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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 12:58 PM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,131,361
Posted By canuto

Here is my baguette-hauler. Motobecane Grand...

Here is my baguette-hauler. Motobecane Grand Record 1974. The Campy NR derailleurs are still on it, but I changed out chainwheels and freewheel for lower gears (46/36 x 14-24), laced up lighter rims...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 04:22 PM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,131,361
Posted By Aubergine

My ride today, a 1973 PR 10. Three tubes...

My ride today, a 1973 PR 10. Three tubes Reynolds, lots of decent but heavy parts compared to a PX. It is twitchier and less compliant than my Follis, which is also 3 tubes Reynolds. One of these...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,131,361
Posted By Aubergine

Another old Pigeot, also modified here and there....

Another old Pigeot, also modified here and there.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,131,361
Posted By Aubergine

Follis 172 circa 1973. I built this from the...

Follis 172 circa 1973. I built this from the frame with some original parts. Three tubes Reynolds and a superb ride, comfortable yet controlled. Since I took that picture I put on a Nervar crank, as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,131,361
Posted By Aubergine

1972 Motobecane Grand Jubile. Another bike that I...

1972 Motobecane Grand Jubile. Another bike that I built from a repainted frame, using parts that I preferred. The bike is a bit too big for me but rides very well.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,131,361
Posted By Aubergine

A circa 1975 Gitane Fédéral with 531 tubing,...

A circa 1975 Gitane Fédéral with 531 tubing, which I built from the frame up.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 04:30 PM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,131,361
Posted By Nwvlvtnr

From my ride earlier today. ...

From my ride earlier today.


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72ish Durifort tubed Follis

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 12:13 PM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,131,361
Posted By motogeek

Quite Lovely., looks to be almost as good as my...

Quite Lovely., looks to be almost as good as my pristine, all original '75 Silver/Black GR. I also have a '75 Black/Red Gr that is almost as nice as yours that is a great rider. Those were wonderful...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 08:08 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,131,361
Posted By Biker Pete

Motobecane Grand Record. Bought it new in 1975....

Motobecane Grand Record. Bought it new in 1975. Rode it for about 18 years with one servicing (as I recall). Sat in basement gathering dust for about 30 years. Finally disassembled everything,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-24, 10:53 PM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,131,361
Posted By S28546

Mercier Mixte

Started 2024 off on a good note, finally sending boxes of bike parts and accessories to the local co-op and selling an old slightly too big Trek frame. But the shed looked a bit bare, and I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-23, 04:49 PM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,131,361
Posted By repechage

Next up. 57cm Lejeune CdM from 1973- 74,...

Next up.
57cm Lejeune CdM

from 1973- 74, cut out lugs, different crown.
black outline type, acceptable paint.

details still to attend to.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-23, 11:02 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,131,361
Posted By repechage

1972 Bertin C-37

Much the same as my first road bike 51 years ago.
saddle correct appearance, an idealé 90 in same now is not reasonable in cost.
originally came with Campagnolo bar end controls, felt vague. Went...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-23, 05:45 PM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,131,361
Posted By Manny66

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-23, 05:43 PM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,131,361
Posted By chain_whipped

Its June 6. In remembrance of D-Day.

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Full French build Follis
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-23, 09:41 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,131,361
Posted By juvela

----- :) it is generally a good idea to...

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:)

it is generally a good idea to have at least six or seven cm of stem down inside the steerer for safety
failures in this location can be catastrophic

if you would like to keep the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-23, 11:32 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,131,361
Posted By Portlandjim

Photo set here: ...

Photo set here:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/iCvF8RjKigmkiqoZ7

This bike was hanging on the wall in Talbots Cyclery since it was new. It's never been ridden. I have never ridden it either! I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-23, 07:04 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,131,361
Posted By John D

Gitane Professional 1963, based on the Campy hub...

Gitane Professional 1963, based on the Campy hub date codes....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-23, 07:42 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,131,361
Posted By Kilroy1988

Bonjour! ​​​​​​​Jean Paul Routens has...

Bonjour!

​​​​​​​Jean Paul Routens has confirmed the age of my randonneuse as among the earliest frames built by his father, perhaps sometime between 1948-50. I just placed the order for an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-22, 08:17 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,978
Posted By repechage

actually that feature is decades old, Frejus was...

actually that feature is decades old, Frejus was one of the last to still employ it.
the brazed on cable guides at the bottom bracket are a bit forward thinking for 1969-1970.
I have not been a big...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-22, 08:16 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,978
Posted By juvela

----- two other possibilites for the maker...

