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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-01-08, 12:30 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,343
Posted By jmraspa

For a flip-flop hub. With the Dura Ace hubs, it's...

For a flip-flop hub. With the Dura Ace hubs, it's really for two fixed cogs, but you can put a freewheel on one side if you really want to. This will really only work well on a bike with track ends,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-29-08, 10:38 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,320
Posted By jmraspa

Tried the lye last week. I followed this guy's...

Tried the lye last week. I followed this guy's instructions, but just didn't melt away anything. Plugged the frame with one of those black flask stoppers, but it just wasn't in the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-29-08, 11:47 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,320
Posted By jmraspa

Wow, lots of good advice! I've tried the heat,...

Wow, lots of good advice! I've tried the heat, but not heat and cold together... I'm a little leeriy about using a propane torch; even though it's not hot enough to debraze the lug joint, I really...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-28-08, 10:07 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,320
Posted By jmraspa

I actually spent about three days (with breaks of...

I actually spent about three days (with breaks of course!) sawing two slots in the post (completely through), to no avail. Going through a pack of 3 saw blades(the post is about a cm thick for some...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-28-08, 09:33 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,320
Posted By jmraspa

Mother of All Stuck Seatposts!

So I might have the mother of all stuck seatposts. And a bit of a dilemma. I acquired this very nice Univega Gran Turismo touring frame for free. At the exact time when I was planning on building up...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-24-08, 07:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,343
Posted By jmraspa

This is the measurement from the center of the...

This is the measurement from the center of the hub to the left or right flanges, respectively. The "Single" means the measurement off of a single-sided (you can only put on one cog at a time), or a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-20-08, 03:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,343
Posted By jmraspa

To build your own wheels.... I felt the same way...

To build your own wheels.... I felt the same way when I built my first set... Now wheelbuilding is probably my favorite bike operation to do IT"S SO MUCH FUN!!

The absolute best way to do it is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-08, 10:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,350
Posted By jmraspa

That is exactly what I needed to hear! I did some...

That is exactly what I needed to hear! I did some reading of spec sheets last night, and saw that BMX headsets had the same dimensions as the Schwinn ones; it was the outside cup diameter that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-08, 11:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,220
Posted By jmraspa

Varsity Headset Help

Hi everyone! I'm building up an old '72 Schwinn Varsity with my sister for when she goes to college as a graduation gift. I've got most of the parts down, but the one thing that is still confusing me...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-08, 11:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,350
Posted By jmraspa

Here's a link... ...

Here's a link...

http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=22473&category=2634

Hope that helps!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-08, 10:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,350
Posted By jmraspa

I think that my real problem is the cups....

I think that my real problem is the cups. Apparently, the diameter on them is very large. I was more curious if anyone had a similar experience with not having original cups, and succeeded in fitting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-08, 08:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,350
Posted By jmraspa

Schwinn Varsity Headset Help

Hi everyone! I'm building up an old '72 Schwinn Varsity with my sister for when she goes to college as a graduation gift. I've got most of the parts down, but the one thing that is still confusing me...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-08, 12:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,722
Posted By jmraspa

Saturn Rims?

I just picked up a 36 hole rim at a garage sale, and it had the outlines of stickers that I think spelled "Saturn". Does anyone know anything about this brand? I've seen references to the brand, but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-04-08, 01:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 409
Posted By jmraspa

Great! Thanks!

Great! Thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-03-08, 08:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 409
Posted By jmraspa

Question on Chainring Compatibility

I am building up my first 9-speed bike, and therefore running into my first compatibility problems. I've got a 9-speed SRAM cassette, some old Shimano 600 cranks, and am now trying to decide which...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-07, 12:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,489
Posted By jmraspa

I use Blue Magic too, and I have to say I prefer...

I use Blue Magic too, and I have to say I prefer it as well. Easy to find, cleans red rust off of chrome with some #0000 steel wool, and I like how it turns black when you've rubbed it in enough....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-07, 03:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,922
Posted By jmraspa

Thanks for the model name! I think I...

Thanks for the model name!



I think I used the wrong word here. I didn't mean touring bike so much as just one that I can ride over rougher roads and trails, and that I can mount fenders to....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-07, 11:21 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,284
Posted By jmraspa

Wow! I never thought I'd see another one of...

