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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-20, 12:35 AM
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Views: 980,855
Posted By jbchybridrider

And there done. Wanted new light wheels that...

And there done. Wanted new light wheels that looked more 90's. I may put the original steel fork back on too.
circus monkey hubs, mavic open rims, cx ray aero spokes for 1580g. Im happy with that.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-20, 12:28 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,855
Posted By jbchybridrider

I actually cheated by using my mavic sys wheels...

I actually cheated by using my mavic sys wheels which IMO are the most balanced and true wheels around to set it up before installing the new wheel and used the cable adjuster to bring the bolt...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-20, 10:23 PM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,855
Posted By jbchybridrider

Building wheels DIY style with an unused frame...

Building wheels DIY style with an unused frame and brake.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-20, 02:33 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,855
Posted By jbchybridrider

Pulled a beat up Deore probably 7 or 8 speed off...

Pulled a beat up Deore probably 7 or 8 speed off an old bike wreck just so I can ride my new bike this weekend and worked beautifully straight up no adjustment :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-20, 10:57 PM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,855
Posted By jbchybridrider

Off to the bin with this new never ridden heap of...

Off to the bin with this new never ridden heap of junk. It's supposed to be Shimano 9s but this is the only derailleur I've never been able to setup, bought for my litage I spent days trying...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-20, 12:39 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,855
Posted By jbchybridrider

Silver is much nicer than black IMO. I even tried...

Silver is much nicer than black IMO. I even tried a quill stem but these ergo bars don't fit through any.
It feels like forever waiting for items in the post thanks to c19, only want my cables and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-20, 03:33 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,855
Posted By jbchybridrider

I've been adding components today to my smelly...

I've been adding components today to my smelly old hybrid to awesome gravel bike conversion. I think it's looking good but now just waiting on things like the seat, bars, tape, chain and cables to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-20, 02:22 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,855
Posted By jbchybridrider

Looks Bontrager ?

Looks Bontrager ?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-20, 05:18 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,855
Posted By jbchybridrider

It feels like your hoping to see my exquisite...

It feels like your hoping to see my exquisite metal working skills reshaping the tube :lol: But no I used automotive body filler :lol::lol:
I have seen other forumites achieve that but with round...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-20, 12:24 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,855
Posted By jbchybridrider

After removing the paint from this Giant Innova,...

After removing the paint from this Giant Innova, not hard since it was the thinnest paint ever and not even any undercoat. I then had to be brutal with the wire wheel to remove the rust over the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-19, 12:07 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,855
Posted By jbchybridrider

My first Microshift and I'm impressed with it....

My first Microshift and I'm impressed with it. Great quality, well made and light it replicates an early 90's Shimano in many ways.
My Sakae's ready for it's maiden voyage this weekend
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-19, 01:33 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,855
Posted By jbchybridrider

Old Altus A20 works fine indexing a 9 speed but a...

Old Altus A20 works fine indexing a 9 speed but a polished Microshift will be here any day.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-19, 01:27 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,855
Posted By jbchybridrider

Would you believe the cables pads and lever...

Would you believe the cables pads and lever adjuster covers/rubbers all arrived from different countries at the same time.
After much fluffing around with the brake setup the bikes in a rideable...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-19, 07:44 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,855
Posted By jbchybridrider

It's a Mitsi"bishi" L300 :) Owned it for 26...

It's a Mitsi"bishi" L300 :) Owned it for 26 years but never had the hart to sell it. It was my off road getaway camper machine but since upgraded to the later L400.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-19, 11:20 PM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,855
Posted By jbchybridrider

New cockpit setup. Going to love the levers I ...

New cockpit setup. Going to love the levers I think, everything fits ergonomically in place.
Just had to order a grey cable set as im 100mm short of a full set. Waiting on brake pads too, so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-19, 01:50 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,855
Posted By jbchybridrider

Im waiting on a few parts in the post so played...

Im waiting on a few parts in the post so played with this old x2000. Went a bit hard on the name plate but there was tin worm under there too.
I wish I took before pics of the Shimano A20 I'm going...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-19, 12:49 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,855
Posted By jbchybridrider

It works! This Force derailleur needed a 31.8 to...

It works! This Force derailleur needed a 31.8 to 34.9 adaptor but then wouldn't swing out far enough, not enough to lift the chain to the big ring so some trimming of the internal spring was needed....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-19, 05:45 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,855
Posted By jbchybridrider

That looks amazing :eek: The frame and sum of...

That looks amazing :eek: The frame and sum of all the parts. Almost to good to ride, almost...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-19, 02:56 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,855
Posted By jbchybridrider

I thought it was the end of my world today. Doing...

I thought it was the end of my world today. Doing some assembly of my Sakae, was tightening the BB thought there was a crack sound, in hindsight dont know what i heard.
Went on working then later...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-19, 03:31 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,855
Posted By jbchybridrider

Thanks, a little bit work here and little bit...

Thanks, a little bit work here and little bit work there :)
I could have started it's own thread years ago when I bought it, so much has happened, but in the beginning I didn't realize what a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-19, 11:00 PM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,855
Posted By jbchybridrider

Happy chappy atm :) ...

