Recent content by DesertRyder

If I'd have to hazard a guess, I'd say I probably was working on the bike. After adjustments, on the work stand, I normally will run through all the gears. The big/big would be the final gear. Hence, the final position. Obviously it wouldn't stay there because the final step is a ride.

Meh...I never noticed it. I don't ride in that gear, ever.

All my bikes are vintage 80's and 90's except for 1 bike. I still use bar ends on a couple of bikes and I also recently switched over from bar ends to a Scott AT-4 set up on my 1990 E-stay bike.

Is there a tread type you're looking for? I picked up a pair of these for my BMX single speed budget project. So far they seem like they're a decent paved conditions tire...

Diamondback Sorrento Single Speed conversion. Ukai HF rims, BMX top load stem, MX bars, tan wall tires

Could they be bent causing it to bind? Page 2 of the link shows the special parts, pivot axle assembly. Special torques show the pivot bolt (fixed side) and pivot bolt (removable side) https://www.vintage-trek.com/Trek-Fisher-Klein-Lemond/1997specmanualFisher.pdf

Are you loosening the correct side? There is a fixed side and a removable side at the swingarm pivot.

UPDAE: Current state of build. Top load BMX stem should arrive this Friday. Not sure what I want to do about crankset. Separate the spot welded chainrings (Altus FC-CT93) or replace with a cheap1x crankset

Update Got the tires mounted, still waiting on the tubes.Got the chain worked out with a quick link. Still need the thread the brake cables but I was just sweating too much to finish... I guess I'll do something with the crank at some point. The chainrings are spot welded on the original. I may...

I don't think I've posted here so..My bike. A 1980 Raleigh Grand Prix Made in Japan Raleigh labeled drivetrain, original,AFAIK, except for the rear rim (Araya aluminum) and consumables like bar wrap, tires, and pedals. Safety brake levers removed but stored. Things I've done is only bar wrap and...

Yeah. I found that thread and I'm a member on that forum. I asked there also. Seems to be equipped with Huret Allvit shifters, deraileurs, and a Raleigh/Nicklin cranlset. That's about the most info I've gotten about it. Still waiting for the seller to respond.... :rolleyes:

This popped up somewhat local to me. Priced cheap at $25 USD. I was interested in the downtube shifters for my Raleigh Grand Prix but the more I look at it the more it interests me. I'm liking the color. I have tires, pedals, brake pads, and a seat in my spares bin. Adding some axle wing nuts...

^^^^^I just experienced this..^^^^^ I wanted it. It was a good deal. Hmm..Paused Bike was sold. Never wait...LOL

It was too late to pick up last night and by the time I got off work it had been sold...FRACK!! It's been the only sidehack I've seen for sale locally. Next time I just need yo jump on it even if it means calling out for work I guess.................

Looking at this sidehack to cruise my dog around. Is there a dedicated sidehack section or thread? The seller is asking $90 (US). Seems fair to me? Impakt Sidehack