Wow! I never thought I'd see another one of these. We have a similar rickshaw at the Bike Oven here in LA where I volunteer. Except ours is not a fancy red color with shiny fenders. It's more like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-07, 11:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,922
Posted By jmraspa

I am also a big fan of the dropouts. I've never...

I am also a big fan of the dropouts. I've never seen anything like them before. There not wild and crazy, but just a small difference that seems a lot bigger to me.

The blue is an interesting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-07, 02:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,922
Posted By jmraspa

How do you find this information so fast!? ...

How do you find this information so fast!?

Well, I'm pretty sure it's a Gitane, because there's no Swiss threading on the bottom bracket. Also, the original brakes (I think) were Modolo Corsa. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-07, 12:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,922
Posted By jmraspa

Mystery Frame! Help!

I just picked up a road bike from a police auction, and I can't figure out what the hell it is. It had the usual police auction seven layers of paint, and a mix of parts from all over (nervar cranks,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-11-07, 11:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 513
Posted By jmraspa

Help with a Mystery Frame!

I just picked up a road bike from a police auction, and I can't figure out what the hell it is. It had the usual police auction seven layers of paint, and a mix of parts from all over (nervar cranks,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-28-07, 11:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 692
Posted By jmraspa

So I would have to file flats on the hard-to-find...

So I would have to file flats on the hard-to-find 8mm axle? I did a little bit of searching online for it, and pretty much figured that eBay would be the only place I would find it.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-28-07, 03:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 692
Posted By jmraspa

Respacing 120mm axle to 110mm? Possible?

I recently picked up a nice old track bike (brand unknown, it was repainted!#$%), that has the rear spaced at 110mm. I don't really want to try and "cold-set" the frame, and I already have a nice set...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-16-07, 11:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,550
Posted By jmraspa

I don't understand what you mean by if I do all...

I don't understand what you mean by if I do all the polishing first. If I polish the lugs before getting it chromed, then I won't need to get it chromed. I only want the lugs shiny, not the whole...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-16-07, 04:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 585
Posted By jmraspa

I agree. All pretty similar routes, but I agree...

I agree. All pretty similar routes, but I agree with avian on skipping venice. olympic/pico is great, especially if they make them one way as proposed earlier this year! $%^ yeah on (slightly) less...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-16-07, 04:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 496
Posted By jmraspa

Lug Polishing...

I have an old Nishiki International, all steel, but it is not chromed. I have seen cycles here and there with "polished" lugs and dropouts. I have also seen a cycle or two which a friend filed off...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-16-07, 12:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,550
Posted By jmraspa

Lug Polishing Query...

This seemed best to ask here, as it involves the frame finish, not a mechanical aspect of it.

I have an old Nishiki International, all steel, but it is not chromed. I have seen cycles here and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-26-07, 03:09 AM
Replies: 276
Views: 13,229
Posted By jmraspa

yeah, whatever. honestly, they're still a blast...

yeah, whatever. honestly, they're still a blast to ride, and that's it. leave your baggage at the door. it's just a bike man...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-26-07, 03:00 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,192
Posted By jmraspa

drunken ridin'!

how many of you have put up with drunken stupid car drivers? night back from the pub and some arse ruins your ride with your buddies home? i just experienced someone trying to ride me off the road,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-07, 11:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,015
Posted By jmraspa

Yeah, definitely not buying a <b>new</b> bike...

Yeah, definitely not buying a <b>new</b> bike just because I don't ride the drops on my handlebars. yairi, I saw that setup, but I can't really tell how it's done. How is the shifter attached? there...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-07, 03:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,015
Posted By jmraspa

Bar-Ends & Bullhorns

I never ride my drops. Ever. Haven't touched 'em in years. I'm in the process of building up a new bike, and I'm curious about using bar-end shifters on a bullhorn bar. My brake levers would be set...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-07, 02:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,155
Posted By jmraspa

I had the same problem, and I thought that I just...

I had the same problem, and I thought that I just couldn't ever fix it. It turned out the screw that held each shifter in place (not the one that holds the shifters on the downtube!) was too tight. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-07, 02:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 697
Posted By jmraspa

My bike does have some heart-shaped braze ons...

