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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 07:36 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 69,375
Posted By fordbailey

I'v e updated my Gran Sport since I last posted- ...

I'v e updated my Gran Sport since I last posted-
I've added a dynamo hub, light, and a rack and bag.
Same great bike. Runs 38mm Graveling slicks.
It's a great bike !
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 3,891
Views: 1,142,760
Posted By fordbailey

Thanks ! No- it was the original derailleur on my...

Thanks ! No- it was the original derailleur on my '74 Raleigh Gran Sport. It has the original long cage. I'd also love to replace it with something else low end like an Alvin or a Svelto. The Follis...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 3,891
Views: 1,142,760
Posted By fordbailey

Follis 072

I got this Follis couple of years ago and finally had the time to work on it. I added brake bosses, bridges and braze-ons.
Original are:
Seatpost
Stem
Bottom Bracket
Headset

It was pretty...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-15-22, 02:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,410
Posted By fordbailey

I had forgotten that I posted before I saw the...

I had forgotten that I posted before I saw the bike. Then I posted after I bought the bike. I guess the excitement made me forget that I had asked for advice. Thank you everyone who responded.
I'll...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-15-22, 09:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,410
Posted By fordbailey

Thanks for writing - I have plenty of experience...

Thanks for writing - I have plenty of experience with tubulars. I used to race with them. They do have a nice ride ! I’m looking forward to putting Rene Herse 32 mm extra light tires on this Frejus....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-22, 02:54 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,931
Posted By fordbailey

I bought a carbon repair kit on eBay after I...

I bought a carbon repair kit on eBay after I crashed and my frame cracked. It came with two part epoxy and a small sheet of unidirectional.carbon. It cost maybe $20 and I was able to fix my frame one...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-14-22, 09:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,410
Posted By fordbailey

Hey - I bought the bike. It’s my size and Is...

Hey - I bought the bike. It’s my size and Is better looking than the bad photos show. The seat post is not stuck, and when I find my 7mm hex wrench I’ll try loosening the stem. The Gaslo bar end caps...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-22, 07:26 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,028
Posted By fordbailey

Thanks again,juvela. I have a Stronglight 93 that...

Thanks again,juvela. I have a Stronglight 93 that I was thinking might be an appropriate crank for the bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-22, 07:20 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,028
Posted By fordbailey

I took that photo at the seller’s garage. It is a...

I took that photo at the seller’s garage. It is a Russian two stroke according to him. I like it. He had a bunch of cool motorcycles as well as bicycles.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-22, 07:16 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,028
Posted By fordbailey

Thank you, juvela! A 36 tooth ring would work for...

Thank you, juvela! A 36 tooth ring would work for me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-22, 07:14 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,028
Posted By fordbailey

Close- locknuts read 69.

Close- locknuts read 69.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-22, 08:01 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,028
Posted By fordbailey

Thank you for the information. I haven’t had any...

Thank you for the information. I haven’t had any bikes with cottered cranks for a while. I wish the chainrings were a little smaller. This bike has a lot of very nice details. I’m keeping everything....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-22, 07:57 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,028
Posted By fordbailey

Thank you ! Yes- the fenders are original. They...

Thank you ! Yes- the fenders are original. They are really nicely mounted, too.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-22, 07:56 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,028
Posted By fordbailey

Thank you - I'm going to look closer at those...

Thank you - I'm going to look closer at those acorn nuts on the cotters. There is a recess there. In my experience it's not that unusual to have a few threads on the adjustable cup, but I certainly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-22, 07:47 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,028
Posted By fordbailey

Thank you- I checked out your thread immediately....

Thank you- I checked out your thread immediately. Your bike is beautiful - and set up really nicely. It looks like a great ride ! I know about the locknuts, I just haven't had the time to look. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-22, 07:45 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,028
Posted By fordbailey

They are factory fenders-the bike came with them...

They are factory fenders-the bike came with them !

Thank you !
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-22, 09:41 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,028
Posted By fordbailey

Barn find Frejus

I just picked up a Frejus from Craigslist. It has serial number 1063 F (under bottom bracket), has no tubing decals and sports Campagnolo Nuovo Record (derailleur) and Gran Sport (hubs) parts. It has...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-02-22, 01:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,410
Posted By fordbailey

Frejus Tour de France, 1960s

I found a Frejus Tour de France model on Craigslist last week. Barn find shape with light to medium rust on the chromed ends. All original as far as I can tell. Cottered crank, Campagnolo hubs and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-20, 01:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,444
Posted By fordbailey

This really looks like a Mariposa frame. That...

