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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-23, 11:04 AM
Replies: 7,984
Views: 979,601
Posted By steine13

On this thread, the following may not even be...

On this thread, the following may not even be off-topic.

>> I had two of these [Audis]

THERE's yer problem.

Seriously, I know quite a few people who had them over the years.
It's somewhere...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-23, 06:06 AM
Replies: 7,984
Views: 979,601
Posted By steine13

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20230824_193624298_hdr_5765419edf5d1ebf3928144f0a9308d6bdc997d1.jpg

Here's some 'wrenching' I hadn't planned for... I broke a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-23, 07:42 PM
Replies: 7,984
Views: 979,601
Posted By steine13

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1414x1281/moto26_7e9c935096a5f50f41a35359f93867cd9ba66c65.jpg

This was a frustrating exercise.
The Motobécane I bought in January was on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-23, 11:39 AM
Replies: 7,984
Views: 979,601
Posted By steine13

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1274/moto01_e64ba69589ffc9a861698b45901152d6fe73e052.jpg


I finally got around to putting SKS longboard fenders on my Motobécane Grand...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-23, 06:15 AM
Replies: 7,984
Views: 979,601
Posted By steine13

Where are you going with this? Track bike, no...

Where are you going with this? Track bike, no provisions for braking....with a freewheeling 11 speed hub...?

There has to be a plan behind this.

cheers -mathias
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-23, 05:55 AM
Replies: 7,984
Views: 979,601
Posted By steine13

>> they look a bit "barnacle" That's fair,...

>> they look a bit "barnacle"

That's fair, but since I look a bit barnacle myself these days, it's a good fit for my bikes.

cheers -mathias
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-23, 06:19 AM
Replies: 7,984
Views: 979,601
Posted By steine13

The 'function improvement' is due to factors...

The 'function improvement' is due to factors other than the type of lever. I'm running 1980s Dura Ace levers on one bike, and they are pretty "bad" in the sense that they take a lot of force. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-23, 09:49 AM
Replies: 7,984
Views: 979,601
Posted By steine13

Zero bike/2 maintenance

I'm visiting my parents... great reason, mom's turning 79... and the $70 Specialized hybrid I picked up many years ago finally broke several spokes in back, so no more splicing one in and hoping for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-23, 06:14 PM
Replies: 7,984
Views: 979,601
Posted By steine13

VintageSteelEU It's a 1981 Grand Touring....

VintageSteelEU
It's a 1981 Grand Touring. Sorry, I should have given a bit more information.

Temptation is everywhere, and this particular instance was on the Enabler™ thread; I posted my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-23, 09:44 AM
Replies: 7,984
Views: 979,601
Posted By steine13

The Motobécane I bought a few weeks back came...

The Motobécane I bought a few weeks back came apart without violence. It appears all it needs is a good cleaning; the bearing surfaces look good.

As a bonus, the drive side BB threads were deep...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-23, 09:18 PM
Replies: 7,984
Views: 979,601
Posted By steine13

Oh yeah: The cheapo crank with the welded...

Oh yeah: The cheapo crank with the welded chainrings is Biopace.
You'd think that wouldn't work without a derailleur/chain tensioner.
As it turns out, it doesn't make much difference.
They told me...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-23, 08:59 PM
Replies: 7,984
Views: 979,601
Posted By steine13

Rockhopper cont'd. Now my 3 spd actually has...

Rockhopper cont'd.

Now my 3 spd actually has 3 shiftable speeds. I think. It's dark and wet and I'm not going outside you can't make me.
I'll find out in the morning.
I was going to route the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-23, 08:42 PM
Replies: 7,984
Views: 979,601
Posted By steine13

My last entry on the Rockhopper winter project is...

My last entry on the Rockhopper winter project is already on the previous page.

But with a visit to the hardware store and the campus bike shop, i actually got this show on the road...and I like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-22, 06:00 PM
Replies: 7,984
Views: 979,601
Posted By steine13

Well, the wheels are built. These cheap rims were...

Well, the wheels are built. These cheap rims were quite easy to work with.

Now if I could find my 3-speed parts box with the cogs etc, I might be ready ton install the rear wheel.
Can't wait to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-22, 01:13 PM
Replies: 7,984
Views: 979,601
Posted By steine13

Not exactly new bike day, but I'm excited about...

Not exactly new bike day, but I'm excited about this delivery from rosebikes.com.

