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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-10, 01:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 570
Posted By cikal

Dropout Adjusting Screws

Hi, I'm wondering if these would work on a 1986 Raleigh Grand Prix:

http://www.treefortbikes.com/#navbar=pro___333222352719___576

Thanks!

If not, then where can I get a pair that does?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-11-10, 10:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 744
Posted By cikal

Seatpost Problem

I'm trying to fit a 27.2mm OD seatpost into a seattube on an older bike that's like 27.1mm, 26.8mm depending on where I take the measurement from.

Is there a way to fit the seatpost in here?
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-02-10, 11:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 611
Posted By cikal

Just sent an e-mail to him. Thank you! Any...

Just sent an e-mail to him. Thank you!

Any other suggestions?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-02-10, 01:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 611
Posted By cikal

Wheelset

I'm about to purchase a set of wheels and I'm thinking about having Universal Cycles build a custom pair for me (Velocity Fusions laced to Surlys). Does anyone have any experience with Universal...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-02-10, 12:48 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 469
Posted By cikal

WHOOPS I am an amateur. Forgive my silly...

WHOOPS I am an amateur. Forgive my silly question. :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-02-10, 12:33 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 469
Posted By cikal

Brake Caliper

Hi, I'm trying to maintenance an older bike and I took apart the brake calipers...now I'm having trouble reassembling them.

Here is a picture of what I'm working with:
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-29-10, 08:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 802
Posted By cikal

Good read, Fuji. And no I'm not tall at all....

Good read, Fuji.

And no I'm not tall at all. I can't find any NOS, good quality, inexpensive 165mm cranks - so 170mm will do.

Because of the age of the cranks, are they fragile or weaker than...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-28-10, 11:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 802
Posted By cikal

Double to Single Crankset Conversion

I would like to use the following crankset on a fixed gear bike I'm building.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-10, 01:47 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 14,885
Posted By cikal

Before I order a wheelset, I'm just wondering if...

Before I order a wheelset, I'm just wondering if this frame will fit 700c wheels. I'm pretty sure it will...but I just want to double check.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-10, 10:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,434
Posted By cikal

Alright...well, let me ask this: Does the...

Alright...well, let me ask this: Does the thigh-leathering make a difference in comfort? or...

I mean, I rather not go with the B15 Swallow since it's so expensive, and I rather go with the B17,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-10, 09:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,434
Posted By cikal

Brooks Road Saddle

I'm having a hard time choosing a saddle, but I've narrowed my selection down to the following four:

B17 Standard...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-16-10, 02:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 767
Posted By cikal

Cleaning an Entire Bike

I want to clean an old bike. All of the parts (the kickstand, brake levers, cranks, cassette, spokes, rims, headset, etc.) are covered in dirt and/or grease. How would I go about taking care of this?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-10, 11:14 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 14,885
Posted By cikal

Aight! Good stuff. Here is a list of the...

Aight! Good stuff.

Here is a list of the components I'm thinking about throwing on this frame:

Headset: Tange Levin JIS Headset (27mm crown race, 33.4mm stack height)
Quill/Stem: Nitto...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-10, 09:56 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 14,885
Posted By cikal

So, I found these: ...

So, I found these:

http://cgi.ebay.com/VELOCITY-DEEP-V-TRACK-FIXED-GEAR-WHEELSET-WHEELS-SILVER-/200475871942?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2ead4b0ac6#ht_2687wt_913

I wasn't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-03-10, 09:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,400
Posted By cikal

Lol...alright :) Any comments about grease?

Lol...alright :)

Any comments about grease?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-03-10, 07:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,400
Posted By cikal

I thought it was wise to get a seatpost 1-2mm...

I thought it was wise to get a seatpost 1-2mm smaller in diameter than the seat tube inner diameter?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-03-10, 04:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,400
Posted By cikal

Wait! Hahah...the information I provided was...

Wait! Hahah...the information I provided was inaccurate.

Correction: The seatpost says "27.2" ; when I measure the diameter of the outside seapost, it comes out to be 27.0mm. When I measure the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-10, 04:28 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 14,885
Posted By cikal

Right. It's the standard. But there are track...

Right. It's the standard. But there are track hubs made in many other sizes. So it doesn't matter if the rear spacing is 120mm or 135mm...either way there'll be a hub to match.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-03-10, 02:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,400
Posted By cikal

Overhauling Seatpost

Hi, I'm looking to overhaul my seatpost on my Bianchi Vigorelli. On Bianchi's website, it says the seatpost is "Bianchi Alloy," except it feels to be carbon fiber to me...it's definitely not a metal...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-10, 01:36 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 14,885
Posted By cikal

Why 120mm? I'm sure what I have will still...

