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06-28-22, 04:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 669
Posted By Locomotief

The bike is not yet in my possession but I will...

The bike is not yet in my possession but I will check when I pick it up.
06-28-22, 04:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 669
Posted By Locomotief

The friends told me that a one moment the...

The friends told me that a one moment the bearings just fell out. They took it to a bike shop and they weren't able to get the cups out. In the proces they damaged the ridges where the tool fit's in....
06-25-22, 12:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 669
Posted By Locomotief

My search for a bike may have come to an end. The...

My search for a bike may have come to an end. The seller told me its steel and I can have it for a good price. It doesn't look all that bad on the sellers pictures. I'll keep the lock and I like the...
06-25-22, 12:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 669
Posted By Locomotief

I must admid that the old one was not the best...

I must admid that the old one was not the best design... it even had a high speed wobble at times. But it did its job for 3 years. And I moved a lot off stuff with it. Hopefully this one is better...
06-22-22, 07:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 669
Posted By Locomotief

Looking for a vintage mtb made of steel.

Hi there,
I'm not sure if I'm in the right place with my question? I'm looking for a vintage mtb bike made of steel for a cargo bike project. I've been looking on the dutch trading site and there's...
05-08-22, 04:27 PM
Replies: 762
Views: 268,476
Posted By Locomotief

I found a bike I've been looking for near Antwerp...

I found a bike I've been looking for near Antwerp in Belgium and I live in Rotterdam but I'm not able to pick it up for a couple off weeks because I'm accepting a daughter in the coming weeks. And I...
04-23-21, 01:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 868
Posted By Locomotief

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04-23-21, 12:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 868
Posted By Locomotief

Unknown vintage rear suspension frame parts.

A couple off weeks ago I couldn't resist anymore an I bought these rear suspension parts online. They kept intriguing me. I tried to find information about them but came up with nothing. I know there...
Replies: 0
Views: 997
Posted By Locomotief

Peugeot ph10 1947 -1948?

hi there,

I'm curious what you guys think off the value off this old Peugeot. I've got to many projects and I'm thinking off selling it. Its far from original but I still have the original brakes....
10-06-20, 02:23 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,968
Posted By Locomotief

thanks nonfixie that seems to solve the mystery...

thanks nonfixie that seems to solve the mystery about the bike! I've been searching the web for bertin bikes and there are a lot off similarities with the visser bike. Nice to know some history....
03-24-20, 12:30 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,968
Posted By Locomotief

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03-23-20, 04:06 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,968
Posted By Locomotief

How do you mean #juvela...

How do you mean #juvela (https://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=juvela) ?
03-23-20, 03:38 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,968
Posted By Locomotief

Someone else bought the frame set from mp. Did...

Someone else bought the frame set from mp. Did anybody from classic and vintage buy it?
03-23-20, 03:35 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,968
Posted By Locomotief

I've send them an email asking about the bike....

I've send them an email asking about the bike. They have been in business for 40 years and the bike might be 70 years old?? So it's a long shot.
03-23-20, 02:00 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,614
Posted By Locomotief

Very beautiful bike. I'll be following this...

Very beautiful bike. I'll be following this thread to see how you fix it up.
03-22-20, 04:28 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,968
Posted By Locomotief

Tried googling it. Came up with nothing.

Tried googling it. Came up with nothing.
03-22-20, 03:47 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,968
Posted By Locomotief

Contacted the seller if he knew anything about...

Contacted the seller if he knew anything about the frame. Only thing he knows is that his frame is never been used.
03-22-20, 03:34 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,968
Posted By Locomotief

thats an exact copy... but better.

thats an exact copy... but better.
03-21-20, 02:06 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,968
Posted By Locomotief

Just ordered evaporust en evaporust gel for the...

Just ordered evaporust en evaporust gel for the frame. Watched some video's about the stuff and was sold. Can't wait to get started. There's lots off stuff here I want to try evaporust on.
03-21-20, 04:05 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,968
Posted By Locomotief

It does not look like a TWF headset. ...

It does not look like a TWF headset.

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it does not have the teeth like...
03-20-20, 01:08 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,968
Posted By Locomotief

Amazed again about your knowledge #juvela...

Amazed again about your knowledge #juvela (https://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=juvela)

and I'll keep an eye on the cracks in the paint. If they get worse I'll have the...
03-20-20, 01:05 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,968
Posted By Locomotief

Hi #non-fixie ...

Hi #non-fixie

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It is a sweet little bike....
03-20-20, 12:48 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,968
Posted By Locomotief

I don't think the original rims are 650b. They...

