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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-23, 11:59 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 7,607
Posted By vp1337

Not C&V but Miche Supertype seatposts are a...

Not C&V but Miche Supertype seatposts are a cracking experience.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-23, 09:03 AM
Replies: 7,826
Views: 930,739
Posted By vp1337

My Puch Mistral, being close to "vintage"...

My Puch Mistral, being close to "vintage" completion as I've just scored a Flite for it. Reynolds 531 tubing, fully chromed under the paint, chromed front fork too. Full 105SC except for the headset...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-19-22, 02:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,567
Posted By vp1337

I trimmed a good 20 mm or so from a short reach...

I trimmed a good 20 mm or so from a short reach compact drop bar so bar end shifters would clear my knees. Used it for a good while, no issues whatsoever. Use a good hacksaw or a pipe cutter.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-18-22, 06:09 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,822
Posted By vp1337

Thank you very much! The handlebars are from...

Thank you very much! The handlebars are from Decathlon (https://www.decathlon.nl/p/racefiets-stuur-ergonomisch-25-4-mm-aluminium-zwart/_/R-p-X8526748). 25.4 mm clamp, 400 width, 70 reach, 120 drop....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-22, 05:45 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,822
Posted By vp1337

Sourcing and getting this one to my place. It has...

Sourcing and getting this one to my place. It has travelled a lil over 1200 km. Since the pic I've also got a set of 105 pedals and a better stem. Still needs either a Turbo or a Flite saddle and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-22, 02:30 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,813
Posted By vp1337

My all-time favourite. Sadly I only have one. Put...

My all-time favourite. Sadly I only have one. Put it on at least 10 bikes so far.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-22, 10:21 AM
Replies: 21,740
Views: 3,076,172
Posted By vp1337

From my morning commute. Westland, NL ...

From my morning commute. Westland, NL

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-22, 03:59 AM
Replies: 498
Views: 36,284
Posted By vp1337

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-22, 08:09 AM
Replies: 1,775
Views: 241,807
Posted By vp1337

Old millstones. ...

Old millstones.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-22, 04:10 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,018
Posted By vp1337

Work in progress. Removing kickstand and adding...

Work in progress. Removing kickstand and adding more gear range soon. Then bigger tyres of course.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-22, 08:12 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,018
Posted By vp1337

Lil' hack that might as well fit here. I was...

Lil' hack that might as well fit here. I was looking for 31.8 mm thumbies for my drop bar conversion, but didn't want to spend $$ on Paul adapters. I bodged these thumbies from of a SunRace SLM96...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-22, 04:18 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,018
Posted By vp1337

Quite possibly my favourite bike in this thread,...

Quite possibly my favourite bike in this thread, and generally in this forum. Fantastic build!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-21, 04:13 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,018
Posted By vp1337

Technically still not a MTB, but pretty close. ...

Technically still not a MTB, but pretty close.

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1280x871/marin_28db9438083ca49c7eacdfe37a8fc4a365264650.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-21, 01:34 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,302
Posted By vp1337

Thanks! Ergotec Cruiser...

Thanks! Ergotec Cruiser (https://www.ergotec.de/de/produkte/lenker/sub/city-trekking-lenker/produkt/cruiser-bugel-25-4.html)
And I guess because it has two handles? English is weird sometimes!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-21, 12:18 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,302
Posted By vp1337

My Minerva Starlite: ...

My Minerva Starlite:

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-21, 01:08 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,302
Posted By vp1337

My newest build. Minerva Starlite from 1993-94. ...

My newest build. Minerva Starlite from 1993-94.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-21, 03:45 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 17,146
Posted By vp1337

What an absolute stunner, great job on this so...

What an absolute stunner, great job on this so far!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-20, 01:33 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,018
Posted By vp1337

This is fantastic!

This is fantastic!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-20, 05:27 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 22,841
Posted By vp1337

My 1993 Marin Redwood conversion. Currently...

My 1993 Marin Redwood conversion. Currently rocking some comfy flat bars for the winter.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-20, 04:53 AM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 874,462
Posted By vp1337

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-20, 06:39 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,302
Posted By vp1337

Thanks, they indeed are, I love the look of em! ...

Thanks, they indeed are, I love the look of em!


Thank you!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-20, 08:44 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,302
Posted By vp1337

Townie bike for my better half: ...

Townie bike for my better half:

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/799x533/50398177441_5b0c4aced9_c_16101e46e520a360dff5a852c8c560afa221d447.jpg


More pics:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-20, 05:19 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 67,062
Posted By vp1337

Hi Koga-Miyata fans! Can anyone help me with the...

Hi Koga-Miyata fans! Can anyone help me with the identification of this frameset? Thank you very much in advance!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-20, 05:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,216
Posted By vp1337

Hi JaccoW, thank you very much for your input,...

Hi JaccoW, thank you very much for your input, I'm going to post it there as well. :) Cheers!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-20, 11:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,216
Posted By vp1337

Koga Miyata RoadWinner Identification

Hey everyone!

My friend recently got hold of an alleged Koga Miyata RoadWinner, with mismatched components. He says it's aluminium (you can see it on the welds and the dropout bonds as well)....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-20, 01:10 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,302
Posted By vp1337

No idea to be honest, but it's a motocross...

