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03-18-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 672
Posted By Murray Missile

Thanks but @Deal4Fuji has me covered, my crank...

Thanks but @Deal4Fuji has me covered, my crank and chainwheels will clean up but the bearings and cones were in BAD, BAD shape.
03-18-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 672
Posted By Murray Missile

I got it from the original owner, they had...

I got it from the original owner, they had originally had the matching girl's bike but their daughter took it to college and didn't bother to bring it home when she graduated. It's a Varsity Deluxe...
03-18-24, 05:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 204
Posted By Murray Missile

Mine is an early Stowaway. Originally a 6 speed...

Mine is an early Stowaway. Originally a 6 speed but someone had put a 7 speed freewheel on it with the original 6 speed twist shifter. The freewheel was rusty and the shifter was looking pretty...
03-18-24, 04:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 204
Posted By Murray Missile

"The chain has to much lateral flex" makes sense...

"The chain has to much lateral flex" makes sense as well as the derailleur cage. I also have a 7 spd. Dahon that had the very issue you described. I put a long cage RD on it, an Acera IIRC, and it...
03-17-24, 07:20 PM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,479,722
Posted By Murray Missile

I was searching for Suns on Ebay when I found...

I was searching for Suns on Ebay when I found these and there weren't any Sun rims listed or I would have bought the Suns.
03-17-24, 07:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 599
Posted By Murray Missile

I've always read that this could happen but had...

I've always read that this could happen but had never heard of an actual incident, I can now check that one off the list! :eek: Glad you were able to get it stopped, even at 7mph that still had to be...
03-17-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 204
Posted By Murray Missile

. Thanks, that fits in with my "hunch" that...

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Thanks, that fits in with my "hunch" that it's the RD itself hanging up. If it is I'll pull the 11-50t cassette and do something else.
03-17-24, 06:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 204
Posted By Murray Missile

Yes, it is an RD-M2000. As to your other...

Yes, it is an RD-M2000. As to your other questions I had addressed most of that in the original post but it will reach the large cog just fine, it's some of the cogs in between it doesn't play well...
03-17-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 204
Posted By Murray Missile

1 X 9 conversion glitch.

I wanted to give a 1 X drivetrain a try so I bought one of those cheap 1 X 9 kits with the Sunrace 11-50t cassette, hanger extension, long cage 9 spd. Altus RD and 9 spd. Altus trigger shifter. The...
03-17-24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,479,722
Posted By Murray Missile

I couldn't find any and the two times I did they...

I couldn't find any and the two times I did they cancelled my order becaue they sold out before they could process my order. The LTD isn't any show piece so as long as they'll lace up OK they should...
03-16-24, 05:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 672
Posted By Murray Missile

Enablers to the left of me, enablers to the right...

Enablers to the left of me, enablers to the right LOL. PM sent.

Looks like "Dave" gets a reprieve from the Governor. :D
03-16-24, 07:03 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 672
Posted By Murray Missile

All kidding aside, not the bike but the tub of...

All kidding aside, not the bike but the tub of spare parts! I'm splitting them up into smaller tubs ASAP.


Unless I find a free replacement or find one I forgot about this has become an...
03-15-24, 08:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 672
Posted By Murray Missile

The Bird is a '74 Varsity Deluxe. The original...

The Bird is a '74 Varsity Deluxe. The original high flange wheels were badly corroded, it had been stored in a shed with garden chemicals and both rims were rusted completely through where fertilizer...
03-15-24, 05:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 672
Posted By Murray Missile

It was fun while it lasted......

Well, bad news guys, this little endeavor is over. I'm pulling the plug on Dave, the bottom bracket is WAY beyond saving, it is nothing but rust and I don't have another one. I'll salvage what I can,...
03-15-24, 04:08 AM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,479,722
Posted By Murray Missile

Thanks for the feedback. Primary goal is to...

Thanks for the feedback. Primary goal is to replace the badly pitted chrome rims for aesthetics and improved braking. Weight savings is a definite bonus but I'd gain more by shedding my own excess...
03-14-24, 06:54 PM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,479,722
Posted By Murray Missile

Picked up a pair of these for my LTD 3 after a...

