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04-26-24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 471
Posted By nlerner

Quite a few years back, I became somewhat...

Quite a few years back, I became somewhat obsessed with the fillet-brazed Schwinns and threw myself into a Super Sport project. Originally lemon yellow, a sparkly blue powdercoat, replacement decals,...
04-25-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 318
Posted By Epicus07

1998 Bill Davidson Titanium

Excellent condition 90s Titanium road bike.
Full Dura Ace 7700 in 9/10 condition. Crisp, functions like new with smooth bearings. New housing, cables, kool stop pads. Titanium DA cassette. Chris...
04-24-24, 12:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 435
Posted By Maxey

More photos. Overall, frame is in amazing...

More photos. Overall, frame is in amazing condition with just a few scratches and tire rub marks. I already have some celeste touch up paint on the way which I'll apply after some light sanding and...
04-24-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,087,850
Posted By Chuckk

1990 Bianchi Tangent Apartment complex...

1990 Bianchi Tangent
Apartment complex clean-out. A maintenance man rolled it out of storage lined with abandoned refrigerators.
Superset II, but also showing a Prestige decal. Command Shifters by...
04-24-24, 06:51 AM
Replies: 1,748
Views: 346,251
Posted By wkc

Available: Shimano 105 cranks, chain ring, cassette, rim brakes

Available: Shimano 105 cranks, chain ring, cassette, rim brakes
Does anyone want - Shimano 105 brake set, crank/chainring, front mech, cassette and rear mech - for rebuilding an old bike??? And is...
04-22-24, 01:45 PM
Replies: 3,567
Views: 444,280
Posted By Muffins

Neighborhood porch cat Joaquin examines the Lotus...

Neighborhood porch cat Joaquin examines the Lotus


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04-22-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 3,567
Views: 444,280
Posted By Strawbunyan

I wonder if their is some sort or personality...

I wonder if their is some sort or personality correlation between vintage bikes and cats...someone should do a study on why most of us appear to love both........
04-22-24, 12:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 332
Posted By smontanaro

FS: Most of a mid-80s Conti Special - 60cm - $300

Aren't you tired of the same old Campagnolo/Cinelli/Brooks Italian stallions? Here's an opportunity to get an Italian steed with less obvious (sometimes equal, sometimes lesser) Italian components....
04-22-24, 07:41 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,014
Posted By gugie

I like to ride my bikes, not stare at the tires....

I like to ride my bikes, not stare at the tires. 35's ride a lot nicer than 32's, IMO.
04-22-24, 07:40 AM
Replies: 3,247
Views: 418,936
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

I experienced my first tubular flat--- well...

I experienced my first tubular flat--- well actually a blow-out--- since deciding to run tubulars in 2015. I was rolling along at 15 mph on level ground--- and BANG! 90 PSI deflated in under a...
04-22-24, 07:06 AM
Replies: 3,567
Views: 444,280
Posted By Steve B.

My newbie to the house - Kas, an 11 yr. old...

My newbie to the house - Kas, an 11 yr. old kitten. My nephews cat who, for a number of reasons, including high expense, could not move with them to Barcelona. We offered to take her. She had on 2...
04-21-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,164
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Entering my 1971 Fuji Finest in “From the Frame Up”

This project started after I acquired a mystery frame from my friend Addison after he closed the Bicycle Repairium in Sacramento. There was a “mystery bike” thread on this...
04-21-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 3,567
Views: 444,280
Posted By 3speedslow

My Polly, all grown up. ...

My Polly, all grown up.
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Hanging out on a rainy day...
04-20-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 3,567
Views: 444,280
Posted By '02 nrs

siblings.

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04-19-24, 08:24 PM
Replies: 3,567
Views: 444,280
Posted By Pompiere

When we brought the kitten home in October, she...

When we brought the kitten home in October, she was scared of the big dog and would hiss and spit whenever he came near. Once she figured out that he wasn't a threat, she would bop him on the nose...
04-19-24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 544
Posted By Fredo76

For my Huret dropouts I just made a b-screw...

For my Huret dropouts I just made a b-screw extender.

