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Forum: Northern California
09-08-14, 10:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,355
Posted By bifo

I'm usually at the top by 8am from Bernal side...

I'm usually at the top by 8am from Bernal side and down to Harry, and then back to the top to Bernal with no issues. Not even any sightings of the IBM security. Sometimes they even lift the Bernal...
Forum: Northern California
09-08-14, 11:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,355
Posted By bifo

I'm resurrecting this thread because it's become...

I'm resurrecting this thread because it's become relevant as of late.

Once again IBM is disallowing through access through it's South San Jose hilltop campus. I have been turned away on 09/30/14....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-15-11, 03:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 19,525
Posted By bifo

Very helpful thread that helped me to bleed my...

Very helpful thread that helped me to bleed my Hayes Sole brakes.

With the posts above I was able to put together a bleed kit which consists of items I found around the house, except for the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-06-11, 10:53 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 688
Posted By bifo

Santa Cruz Juliana

Hi,

My sister bought this bike but it just sits around doing nothing. It's in brand new shape and probably has less than 10 miles on it. The new price I've found is $1500 online...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-11-11, 07:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,119
Posted By bifo

why only $200 when you could get double that?

why only $200 when you could get double that?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-09-11, 11:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,119
Posted By bifo

How do I tell if it's Record? I'm going to...

How do I tell if it's Record?

I'm going to try to part it out this weekend and take some macro pics. I'll post them up.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-09-11, 11:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,119
Posted By bifo

Any ideas what the headset would fetch? Should I...

Any ideas what the headset would fetch? Should I include it w/ the frame and fork?

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc228/mdby/derosa/IMG_3101.jpg
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-09-11, 10:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,119
Posted By bifo

I'm in Downtown Los Angeles. Thanks for all...

I'm in Downtown Los Angeles.

Thanks for all this great info.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-09-11, 10:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,119
Posted By bifo

Ok. I'll hold off. Maybe slap it on ebay.

Ok. I'll hold off. Maybe slap it on ebay.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-09-11, 10:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,119
Posted By bifo

I've been txting him back and forth and have come...

I've been txting him back and forth and have come to a $300 figure w/ the components.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-09-11, 08:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,119
Posted By bifo

How much can i get for this De Rosa frame?

I believe it's a 1986 De Rosa - SLX, 60 cm. c-t-c. Similar to the bike here:
http://www.raydobbins.com/derosa/

It has surface rust on it. I've removed most of it w/ naval jelly. I could really...
Forum: Southern California
07-24-08, 10:54 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 343
Posted By bifo

lax: looking for a route from the westside to SGV

Hi, I'm looking for a safe route from the west la (Olympic & westwood) to San Gabriel Valley (Valley & Del Mar). Any suggestions would be appreciated. thx
Forum: Southern California
06-18-08, 10:17 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,942
Posted By bifo

they were pretty slow to pave from cross creek to...

they were pretty slow to pave from cross creek to sunset, and they havent even started laying asphalt yet south of sunset. i wouldnt expect them to complete it for another month.
Forum: Southern California
06-12-08, 11:17 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,942
Posted By bifo

surface grinding has now reached from sunset to...

surface grinding has now reached from sunset to chataqua
Forum: Southern California
06-10-08, 10:57 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,942
Posted By bifo

Surface grinding has continued south of Sunset to...

Surface grinding has continued south of Sunset to Temescal.

Resurfacing has completed on the PCH north of Sunset.
Forum: Southern California
06-08-08, 11:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,500
Posted By bifo

i went on the 10 mile family ride. it was...

i went on the 10 mile family ride. it was upsetting to see a group of riders riding in single file at high speeds with no regard to any of the other riders. this was not a race nor should it have...
Forum: Southern California
06-07-08, 10:45 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,942
Posted By bifo

rojon10 is correct. there remains a .25+ mi...

rojon10 is correct. there remains a .25+ mi stretch of the PCH north of Sunset that remains unpaved. this has not deterred a handful of cyclists that i saw out there the other day. give it another...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-08, 12:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 430
Posted By bifo

single use.. .that's what i figure so should i...

single use.. .that's what i figure so should i discard the partially used cart?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-08, 11:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 430
Posted By bifo

should i worry about a partially used co2 cart damaging the rubber seals?

should i be worried about a partially used co2 cart damaging the rubber seals to my co2 pump?

this is for a blackburn airfix.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-08, 04:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 426
Posted By bifo

thank you.

thank you.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-08, 04:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 426
Posted By bifo

where can i get these brake washers?

where can i get these brake washers? they are used w/ the older non-recessed road calipers. is there a specific name they go by?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/23110134@N02/2536635887/...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-08, 10:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,766
Posted By bifo

thanks will modify. sure beats spending $20 on a...

thanks will modify. sure beats spending $20 on a one-time use tool.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-08, 10:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,766
Posted By bifo

removing freewheel cassette on an old Shimano 600

Can someone give me any insight on how to remove the freewheel cassette on an old Shimano 600? I already have a Park FR-2 which is slightly too large to fit the notches in the freewheel. I can grind...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-08, 08:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 439
Posted By bifo

dimensions for the rear eyelets on a 1987 Cannondale touring frame?