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two other possibilites for the maker of the pump pegs are Delta and Gavozzi

Delta is an Italian brand of air pump known mainly for frame pumps

their emblem is a dromedary standing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-22, 09:26 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,978
Posted By juvela

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in this image can be seen three or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-22, 07:31 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,978
Posted By satbuilder

Wow

Wow
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-22, 03:28 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,978
Posted By 1simplexnut

Nice !! I wish we had barns like that in my...

Nice !!
I wish we had barns like that in my part of the world ! :love:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-22, 03:25 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,978
Posted By Johno59

Wow, that is so nice. Can't wait until you polish...

Wow, that is so nice. Can't wait until you polish it up.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-22, 11:08 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,978
Posted By iab

63/64 sounds about right. Dale's registry -...

63/64 sounds about right.

Dale's registry - Frejus serial number chart (http://www.classicrendezvous.com/Italy/Frejus/Frejus_serial_numbers.htm)
The RSC registry may be behind a paywall (I pay...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-22, 10:29 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,978
Posted By iab

Serial number 1080 F was purchased from Thomas...

Serial number 1080 F was purchased from Thomas Avenia in June 1971.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-22, 10:12 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,978
Posted By sd5782

Gonna be some drooling going on here. FYI, I have...

Gonna be some drooling going on here. FYI, I have one from about 1964 posted on this forum in the past. Experts here say to check the inside of the campy locknuts for the hub manufacture date for a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-22, 09:46 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,978
Posted By velomateo

Oh that's a nice one. Good score. Love that...

Oh that's a nice one. Good score.
Love that decal on the top tube, very cool.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-22, 05:22 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 6,425
Posted By jdawginsc

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Makes me feel better about my more fastidious...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-21, 04:45 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 68,687
Posted By oneclick

I may have posted this elsewhere, but the paint...

I may have posted this elsewhere, but the paint used seems to be a pretty close match so that could be useful to some.
I didn't know about it until after I sold a frame with the real colour so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-21, 09:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,791
Posted By juvela

----- tubing side note for prodotti Bozzi - ...

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tubing side note for prodotti Bozzi -

Emilio & Co also built with Libellula (dragonfly) tube sets

owned a Frejus pista frameset from ~1971 in the familiar Frejus colour scheme of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-19, 02:08 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,815
Posted By Manu431

My project has entered the final stages. The...

My project has entered the final stages.

The bike is now ready to be used .
I will install fenders and a rack, but I already share some pictures with you .
I will make some others pictures...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-19, 03:01 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,815
Posted By vp1337

Work in progress... ...

Work in progress...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-19, 06:31 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,815
Posted By due ruote

Great score! Here is what I did with my pink...

Great score!
Here is what I did with my pink Prestige frame....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-19, 11:38 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 68,687
Posted By gugie

I guess my feeling is: the right horse for the...

I guess my feeling is: the right horse for the right track. I want fatter tires for combined surface riding. If I can get that with 700c wheels on a particular frame, then I'll go that way. My...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-19, 11:12 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 68,687
Posted By noglider

I had a 1975 Gran Sport, and the brake bridge was...

I had a 1975 Gran Sport, and the brake bridge was super high on it, also. I think that's how they made them.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-19, 10:10 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 68,687
Posted By due ruote

I love the way my ‘73 rides with 700c and 33 mm...

I love the way my ‘73 rides with 700c and 33 mm Supple Vitesse tires, fwiw. I couldn’t realistically go wider than that on the rear and still have an acceptable margin for a wheel going out of true -...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-19, 08:03 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 68,687
Posted By 76SLT

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Here's my 73 I got last year.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-19, 06:10 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 68,687
Posted By gugie

Which one? The Competition Mk II, probably not...

Which one? The Competition Mk II, probably not unless you've got one that has indented chain stays. The Gran Sport? Almost certainly will fit 650b x 42's, I've put 700c x 35's on one of mine and it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-19, 01:43 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 68,687
Posted By the sci guy

Sorry this made me immediately think of ...

Sorry this made me immediately think of
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Bike looks nice. that Stronglight crank is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-14, 06:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,190
Posted By iab

I agree that I think it is post war. Here is an...

I agree that I think it is post war. Here is an image of the sport bike in the 1937 catalog, note the lugs are not close,

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8175/8012944691_62dd7e784e_h.jpg...
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