Happy chappy atm :)

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-19, 12:59 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,855
Posted By jbchybridrider

So i got the lugs painted today on the Sakae. I...

So i got the lugs painted today on the Sakae. I used a new tape called Frog tape, well cant say im to happy with it. Its left loads of sticky residue :notamused: and cant say I've had this issue...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-19, 10:09 PM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,855
Posted By jbchybridrider

That's a nice bike. Are you in Rome there

That's a nice bike. Are you in Rome there
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-19, 10:04 PM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,855
Posted By jbchybridrider

How interesting haha, I did a nut and bolt resto...

How interesting haha, I did a nut and bolt resto on a 78 and raced 2 seasons until my shoulders couldn't cope. After 30 years racing and age it happens :cry:

Andy Haydon is on the inside of me,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-19, 11:03 PM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,855
Posted By jbchybridrider

Im back on the Sakae frame project. Had other...

Im back on the Sakae frame project. Had other commitments but back into it. Only have the seat tube and one chain stay to do (wet sanding for a light brushed look) then i can mask up the main tubes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-19, 04:22 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,855
Posted By jbchybridrider

Finally got some gum hoods to replace the brown...

Finally got some gum hoods to replace the brown ones to complete the Paino resto. Just waiting for the winter weather to make a sunny turn.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-19, 04:32 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,855
Posted By jbchybridrider

I've got some left over Lotus metallic grey from...

I've got some left over Lotus metallic grey from a bull bar I painted to use on the lugs. Will make a nice contrast from the main tubes I think.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-19, 04:23 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,855
Posted By jbchybridrider

89-90 Sakae Litage. Your answer was in my text...

89-90 Sakae Litage.
Your answer was in my text :) but I'm pleased your initial thought was it's stainless because that's the effect I'm trying to create. You can see original raw alloy finish if you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-19, 01:50 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,855
Posted By jbchybridrider

I've decided how this frames going to be...

I've decided how this frames going to be finished. Sanded main tubes, lotus metallic grey lugs :thumb:
I have the sanding technique sorted and think it looks better than polished. The lot will be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-19, 11:39 PM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,855
Posted By jbchybridrider

I've also been working on a MTB frame. Stripped...

I've also been working on a MTB frame. Stripped the Sakae of parts.
I have a nice idea for a paint job but just experimenting with giving it a brushed look. It looks good and tried polishing to but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-19, 11:02 PM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,855
Posted By jbchybridrider

Got this Sakae SX crankset polished for the Sakae...

Got this Sakae SX crankset polished for the Sakae Litage. Also put the original rigid fork back on the said bike to see how it rides one last time before stripping the frame for painting. The raw...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-19, 03:54 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,855
Posted By jbchybridrider

^^^ Can't wait to see more of this!!

^^^ Can't wait to see more of this!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-19, 04:15 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,855
Posted By jbchybridrider

Haha don't tempt me to do something silly and...

Haha don't tempt me to do something silly and make a shaft :p There are plenty of options on ebay though and the Superbe needed a clean and grease anyway.





The only reason I probably won't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-19, 09:59 PM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,855
Posted By jbchybridrider

It's no go for a longer cage on Superbe body. The...

It's no go for a longer cage on Superbe body. The cage pivots too different to mix parts. It's possible to make a shaft like the Superbe is internally but extended out the back with a thread but I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-19, 05:47 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,855
Posted By jbchybridrider

Just had a quick visual at some of the good...

Just had a quick visual at some of the good points you mention. The cage swing between the two derailleurs looks the same. It seems all they've done is move the top jocky wheel lower onto the cage...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-19, 01:19 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,855
Posted By jbchybridrider

Just noticed the v-gt derailleur is set back...

Just noticed the v-gt derailleur is set back further behind the hanger bolt than the Superbe which is more vertical.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-19, 01:04 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,855
Posted By jbchybridrider

I rebuilt and polished this V-GT luxe today...

I rebuilt and polished this V-GT luxe today because honestly to myself riding 42-24 that I have on my Paino will be a tough ask in my area.
It's to late in the day to try now but looking at it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-19, 01:55 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,855
Posted By jbchybridrider

Can't resist a picture, I'm excited:D I've got...

Can't resist a picture, I'm excited:D I've got this assembled as much as I can until more bits arrive like bar wrap chain and not sure where to get affordable tubulars for a decent price without...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-19, 02:27 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,855
Posted By jbchybridrider

Got the wheels at a flea market many years ago....

Got the wheels at a flea market many years ago. Yeah there original silver rims, "Oh" Wow the work to get them presentable, they look much better a metre or so more away, and some spokes have been...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-19, 12:20 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,855
Posted By jbchybridrider

Got some Superbe bits cleaned and lubed ready to...

Got some Superbe bits cleaned and lubed ready to go on my Resto. Still waiting on some decals for the frame for some portraits of that. Have polished the wheels too, took a long time to do. Ambrosio...
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