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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-21, 09:34 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 12,013
Posted By browngw

The Favorit went to a new owner today. Not an...

The Favorit went to a new owner today. Not an enthusiast, or collector, just someone who wanted a bike to ride with his daughter. It was actually sold by a friend who runs a mobile cycle shop to one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-21, 09:11 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 12,013
Posted By browngw

Thanks for the pclubman , I have four of the...

Thanks for the pclubman , I have four of the overhead lifts in my basement shop and three in the garage. Most were purchased over the years from Canadian tire or where ever they were on sale. I like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-21, 12:12 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 12,013
Posted By browngw

The old Rapido Favorit has been rebuilt into a...

The old Rapido Favorit has been rebuilt into a presentable and rideable bicycle once again. I had some very green nos Sprint Veloce Bluemels that were given to me a few years ago available so I used...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-21, 10:27 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 12,013
Posted By browngw

There was a song, I believe by my muse Bob Dylan...

There was a song, I believe by my muse Bob Dylan that went something about "when I paint my masterpiece" I attempt to make each bike a "masterpiece". Sometimes it works, sometimes not so much but I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-21, 03:33 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 12,013
Posted By browngw

Things are coming together on the Favorit. Both...

Things are coming together on the Favorit. Both wheels have been cleaned, trued and new bearings. I had to modify an extra Park FR4 freewheel remover to get the freewheel off. It is a 13T to 23T and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-21, 06:50 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 12,013
Posted By browngw

Work is progressing . Cleaning rusty spokes is...

Work is progressing . Cleaning rusty spokes is just not fun. Front hub looks like Velo marking?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-21, 02:42 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 12,013
Posted By browngw

The Tear Down Begins

I have started the process of bringing the '73 Favorit back to life. I've seldom seen any bike that was harder to get apart than this one. Every major part has been a struggle, and without the help...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-20, 02:06 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 12,013
Posted By browngw

As you can see, my yellow Favorit has that same...

As you can see, my yellow Favorit has that same combination. Perhaps they both came from the Canadian spec bikes....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-20, 11:37 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 12,013
Posted By browngw

After a cleaning and assessment, I am going to...

After a cleaning and assessment, I am going to store the Favorit Rapido for a few months. In the meanwhile keep my eyes open for a rear derailleur, maybe even some drop bars. I am starting to think...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-20, 03:25 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 12,013
Posted By browngw

The needle is in the slot fairly deep in the...

The needle is in the slot fairly deep in the head. It is sitting just out of sight on the zero. It moved when I spun the wheel....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-20, 11:49 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 12,013
Posted By browngw

Thanks everyone, for the good information! I had...

Thanks everyone, for the good information! I had noticed that the shifters had slipped nearly two inches by the marks on the downtube. I won't be getting to working on it for a while but will post my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-20, 10:16 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 12,013
Posted By browngw

My 1973 Favorit

My first yellow bike! Rescued a 1973 Favorit (yes, it's spelled correctly) Rapido last night. 700c alloy wheels, leather saddle and a plethora of Czechoslovakian Favorit branded gear. Included is a...
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