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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-12, 08:05 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,178
Posted By XandX2005

Just a little update. Santa came bearing the gift...

Just a little update. Santa came bearing the gift of a new seat which makes my little project complete. Thought you all might like to see. :)


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-11, 10:41 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,178
Posted By XandX2005

Thanks guys! Got about 2 miles into the...

Thanks guys!

Got about 2 miles into the first ride and got a flat. Didn't have an extra tube or a patch. DOH!

Rides great though! Epic pub crawl on bikes coming up here soon. Totally gonna...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-11, 10:08 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,178
Posted By XandX2005

Thanks Auchen! It was fun, and it turned out...

Thanks Auchen!

It was fun, and it turned out better than I thought. Can't wait to take it for its maiden voyage today...ride a few miles into town and go get some lunch. Show it off a little. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-11, 09:51 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,178
Posted By XandX2005

She's finished!!!!! Well, she's rolling a...

She's finished!!!!!

Well, she's rolling a full speed anyways. I still need new pedals and a white seat and I'll be set. But here are the pics. Added the before pics as well, although I didn't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-11, 07:39 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,178
Posted By XandX2005

Do the cane creek hoods have the little spot for...

Do the cane creek hoods have the little spot for the hex shaped adjusting barrels?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-11, 09:23 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,178
Posted By XandX2005

So close to being done. Waiting for some tires to...

So close to being done. Waiting for some tires to come in and some more assembly then I'll post some finished pics!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-11, 02:51 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,178
Posted By XandX2005

Ok, its been a couple since I've posted. Been...

Ok, its been a couple since I've posted. Been super busy building mountain bike trails! :D

My LBS had new bearings and some used but like new cones for my hubs. After looking through the hubs once...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-11, 11:29 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,178
Posted By XandX2005

I look at it as an adventure. I've never...

I look at it as an adventure. I've never completely torn through a bicycle and wanted to give it a shot. Saw this bike on CL for 75, offered them 30 and ended up bringing it home.

As of this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-11, 09:44 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,178
Posted By XandX2005

Original is best, but the paint is heavily...

Original is best, but the paint is heavily oxidized and there are little ding marks scattered over the frame and fork.



The rubber is all dried out and cracking, and the adjustment barrel tip...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-11, 07:55 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,178
Posted By XandX2005

Thanks again for all the help. You guys rock!!! ...

Thanks again for all the help. You guys rock!!!

One more thing... Does anyone make hoods that will fit on the Mafac Racer brake levers.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-11, 07:36 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,178
Posted By XandX2005

I was about to take it down to the LBS, but I...

I was about to take it down to the LBS, but I wanted to try a punch first while the opposite side of the crank arm rested against a wooden post. It ended up working great and I got both pins out, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-11, 04:46 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,178
Posted By XandX2005

The stem. I just worked around the problem. ...

The stem. I just worked around the problem.

I dropped the fork down, bearings dropped all over the floor (doh! the bottoms aren't in a cage like the top), picked them up and cleaned them off....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-11, 03:09 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,178
Posted By XandX2005

Yeah, this isn't a minimal project at all. Lot's...

Yeah, this isn't a minimal project at all. Lot's of stuff to be worked through. And I'm working on stripping it down to the frame, piece by piece. The only two roadblocks in my path right now are:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-11, 09:35 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,178
Posted By XandX2005

What do you guys recommend for a wheel set that's...

What do you guys recommend for a wheel set that's really budget friendly? And where can I get a new cassette for the new/used wheels?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-11, 01:45 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,178
Posted By XandX2005

Well, the bearings on one side of the front hub...

Well, the bearings on one side of the front hub are a little pitted along with the race, but the other side of that hub is fine. I guess I can grease em up and try it out. Although I'd have to find a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-11, 09:00 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,178
Posted By XandX2005

Thanks for the advice fellas. :thumb: I just...

Thanks for the advice fellas. :thumb:

I just got done tearing through the hubs, and both are toast. Thinking the bottom bracket and headset will need to be replaced as well.

Not sure if I want...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-11, 07:55 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,178
Posted By XandX2005

My first Peugeot! (Finished!!!)

Hello everyone! New to the forums here. Seemed like a great place for some info. Now onto the bike...

So I picked this 1975 Peugeot U08 up today for 30 bucks. Been neglected for the last 25 or so...
Forum: Introductions
03-28-11, 07:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 148
Posted By XandX2005

Hey dare!

I'm from Washington. I mountain bike a lot. Just picked up a 1975 Peugeot U08 to restore. Thought this would be a good forum to ask for advice.
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