Went down to the hardware store and got a longer M4 screw, with a wider head, and two nuts. I snugged one nut up against the screw head, put...
04-19-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,712
Posted By Aubergine

Yeah. I don't like that either. What I do is exit...

Yeah. I don't like that either. What I do is exit the brake housing just below the brake levers, where there is a more or less natural opening in the bar tape. Let's see if I can find a pic . . . ....
04-18-24, 07:15 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,585
Posted By RustyJames

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Umm…
04-18-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 734
Posted By BTinNYC

Cést fini...really this time

Peugeot UO-18 Mixte for my daughter. 2x9 with Ultegra STI shifters and FD, a 105 RD, and a FSA Gossamer 50/34 crankset. The French thread ROI BB holding a 30mm axle is pretty cool. 700c rims with...
04-18-24, 02:13 PM
Replies: 3,567
Views: 444,280
Posted By non-fixie

A webshop sent me a couple of tires last week in...

A webshop sent me a couple of tires last week in a box that could easily have contained two dozens of said tires. "Air transport" gets a whole new meaning that way. :rolleyes:

Anyway, our furry...
04-18-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 3,567
Views: 444,280
Posted By Aardwolf

It's spring again and things have started...

It's spring again and things have started growing, including the Catnip:

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04-17-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 1,748
Views: 346,251
Posted By clubman

Box of Stuff draw

I just received a nice flat rate box from Stevensb as the winner of his draw. Some really fine bit's and bobs like an Ofmega sealed BB unit, a new looking Cinelli 2A (I believe), a triple crankset,...
04-16-24, 07:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,031
Posted By Mad Honk

So today was a bit of wheel finish work and now I...

So today was a bit of wheel finish work and now I can get to the business of checking the brake reach for the frame. The wheel after the trueing and cleaning the rim strip adding new adhesive and...
04-16-24, 03:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 880
Posted By jdawginsc

That would be a brifter of unknown type. Unhooded...

That would be a brifter of unknown type. Unhooded and a bit stiff, but operational. Maybe early Veloce or Mirage?
04-15-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 502
Posted By cb400bill

Scalextric Velodrome

A couple weeks ago we went to a party hosted by a fellow cyclist. He had this slot car track type velodrome set up for us to play with. It was fun to try out.
You had to be careful with the speed as...
04-15-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 201
Posted By macstuff

The V-CC. A little Something

Having run the gamut over the years from cantilever through mountain and into lightweights, I primarily enjoy English bikes. Their rarity in the states keeps me from going too far. (bankrupt)
I own...
04-14-24, 01:17 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 224
Posted By Ged117

Schwinn Voyageur Build - with Gugificazione!

My 1988 Schwinn Voyager build has been finished for a while, but being a new Dad I haven't had a lot of time to visit the forums. I ran out of time on this bike, and Cycle CL in Montreal which is my...
04-14-24, 01:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 357
Posted By Gianmarco

Very many kudos to Machinist42 for posting my...

Very many kudos to Machinist42 for posting my pictures. Thanks a lot
04-14-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 294
Posted By Bianchigirll

Campagnolo Portacatena plus Free Gifts

WOW!! This didn't last long. SOLD Good Morning. The folks here Trash Panda Werks are rummaging through the bins and decided we’ll likely never use this. We have a bike set up with a Portacatena...
04-13-24, 09:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 416
Posted By evwxxx

North Carolina Cycling Festival

I see that the North Carolina Cycling Festival occurs next weekend (19-21) in Mocksville, NC. Of note to us C&Vers is that there will be a Vintage Bike Show highlighting pre-1983 bikes. Hopefully I...
04-13-24, 07:07 AM
Replies: 282
Views: 13,953
Posted By rccardr

Good point. Catalog shows a painted fork but...

Good point. Catalog shows a painted fork but similar crown shape. Clippy things are undeniably period Schwinn.
04-12-24, 07:32 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 13,953
Posted By jdawginsc

THe dog looking at the absurdly high stem made me...

