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10-08-09 | 11:17 AM

#1451

tuz

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From: Toronto/Montréal

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Hey guys, I thought I'd share some of my latest brazing projects.

A front rack:

a "décaleur" with hanger

And, a derailleur! Bonus points if you can figure out how it works

10-08-09 | 12:54 PM

#1452

jet sanchEz

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So cool, I have always figured a front rack made out of old refrigerator shelves would be a fairly simple thing to do but I suck at the brazing.

10-08-09 | 12:59 PM

#1453

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From: Toronto, Canada

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sweet!

10-08-09 | 04:26 PM

#1454

nerdsgirth

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From: Toronto

Bikes: monster island fixie, Fisher sugar, sexine conversion, OLMO Superlight

Totally, best post in ages! I have always wanted to learn how to work with metal.

-the threadkiller.

10-08-09 | 04:37 PM

#1455

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From: Toronto, Canada

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we have an artisan in our midst

10-08-09 | 08:16 PM

#1456

jeremywhitehorn

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From: Toronto

Bikes: Menonite black urbanite, probably enough spare parts to make anther one.

now that's what i call arts and crafts!

10-09-09 | 03:59 AM

#1457

cavernmech

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I would love to talk to you about making me a front chainring keeper...kinda like the front derailleur cage in the pic. Very nice work.

In other news our clubs Cyclocross race is officially a go! Riverdale Park, November 22. Tons of race course shenanigans and prizes!

10-09-09 | 06:22 AM

#1458

shapelike

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From: Toronto

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cavernmech

i would love to talk to you about making me a front chainring keeper...kinda like the front derailleur cage in the pic. Very nice work.

In other news our clubs cyclocross race is officially a go! Riverdale park, november 22. Tons of race course shenanigans and prizes!

woot!

10-09-09 | 06:23 AM

#1459

shapelike

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From: Toronto

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tuz

Hey guys, I thought I'd share some of my latest brazing projects.

A front rack:

Add me to the list of people who want to talk to you about a project. I've always wanted a nice front rack for a city bike.

10-09-09 | 07:20 AM

#1460

tuz

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Hehe thanks guys

I love doing this but I'm pretty slow, inefficient, it takes a lot of my time and if you look closely, errr, it's not perfect.

But all in all, if I could do it with the very limited materials and tools I have, you guys should give it a try too! Ok I cheat I have access to a machine shop, but you don't really need one. I could give some sort of tutorial. Not that I have the authority though.

Anyway. I'm open to ideas! Keep-em coming.

10-09-09 | 08:44 AM

#1461

elTwitcho

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From: Toronto

Alleycat tomorrow!

Registration in Trinity Bellwoods by the Tennis courts at 1PM

Manifests go out at 1:45PM

Race Starts at 2:00PM and finishes by 4:00PM at the Amsterdam Brewery where there will be free beer and barbecued sausages.

Entry fee is 5 dollars, tons of messengers and commuters alike are going to be coming out.

10-09-09 | 02:05 PM

#1462

jet sanchEz

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Holy crap, why am I only hearing about this now?

https://news.therecord.com/News/Local/article/594915

10-09-09 | 02:08 PM

#1463

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holy ship!

10-09-09 | 02:20 PM

#1464

iherald

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Yeah, that was a RIM sponsored thing (I think). I was inches away from a person ride in Austin with Lance, but a teen that just finished fighting cancer got to go instead. I completely understand and would have suggested he go instead anyway, but damn would that have been cool.

Last edited by iherald; 10-09-09 at 02:30 PM.

10-09-09 | 03:40 PM

#1465

illenvillain

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does anyone have or know someone who has a road bike frame sizes 51-53cm for sale?
if so pm me

10-09-09 | 03:50 PM

#1466

iherald

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I don't know anyone, but the bike show is next weekend, if you are looking for a new one that might be a good spot.

10-09-09 | 03:54 PM

#1467

I_bRAD

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From: Cooper Ontario

Bikes: 2004 Litespeed Siena, 1996 Litespeed Obed, 1992 Miele (unknown model), 1982 Meile Uno LS.

hey iherald- still unable to get your rim. They're saying it might not be until the winter when the new stuff starts coming in, so perhaps keep your eyes open at the show! It was a 36h silver sun CR18 rim Keith had recommended.

10-09-09 | 07:15 PM

#1468

iherald

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Ok, no problem. so I need 36h silver 27 inch rim. Double walled. Correct? Can you tell me how much I should expect to pay?

10-09-09 | 11:07 PM

#1469

jet sanchEz

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Quote:

Originally Posted by illenvillain

does anyone have or know someone who has a road bike frame sizes 51-53cm for sale?
if so pm me

Is 54cm too big? This Pueguot on Kijiji is a good deal at $285 with RSX components and modern brifters for shifting....

https://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-s...AdIdZ160768452

10-10-09 | 06:41 AM

#1470

I_bRAD

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From: Cooper Ontario

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Quote:

Originally Posted by iherald

Ok, no problem. so I need 36h silver 27 inch rim. Double walled. Correct? Can you tell me how much I should expect to pay?

less than 35

10-10-09 | 08:21 AM

#1471

iherald

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guys on track bikes go from London to Paris in two days and do some cool stuff in between

https://hypebeast.com/blog/artoo/2009...me-of-my-life/

10-10-09 | 03:26 PM

#1472

veteran_youth

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jet sanchEz

Is 54cm too big? This Pueguot on Kijiji is a good deal at $285 with RSX components and modern brifters for shifting....

https://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-s...AdIdZ160768452

Just a word of caution to anyone looking at bikes of this vintage with STI shifters, make sure they still work and work well (defined 'positive' clicks) because if/when they go, expect to pay $250+ for a new set.

I mention this as over half the RSX shifters I see in the shop are kinda dodgy feeling, if they even still function at all. I think it is fair to peg avg STI shelf life at about a decade.