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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-20, 05:53 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,664
Posted By cb400

I would check hubs as well. Maybe also a quick ...

I would check hubs as well. Maybe also a quick check that the freehub is spinning as it should with no chain attached.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-20, 06:20 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,241
Posted By cb400

I put fenders on a mountain bike with the similar...

I put fenders on a mountain bike with the similar single hole, all I did was make an L bracket and bolt it to both the frame and standard fender bracket. Not the most elegant but it worked.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-26-20, 04:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,071
Posted By cb400

Before the long ride you should mark the cable's...

Before the long ride you should mark the cable's position with something (like a marker or ring of tape next to something that is fixed). If the problem comes back when the cable shifts that confirms...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-26-20, 01:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,071
Posted By cb400

That is consistent with a slightly too long cable...

That is consistent with a slightly too long cable looking at the picture. This is based my assumption that the cable attachment triangle is connected to the arm that holds the left brake pad.

Try...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-20, 08:00 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,643,582
Posted By cb400

Today I went to see a bike, the seller told me he...

Today I went to see a bike, the seller told me he removes all the front derailleurs because they get stuck. Also thought that the crack crossing the inner and outer head tube lug was fine. People...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-20, 01:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,798
Posted By cb400

Front wheel has been rebuilt, bottom bracket...

Front wheel has been rebuilt, bottom bracket replaced, bottom of the headset replaced, rear wheel is next, I had a real fun time getting the freewheel off, had to disassemble it and pipe wrench the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-20, 10:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,798
Posted By cb400

I think I'm going to put lots of elbow grease and...

I think I'm going to put lots of elbow grease and as little money into it as possible and get it back on the road for someone taller to enjoy, assuming I can unsieze the stem. The cyclone front...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-20, 09:40 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,127,634
Posted By cb400

I have a theory that in the pnw a lot of people...

I have a theory that in the pnw a lot of people already have bikes, the only ones left without are the serious bandwagon jumpers and they're only willing to pay about 100$ because they don't know...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-20, 07:01 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 123,082
Posted By cb400

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-20, 03:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,125
Posted By cb400

Oversized early MTB brake cable solution

I just wanted to share a solution I found (on an old google group by someone called Steve Sr.) for Deore DX SLR or similar brake levers requiring a now obsolete style of brake cable end. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-20, 03:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,695
Posted By cb400

There's a difference between pitted chrome and...

There's a difference between pitted chrome and surface rust. If the chrome has pitted or started flaking it can be made to look better but won't ever be the same and will probably re-rust easily. If...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-20, 11:54 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,615
Posted By cb400

A cheap beam torque wrench has been a great...

A cheap beam torque wrench has been a great investment for me. If I were to start building engines I'd make sure of the accuracy. It also works well as a breaker bar, the freewheels I've removed came...
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