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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-19-12, 08:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,914
Posted By bklyn74

Finally got it. I adjusted the high limit while...

Finally got it. I adjusted the high limit while doing the "manual" pull-on-the-cable shift and increased the cable tension. Thank you all so much for your help. Crisis averted.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-19-12, 07:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,914
Posted By bklyn74

I'm measuring 45mm, thanks for the tip.

I'm measuring 45mm, thanks for the tip.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-19-12, 07:52 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,914
Posted By bklyn74

It's an FSA Gossamer crankset with the BB30...

It's an FSA Gossamer crankset with the BB30 adapters. Shifts fine when I do it "manually" as you describe.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-19-12, 07:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,914
Posted By bklyn74

Thanks, FB and FastJake. When I shift it...

Thanks, FB and FastJake. When I shift it "manually" as you describe it gets up there with no problem.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-18-12, 04:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,914
Posted By bklyn74

The cable is pretty slack in the small ring. ...

The cable is pretty slack in the small ring. Losing my mind over this. Took it to a shop and they couldn't get it set up either. The shifter *appears* to be working normally but I don't know what...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-18-12, 04:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,914
Posted By bklyn74

I followed your steps above to the letter and...

I followed your steps above to the letter and could not for the life of me get the Ultegra FD adjusted so that it will shift up to the big ring. So, I broke down and bought the 105 5700 FD and I'm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-02-12, 06:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,914
Posted By bklyn74

Awesome, thanks Danno for such a detailed reply,...

Awesome, thanks Danno for such a detailed reply, I'll get on it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-12, 08:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,914
Posted By bklyn74

Great, thanks for your input. 5700 will...

Great, thanks for your input. 5700 will definitely work with compacts, I have one on my other bike which also has compact cranks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-12, 08:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,914
Posted By bklyn74

I couldn't get it adjusted to get up on the big...

I couldn't get it adjusted to get up on the big ring and when I checked the .pdf instructions online it says it can only handle a 15 tooth or less difference between the two chainrings.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-12, 05:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,914
Posted By bklyn74

Front Derailleur- attaching a braze on FD to a band-style clamp?

I have a Shimano Ultegra 6600 band-style FD. I installed compact cranks only to discover that 6600 is not compatible with compacts. Will a 105 5700 FD fit onto the band/clamp? The clamp looks like...
Forum: Northeast
07-19-12, 07:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,966
Posted By bklyn74

I modified "On your left" to "I am (or "I'm") on...

I modified "On your left" to "I am (or "I'm") on your left" several years ago and it seems to get through even to peds. I would argue much more clearly than a bell.

The NJ regulation on my...
Forum: Northeast
07-19-12, 07:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,966
Posted By bklyn74

$54 each I think. The real kicker is that for...

$54 each I think. The real kicker is that for some reason the reflector one is a MANDATORY court appearance. I couldn't believe it. He got surly when he told me he videotaped the "incident" and my...
Forum: Northeast
06-26-12, 03:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,966
Posted By bklyn74

I think I may just make it a rule to take River...

I think I may just make it a rule to take River Road back to the bridge from here on out. My legs are just going to have to suck it up for the little extra up and down.
Forum: Northeast
06-24-12, 09:52 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,966
Posted By bklyn74

Did you get ticketed in Fort Lee, NJ this weekend, June 23 and 24?

I sure did! In fact I got three tickets in total on Saturday. One for "failure to stay right" (a totally bogus pretext for pulling me over), one for no bell and one for no reflectors. A miserable...
Forum: Northeast
06-08-12, 12:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 638
Posted By bklyn74

NY/NJ: Part of River Road is Being Repaved!

I rode River Road today and Alpine Hill is closed because it has been stripped and prepped for resurfacing! No more rattling your teeth out doing hill repeats. Thought you would like to know. ...
Forum: Northeast
04-26-09, 12:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 596
Posted By bklyn74

your apartment is a good spot. lots of race...

your apartment is a good spot. lots of race torrents go up on demonoid.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-09, 05:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,500
Posted By bklyn74

Ah, thanks HillRider. Just found these also:...