This really looks like a Mariposa frame. That butterfly was their logo. It may be unfinished and thus still has file marks. That paint may be primer.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-19, 10:10 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,739,391
Posted By fordbailey

Thanks, but the credit is really due to Brent...

Thanks, but the credit is really due to Brent Trimble, who designed the frame.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-19, 11:59 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,739,391
Posted By fordbailey

Getting a little further ... ...

Getting a little further ...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1342/img_9081_copy_eee1995137c754aa0fd5c50dd78997813d958c8a.jpg

1990 Trimble 140U
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-19, 07:50 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,349,047
Posted By fordbailey

Peugeot Race bike Vitus, small

This looks like it would clean up nicely:

https://westernmass.craigslist.org/bik/d/great-barrington-peugeot-vintage-race/6961938736.html
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-19, 02:36 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,739,391
Posted By fordbailey

I saw some posts about stems, so I thought I'd...

I saw some posts about stems, so I thought I'd add my experience selecting one. I've done several conversions, and I'm working on another one now. It has a 1" threaded fork. I decided that I would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-19, 07:49 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 69,375
Posted By fordbailey

What a fantastic frame you made ! That's a lot of...

What a fantastic frame you made ! That's a lot of bells and whistles for your second frame ! I'm getting ready to get some tanks and some supplies to do a proper modification to my Competition (it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-19, 11:08 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 69,375
Posted By fordbailey

It's weird, though. The bridge seems extra high...

It's weird, though. The bridge seems extra high on this GS. Better part of an inch higher than on my Competition.
I've been loving my 650b bikes. Now the only one I have built up is my single...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-19, 07:43 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 69,375
Posted By fordbailey

After starting the parts swap from my Raleigh...

After starting the parts swap from my Raleigh Competition frame to my Gran Sport frame, I was optimistic. The tires fit, the bottom bracket didn't need the drive side spacers anymore. I was excited...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-19, 07:57 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 69,375
Posted By fordbailey

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

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1471/56ba1129_f332_40d5_90da_8f7e38a1100c_cad13d18f87d16cabd4021d78c613c0477d60856.jpeg
Starting to add parts...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-19, 06:47 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 69,375
Posted By fordbailey

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/8abf2dfd_286e_4b6f_977a_062c6c6c70d4_30b6ab2cf11cc8252caa831c815ac7ea42297dd3.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-19, 09:54 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 69,375
Posted By fordbailey

It’s not tan, it’s dirty. The Carlton hoods are...

It’s not tan, it’s dirty. The Carlton hoods are dirty too, but with some cleaning they should turn white. I had a line on a Super Tourer yesterday- then saw this.
I’m going to go with white cable...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-19, 09:29 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 69,375
Posted By fordbailey

My mkII currently has 42s. I’m happy to be able...

My mkII currently has 42s. I’m happy to be able to move everything from it to the Gran Sport.
Here are pictures as bought. Tonight I stripped it.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-19, 01:45 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 69,375
Posted By fordbailey

Thanks- that wasn't my only mistake. I guess I...

Thanks- that wasn't my only mistake. I guess I was excited by buying an old bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-19, 01:40 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 69,375
Posted By fordbailey

Thanks for the good advice on the derailleurs. I...

Thanks for the good advice on the derailleurs. I love the VGT- Luxe- have had several. I'm intending to swap parts with my similar Raleigh Competition which has Campagnolo 10 speed. It's not that I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-19, 12:34 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 69,375
Posted By fordbailey

I just bought one on Craigslist for $30. I'm sure...

I just bought one on Craigslist for $30. I'm sure that, though this thread is years old, it is worth keeping alive. My Competition Mk. II needs a little work, so I'm thinking of putting the parts...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-19, 09:13 AM
Replies: 1,084
Views: 386,828
Posted By fordbailey

Thanks- That's exactly what I figured. The Paris...

