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03-16-24, 10:36 AM
Replies: 27
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Posted By juvela

----- NERVAR Star from the firm...

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NERVAR Star from the firm Etablissements Peyrard, of St. Etienne, France

this is the first generation

it received a cosmetic revision for the 1976 model year but all parts interchange...
03-14-24, 05:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 205
Posted By oneclick

DIY frame transport box

I am about to do some travelling and have arranged (as one does) to buy a frame and bring it back on the flight.

This is an under-bed storage thingy sold by that nordic flat-pack furniture...
03-14-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 150
Posted By Biker Pete

What are the chances?

So…..I recently cleaned greased upgraded my 1975 Motobecane Grand Record. As part of the ‘upgrading’ I scored an amazing condition set of wheels on ebay…..Campagnolo Nuovo Record large flange hubs...
03-13-24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 5,274
Posted By gugie

Final thoughts

I Soliti Sospetti started the idea of Spring Training with a trip to Arizona in 2020, thinking this might be an annual thing. COVID pushed the plans out a bit, but it would seem we have momentum now....
03-11-24, 07:43 PM
Replies: 288
Views: 46,344
Posted By curbtender

https://events.sacbike.org/calendar/event/1610SABA...

https://events.sacbike.org/calendar/event/1610SABA Bike Swap+Sale+Show at Two RiversDate: Sat. May 11, 2024

Times:

Event Starts: 10:00AM – Event Ends: 2:00PM

Bike Valet Open: 9:30AM – Bike...
03-11-24, 06:30 AM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,017,984
Posted By Vieux chnoque

I returned last week from Phoenix to my home in...

I returned last week from Phoenix to my home in the Eifel(Germany). A real temperature shock, from seventies to low fifties.
As there is no bad weather only bad clothing( I like vintage bikes, but...
03-10-24, 10:08 PM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,017,984
Posted By seagrade

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03-10-24, 10:02 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 5,274
Posted By nlerner

I didn’t manage to pull out the camera much...

I didn’t manage to pull out the camera much today, but here are a few:

The partial lineup at a resting stop after a fast haul on The Strand:...
03-10-24, 09:08 PM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,017,984
Posted By curbtender

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Hey Randy, i got your ticket right here...
03-10-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 249
Posted By retroman57

Huret Jubilee complete set with long cage RD- NOS

Here is a complete NOS set of Huret Jubilee derailleurs including all of the accessory bits and pieces:
Ref. 2253- Long cage rear derailleur for Huret drop-outs
Ref. 500- Front derailleur for...
03-10-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,017,984
Posted By jamesdak

Today's ride was all about testing two of the...

Today's ride was all about testing two of the latest pickups. The Raleigh Racing USA Prestige and the Miele Latina. Both performed fine although the stock brakes on the Raleigh are not all that good....
03-10-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,017,984
Posted By cooperryder

We are having beautiful weather in the Dallas...

We are having beautiful weather in the Dallas area so I took advantage today and did what I call my Tour de Dallas 40 mile ride.

I ride from far north Dallas down to Southern Methodist University,...
03-08-24, 07:52 PM
Replies: 8,997
Views: 3,087,720
Posted By cjefferds

I posted an ‘as found’ photo of my 83 Ross Force...

I posted an ‘as found’ photo of my 83 Ross Force 1 a few months ago which didn’t really do it justice. Here is version 2.0.
...
03-07-24, 12:40 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 5,274
Posted By gugie

The last couple of days have taken me through...

The last couple of days have taken me through memory lane. In 1977, I was 19 years old, taking the last week of summer before matriculating at Occidental College to ride my bike down the coast from...
03-06-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 5,274
Posted By nlerner

Today was a recovery day, so 38 fairly casual...

Today was a recovery day, so 38 fairly casual miles south along the coast Carlsbad to Del Mar and then back (with a taco lunch stop). Beautifully sunny at the start and rain moving in this afternoon,...
03-06-24, 03:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 666
Posted By juvela

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chainset -

someone has replaced the stock 16mm fixing bolts...
03-04-24, 09:01 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 4,931
Posted By bikingshearer

To summarize what I've learned over the years: ...

