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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-15, 10:11 PM
Replies: 703
Views: 322,491
Posted By dundas

http://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/361558-r...

http://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/361558-retro-roadies-old-frames-sti-s-ergos-58.html

post #1430
They are Dura Ace. They are adjustable, and work nicely.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-15, 09:42 PM
Replies: 703
Views: 322,491
Posted By dundas

My 105 components were from a new bike that...

My 105 components were from a new bike that someone else upgraded. I used the threaded 105 bb that came with the group.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-12, 05:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,121
Posted By dundas

I put a 105 BB and crank on my Miyata 710. I like...

I put a 105 BB and crank on my Miyata 710. I like the setup a lot for what it's worth.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-12, 06:27 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,922
Posted By dundas

I'd be interested in checking one out too, but it...

I'd be interested in checking one out too, but it seems to me like there would be fewer reasons to stick with c&v ski equipment than c&v bikes. I'm not sure if there is a direct parallel between the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-11, 10:39 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,009
Posted By dundas

Around here a 'black and tan' is Guinness and...

Around here a 'black and tan' is Guinness and Strongbow. It's a good colour combination.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-11, 05:11 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,361
Posted By dundas

I understand not wanting to spend a lot of time...

I understand not wanting to spend a lot of time on CL etc. looking for a group, but you might get lucky. I bought a brand new 105 group very reasonably (crank, bb, brifters, cassette, chain, fdr,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-11, 07:31 PM
Replies: 703
Views: 322,491
Posted By dundas

I looked the bike up in the catalogue. Is the...

I looked the bike up in the catalogue. Is the smaller front wheel just because the frame is so small? In my opinion it's a pretty neat design - touring feel with a sporty look.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-11, 09:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 424
Posted By dundas

You can make a weekend out of it. Saturday is the...

You can make a weekend out of it. Saturday is the MEC Bikefest in Burlington.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-11, 05:00 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,803
Posted By dundas

I didn't cold set my Miyata 710 (on the previous...

I didn't cold set my Miyata 710 (on the previous page) but I did realign the rd hanger. I don't find it difficult to remove the rear wheel with the bike resting upside down on its saddle and bars.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-11, 08:03 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,803
Posted By dundas

^^ There's no reason why you can't swap things...

^^ There's no reason why you can't swap things back if you change your mind down the road.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-11, 08:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,736
Posted By dundas

I have a set of hard anodized Ukai rims that are...

I have a set of hard anodized Ukai rims that are a dark gold colour.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-11, 08:51 AM
Replies: 703
Views: 322,491
Posted By dundas

My 1986 710 with modern 105. ...

My 1986 710 with modern 105.
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee447/dundas2/IMG_2784.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-11, 08:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,374
Posted By dundas

One nice thing about the cable stops I posted...

One nice thing about the cable stops I posted above (Dura Ace) is that you can use them to adjust cable tension.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-11, 08:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,374
Posted By dundas

Like the previous post, I did this on my bike. I...

Like the previous post, I did this on my bike. I needed to use longer bolts than those that came with the hardware (the tension was too great). It may look a bit bulky, but it worked. To use a clamp...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-11, 09:48 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,803
Posted By dundas

http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee447/dundas2/...

http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee447/dundas2/IMG_2784.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee447/dundas2/IMG_2786.jpg
My first build is finally finished.
The 105 group was a brand new...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-11, 12:39 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,803
Posted By dundas

I found a clamp adaptor. Thanks for the input.

I found a clamp adaptor. Thanks for the input.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-11, 10:07 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,803
Posted By dundas

A question about front derailleurs when...

A question about front derailleurs when converting: my original front der. is a clamp-on Suntour Cyclone. I'm installing a 105 5600 group, but the new front der. is a braze on. The frame has no tab,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-11, 12:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,164
Posted By dundas

I was running a Suntour Perfect 6 speed with 600...

I was running a Suntour Perfect 6 speed with 600 - no problems. But if the original RD is in good shape it might be cheapest to pair shifters with that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-11, 03:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,164
Posted By dundas

Just to be clear, I'm suggesting Shimano 600...

Just to be clear, I'm suggesting Shimano 600 downtube shifters and rear dr. the same vintage as the bike (or keep the Cyclone) as a good indexed 6-speed option.
(Surreal: apologies if I've...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-11, 12:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,164
Posted By dundas

My 1986 Miyata 710 came with a Cyclone front dr....

