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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-21, 08:03 PM
Replies: 3,685
Views: 333,307
Posted By jethin

ISO: - 7sp trigger shifters - Specialized...

ISO:

- 7sp trigger shifters
- Specialized rear skewer (or similar “axle” and nut — I have a handle)
- Long 27.2 seatpost
- 1 1/8 stem
- SA indicator pin / chain
- Grips
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-21, 06:38 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,047
Posted By jethin

Always fun to see a project unfold, and an...

Always fun to see a project unfold, and an artiste who is enthusiastic about the work.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-21, 07:55 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,882
Posted By jethin

I say leave them all as is. Ride them each...

I say leave them all as is. Ride them each XXX(XXX) miles and then re-acess the situation. Or just keep riding.

That said if you’re set on a project do the Raleigh. Do it up like it’s a forever...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-21, 10:21 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,184
Posted By jethin

Thanks for the explanation iab . I think I'd term...

Thanks for the explanation iab . I think I'd term what you describe simply as "manufacturing."

I get that the manufacturer of a product matters. As does the "brand/distributor", which I suppose...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-21, 07:26 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,184
Posted By jethin

Complete sentences, reliable information,...

Complete sentences, reliable information, straightforward delivery. This is useful.

I confess I don’t understand what any of this Tano/mano/expo business is about. But I suppose others do, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-20, 08:23 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,372
Posted By jethin

Probably one of you jerks will get them for a...

Probably one of you jerks will get them for a song. But I’ll be waiting for you at the pearly gates with my golden Colnago (or possibly in the pit on a flaming Huffy.)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-20, 08:01 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 8,359
Posted By jethin

Surely we can all agree that WD-40 is the best...

Surely we can all agree that WD-40 is the best lubricant for all the various parts of a bicycle.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-20, 05:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,488
Posted By jethin

That’s a nice looking riding mower. If you ever...

That’s a nice looking riding mower. If you ever need to take it in for repairs I highly recommend that you select a reputable shop. You should also call in any gambling debts to make sure you have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-20, 03:25 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,530
Posted By jethin

It’s the curse of the Stella! I feel like a lot...

It’s the curse of the Stella! I feel like a lot of these old Stellas lived hard lives. I wonder what’s up with that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-20, 06:06 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,346
Posted By jethin

Get off my lawn you young hipsters on yer fixies.

Get off my lawn you young hipsters on yer fixies.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-30-20, 09:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 377
Posted By jethin

Thanks for the 411 and ideas everybody. My plan...

Thanks for the 411 and ideas everybody. My plan as it stands is to ride this wheel for a few days and then check to see if the bearings have freed up a bit. If they're still quite tight I'll consider...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-29-20, 05:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 377
Posted By jethin

Cartridge Bearing Hub Adjustment

This new Origin8 cartridge bearing front hub feels very tight, and there is zero play in the axle. Is it meant to be adjusted? Note that the only place to use a wrench are the outer locknuts (no cone...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-20, 03:39 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,530
Posted By jethin

Funny to see your list of “issues.” I had a...

Funny to see your list of “issues.” I had a Stella awhile back that was truly a mess. Bent fork, stuck crank covers, and like 80% of the parts were in some state of brokenness. It rode pretty good...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-20, 08:45 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 17,357
Posted By jethin

Good beer. I assume I'm the first to say that in...

Good beer. I assume I'm the first to say that in this thread...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-20, 06:18 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,234
Posted By jethin

Bent. I have some nice bars that I’m 95% sure are...

Bent. I have some nice bars that I’m 95% sure are slightly bent. It drives me crazy that I’ll never be 100% sure.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-20, 07:08 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 3,612
Posted By jethin

When it comes to narbits everybody’s different....

When it comes to narbits everybody’s different. But I suspect that many casual riders don’t even think about their saddle angle, or ride enough to care.

4. I’ve had one saddle and one seatpost...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-20, 07:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 775
Posted By jethin

Let’s make it simple: right side left hand Eng,...