To summarize what I've learned over the years:

Celeste should never see the light of day on anything other than a reparto corse Bianchi.
Red De Rosas are the fastest.
Red Masis look good, but...
03-04-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 5,355
Posted By cinelliguy

My vintage bicycle buying and selling short...

My vintage bicycle buying and selling short story.

Started buying in 1999, number grew from 2 riders, by 2007 I had 32 riders, 3 non-rides, two of them Cinelli Lasers (one attached), 4 framesets....
03-03-24, 06:48 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,232
Posted By Bianchigirll

I finally Found it! The bike with holes in it.

Way back a few lifetimes ago when I started wasting time er uh learning such great knowledge here, there was a reference to a post about a fabulous bike that had holes in the frame, intentionally. ...
03-02-24, 05:04 PM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,017,984
Posted By obrentharris

Fine weather today for those of us with...

Fine weather today for those of us with waterproof outer feathers.
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Bike-Rides/i-hxvjfkN/0/DFgRqzxpBwm3jBwr2wtsVGzZvkq2zdxbvHcMgkSZV/XL/_DSC2893-XL.jpg

...
03-02-24, 01:33 PM
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Views: 3,017,984
Posted By botty kayer

A quick peak inside Stockwell bus garage, built...

A quick peak inside Stockwell bus garage, built in 1952 in a area cleared by blitz bombing, at.a time when steel and brick were in short supply....
03-01-24, 06:09 AM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,017,984
Posted By LucasHartong

That LOOK is so beautiful!

That LOOK is so beautiful!
02-28-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 456
Posted By Force

FS - Mel Pinto Special Tandem

I am selling a nice Mel Pinto Special French tandem. It has TA cranks, Simplex barend shifters, Mafac cantilever brakes, Mafac brake levers with double pull on one lever, Ideale 92 saddles, Cinelli...
02-27-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 255
Posted By Portlandjim

Merz Mfg. frame build sheets

https://goo.gl/photos/6ag59tRKvPLy1KnD8

I have shared this link on C & V​ in the past, but it was buried in other posts. There was a question about whether I made ​many large size frames on...
02-25-24, 04:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,464
Posted By cinelliguy

Cool, I guess I will keep it! Not for sale any...

Cool, I guess I will keep it! Not for sale any longer. Thanks for the positive comments, much appreciated.

Guy
02-24-24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,499
Posted By Portlandjim

Yes, the initials on the frame number are the...

Yes, the initials on the frame number are the customers name. The number is sequential from the first Merz frame.

Jim Merz
02-24-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,499
Posted By Portlandjim

I stripped the parts off and cleaned the frame...

I stripped the parts off and cleaned the frame and fork with soapy water. The paint is in great shape! Very slight spider web rust under the paint here and there. The fork steerer shows that I was...
02-24-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,499
Posted By Portlandjim

"Barn Find" Merz bike RB057

I just returned from Portland, to visit my son Carter and his family but also to pick up this Merz bike. The customer I ​​made if for in 1975 had knee problems that meant he couldn't ride bikes after...
02-23-24, 09:12 PM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,017,984
Posted By djkashuba

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53547376527_ff...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53547376527_ffc45a26b8_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2pzNitM)
Gitane/Redwood (https://flic.kr/p/2pzNitM) by djk762 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/djk762/), on Flickr
02-23-24, 05:34 PM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,017,984
Posted By Andy_K

It's a rare sunny day in February here in Oregon,...

It's a rare sunny day in February here in Oregon, but I have to work. Best I could do was ride my bike to work. I used to be pretty good about biking to work every day. Since the pandemic I've fallen...
02-23-24, 11:11 AM
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Views: 3,017,984
Posted By northbend

Nice loop around Mercer Island and Lake...

Nice loop around Mercer Island and Lake Washington between the 2 floating bridges yesterday.
Lots of up n downs with interesting views....
02-21-24, 10:29 PM
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Views: 3,017,984
Posted By obrentharris

Sun and rain played tag all day. Perfect weather...

Sun and rain played tag all day. Perfect weather for a ride if a few showers don't dampen your spirits.
...
02-21-24, 12:48 AM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,017,984
Posted By northbend

North Lake Washington Loop today... ...

