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    Restoring the finish of a saddle with black paint

    You're going to ruin your pants, man.
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    Retro slicks

    Oh. https://www.compasscycle.com/product-ca ... s/26-inch/
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    Retro slicks

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    Bob Jackson Road Bike

    D'oh. Wrong place I'm sorry.
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    Bob Jackson Road Bike

    http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/bik/4733600630.html What do you think. I've never had a ten speed, looking for a project over the winter. That's 319 pounds (I don't have that key).
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    a few stupid questions

    Re: Build your new wheels with a road bike hub, they're still 130mm. 11 cogs should be nice. And some bar ends. It's only money, right?
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    Check out these lights for your vintage commuter...

    Check out the finish on this frame too. Check the brakes too. http://www.bgcycles.com/customgallery.html
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    Can anyone date this Merlin

    Re: The spirit lives on, my man.
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    Parkpre need help

    It's a Comp Limited. Cranks are just square taper, tires looks like a 2.3 will fit in the back, decals, I took mine off as I always do. I wouldn't worry too much about a full on resto, I picked mine up for $80 in good shape. Nice bike though, I've been having some fun playing with it. Here's...
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    Can anyone date this Merlin

    With a quill? You should take those stickers off, can't go around telling people you have a Merlin and show up with that chinese turd.
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    1997 Diatech Aheadset assemble order

    Re: There's no star nut with these headsets, the top cap just pushes in like an end cap for your handlebars. I tightened mine up by tightening the stem a bit and whacking it down with a hammer. Once you get it close tighten the stem completely and tighten that black clamp thingy that sits on...
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    Fitting an 8speed cassette to a 7 speed axle.

    You could dish the big cog. You know, if you get really bored. http://sheldonbrown.com/chainline-multi.html#spoke
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    Merry Christmas!

    Merry Christmas Don't drink too much. Serious. Think of the children.
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    Tech question - Rethreading Forks

    http://chrisking.com/headsets/hds_gnut
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