tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post159419114044745982..comments2024-03-27T05:14:23.738-04:00Comments on Lovely Bicycle!: Soggy and SqueakyVelouriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-87508483774371194482012-04-14T16:14:46.820-04:002012-04-14T16:14:46.820-04:00I was just curious to know what type of Sharpie yo...I was just curious to know what type of Sharpie you used on the lugs? I want to do that to my Pashley Princess when I get her in a month. Looks so cool.Francescahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01342766100750166602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-21454103201570828022011-06-01T02:22:59.100-04:002011-06-01T02:22:59.100-04:00Update:
The front brake squeal stopped on its own...Update:<br /><br />The front brake squeal stopped on its own as soon as the rains stopped. Don't know what was causing it, but I am glad that I did not try to lubricate it. Works as well as before and just as silently.<br /><br />The leather grips got "conditioned" by the oils in my hands on the first sunny, humid day I rode the bike. <br /><br />Outdoor bike perseveres!Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-16171895392576996712011-05-26T16:08:11.843-04:002011-05-26T16:08:11.843-04:00Once the grips dry out, hit them with leather cond...Once the grips dry out, hit them with leather conditioner, and possibly a lot of neatsfoot oil. <br /><br />(At least, that's what I'd do. Just like with a pair of boots, pretty much.)Sigivaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16152366541957466049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-11937926162990672482011-05-23T17:13:07.070-04:002011-05-23T17:13:07.070-04:00Do you like being on the rear rack?Do you like being on the rear rack?Peppy (the my own unicycle please cat)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-7572371117662568902011-05-23T16:06:48.035-04:002011-05-23T16:06:48.035-04:00Well, this is more or less indoor, while still all...Well, <a href="http://blog.tahoemountainsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/53006-Basil-Pluto-on-bike.jpg" rel="nofollow">this</a> is more or less indoor, while still allowing you to be on the bike. I am pretty sure it would fit on the rear rack.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-69743527680943809162011-05-23T11:57:30.237-04:002011-05-23T11:57:30.237-04:00I are indoor cat.I are indoor cat.Peppy (the maybe when it stops raining cat)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-10794511565465957952011-05-23T11:50:21.254-04:002011-05-23T11:50:21.254-04:00Peppy - It's a different category of squeal. W...Peppy - It's a different category of squeal. Why don't you come cycling with me next time I am on the Gazelle and see whether you still think it's a non-issue.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-33190219682304946722011-05-23T11:38:44.639-04:002011-05-23T11:38:44.639-04:00Who cares? All drum brake hubs squeal in the wet. ...Who cares? All drum brake hubs squeal in the wet. Some more than others it will stop as soon as it gets dry and you brake some. It's a non-issue.Peppy (the use it to scare small children in the meantime cat)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-699843206962576382011-05-23T11:25:48.918-04:002011-05-23T11:25:48.918-04:00Anon 11:20 - The hub is indeed Gazelle-branded, bu...Anon 11:20 - The hub is indeed Gazelle-branded, but I doubt that they literally manufactured them, especially in the mid-1990s when this bike was made. I've heard from several sources that these hubs were made by Sachs and it seems plausible. I am trying to examine the hub for any additional markings, but it's hard to see.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-86275667134241664062011-05-23T11:20:37.710-04:002011-05-23T11:20:37.710-04:00This drum brake is not a Sachs model. Fichtel &...This drum brake is not a Sachs model. Fichtel & Sachs indeed made a similar chromed steel model with a small flange on the left side (always on the left side ...) in the 1930s, (most likely a Sturmey Archer clone), but did not resume production after WW II (as far as I know). <br />In 1980 Sachs started the production of a new generation of all-aluminium drum brakes with symmetric flange diameters which is still in production today, with only slight alterations, but this is a different story. <br /><br />If I remember correctly, Gazelle used to produce those hubs themselves, so it may be true that you will face certain problems when looking for replacement parts (but maybe somebody from the Netherlands will help you out in that case ;-) ).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-42351046432820417562011-05-22T08:02:34.175-04:002011-05-22T08:02:34.175-04:00This thread (under drum brakes) says do NOT lubric...This thread (under drum brakes) says do NOT lubricate. I guess you'll have to find out specifics for your model. <br /><br />http://www.khurramweb.com/bt13.htmlTomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01763022171822881305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-80935986767139660162011-05-22T01:32:33.497-04:002011-05-22T01:32:33.497-04:00oh, please do let us know if you fix your brake sq...oh, please do let us know if you fix your brake squeal; that has been the bane of my existence. love my bike, hate the squeal (i'm pretty sure mine wakes people up as it screeches down the hill).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-10737770402948616612011-05-22T01:32:02.322-04:002011-05-22T01:32:02.322-04:00Tom said...
