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MattRennick 04-28-09 08:30 AM


Originally Posted by operator (Post 8811170)
Hey matt, did you enjoy that wimmins saddle :P

Riding home on this:

http://www.makergo.com/shutup/images...09/comfort.jpg

Was definitely better than riding home on this:

http://www.makergo.com/shutup/images...009/stolen.jpg

And believe me, I tried... no fun. Ok, maybe a little fun.

Seriously, though, thanks a lot!

I know I said I'd bring it by today but it sucks out so if it's all the same to you I'll bring it by when it's not pouring...

operator 04-28-09 08:44 AM

Don't worry about returning it, that was going to be a donation to bike pirates anyways hehehehehehe


Originally Posted by trueno92 (Post 8813599)
AND cranks + 80's style bottom bracket... can someone lead class on these older style bottom brackets? I need to get schooled on them as it looks like its just held with 2 notched rings on either end of the bb shell?

Post a picture of this new ride?

trueno92 04-28-09 09:20 AM

yesterday's craigslist special:

Lugged Miele with Plain Gauge Ishiwata tubing! Its the tange 5 that hipsters crave in their dreams!

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/9702/miele.jpg


I already know that the most expensive thing this bike will get is going to be the fender set..

the bottom bracket is as per sheldon browns website about the older bottom bracket style.

this one may be shot.. are they dollars to replace?
thanks in advance if anyone has spare junk kicking around...

operator 04-28-09 09:24 AM

Most def just a regular english 68x whatever bottom bracket. You have 9999 different crank/bb choices readily available. Did you get a crank with that bike or is everything as we see there.

kergin 04-28-09 09:24 AM

Is the BB Italian or English? I'm betting English. I have a set of SS cranks + BB to donate.

shapelike 04-28-09 09:28 AM

Yay, the warrantied Devinci is in! To craigslist with ye!

2wheelsgood 04-28-09 09:34 AM

Matt - That totally sucks! The loss of property is only the half of it too, it's the feeling of being a helpless victim that is the real kicker! I freelocked my bike for about 10 minutes yesterday while I ran in to the grocery store and nearly crapped my pants out of anxiety.

jet sanchEz 04-28-09 09:43 AM


Originally Posted by trueno92 (Post 8814015)
yesterday's craigslist special:

Lugged Miele with Plain Gauge Ishiwata tubing! Its the tange 5 that hipsters crave in their dreams!

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/9702/miele.jpg


I already know that the most expensive thing this bike will get is going to be the fender set..

the bottom bracket is as per sheldon browns website about the older bottom bracket style.

this one may be shot.. are they dollars to replace?
thanks in advance if anyone has spare junk kicking around...


This bike will look great with a set of chrome fenders and yep, that rear wheel is still here, I believe the hub is a 126mm width. I am very mobile so can meet up with you wherever/whenever...

trueno92 04-28-09 09:47 AM


Originally Posted by operator (Post 8814041)
Most def just a regular english 68x whatever bottom bracket. You have 9999 different crank/bb choices readily available. Did you get a crank with that bike or is everything as we see there.

thanks for the el-prompto reply. come back out to the donut, i can almost not get dropped now with the warm weather around, and i have gone clipless as per ur recommendation!

the bike came as what u see there except for the stem, which i already had. its straight and doesn't seem to be rotted, except for surface rust.. on the driveside chainstay.. for $20, did i do okay?
i know miele's around toronto are really common.

I'd be looking for the cheapest overall crank/bb setup, but it looks like Kergin has answered that call...!

trueno92 04-28-09 09:58 AM


Originally Posted by jet sanchEz (Post 8814193)
This bike will look great with a set of chrome fenders and yep, that rear wheel is still here, I believe the hub is a 126mm width. I am very mobile so can meet up with you wherever/whenever...


check ur pm's and we can go from there, i think 126mm will fit this frame perfect.


wow, with all these donations my budget may get a chance to extend to chrome fenders. I was being budget conscious and leaving it to MEC:

http://images2.powerreviews.com/medi...64714_full.jpg

http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_d...5524442623130#


I got drops/pedals/chainring etc salvaged from other older projects.. would u guys hate me if i threw the rear wheel on there with 6 cogs and left it as a single speed with no derailleurs?

elTwitcho 04-28-09 10:01 AM

That sucks Matt. Until I can pick up some ball bearings and super glue I've got my saddle attached to my frame with an old chain but even that is only really a mild deterrent. ****ing crackheads are the worst :crash:

elTwitcho 04-28-09 10:02 AM


Originally Posted by trueno92 (Post 8814314)
I got drops/pedals/chainring etc salvaged from other older projects.. would u guys hate me if i threw the rear wheel on there with 6 cogs and left it as a single speed with no derailleurs?