Ah, thanks HillRider. Just found these also: here (http://www.velosolo.co.uk/faq.html#d17) and here (http://www.velosolo.co.uk/barfitting.html).
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-09, 04:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,500
Posted By bklyn74

Installing a handlebar shim. . .

I'm trying to put a 25.4-->26.0 shim on my handlebars and I can't seem to figure out a good way to get it in there. I have a quill stem that doesn't have a removable faceplate. Any tips or...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-08, 08:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,497
Posted By bklyn74

How to loosen Sidi buckle?

Whoops nevermind. . .i just figured it out. . .As you were.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-01-08, 07:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 541
Posted By bklyn74

The front chainring and chain are about a year...

The front chainring and chain are about a year old, the cog is older. I'll probably put a new cog on the back and see how that goes. Thanks again.
Forum: Northeast
08-01-08, 07:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 607
Posted By bklyn74

NY/NJ: I got a ticket on 9W

Just as a heads up, last week I got a ticket for running a red light on 9W in Englewood Cliffs, NJ. The cop told me there has been a spike in cyclist accidents so they're cracking down. It was...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-31-08, 07:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 541
Posted By bklyn74

It just started recently. I've been riding the...

It just started recently. I've been riding the bike for about three years w/ no problem. It occurs to me I had the hub rebuilt about a month and a half ago so maybe the wrench forgot to put a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-30-08, 07:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 541
Posted By bklyn74

Throwing my chain tho my tension is ok

I've thrown my chain 4 times or so in the past couple weeks but my chain tension is fine. Could a worn out cog cause this? Thanks.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-08, 08:19 PM
Replies: 740
Views: 164,079
Posted By bklyn74

Finished building this up a couple weeks ago. ...

Finished building this up a couple weeks ago. Early 80's NOS frame.
http://bp3.blogger.com/_S8_gugG8bYo/R-rP2RjG6uI/AAAAAAAAA8Y/EmfzjxfyXBc/s320/full+bike+01.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-08, 05:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 516
Posted By bklyn74

Newly Completed Moser Build

It took longer than I would have ever imagined possible, but I finally finished building up this Moser. It rides like a dream. Mostly Ultegra except a Tektro caliper in the back b/c I needed a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-07, 03:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 927
Posted By bklyn74

I'm having no luck finding the DA 7600 track...

I'm having no luck finding the DA 7600 track headset at an LBS or online. Anyone know where I might find one? Oh wait, this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-07, 06:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 625
Posted By bklyn74

Yeah, that's the deal. I recently bought the...

Yeah, that's the deal. I recently bought the frame/fork and it didn't occur to me at the time of purchase to measure the steering column and headtube to get a stack height. I don't know who would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-07, 02:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 927
Posted By bklyn74

29mm stack height, pls. help

I'm building up an 80's Moser and after taking a few measurements I have determined I have a 29mm stack height to work with. Please tell me the Tange Passage...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-07, 02:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 625
Posted By bklyn74

29mm stack height, pls. help

I'm building up an 80's Moser and after taking a few measurements I have determined I have a 29mm stack height to work with. Please tell me the Tange Passage...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-07, 01:16 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,823
Posted By bklyn74

That gold cable looks pretty boss, I went for it.

That gold cable looks pretty boss, I went for it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-07, 05:39 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,823
Posted By bklyn74

I am ready to build her up! The only decision I...

I am ready to build her up! The only decision I am killing myself with is cable housing color. Black jives with the Moser decals, but white seems to jive with the color of the frame itself. What...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-07, 06:50 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,415,765
Posted By bklyn74

Great looking ride. I'm doing a similar vintage...

Great looking ride. I'm doing a similar vintage meets modern build w/ a Moser right now. What's that bar tape? Thx.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-07, 11:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,237
Posted By bklyn74

Thanks so much for the offer, I just found a NOS...

Thanks so much for the offer, I just found a NOS Tange headset in Brooklyn for $3. I don't know if I need JIS or ISO though, so hopefully it works out, we'll see.



Thanks for throwing that out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-07, 08:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,237
Posted By bklyn74

Right on. I'll definitely look into the compact...