Picked up a pair of these for my LTD 3 after a couple failed attempts at buying 26 X 1-3/8" Sun rims. They came yesterday, not quite like the picture. They look to have a polished finish in the...
03-14-24, 06:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 672
Posted By Murray Missile

I will. I plan to strip it down this weekend...

I will. I plan to strip it down this weekend while I'm waiting on parts for my Technium and start cleaning up the fork and frame. I'm not going to go crazy on it, it's too small for me. I just want...
03-14-24, 04:01 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,006
Posted By Murray Missile

Pulled the headset, it was packed with something...

Pulled the headset, it was packed with something the color of butterscotch pudding and the consistency of RTV. Everything was in excellent condition though. The FD came and it was a 28.6 clamp NOT a...
03-14-24, 04:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 672
Posted By Murray Missile

No paint, just a good deep cleaning and maybe a...

No paint, just a good deep cleaning and maybe a clear coat to preserve its natural "beauty". Probably just a good wax job though. You'd be amazed at what's still under all that surface rust. I used...
03-13-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 672
Posted By Murray Missile

Trust me, it's as bad as it looks. Why do it?...

Trust me, it's as bad as it looks. Why do it? "Because it's there" and I can. :lol:
03-13-24, 04:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 672
Posted By Murray Missile

Murray Missile's March Madness

Or, How to earn your "Varsity" letter the hard way.

I had planned to drag this 1967 Schwinn Varsity to the curb, it had been out in the elements for years before I got it but when I went back to...
03-11-24, 05:44 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,006
Posted By Murray Missile

Oh yeah almost forgot, my RSX front derailleur...

Oh yeah almost forgot, my RSX front derailleur has a 28.6 ID clamp, the Technium has a 31.8 OD seat tube........ :twitchy: Found the right FD at a very reasonable price but it's another delay. Ebay...
03-11-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,100
Posted By Murray Missile

I just grabbed this as a quick example, never...

I just grabbed this as a quick example, never gave the QR much thought.

I've had a few bikes with the QR on the hanger like the one pictured but Suntour or Dia Compe IIRC, the ones I had were...
03-10-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,006
Posted By Murray Missile

Been working on the Technium, I decided it's not...

Been working on the Technium, I decided it's not a keeper so I'm building it to sell. If anyone is interested 700 X 35's are not a practical fit in a 1987 Technium 480 but 32's have lots of room....
03-10-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,576
Posted By Murray Missile

Made some changes to my "knee rehab" bike and put...

Made some changes to my "knee rehab" bike and put it on Marketplace a little bit ago as I no longer need it, the 1st step in N-1 2024.
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03-10-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 5,341
Posted By Murray Missile

Fortunately for me about the only bikes on...

Fortunately for me about the only bikes on Marketplace right now are $1800 Treks people bought during the pandemic and rode once and dust covered $50 Wal Mart Schwinns that people bought during the...
03-08-24, 07:06 AM
Replies: 22,281
Views: 4,612,987
Posted By Murray Missile

Yeah, makes me want to grab the phone and get...

Yeah, makes me want to grab the phone and get first in line. You can tell it's been well cared for....... :rolleyes:
03-07-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 5,341
Posted By Murray Missile

I'm working on the same thing. I also made a...

I'm working on the same thing.

I also made a list of a half dozen bikes today to get ready to sell right away, among them a Dahon Boardwalk coaster brake folder I bought to get around on before I...
03-07-24, 05:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 375
Posted By Murray Missile

I do that on all my bikes I store overhead so I'm...

I do that on all my bikes I store overhead so I'm less likely to snag the saddle when moving things underneath them.
03-05-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 22,281
Views: 4,612,987
Posted By Murray Missile

:lol:

:lol:
03-04-24, 06:55 PM
Replies: 22,281
Views: 4,612,987
Posted By Murray Missile

Fast Swchiln

This spelling of Schwinn is a new one on me and is just me or does it look like there might be slight ding in the top tube?
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03-04-24, 05:25 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 5,341
Posted By Murray Missile

In the early days it was just about anything my...

In the early days it was just about anything my size as they didn't seem to come up very often. As time progressed I started working my way up in quality as I could afford to or if I found a really...
03-04-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 5,341
Posted By Murray Missile

Forgot a couple so I'm up to 61. :50: They're...

Forgot a couple so I'm up to 61. :50: They're both keepers too.
03-04-24, 06:15 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 5,341
Posted By Murray Missile

Since my previous post about an hour ago I made a...

