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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-22, 05:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,656
Posted By KenNC

Could you give some more details about the paint...

Could you give some more details about the paint you have used, and will be using, and the spray gun you used? I have had some projects where I have wanted to do better than rattle can re-painting,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-22, 03:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 686
Posted By KenNC

I have a Jeunet 630, mine from 1972 with foil...

I have a Jeunet 630, mine from 1972 with foil decals and slightly different paint striping but otherwise the frame looks the same including the rather odd mounts under the top tube for a frame pump. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-22, 04:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,389
Posted By KenNC

That is a great looking restoration!

That is a great looking restoration!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-22, 04:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 579
Posted By KenNC

Yes very nice frame. I had not heard of that...

Yes very nice frame. I had not heard of that brand before but see it has its own wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clark-Kent What do the decals on the top tube and the fork say?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-22, 05:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,512
Posted By KenNC

Really interesting discussion of the process. ...

Really interesting discussion of the process. Also, could you tell us more about the frame/bike shop in Ukraine, I'd be interested in a thread on that for sure.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-22, 10:22 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,982
Posted By KenNC

That is a great find and I bet will clean up...

That is a great find and I bet will clean up beautifully.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-21, 05:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 615
Posted By KenNC

Very nice!

Very nice!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-21, 05:48 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 933,941
Posted By KenNC

Picked up this 1974-ish Peugeot UO8. No wheels (I...

Picked up this 1974-ish Peugeot UO8. No wheels (I have a set on hand), but the crankset had been upgraded to a Stronglight 52-40, and the seatpost upgraded to a Campagnolo. The original Simplex...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-21, 04:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,113
Posted By KenNC

It looked completely stock. Had some nice details...

It looked completely stock. Had some nice details I thought, and not much wear on components. It was pretty dirty and crusty--had a lot of trouble removing the handlebar stem--but the chrome cleaned...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-21, 04:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,583
Posted By KenNC

That is a great looking bike! FWIW I would...

That is a great looking bike! FWIW I would disassemble, clean all the parts, give the frame an oxalic acid bath, do whatever touch-up is warranted, wet-sand the touched up areas, polish and wax,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-21, 02:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,203
Posted By KenNC

Okay, it looks like this is designed with an...

Okay, it looks like this is designed with an internal conduit. The outer housing ends at the entrance to the tube. For a test, I tried running another brake cable in alongside the existing brake...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-21, 04:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,898
Posted By KenNC

Nice bike and a great story. Bikes hold a...

Nice bike and a great story. Bikes hold a substantial amount of nostalgia for me as well. Enjoy and I look forward to seeing the final photos!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-21, 07:22 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,521
Posted By KenNC

I picked one up that was from 1985, posted it...

I picked one up that was from 1985, posted it here: https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1216718-1985-peugeot-px80.html One thing I noticed (and you can see in the pics I posted) was that the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-21, 05:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 728
Posted By KenNC

Yes that is a nice looking finish and a great...

Yes that is a nice looking finish and a great color scheme. What type of primer and paint did she use, and was it clear coated? Always curious about new and better approaches to refinishing! Nice...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-21, 04:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,821
Posted By KenNC

Congrats on acquiring your Witcomb, that is a...

Congrats on acquiring your Witcomb, that is a nice looking example and great that it came with what I assume are original Campy components! FWIW, you can pick up some Witcomb downtube decals and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-21, 03:39 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,804
Posted By KenNC

Well that sure looks nice after the bead blast,...

Well that sure looks nice after the bead blast, can't wait to see what it looks like refinished!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-21, 05:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,722
Posted By KenNC

That is a nice looking tandem. I restored a...

That is a nice looking tandem. I restored a Schwinn Paramount tandem awhile back, and it was a fun project. Am curious what you have planned for this one--It looks like it has had several modern...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-21, 05:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,662
Posted By KenNC

That sure cleaned up well! Eager to see it...