North Lake Washington Loop today...
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53542370431_1059c973e4_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2pzmDkM)View from my bike today (https://flic.kr/p/2pzmDkM) by Matthew...
02-20-24, 08:17 PM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,017,984
Posted By curbtender

No ride today but I was searching for a local...

No ride today but I was searching for a local artist, Jim DeWitt, that has a new mural painted on a huge storage building in pt Richmond. I ran across one of his other prints that reminded me of...
02-19-24, 09:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 361
Posted By jdawginsc

FS: Assos pedals/ Phil BB

Rare and super light Assos pedals. $250 shipped. Slightly used. Smooth.

Phil Wood BSA Bottom Bracket 105mm $75 shipped. Smooth. Threads in excellent shape.

Paypal FF or Venmo if you must. Money...
02-16-24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,120
Posted By Fahrenheit531

I have stopped patching and setting them aside...

I have stopped patching and setting them aside for later because I too was seeing a high failure rate. If I patch a tube it is immediately placed inside a tire and inflated, based on the idea that...
02-15-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,017,984
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I was reminded that yesterday was 20th anno of...

I was reminded that yesterday was 20th anno of death of Pantani, so in honor I took the Carrera out today. Beautifully sunny and supposedly low 50’s but a stiff chill breeze made it feel much colder....
02-11-24, 08:04 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,075
Posted By botty kayer

Ti Merckx rebuild, possibly the greyest bike in the world

As I'm now in my 5th decade and my knees are starting to creak like a worn bottom bracket, I decided I need a bike with a triple. I've got a new fork and new wheels too so it turned out to be a near...
02-05-24, 07:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 859
Posted By iab

1939~ Paglianti

Some of you may be familiar with this thread, https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1227180-i-bought-dropouts.html . And after swearing off ever restoring another bike, I am complete with this...
02-05-24, 02:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 588
Posted By non-fixie

In my area cyclists are the traffic ... ...

In my area cyclists are the traffic ...

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02-04-24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,063
Posted By Repack Rider

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02-02-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 604
Views: 74,877
Posted By Brad L

Here’s my 1947 Ciclo Piave ...

Here’s my 1947 Ciclo Piave

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And my 1955 Liberia
...
02-01-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 604
Views: 74,877
Posted By obrentharris

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Bike-Rides/i-xQZC...

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Brent
02-01-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,204
Posted By botty kayer

To go with my Team Panasonic Merckx I've got a...

To go with my Team Panasonic Merckx I've got a rare Eddy Merckx branded Team Panasoc jersey.from.the 1 year they sponsored the team....
01-30-24, 05:18 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,006
Posted By squirtdad

Sounds like a fun build to me overall. 27...

Sounds like a fun build to me overall.

27 (as I am sure you know) will really limit your tire selection, so that may be a consideration depending on your use ...
01-30-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,204
Posted By Repack Rider

My 1972 Velo Club Tamalpais jersey accompanied...

My 1972 Velo Club Tamalpais jersey accompanied Joe Breeze's "Breezer #1" to the Smithsonian.
...
01-30-24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,030
Posted By SwimmerMike

A 1940s Bianchi Folgore followed me home

I’m not sure why 1940’s bikes are following me home, but this is the 3rd in the last few months.

It’s a rust bucket, but it’s also pretty damn cool. Looks mostly original except for the...
01-29-24, 06:00 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,204
Posted By nomadmax

In my gym, and no, it doesn't smell like a gym....

In my gym, and no, it doesn't smell like a gym. ;)https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x901/20240129_063538_ef4193a2ebe9c37911854264653916e2643ba62b.jpg...
01-25-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,017,984
Posted By northbend

Cool, wet and breezy all day in North Bend, I...

Cool, wet and breezy all day in North Bend, I tossed the bike in the car and drove west out of the foothills to Issaquah to ride for a couple of hours in the afternoon yesterday.
Cool and...
01-24-24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,667
Posted By obuckler

Everyone has their own way of doing things…but I...

Everyone has their own way of doing things…but I am having a hard time envisioning how you can mount a tire AND need to use zip ties?

There must be tons of video showing the procedure.

Body...
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