My bike does have some heart-shaped braze ons that kept the housing guides from moving around. However, I don't really want to used friction shifters anymore; they're better for long relaxing rides,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-07, 02:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 697
Posted By jmraspa

Mounting DT Shifters w/ no Braze Ons!

I am trying to upgrade the shifters on an old Nishiki I picked up. It's currently a five-speed setup, but I would love to put 7 speeds onto it. I'm used to downtube shifters, but this particular...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-07, 12:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 401
Posted By jmraspa

Never mind. I figured out what the "D" ring was....

Never mind. I figured out what the "D" ring was. There was a small plastic washer on the shifter that had cracked, so the shifter wouldn't maintain cable tension. Got it all worked out. Thanks for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-07, 11:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 401
Posted By jmraspa

What is the "D" ring?

What is the "D" ring?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-07, 10:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 401
Posted By jmraspa

Friction FD Madness!

I've got an old shimano 600 FD, and I cannot adjust it. No matter how slack or tight the cable is, the derailleur always shifts itself back onto the small chainring. It's a friction derailleur, no...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-07, 10:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 480
Posted By jmraspa

It's a Schwinn Traveler, from the 80's. Nowhere...

It's a Schwinn Traveler, from the 80's. Nowhere near as heavy as the 70's frames that my fixies are built around. His was a Scattante; I'm not sure of the model. He said it cost about $500. Between...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-07, 01:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 480
Posted By jmraspa

Don't worry, no associations with American...

Don't worry, no associations with American automakers here. Not until they clean themselves up.

Well, right now I do mostly commuting through a city. 15-20 miles a day, up and downhill. The thing...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-07, 06:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 480
Posted By jmraspa

Help With Group Purchase!

I'm new to riding geared bikes (riding fixed ever since a friend got me started), and I really don't know anything about the quality/price/weight stuff involved in geared road bikes. This same friend...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-26-07, 01:29 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 6,646
Posted By jmraspa

No gushing blood, but I bet that I set a distance...

No gushing blood, but I bet that I set a distance record for this one. I was cruising down a hill with my feet on the fork crown. Made it to the bottom of the hill, and was about to pull my feet back...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-21-06, 10:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,041
Posted By jmraspa

Kalkhoff Super Sport Headset

I've got a Kalkhoff Super Sport, made in West Germany that I picked up on the cheap, and am looking to build back up. It came with a seatpost, seat, and two headset cups, all of which are in good...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-07-06, 02:58 AM
Replies: 353
Views: 157,179
Posted By jmraspa

anyone know anything about pake frames?

anyone know anything about pake frames?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-22-06, 01:29 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,954
Posted By jmraspa

tell me about it. i did it in front a girl while...

tell me about it. i did it in front a girl while we were flirting back and forth at a stoplight.

then i was on the ground and she was laughing. classy.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-06, 09:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,866
Posted By jmraspa

first time i wrapped some bars, a few more...

first time i wrapped some bars, a few more experienced friends told me it would take a few tries because i'd never done it before. but i do play tennis. and wrapping a tennis racket is exactly like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-06, 08:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,015
Posted By jmraspa

gnutti hubs

I hope that i'm posting this in the right place...

anyone know anything about gnutti hubs? the hubs don't say anything on them, but the quick releases say "gnutti made in italy" on them. i've got...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-06, 07:17 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 294
Posted By jmraspa

gnutti hubs

anyone know anything about gnutti hubs? i've got a pair of them on some 27" wheels, and i'm thinking of building some wheels for a friend. nothing crazy, he just needs some wheels. Are they worth...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-06, 01:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 298
Posted By jmraspa

chain size question

i've got a fixed gear bike with an old chain from my road bike on it. it feels like it's time to put a new chain on it, as i've had it on the bike for about 4 months, plus about a year on my road...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-01-06, 08:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,849
Posted By jmraspa

3 easy steps: 1. remove all the cogs save...

3 easy steps:

1. remove all the cogs save one.
2. take off those silly brakes, you don't need em.
3. jump back on and you're riding fixed! and a lot lighter too!

and this is serious too. i...
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