My 1986 Miyata 710 came with a Cyclone front dr. but Shimano 600 dt shifters and rear dr. It ran great indexed with a 6sp freewheel.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-11, 07:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,508
Posted By dundas

Thank you for your replies. A few variables I...

Thank you for your replies.
A few variables I should make clear: 1) I have never built a wheel, and do not own many bike-specific tools. 2) I will have to buy the rear hub. I should be able to get a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-11, 10:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,508
Posted By dundas

rebuild vs. new wheel set

I am in the process of installing a new 105 group on an '86 Miyata frame. I am doing this conversion on a budget, and have a question about wheels. In switching over from a freewheel to a free hub...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-11, 09:02 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,803
Posted By dundas

An update on the piggy back shifter conversion: I...

An update on the piggy back shifter conversion: I got a pair of flat-back Dura Ace cable stops and attached them to the shifter bosses on each side of the piggy back bracket. Since they are the same...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-10, 09:45 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,803
Posted By dundas

That looks like it would be the perfect solution...

That looks like it would be the perfect solution - the treasure hunt begins. Has anyone else seen one of these?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-10, 03:54 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,803
Posted By dundas

Wow, you people are a wealth of knowledge. Thanks...

Wow, you people are a wealth of knowledge. Thanks for the info. I'll post pics once I track down the components to swap into it.
Now back to your regularly scheduled bike appreciating.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-10, 10:01 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,803
Posted By dundas

That should read down-tube.

That should read down-tube.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-10, 10:01 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,803
Posted By dundas

There is no band; the bracket is bolted to the...

There is no band; the bracket is bolted to the top tube. Could I bolt cable stops to the sides of the existing bracket where the shifters connect? I think an exposed braze-on would look sloppy if I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-10, 11:36 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,803
Posted By dundas

I'll try that again: ...

I'll try that again:
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee447/dundas2/IMG_2304.jpg
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee447/dundas2/IMG_2307.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-10, 11:31 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,803
Posted By dundas

Good luck, and pictures would really help. ...

Good luck, and pictures would really help. Whatever you do, save the piggy-back shifters and assembly. They are often ratcheting Suntours and have many fans who will take them off of your hands,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-10, 12:36 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,803
Posted By dundas

This thread is amazing - so many great builds. ...

This thread is amazing - so many great builds.
One question about the down tube cable stops. It looks like everyone's dt shifters were located on the sides of the down tube. My Miyata has the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-10, 04:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,486
Posted By dundas

Thanks for the replies and links. What's the...

Thanks for the replies and links.
What's the word on Sun Race stuff? It's no relation to Sun Tour right?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-10, 01:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,486
Posted By dundas

question for 6sp freewheel users

I am currently running a 6 speed freewheel (13-26 t). I need to replace it, but have only seen 14-28 t setups. Will there be a noticeable difference in speed going from 13-14 t as the highest gear?...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-10, 10:23 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,588,235
Posted By dundas

I only wish I had stuff like that lying around. I...

I only wish I had stuff like that lying around. I love the look of the dt shifters and I assume they're pretty smooth since they are Dura Ace. Do you find that your hands are off the bars a lot...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-16-10, 10:01 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,588,235
Posted By dundas

I love the retro build. I'm debating putting the...

I love the retro build. I'm debating putting the money into modernizing the drive train of an '86 frame I have. How do you find dt shifters with so many gears? Do you have to run a matching Dura Ace...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-10, 09:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,855
Posted By dundas

Thanks again for all the input. I was working...

Thanks again for all the input.
I was working under the (perhaps false?) impression that if I could easily upgrade to a new rear der. (105 or Ultegra) and cassette the shifts would be faster and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-10, 06:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,855
Posted By dundas

Thanks for the replies. The wheels are 700c, so...

Thanks for the replies. The wheels are 700c, so that's not a problem. A couple more questions: Will my existing shifters still work as indexed if I jump up to a 7 or 8 speed? Would a new crank for a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-10, 02:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,855
Posted By dundas

What would I have to replace to go to a 9 or 10...

What would I have to replace to go to a 9 or 10 speed? I've seen that Shimano still makes downtube shifters.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-10, 02:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,855
Posted By dundas

It's got a Sugino GS-LP crank (52x42), a Suntour...

It's got a Sugino GS-LP crank (52x42), a Suntour Cyclone front dr. and Shimano 600 rear dr. and shifters.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-10, 01:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,855
Posted By dundas

miyata 710

I am new to the forum and relatively new to road cycling, but I've read numerous threads and have found them a wealth of info. This past season I picked up a 1986 Miyata 710. I paid very little for...
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