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Syndrome · 10-01-2019, 03:55 PM

Shimano sealed bottom bracket. Model BB-LP27. I can't find any information on how many bearings should be inside. I found 12 on the drive side and 17 on the non drive side. Should it be 18?

Syndrome · 12-01-2019, 06:25 PM

I stripped the old war horse back to the frame. Have to rebuild the rear hub then put it back together. See if I remember where every thing went. :-P

roKWiz · 14-01-2019, 10:58 AM

Watched the Tour Down Under telecast yesterday and was so nice to hear Phil Liggett on commentary with Robbie McEwen and Jens Voigt.

Syndrome · 16-01-2019, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Syndrome

I stripped the old war horse back to the frame. Have to rebuild the rear hub then put it back together. See if I remember where every thing went. :-P

It is done. Now the fun part of resetting the brakes and gears.

roKWiz · 18-01-2019, 12:28 PM

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It is done. Now the fun part of resetting the brakes and gears.

Well its been days now, where's to pics of the rebuilt steed.

prydey · 18-01-2019, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by roKWiz

Watched the Tour Down Under telecast yesterday and was so nice to hear Phil Liggett on commentary with Robbie McEwen and Jens Voigt.

I think Liggett sounds tired and I'm convinced he is still emotionally affected by the death of his good mate and co commentator for many years. I realise he would have agreed to commentate, but I just think I can feel that he is just a bit subdued.

I actually liked the TDF commentary. Its like most sports. Eventually you have to bring fresh guys in that have been in and around the sport more recently.

I enjoy the commentary, but I won't miss him when he hangs up the microphone, as there are many others that have already proved they can step in.

roKWiz · 18-01-2019, 03:16 PM

I wouldn't so mind the Aussie commentary if it wasn't so biased towards Richie F**ing Porte or the Orica (or who ever they are now) Edge team.

Don't get me wrong I support local riders but I want to hear about all riders in the grand tours.

prydey · 19-01-2019, 10:54 AM

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I wouldn't so mind the Aussie commentary if it wasn't so biased towards Richie F**ing Porte

Why would you not want to know where Richie is? He's one of the favourites to win the tournament, so why not have focus on him? It is in Australia after all. A lazy 6:23 up the corkscrew yesterday is a super effort. Anyone in Adelaide knows how tough that is.

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or the Orica (or who ever they are now) Edge team.

Michelton-scott

roKWiz · 19-01-2019, 02:24 PM

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Why would you not want to know where Richie is? He's one of the favourites to win the tournament,

But he never does.
No I wasn't talking about an Australian event, I was talking world cycling commentary where Mathew Keenan is so bias towards Aussie teams, Robby Mcewan less so.

When he wins a 3 week Grand Tour then I might be interested in him.

Sorry Richie.

prydey · 19-01-2019, 06:33 PM

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When he wins a 3 week Grand Tour then I might be interested in him.

Sorry Richie.

that rules out 95% of the peleton then if you only cheer for TDF winners.

I didn't mind the last TDF. Sure Richie got a fair mention, but he was riding for BMC as they GC contender, so he was one of the main prospects for the tour. I didn't notice him getting any more or less air time than froome or Thomas etc.

I think the commentary has been pretty good. having anna and stuey there as well is good.

Syndrome · 20-01-2019, 11:18 AM

Almost looks brand new again.

roKWiz · 20-01-2019, 12:06 PM

Nice, proper job. Double thumbs up. What tyres did you end up using, can not quite zoom in enough to see.

Syndrome · 20-01-2019, 12:15 PM

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Nice, proper job. Double thumbs up. What tyres did you end up using, can not quite zoom in enough to see.

Still the original 26" tyres that came with the bike.

WTB MotoRaptor 2.0 (47/50)

roKWiz · 20-01-2019, 12:20 PM

WTB were great tyres, so many choices back then to, I loved my Ritchey (no not him, prydey) Z Maz and Speed max from the 90's.

