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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 3,567
Views: 444,964
Posted By Hondo6

Your Lotus has received a cat-scan.

Your Lotus has received a cat-scan.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-24, 07:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,227
Posted By Hondo6

I'd guess it's proportionally about the same...

I'd guess it's proportionally about the same number, percentage-wise, as the number who claim that a too-large rear sprocket is the problem without bothering to check the RD's published...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 239
Posted By Hondo6

If those shifters were indeed part of Shimano's...

If those shifters were indeed part of Shimano's Light Action SIS line, they're likely the SL-S434. These were made in both 6- and 7-speed variants.

Unfortunately, based on Shimano's EV for the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 629
Posted By Hondo6

OP: you indicated you were touring in "Europe",...

OP: you indicated you were touring in "Europe", but didn't say where. The "where" may prove important.

I seem to remember Bike Gremlin saying on his website that Campagnolo components/parts are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,114
Posted By Hondo6

Not sure I'd agree totally with the bolded...

Not sure I'd agree totally with the bolded statement. If I recall correctly, Shimano's Uniglide and it's associated freehub came out in the late 1970s - though it took a while for it to become widely...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,991
Posted By Hondo6

I noticed a number of threads yesterday that...

I noticed a number of threads yesterday that seemed to be having picture issues. Seems to be solved now, though. Now, getting back on-topic (no warnings required for link):
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,176,648
Posted By Hondo6

Ran across this auction listing for a NOS pair of...

Ran across this auction listing for a NOS pair of 3Rensho pedal straps in red.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/126396007633

Auction closes on Mon at 11:11PM EDT; listing has "Make Offer" enabled....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,986
Posted By Hondo6

Your bikes and your trip, so your call. And I'm...

Your bikes and your trip, so your call. And I'm certainly the wrong one to ask which would go over better in Japan.

Personally, I think bringing an Eroica-compliant 3Rensho back "home" to Eroica...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,521
Posted By Hondo6

According to this article on the Retrogrouch...

According to this article on the Retrogrouch website (https://bikeretrogrouch.blogspot.com/2014/01/classic-tubes-tange-and-ishiwata.html), that quote has been attributed to Tom Kellogg during the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 06:34 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,991
Posted By Hondo6

IMO posting images that might be interpreted as...

IMO posting images that might be interpreted as being sexually suggestive, or somehow otherwise NSFW, is probably not a "good thing". Maybe post a link - along with a "possibly NSFW" warning -...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-24, 07:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 529
Posted By Hondo6

Since the OP's profile gives a location of "down...

Since the OP's profile gives a location of "down under" - e.g., Australia - this link might be of a bit more use to him/her (shipping US/AUS and vice versa as I recall is pretty steep):
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,521
Posted By Hondo6

I've heard the same about both Ishiwata and Tange...

I've heard the same about both Ishiwata and Tange upper-end tubing. Specifically: while high-end Reynolds and Columbus tubing had the public name recognition, what I've read leads me to believe...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 525
Posted By Hondo6

I left the original text as it was originally...

I left the original text as it was originally written and struck it through. Here's a step-by-step, best as I can reconstruct it from memory and the comments above.

1. I noted the OP's original...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 525
Posted By Hondo6

I misread my mm-to-inches calculation of 0.6/25.4...

I misread my mm-to-inches calculation of 0.6/25.4 as 0.00236" - not 0.0236" - thus leading to my original comment above. When I read Andy's later comment, I checked and realized I'd made the error....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 525
Posted By Hondo6

If I recall correctly, crown races for threaded...

If I recall correctly, crown races for threaded headsets are designed to be a press fit, requiring a driver to install and a tool to remove (though the latter can be done by other means as well).
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-24, 01:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 379
Posted By Hondo6

Might want to check that again. The late Sheldon...

Might want to check that again. The late Sheldon Brown's website gives two different Shimano specifications for a triple crank: 45mm for road, and 47.5mm to 50mm for MTB.

I'll also note that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 12:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 280
Posted By Hondo6

For those interested: here's what BF member (and...

