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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-18, 04:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,259
Posted By surveywaters

Thanks for all the info. I'm gonna stick with it,...

Thanks for all the info. I'm gonna stick with it, maybe play with chainring tooth count. I like the 1x I put on my XC bike, just need to get used to it on this bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-18, 05:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,259
Posted By surveywaters

Thanks for the detailed reply, I didn't realize...

Thanks for the detailed reply, I didn't realize it would be that involveinvolved. My issue is that the setup on my tamland is awesome off road, but to slow for me on road. I have considered just...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-18, 05:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,259
Posted By surveywaters

There's no braze on. I assume I'll need a clamp...

There's no braze on. I assume I'll need a clamp on derailleur.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-18, 05:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,259
Posted By surveywaters

Help upgrading new SRAM 1x11 to 2x11

Riding roads on a 1x can be rough. I'd like to add a shifter, derailleur and 2x crankset. I have never owned SRAM hardware before and don't know tiers, compatability, etc. What are some good options...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-07-12, 09:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,605
Posted By surveywaters

I appreciate all the help guys. I put a $30...

I appreciate all the help guys. I put a $30 generic replacement 1" fork on the bike and a $5 Tange-Seiki ISO headset. The races fit the frame tube perfect, but I did have to mill down the crown race...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-12, 11:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,605
Posted By surveywaters

Thanks so much, I'll ask Niagra and call my LBS...

Thanks so much, I'll ask Niagra and call my LBS for price comparison. I think this does it, now I have messed up and found a threadless adapter which means new bars and stem too.

Thank you for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-12, 11:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,605
Posted By surveywaters

Forgive my ignorance, this is technical beyond my...

Forgive my ignorance, this is technical beyond my experience. When you say mill the crown is this refering to turning down the chubby section the crown race sets on so that a 26.4mm race would fit?...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-12, 10:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,605
Posted By surveywaters

Is this ...

Is this (http://www.niagaracycle.com/product_info.php?products_id=415876)something like what you all are refering to?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-12, 09:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,605
Posted By surveywaters

The frame is good, the wheel is a bit out off...

The frame is good, the wheel is a bit out off true now but no dents. The forks are really thin and I think they may have been a bit week already.

With a replacement fork will the trail be the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-12, 09:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,605
Posted By surveywaters

'72 Peugeot UO-8 bent the forks, what are my options

I came down hard on the front wheel today and bent the forks up on my SS trainer. The wheel is pressed into the front caliper. I am nervous about straightening it becausae I know it will be weaker...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-12, 04:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,873
Posted By surveywaters

Thanks again guys! The more I look the more...

Thanks again guys! The more I look the more reasons I see to just buy her a dedicated road bike. I stopped in at the LBS today and looked at a Trek Lexa C, they offered it to me for $600 which seems...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-12, 05:44 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,873
Posted By surveywaters

Thanks for all of the responses. The bike is a...

Thanks for all of the responses. The bike is a 2005 which has a very different frame geometry than the newer models which are more comfort bikes. I am very much considering a trade-in on a new bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-12, 03:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,873
Posted By surveywaters

Want to put drop bars on a Hybrid - Help please

My wife rides a Specializaed Sirrus Elite. She's been riding all road and wants to be able to tuck while riding so she can try to keep up. I don't know much about the modern stuff and am wondering if...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-28-12, 03:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,044
Posted By surveywaters

Thanks guys. The brakes feel much better now. I...

Thanks guys. The brakes feel much better now. I cleaned the braking face of the rim with alchohol; there was a bit of pad build up. I dressed the pads with a mill bastard; they were very uneven....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-24-12, 05:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,044
Posted By surveywaters

I appreciate enormously all of the detailed and...

I appreciate enormously all of the detailed and insightful suggestions. I will first clean the rim with alchohol and adjust the toe on the pad as described; hopefully this will be all that is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-24-12, 04:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,044
Posted By surveywaters

I recognize that this is somewhat atypical in the...

I recognize that this is somewhat atypical in the realm of brake discussions. I have not seen this either, however it is indeed occurring. The rim is flawless and the brake arm pivots are proper. The...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-24-12, 03:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,044
Posted By surveywaters

Grabby Front Brakes

I need a bit of advice on brakes. My wife rides a Specialized Sirrus Elite with linear pull Tektro Brakes; the pads are what ever came stock.

The front brakes are super twitchy, the slightest...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-18-12, 05:08 PM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,385,196
Posted By surveywaters

It is a big frame but I am quite comfortable on...

It is a big frame but I am quite comfortable on it. I haven't ridden her much, went on a 30mile jaunt yesterday with no problems.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-18-12, 04:27 PM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,385,196
Posted By surveywaters

Here is my 1972 Peugeot UO-8. It is currently a...

Here is my 1972 Peugeot UO-8. It is currently a SS but I hope to go fixed soon. I put some aluminum Araya 27's on, a San Marco Ponza saddle, KMC chain, Shimano hubs, Sugino Idol crank w/ 170mm arms,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-12, 04:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,972
Posted By surveywaters

I appreciate all of the help guys. I thought I...

I appreciate all of the help guys. I thought I would post a pic of the bike now that I am to the point of riding it. Not done...never done :rolleyes: but here it is now. I put some aluminum Araya...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-12, 02:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 21,873
Posted By surveywaters

I am in the same predicament now. I have an old...

I am in the same predicament now. I have an old Suntour 2-prong freewheel stuck like it's welded. I have made a 2-prong tool from an old socket and placed it on the impact wrench with no successful...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-12, 04:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,972
Posted By surveywaters

Thanks for the response on the cables.

Thanks for the response on the cables.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-12, 05:22 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,972
Posted By surveywaters

I got my bottom bracket together. I used the LH...

I got my bottom bracket together. I used the LH bearing cup and crank spindle from the Nishiki, it was the same thread as the French BB. So there is a bearing cup with lock nut on both sides but it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-12, 05:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,972
Posted By surveywaters

I didn't drill the cotters because the crankset...

I didn't drill the cotters because the crankset was pretty much shot from the get go (rusted out something terrible) and I nerfed the cotters with a hammer before I knew what was going on; those...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-12, 03:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,972
Posted By surveywaters

I have a single chainwheel crank from my donor...

I have a single chainwheel crank from my donor Nishiki that I was hoping to use. I just need to replce the destroyed RH bearing cup. Since it is not reverse thread do you think I could use the LH...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-12, 03:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,972
Posted By surveywaters

The cotters in the crank arms were seized...no...

The cotters in the crank arms were seized...no salvagable parts there after the die grinder. I was also a little ticked :troll: to find that neither of the nuts on the bottom bracket are reverse...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-12, 01:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,972
Posted By surveywaters

Yep, you are spot on. I just did some search...

Yep, you are spot on. I just did some search based on your reply; UO-8 for sure. I love the joints in the frame and the rim texture. Any tips on trying to ressurect the leather saddle?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-12, 01:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,972
Posted By surveywaters

1972 Peugeot PX-10?

My father in-law just gave me his old road bike. He bought it new in '72 and I am in love. What do you guys think? Is it a PX-10? I want to make a fixed gear with it; the chainwheels are severely...
Forum: Introductions
05-24-12, 11:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 209
Posted By surveywaters

Hi from South Carolina

Hey folks, my names Jon; I ride non stop on my Premium bmx and GT mountain bike. I have decided to try a fixed gear road bike. The reason I registered was to ask a question about wheel sizes. I have...
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