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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-12, 06:42 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,047
Posted By DucatiTorrey

Pics as she sits! I posted a few teaser...

Pics as she sits!

I posted a few teaser shots giving you an idea of what Im up to here, also one of the 1984 stamp on the stem (1 year younger than me!), some of before and after brakes, as well...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-12, 10:36 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,047
Posted By DucatiTorrey

good call! should be COTD

good call!



should be COTD
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-12, 09:33 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,047
Posted By DucatiTorrey

perfec perfect perfect, thank you!

perfec perfect perfect, thank you!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-12, 09:32 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,047
Posted By DucatiTorrey

HA! yeah yeah, brakes are getting installed...

HA! yeah yeah, brakes are getting installed Friday (promised the wife I would have them professionally done after last years ambulance ride, that stories for another thread though)

I drilled my...
Forum: Commuting
10-02-12, 08:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,316
Posted By DucatiTorrey

CX for Commuter: Trek VS Specialized

There, I got your attention. I know nothing about cyclecross bikes really, but I'm growing intrigued.

I'm planning on using one for commuting next summer, and the Trek Crossrip caught my eye. Then...
Forum: Commuting
10-02-12, 08:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 970
Posted By DucatiTorrey

I agree with both of you, Spring would be the...

I agree with both of you, Spring would be the time to do it, and yeah if I can only get $150 or something, I'd keep it.



If I give you her phone number will you tell her that? she works until...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-02-12, 06:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 15,727
Posted By DucatiTorrey

What else can go where the bottle cage normally does?

Certainly there has to be some clever people out there putting things on the frame where the bottle cage normally goes. Sure there are a lot of bottle openers (which is ironic, where does your bottle...
Forum: Commuting
10-02-12, 06:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 970
Posted By DucatiTorrey

yeah that would be ideal. Here in colorado...

yeah that would be ideal. Here in colorado springs though, we might get a few inches of snow, buts its gone in a few hours. Very few storms have left snow on the ground for a couple days in the past...
Forum: Commuting
10-01-12, 10:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 970
Posted By DucatiTorrey

how am I supposed to convince my wife I need a...

how am I supposed to convince my wife I need a new bike when I got guys like you saying dumb things like that.....

I KID I KID

but really, i know. I have slicks in fact. Just, come on.....
Forum: Commuting
10-01-12, 09:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 970
Posted By DucatiTorrey

Starting to commute more, selling MTN bike, buying cyclecross trek

Hey everyone, I would love to get into commuting more. To do this, ive been building a peugeot SS for basic riding. But even I know if I'm going to do this for real, full time, even in winter...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-12, 03:35 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,047
Posted By DucatiTorrey

whoa, detailed, i like. How do I know how far up...

whoa, detailed, i like. How do I know how far up the stem to go / how deep the steerer is?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-12, 12:05 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,047
Posted By DucatiTorrey

good info, not sure on the model, a post i made a...

good info, not sure on the model, a post i made a year ago roughly someone recognized it and mentioned it. Something like an HP 8 or 10 or something, not sure
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-12, 12:00 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,047
Posted By DucatiTorrey

fantastic! More $ than I wanted to spend, but...

fantastic! More $ than I wanted to spend, but hell, it would be great! Contacting them now
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-12, 11:52 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,047
Posted By DucatiTorrey

ha! yeah.... I did find one there,...

ha! yeah....



I did find one there, just need to verify the clamp diam



the frame? so it's possible? EDIT: I see what you mean, yeah that could be a *****, maybe with a grinding wheel
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-12, 11:26 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,047
Posted By DucatiTorrey

egh, i figured it was 1984 - 85 but confirmed...

egh, i figured it was 1984 - 85 but confirmed 1984 after pulling out the stem to see "1984" stamped on the side

any idea about what dbakl said? possibility? if so where do i find a new top nut?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-12, 11:20 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,047
Posted By DucatiTorrey

so If I find a new top nut, a stem with 22.5 mm...

so If I find a new top nut, a stem with 22.5 mm diameter may work?

thanks for the reply!

like perhaps this one?
http://bikeisland.com/cgi-bin/BKTK_STOR20.cgi?Action=Details&ProdID=1735
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-12, 11:12 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,047
Posted By DucatiTorrey

yeah, I got the calipers out, definitely under...

yeah, I got the calipers out, definitely under 22mm

also the BB is confirmed to be a french threading :notamused:



sounds like a good time still
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-12, 10:59 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,047
Posted By DucatiTorrey

This French Bike Will Be The End Of Me

Hey guys and gals, so I purchased a 1984 Peugeot road bike. Installed a flip flop rear, and some other stuff. Now I have new handlebars that are a 25.5 mm clamp requirement. Well, I'm an idiot and...
Forum: Commuting
08-02-11, 07:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,673
Posted By DucatiTorrey

I'll post pics of my bike this weekend once the...