>Here's a thread on Sachs Brake...Tom said...<br />>Here's a thread on Sachs Brake Greasing:<br /><br />That refers to the Torpedo brake which<br />is a coaster brake for the rear wheel, and<br />they do require grease.<br /><br />Velouria, does the brake have any<br />model numbers or other markings on it.<br /><br />JAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-5450460109548403612011-05-21T19:55:55.303-04:002011-05-21T19:55:55.303-04:00Thanks Tom!Thanks Tom!Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-77669391811593030192011-05-21T19:37:55.992-04:002011-05-21T19:37:55.992-04:00Here's a thread on Sachs Brake Greasing:
http:...Here's a thread on Sachs Brake Greasing:<br />http://www.cyclingcrowd.com/Uwe/Forum.aspx/bicycle/5145/Sachs-Torpedo-hub-brake-greasing<br /><br />I would agree with my blogging teammate Joseph E... drum brakes should be greased. The Shimano roller brake grease would be a good place to start. My shimano roller brakes started squealing after a year of all-weather use and I re-greased them (there's a grease port) and now all is well.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01763022171822881305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-43618947465972656762011-05-21T19:07:32.682-04:002011-05-21T19:07:32.682-04:00Thanks for the brake cleaner suggestions!Thanks for the brake cleaner suggestions!Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-41369258356354423752011-05-21T14:43:05.524-04:002011-05-21T14:43:05.524-04:00Velouria,
Mankind can claim that their machines c...Velouria, <br />Mankind can claim that their machines can withstand the elements but the naked truth is .........not for long. <br /><br />It's a crying shame what you're doing to that Gazelle. A crying shame indeed! :^( At least put a cheap tarp over her when she's parked at home. <br /><br />Oh my, this is heart breaking to watch........Walt Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-64474626624845773452011-05-21T13:42:20.283-04:002011-05-21T13:42:20.283-04:00I have nothing to add, other than I love the recen...I have nothing to add, other than I love the recent alliteration in the post titles. :)Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05996199805746563669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-68960926432897028052011-05-21T11:46:06.833-04:002011-05-21T11:46:06.833-04:00Poor Wet Linda! I mentioned I may soon have to ke...Poor Wet Linda! I mentioned I may soon have to keep at least one of my bikes outdoors (electra cruiser) depending on my anticipated move. It is at least 7 - 8 years old, with some wear and tear from riding, but still like new in my heart! So I'm hoping the sunshine will come up, and remedy all that ails poor, squeaky Linda. I look forward to a happy update!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-46254858833282756342011-05-21T11:44:07.547-04:002011-05-21T11:44:07.547-04:00Velouria,
Get yourself one of those BBQ Grill cov...Velouria,<br /><br />Get yourself one of those BBQ Grill covers at Home Depot and throw it over your bike at home. You don't need to take it with you on errands, but for long term outdoor storage of your bike at home, it might just do the trick of keeping it somewhat protected from the weather.<br /><br />Speaking of the weather...that Nor 'easter I thought you would catch last week is just now forming up off the New England coast (a week late.) Arrrr...be ready for cold squalls and maybe some sleet..??? Maybe? Batten down the hatches and cover or bring inside your lovely bicycle! There's more weather coming across the country. <br /><br />OKBOld Knotty Buoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14960000231125678868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-30476349014544194912011-05-21T11:29:24.689-04:002011-05-21T11:29:24.689-04:00The brake cleaner idea Dave suggested is a good on...The brake cleaner idea Dave suggested is a good one. Try Cycler's offer, and yes, do it outdoors...<br /><br />Keeping Linda's braking surfaces dry(indeed any internals) will be a challenge as the moisture in the air accumulates on colder-than-air surfaces like metal and tends to stay even when the environment dries out a bit. It's not the water on her outsides you need to worry about.<br />You might really want to consider getting a cover for Linda. <br /><br />We've had a little less rain than you this last few weeks, but the trees throughout my neighborhood pump up to 500 gallons of water through each of their trunks every day, so there's a bit of moisture in the air. ;)<br />Metal stuff rusts here. <br />That and the fact that there are transients about makes me keep the bikes indoors during the wet seasons.<br /><br />Why italics, anyway? <br />Was the Dynamo invented in Florence? <br /><br />Corey KCorey Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15381826721030941179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-24037077291933014072011-05-21T11:10:57.704-04:002011-05-21T11:10:57.704-04:00Erin--it wasn't straight forward and I am not ...Erin--it wasn't straight forward and I am not exactly ecstatic with the results. Better wait for gen 2 before we say anything about that.MDInoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-44919147795831580802011-05-21T11:03:59.620-04:002011-05-21T11:03:59.620-04:00Velouria said...
We converted the headlight t...<i>Velouria said...<br /><br /> We converted the headlight to LED, but the tail light is halogen.</i><br /><br />Please PLEASE post a how to about this! I really want to do this on my vintage bike, but wouldn't know how to start!Erin Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07387038151574307429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-5915167466113984302011-05-21T10:54:57.442-04:002011-05-21T10:54:57.442-04:00Velouria,
I have some xylene brake cleaner (from b...Velouria,<br />I have some xylene brake cleaner (from back when I owned a car and did a brake job on it. if you want to try it. I think it's more for degreasing, but Dave above suggests it might help dry it out. email me and let me know if you want to try it. It's kind of noxious stuff, so you don't want to buy it and have it lying around if you don't need a lot of it.<br /><br />I don't know why, but M Pewther's comment made me laugh and laugh. I don't think you would lube your brake pads, but I can imagine some parts within the hub that might need lubrication (like with my roller hub)cyclerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10331461189944538729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-28234949584671600802011-05-21T10:44:50.967-04:002011-05-21T10:44:50.967-04:00Freddy & Roff - Yes, I cover the saddle. A bik...Freddy & Roff - Yes, I cover the saddle. A bike like this is meant to be left outside 24/7; it was designed for it. More <a href="http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/2011/05/keeping-your-bike-outdoors.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>.<br /><br />I am not going to argue about italics : )Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.com