anyone know the dimensions for the rear eyelets on a 1987 Cannondale touring bike?

i need to purchase screws to mount my rear rack to the eyelets on the rear drops on a 1987 cannondale touring...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-08, 12:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 652
Posted By bifo

here's the bulk of my tools. everything you see...

here's the bulk of my tools. everything you see in the allied box fits snugly. i just added the crank puller to the box and it takes little forced to get it closed.

not pictured:
metric...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-08, 11:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 21,043
Posted By bifo

i used sta-lube fogging spray that was readily...

i used sta-lube fogging spray that was readily available at my local auto parts store, though it was the only brand they carried. the stuff had no odor as apposed to wd-40 which has a strong odor.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-08, 10:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 607
Posted By bifo

speaking of torque. this thread got me looking...

speaking of torque. this thread got me looking for a torquing guide which i found on the park site:

http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=88
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-08, 05:46 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,803
Posted By bifo

shimano 600 downtube friction shifters off my...

shimano 600 downtube friction shifters off my bike:

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc228/mdby/L1000189b.jpg

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc228/mdby/L1000193b.jpg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-08, 12:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 531
Posted By bifo

thanks everyone. i went over the cables and...

thanks everyone.

i went over the cables and pivot point w/ some tri-flow.

it seems that the biggest problem is the rear derailleur hanger joint. this does not move freely, even after some lube...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-08, 10:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,638
Posted By bifo

i had the same problem w/ my spindle & cup BB,...

i had the same problem w/ my spindle & cup BB, but it turned out that the crank bolts were loose. i made the mistake of greasing the threads on the crank bolts so they came loose. i cleaned up the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-08, 01:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 531
Posted By bifo

friction shifter problem

i have an old 10-speed with the old style shimano 600 friction shifters. i've managed to get the shifting to work when upshifting on all gears, but i'm having problems downshifting from the 2nd to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-07, 08:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,736
Posted By bifo

Here is the vintage lever compared against a BMX...

Here is the vintage lever compared against a BMX brake lever's barrel adjuster. As you can see, a modern day ferule will not fit nor work with the vintage lever. The last picture is of a universal...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-07, 01:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,736
Posted By bifo

where to order brake lever parts - clamp & ferrule

OTHER THAN EBAY, where can I order brake lever parts for this type of lever. I need the c-clamp and a brake ferrule.



The C-clamp, not sure what the technical term is, is the seperate piece...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-09-07, 06:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 566
Posted By bifo

thanks for your input everyone. this forum is...

thanks for your input everyone. this forum is quite helpful.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-09-07, 12:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 566
Posted By bifo

chainline is perfect. i guess i'll need to push...

chainline is perfect. i guess i'll need to push the crank out 1-2mm to distance the spider from the stays without affecting the chainline too much.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-09-07, 02:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 566
Posted By bifo

replacing cup & bearing BB w/ a cartridge BB

Can you advise me on the correct bottom bracket size I need? I've replaced the original cup & bearing BB with a cartridge BB. I purchased a Tange BB 107 and it's too short on the right by 3mm. It's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-06-07, 05:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,227
Posted By bifo

I'll keep that in mind. I hope that my...

I'll keep that in mind. I hope that my over-torquing the nut hadn't caused the seat tube to go out of round. we'll find out soon. I'm going to get a few of the Sugino seatpost binder bolts i posted...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-06-07, 11:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 826
Posted By bifo

I have a seatpost rack purchased from...

I have a seatpost rack purchased from Performance. The max load is 25lbs. You'll need to torque the mounting bolts pretty tight to get a solid non-squeaking fit, so I wouldn't recommend it for a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-05-07, 10:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,227
Posted By bifo

thanks. the only binder bolt i could find...

thanks.

the only binder bolt i could find online is the Camppy bolt:
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/Profile.cfm?SKU=6421&item=50-0600&slitrk=search&slisearch=true

Anyone know of anything...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-05-07, 07:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,227
Posted By bifo

There is no threaded side. there's just a bolt...

There is no threaded side. there's just a bolt and a nut.

I can use a screwdriver as the other poster stated but I want to avoid any scratching to the frame.

HEre's a pic:
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-07, 07:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 668
Posted By bifo

thanks everyone. i'll return the post and get a...

thanks everyone. i'll return the post and get a 26.6.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-07, 02:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 668
Posted By bifo

what are the consequences for using a seatpost too small?

the original post is 26.6 and i bought a 26.2. i was hoping to just use the seatpost clamp to secure it
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-05-07, 01:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,227
Posted By bifo

expanding the seatpost clamp

anyone know of a better way than to pry open the seatpost clamp to expand it to allow for easy insertion/adustment of the seatpost? is there a trick out there or an expanding vise i can use? i dont...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-07, 01:59 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 17,014
Posted By bifo

i used a crowbar and hammered the claw against...

i used a crowbar and hammered the claw against the rivets to pry them off. the rivets came out in good enough shape to reuse but i suggest you use some sort of adhesive so the badge/rivets dont fall...
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