:52 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,951
Posted By daverup

That's all part of the Burley trailercycle setup....

That's all part of the Burley trailercycle setup. The rack is part of it. This is a better setup than we had 30+ years ago.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 06:27 PM
Replies: 7,840
Views: 934,034
Posted By daverup

I think Sheldon Brown's Wheel building guide is a...

I think Sheldon Brown's Wheel building guide is a good place to start. There will probably be a time soon when you will want a spoke tension meter..
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,716
Posted By daverup

Mixte's are often very affordable options. There...

Mixte's are often very affordable options. There are many brands and quality levels to choose from. When you find one, post it and get opinions before you buy.
Enjoy that AD, they are great bikes!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,951
Posted By daverup

Once it warms up a bit, I'll be pulling the...

Once it warms up a bit, I'll be pulling the grandkid around on the trailer bike.
I use my converted 89 Axis XT for that fun.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,419
Posted By daverup

This is a bike I use for gravel and mixed stuff....

This is a bike I use for gravel and mixed stuff. The frameset came from another BF member via the classifieds. It would have been sold in the late 00's by BikesDirect as the CX853. A bit too young...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 17,033
Posted By daverup

I don't think I posted this one here, my 1975...

I don't think I posted this one here, my 1975 Motobecane Grand Jubile Mixte.

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1418/motomixte_8c88c9851acb76881595cd76a3f7aa1aa5f1a685.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 08:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 245
Posted By daverup

My 87ish Puch Mistral, is supposedly made for...

My 87ish Puch Mistral, is supposedly made for Bianchi in Japan. The Label is Columbus SLX, but I think that is regarded as a Bianchi SLX combo of other tubes.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 06:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 871
Posted By daverup

It looks like Vickie will be ready for a test...

It looks like Vickie will be ready for a test ride soon!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 7,840
Views: 934,034
Posted By daverup

That Continental is going to be minty when you...

That Continental is going to be minty when you finish!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 07:38 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,092
Posted By daverup

I've been lucky to find a couple of nice higher...

I've been lucky to find a couple of nice higher end Japanese bikes.
The 1982 Araya Road 821 is an early Dura Ace bike and I found it 20 miles from me.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 07:17 AM
Replies: 7,840
Views: 934,034
Posted By daverup

If the decals are old, use caution. I've had some...

If the decals are old, use caution. I've had some very fragile old Schwinn decals in the past. The original Schwinn markings usually don't hold up to much cleaning, I've damaged some of those myself....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 05:09 AM
Replies: 7,840
Views: 934,034
Posted By daverup

Nice work on the rim cleanup! I was wondering how...

Nice work on the rim cleanup! I was wondering how that was going.
That thing must be about done now.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,210
Posted By daverup

Good luck on the hunt! I bought two of the BH-60...

Good luck on the hunt! I bought two of the BH-60 mounts, one is on 22.2 bar, the other is on a 25.4 bar. I'm thinking I modified the U Bolts a bit for the bigger bars.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,210
Posted By daverup

Velo Orange cage and Minoura handlebar mount

Velo Orange cage and Minoura handlebar mount
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,210
Posted By daverup

Handlebar water bottle mount might work, ...

Handlebar water bottle mount might work,

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1639/minouravo_e301cb0656045d9d9ee45e8c80e61d8d097ff5fc.jpg

Maybe a Blackburn rack on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 07:35 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,163,136
Posted By daverup

I'm getting the idea that bookface doesn't like...

I'm getting the idea that bookface doesn't like the ad links.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 10:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 442
Posted By daverup

My 600 Calipers are in the lower tension setting...

My 600 Calipers are in the lower tension setting on the spring pointed out by hazetguy .
Use caution if you tear these down. I believe the pivot bearing is a stack with tiny ball bearings.

Do you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,179
Posted By daverup

1978 Schwinn Super Le Tour 12.2 ...

1978 Schwinn Super Le Tour 12.2

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1024x757/78superlt122_242ced53a8c2c894c39d3e5c929e71e02b5401fc.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,088,898
Posted By daverup

I would definitely do something. Evaporust can...

I would definitely do something. Evaporust can help, or one of the rust converter products. If you do nothing, that rust will do more damage. Yes, you'll need to do touch up, but that can be fun too....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,088,898
Posted By daverup

jemaleddin Don't rule out thrift store bikes as a...

jemaleddin Don't rule out thrift store bikes as a source for your missing parts. It seems like a fair number of 80's bikes are ending up there these days. That would probably be much cheaper than...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 889
Posted By daverup

You already uploaded, you just can't add them to...

You already uploaded, you just can't add them to a post yet.. I linked your album.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 07:43 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 889
Posted By daverup

OP Album, ...

