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06-14-11, 09:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 965
Posted By the sasquach

thanks guys, you've all been very helpful

thanks guys, you've all been very helpful
06-02-11, 01:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 965
Posted By the sasquach

I'm from the US, but who knows where the frame...

I'm from the US, but who knows where the frame came from. Also, good idea on the nail polish, although i'm going to get some funny looks carrying that thing into Macy's
06-01-11, 07:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 965
Posted By the sasquach

Thanks for the help. No idea where I am going to...

Thanks for the help. No idea where I am going to find touch up paint for it, thats a problem for another time. I tried super-imposing images of other era frames on top of mine to see if I could...
05-31-11, 06:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 965
Posted By the sasquach

Another Bianchi identification challenge. Mid 80's

Picked up this nice Bianchi frame/fork about a year ago. Still working on setting up the build. Since it came as a frame only, I really don't feel bad about putting new parts on it, going to set it...
06-25-10, 09:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 572
Posted By the sasquach

You may loose the ability to turn the bars all...

You may loose the ability to turn the bars all the way without your cables limiting you. Either way, if you're doing a frame up build, why not invest a couple bucks to replace all your cables and...
06-25-10, 09:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,290
Posted By the sasquach

typically seat posts only come in a handfull of...

typically seat posts only come in a handfull of sizes, however seatpost shims come in just about every size. Buy a 27.2mm post with a shim
06-25-10, 09:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,060
Posted By the sasquach

just oil everything. I believe most 105...

just oil everything. I believe most 105 derailleurs use a sealed bearing on the lower tension pulley and their ceramic bushing on the G-pulley. Squeak is probably either the deralleur return spring...
06-25-10, 09:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,459
Posted By the sasquach

i'd leave it up to the LBS on this one, you just...

i'd leave it up to the LBS on this one, you just got it painted and the shop SHOULD have a park crown race remover. It basically grabs the race from both sides and pushes the steerer down from the...
06-24-10, 08:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 620
Posted By the sasquach

hanger is probably bent, and stop messing with...

hanger is probably bent, and stop messing with the B-screw
06-24-10, 08:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 614
Posted By the sasquach

+2 (? i'm new to this forum stuff). How well...

+2 (? i'm new to this forum stuff). How well your derailleur is aligned to your cassette will directly impact the functional range of adjustment (call it wiggle room) for your derailleur. If it is...
06-24-10, 08:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 853
Posted By the sasquach

if that is the case, u can get a pair of x.7's...

if that is the case, u can get a pair of x.7's which will be really nice on your bike, alloy levers are nice.
06-24-10, 08:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 724
Posted By the sasquach

its campagnolo, your shifter hoods are just doing...

its campagnolo, your shifter hoods are just doing that to be different
06-24-10, 07:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,001
Posted By the sasquach

mild citrus based degreaser and scrub your...

mild citrus based degreaser and scrub your chain/cassette (do it whenever you get the chance) and sponge off the frame. Relube chain and pivots, call it a day
06-24-10, 07:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,208
Posted By the sasquach

Tension balancing a wheel is absolutely...

Tension balancing a wheel is absolutely important. When a wheel has all its spokes within 20% relative tension (assuming it is high enough) it will stay true longer. Also, the tensometer can give...
06-24-10, 07:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,240
Posted By the sasquach

tektro brakes arent bad, but they typically arent...

tektro brakes arent bad, but they typically arent light. On an 83 Miyata, I wouldnt worry too much about weight so i'm sure they'll do just fine
06-24-10, 07:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 617
Posted By the sasquach

68/73 refers to your bottom bracket shell width...

68/73 refers to your bottom bracket shell width (the width between the cups). Internal cartridge bearing BB's are usually designed for either a 68mm or 73mm bottom bracket width, but most of the new...
06-24-10, 07:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 853
Posted By the sasquach

my bet is that if you have twist shifters, it is...

my bet is that if you have twist shifters, it is most likely an 8 speed cassette. You do not need to spend a ton of money on XT shifters, you can get Acera shifters for a fraction of the price and...
06-24-10, 07:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 633
Posted By the sasquach

if you're talking about the rear, release the...

if you're talking about the rear, release the wheel and you should be able to get it out. If you're talking about the front, pull the drive side crank arm and you should be able to get it unstuck. ...
06-24-10, 07:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,519
Posted By the sasquach

here is the trick that I use, if I want a plastic...

