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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-23, 05:59 AM
Replies: 7,840
Views: 934,501
Posted By Beurt

50's ladies Rochet

Here is what I've been wrenching on lately.
I picked up the bike in a very sad state during the Christmas bikes for kids operation at our local co-op in December and little by little I worked on it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-22, 03:18 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 67,399
Posted By Beurt

Here is my unknown model 50's randonneur as...

Here is my unknown model 50's randonneur as found, poorly painted in gold with bent fork and Peugeot decals:...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-01-22, 12:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,466
Posted By Beurt

Thanks for your answer. I will try and negotiate...

Thanks for your answer. I will try and negotiate the price a bit lower and we shall see.
What in your opinion would need replacing to make a better bike mechanically?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-30-22, 04:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,466
Posted By Beurt

Advice on a first purchase Commencal Acid

Hi everyone!
I'm looking for a fixie to offer to a young man as a reward for getting his exam. He is a good cyclist (rides my mercier tdf and Raleigh Carlton daily in the Alps) and dreams about a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-22, 03:55 AM
Replies: 7,840
Views: 934,501
Posted By Beurt

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/pxl_20220626_175412309_991a099e71860b016725a14550492c50ffa25a0e.jpg
Now a Motobecane again...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-21, 01:37 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 23,528
Posted By Beurt

We used the parking ramp to have a platform at...

We used the parking ramp to have a platform at the same level as the car roof to load the bike and it went smoothly, once we arrived at destination I had to be creative with a pulley and ropes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-21, 08:10 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 23,528
Posted By Beurt

First real trip on the tandem - Loire Valley

Our plan when we bought the bike was to use it on short trips once it would be mechanically sound and I'm glad to say we did it!
One week ago 3 sunny days and 160km total in the Loire Valley...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-21, 06:04 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 23,528
Posted By Beurt

Carnaval! I does indeed look like two guys...

Carnaval! I does indeed look like two guys dressed as ladies...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-21, 12:57 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 23,528
Posted By Beurt

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

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/640x451/fb_img_1618901529028_01b125db6002c17c80c79aafcbf802f836b0ec91.jpg
Not the same bike but definitely from the Netherlands as well. Though...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-21, 01:36 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,316
Posted By Beurt

I have a busy weekend ahead of me and...

I have a busy weekend ahead of me and unfortunately won't be able to spend much time working on the bike, but I will take a minute to snap some more pics of the bb.
Thanks to you all again for your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-21, 10:41 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,316
Posted By Beurt

More clues found today are pointing towards...

More clues found today are pointing towards France...
Head tube threading on the underside of the top campagnolo nut reads France 25/4.00...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-21, 02:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,316
Posted By Beurt

Thank you all for your insight and guidance, the...

Thank you all for your insight and guidance, the mystery is not solved yet...
I could not remove the bottom bracket just yet and will have to make a tool for this, so pics and measurements of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-21, 10:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,316
Posted By Beurt

Thanks for your answer, no dove on the steerer...

Thanks for your answer, no dove on the steerer tube. Here is the seat cluster. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-21, 08:14 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,316
Posted By Beurt

Help ID my (fake? ) Olmo Mexico frame

Hi everyone,
I bought this bike a couple months ago for close to nothing and intend to put it back on the road.
Seller didn't have much to say about it and I mostly went and grab it because of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-21, 12:55 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 23,528
Posted By Beurt

Thanks JaccoW, the brakes are far from amazing...

Thanks JaccoW,
the brakes are far from amazing to be honest... Just sufficient enough for the weight of 2 riders, anticipation is key when you need to bring it to a complete stop.
I did take them...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-21, 04:39 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 23,528
Posted By Beurt

Progress update

Happy new year to you all, a lot of progress was made on my bike and I'm late for the report.
Following your precious advice as well as Sheldon's I was able to order the correct spokes for my wheel...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-20, 04:15 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 23,528
Posted By Beurt

Thank you both so much for your fast reply! ...

Thank you both so much for your fast reply!
​​​​I did some research on the different types of lacing and learnt a lot. I hope that with all the details you gave me I should be able to find exactly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-20, 10:27 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 23,528
Posted By Beurt

I think I need help solving another mystery......

I think I need help solving another mystery... Lacing a new wheel feels quite intimidating!


I found a donnor bike in a good skape (1982 Peugeot VX45 anniversary edition, front wheel and fork...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-20, 01:01 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 23,528
Posted By Beurt

Great, thanks ! Funny thing is, I was born in...

Great, thanks !
Funny thing is, I was born in 78 and I'm a bit rusty here and there as well...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-20, 03:08 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 23,528
Posted By Beurt

[QUOTE=JaccoW;21695203] Framenumber |...

[QUOTE=JaccoW;21695203]
Framenumber | Production year
2450000 | 1970
2600000 | 1971
2850000 | 1972
3050000 | 1973
4000000 | 1974
5000000 | 1975
6000000 | 1976
7000000 | 1977
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-20, 08:20 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 23,528
Posted By Beurt

The green paint job and wood rack is such a good...

The green paint job and wood rack is such a good combo!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-20, 07:25 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 23,528
Posted By Beurt

Thanks for posting the pictures for me JaccoW! ...

Thanks for posting the pictures for me JaccoW!
I'll of course mesure the seatpost for you next time I have access to the bike, do you suspect two different frame sizes?

I had not spotted the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-20, 06:32 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 23,528
Posted By Beurt

I was able to take mine out of the garage...

I was able to take mine out of the garage yesterday for a better look and some pictures.
You'll find them in my gallery if you'd like to have a look as I'm not yet able to post in here.
The front...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-20, 04:33 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 23,528
Posted By Beurt

Thanks for the speedy reply! I'll follow your...

Thanks for the speedy reply! I'll follow your advice and start looking for the XL RD3 in addition to a new rim and spokes then.
While I wait for parts and tools, I'll disassemble the rest of the...
Forum: Introductions
09-07-20, 01:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 392
Posted By Beurt

A vintage dutch tandem in the Alps

Hi everyone,
I've already worked on some old bikes in the past but a specific thread on this forum has decided me to sign in and share: Another user is restoring the exact same 70's gazelle tandem...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-20, 01:14 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 23,528
Posted By Beurt

Hi everyone this is my first post on this forum....

Hi everyone this is my first post on this forum. Thanks for creating this thread Jacco!
I have bought the same gazelle tandem bike in France this morning as a gift for my girlfriend.
It's in an...
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