Anyone used or using these? In particular, wonder what brake levers were used and the advantages or disadvantages to flat or drop bars. -Jersey Walt...
Wolf, Glad you finally got down to crux of the situation. I have the same issue with my wife, she doesn't ride much and does not even know what friction...
Found this in the Toronto section of Craigslist. Bike looks good...perhaps someone is interested. http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/bik/1448378332.html ...
Hi Andy: I'll use whatever freewheel I have to in order to get indexing to work, either standard or "ultra" spaced. I want to use indexing because this...
The frame spacing of 5 speed is 120mm while the 6/7 speed is 126mm. According to Sheldon Brown the "standard" cog spacing is 5.3mm but they made an "ultra...
Hi Andy: This is an early ten speed bike, so I don't think a six speed freewheel will fit in the rear dropouts. Is the spacing between the gears of a five...
You should be able to install a six speed freewheel with out any difficulty. _____ From: MiyataSpecTour@yahoogroups.com [mailto:MiyataSpecTour@yahoogroups.com]...
Rhett Smith
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Thanks Jersey, that seems very good advice. What I'm not sure of is whether the gears on a five speed freewheel are spaced the same as on a six. If not, then...
I'm not well-versed in the Miyata: Expeditions are my forte. So if this '91 is a rarity, would someone please copy the photos and put them in our photo...
I second this approach as I have applied to several bikes now. Total cost usually under 30.00 and almost 100% recoverable if you decide to take the next step...
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down tube would be easiest, but modern bikes are usually integrated on the handlebars. If you are looking for a low cost upgrade, keep your current wheels and...
For the 7 speed to 9 speed conversion I am pretty sure (not 100% sure) you will need a new hub. The SRAM PG980 9 speed cassette is really durable and shifts...
This is the first time I've seen the '91 1000. Interesting....does anyone know if the bike comes stock with the Sugino extension top nut? Also, I have an '89...
Your response to indexing an older bike is a wonderful contribution. It derserves to be retained and posted on a web site so it may be available by searches. ...
HEy Jersey, thanks for the reply. I don't really care where the shifters are, as long as I can get something to work. What do you think the easiest method...
bdh1y, Yes, you can install indexed shifting on older bikes, but you do have to be ready to do some inventive work, possibly deal with some frustration, and...
Anyone have opinions on what's the best way to install indexed shifting on an old circa mid-seventies 10 speed bicycle? Can modern stuff be adapted, or must I...
Kathy - Ken' Bike and Ski in Davis sells Specialized bicycles. Good luck. Please keep us posted. Rick ... Rick, I contacted Specialized through their...
Rick, I contacted Specialized through their customer service website and got an automated message that they'll get back to me (haven't yet). If they needed it...
i am looking for a bike shop now,ups wants $450 to ship to alaska ,driving down would be more expenssive and hazedous in this weather,the police said they will...
Hi- I just picked up a 56 cm. Specialized Expedition on E-Bay. Very happy to have found another one after having made the biggest bicycling mistake of my life...
This is wonderful news. Perhaps you could locate a bike shop near the police station and they could pick it up, pack it and ship it. Unfortunate, this may...
the canada police located it ,now all i need to do is finf a way to get it shipped from williamslake back to alaska,and how to i delete the photo i put up...
Irving - ... Spokes are not covered by Specialized's hub guarantee. ... The three times I have gotten new bearings, the shops called Specialized to ok the...
I am in the same boat, two spokes from my front hub are broken. However I purchased the bike second hand and do not have any documentation of the original bike...
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