here is the trick that I use, if I want a plastic sleeve for anything, just use deralleur housing and put a slice down the side to remove the black outer housing. Remove all the linear wires running...
06-24-10, 07:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,724
Posted By the sasquach

invest in a rubber or plastic mallet, old bikes...

invest in a rubber or plastic mallet, old bikes like that need hammering sometimes and that's the tool for it. Hammering on an L shaped allen wrench can sometimes be tricky and may lead to deforming...
06-24-10, 07:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 617
Posted By the sasquach

i think all of the new campy BB's are 68/73 so...

i think all of the new campy BB's are 68/73 so just get whatever BB goes with the crank you want. Just make sure you dont get a bigger big ring or else you will probably need a new chain. Also you...
06-22-10, 06:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 498
Posted By the sasquach

unless the cogs are loose, changing the spacer...

unless the cogs are loose, changing the spacer shouldnt do anything (assuming you mean the cassette spacer). replace the cable and the rear section of housing to try to reduce friction. I've also...
06-22-10, 05:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,487
Posted By the sasquach

although i dont recommend using old cables, if...

although i dont recommend using old cables, if you can find a rear derailleur cable that is in good shape, you can re-use it easily for a front. there are tons of tutorials on how to set up your...
06-22-10, 05:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,538
Posted By the sasquach

second

second
06-22-10, 05:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 830
Posted By the sasquach

you need to measure the BB shell width as well,...

you need to measure the BB shell width as well, should be 68 or 73mm
06-22-10, 05:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,477
Posted By the sasquach

sram uses a 1:1 pull ratio while shimano uses a...

sram uses a 1:1 pull ratio while shimano uses a 2:1 which perfectly explains your problem. I believe the SRAM Attack shifter will work, its an 8 speed shifter, but you can use the limit screw on...
06-22-10, 05:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 510
Posted By the sasquach

If you've got that many miles, you might want to...

If you've got that many miles, you might want to replace the cable. A lot of times in the STI road shifters, the cable starts to fray out inside the lever. If that breaks inside the lever, getting...
06-22-10, 05:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 569
Posted By the sasquach

i'd get a dremmel and cut a little more of a...

i'd get a dremmel and cut a little more of a slot, then use something like a quarter and a pair of vice grips to turn it, you want to make sure you use something as wide as possible and try to turn...
06-22-10, 05:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,485
Posted By the sasquach

definitely stress cracks, probably means the fork...

definitely stress cracks, probably means the fork is at least a little bent. judging by the paint, i'm guessing the fork has some miles on it. I would inspect very closely for cracks in the metal. ...
06-22-10, 05:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 978
Posted By the sasquach

as long as u keep it torqued correctly, i wouldnt...

as long as u keep it torqued correctly, i wouldnt worry about the two bolt
06-27-06, 08:03 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,923
Posted By the sasquach

Here is the information I know about this bike: ...

Here is the information I know about this bike:
It's a Murray Eliminator / Mark II clone.
It was made by Murray but sold in a department store with the headbadge Fleetwing.
The original bars and...
06-25-06, 08:53 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,923
Posted By the sasquach

there was no rear brake on it when i found it,...

there was no rear brake on it when i found it, and i couldnt figure out how to get the parking brake working.
It's no fun to buy a perfect bike anyway, it's way more fun to restore it to like new...
06-24-06, 05:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,923
Posted By the sasquach

More Pictures!! put the original bars on and...

More Pictures!!
put the original bars on and the chainguard. It's actually a Murray Mark II cone.
http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/7145/bikenew15yv.jpg...
06-23-06, 02:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,923
Posted By the sasquach

wow, thanks so much for all the info guys!! Let...

wow, thanks so much for all the info guys!! Let me try to address all the questions:
i'll throw some pics up on the schwinn forum and see if anyone really wants it.
I originally tried to mount a...
06-22-06, 04:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,446
Posted By the sasquach

zip ties :-D

zip ties :-D
06-22-06, 04:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,923
Posted By the sasquach

Musclebike with stick shift, coolest thing i've ever seen

I recently found and cleaned up a Fleetwing bicycle someone threw out behind the bike shop I work at. Check out some pictures:
http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/4056/bike10lj.jpg...
06-21-06, 11:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,177
Posted By the sasquach

Fleetwing cruiser

I recently found and cleaned up a Fleetwing bicycle someone threw out behind the bike shop I work at. Check out some pictures:
http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/4056/bike10lj.jpg...
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