THe dog looking at the absurdly high stem made me chuckle.
04-12-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 295
Posted By smd4

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04-12-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 917
Posted By Glennfordx4

Final log off for Glennfordx4

Hello everyone,


My husband, Glenn, spent a lot of time here over the years and said countless times both how much help he received in his many projects, how he enjoyed sharing his experiences to...
04-12-24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 302
Posted By BertoBerg

Simplex Retrofriction Shifters - Clamp-on - 3rd Gen

***SOLD***

Hello-

Up for sale is a set of Simplex/Spidel 3rd-gen clamp on Retrofriction shifters. You can see that the front shifter is Simplex branded and the rear shifter is Spidel branded. I...
04-11-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 839
Posted By Rystjohn

Mystery Solved!?

Apparently this was made by a gentleman named Dan Cunningham who was good friends with Joe Bell. He didn’t make too many frames so he’s not super well known.

Anywhoo, I wanted to update the...
04-10-24, 05:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 189
Posted By riverdrifter

The rack arrived today and it is a perfect fit!...

The rack arrived today and it is a perfect fit! Really no hassles or modifications required. The brakes clear the bracket just fine. I’ve never had any Racktime gear before, but it seems super nice....
04-10-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 343
Posted By dmarkun

machinist42 this is very helpful. Thank you. Best...

machinist42 this is very helpful. Thank you. Best match so far.
04-08-24, 07:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 874
Posted By jamesdak

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Nice details...
04-08-24, 07:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 874
Posted By jamesdak

Unpacking and getting to know the Sancineto

I actually paid for this about two months ago but told the seller no rush on the shipment. He had some issues crop up on his end but the bike came in today just fine. This is the same guy I bought...
04-07-24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,585
Posted By SoCaled

Got a bunch of frames with no forks? This ad has...

Got a bunch of frames with no forks? This ad has you covered! https://offerup.com/item/detail/25a3e38b-86ec-3123-8062-45abda4a64b6?cid=7.4
...
04-07-24, 08:28 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,585
Posted By JulesCW

Vintage schwinn waterford bike, you say? ?!?

www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/613803924063944/

Seller claims: "Rare, vintage Schwinn Waterford bicycle. I don’t know much about the bike but I know that it’s highly sought after. Make me an...
04-06-24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 249
Views: 78,542
Posted By seagrade

Four hours on this one today after a three-way...

Four hours on this one today after a three-way handlebar and stem reassignment between Bianchi, Serotta and Ron Cooper to optimise front-end reach across the trident. The Selle Anatomica saddle...
Replies: 19
Views: 867
Posted By big chainring

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The frame has been sitting in my dining room for a couple weeks. I...
04-03-24, 08:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 567
Posted By gravityhurts

Specialized Allez by Yoshi Kono

So very excited to have purchased this early Specialized Allez by Yoshi Kono... I'm absolutely giddy!
It's remarkably well preserved and only needs a wheelset.
Best $450 bucks I've ever spent on a...
04-01-24, 01:19 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,964
Posted By AdventureManCO

+1

+1
04-01-24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 1,748
Views: 346,251
Posted By Stevensb

Calling all Canucks: 5kg of treasure / crap

I have a Canada Post flat rate box that I will fill with up to 5kg of treasure. If you have a Canadian mailing address, send me a PM and I will put your name in a random draw to receive the treasure,...
Replies: 19
Views: 867
Posted By big chainring

Yep. They are great riding bikes. I had tbis one...

Yep. They are great riding bikes. I had tbis one built up inspired by Schwinns "french connection". Mafac brakes, Stronglight crank, sew-ups, aling with a brooks saddle and Campy Record derailleur....
04-01-24, 01:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 482
Posted By Dfrost

My ‘87 Marinoni SLX Sports Tourer (that’s what...

My ‘87 Marinoni SLX Sports Tourer (that’s what Simonne Marinoni called it when I sent the serial number) will take true 32’s. I measured the Compass Stampede Pass as 32.5mm wide after they’ve been...
03-30-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 53,014
Posted By Aubergine

Great thread! If it helps anyone, I have modified...

Great thread! If it helps anyone, I have modified old Cannondale bags to use the Velo Orange decaleur and a porte-paquet for support. It's a simple modification but works quite well. The cross bar...
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