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Post by brianbutler on Dec 20, 2022 22:19:05 GMT
This afternoon I took the Viscount Sebring out for its final ride of the season and then washed it and brought it inside for an overhaul. A lot of things are worn out but a couple of them merit kudos:
The KMC Z6 chain is finally worn past the 0.75% after 1651 miles of mixed paved and unpaved riding. I usually get about 1000 miles with KMC Z8.1 chains.
The Panaracer Pasela Protite 27x1-1/8" tires are still good after 3005 miles but ready to be rotated. Three or four punctures in the rear tire and 1 in the front. They will probably go 5000 miles. I checked and the rear tire has lost 13 grams of tread when compared with a new tire.
The Newbaum black cloth tape with shellac treatment is still close to perfect after almost two years and 3138 miles. There are a couple areas of white discoloration (from moisture) that I can fix with with a heat gun and they should be good as new.
I am planning to redo the bottom bracket/crankset/chainset with a porthole triple and sealed BB if I can find one long enough. Unfortunately this change also involves cutting out protruding tubes. If successful, this bike will become my touring rig and I will sell the Trek 520, which is a 2001 model and, therefore, too modern.
Brian
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Post by wheelson on Dec 21, 2022 18:02:39 GMT
Great overview, Brian. I was just getting ready to post a winter projects question. Personally, I haven’t ridden my go-to blue Viscount enough to do anything major. Just replacing handlebar tape and brake lever hoods.
Other L and V projects are begging for attention: the pseudo-Supa at 75 percent, the silver and black Aerospace about the same, and the little Lambert unchanged since you sourced it for me. A lot to do but I’m finished at the shop until the end of February. Time to build wheels!
Best,
John “wheelson”
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Post by oldroadietehachapi on Dec 22, 2022 0:32:00 GMT
Welcome to my cluttered little retirement world and current place of work and procrastination. At this time, I have a dozen project bikes and may finish one or two this winter. I have most of the required parts and if lucky will finish them all (and more) before I die. I think it important to always have something you are working on; especially when you are older and retired. The list 1. Peugeot Reynolds 753 - 95%, maybe complete by Christmas. 2. Ideor Asso – Bare frame repainted needs decals. 3. Trek 660 – Bare frame, paint needs touch-up and needs decals. 4. Specialized Allez – Bare frame, paint needs touch-up and needs decals. 5. Schwinn Paramount - – Bare frame, paint needs touch-up and needs decals. 6. Atala (SL) – Bare frame in bare metal. 7. Mondia Super – Bare frame in bare metal. 8. Basso Gap – Bare frame needs to have paint removed and then a repaint. 9. Paragon - Bare frame needs to have paint removed and then a repaint. 10. Trek 710 – Frame needs repair. 11. Rock Mountain Thin Air – 90% but on back burner. 12. Peugeot U08 – Dilapidated original funky condition, it reminds me of my college days and I may simply keep it like it is.
Yes, I am bananas Jim
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Post by wheelson on Dec 22, 2022 20:15:27 GMT
Jim, you’re infinitely more organized than I. I could spend many off-seasons getting to that point. There seems to be fierce competition with Mrs.W for both space and free time. My previous list was for L and V only, which is the minority chunk of the sea of bikes in which I’m trying to stay afloat. 😏
Best,
John “wheelson”
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Post by brianbutler on Dec 22, 2022 22:24:16 GMT
"...the sea of bikes in which I’m trying to stay afloat." Well put.
Brian
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Post by oldroadietehachapi on Dec 23, 2022 0:26:07 GMT
Yes the battle over space with ones spouse is difficult; especially if one has a sea of bikes. Things are much better if you have a place for a workshop; one you can call your own. I was blessed enough to build my shop behind my house (on right in picture) and save the garage for cars and bikes in running condition (left of picture). I am well aware that not everyone has the space for something like my shop. At one time my workshop was a 10x12 garden shed (shown below and much like in these plans). I had one for storage and the other for my projects; these days they are both used for storage. A 10x12 shed will fit in most yards and can be powered by an extension cord. I don't know about other places, but in my area small sheds like this do not require a building permit. Basically they can be built for the cost of materials or can be (at much greater expense) bought complete; worth it if you think about it.
Happiness to you all! Jim
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Post by wheelson on Dec 23, 2022 1:43:31 GMT
A shed would be good. In fact, Mrs.W says when I build her one, I can have the 1920’s era garage back for my bikes, table saw, drill press/mill, and associated guy stuff. So there’s light at the end of the tunnel, I guess. My sea of bikes is self-imposed, I need to divest and will be doing some of that in the new year. Like children, though, it’s hard to pick favorites!
Best,
John “wheelson”
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Post by oldroadietehachapi on Dec 23, 2022 3:48:58 GMT
"Mrs.W says when I build her one, I can have the 1920’s era garage back for my bikes, table saw, drill press/mill, and associated guy stuff"
Great plan! If you don't want to sell your children; build a second shed to store bikes!
Cheers
Jim
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Post by wheelson on Dec 23, 2022 15:54:47 GMT
Correct as usual, Jim. I need to get started on my home shop capabilities as this will likely be my last year in the bike shop. I’ll keep working on bikes for myself, family, friends and perhaps some additional outsourced wheel building. I have all the tools for a full blown bike shop. The old garage will work nicely for me when Mrs.W gets her gardening shed/greenhouse.
Best,
John “wheelson”
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Post by sirjoe on Jan 2, 2023 16:42:47 GMT
I had a "bike" shed delivered to my property in a location I could not run permanent electricity to. I finished the interior including a couple of ceiling lights and electric outlets. I wired these to a grounded power inlet by the entrance door (https://www.homedepot.com/s/Power%20Inlet%20Outlet?NCNI-5). I run an extension cord to that "inlet" from the house, when I want to work out there. Not a bad set-up.
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Post by Jem on Jan 2, 2023 19:15:19 GMT
The Newbaum black cloth tape with shellac treatment is still close to perfect after almost two years and 3138 miles. There are a couple areas of white discoloration (from moisture) that I can fix with with a heat gun and they should be good as new.
Good tip, thanks. By the way, I love those photos, and the shed shapes |
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Post by brianbutler on Jan 2, 2023 20:49:25 GMT
The Newbaum black cloth tape with shellac treatment is still close to perfect after almost two years and 3138 miles. There are a couple areas of white discoloration (from moisture) that I can fix with with a heat gun and they should be good as new.
Good tip, thanks. By the way, I love those photos, and the shed shapes Following up: I did heat treat and lightly re-shellacked the bars and they are as good as new, perhaps even better. Mind you, I have not yet tried to remove this handlebar treatment but I think ethanol or denatured alcohol would take it right off since that is the shellac solvent.
Brian
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Post by oldroadietehachapi on Jan 3, 2023 2:40:35 GMT
I had a "bike" shed delivered to my property in a location I could not run permanent electricity to. I finished the interior including a couple of ceiling lights and electric outlets. I wired these to a grounded power inlet by the entrance door (https://www.homedepot.com/s/Power%20Inlet%20Outlet?NCNI-5). I run an extension cord to that "inlet" from the house, when I want to work out there. Not a bad set-up. To me, it sounds like you have made a nice snug place to work. Don't forget a coffee pot!
Cheers Jim
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