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Rollfast headset issues
This frame was purchased without the original headset, I was working under the assumption that it would take a standard 1" American headset (bmx style) The head tube measures 33.0mm. I have two 1" Threaded bmx headsets that the cups measure 32.5mm. A 1 1/8 threadless headset that the cups...- veewee25
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- Forum: The Workshop
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Rollfast headset issues
I'm thought i might have more suggestions here, I cant be the only one to encounter this situation. Since the cups are a press fit anything in the 32.5 -32.7mm range would not have the interference to be pressed in with the 33.0 dimension I have, so they would have enough room to move around and...- veewee25
- Post #3
- Forum: The Workshop
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Rollfast headset issues
I am building a Klunker using what i was told is a 1948 Rollfast. I only purchased the bare frame so I don't have headset cups to compare with new ones. I assumed that this frame would have used a standard bmx style 1" headset. But the cups are way too small. The head tube measures out to 33.0...- veewee25
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- Replies: 9
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New addition to the Herd Wheel Bike
Talk about a time capsule!!- veewee25
- Post #4
- Forum: Schwinn Stingrays and Other Muscle Bikes
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Post your klunker pics here!
My favorite rider! I was told for years how comfortable these frames were. Being over 6 foot tall it fits me well and is very smooth- veewee25
- Post #481
- Forum: Vintage Mountain Bikes
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Looking for some info and advice on my Louison Bobet
Once again id like to thank everyone for all the help and words of encouragement . I am currently in the middle of a complete garage make over with a home bike shop. So this winter the bike will get a complete tear down and service. I and currently tracking down the few bits the bike needs.- veewee25
- Post #22
- Forum: Vintage Lightweight Bicycles
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Looking for some info and advice on my Louison Bobet
I really cant express how grateful I am with the help and knowledge you have given me. It has truly made my experience with bike seem so much easier. Truly..thank you!- veewee25
- Post #16
- Forum: Vintage Lightweight Bicycles
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Schwinn DX ***M Y S T E R Y*** ID
Sorry guys, Im mainly a bmx and muscle bike guy who dabbles in middleweights. Prewar and balloon tire stuff is a little foggy to me.- veewee25
- Post #8
- Forum: Classic Balloon Tire Bicycles 1933-1965
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Schwinn DX ***M Y S T E R Y*** ID
The shape of the fading looks like it was possibly a BF Goodrich badge https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/prewar-bf-goodrich-badge.223437/- veewee25
- Post #3
- Forum: Classic Balloon Tire Bicycles 1933-1965
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Looking for some info and advice on my Louison Bobet
I put the bike into the stand this evening and gave it an overall assessment. It doesn't have any rust issues. Everything moves, nothing is frozen. The wheels will need to be trued and possibly replace the spokes. All of the consumables will need replacement, tires, tubes ,cables etc. The...- veewee25
- Post #11
- Forum: Vintage Lightweight Bicycles
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Looking for some info and advice on my Louison Bobet
The gold decal on the seat tube says ''The Bike Spot" New and used 1022 main st Santa Clara 241-9747- veewee25
- Post #10
- Forum: Vintage Lightweight Bicycles
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Looking for some info and advice on my Louison Bobet
I realize that was a very broad and open ended question. It is my frame size and i can see places that will need to be changed to fit me. The bars seem very narrow.- veewee25
- Post #9
- Forum: Vintage Lightweight Bicycles
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Looking for some info and advice on my Louison Bobet
Im totally blown away by all the knowledge you are bringing to this conversation. All of the brochures, I cant believe that you have this at your disposal. Thank you so much!!- veewee25
- Post #8
- Forum: Vintage Lightweight Bicycles
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Looking for some info and advice on my Louison Bobet
Thank you!! Thank you for the education, How can you tell the date or range of dates? I have the pedals, they were removed for storage. I think im going to clean it up and service everything. My local shop has the press for the cotters so I wont have to stress over those. Even though its a base...- veewee25
- Post #4
- Forum: Vintage Lightweight Bicycles
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Looking for some info and advice on my Louison Bobet
I was given this bike by a co worker who was cleaning out his garage. I have searched here and other forums trying to figure out what i have as well as history of the brand. Its very complete but needs some love and id like to get it rideable. How can i tell what year and model it is? Im aware...- veewee25
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- Replies: 21
- Forum: Vintage Lightweight Bicycles
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Found WTB Round stem wedge for Schwinn lightweight stem
Im restoring a 72 super sport. The stem uses the round cone shaped wedge. The little ears have sheared off.- veewee25
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- Replies: 1
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Found Wanted: Red pedals
Im looking for some 1/2 pedals with red pedal blocks, Do they exist? Does anyone have any they would like to part with? Id also consider a bow style pedal. Thank you in advance fo any help you can provide!- veewee25
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- Replies: 0
- Forum: Wanted: Bikes, Trikes, Parts, Accessories, Etc.
