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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-21, 04:00 PM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 778,737
Posted By francophile

I have quite a number of these RD. I don't often...

I have quite a number of these RD. I don't often check this thread. I may need to dig to find a mech that's "parts worthy" but definitely have something.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-21, 06:14 PM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 778,737
Posted By francophile

If anyone fails you on the AR front, gimme a...

If anyone fails you on the AR front, gimme a shout. I'm pretty sure I've got what you need also.

Longshot here, but I'm looking to convert, apply or build a decent 8/9/10 speed capable 26"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-21, 08:11 PM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 778,737
Posted By francophile

Here's a fun one. This is on RX100 (BL-A550)...

Here's a fun one. This is on RX100 (BL-A550) levers, I need the LEFT plastic piece shown as #3 in grey, or maybe both if it's another color?

Certain Shimano 105 levers (BL-1055) use this same...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-21, 06:05 PM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 778,737
Posted By francophile

EDIT: Narhay sorry I'm wrong. I just remembered...

EDIT: Narhay sorry I'm wrong. I just remembered I gave the barcons to my friend Ben weekend before last. This covid-brain nonsense needs to go already...

As for me, I'll toss in a request also,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-20, 10:53 AM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 778,737
Posted By francophile

Hey Jon, Original post is here: ...

Hey Jon,

Original post is here: https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1214926-peugeot-headset-problems.html

Not sure on the top nut. If there's something I have which I can ship to you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-20, 08:35 AM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 778,737
Posted By francophile

Looping back on this for poggor - I failed to...

Looping back on this for poggor - I failed to follow-up and Remembered it was a John/Jon but thought it was JohnDThompson for some reason.

That said, it appears poggor is in AUS. After my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-20, 02:17 PM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 778,737
Posted By francophile

Was able to help kroozer out by sending it his...

Was able to help kroozer out by sending it his way shortly after my post. Hopefully it finds some use!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-20, 02:11 PM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 778,737
Posted By francophile

Just wanted to drop a quick thanks to Mad Honk...

Just wanted to drop a quick thanks to Mad Honk and Digger Goreman . Shout out to Swampthing and Iowegian for offering up your support, I really appreciate it, along w/everyone else who voiced support...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-20, 10:51 AM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 778,737
Posted By francophile

Couldn't remember what I had in my area at work...

Couldn't remember what I had in my area at work but knew I had a Schwinn badge there. Finally made it in, this is what I've got. doesn't match but it's yours for free, if it'll help somehow.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-20, 07:25 AM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 778,737
Posted By francophile

I'll edit in a sec, but to answer your Q it's...

I'll edit in a sec, but to answer your Q it's running an Acera 7spd group now, which may or may not stay. I have a park TS-2 and a dishing gauge, I can handle mild tweaks as long as the base wheels...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-20, 01:07 PM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 778,737
Posted By francophile

I'll be honest, I've never fully understood the...

I'll be honest, I've never fully understood the difference between 559 and 26". I probably have been mistakenly assuming ' 26" ' was a generic term to describe a range of wheels that fit all xTB...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-20, 11:24 AM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 778,737
Posted By francophile

Longshot here, but ... Need a decent MTB/ATB...

Longshot here, but ... Need a decent MTB/ATB wheelset, nothing super fancy, daily rider quality. You know, the kind of wheels you'd find at a garage sale for a Hamilton or Jackson note.
.(ALL GOOD...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-20, 08:47 AM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 778,737
Posted By francophile

Posting on behalf of another BF'er over in this...

Posting on behalf of another BF'er over in this thread: https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1214926-peugeot-headset-problems.html

They could use a proper Stronglight P3 or V4 headset for a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-20, 04:25 PM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 778,737
Posted By francophile

Honestly, for the money, you should really...

Honestly, for the money, you should really consider buying a brand new set of the Action cups off Amazon for $16 shipped and it comes with caged bearings. They work extremely well and are fairly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-20, 12:01 PM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 778,737
Posted By francophile

Excellent. Finally found one of the two...

Excellent. Finally found one of the two Universal boxes I have. I did a quick compare with the Super 77, the bolt in question looked similar in the dimensions and under-head taper as the Super 68....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-20, 11:07 AM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 778,737
Posted By francophile

merziac and WolfgangVerne did you guys get this...

merziac and WolfgangVerne did you guys get this squared away? I digging through the bins to help another member with their Stronglight headset needs and finally found my box with a small Universal...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-20, 10:46 AM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 778,737
Posted By francophile

Thanks USAZorro ! That 11Z5 was actually a 117.5,...

