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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-10-08, 09:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 478
Posted By tkm433

Zunow

If you got the frame from me on ebay and it was chrome and a 48cm the bottom bracket shell is 68mm English threaded 1.37x24

I just picked up two Zunow bike for the parts being that they were the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-08, 12:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,672
Posted By tkm433

The Zunow is rare and it depends on who is...

The Zunow is rare and it depends on who is looking today and if the size is right

I just posted a small early 80's Zunow frame on ebay with a Buy-it-now price of $350 and it was gone in a day. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-08, 07:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,763
Posted By tkm433

My most recent finds from the world of...

My most recent finds from the world of Specialized
The first on is a 1983 Stumpjumper all stock except tires and seat
The other Stumpjumper is a 1990 or 91 model all stock except for the seat.

I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-08, 06:43 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,290
Posted By tkm433

Retro Fuji

Look what Fuji is offering for 2009! One of many of the Retro Line
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb300/ypvs/Connoisseur.jpg

Sizes:49cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 61cm
Colors:Blue/Chrome ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-08, 03:14 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 6,238
Posted By tkm433

I have been working in bike shops since the mid...

I have been working in bike shops since the mid 80's and I do not know how many old schwinn have come in the door that had been sitting forver that just needed a good bath and air in the tires and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-18-08, 03:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,092
Posted By tkm433

They are Shimano cartridge type made by Jagwire....

They are Shimano cartridge type made by Jagwire. Any of the Shimano type road inserts should work. The lomk below is to the site of Hawley.

http://www.hawleyusa.com/Webstore/onlinecatalog.aspx
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-08, 04:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 731
Posted By tkm433

Not enough info: As for the comment...

Not enough info:

As for the comment "Squeezing the rear together 4mm won't hurt anything." is the wrong way to go. By doing this you will put stress on the rear axle since the 126mm spacing hub...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-08, 03:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,330
Posted By tkm433

If it is a Peugeot it is not the PX10 but could...

If it is a Peugeot it is not the PX10 but could be the more common UO8 model. My first racing type bike was a Peugeot UO8 and it had the same type of bolt on Simplex rear derailleur, the three arm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-08, 02:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,619
Posted By tkm433

Beiing that you stated you are at 255 I would...

Beiing that you stated you are at 255 I would stick with staright gauge spokes! 3x both sides and use spoke prep.
If you are having to adjsut tension evry 1000 miles or so it could be due to many...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-08, 02:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 808
Posted By tkm433

Simple green is great! I use Simple Green and...

Simple green is great! I use Simple Green and your common kitchen dish soap and they seem to clean well without destroying the finsih. I use a soft fingernail.hand bush and one of the above cleaners...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-08, 02:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,613
Posted By tkm433

If you do not want the old crank arm yes your LBS...

If you do not want the old crank arm yes your LBS should be able to remove it without hurting your bike.

If it is a older bike as in non cartridge bottom bracket and it is the drive side I have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-08, 01:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,604
Posted By tkm433

If it was mine and I did not want it I would part...

If it was mine and I did not want it I would part it out om ebay and keep the parts that I wanted. I would hold out for no less than $400 but I feel it might be worth more if the frame is not dented...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-08, 07:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 396
Posted By tkm433

Call me strange but I run a Shimano Ultegra road...

Call me strange but I run a Shimano Ultegra road cassette 12-27 9-speed and a Sram chain on any of my geared mountain bikes. I like the closer gears on the road cassette (I live in flat country) and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-08, 09:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 908
Posted By tkm433

With that rim you can mount any 27" tire if it...

With that rim you can mount any 27" tire if it will clear your frame and brakes. So if you want to use a 27x1, 27x1-1/8, 27x1-1/4 and even a 27x1-3/8 tire it will fit the rim. The issue comes to play...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-08, 09:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 485
Posted By tkm433

The bike was sold under two names in the 70's and...

The bike was sold under two names in the 70's and it was bike ahead of its time until it had a fork issue. Your fork has been replaced and it appears as if the rear derailluer and pedals are also...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-06-08, 09:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,092
Posted By tkm433

The 600AX and Dura-Ace AX brake pads were the...

The 600AX and Dura-Ace AX brake pads were the same and I even have some new never used one that are most likely as hard as a rock being now 25+ years old from when I got them and who knows how old...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-06-08, 04:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,742
Posted By tkm433

As stated above the plactic is normal and works...

As stated above the plactic is normal and works just fine.

DO NOT grease a square tapered spindle! As stated also above clean the spindle and the inside of the crank arm and install them as a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-08, 03:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 886
Posted By tkm433

I am new here but have been working in bike shops...

I am new here but have been working in bike shops since the early 80's and have built way to many wheels to count or remember.

As for spokes if you want a bright stainless steel almost a chrome...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-08, 03:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 752
Posted By tkm433

Zunow

What can you tell me about this frame? I bought the bike for its parts package or at least some of parts and being that I am 6'1" (some parts are not size specific) and this bike is lets say a...
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