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School me on Western Flyer x-53's
Yes it has a knee action springer like a Schwinn.- veewee25
- Post #3
- Forum: Classic Balloon Tire Bicycles 1933-1965
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School me on Western Flyer x-53's
Im looking for some info on the X-53 models, basically give me all the info you guys can. There doesnt seem to be much out there for this model. Was it not a popular bike?? I have one in what looks like Metallic red under the awful spraybomb paint job, It also has a skip tooth drive train...- veewee25
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- Replies: 2
- Forum: Classic Balloon Tire Bicycles 1933-1965
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Rollfast headset issues
This frame was purchased without the original headset, I was working under the assumption that it would take a standard 1" American headset (bmx style) The head tube measures 33.0mm. I have two 1" Threaded bmx headsets that the cups measure 32.5mm. A 1 1/8 threadless headset that the cups...- veewee25
- Post #5
- Forum: The Workshop
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V
Rollfast headset issues
I'm thought i might have more suggestions here, I cant be the only one to encounter this situation. Since the cups are a press fit anything in the 32.5 -32.7mm range would not have the interference to be pressed in with the 33.0 dimension I have, so they would have enough room to move around and...- veewee25
- Post #3
- Forum: The Workshop
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V
Rollfast headset issues
I am building a Klunker using what i was told is a 1948 Rollfast. I only purchased the bare frame so I don't have headset cups to compare with new ones. I assumed that this frame would have used a standard bmx style 1" headset. But the cups are way too small. The head tube measures out to 33.0...- veewee25
- Thread
- Replies: 9
- Forum: The Workshop
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V
New addition to the Herd Wheel Bike
Talk about a time capsule!!- veewee25
- Post #4
- Forum: Schwinn Stingrays and Other Muscle Bikes
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V
Post your klunker pics here!
My favorite rider! I was told for years how comfortable these frames were. Being over 6 foot tall it fits me well and is very smooth- veewee25
- Post #481
- Forum: Vintage Mountain Bikes
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V
Looking for some info and advice on my Louison Bobet
Once again id like to thank everyone for all the help and words of encouragement . I am currently in the middle of a complete garage make over with a home bike shop. So this winter the bike will get a complete tear down and service. I and currently tracking down the few bits the bike needs.- veewee25
- Post #22
- Forum: Vintage Lightweight Bicycles
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Looking for some info and advice on my Louison Bobet
I really cant express how grateful I am with the help and knowledge you have given me. It has truly made my experience with bike seem so much easier. Truly..thank you!- veewee25
- Post #16
- Forum: Vintage Lightweight Bicycles
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Schwinn DX ***M Y S T E R Y*** ID
Sorry guys, Im mainly a bmx and muscle bike guy who dabbles in middleweights. Prewar and balloon tire stuff is a little foggy to me.- veewee25
- Post #8
- Forum: Classic Balloon Tire Bicycles 1933-1965
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Schwinn DX ***M Y S T E R Y*** ID
The shape of the fading looks like it was possibly a BF Goodrich badge https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/prewar-bf-goodrich-badge.223437/- veewee25
- Post #3
- Forum: Classic Balloon Tire Bicycles 1933-1965
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V
Looking for some info and advice on my Louison Bobet
I put the bike into the stand this evening and gave it an overall assessment. It doesn't have any rust issues. Everything moves, nothing is frozen. The wheels will need to be trued and possibly replace the spokes. All of the consumables will need replacement, tires, tubes ,cables etc. The...- veewee25
- Post #11
- Forum: Vintage Lightweight Bicycles
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V
Looking for some info and advice on my Louison Bobet
The gold decal on the seat tube says ''The Bike Spot" New and used 1022 main st Santa Clara 241-9747- veewee25
- Post #10
- Forum: Vintage Lightweight Bicycles
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V
Looking for some info and advice on my Louison Bobet
I realize that was a very broad and open ended question. It is my frame size and i can see places that will need to be changed to fit me. The bars seem very narrow.- veewee25
- Post #9
- Forum: Vintage Lightweight Bicycles
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V
Looking for some info and advice on my Louison Bobet
Im totally blown away by all the knowledge you are bringing to this conversation. All of the brochures, I cant believe that you have this at your disposal. Thank you so much!!- veewee25
- Post #8
- Forum: Vintage Lightweight Bicycles
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V
Looking for some info and advice on my Louison Bobet
Thank you!! Thank you for the education, How can you tell the date or range of dates? I have the pedals, they were removed for storage. I think im going to clean it up and service everything. My local shop has the press for the cotters so I wont have to stress over those. Even though its a base...- veewee25
- Post #4
- Forum: Vintage Lightweight Bicycles
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V
Looking for some info and advice on my Louison Bobet
I was given this bike by a co worker who was cleaning out his garage. I have searched here and other forums trying to figure out what i have as well as history of the brand. Its very complete but needs some love and id like to get it rideable. How can i tell what year and model it is? Im aware...- veewee25
- Thread
- Replies: 21
- Forum: Vintage Lightweight Bicycles
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V
Found WTB Round stem wedge for Schwinn lightweight stem
Im restoring a 72 super sport. The stem uses the round cone shaped wedge. The little ears have sheared off.- veewee25
- Thread
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Wanted: Bikes, Trikes, Parts, Accessories, Etc.
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Found Wanted: Red pedals
Im looking for some 1/2 pedals with red pedal blocks, Do they exist? Does anyone have any they would like to part with? Id also consider a bow style pedal. Thank you in advance fo any help you can provide!- veewee25
- Thread
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Wanted: Bikes, Trikes, Parts, Accessories, Etc.
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V
School me on Western Flyer x-53's
Yes it has a knee action springer like a Schwinn.- veewee25
- Post #3
- Forum: Classic Balloon Tire Bicycles 1933-1965
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V
School me on Western Flyer x-53's
Im looking for some info on the X-53 models, basically give me all the info you guys can. There doesnt seem to be much out there for this model. Was it not a popular bike?? I have one in what looks like Metallic red under the awful spraybomb paint job, It also has a skip tooth drive train...- veewee25
- Thread
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Classic Balloon Tire Bicycles 1933-1965