mattb
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Post by mattb on Dec 21, 2006 17:40:00 GMT -6
For a gift this xmas i am getting a new bike, well is not new, but an old vintage. i believe the brand is czech, Velamos and is called the Favarit or something spelled like that. Since restoring old roadies is new to me, i was wondering what was some advice that could be passed onto me for my rebuilding of this bike. thanks
matt
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Post by mattb on Jan 3, 2007 23:34:08 GMT -6
ok, i went to a store down in nashville to inquire about my vintage bike, and they said it would cost too much money and is unsafe currently to ride.....i see potential with little input
But i do need soem special tools to remove the bottom bracket
if anyone has tools to do this i would be very appreciative.
and if anyone has any old road rims that would be cool too.
matt
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Post by davidh on Jan 4, 2007 12:23:29 GMT -6
I have some tools. I don't know if they would be for what you need.
I also have some road rims that might be able to be used. Can you tell me how many gears the rear wheel currently has? The wheelset I have is late 80s vintage.
As far as the bike, why is it "unsafe"?
Do you know what size the wheels are? 700C or maybe 27"? I have both.
I probably can help you with the bike.
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mattb
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Post by mattb on Jan 4, 2007 13:52:34 GMT -6
its a 5 speed, i think the tires that it had on it said 700 x 28
they said that bc of some rust. but the frame isnt that rusted just has some deck sealer on it that looks like rust.
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Post by RN Holeman on Jan 4, 2007 21:55:11 GMT -6
Matt, are there any rust tracks coming out of the weep holes in the frame? Most of the breakdown in integrity of a frame is from the inside. What happens is, over the years, the bike is ridden in the rain and/or ridden in the cold and then immediately brought inside causing condensation to form on the inside of the frame causing rust. Take a toothpick, break off the end to make it blunt and stick it in the weep holes. Rub the blunt end around on the opposite side of the hole and check the end of the pick to see about rust on the inside of the frame. If the pick slides fairly smoothly inside and doesn't seem to catch on anything, then the interior "should not" be compromised. Make sure to do it on all the weep holes. One other way to check the frame is to take a rubber mallet and tap the tubes gently. The purpose is to shake loose rust particles inside and then you will be able to hear them slide when you pick up the frame and tilt it. Hopefully you don't hear anything!!
Rick
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mattb
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Post by mattb on Jan 5, 2007 20:46:42 GMT -6
im not sure what the weep holes are...... but all of the tubes seem to be in good shape without rusting through. some of the things they said would be impossible to get off, i just did with some wrenches. i guess they had no faith.
Rick also if you have any of those pictures you took at the polar bear ride could you post them?
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Post by RN Holeman on Jan 5, 2007 22:13:57 GMT -6
Weep holes are small holes usually close to the base of the tube situated on the inside quadrant. They were put there to vent gases that are created when the frame is welded together. Check the seat tubes and front fork tubes. I will post shortly.
Rick
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Post by mattb on Jan 5, 2007 22:46:46 GMT -6
so after long hours of wrenching and some good ole WD-40 the Velamos is beginning to get closer to competing in the Tour, just kidding, but it is almost done.
David i would like to get those rims from you if you have them. I believe the size of tires that would fit it are 700x28;s and it is a 5 speed.
The wheelset would be nice and if you or anyone would happen to have a cassette to fit it.
I also found out that the model year is 1969, and my step dad ordered it from europe i believe.
heres my cell if anyone has anything 270-339-3804
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