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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-10, 06:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,035
Posted By vsantos

In the vintage BMX community, we use vinegar when...

In the vintage BMX community, we use vinegar when we need to remove rust from anything. It will need to sit a little bit depending on how much rust there is.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-10, 05:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 723
Posted By vsantos

I'm also interested in finding out info for a...

I'm also interested in finding out info for a recommend BB size for a set of Weyless Cranks. If anyone has any information, please post. I tried looking for a website, or even a number, but haven't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-10, 11:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,044
Posted By vsantos

You can probably remove the rust pretty easily...

You can probably remove the rust pretty easily though. I'd do a vinegar soak.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-10, 04:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,047
Posted By vsantos

Alright. I received the 30mm bolt in the mail, I...

Alright. I received the 30mm bolt in the mail, I stuck it in the drill press, and while it was spinning i held up sand paper around it to take off ever so little metal. It's a really snug fit, but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-10, 08:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,047
Posted By vsantos

I'll take it slow and make sure to stop at the...

I'll take it slow and make sure to stop at the snug fit. I wish I had ordered a couple of those bolts instead of one as a backup.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-10, 06:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,047
Posted By vsantos

I don't know why I didn't think of just sanding...

I don't know why I didn't think of just sanding around the nut to take off some metal till it just fits. I ordered a longer recessed nut (the included nut is way too short for this), when I get it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-10, 05:20 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,047
Posted By vsantos

I'm going to wait a little bit for more responses...

I'm going to wait a little bit for more responses and visit the LBS before I drill. I was hoping someone would have one of the Lemonds with the same carbon fiber brake bridge to maybe take a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-10, 02:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,047
Posted By vsantos

I picked up the frame for super cheap, the guy...

I picked up the frame for super cheap, the guy selling it had no idea about bikes and probably kept it outside. I didn't expect to get much information from him. I'll check the LBS, but I'm not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-10, 12:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,047
Posted By vsantos

I'm trying to mount the Nashbar road caliper. ...

I'm trying to mount the Nashbar road caliper. That metal insert is the same size on both ends, so it's straight through. I measured with a caliper. It is about 0.5 mm too small for the recessed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-10, 03:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,047
Posted By vsantos

Help. How do I mount the rear caliper on a Lemond Buenos Aires?

I have a 2004 Lemond Buenos Aires. I received only the frame. This is probably really amateur, but I'm lost on how to mount this rear caliper. The front caliper mounted fine, with the recessed...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-04-10, 10:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 405
Posted By vsantos

Thanks for the link, I read through it. Time to...

Thanks for the link, I read through it. Time to search for parts.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-04-10, 06:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 405
Posted By vsantos

Wow, quick response. Thanks. Do all stem...

Wow, quick response. Thanks.

Do all stem clamps differ in size from bottom stem bolt to top stem bolt? Ok another question, does it matter that I have a non-integrated headset? It seems as if...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-04-10, 06:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 405
Posted By vsantos

Just got a frame. Fork question.

Hey everyone,
I'm new here, and new to road bikes in general. I picked up a 2004 Lemond Buenos Aires frame for really cheap locally, but it was only the frame. How do I pick a fork without knowing...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-26-10, 12:00 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,068
Posted By vsantos

I am having the same thing happen on my 2004...

I am having the same thing happen on my 2004 Silver Buenos Aires. The paint was bubbling up around the bottom bracket. I decided to take the silver paint off the whole frame. I have it down to...
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