I'll post pics of my bike this weekend once the brakes are in. I'm getting pretty excited. The new job is going to be a quick 4.4 mile ride, instead of a pair of 40 mile drives per day


upgrade!
Forum: Commuting
08-02-11, 07:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,673
Posted By DucatiTorrey

I do like the idea of a flip flop SS, just diff...

I do like the idea of a flip flop SS, just diff gearing on either side, right now its FG flipped to a SS





sweet thats something to think about, thanks
Forum: Commuting
08-02-11, 05:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,673
Posted By DucatiTorrey

yeah, brakes are ordered, and it's already SS,...

yeah, brakes are ordered, and it's already SS, not fixed anymore. Just going down this hill to anywhere in town was terrifying fixed. I have seen the mustache bars, probably nor for me, but i get...
Forum: Commuting
08-01-11, 09:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,673
Posted By DucatiTorrey

thanks for the reply! i am a member of other...

thanks for the reply! i am a member of other motorcycle forums so i know what its like to have newbies not using the search function, ill start using it more. still getting used to navigating here.
...
Forum: Commuting
08-01-11, 08:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,673
Posted By DucatiTorrey

thanks, i have a mt bike, i just like a...

thanks, i have a mt bike, i just like a challenge. The SS wont be impossible up the hill, just more curious on peoples opinions on handlebars and pedals / cleats. I have been looking at some dual use...
Forum: Commuting
08-01-11, 06:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,673
Posted By DucatiTorrey

New Commuter: Big Hill, Single Speed, Bars? Gear Ratio?

Hey guys, need your help. Im probably considered new, but have been lurking for a bit now.

Im converting a Peugeot into a single speed (well, did) and now due to a close new job, im making it a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-11, 01:49 PM
Replies: 22,519
Views: 6,292,262
Posted By DucatiTorrey

i just purchased some Nashbar long reach road...

i just purchased some Nashbar long reach road brakes for my commuter. They're going on the Peugeot I'm rebuilding to commute to work, next up is deciding on shoes and pedals, taking PM'd...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-24-11, 11:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,569
Posted By DucatiTorrey

Any Ideas?

Any Ideas?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-24-11, 09:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,569
Posted By DucatiTorrey

Schwinn Twinn Tandem Kickback yellow Banded

I am considering selling my Schwinn Twinn Tandem Kickback but dont know what to ask for it.

its a smaller frame, orange, yellow banded hub, in decent condition, new white walls and tubes.

rear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-11, 06:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,109
Posted By DucatiTorrey

Thanks for all your help guys, he Peugeot is...

Thanks for all your help guys, he Peugeot is finally up and running. She rides like an ugly dream (thats a good thing), solid as a rock and fast. I think im on a 16 46 gearing, ill double check. Bike...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-11, 05:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,552
Posted By DucatiTorrey

right on thanks for the help. Ill clean it up and...

right on thanks for the help. Ill clean it up and take a closer look, yeah the chamfers should be there, plus i dont think ive seen a new BB for the peugeot that is sealed, being french thread

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-11, 07:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,552
Posted By DucatiTorrey

yeah really dont know where to start. i dont know...

yeah really dont know where to start. i dont know how to remove the spindle to measure it, also dont have a crank puller to remove the drive side crank (non drive side fell off while riding, hence...
Forum: Commuting
05-11-11, 06:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 864
Posted By DucatiTorrey

yeah it was made for mt bikes. just trying to get...

yeah it was made for mt bikes. just trying to get away with it. :) I was going to put it on my Ducati but that got a lot more weird looks...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-11, 06:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,552
Posted By DucatiTorrey

ha, you should sere the crank!!

ha, you should sere the crank!!
Forum: Commuting
05-11-11, 04:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 864
Posted By DucatiTorrey

i think i just may cut the arm down, grind two...

i think i just may cut the arm down, grind two slides of each flat to fit into new p clamps, new paint and call it good, just gotta make sure the brake will fit still.