No idea to be honest, but it's a motocross handlebar as I couldn't find proper bicycle handlebars with these dimensions. :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-20, 11:32 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,302
Posted By vp1337

My 1994 RockHopper in townie/do-everything mode....

My 1994 RockHopper in townie/do-everything mode. Now it also has a rack.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-20, 07:35 AM
Replies: 268
Views: 50,812
Posted By vp1337

Still a work in progress. ...

Still a work in progress.

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/940x705/specialized_rockhopper_1994_43233_2_008b41fdc31dda18906311296df2738d851c949d.jpg

This one's quite...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-20, 01:31 AM
Replies: 21,740
Views: 3,076,172
Posted By vp1337

Although not today, but last month I've been to...

Although not today, but last month I've been to numerous awesome places (been sick for a week now, recovering, gonna go for a ride asap). Here are a few snapshots. I've ridden my Corratec retro MTB...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-19, 10:14 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,018
Posted By vp1337

Not an MTB but a hybrid—I guess it counts. 1993...

Not an MTB but a hybrid—I guess it counts. 1993 Marin Redwood, full 700CX, pretty darn light for its size and age. Climbs like a beast.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-19, 10:11 AM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 155,238
Posted By vp1337

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-19, 01:09 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 155,238
Posted By vp1337

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

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/940x743/1992_diamond_back_axis_city_beater_37893_6_7a4a06978d64e4fd4d033c997f6d59dd93367f32.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-09-19, 01:07 PM
Replies: 409
Views: 118,790
Posted By vp1337

Some DIY SSCX conversion out of a Dancelli...

Some DIY SSCX conversion out of a Dancelli tourer. Slack af. Original paint job, black base, green and pink elements, and sparkly gold splatter all over the place. :)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-19, 08:47 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,018
Posted By vp1337

The Marin Redwood 1993 in a nearly-finished...

The Marin Redwood 1993 in a nearly-finished state. Looks super wonky because of the stubby stem, but hey, you gotta compensate the geometry somehow.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-19, 08:36 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,018
Posted By vp1337

Looks comfy! 22.2 or 23.8 bars? If the latter,...

Looks comfy! 22.2 or 23.8 bars? If the latter, did the Tourneys go on easily? Thanks in advance!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-19, 11:21 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,018
Posted By vp1337

It has an enormous headtube and a rather funky...

It has an enormous headtube and a rather funky angle, so anything with a rise would be rather comfortable. :) Tried it though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-19, 03:01 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,018
Posted By vp1337

Work in progress... ...

Work in progress...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-19, 02:53 AM
Replies: 730
Views: 211,109
Posted By vp1337

Guess this applies here, although I sold it bout...

Guess this applies here, although I sold it bout three years ago. Definitely my best road frameset so far. Swiss-made Condor Courfaivre, R531 tubing, ridiculously light. Swiss-threaded Stronglight...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-19, 09:16 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,302
Posted By vp1337

Clever! :D Looks like this now btw: ...

Clever! :D

Looks like this now btw:

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I should get a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-19, 01:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,727
Posted By vp1337

I had RSX 7sp brifters with some Altus C50 canti...

I had RSX 7sp brifters with some Altus C50 canti brakes, worked like a charm.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-19, 02:20 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 19,235
Posted By vp1337

Mali 1991? - lovely retro MTB ...

Mali 1991? - lovely retro MTB

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1992 Marin Bear Valley SE - I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-19, 03:09 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,128,998
Posted By vp1337

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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-01-19, 05:10 AM
Replies: 409
Views: 118,790
Posted By vp1337

I wanted to go with the original cantis this bike...

I wanted to go with the original cantis this bike came with but they were in a pretty horrible condition, and these Avid SD 5 V-brakes are just nuts, they are so good. It has a sliding rear dropout...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-30-19, 05:09 AM
Replies: 409
Views: 118,790
Posted By vp1337

Cheers! They were produed in the late...

Cheers!



They were produed in the late 80's - early 90's, and were rather low-end, but they make a fun bike for sure. :)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-28-19, 01:45 AM
Replies: 409
Views: 118,790
Posted By vp1337

My Bianchi Ragno Migale from cca. 1990, now in...

My Bianchi Ragno Migale from cca. 1990, now in townie-mode.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-19, 12:29 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 19,641
Posted By vp1337

1993 ...

1993
http://www.retrobike.co.uk/gallery2/d/15610-2/Spec_Bikes93.pdf
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-19, 06:35 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,302
Posted By vp1337

It weighs a tonne and a half while looks clumsy...

It weighs a tonne and a half while looks clumsy as hell. Needless to say I love it, and it's one of my most fun bikes since ages...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-19, 06:02 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,302
Posted By vp1337

My utterly hideous Bianchi: ...

My utterly hideous Bianchi:

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-19, 02:55 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,128,998
Posted By vp1337

My Mali from cca 1990-91. Originally came with an...

My Mali from cca 1990-91. Originally came with an 550 LX grouppo. It has seen better days, but it's pristine mechanically. Fast, agile, has very good handling and the shifting is ridiculously good....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-19, 11:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,174
Posted By vp1337

Hey, Hungarian lad here. Make sure to lock your...

Hey, Hungarian lad here. Make sure to lock your bikes _always_. Be very careful on roads, cycling culture is still in baby shoes here compared to more western regions of Europe. Drivers often pass...
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