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  • Members: 861
  • Category: Cycling
  • Founded: Mar 25, 2005
  • Language: English
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3 New Members - 48 New Messages - 8 New Photos - New Questions

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This group is for anyone who takes used bicycles and turns them into smooth running machines. Whether you meticulously restore antique bicycles, update used bikes with modern components, or fix old junkers for utilitarian transport, all are welcome. Feel free to post questions, comments, for-sale or wanted ads, or anything else pertinent to the pursuit of bicycle restoration.

Have fun and keep it civil, please!

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Re: On shortening the axel
Im probably not understanding it right, but I don't see how shifting the axel helps. If I was able to shift it inward, wouldnt the same problem now present
Posted - Mon May 21, 2012 1:13 pm
 Frank Ruggiero
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Re: On shortening the axel
It looks like a simple axle adjustment unless it is a problem with skewer length. Steve explained how it is best done and any more explanation would make it
Posted - Mon May 21, 2012 8:48 am
 robert a
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Re: 700cm tire size confused
The bike is all stock. Rims: Ambrosio Elite 700c Hubs: Suntour Cyclone Front and rear derailer: Suntour Sprint Crank: Suntour Superbe Pro, 42/52 Handlerbar and
Posted - Mon May 21, 2012 1:29 am
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Re: We'd have to see a photo
Yes. It is the same wheel. There is no space on areas you can't see. I butted everything up against to make it tight as possible so you could see what im
Posted - Sun May 20, 2012 8:30 pm
 Frank Ruggiero
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Re: Quick Release
Quick release is capable of clamping hard enough to hold it, but solid axles are more simple. Is your axle too long? The axle should sit about .5 to 1mm on
Posted - Sun May 20, 2012 7:27 pm
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2012 31 44 22 48 91
2011 71 116 58 178 140 67 41 63 31 54 35 47
2010 83 104 105 95 85 78 130 112 36 37 33 63
2009 36 51 78 89 115 199 113 71 53 13 81 49
2008 186 248 123 161 249 96 161 137 47 92 50 75
2007 369 301 353 257 334 208 231 164 72 200 228 370
2006 416 292 217 170 136 138 98 58 118 45 185 230
2005 59 133 90 200 135 261 354 613 323 260
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