Let’s make it simple: right side left hand Eng, left side right hand Ital, left side clockwise 1.37”, right side dextrorotary 26 mm. You’re welcome.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-20, 06:49 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,536
Posted By jethin

Add a farm implement and a creepy vintage doll...

Add a farm implement and a creepy vintage doll and ^^^ this post is in the running for best of C&V Halloween 2020.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-20, 08:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 876
Posted By jethin

You BEAST!!!

You BEAST!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-20, 06:52 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,536
Posted By jethin

I’ve mixed colors a couple times and never had...

I’ve mixed colors a couple times and never had much success. I just learned to live with the results. Orange is tough, maybe because it’s a lighter color.

I guess what I’m trying to say is that I...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-28-20, 05:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,281
Posted By jethin

I personally really enjoy his posts, and at this...

I personally really enjoy his posts, and at this point I need to know the end of the lawn mower hostage situation. Nice bike, glws.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-20, 03:50 PM
Replies: 3,685
Views: 333,307
Posted By jethin

I was the lucky winner of this B17 Narrow saddle...

I was the lucky winner of this B17 Narrow saddle from phenry24. However, after a few miles I've learned that a B17 Standard works better for me. So I'm offering it for trade for a B17 Standard in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-20, 07:35 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,022
Posted By jethin

Who do you think you are, the Jimi Hendrix of...

Who do you think you are, the Jimi Hendrix of bikes?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-20, 09:23 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,693
Posted By jethin

I love it when a plan comes together.

I love it when a plan comes together.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-20, 07:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 673
Posted By jethin

That "saddle" is freakin' hilarious.

That "saddle" is freakin' hilarious.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-20, 08:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 820
Posted By jethin

Way back when, my bud’s dad built a bike sidecar...

Way back when, my bud’s dad built a bike sidecar out of wood and hauled him and his brother around in it. It was a pretty neat contraption. I think there’s a photo of them in it around somewhere...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-15-20, 07:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 321
Posted By jethin

I have some fair-good Cinelli Top 66s too if...

I have some fair-good Cinelli Top 66s too if those might interest you. They have grooves on both front and rear. No drilling.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-20, 05:08 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,290
Posted By jethin

Correction: An Ƨ shape. Conceptual illustrations...

Correction: An Ƨ shape. Conceptual illustrations should always be composed from the drive side. :rolleyes:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-20, 07:34 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 2,956
Posted By jethin

The TailGater. You bring the beer. ...

The TailGater. You bring the beer.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-20, 08:25 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,896
Posted By jethin

I’ll just say that I prefer installing wheels...

I’ll just say that I prefer installing wheels with the bike inverted. It’s easier to manage the geared bits, gravity helps seat the wheel, and it’s easier to check alignment. I’d bet that many folks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-20, 07:48 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,759
Posted By jethin

Did you ever dance with the devil in the pale...

Did you ever dance with the devil in the pale moonlight?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-21-20, 07:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 527
Posted By jethin

Neat. Given her style I think pre-70s/cute/fun...

Neat. Given her style I think pre-70s/cute/fun bikes would be good subjects. I’m thinking like say an old Raleigh 3 speed with a basket overflowing with flowers. The 60s Schwinn catalogs have some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-20, 05:58 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,280
Posted By jethin

I have come to the conclusion that a straight...

I have come to the conclusion that a straight fork/head tube looks slightly bent backwards to the eye/in photos. I don’t know why this is the case. It often seems more pronounced in larger frames.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-20, 11:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 711
Posted By jethin

Easy: pop it off the wheel and throw it in the...

Easy: pop it off the wheel and throw it in the trash. Dork disk cleaned.

(jk — dork disks are kool, klassic and useful to boot.)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-20, 03:18 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 5,824
Posted By jethin

Very sad. I’d encourage everyone to limit your...