Thanks USAZorro ! That 11Z5 was actually a 117.5, but After breaking out the caliper we were ~0.4mm more outbound with each race, ~0.7mm on the non-drive side, ~0.2mm on the drive side. Nowhere near...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-20, 12:42 PM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 778,737
Posted By francophile

This is what I would recommend also. Typically...

This is what I would recommend also. Typically speaking, I've gotten people who haven't posted in years to help by searching the thread for the city and/or those major cities around it, then PM'ing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-20, 03:18 PM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 778,737
Posted By francophile

It's bound to be closer than what I've got...

It's bound to be closer than what I've got currently, not 100% sure the left/right will be exact measures but if it's within a millimeter on either side, I think I'll be alright. I can take some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-20, 01:53 PM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 778,737
Posted By francophile

If it's not pitted and looks like remotely like...

If it's not pitted and looks like remotely like the spindle you see in the thread I linked, it's exactly what I need! How awesome would that be? :D

Already have the cups, so don't need the whole...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-20, 01:22 PM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 778,737
Posted By francophile

They're on the way! Don't sweat the Vx mech, I...

They're on the way! Don't sweat the Vx mech, I have one that's in rider condition, was just looking for something a bit nicer for this specific bike. Other than that, and maybe my yet unfulfilled...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-20, 11:25 AM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 778,737
Posted By francophile

Do you still have the pad holders? If yes, I have...

Do you still have the pad holders? If yes, I have more than 200 pairs of spares I received, sealed in plastic,, so not over-hardened. I've been randomly gifting these to various people when sending...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-20, 10:32 AM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 778,737
Posted By francophile

Drop me a line. I have more than a couple I can...

Drop me a line. I have more than a couple I can part with. Chrome. Not NOS, but a variety of usable conditions, braze-on and clamp-on.

PS - does it need to be specifically HURET, or is SACHS-HURET...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-20, 10:07 AM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 778,737
Posted By francophile

Seems so apropos considering the name. ...

Seems so apropos considering the name. "Universal". It truly may be.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-20, 08:08 PM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 778,737
Posted By francophile

How can you tell a right and left Universal lever...

How can you tell a right and left Universal lever apart? I'm not kidding, I honestly don't remember.

And yes, the damn bodies crack like a MF. Always in the same place, 75% of the time.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-20, 07:35 PM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 778,737
Posted By francophile

I bought a stash of incomplete Universal...

I bought a stash of incomplete Universal calipers, and got a Super 68 or 77 that came with an undisclosed cracked arm, so I probably do have what you need. Thing is, it'll be hell for me to find it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-20, 01:43 PM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 778,737
Posted By francophile

Winged wheel one? What level of condition? ...

Winged wheel one? What level of condition? Hardware included? If you can handle "rider" quality, i.e. no significant rusting but maybe a pit here or there and could use a buff and polish, PM me...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-20, 07:09 PM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 778,737
Posted By francophile

Same issue. Have a complete pair I'll likely...

Same issue. Have a complete pair I'll likely never use. Willing to get rid of.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-20, 07:35 PM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 778,737
Posted By francophile

Feel free to ping me directly if you hit...

Feel free to ping me directly if you hit something else Simplex you need. On common stuff, I can usually send. I'm always happy to trade and can offer a fair price on anything I'm low on or is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-20, 07:23 PM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 778,737
Posted By francophile

I have way too many handlebars, I took another...

I have way too many handlebars, I took another batch of half a dozen to a co-op on Saturday. Looks like a François Belleri stem you have there ... Doesn't look like I have anything to match your bar...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-20, 03:25 PM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 778,737
Posted By francophile

Cool. Post a pic here of the part later so I...

Cool. Post a pic here of the part later so I know what to look for in the big box, then PM me with what you need otherwise. I'll head to my workspace tomorrow if I can't find it in one of my bins...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-20, 08:27 AM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 778,737
Posted By francophile

Here's that thread with some pics of the parts...

Here's that thread with some pics of the parts bin with IGH and other misc stuff. https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1185439-sachs-dreigang-torpedo-hubs.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-20, 08:24 AM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 778,737
Posted By francophile

I'm overloaded on handlebars and wheelsets and...

I'm overloaded on handlebars and wheelsets and don't dig on brifters, but what I happen to have is one or more 25.4 alloy (and maybe steel) seatposts with a graveyard of Simplex RDs I can harvest...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-20, 06:45 PM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 778,737
Posted By francophile

Yep! Keep it!