That sure cleaned up well! Eager to see it reassembled and if you make any component changes!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-21, 06:46 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,393
Posted By KenNC

I had that same problem with a plastic dust cap...

I had that same problem with a plastic dust cap on a Solida crank on a 1985 Peugeot. I used an x-acto knife's smallest chisel -style blade to slowly knock our pieces. Eventually got enough out to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-21, 08:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,763
Posted By KenNC

Great looking bike, love the teardrop transition...

Great looking bike, love the teardrop transition from chrome to paint on the fork and stays!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-20, 06:19 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,198
Posted By KenNC

I think the other item you should pay attention...

I think the other item you should pay attention to, if you buy a 70s or 80s bike, is the type of rims on the wheels: 27" or 700c. If 700c, and tubular or clincher. And perhaps most important: Some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-20, 11:06 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,921
Posted By KenNC

I re-did a Paramount Tandem earlier this year,...

I re-did a Paramount Tandem earlier this year, and thought the fillet-brazing on that was beautiful!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-20, 10:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,192
Posted By KenNC

I am glad you pointed this out. It was shifting...

I am glad you pointed this out. It was shifting smoothly on the stand and I didn't notice it, but yes the pulleys are very close to the 24t freewheel. I've fiddled with a couple of these derailleurs...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-20, 04:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,902
Posted By KenNC

Nice! The red white and blue on the crank arms,...

Nice! The red white and blue on the crank arms, and on the rear derailleur, is a good looking touch.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-20, 05:38 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,117
Posted By KenNC

It is just how I learned in the 70s on my first...

It is just how I learned in the 70s on my first ten speed, so now is second nature. I'm lefty, and operate both the left and right shift levers with my right hand only, so my dominant hand is always...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-20, 07:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,421
Posted By KenNC

That has some interesting features, particularly...

That has some interesting features, particularly the crankset, haven't seen many cottered triples! Also intrigued by the high-end Ideale saddle (do you think that can be brought back to life?) What...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-20, 12:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,192
Posted By KenNC

So the good news was the PRN10 had a nice...

So the good news was the PRN10 had a nice original wheelset with Super Champion clincher rims that hold a nice pressure, as well as the Stronglight 49D crankset, and the Simplex SX410 rear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-20, 10:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,192
Posted By KenNC

1977 Peugeot PRN10 E rescue

This was on our local Craigslist for $50 for nearly two weeks. Noticed the crankset and remnants of a Reynolds frame decal. I figured I had a seatpost and stem left over from a prior project that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-20, 06:19 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 74,918
Posted By KenNC

I refurbished this 1985 PX80 recently. Haven't...

I refurbished this 1985 PX80 recently. Haven't had a chance to ride it much, yet, but am looking forward to it. Thought the frame was rather nicely put together with details like three sets of water...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-20, 06:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,457
Posted By KenNC

I am enjoying your collection and theme, thank...

I am enjoying your collection and theme, thank you for sharing! Seems you lean towards blue, or is that just a coincidence? Any of yours have the honeycomb drop-outs?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-20, 06:06 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,665
Posted By KenNC

Nice, interesting combo of French and Italian...

Nice, interesting combo of French and Italian components, and I like the caps on the seat stays!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-20, 07:03 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,563
Posted By KenNC

Agreed--I am working on these Lyotard pedals now,...

Agreed--I am working on these Lyotard pedals now, think they will polish up nicely, and for the price of 40 5/32 ball bearings why not!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-20, 08:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,517
Posted By KenNC

Thanks! No dramatic changes planned as of yet. ...

Thanks! No dramatic changes planned as of yet. Have it back together and here are some pics. Added a rack and bottle cages, some Shimano spd pedals, and swapped the Japanese saddle that was on it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-20, 04:25 AM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 875,065
Posted By KenNC

1972 Raleigh Competition before: ...

1972 Raleigh Competition before:

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1442x968/img_20190702_102222_abf30983cfdd8ffb524046dc57ac7a4f6c2c2018.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-20, 04:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,315
Posted By KenNC

Well this project got back-burnered for awhile,...

