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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-21, 03:23 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 47,317
Posted By cletusjones

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Da' Bike!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-21, 12:59 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 47,317
Posted By cletusjones

I have a 1973(?) Motobecane Le Champion that was...

I have a 1973(?) Motobecane Le Champion that was restored to pretty much new looking in that awesome Black and Red paint scheme they had back then. It rides really nice and in fact rides nicer than...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-20, 02:17 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 8,740
Posted By cletusjones

For me it was a 1971 Schwinn Varsity- yellow! My...

For me it was a 1971 Schwinn Varsity- yellow! My parents got it for me to ride back and forth to High School( 5.5 miles one way) but once I saw how fast and far a 10 speed could go; 15 to 20 miles...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-19, 12:20 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,358
Posted By cletusjones

Update: I bought it and I think it's prettier in...

Update: I bought it and I think it's prettier in person than in the photos. Also, it came with extra stuff! It came with Bluemels Lightweight fenders, an alloy kickstand , toe clips, clip-on bottle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-19, 01:32 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,358
Posted By cletusjones

I am so sorry! Cycling is a lot of fun but x-rays...

I am so sorry! Cycling is a lot of fun but x-rays like yours remind us all that it is far from risk free!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-19, 04:34 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,358
Posted By cletusjones

Your Fuji looks new! The only Suntour I've had-...

Your Fuji looks new! The only Suntour I've had- and still have- is on my 1984 Specialized Expedition. It does shift easily and accurately so I know what you're saying. As for your bike looking new;...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-19, 01:46 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,358
Posted By cletusjones

Ouch! Did these happen slowly over time or was it...

Ouch! Did these happen slowly over time or was it a particularly nasty ride? Your photos definitely give one pause at the thought of riding in an Eroica!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-19, 12:18 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,358
Posted By cletusjones

That bike is gorgeous! It looks like it just came...

That bike is gorgeous! It looks like it just came home from the Bike Store!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-19, 11:20 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,358
Posted By cletusjones

It's the clean that sucked me in! I'm curious,...

It's the clean that sucked me in! I'm curious, I've often heard Suntour preferred to Campy back in the day but I've never known what the comparison was. I've ridden Suntour but only recently had any...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-19, 10:58 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,358
Posted By cletusjones

Update: I pick this up Saturday morning. I will...

Update: I pick this up Saturday morning. I will post an "Old Guy" review after I ride it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-19, 08:40 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,358
Posted By cletusjones

I actually have some Campy stuff but it currently...

I actually have some Campy stuff but it currently is intended for an Austro Daimler " Unnamed Bike". I'm hoping to convincingly recreate their Ultima. Having said that, if I do get this,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-19, 06:25 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,358
Posted By cletusjones

I agree! And thanks for the I.D. If this survives...

I agree! And thanks for the I.D. If this survives un-bought until the weekend, I think I'll snag it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-19, 06:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,358
Posted By cletusjones

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Da' Bike!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-19, 05:34 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,358
Posted By cletusjones

I think I just hit the magic post nmber! Woo Hoo!

I think I just hit the magic post nmber! Woo Hoo!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-19, 05:26 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,358
Posted By cletusjones

It does have Campy drop outs- pretty ones too..!

It does have Campy drop outs- pretty ones too..!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-19, 04:49 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,358
Posted By cletusjones

Vintage Motobecane Le Champion Colors..?

I'm looking at a cleaned up/ fixed up Motobecane Le Champion from 1975(ish?). The frame is black(?) with red trim and the derailuer is Suntour VGT. My question is whether the Le Champion ever came...
Forum: Touring
10-08-19, 12:17 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 27,799
Posted By cletusjones

I have cantis but they are on an ancient touring...

I have cantis but they are on an ancient touring bike( Specialized Expedition 1984ish...) and my take on them is that full on, they stop great but there's not a lot of grades between "not at all" and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-19, 02:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 590
Posted By cletusjones

My SR hub must have English threads for the...

My SR hub must have English threads for the Suntour to have fit it - I hope! Do you recall if the Maillards were noticeably lighter than standard freewheels? The reason I ask is the claimed weight of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-19, 10:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 590
Posted By cletusjones

I picked up a NOS gold 5 speed Pro Compe...

I picked up a NOS gold 5 speed Pro Compe Freewheel so that would look right but KMS doesn't seem to offer a gold chain in their multi speed line. I suspect 10/11 speed gold chainS wouldn't work well...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-19, 08:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 590
Posted By cletusjones

Austro Daimler Ultima freewheel...?

Newbie here and full disclosure I do not actually have an Ultima . I do have a no- model- name AD Bordeaux Red 531 frame set built up with mostly( but not all) SR components. I've been snagging Campy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-19, 01:11 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 31,278
Posted By cletusjones

I've only ridden 1 Fuji and I loved it! I just...

I've only ridden 1 Fuji and I loved it! I just couldn't afford it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-19, 11:51 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,211
Posted By cletusjones

That is one sweet looking bike! I'm trying to...

That is one sweet looking bike! I'm trying to recreate the AD Ultima. My frame is right- Bordeaux Red with hand painted gold paint around the lugs (1977ish?)- and the Super Record components it has...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-19, 11:27 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,211
Posted By cletusjones

The first bike I fell in love with back in 1980...

The first bike I fell in love with back in 1980 was a Puch Royal Force. It was literally my first visit to a bike shop that carried something other than Schwinn and they talked me into a test ride. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-19, 10:41 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 32,421
Posted By cletusjones

Total newbie here and new to this Brand as well....

Total newbie here and new to this Brand as well. I bought a Bordeaux Red AD bike at a local pawn shop 3 weeks ago in ride able condition. It's a 531 frame and forks with no model name and mostly...
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