For those interested: here's what BF member (and wealth of cycling knowledge) T-Mar had to say in comparing Aelle and Zeta not quite 5 years ago:

https://www.bikeforums.net/21039890-post8.html
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 644
Posted By Hondo6

Apparently the Grateful Dead were big Raleigh...

Apparently the Grateful Dead were big Raleigh fans. :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-09-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,433
Posted By Hondo6

Knowing precisely what you have now in the way of...

Knowing precisely what you have now in the way of hubs would be a great help. Even as a newbie, you can post photos to your gallery and someone here will likely give a "pic assist" and post them here...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,810
Posted By Hondo6

The OP is in southern Italy. He may have tool...

The OP is in southern Italy. He may have tool availability issues regarding reasonably-priced hand tools (e.g., from Harbor Freight et al) that we don't in the US.

We in the US often forget just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 14,767
Posted By Hondo6

Oh, well - I guess it was still worth mentioning....

Oh, well - I guess it was still worth mentioning. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 446
Posted By Hondo6

Might possibly also be an old non-FFS Selecta...

Might possibly also be an old non-FFS Selecta crankset using the same Octa-joint spindle/cup/crank/chainring design.
...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-21-23, 11:04 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,104
Posted By Hondo6

We're all speculating at this point. But IMO if...

We're all speculating at this point. But IMO if the last nearly 60 years of cycling’s history teaches us anything, it’s that some degree of skepticism regarding PED use is warranted.

The TdF...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-19-23, 04:44 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,104
Posted By Hondo6

Agreed - hence my alternative about something...

Agreed - hence my alternative about something currently undetectable being used.

Time will tell.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-19-23, 04:11 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,104
Posted By Hondo6

Bingo. Per this Reuters article, the TdF...

Bingo.

Per this Reuters article, the TdF overall leader is tested daily (https://www.reuters.com/sports/cycling/tour-de-france-leader-vingegaard-tested-four-times-last-two-days-2023-07-19/)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-23, 06:59 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,605
Posted By Hondo6

Sorry, I missed the fact that you'd already...

Sorry, I missed the fact that you'd already posted a link to the original.

Thanks for creating that annotated edition of "Sunset for Suntour". Paul Brodek's addendum is certainly worth reading...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-23, 04:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,605
Posted By Hondo6

The late Paul Brodek provided an addendum to...

The late Paul Brodek provided an addendum to Berto's "Sunset for Suntour" article. This link is to a copy of Berto's article that includes Brodek's addendum. IMO Brodek's addendum is excellent as...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-23, 11:02 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,412
Posted By Hondo6

That makes two of us - until I found and read...

That makes two of us - until I found and read that article, neither did I.

Hope you enjoyed the article.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-04-23, 08:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,299
Posted By Hondo6

Thanks for taking the time to weigh in here, ...

Thanks for taking the time to weigh in here, pastorbobnlnh. Thought I remembered that you recommended and used grease in freewheel bearing races, but wanted to double-check.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-04-23, 04:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,299
Posted By Hondo6

I understand that greasing the pawls/springs of a...

I understand that greasing the pawls/springs of a freewheel is not a good idea. My question to pastorbobnlnh was in regards to his opinion regarding whether using light oil or grease on the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-03-23, 01:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,412
Posted By Hondo6

For the curious, more info about the old 1" pitch...

For the curious, more info about the old 1" pitch chain and chainwheels/sprockets can be found here:
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-03-23, 08:56 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,577
Posted By Hondo6

OP: you haven't mentioned the state of the hub...

OP: you haven't mentioned the state of the hub cups. I presume you've inspected them and that they show no evidence of pitting/other damage along the bearing wear track. If not, you really should do...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-23, 06:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 925
Posted By Hondo6

I don't think that piece is removable. See ...

I don't think that piece is removable. See

http://pardo.net/bike/pic/fail-059/000.html

FWIW: the link is non-secure HTTP (e.g., "http" vice "https"); this forum's software appears to convert...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-30-23, 11:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,220
Posted By Hondo6

I don't think it does, and unless I missed it the...

I don't think it does, and unless I missed it the webpage the Envoy page the OP linked doesn't mention one.