Yep! Keep it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-20, 11:45 AM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 778,737
Posted By francophile

You need to reapply when it rains unless you mix...

You need to reapply when it rains unless you mix a little dish soap and water together in a spray bottle, spray that on, let it sit for a minute, then sprinkle Cayenne on. But it'll wash off after...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-20, 12:38 PM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 778,737
Posted By francophile

Got it covered. smontanaro and I worked out an...

Got it covered. smontanaro and I worked out an amicable trade, my pedals for a box full of spindles, mostly 68, one 70, and one 73. The single 70mm spindle he had was stamped '5SP' and was PERFECT....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-20, 09:54 AM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 778,737
Posted By francophile

Man, this is really tempting. I would love to get...

Man, this is really tempting. I would love to get rid of my secondary Minoura stand and ditch the crappy Bikehand stand I have bolted to my shop bench. I'll defer to another member though. Your most...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-20, 06:39 PM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 778,737
Posted By francophile

It was seriously one of the funniest things...

It was seriously one of the funniest things anyone has ever sent me. Anthony Weiner ring any bells? :p

I'll reply back on our prior email about the spoke nipples. Maybe it'll spark a memory.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-20, 06:00 PM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 778,737
Posted By francophile

Yep. Do you want heavy, or heavier? I think...

Yep. Do you want heavy, or heavier?

I think I have a pair of solid steel Unions or similar, and several Lyotard 136R in various states. I'm pretty sure all of them are 9/16 vs. metric if it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-20, 12:21 PM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 778,737
Posted By francophile

Got the 68mm spindle squared away. Now I'm...

Got the 68mm spindle squared away. Now I'm hunting a 120-123ish 70mm spindle (measuring 55mm between edge races, "B" measure below versus the 52mm most 68mm spindles show). A+B+C measure is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-20, 08:13 AM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 778,737
Posted By francophile

PS - Only reason pedal-for-pedal trade wont work...

PS - Only reason pedal-for-pedal trade wont work - this is my pedal overflow bin. Doesn't include anything I've got tucked into project boxes I use to keep frames with their parts. The number of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-20, 07:59 AM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 778,737
Posted By francophile

Hey Skip, about 2wks after I made this post...

Hey Skip, about 2wks after I made this post (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage-bicycles-whats-worth-appraisals/1193641-specialized-touring-pedals-value.html) I had to fly to Switzerland for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-20, 01:18 PM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 778,737
Posted By francophile

I sold a box of very random parts towards in...

I sold a box of very random parts towards in January to RobbieTunes . I swear that box had one or two of these in it.. I can't seem to find the original for sale post (weird?) so I can't look back...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-20, 03:33 PM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 778,737
Posted By francophile

I psted this in the sales forum over here...

I psted this in the sales forum over here (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage-sales/1208476-wtb-shimano-spindle-68-x-116-halp.html) but figured I'd post here too.

I need a 68 x 116...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-20, 07:32 PM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 778,737
Posted By francophile

Ah. Crap. Actually just found a right-cup only...

Ah. Crap. Actually just found a right-cup only for $13 shipped. https://www.ebay.com/itm/293462546523 Someone over-torqued the one I just pulled off a bike I picked up, and it's got a long crack...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-20, 07:28 PM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 778,737
Posted By francophile

Not sure what you consider VGC+, but these are...

Not sure what you consider VGC+, but these are original condition, slight kink in the housing, and could use a cleanout/rebuild: https://www.bikeforums.net/21200819-post1761.html

I will never use...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-20, 10:30 AM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 778,737
Posted By francophile

This comment made me realize I should probably...

This comment made me realize I should probably mark up my original post.

I'm open to 3TTT and other brands. As long as the general look is roughly in ballpark with the 1A posted in my reply. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-20, 06:59 PM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 778,737
Posted By francophile

Thought about this. Or even sanding the whole...

Thought about this. Or even sanding the whole thing down, then using gun bluing to dye it, then polish maybe?

But at that point, I started thinking about the hours of work I'd put into it and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-20, 06:54 PM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 778,737
Posted By francophile

I don't doubt your personal experience, but given...

I don't doubt your personal experience, but given it had a 22.2 Cinelli in it previously and it was totally jammed despite being barely inserted 1.5" (stem is 22.0 until you reach the top of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-20, 01:39 PM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 778,737
Posted By francophile

Correct. Can't do that with a black stem. I'm...

Correct. Can't do that with a black stem. I'm looking to stick with and expand on a specific look with this bike. Person I bought it from shoved a 22.2 black stem in it, I had to "gently" fork it out...
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