I'm looking to build inexpensive wheels for my winter bike, and I've had no luck finding rims or even spokes for a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-08-22, 05:12 AM
Replies: 7,984
Views: 979,601
Posted By steine13

This was discussed yesterday in this this thread:...

This was discussed yesterday in this this thread:
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage-sales/1264429-1975-schwinn-paramount-c7561-silver-1-700-a.html

Post #6


You need to keep up :p
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-22, 06:26 AM
Replies: 7,984
Views: 979,601
Posted By steine13

Yesterday I lucked out and got SKS fenders at the...

Yesterday I lucked out and got SKS fenders at the campus bike shop. Mounted them in the evening, but I'll have to adjust the lines and trim the stays this weekend.

I rode it this morning... Lots...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-22, 06:54 PM
Replies: 7,984
Views: 979,601
Posted By steine13

It's the tail end of the riding season here in...

It's the tail end of the riding season here in mid-Michigan, and I'm trying to get my house in order.

The "winter" bikes will be my trusty Bruce Gordon BLT from Taiwan and a Specialized Rockhopper...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-22, 08:30 PM
Replies: 7,984
Views: 979,601
Posted By steine13

I'm putting together an old Cannondale ST600 for...

I'm putting together an old Cannondale ST600 for a 350-mile supported tour that starts this Wednesday.

I had trouble getting the shifter cable to line up properly with the cable stop in the seat...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-22, 05:40 AM
Replies: 7,984
Views: 979,601
Posted By steine13

Ihmemies >> Fenders are 43mm wide, is it a bad...

Ihmemies
>> Fenders are 43mm wide, is it a bad idea to have so wide tyres with the fenders?

Not only is it not a problem to run 40 mm tires with 43 mm fenders, I have from sheer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-22, 05:47 PM
Replies: 7,984
Views: 979,601
Posted By steine13

JohnDThompson said it: >> Household ammonia...

JohnDThompson said it:

>> Household ammonia solution will dissolve gum rubber.

And it worked like a charm, with a little added elbow grease. Submerged overnight in a weak solution -- didn't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-22, 06:22 PM
Replies: 7,984
Views: 979,601
Posted By steine13

JohnDThompson Thanks! I'll give the ammonia a...

JohnDThompson
Thanks! I'll give the ammonia a shot to do a final cleanup of the remnants. I know we keep some around. And I did remove the levers and got most of the crud off, and the new hoods...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-22, 04:36 PM
Replies: 7,984
Views: 979,601
Posted By steine13

>> It was too hot to work in the garage, and my...

>> It was too hot to work in the garage, and my wife wasn’t home to tell me she wasn’t happy about it.

Lol right?

Did that last year when Madame was out of town, except in the kitchen.
That is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-22, 07:02 PM
Replies: 7,984
Views: 979,601
Posted By steine13

Jamesdak wins Bikeforums today -- these drawer...

Jamesdak wins Bikeforums today -- these drawer pulls are awesome!!!
cheers -mathias
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-21, 08:05 PM
Replies: 7,984
Views: 979,601
Posted By steine13

Not the best riding weather here in mid-Michigan,...

Not the best riding weather here in mid-Michigan, but my wife's ancient Bianchi's resurrection Version 2 is shaping up, this time with 650b wheels, a Nexus 3spd hub, and Col de Vie tires as an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-21, 07:25 PM
Replies: 7,984
Views: 979,601
Posted By steine13

Breaking the buck

I'm not sure I'd call it wrenching... but it might be worth a smile to some-a-y'alls.

This relates to the beauty in post #4710 above, where among some other wrenching I thought I'd get another 100...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-21, 10:37 AM
Replies: 7,984
Views: 979,601
Posted By steine13

I dunno, man ....looks a little out of round. ...

I dunno, man ....looks a little out of round.

​​​​​​I could tune that right up for you.
Gives a whole new meaning to "tuning fork" ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-08-21, 07:16 PM
Replies: 7,984
Views: 979,601
Posted By steine13

Looks like on this thread I'm destined to play...

Looks like on this thread I'm destined to play the sad clown. Today was a comedy of errors, which was a continuation from the weekend.

I've got this Cannondale H400 hybrid, you see, that I've been...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-21, 09:13 PM
Replies: 7,984
Views: 979,601
Posted By steine13

I am watching with great interest what thumpism...

I am watching with great interest what thumpism is going to do with this 620.
On the home front, I'm wrestling with my Cannondale H400 winter bike. Yesterday I "fixed" the herniated tube in the rear...
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