Very sad. I’d encourage everyone to limit your exposure. Remember that chronic respiratory and cardiovascular conditions develop over time, so it’s about protecting your health both today and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-20, 03:58 PM
Replies: 3,685
Views: 333,307
Posted By jethin

ISO: clamp on bb cable guide that doesn’t require...

ISO: clamp on bb cable guide that doesn’t require housing to fd OR fd that has a cable stop :)

HAVE: Alternatives to above, other pretty junk...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-20, 09:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,478
Posted By jethin

Tried ayahuasca?

Tried ayahuasca?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-20, 08:07 AM
Replies: 3,685
Views: 333,307
Posted By jethin

Thanks dweenk and francophile, but no sense in...

Thanks dweenk and francophile, but no sense in breaking up a pair. But I think PatTheSlat may have a winner!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-20, 11:57 AM
Replies: 3,685
Views: 333,307
Posted By jethin

ISO: Straight left crank arm, 175 mm length,...

ISO: Straight left crank arm, 175 mm length, square diamond taper. A Sakae SX would be a match, but anything that fits the specs would do.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-20, 08:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 830
Posted By jethin

Yep, happy to help if I can, though I’m a bit of...

Yep, happy to help if I can, though I’m a bit of a ride from you. And I second Larry’s. Anyway I’m sure we’ll get you fixed up one way or another. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-20, 07:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,439
Posted By jethin

“My first race bike, my brothers first race bike,...

“My first race bike, my brothers first race bike, and my son's first bike”



“What is grandpa’s old rust bucket.“
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-20, 06:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,237
Posted By jethin

This thread got my nipples wound up.

This thread got my nipples wound up.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-26-20, 08:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 969
Posted By jethin

I’m going to regret this, but I’m going to pass...

I’m going to regret this, but I’m going to pass on this fork — it’s just a little to moderne for my ~74 frame. I really appreciate your offer to help. Now somebody snatch up this nice fork!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-20, 07:48 PM
Replies: 3,685
Views: 333,307
Posted By jethin

Ah ok. It's a ~67 Schwinn Breeze. It looks like...

Ah ok. It's a ~67 Schwinn Breeze. It looks like there's a cable stop on the downtube, so partial housing; the little wheel is behind the chainring. I'm happy to use standard road cable/housing, which...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-20, 07:17 PM
Replies: 3,685
Views: 333,307
Posted By jethin

ISO: Everthing that goes between the shifter and...

ISO: Everthing that goes between the shifter and the outer locknut on a Sturmey Archer hub. Not sure exactly what parts this entails: an indicator chain for sure... A specific cable and housing? A...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-20, 07:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 994
Posted By jethin

I have a similar situation, and posted in the...

I have a similar situation, and posted in the mechanics forum a few weeks ago. IIRC there’s about 5mm of threads/space in the locknut, and you want to engage at least 3mm of them, or about 3 turns. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-20, 02:05 PM
Replies: 3,685
Views: 333,307
Posted By jethin

ISO: Two 700c forks for basic projects: one with...

ISO: Two 700c forks for basic projects: one with ~ 210mm (8.3") steerer (59cm frame) and the other with ~ 182mm (7.2") steerer (57cm frame). Frames are red and orange and lugged, but I'm not picky.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-20, 07:54 PM
Replies: 3,685
Views: 333,307
Posted By jethin

Pretty sure I have a basic, fair condition French...

Pretty sure I have a basic, fair condition French headset if that would work. I’d need to dig it up...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-28-20, 04:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 536
Posted By jethin

Shoot, I thought I could cut this but im pretty...

Shoot, I thought I could cut this but im pretty sure it wouldn’t have enough threads. I’m iso of a ~ 8.1” fork for a 59cm budget project. Anyway on to the next taker!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-17-20, 06:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,435
Posted By jethin

Nice, but black components would put this over...

Nice, but black components would put this over the top IMO. Gonna party all night but still win the race in the morning.
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