Well this project got back-burnered for awhile, but wrapped it up and had the bike out for its maiden voyage yesterday. Decided to bring it back close to original after I lucked into a wheelset with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-20, 02:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,022
Posted By KenNC

That is a very, very nice looking bike! ...

That is a very, very nice looking bike! Obviously requires some TLC but I think nothing extraordinary. Should look terrific when you've cleaned it up, hope to see more!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-20, 10:17 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,083
Posted By KenNC

Cleaned up nice, great job on the lug lining! ...

Cleaned up nice, great job on the lug lining! I'd put Panaracer Pasela 1 1/4" wire bead gumwalls on fwiw.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-20, 04:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,470
Posted By KenNC

Nice! "Good" deal has to be the understatement...

Nice! "Good" deal has to be the understatement of the year.....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-20, 05:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,326
Posted By KenNC

Wow that is nearly complete and original, and in...

Wow that is nearly complete and original, and in very decent condition! I have the frame, handlebars, and a few parts of an earlier model, about 1958--the model that came with the earlier decal set...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-20, 07:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,339
Posted By KenNC

I think getting that seatpost out is going to be...

I think getting that seatpost out is going to be the big question, particularly since it looks broken at top so nothing to really grab on to. I'm thinking you'll have to hacksaw it out, there are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-20, 04:48 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,862
Posted By KenNC

Nice bike! Less common blue PX10, and with the...

Nice bike! Less common blue PX10, and with the fancier lug style to boot! And great handlebar/stem upgrade to eliminate the "death stem" issue. I hear you don't want to get into the mechanical...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-20, 04:36 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,254
Posted By KenNC

I likewise have found chain the width to be key...

I likewise have found chain the width to be key to this problem, with 7.1mm chains (8 speed) skating, and 7.3mm chains solving the problem. The 7.3mm is actually the pin length.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-20, 02:51 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 10,042
Posted By KenNC

I agree, clean, polish, wax, and don't repaint. ...

I agree, clean, polish, wax, and don't repaint. However, I would add some replacement down tube and seat tube decals from a source like Velocals, and I MIGHT attempt to find a reasonably close touch...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-20, 04:32 AM
Replies: 268
Views: 50,863
Posted By KenNC

1972 Paramount tandem: ...

1972 Paramount tandem:
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/768x490/img_20191231_141753_cba130b031c53a1d125bb81f0f7a6fe862a2e280.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-20, 03:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,092
Posted By KenNC

I like Bespokechainrings on ebay, he has...

I like Bespokechainrings on ebay, he has Stronglight, TA, and standard dust caps: https://www.ebay.com/usr/bespokechainrings?_trksid=p2047675.l2559 Sometimes eBay goofs up the shipping price on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-20, 04:16 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,486
Posted By KenNC

Gosh, my vote fwiw on a pre "bike boom" frame...

Gosh, my vote fwiw on a pre "bike boom" frame like this is part out some of the non-original parts and replace them with later, but still French, parts. It is such a nice looking frame, with good...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-20, 04:56 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,001
Posted By KenNC

I really enjoy seeing something that looks that...

I really enjoy seeing something that looks that far gone, being brought back to life!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-20, 12:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,195
Posted By KenNC

That seems like a great deal to me and one of the...

That seems like a great deal to me and one of the more interesting posts lately. Hadn't heard of Roy Thame before, but a quick search revealed an interesting history:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-20, 06:00 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 22,853
Posted By KenNC

Nice! Looks exactly like my first real bike,...

Nice! Looks exactly like my first real bike, bought at Cyclesport in Park Ridge NJ, probably around 1972. Had a Huret Allvit rear derailleur as best I can recall.
On the fork, here's how I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-20, 04:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,179
Posted By KenNC

Really enjoyed this. I derive as much pleasure...

Really enjoyed this. I derive as much pleasure from restoring the little bits, as I do from a re-assembling the complete bike. Of course then the little bits need to go somewhere....
Have an...
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