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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-23, 05:13 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,052
Posted By LucasHartong

1990/91 Team Banana-Falcon. Not the original one...

1990/91 Team Banana-Falcon. Not the original one of Chris Walker :) , but I really like the lady. I found her in quite a derilict state, maltreated. Cleaned, scrubbed, oiled, repaired, polished......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-22, 03:41 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,052
Posted By SurferRosa

Went from trying to sell my Falcon last year to...

Went from trying to sell my Falcon last year to now investing $300+ in a new wheelset and tires. :lol:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-21, 09:09 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,052
Posted By ascherer

Catching up on posts and smearing these pics all...

Catching up on posts and smearing these pics all over the forum :love:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-21, 09:13 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,052
Posted By rjhammett

Today, I finished a complete rehab of my Falcon...

Today, I finished a complete rehab of my Falcon San Remo.

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1632x1224/img_1095_059f1134198f27b37b35c0cfbdd2f2e3a8bc4637.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-21, 12:14 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,052
Posted By LibertyFLS

Not sure how I missed this thread! Here is my...

Not sure how I missed this thread! Here is my ‘73/4 San Remo I believe model 94 based on opinions and observations from members on here and scouring the internet and catalogs I have downloaded.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-21, 05:10 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,052
Posted By SurferRosa

Took some pics of my '87 the other day. ...

Took some pics of my '87 the other day.

https://i.imgur.com/araJorq.jpg
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https://i.imgur.com/NJDrWA5.jpg
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https://i.imgur.com/aydIf0O.jpg
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https://i.imgur.com/S1dkHCT.jpg
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-21, 12:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 14,924
Posted By Wildwood

Third time around, I get it. No Falcon in '06, no...

Third time around, I get it. No Falcon in '06, no Falcon in '10, but this one came home to my roost a couple years ago.
1989, 531c, bought as a frameset. Very quick handler.
I like it, a lot more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-20, 04:41 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,052
Posted By Dylansbob

I'd thought I'd posted this, but didn't see it.

As found vs how I'm using it now.


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-20, 04:00 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,052
Posted By rgver

Just picked up my first new old bike in several...

Just picked up my first new old bike in several years. A Falcon Olympic. Plain gauge 531 mains, arabesque shifters and front derailleur with lower tier later model Shimano sis rear. Lots of patina,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-20, 08:51 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,052
Posted By 3alarmer

Nicer San Remo, before restoration:

...these were the top of the line when this was first sold:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-20, 08:48 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,052
Posted By 3alarmer

Not certain of the model, probably started out as one of the Molteni orange Merckx's

...when I bought it:


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...after some work:

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-20, 08:34 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,052
Posted By Hudson308

...and here are some photos of my early-70's...

...and here are some photos of my early-70's example.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1493/p1013075_53d5376d1e2d74db56433e81b5344162d13e394f.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-20, 08:29 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,052
Posted By Hudson308

Here are as-found photos of the early 60's Black...

Here are as-found photos of the early 60's Black Diamond that I just shared on another thread (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1212916-falcon-black-diamond.html)....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-20, 07:11 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,052
Posted By mongol777

I had one around ~2015? Did not take a lot of...

I had one around ~2015? Did not take a lot of pictures, build was meh aesthetically but rode good even with cheap Shimano r501 wheels (on the heavy side, they were r501, decals are wrong) and only...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-20, 03:58 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,052
Posted By Chuckk

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/620x1086/falcon_89ee94487303278146b8d274e5e4e079e4d82032.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-20, 07:51 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,052
Posted By Charles Wahl

I thought that I might have the oldest Falcon in...

I thought that I might have the oldest Falcon in this parade, but it may be that (based on the fork crown) branko_76 's could be about the same, or older.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-20, 06:38 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,052
Posted By rustystrings61

My apologies - these are old scans of 35 mm pix I...

My apologies - these are old scans of 35 mm pix I took nearly 20 years ago! I bought the frame for $45 at the 2001 Cirque du Cyclisme and built it up with oddments. It had a 531 db main triangle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-20, 04:56 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,052
Posted By SurferRosa

My '87 Falcon got its pedals and straps switched...

My '87 Falcon got its pedals and straps switched around from a couple other bikes.

https://i.imgur.com/YvFVMiV.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/lIjGich.jpg

Actually switched four sets of pedals...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-20, 09:49 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,052
Posted By Gravity Aided

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x775/falcon_complete_ae02378101f167a05518a720d5257d47c17c663c.jpg
I got a nice San Remo from a local flipper who found it on the curb. He...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-20, 01:13 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,052
Posted By Mr. 66

The San Remo that rides great but is a tad small...

The San Remo that rides great but is a tad small I rode that with a tall seatpost at minimum insert. It was a parts buy that had a good cockpit Cinelli stem, Campy brake levers SR Custom England...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-20, 08:37 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,052
Posted By Mr. 66

Here's what I got from "The Yard" at Bikeworks a...

Here's what I got from "The Yard" at Bikeworks a few years back as purchased, when I had it built last it was all Dura Ace mashings....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-20, 10:57 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,052
Posted By 52telecaster

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/20190420_072208_cff5c7021cc26ac2760cdc57f2ff61666b04c8cf.jpg
Last summer. This year its going to drink the 650b koolade. This one had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-20, 10:37 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,052
Posted By branko_76

My next project.... ...

My next project....

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x2000/img_0036_4d1a7b3664d0d8676bf96a27f8515606c5367204.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-20, 05:30 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,052
Posted By Johnnybikes

Here's mine, always a smooth ride. I think it was...

Here's mine, always a smooth ride. I think it was probably bronze.
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20190124_091329_cd8ea0bc78f97f0cae92913da267f52070242b41.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-20, 02:34 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,052
Posted By Funktopus

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/20180801_175056_e8bb06e5ed42ef068eb70e7f6e110e498a30a04e.jpg
A Falcon I put a lot of work into. Something broke every single ride on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-20, 08:58 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,052
Posted By garryg

I did a rattle can paintjob on this Falcon. It...

I did a rattle can paintjob on this Falcon. It has lower end campy and is no lightweight but is a nice ride....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-20, 08:39 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,052
Posted By Wildwood

Away from home - only limited, recent images. ...

Away from home - only limited, recent images.

IMHO, Falcon gets lesser respect in USA, than perhaps deserved. I have my guesses, but would love to hear other, more informed opinions.

Here’s my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-20, 12:38 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,052
Posted By Pcampeau

No previous “Show Your Falcon” thread is...

No previous “Show Your Falcon” thread is surprising, thanks for filling the void. That bike is a very nice thread starter SurferRosa! Those Campy components are beautiful. I’d like to help make this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-20, 12:30 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,052
Posted By branko_76

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1333/1_9ffeb733ca91105e82b40e3a825b865f5b84b7c7.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-20, 12:00 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,052
Posted By SurferRosa

Show your Falcon

I was surprised to find no 5-, 10-, or (likely) 20-page thread on Falcons after searching the subforum by thread title. So, maybe this one will take off.

I'm guessing this is from '87, a 531c...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-19, 01:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,155
Posted By SpeedofLite

Road Test/Bike Review (1975) FALCON Olympic (Model 78)

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-10, 05:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 14,924
Posted By GMS

This is my early 70s Falcon. I think gumwall...

This is my early 70s Falcon. I think gumwall tires might look better.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3287/2535548920_e41f7da575_b.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-07, 03:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,546
Posted By MajorA

Nice bike! You've gotta love that headbadge. And...

Nice bike! You've gotta love that headbadge. And it's been proven that red bikes go faster.

That said, it looks like giving the freewheel a good cleaning, replacing the chain and all cables, and...
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