Adamz Ghia · 26-01-2019, 01:14 PM

After nearly 10 years in back into mountain biking. Bought myself a Norco Storm 1, see how I go with that before upgrading to a dual suspension set up. I thought I always had a reasonable level of fitness but going by the burning sensation in my legs I’m not so sure now haha.

Been riding out to the You Yangs last couple of weeks, some trails in here aren’t too bad. I have a bike bar on order so I can drive out to the Otways and have a go at a few there. One near Lake Elizabeth looks like a blast.

Syndrome · 01-02-2019, 05:15 PM

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Almost looks brand new again.
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Picked up the bike from the bike shop yesterday. I am very pleased with the final result. Like new? No, however significantly better than before (it changes gear on demand!). To get it to the next step would require a new chain, cassette and sprockets.

roKWiz · 01-02-2019, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Syndrome

Picked up the bike from the bike shop yesterday. I am very pleased with the final result. Like new? No, however significantly better than before (it changes gear on demand!). To get it to the next step would require a new chain, cassette and sprockets.

Should of had that done while it was there. Oh well better head for the trails. 9 speed ?? .....they can still be found easily.

Syndrome · 01-02-2019, 05:45 PM

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Should of had that done while it was there. Oh well better head for the trails. 9 speed ?? .....they can still be found easily.

All Shimano Deore components. 9 speeds on rear. 3 on front. Shouldn't be a problem to get parts. I wanted an expert to correctly setup the bicycle. Will take it for a ride soon and if gear changes no good under load then I can and will change the parts by myself.

roKWiz · 02-02-2019, 11:42 AM

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All Shimano Deore components. 9 speeds on rear. 3 on front. Shouldn't be a problem to get parts. I wanted an expert to correctly setup the bicycle. Will take it for a ride soon and if gear changes no good under load then I can and will change the parts by myself.

Yep ride it first to see. I bought a heap of 9 speed cassettes, HG chains and Canadian "Black Spire" chain rings, for spares from that Amart Sports sale I mentioned awhile back.

roKWiz · 03-02-2019, 12:59 PM

Hope no one minds me posting these here.... a couple of Super V's I rebuilt a couple of years ago.

Pearly as I call it was a $150 ebay bargain. typical left in the garage bike due to stuffed cabling and punctures.
98 Cannondale SuperV700, I only buy the older Handmade in the USA stuff.

As bought

6061T6 Frame, paint was in excellent condition but stripped and polished the swingarm, cranks, etc. upgraded and rebuilt the Headshok suspension

reassembly time using original simple spring rebound Fox Vanilla rear shock

Finished and ready for a ride.

And the Gen 1 Super V Raven. Frameset I scored from Indiana for $450 AU
Gen 1 Ravens were 6061 T6 skeleton draped in a carbon skin.
99 handmade in the USA Bedford PA
Gen II Raven were magnesium skeleton frame set in a thermoplastic skin (this is the one Clydesdale riders were breaking the BB on. Still would like to find one as they're becoming rare now.

How it arrived.

Setting up a new Super Fatty Headshok suspension fork

New Black Spire chainrings, retro Sachs Plasma front derailleur, stripped and polished CODA crankset.

NOS 9 speed Sachs cassette and chain, SRAM X9 rear derailleur, Avid single digit brake set, new Michelin Country ROCK (R) Conti Speed King (F) tyres, rebuilt Fox Alps 5R rear shock

Sorted

Love my old Super V's

Syndrome · 03-02-2019, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by roKWiz

Yep ride it first to see. I bought a heap of 9 speed cassettes, HG chains and Canadian "Black Spire" chain rings, for spares from that Amart Sports sale I mentioned awhile back.

Took the bike for a 30km ride this evening. Difference is like chalk and cheese. Everything works and minimal noises made from drivetrain. Not perfect but I didn't expect it to be.

**DJM83** · 04-02-2019, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by roKWiz

Hope no one minds me posting these here.... a couple of Super V's I rebuilt a couple of years ago.

Pearly as I call it was a $150 ebay bargain. typical left in the garage bike due to stuffed cabling and punctures.
98 Cannondale SuperV700, I only buy the older Handmade in the USA stuff.

