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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-18, 11:15 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,585
Posted By XC2007

3 speed Cyclo gear

What's the going rate for a NOS Cyclo 3 speed gear, meant for a SA hub and derailleur?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-10, 05:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 753
Posted By XC2007

The timing rings will not change. I think...

The timing rings will not change. I think protracted climbs, as we did in Montana, require sitting the whole way up. A Biopace granny theoretically gives us more power only if we're in-phase. So if...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-10, 01:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 753
Posted By XC2007

I'll keep the large and middle rings as is. When...

I'll keep the large and middle rings as is. When I rode cross-country with my son we kept the cranks out-of-phase which helped in the Rockies. With my wife in Glacier NP, I know she likes to be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-10, 12:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 753
Posted By XC2007

mixing Biopace granny gear with ramped/pinned middle and large

I am preparing our tandem for a self-supported credit card tour and want to gear it down more. I run Ultegra triple crank with 52/42/30 and have a Biopace 28 ring I'm considering switching to. I have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-10, 05:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 576
Posted By XC2007

Alternatively....you could streamline the cable...

Alternatively....you could streamline the cable housing if you ran continuous housing and used 3 cable clamps instead of the braze-on mounts. The wire would be better protected from corrosion in full...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-10, 12:52 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,859
Posted By XC2007

I ran an old Suntour friction barend shifter on...

I ran an old Suntour friction barend shifter on our triplet when I gave up getting crisp reliable FD shifting. FD shifts are less frequent so dropping my hand was not inconvenient. The 105 brifters...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-07-10, 09:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,144
Posted By XC2007

OMM rack on the canti bosses worked going across...

OMM rack on the canti bosses worked going across the US on our tandem with Ortlieb front and rear bags. They're worth the money. Zero problems with any of them.
Now the rack is off and we run a...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-07-10, 08:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,208
Posted By XC2007

26" wheels, 5 speed, chrome fenders, upright bars...

26" wheels, 5 speed, chrome fenders, upright bars is a Collegiate Tourist, probably Flamboyant Red. The name was on the chainguard in 1975.
27" wheels, 5 speed, painted fenders, upright bars was a 5...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-10, 07:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,071
Posted By XC2007

Agree with the posters - don't change it. A...

Agree with the posters - don't change it. A functioning derailleur is not a problem.
Consider putting it towards better tires or a case of your favorite brew.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-10, 09:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 844
Posted By XC2007

With more searching after you mentioned the 7703...

With more searching after you mentioned the 7703 was the triple lever, I found several sites showing the 7700C was for doubles only.....
This will be fine because I couldn't figure out where the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-10, 08:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 844
Posted By XC2007

Dura Ace ST 7700-C FD adjustment (used on double chainrings)

First time question, unable to find easily in archives. Thanks in advance.

I use a double crank with a double or triple compatible DA ST 7700-C brifter. I'm uncertain how best to adjust the cable...
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