OP Album,
https://www.bikeforums.net/g/album/32722052

https://www.bikeforums.net/g/picture/33122916
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 07:38 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 5,064
Posted By daverup

I put dual pivots on many bikes and will happily...

I put dual pivots on many bikes and will happily continue to do the same, I like the way they stop. I'm not even concerned about what anyone thinks about my braking crimes. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 672
Posted By daverup

The Suntour Symmetric aero shifters do auto trim...

The Suntour Symmetric aero shifters do auto trim the FD. The left lever is on a eccentric shaft connected to the right lever.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 871
Posted By daverup

22", almost new, and a nice color! That should...

22", almost new, and a nice color!
That should work well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 7,840
Views: 934,034
Posted By daverup

So, will we be getting a peek? :)

So, will we be getting a peek?
:)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 05:15 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,636
Posted By daverup

I also ordered hoods from bike-vintage.eu . My...

I also ordered hoods from bike-vintage.eu . My BL-7200 levers need some, and I'm willing to try these.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 05:01 AM
Replies: 7,840
Views: 934,034
Posted By daverup

I highly recommend this method. I've used...

I highly recommend this method. I've used evaporust on some Schwinn rims and if you immerse them, it will take a very long time to get it out. Your rims will ooze the stuff.
Sun CR-18 alloy rims are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 382
Posted By daverup

I don't think that single or dual pivot will make...

I don't think that single or dual pivot will make that much difference when using narrow tires.
Here are a few of my dual pivots.
First, Shimano BR-6403 600/Ultegra/Tri-color on my 87 Puch,
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 06:28 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,636
Posted By daverup

I think it's amazing that he is doing this at...

I think it's amazing that he is doing this at all! This support for so many different types of levers is fantastic! I hope he is able to keep this going.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 7,840
Views: 934,034
Posted By daverup

That was fast! Especially seeing those rings of...

That was fast! Especially seeing those rings of rust on that stem!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 7,840
Views: 934,034
Posted By daverup

I'm with you on that, the only good spider is a...

I'm with you on that, the only good spider is a dead spider.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,088,898
Posted By daverup

I think the OE tape was Flexon Spicy Chestnut. ...

I think the OE tape was Flexon Spicy Chestnut.
The Fizik Honey doesn't look far off.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,088,898
Posted By daverup

Might be a late 72 Continental, that color really...

Might be a late 72 Continental, that color really looks more like the Brown from 72. Now that I'm looking at it again, Chesnut showed up on 74's, and that looks closer. My Varsity was definitely...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,490
Posted By daverup

cudak888 You would think that someone trying to...

cudak888 You would think that someone trying to sell a XJS Coupe wouldn't miss an opportunity to meet a possible buyer. Not much demand for those these days.
Nice catch on the Racer.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-24, 08:49 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,163,136
Posted By daverup

Might be a Super Le Tour 12.2

Might be a Super Le Tour 12.2
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-24, 02:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 710
Posted By daverup

Yes! I'm looking forward to hearing more...

Yes!

I'm looking forward to hearing more about this one. I've got some Shimano Tri-Color group stuff that could work with that one, if that interests you.
My Ultima was a 76 and originally...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-06-24, 01:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 418
Posted By daverup

pm sent

pm sent
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,163,136
Posted By daverup

I wonder if the chrome is past saving? Were the...

I wonder if the chrome is past saving?
Were the black headlugs only on the higher end frames?
For $10, might be worth it, but too far from me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 710
Posted By daverup

IdahoBrett You've probably been through these...

IdahoBrett You've probably been through these before, but I'll post them.
Catalogs, (missing 1980)
https://bulgier.net/pics/bike/Catalogs/AustroDaimler/

This site shows a pic of a bike and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 10:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 722
Posted By daverup

I agree, ccharles1 make sure you check bottom lug...

I agree, ccharles1 make sure you check bottom lug on headtube for signs of damage, along with downtube near lug.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,088,898
Posted By daverup

Murray Missile Looks like you are in a tough...

Murray Missile Looks like you are in a tough spot, when you like your parts bike too much..
:)
It does look like a nice Raleigh..
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 7,840
Views: 934,034
Posted By daverup

It looks like you do have the correct saddle. My...

It looks like you do have the correct saddle. My 87 BL is missing that one. I never convinced myself that I really needed that to be original.
Those Sprint 9000 FD's in gold have got to be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 6,118
Posted By daverup

I think if the Collar/Insert is not free to...

I think if the Collar/Insert is not free to expand or contract with the seat tube clamp, then that could be part of the problem. Good luck freeing it up. If the Kroil doesn't do it, maybe one of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-24, 06:44 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 6,118
Posted By daverup

A very old thread on this issue, ...

A very old thread on this issue,
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/383600-1975-uo8-seat-post-size.html
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