Re: [RBW] I really need some help, I do not maintain my bikes myself and my old guy is no longer working. Bleriot Content

2020-06-11 Thread Joel Stern
I made a mistake, 46/36/24 but I can use a chain for a 8 speed. On Thu, Jun 11, 2020 at 12:08 PM 'John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Joel > > You need a 112 link chain based on your 48T ring, 26T large cog and 44.5cm > chainstay on the Bleriot (RBW

Re: [RBW] I really need some help, I do not maintain my bikes myself and my old guy is no longer working. Bleriot Content

2020-06-11 Thread 'John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
Joel You need a 112 link chain based on your 48T ring, 26T large cog and 44.5cm chainstay on the Bleriot (RBW brochure). If you use a 46T ring, then you need 110 links. Per the 'long' chain link formula. Most chains are 116L so you need to remove 4 to 6 links for 112 and 110 Maybe your

Re: [RBW] I really need some help, I do not maintain my bikes myself and my old guy is no longer working. Bleriot Content

2020-06-11 Thread 'John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
Joel Your chain rings look pretty good to me. I don't see signs of 'shark fins'. I have good luck with a KMC X8 chains, 8 speed chain on a 7 speed cassette with a 9sp Deore M591SGS RD. They are about $15 on Amazon and come with the removable link. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ > -- You

Re: [RBW] I really need some help, I do not maintain my bikes myself and my old guy is no longer working. Bleriot Content

2020-06-11 Thread Joel Stern
Here are some pics, the Sugino is a 26 not a 36. https://www.flickr.com/photos/153146664@N02/? On Wed, Jun 10, 2020 at 4:46 PM Joel Stern wrote: > Bleriot Tune Up > > > I had the Bleriot that had not been ridden in 10 years except for 3 rides > last week to the bike shop, a local shop, all

Re: [RBW] I really need some help, I do not maintain my bikes myself and my old guy is no longer working. Bleriot Content

2020-06-10 Thread Joel Stern
I seem to be unable to send pics as the files are too large On Wed, Jun 10, 2020 at 4:46 PM Joel Stern wrote: > Bleriot Tune Up > > > I had the Bleriot that had not been ridden in 10 years except for 3 rides > last week to the bike shop, a local shop, all kids, never used this shop > before. I

Re: [RBW] I really need some help, I do not maintain my bikes myself and my old guy is no longer working. Bleriot Content

2020-06-10 Thread Joel Stern
Thanks John On Wed, Jun 10, 2020 at 10:03 PM John H. wrote: > For what it’s worth, I’m currently running that chain with TA Syrius 9/10 > speed rings and have no issues. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the > Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >

Re: [RBW] I really need some help, I do not maintain my bikes myself and my old guy is no longer working. Bleriot Content

2020-06-10 Thread John H.
For what it’s worth, I’m currently running that chain with TA Syrius 9/10 speed rings and have no issues. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: [RBW] I really need some help, I do not maintain my bikes myself and my old guy is no longer working. Bleriot Content

2020-06-10 Thread Joel Stern
Peter White recommended Connex Chain model 908. any thoughts? On Wed, Jun 10, 2020 at 7:23 PM Joel Stern wrote: > Quick update. So I took the wheel I had on the bike for when I put it on > the rollers, the one I used on the first ride that felt the way I > remembered the Bleriot feeling. Well

Re: [RBW] I really need some help, I do not maintain my bikes myself and my old guy is no longer working. Bleriot Content

2020-06-10 Thread Joel Stern
Quick update. So I took the wheel I had on the bike for when I put it on the rollers, the one I used on the first ride that felt the way I remembered the Bleriot feeling. Well it is perfect, I don't like the tire but that I will change and still get my drivetrain looked at. So here is my limited

Re: [RBW] I really need some help, I do not maintain my bikes myself and my old guy is no longer working. Bleriot Content

2020-06-10 Thread Joel Stern
Hugh, thank you. How are things with you? I will call him now although he may not be in. On Wed, Jun 10, 2020 at 6:20 PM hugh flynn wrote: > Hey Joel! > > I would give Parker at Laughing Dog in Amherst a call. He'll be able to > help diagnose the problem. > > Hugh > > On Wed, Jun 10, 2020 at

Re: [RBW] I really need some help, I do not maintain my bikes myself and my old guy is no longer working. Bleriot Content

2020-06-10 Thread hugh flynn
Hey Joel! I would give Parker at Laughing Dog in Amherst a call. He'll be able to help diagnose the problem. Hugh On Wed, Jun 10, 2020 at 4:46 PM Joel Stern wrote: > Bleriot Tune Up > > > I had the Bleriot that had not been ridden in 10 years except for 3 rides > last week to the bike shop, a

Re: [RBW] I really need some help, I do not maintain my bikes myself and my old guy is no longer working. Bleriot Content

2020-06-10 Thread Joel Stern
Yup, I think you are 100% correct Joe, I will address this as soon as I find a shop I trust. Thanks On Wed, Jun 10, 2020 at 5:01 PM Joe Bernard wrote: > I think you'll be good with the new FW, 8-speed chain and chainrings. It > sounds like your old chain stretched, then ground away on your old