Why 120mm? I'm sure what I have will still technically work. It's not as if I'm going to be using it on the drome :lol:

But maybe I'm wrong?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-10, 07:10 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 14,885
Posted By cikal

Kurt, Mike...thank you for your wisdom :) ...

Kurt, Mike...thank you for your wisdom :)

Can't wait to build this thing :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-10, 09:59 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 14,885
Posted By cikal

The reason I said I'd prefer to use a 130mm is...

The reason I said I'd prefer to use a 130mm is because I'm building a fixed gear...and I rather not spend $200+ on a Phil Wood 126mm track hub - since I've been unable to find a 126mm track hub...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-10, 08:49 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 14,885
Posted By cikal

thanks for your reply :) I'm mildly...

thanks for your reply :)

I'm mildly frustrated that this is the case with the dropouts :(

I'm having wheels built for the bike, so I really can't take any chances. Any other opinions on the hub...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-10, 03:37 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 14,885
Posted By cikal

I'm measuring the dropout spacing, and I'm not...

I'm measuring the dropout spacing, and I'm not getting a solid number. I'm getting somewhere between 125 and 130. Below is a picture of what I'm measuring...am I doing this incorrectly?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-10, 02:52 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 14,885
Posted By cikal

I'm most likely going to go with the headset...

I'm most likely going to go with the headset below:

http://harriscyclery.net/itemdetails.cfm?ID=2090#reviews

It was tough to find a JIS headset (referring to the 27mm crown race) with a short...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-10, 09:53 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 14,885
Posted By cikal

I'm probably going to chemically strip the paint,...

I'm probably going to chemically strip the paint, then send it off to be painted.

In the time between, what can/should I do to preclude any rusting?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-10, 12:14 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 14,885
Posted By cikal

Gotcha. Thanks for the help everyone :)

Gotcha. Thanks for the help everyone :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-10, 10:33 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 14,885
Posted By cikal

Quick question, what would you guys suspect the...

Quick question, what would you guys suspect the bottom bracket sizing to be like?

I'm about to pick up a caliper too. What do I measure to find the appropriate sized bottom bracket? I know I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-10, 12:13 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 14,885
Posted By cikal

Ah :( I was going by...

Ah :(

I was going by http://www.velo-orange.com/headsets.html

I apologize :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-10, 10:19 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 14,885
Posted By cikal

Thanks for your responses. I will invest in...

Thanks for your responses.

I will invest in a caliper.

As for the Tange Levin headsets Kurt mentioned, they do in fact have a very tall stack height (all are above 40mm, besides one which is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-10, 05:33 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 14,885
Posted By cikal

I got the crown race off...but how on earth am I...

I got the crown race off...but how on earth am I supposed to, when measuring with a ruler, differentiate between 26.4mm and 27mm? Impossible!

To figure out the stack height I measured the length...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-10, 11:20 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 14,885
Posted By cikal

Ah, gotcha^ Thanks.

Ah, gotcha^ Thanks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-10, 11:30 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 14,885
Posted By cikal

You're right - the frame is in relatively good...

You're right - the frame is in relatively good condition...I don't like the colorway, though. I'm not really trying to restore the frame to its original look, I'm just trying to clean it, get rid of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-10, 10:21 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 14,885
Posted By cikal

Thanks a ton for your input, USAZorro and Kurt....

Thanks a ton for your input, USAZorro and Kurt. Great stuff.

One more question, but certainly not the last (lol), if you don't mind...

How do I measure the crown race seat?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-10, 08:56 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 14,885
Posted By cikal

Also, I am trying to find a headset for this...

Also, I am trying to find a headset for this frame...so I can put the fork on, as well as a stem and handlebars. What kind of headset would this take? Thank you very much for your input. Would it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-10, 06:05 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 14,885
Posted By cikal

Alright, hm. Thank you for the information,...

Alright, hm. Thank you for the information, but...

If you do not mind, I would appreciate a thorough explanation of "media blasting." What specific media should be utilized for a Reynolds 531...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-10, 03:57 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 14,885
Posted By cikal

Thanks, Tejano, I just ordered the frame...

Thanks, Tejano,

I just ordered the frame w/fork off of eBay. It's scheduled to be delivered tomorrow. When it comes in I'll post more thorough pictures. As for now, I've edited my original post...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-10, 03:40 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 14,885
Posted By cikal

Restoring a Reynolds 531 Frame

edit* I am trying to find a headset for this frame...so I can put the fork on, as well as a stem and handlebars. What kind of headset would this take? Thank you very much for your input.

Bonjour....
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