I don't think the original rims are 650b. They did have the weinmann logo around the valve. They are aluminum and they look very similar to a set a super champion rims I have from my Peugeot ph10....
03-19-20, 11:09 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,968
Posted By Locomotief

Hi #non-fixie, where did you find this...

Hi #non-fixie,

where did you find this picture? Its look very similar to the front fork on my visser.
...
03-19-20, 06:10 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,968
Posted By Locomotief

Hi #road...

Hi #road (https://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=road) fan

I'm using the wheels off this bike....
03-19-20, 05:43 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,968
Posted By Locomotief

I thought it was a light bracket. ...

I thought it was a light bracket.
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03-19-20, 03:23 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,968
Posted By Locomotief

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03-19-20, 03:14 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,968
Posted By Locomotief

Seat stay on this one is questionable as well. ...

Seat stay on this one is questionable as well.

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03-19-20, 03:08 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,968
Posted By Locomotief

Picked up the Visser Vainqueur from my workshop...

Picked up the Visser Vainqueur from my workshop last night. Because off the demise of this Visser bicycle:
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1195957-should-i-worried-crack-s.html

The...
03-18-20, 12:13 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,762
Posted By Locomotief

Yes. Stripped most of the bike today. ...

Yes. Stripped most of the bike today.

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Maybe I'll pick up the other...
03-18-20, 12:10 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,762
Posted By Locomotief

thats an amazing story! Could you post the...

thats an amazing story! Could you post the thread? I would love to read that story.
03-18-20, 05:21 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,762
Posted By Locomotief

I think your right about the questionable quality...

I think your right about the questionable quality off this frame. Detailing is low quality. And it feels like there might be more surprises hidden under the mediocre paintjob. Luckily it has some...
03-18-20, 03:13 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,762
Posted By Locomotief

That's one bend frame... what happens?!

That's one bend frame... what happens?!
03-17-20, 04:31 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,762
Posted By Locomotief

And I have a hard time explaining it :) the seat...

And I have a hard time explaining it :) the seat tube top is pressed together to get that shape. Most of the time they use a special insert with that shape. But not on this frame.

I think by...
03-17-20, 03:41 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,762
Posted By Locomotief

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03-17-20, 01:35 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,762
Posted By Locomotief

I don't think it's a very special frame. I do...

I don't think it's a very special frame. I do like it but probably not worth the money to fix it.
...
03-17-20, 01:07 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,762
Posted By Locomotief

I will try to explain what I found in my best...

I will try to explain what I found in my best English... the top of the seat stay tube is crimmed. It's not a separate piece. The part of the tube that's fastened to the frame is slowly getting...
03-17-20, 09:01 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,762
Posted By Locomotief

Should I be worried? Crack(s)

Today I had my new old bike upside down. And noticed these two cracks. The one under my saddle I'm not sure about if it's the paint or the connection.

The other one near my back brake is length...
03-17-20, 03:17 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,956
Posted By Locomotief

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03-16-20, 04:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,587
Posted By Locomotief

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

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Is this what your looking for?
03-15-20, 01:33 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 14,784
Posted By Locomotief

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

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My dutch batavus. Sturmey archer 3 speed. Still in good condition.
03-15-20, 01:21 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 14,784
Posted By Locomotief

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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not sure what it is. It was for sale a few weeks ago. Its above average...
03-14-20, 08:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,587
Posted By Locomotief

[QUOTE=dedhed;21366420]https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gim...

[QUOTE=dedhed;21366420]https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/298x400/vintage_elite_bicycle_lamp_light_1_18ceaa7986a1ebd1f9d263029081a49c_231729f5f2d4f75da4eae7fd2c49a3e506d664f4.jpg...
03-13-20, 04:17 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,956
Posted By Locomotief

Parts: Mud guards: bluemel's lightweight...

Parts:

Mud guards: bluemel's lightweight England

Rims: nici Toro?

Tires: wolber renforce tubular

Stem: pivo
03-13-20, 03:59 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,956
Posted By Locomotief

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03-13-20, 03:57 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,956
Posted By Locomotief

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03-13-20, 03:50 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,956
Posted By Locomotief

Lightrace products produced by Etablissements...

Lightrace products produced by Etablissements Gourgaud et Cie of Saint Etienne.

An other French connection.

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Seat binder appears it may be a hardware store item. Perhaps a replacement......
03-12-20, 04:47 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,956
Posted By Locomotief

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

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and they are bluemels.
03-12-20, 04:46 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,956
Posted By Locomotief

It takes some getting use to. But it's been in my...

It takes some getting use to. But it's been in my living room for a couple off days and the colors are starting to grow on me.
03-12-20, 04:43 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,956
Posted By Locomotief

Thanks. #alexnagui...

Thanks. #alexnagui (https://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=alexnagui) !
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