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9498
I have the opportunity to pick up a a NOS Shimano 7 speed hub and shifter fairly inexpensively--but it's a coaster brake model. I'm personally not real fond of...
John
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May 3, 2009
5:25 am
9499
Hi John, Wish I could help you, but I just don't know. I do know that lots of folks over at the Kogswell group, http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/KOG/ are...
Forbes Black
diarmaede
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May 3, 2009
1:25 pm
9500
I'm pretty sure the coaster brakes are internal rather than attached externally like some roller brakes. So you'd need to take the hub apart and at the least...
Steve Birmingham
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May 3, 2009
1:36 pm
9501
I ran across this site looking for an online diagram of a nexus 7 (didn't find a diagram) Anyway, It's funny/sad/ aggravating. The "expert" claims to have...
Steve Birmingham
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May 3, 2009
1:48 pm
9502
... I have used that model -- it's on my dad's Bridgestone Blouson. I'm pretty sure the brake is integral to the hub, but don't fret too much, it's not that...
Forbes Bagatelle-Black
diarmaede
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May 3, 2009
8:09 pm
9503
... I'll second Fred's recommendation and advice. I assume the coaster brake is integral to the hub, however my wife has been really pleased with the brake's...
Forbes Bagatelle-Black
diarmaede
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May 3, 2009
8:13 pm
9504
... Thanks Forbes--I guess I'll use it as a coaster. I rode a Nexus/coaster a while back and had a hard time with it--but it might have been the geometry of...
John
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May 4, 2009
3:26 am
9505
my name is arthur and im in chicago ive been into riding and fixing bicycles for many years. right now my main bicycle is a raleigh sc...
arthurok_2000
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May 4, 2009
7:27 am
9506
I found the parts book I have, and unfortunately everything is older than Nexus 7. I do have parts breakdowns for Nexus4 and most anything Shimano made...
Steve Birmingham
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May 4, 2009
2:13 pm
9507
If you decide you don't want it, I call first dibs on buying it from you! Cheers - Forbes Black, Santa Clarita, CA ... From: John <old99jh@...> Subject:...
Forbes Black
diarmaede
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May 4, 2009
3:24 pm
9508
While my posting here is mainly a condition matter and not a restoration one, I thought you might be interested in this and might be able to help me. Not long...
ivs35
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May 8, 2009
3:23 am
9509
"While my posting here is mainly a condition matter and not a restoration one, I thought you might be interested in this and might be able to help me." Your...
Forbes Black
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May 8, 2009
4:08 pm
9510
I gather that this stem is not of the wedge/wedge variety to lock it into the steerer, but has a cone that pulls up via the cinch bolt to spread a split bottom...
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May 8, 2009
4:32 pm
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Dave writes: "You're probably very partial to that old Cinelli stem, but at least in this bike, I'd suggest you try switching the stem out to one of the ...
Forbes Black
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May 8, 2009
5:18 pm
9512
There are some other things to look at. The expander bolt could be running out of threads. The bolt would feel tight when it bottoms out but the...
Rick Paulos
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May 8, 2009
5:48 pm
9513
... . ... check for bent or bulging steerer some stem binder weggies have a key that must be fitted into the slit on the stem check the threads on the stem...
idiot_ura
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May 8, 2009
7:08 pm
9514
Thanks very much Dave for your tips and help. See my comments scattered below. ... Yes, that's correct-- this older Cinelli 1A stem (bought new in 1983) has...
ivs35
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May 8, 2009
7:16 pm
9515
... Thanks Forbes for this and for your other posting. Stan...
ivs35
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May 8, 2009
8:01 pm
9516
... I think Rick that the round, tapered "nut" that gets drawn up into the split-end quill of the Cinelli 1A stem is steel rather than aluminum. But I'll check...
ivs35
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May 8, 2009
8:22 pm
9517
... OK, will check my non-wedge type stem and steerer tube this weekend. Thanks idiot_ura for the help. Stan...
ivs35
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May 8, 2009
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9518
... This would raise a red flag in my book. Any washer of soft material used as a washer will crush leaving the bolt loose. Steel washer, yes, but not a brass...
John
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May 8, 2009
9:02 pm
9519
All really good advice from everyone else. Most bulges on a steerer should be findable from the outside. Just check with a straightedge held along the steerer...
Steve Birmingham
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May 8, 2009
9:25 pm
9520
Quill stems are still available. If you have a bike co-op type deal where you live, that would be a great place to look, or an older bike shop's 'boneyard'. I...
dlhughes001@...
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May 8, 2009
10:39 pm
9521
I'm thinking of hosting a small get together on a Saturday or Sunday this S eptember for CR List, the Restoration List, Boblist & Touring List members. ...
Peter Naiman
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May 10, 2009
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9522
Maybe a area that offers camping? Just a thought! Gary ... From: Peter Naiman To: BicycleRestorationGroup Sent: Saturday, May 09, 2009 9:08 PM Subject:...
Gary
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May 10, 2009
1:37 pm
9523
Hi all, I have a small seclection of 1st Gen Campagnolo C Record rear deraileur steel parts for sale. They inc, don't have a pic yet sorry, upper pivot spring,...
Wayne Davidson
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May 10, 2009
4:00 pm
9524
Hi all members, I have recently come across this group, great to see like minded people restoring some lovely old machines. I am based in the UK, and am a...
tom
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May 10, 2009
4:02 pm
9525
Peter, Depending on the date I might attend. I only have a couple of charity rides scheduled in September at the moment. Ric Greene - Lone Wolf Rider Co...
Ric Greene
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May 10, 2009
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9526
As a transplanted Cheesehead [born and raised in Milwaukee] who moved to the St. Louis area in 1990, I'm always looking for an excuse to get back home. This...
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May 10, 2009
5:20 pm
9529
Isn't there a nice bike route in Sparta Wisc? Although that might be 3-4 hours from Milw. Gary ... From: Ric Greene To: bicycle_restoration@yahoogroups.com ...
Gary
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May 10, 2009
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