All the people I've seen around TO running that setup don't seem to have any problems. Just leave the pie plate on for added style points ;)

trueno92 04-28-09 10:10 AM


Originally Posted by elTwitcho (Post 8814354)
All the people I've seen around TO running that setup don't seem to have any problems. Just leave the pie plate on for added style points ;)

if style = anti-theft, then im down with that.

a buddy threw out the idea of leaving the ideal cog on there, get the chainline sorted and spacing out the freehub with zipties...

my original suggestion was cutting down pvc pipe... but i like zipties more.. lol

MattRennick 04-28-09 10:55 AM


Originally Posted by 2wheelsgood (Post 8814130)
Matt - That totally sucks! The loss of property is only the half of it too, it's the feeling of being a helpless victim that is the real kicker! I freelocked my bike for about 10 minutes yesterday while I ran in to the grocery store and nearly crapped my pants out of anxiety.

Yeah dude, that's exactly it! I know it's just stuff and stuff can be replaced but I really try to not get my **** stolen so I hate that someone got one over on me... you know? That's the third saddle in the last years... You'd figure that I'd start welding that **** on!

pyze-guy 04-28-09 10:58 AM


Originally Posted by shapelike (Post 8809871)
If there's a working trio of shifter/derailleur/cassette in there I'm in. I just realized I need a longer chain, too, but I can just buy that if you don't have one.

All yours. Eventually I want them back as I am going to build my wife a 1x8 commuter. When do you need the parts? I'm home Thurs and Fri most of the time as I will be moving into the house those days.

nerdsgirth 04-28-09 02:58 PM

OH SNAP!

Vintage Cyclops Frameset and Bars
Vintage Custom-Built Track Bicycle Frame Set with Bars Built by: Canadian builder Mike Mulholland (Toronto, ON) Steel frame and fork Lugged frame Tube set: unknown Year: unknown Frame Size: 57 cm (bb to centre of top tube) Seat post size: either 26 or 26.8 mm Top tube measurement: 57 cm (centre of head tube to centre of seat tube) Seat tube to head tube drop: 10 mm English bottom bracket threading Columbus track ends/ dropouts Shaped chain stays Frame and fork are in great condition and paint is in good shape. A great ride! NOTE: Price includes headset, stem and track bars. Drop handlebars: 41 cm aluminum Cinelli criterium bars Stem: 120mm aluminum Cinelli Reason for selling: not going to track often enough, the bike deserves more use. This custom frame and fork were built in Toronto by Mike Mulholland who passed away in 2006. It’s hard to find info about the Cyclops company and its bikes because the company was a very small family-run frame building company. Cyclops was known locally for building very fine track racing frames, as well as road and touring bikes. Link to Pictures: http://kitchener.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and...AdIdZ107219324

Price: $550 Contact: Jasmin Hofer
519.595.8967
jasmin.hofer@gmail.com
Posted: 04/17/2009

operator 04-28-09 03:06 PM

You better buy that nerdsgirth

kergin 04-28-09 03:58 PM

Are there even any local framebuilders left in Toronto? I'd be kinda nice to buy a frame from someone brazing in their garage.

cavernmech 04-28-09 04:19 PM


Originally Posted by shapelike (Post 8813402)
"Killer"

Hmmmmm...Interesting.

vainglorious 04-28-09 04:22 PM


Originally Posted by trueno92 (Post 8814406)
if style = anti-theft, then im down with that.

a buddy threw out the idea of leaving the ideal cog on there, get the chainline sorted and spacing out the freehub with zipties...

my original suggestion was cutting down pvc pipe... but i like zipties more.. lol

hey, i did the pvc pipe thing with mine! wooooo! GHETTO! but i love it.

vainglorious 04-28-09 04:24 PM

btw, anyone experienced in dealing with cottered cranks? i need to yank these babies off cos the 52tooth chainring is getting to be a pain in the arse..

elTwitcho 04-28-09 04:29 PM

I need to get some ball bearings to put into my seatpost bolts, would a bike shop make the most sense to buy loose ball bearings or is this the kind of stuff a home depot would have for cheaper?

cavit8 04-28-09 04:51 PM


Originally Posted by elTwitcho (Post 8817077)
I need to get some ball bearings to put into my seatpost bolts, would a bike shop make the most sense to buy loose ball bearings or is this the kind of stuff a home depot would have for cheaper?

Go to a bike shop and you'll likely get some old bearings for free if you beg nicely.

nerdsgirth 04-28-09 05:06 PM


Originally Posted by operator (Post 8816628)
You better buy that nerdsgirth

I would, but I already called up Jet and he is on his way back from Kitchener ;) I hope someone buys it. That blue is intense!

I_bRAD 04-28-09 06:49 PM


Originally Posted by vainglorious (Post 8817063)
btw, anyone experienced in dealing with cottered cranks?

I'm pretty good with a hammer.


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