Since my previous post about an hour ago I made a "cut" list. 1st round I came up with 18 definites and 4 in the " build and ride 1st" then decide category. There's also a short "should go" mental...
03-04-24, 05:26 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 5,341
Posted By Murray Missile

I'm in the same situation, anything I sell now...

I'm in the same situation, anything I sell now will be for considerably less than I have in it but I'm taking the mindset that I was never in to make a profit. I do it because I like working on them...
03-03-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 5,341
Posted By Murray Missile

Talk about timing!!!

I too have been a practitioner of "opportunistic acquisition" as evidenced by my purchase yesterday. I was just trying to come up with a list of what I need to let go after my big N-1 stumble...
03-02-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 15,404
Views: 4,042,984
Posted By Murray Missile

I haven't tried them yet but I'm hopeful the toe...

I haven't tried them yet but I'm hopeful the toe clips are big enough for me as the seller was my size.
03-02-24, 12:44 PM
Replies: 15,404
Views: 4,042,984
Posted By Murray Missile

I didn't see it until Wednesday and it had...

I didn't see it until Wednesday and it had already been on for a couple days. I kicked it around for a few hours talking myself out of it but then, logic failed me and I decided the saddle and...
03-02-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 15,404
Views: 4,042,984
Posted By Murray Missile

First "fail" of 2024 and Momma's not impressed.

After acquiring the Falcon I said no more bikes this year but...... :o

I just got back home from a 200 mile morning cruise with this one owner 1979 Raleigh Super Grand Prix in 23.5" which in...
02-28-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 414
Posted By Murray Missile

I'm glad your bike has maintained it's finish all...

I'm glad your bike has maintained it's finish all these years, I bet it looks great, but it is the exception, not the rule. As of last month I've been in Quality Assurance for 45 years, mostly at...
02-26-24, 06:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 310
Posted By Murray Missile

I bought 4 sets of Dia Compes just last fall,...

I bought 4 sets of Dia Compes just last fall, maybe I got the last ones LOL.
02-25-24, 04:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 310
Posted By Murray Missile

I've had a couple 70's bikes that had safety...

I've had a couple 70's bikes that had safety levers with brake hoods, some of the Dia-Compe hoods even came with a perforated cutout for them and you can still find them on Ebay. I know "turkey...
02-25-24, 07:52 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,100
Posted By Murray Missile

Tons of options. ...

Tons of options.
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02-25-24, 07:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 487
Posted By Murray Missile

I use 700 tubes with my 27" tires, I like the fit...

I use 700 tubes with my 27" tires, I like the fit in the tire better when mounting them on the rim and Panaracers are a good quality tire. That's what goes on any bike I have with 27" wheels that I...
02-22-24, 05:13 AM
02-20-24, 04:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 380
Posted By Murray Missile

Del Reys are nice riding bikes, kind of miss my...

Del Reys are nice riding bikes, kind of miss my '86 but had others that rode as well and 2 other Fujis in better condition so it went to a good home and is being enjoyed.
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02-20-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 6,479
Views: 756,632
Posted By Murray Missile

Thanks but I have conceded defeat on the 36h RSX...

Thanks but I have conceded defeat on the 36h RSX hubs. I found a super clean set of Dark Gray Deore LX 36 hole hubs that were within the budget, the Dk.Gray makes a nice contrast to the frame color,...
02-18-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 6,479
Views: 756,632
Posted By Murray Missile

Don't make a special "dive" on my account but...

Don't make a special "dive" on my account but next time you're in there I'd be interested to see what you have.

I used to have a "portable, temporary storage unit" but some guy kept stopping and...
02-16-24, 06:30 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 1,998
Posted By Murray Missile

I'd pass on this particular one at $40. They're a...

I'd pass on this particular one at $40. They're a solid daily rider and will give decades of service but there are THOUSANDS of them out there. They're as common as dirt and almost as cheap, I picked...
02-16-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 6,479
Views: 756,632
Posted By Murray Missile

Actually if I found a set of wheels with RSX and...

Actually if I found a set of wheels with RSX and the "right" set of rims I'd consider that too. I have a Guerciotti I need to build a set of wheels for and the Campy Super Record hubs I have for it...
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