Jer 🚲1d ago
Dreamt I was riding my first road bike down gravel roads last night and it worked better than expected. Bought in the early 80's when I was in the Air Force, this was my first real bike not from a hardware store. Dug it out of the garage this morning to check everything, maybe an easy ride if it warms up. Front tire inflated easily (Presta), but had to reconfigure pump for back valve, which inflated and immediately emptied. Not only is it a Schrader but it doesn't have an inner core. Yeah, it's been a while.
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Show threadJer 🚲1d ago
If someone wanted to get new wheels and tires for this what size would they shoot for? That is, is there a common, easily obtainable size that would fit?
Update: I should have said "rims" and tires.
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Show threadIsaac1d ago

@jerzone 700c is just a bit smaller. Honestly, clean and repack the hubs, adjust the cones and throw some 27" Panaracer Paselas on there and enjoy.

Brakes may not have enough reach going to smaller 700c wheels, so then the costs increase.

Good brake pads and you'll stop fine. Compressionless housing helps a ton.

I've restored lots of old road bikes. Some got 700c, some stick with 27. I like keeping original when possible.

Show threadJer 🚲1d ago
@idropyou Front wheel cone on one side looks a little rough, can these be sanded smooth? One or two bearings not as shiny and smooth as the others. Tried to find parts for Maillard hub and now feel like an old timer for sure.
Show threadlfisk1d ago

@jerzone @idropyou Check this out, make some measurements🤞

https://www.ebay.com/itm/287191960357

NEW OLD STOCK LOT OF 1 FRONT MAILARD BICYCLE AXLES MADE IN FRANCE #3010 | eBay

Here is 1 Brand new front axles they are 5 1/4 long and solid 3/8 stock. Comes complete. These are good for the older schwinn and many other bikes. This auction is for one front Axle.

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Show threadJer 🚲1d ago
@lfisk Nope. I also checked some of the cones and, at least from the measurements people are posting only one looks maybe close (they only posted one measurement). This is a hollow axle (quick release!) and the smooth part of the axel is 8.4mm diameter. The cone's outer diameter is 15.64 and tip of cone maybe 11mm but pretty tough to measure. depth of whole thing is 10.42 and curved/bearing part is maybe 4mm.
Show threadlfisk
@jerzone Inside of my old cone is 8.2mm (threads) outside is 15.7mm.
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