Thanks- That's exactly what I figured. The Paris Motos were so cheap that I can't afford not to ride them...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-19, 12:44 PM
Replies: 1,084
Views: 386,828
Posted By fordbailey

I'm riding Paris Motos right now on two bikes. I...

I'm riding Paris Motos right now on two bikes. I paid $18 for one pair (38mm) and got the others (42mm) with a set of wheels. They are fantastic ! No flats yet- and I ride on all kinds of unpaved...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-19, 11:33 AM
Replies: 1,084
Views: 386,828
Posted By fordbailey

Nice bike ! Those still Treks are very...

Nice bike ! Those still Treks are very underrated. Do you like the Loup Loup tires better than the Paris Motos ?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-19-18, 11:21 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,625
Posted By fordbailey

That happened to me years ago with Specialized...

That happened to me years ago with Specialized Turbo tires. Bought them NOS (they weren't that old) They were completely dry rotted and failed while descending steep winding roads in Italy. Don't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-18, 01:09 PM
Replies: 1,084
Views: 386,828
Posted By fordbailey

Thank you mountaindave- it may be that the lack...

Thank you mountaindave- it may be that the lack of a suitable lock washer is making them move more- I'll try adding one. I too have used the Weinmann center pulls on other bikes with great results....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-18, 01:31 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,349,047
Posted By fordbailey

Wow- That's a good deal for someone needing a...

Wow- That's a good deal for someone needing a long top tube. That's a rare size !
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-18, 02:13 PM
Replies: 1,084
Views: 386,828
Posted By fordbailey

Hey - thanks !

Hey - thanks !
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-18, 02:11 PM
Replies: 1,084
Views: 386,828
Posted By fordbailey

Yes ! I've done that- the bridge seems to want to...

Yes ! I've done that- the bridge seems to want to move even when tightened down. I will be brazing posts to this frame- either cantilever or Raids. I'm not sure which, yet. I love the bike, though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-18, 12:09 PM
Replies: 1,084
Views: 386,828
Posted By fordbailey

Here is my Raleigh Competition with 650 x 42b...

Here is my Raleigh Competition with 650 x 42b tires. Paselas for now, Compass Baby Shoes later. The only thing I did to the frame was to drill the chain stay bridge and tap the dropout eyelets....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-18, 11:44 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 15,829
Posted By fordbailey

Beautiful ! That '72 is super sleek !

Beautiful ! That '72 is super sleek !
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-18, 08:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 986
Posted By fordbailey

They'll work, but it will probably be tricky to...

They'll work, but it will probably be tricky to trim gears perfectly, as the sprockets on the cassette are closer together. It's worth trying- no harm in that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-18, 05:17 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,739,391
Posted By fordbailey

Thanks ! It is an XT seat post. It’s not...

Thanks ! It is an XT seat post. It’s not crushed- the anodizing has worn a little. I like it because I can keep a modified Silca pump inside it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-18, 09:11 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,333
Posted By fordbailey

Here is my pub bike. What it means to me is- a...

Here is my pub bike. What it means to me is- a bike that
Park outside, and possibly leave behind.
Not too valuable to risk crashing off the road with.
Easy to ride.
Good looking enough not to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-18, 02:41 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 11,269
Posted By fordbailey

Thanks ! That looks like a nice ride to get there...

Thanks ! That looks like a nice ride to get there ! I'm coming from the north, otherwise I'd be glad to join.

I'm really looking forward to going. I've been meaning to go for years, but haven't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-18, 02:22 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 11,269
Posted By fordbailey

Hey ! Yes- I do know that Monsieur Weigle prefers...

Hey ! Yes- I do know that Monsieur Weigle prefers them. That was why I sought out the Competitions. That and your post about your Weigleized Competition. You thankfully added important details that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-18, 02:08 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,739,391
Posted By fordbailey

I used the Paul Moto Lite brakes in the back and...

I used the Paul Moto Lite brakes in the back and put a 700c fork on the front (with conventional cantilevers). The Moto Lites allow you to slide the pad holders to fit 26", 650b or 700c wheels. They...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-18, 01:18 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,739,391
Posted By fordbailey

Here's mine. A 1990 Trimble mountain bike...

Here's mine. A 1990 Trimble mountain bike converted to drop bars and 700c wheels.
...
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