Right on. I'll definitely look into the compact set-up. I had been riding with a 42/52 up front and it seemed to be working pretty well, although for climbing I'm looking forward to having a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-07, 05:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,237
Posted By bklyn74

Thanks for all your help! Much obliged! And...

Thanks for all your help! Much obliged! And thanks for being cool about the fact that it's pretty clear I'm not 100% sure what I'm doing over here.

Those Shimano 600 cranks went out of my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-07, 12:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,237
Posted By bklyn74

Ah, thanks for the heads up on the headset. I'll...

Ah, thanks for the heads up on the headset. I'll keep looking.

Cranks are NOS Shimano 600's (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=230162404708&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=013). ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-07, 09:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,237
Posted By bklyn74

Ah, perfect. Thanks so much. Think I'll pick up...

Ah, perfect. Thanks so much. Think I'll pick up the Tange threaded headset from them too. Thanks again.

If anyone cares to confirm/deny the 113mm spindle length that would be awesome. Not that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-07, 08:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,237
Posted By bklyn74

70x113 Bottom Bracket for Square Taper Cranks

I have been scouring the internet for said Italian bottom bracket and the closest thing I can find is 70x115 (short of laying out the $$$ for a Phil Wood which I'd prefer not to do). Any ideas on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-15-07, 05:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 442
Posted By bklyn74

Problem pulling 199? Stronglight cranks

I'm trying to get a set of 199? square-taper Stronglight cranks off with this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-07, 12:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,238
Posted By bklyn74

Sakae/SR Custom Anatomic Bend Bar Diameter?

I cannot find a diamter marking on the bars and I'm wondering if anyone can tell me what the diameter of these bars with the shim is? I measured the bars themselves and they appear to be 25mm but I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-07, 04:40 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,823
Posted By bklyn74

Well, i don't actually know what kind of bottom...

Well, i don't actually know what kind of bottom bracket I have, I've never inspected it on the Zullo. But (I'm entering new waters here) I'm hoping that if it fits the Zullo, it will fit the Moser...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-07, 03:23 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,823
Posted By bklyn74

Hahaha, well, it'll mostly be seeing 9W,...

Hahaha, well, it'll mostly be seeing 9W, allegedly "safer" but where the Zullo met her unfortunate end. Thanks for your condolences, it hurt pretty bad to lose that frame. . .

Pics to come soon,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-07, 02:59 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,823
Posted By bklyn74

I just bought it, $275 out the door. Campy...

I just bought it, $275 out the door. Campy dropouts. Can't wait to build it up! Now all I need is for my ribs to heal. . .(some clown plowed into me about a month ago, that's why I was in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-07, 07:35 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,823
Posted By bklyn74

You guys are awesome. Thanks for so much info! ...

You guys are awesome. Thanks for so much info! Hoping to see it today. . .
FWIW I have BB, cranks, bars, stem, headset, calipers, pedals, shifters, FD and RD, rear wheel, seat post and saddle all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-07, 04:44 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,823
Posted By bklyn74

Going to look at it tomorrow. The more I look,...

Going to look at it tomorrow. The more I look, the more I want to build it up and ride it. . .
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-07, 04:28 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,823
Posted By bklyn74

I just heard back from the seller. "Normal" seat...

I just heard back from the seller. "Normal" seat post situation, here's some tubing info:

"The Columbus tubing decal says 'Columbus Tubi Rinforzati Garantiti
Acciaio Speciale' [Columbus Cromor...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-07, 01:37 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,823
Posted By bklyn74

Thoughts on this Moser?

I'm in the market for a vintage steel frame and I saw this on craigslist today. Any thoughts? He wants $300 for it which seems a bit steep based on the research I did in this forum.

Here's the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-07, 04:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,433
Posted By bklyn74

your tighty-whities go on the oustide of your...

your tighty-whities go on the oustide of your bike shorts.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-07, 09:05 AM
Replies: 740
Views: 164,079
Posted By bklyn74

good god, man!! those are amazing! excellent...

good god, man!! those are amazing! excellent work!!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-07, 09:03 AM
Replies: 740
Views: 164,079
Posted By bklyn74

love it! those bars look sorta track-ish, no?

love it! those bars look sorta track-ish, no?
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