The OP said he "converted to electric with a Bafang mid drive". From a very cursory...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-23, 01:10 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 7,649
Posted By Hondo6

He didn't look a whole lot better 2 years...

He didn't look a whole lot better 2 years earlier, at 50:

Jay Blakesburg Photography/Garcia, Dec 16 1992...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-23, 04:49 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,980
Posted By Hondo6

I'd say "unusually lucky". Even highly...

I'd say "unusually lucky". Even highly puncture-resistant tires (like Conti Gatorskins and Super Sports) or tires with flat-protection strips flat when you run over a nail you didn't see.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-23, 05:54 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,138
Posted By Hondo6

Don't ya just love those non-standard...

Don't ya just love those non-standard "corner-case" standards?:bang:

This is the primary reason I'll probably never own an old Raleigh or French bike. Far too many of them use obsolete or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-24-23, 04:56 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,725
Posted By Hondo6

You might want to actually read the links I...

You might want to actually read the links I posted. The DS dropout is not where the force causing the bending moment on a freewheel rear axle is applied. Rather, it's applied at the rear sprockets...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-23-23, 08:12 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,725
Posted By Hondo6

Pretty sure it actually makes the problem worse. ...

Pretty sure it actually makes the problem worse.

In the case of a hub cone, I'm reasonably sure the fulcrum points are the edges of the cone (the rest of the cone provides support to the axle)....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-23, 02:35 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,788
Posted By Hondo6

wheelgofar: should you decide the 27" Super...

wheelgofar: should you decide the 27" Super Champion 58 40-hole rim is excess to your needs and decide to get rid of it, there is someone who posted looking for same today...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-19-23, 02:34 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,290
Posted By Hondo6

FWIW: here are a pair of links to what the late...

FWIW: here are a pair of links to what the late Jobst Brandt had to say about the subject:

https://www.sheldonbrown.com/brandt/slicks.html

https://yarchive.net/bike/slicks.html

This photo of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-23, 04:19 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,212
Posted By Hondo6

It's possible you won't find one or that you...

It's possible you won't find one or that you won't recognize it easily.

Various sources I've seen indicate Shimano likely started its current 2-character date coding (1st character for year, A...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-23, 08:07 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,383
Posted By Hondo6

De nada, amigo. No one is their normal self when...

De nada, amigo. No one is their normal self when hurting badly.

Spouse periodically has migraines; I on occasion get severe sinus headaches (have off and on for decades). We've compared symptoms,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-23, 02:02 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 7,649
Posted By Hondo6

Apparently Hi-E made some skewers that were 100%...

Apparently Hi-E made some skewers that were 100% aluminum alloy - including the skewer rods.

https://www.bikeforums.net/22526081-post65.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-23, 06:17 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,383
Posted By Hondo6

eBay auctions with reserve prices still pop up on...

eBay auctions with reserve prices still pop up on eBay occasionally for bikes/parts, but from what I've seen they appear to be pretty rare.

I've never understood why anyone would put an item up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-23, 05:13 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,383
Posted By Hondo6

I agree that the overwhelming majority of eBay...

I agree that the overwhelming majority of eBay vendors do appear to be honest, and care about their reputations.

I've ordered a few things on eBay from non-English speaking locations.

If I need...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-23, 02:07 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,383
Posted By Hondo6

I wish I could say the same about never running...

I wish I could say the same about never running into a shady eBay vendor. Unfortunately, I've personally had one really bad experience with eBay.

How bad? Well, I had a vendor who not only...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-13-23, 01:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 760
Posted By Hondo6

OP: you haven't specifically identified which RSX...

OP: you haven't specifically identified which RSX STI shifters you have. There were 3 variants: ST-A410, ST-A416, and ST-A417. I believe the A410 was the 7-speed set, while the A416 and A417 were the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-23, 12:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 746
Posted By Hondo6

You're welcome. Hope it works for you.

You're welcome. Hope it works for you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-23, 10:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 746
Posted By Hondo6

Depending on your setup, this one appears to be...

Depending on your setup, this one appears to be asymmetrical and reasonably close in overall length (122mm). It might work if (a) either side gives you an acceptable chainline, and (b) you could live...
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