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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

05-08-12, 10:40 AM

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Spoke length seemingly too short when assembling new wheel (first wheel built)

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Posted By darrenw1

Thanks for the tips. Hoping to have some time...

Thanks for the tips. Hoping to have some time today to look at what I have done. The front wheel took me 3 attempts to get it right as I had done what you have said with not getting the spokes in...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

05-07-12, 08:18 PM

Replies: 10

Spoke length seemingly too short when assembling new wheel (first wheel built)

Views: 2,429

Posted By darrenw1

Spoke length seemingly too short when assembling new wheel (first wheel built)

Hi Gang,

I have a question regarding wheel building. I have recently built my first wheel and it turned out fine but I had a little bit of trouble getting the final set of spoke nipples onto the...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

05-02-12, 05:06 PM

Replies: 11

Circa 1850 Wood Bleach (not OA) for rust removal?

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Posted By darrenw1

I just bought some Evapo-Rust from Canadian Tire...

I just bought some Evapo-Rust from Canadian Tire today and it seems to be taking the rust off the seat base and springs from a neglected 1937 CCM.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage

05-02-12, 05:00 PM

Replies: 2

28" tires/wheels not 28" tires/wheels?

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Posted By darrenw1

Thanks Sailorbenjamin, I should have checked...

Thanks Sailorbenjamin, I should have checked Sheldon Brown's site before asking. Will have to give that a try

Forum: Classic & Vintage

05-02-12, 03:59 PM

Replies: 16

Hub Oil vs Bearing Grease in Front Hub

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Posted By darrenw1

This is interesting in that I am working on a...

This is interesting in that I am working on a 1937 CCM with the oiler holes in the hubs. I just stripped and cleaned the front hub and assembled with Phil's Waterproof grease but was wondering about...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

05-02-12, 03:32 PM

Replies: 2

28" tires/wheels not 28" tires/wheels?

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Posted By darrenw1

28" tires/wheels not 28" tires/wheels?

Hey C&V Gang,

Working on my grandfather's 1937 CCM today, trued the front wheel and started lacing the rear. Grabbed the new 28 x 1 1/2 tire and put it on the rim, hmmm this fits really loosely. ...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

05-01-12, 04:47 PM

Replies: 12

Lurking no more...hello all.

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Posted By darrenw1

Thanks everyone. Looking forward to more of this...

Thanks everyone. Looking forward to more of this rather addicting hobby.

Forum: Classic & Vintage

05-01-12, 01:55 PM

Replies: 12

Lurking no more...hello all.

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Posted By darrenw1

Lurking no more...hello all.

Hi Everyone,

I've been lurking around here for some time now and can't seem to ignore this place so thought I would join in. You all have been inspiration and help on my C&V journey that has just...

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