before shortening....
Forum: Commuting
05-11-11, 04:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 864
Posted By DucatiTorrey

would i need t cut the arms shorter for the new p...

would i need t cut the arms shorter for the new p clamps though? the arms are way too long, if i tipped it back to fit, i would look ridiculous, almost 30 degrees backward downslope right?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-11, 04:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,552
Posted By DucatiTorrey

Rounded corners on my Peugeots non sealed square taper BB

so i have a SS project slowly taking shape. I road the bike around a but with a lose crank arm (like less than half a mile) and now the square taper spindle is kind of rounded off. Since its not a...
Forum: Commuting
05-11-11, 04:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 864
Posted By DucatiTorrey

Need help modifying rear pannier rack to fit SS!!!

Hey everyone, so im working on a small peugeot SS project for kicks. Basically a bar bike, but also for random rides through town with the wife.

A friend of mine also hooked be up with a free rear...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-10-11, 02:05 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 22,038
Posted By DucatiTorrey

Kevin (the bulldog) and Phil (the cat)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5142/5606857685_484e4f8dca_b.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5224/5606857921_eeaa21fa52_b.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-28-11, 05:03 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 9,223
Posted By DucatiTorrey

even haven looked at this frame on their site, i...

even haven looked at this frame on their site, i honestly thought this was a dark blue frame. there is only one picture here, and someones comment, that made me realize it was black. weird.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-15-11, 05:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,409
Posted By DucatiTorrey

perfect, yeah just noticed to original center...

perfect, yeah just noticed to original center pulls on the Peugeot are Weinmann as well. Ill give that stuff a shot. thanks!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-14-11, 04:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,409
Posted By DucatiTorrey

:thumb:

:thumb:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-14-11, 12:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,409
Posted By DucatiTorrey

will do, yeah i should try to polish them ip and...

will do, yeah i should try to polish them ip and get new pads, good idea, what is there to lose right? Also, i keep hearing they will be lon genough to reach. Just need to get the wheels next, then...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-13-11, 08:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,409
Posted By DucatiTorrey

yeah i do, i just took off the old ones. im...

yeah i do, i just took off the old ones. im betting ill go with center pull. they're classy.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-13-11, 06:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,409
Posted By DucatiTorrey

side pull vs center pull, long reach on a SS

I am putting front and rear brakes on my peugeot rebuild, which came with 27" wheels, but is being converted to 700cc for cost reasons, and future use (new frame)

my question is, is side pull or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-11, 03:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,109
Posted By DucatiTorrey

this is really great to know, i had no idea how...

this is really great to know, i had no idea how to find the model type. The non drive side crank (original) was wobbly, but i was still riding around a bit after putting these wheels on. Then i...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-13-11, 11:33 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 9,223
Posted By DucatiTorrey

awesome build, i too was looking at frames...

awesome build, i too was looking at frames online, and this one caught my eye. I like how it has larger tubing, im a big guy, 200 maybe more lbs. This might be an option in the future.

Love the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-11-11, 07:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,224
Posted By DucatiTorrey

awesome thanks for the reply, im not sure though,...

awesome thanks for the reply, im not sure though, bikeisland has free shipping and i found these there.

http://bikeisland.com/cgi-bin/BKTK_STOR20.cgi?Action=Details&ProdID=1917


...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-11, 06:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,109
Posted By DucatiTorrey

its aliiiive! well, took the wheels off my...

its aliiiive!

well, took the wheels off my wifes schwinn, and stillahvent gotten wheels, or the crank on yet. but it rides!

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5254/5516342522_71f1e1b410_z.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-09-11, 09:14 PM
Replies: 291
Views: 20,638
Posted By DucatiTorrey

an old Pugeot on bricks. ...

an old Pugeot on bricks.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5051/5487093611_18bb177505_b.jpg

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRNzfxD36W4qo5vHZYI1p1EaxRBKiBTK3eFd5KNDVlex3rTRVkVzA&t=1
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-09-11, 01:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,224
Posted By DucatiTorrey

do you run a single brake? are you on a fixie or...

do you run a single brake? are you on a fixie or SS?

oh, and I don't like white tires, thanks though.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-09-11, 01:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,224
Posted By DucatiTorrey

awesome, thanks for the info guys, yeah not too...

awesome, thanks for the info guys, yeah not too worried about weight, and yeahm considering a rear brake, but want a clean look... damn, dont want to be a dueche either.
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