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Wildcat replied to the thread Loose bearings for headset.I was just pointing out a typo. I remember the English 3 speeds with 22 tiny bearings in each cup on the headset. Usually around 10 got... -
Yup, exactly! They literally are to use less bearings!!! Balls are expensive compared to cages... Using grease to hold them in place...
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Wildcat replied to the thread Loose bearings for headset.You mean ditch the cages?
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2 different 1" threaded headsets. One is current or modern, 22.2 quil. The other which is older/cheaper stuff is for the 21.1 quil. You...
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Wildcat replied to the thread Late 80's Nishiki rebuild.The painting went well, until the frame slipped off the post holding it and landed in the dirt. But it wasn't the real problem, the...
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Thanks for confirming that. The rear cog is the same as those used on the nexus hubs. I’d prefer black wheels but i used them on my 51...
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I This is my heavy duti. 1st photo is when i got it and now. I have the original parts i removed should i want to put it back. Great...
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The spring on this side is correct. They hook around the brake post lock nut.
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Wildcat reacted to RustySprockets's post in the thread Do you think square chain rings are going to be a thing? with
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Wildcat replied to the thread 2000 Orange Heavy Duti.Looks like she rode it once and that was it. It's a new bike!
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Found a Schwinn Heavy Duty/Duti on Craig’s List. Think it’s a one year orange from 2000 so not real old or ratty. Kinda weird in that...
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Wildcat replied to the thread Late 80's Nishiki rebuild.That bar weighs a ton. I was thinking of finding one for my bike, but I'll stick with the alloy uprights even though they don't look...
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Bullmoose, big fat levers, and thumbies: classic!:inlove:
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Wildcat replied to the thread Late 80's Nishiki rebuild.A couple rainy days in a row, so no primer yet, so I worked on other parts. The kickstand was big and chrome, but after cleaning it up...
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