As bought
image

6061T6 Frame, paint was in excellent condition but stripped and polished the swingarm, cranks, etc. upgraded and rebuilt the Headshok suspension
image

reassembly time using original simple spring rebound Fox Vanilla rear shock
image

image

Finished and ready for a ride.
image

And the Gen 1 Super V Raven. Frameset I scored from Indiana for $450 AU
Gen 1 Ravens were 6061 T6 skeleton draped in a carbon skin.
99 handmade in the USA Bedford PA
Gen II Raven were magnesium skeleton frame set in a thermoplastic skin (this is the one Clydesdale riders were breaking the BB on. Still would like to find one as they're becoming rare now.

How it arrived.
image

Setting up a new Super Fatty Headshok suspension fork
image

New Black Spire chainrings, retro Sachs Plasma front derailleur, stripped and polished CODA crankset.
image

NOS 9 speed Sachs cassette and chain, SRAM X9 rear derailleur, Avid single digit brake set, new Michelin Country ROCK (R) Conti Speed King (F) tyres, rebuilt Fox Alps 5R rear shock
image

Sorted
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Love my old Super V's

Id always drool over super v cannondales as a kid growing up. They dont do much for me now though.
Love your work mate.

Syndrome · 11-02-2019, 05:16 PM

Question to the high mileage cyclists. If you tweak your hamstring, how long do you rest to allow full recovery?

BTW - I am thinking of adding a road bicycle to my collection. For a casual rider I think the 2019 Giant Contend SL 1 disc will be sufficient.

https://www.giant-bicycles.com/au/contend-sl-1-disc

blueoval · 12-02-2019, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Syndrome

Question to the high mileage cyclists. If you tweak your hamstring, how long do you rest to allow full recovery?

BTW - I am thinking of adding a road bicycle to my collection. For a casual rider I think the 2019 Giant Contend SL 1 disc will be sufficient.

https://www.giant-bicycles.com/au/contend-sl-1-disc

I can't speak for others and I am by far any high miler when it comes to road cycling, but when I get hamstring twinges and or pain there, I tend to back it off and wait at least a week before I try riding again. But I don't try and attempt any KOM's up hills etc. Perhaps a flat spin and seeing how the legs feel will gauge what damage you have done. If discomfort or pain persists then go see someone who is a professional. Perhaps look at bike fit and see if there is anything there that can been tweaked in order to reduce this becoming a future issue.

Syndrome · 12-02-2019, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by roKWiz

Hope no one minds me posting these here.... a couple of Super V's I rebuilt a couple of years ago.

Pearly as I call it was a $150 ebay bargain. typical left in the garage bike due to stuffed cabling and punctures.
98 Cannondale SuperV700, I only buy the older Handmade in the USA stuff.

As bought
image

6061T6 Frame, paint was in excellent condition but stripped and polished the swingarm, cranks, etc. upgraded and rebuilt the Headshok suspension
image

reassembly time using original simple spring rebound Fox Vanilla rear shock
image

image

Finished and ready for a ride.
image

And the Gen 1 Super V Raven. Frameset I scored from Indiana for $450 AU
Gen 1 Ravens were 6061 T6 skeleton draped in a carbon skin.
99 handmade in the USA Bedford PA
Gen II Raven were magnesium skeleton frame set in a thermoplastic skin (this is the one Clydesdale riders were breaking the BB on. Still would like to find one as they're becoming rare now.

How it arrived.
image

Setting up a new Super Fatty Headshok suspension fork
image

New Black Spire chainrings, retro Sachs Plasma front derailleur, stripped and polished CODA crankset.
image

NOS 9 speed Sachs cassette and chain, SRAM X9 rear derailleur, Avid single digit brake set, new Michelin Country ROCK (R) Conti Speed King (F) tyres, rebuilt Fox Alps 5R rear shock
image

Sorted
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Love my old Super V's

You'd love this place

https://www.cycloretro.com/