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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-22, 04:21 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,131,023
Posted By BarryCW

The Schwinn upgrade has a wonderful front brake...

The Schwinn upgrade has a wonderful front brake cable guide!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-21, 08:01 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,131,023
Posted By BarryCW

I have a Siera Grande 1985 with a deers head FD....

I have a Siera Grande 1985 with a deers head FD. And glorious
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Kuwahara...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-20, 03:33 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 22,868
Posted By BarryCW

Nishiki Cresta works well

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Maitai Dam, Nelson, NZ
Did have 27 inch wheels, once I got the brakes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-19, 05:14 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 155,469
Posted By BarryCW

Saddles not making the final cut

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Saddle recycling
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-19, 01:50 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,329
Posted By BarryCW

Miyata six fifteen find

I was riding home last weekend and saw a pile of bikes just down the road from where I live. I spied the name Miyata. And the photo is what I found. A Miyata six fifteen. It is in a very sad state,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-19, 07:03 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 31,970
Posted By BarryCW

Tri-A loveliness

I adore the Nishiki Tri-A. Tange 1 steel frame, Ishiwata steel chromed fork, internal cable routing, but most of all chromed wrap around top of seat stays. (and interesting stem attachment system)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-19, 04:48 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 31,970
Posted By BarryCW

Repco Nishiki Cresta Gravel bike conversion

I liked the idea of riding off road a bit especially with the growth of hard packed gravel cycle ways has boomed in New Zealand. I picked up this Nishiki Cresta REPCO (Australian importer) and played...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-19, 04:39 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 31,970
Posted By BarryCW

Repco Nishiki Cresta Gravel bike conversion

I liked the idea of riding off road a bit especially with the growth of hard packed gravel cycle ways has boomed in New Zealand. I picked up this Nishiki Cresta REPCO (Australian importer) and played...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-19, 08:19 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 17,380
Posted By BarryCW

This makes it all worth while

This forum is where I get a good laugh. There are some genuinely funny people here. Thanks
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-19, 07:50 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 31,597
Posted By BarryCW

Old MTB's like this are so strong

I do up, give away and repair bikes for the less fortunate in my small town. These 80s/90s steel bikes are so rewarding to work on. Honestly a young lad rides his everywhere, over everything and into...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-19, 06:57 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 41,055
Posted By BarryCW

Tyre repair, old school NZ

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Terry my mate gave me an old steel bike with his conti repair. Had to share
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-19, 08:57 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,225
Posted By BarryCW

It is autumn in New Zealand. In an hour I will...

It is autumn in New Zealand. In an hour I will have finished work. I have already planned what bike I will ride at dusk around a local 30km loop. In that hour or so I will see mountains, sunset, the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-19, 08:35 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 22,491
Posted By BarryCW

Mid 80's Bosomworth. NZ

Made in Rotorua, New Zealand by Eddie Bosomworth with Columbus tubing. I have since replaced this Shimano 600 Crankset with the original OfMega one as chainline and fit on gipiemme BB just didn't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-19, 06:48 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,343
Posted By BarryCW

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Giant CADEX CFR1 with Spinergy RevX wheels
The vintage bikes I build up and ride...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-18, 08:58 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,849
Posted By BarryCW

I have 10 speed friction shifting on my Miyata...

I have 10 speed friction shifting on my Miyata 912 and KHS Aero Turbo. I am delighted with the fact I could even do this and the results would be so good. They do have modern RD's. Not so long ago as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-18, 05:25 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 14,590
Posted By BarryCW

Thanks for this, I do so enjoy the detailed...

Thanks for this, I do so enjoy the detailed knowledge base that this forum has to offer. Among other things makes me feel a little less mad and obsessed. Not disappointed at all re the 1980 vintage,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-18, 02:48 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 14,590
Posted By BarryCW

Thanks for taking an interest, the BB has serial...

Thanks for taking an interest, the BB has serial number WN0001433. I have taken a real interest in how these bikes found there way to NZ. If it was imported at time of manufacture, it would have been...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-18, 02:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,100
Posted By BarryCW

Think I'll leave it alone

Cheers guys, think I will leave it alone, especially as asking $350NZ for it. You know the feeling you see something tempting in your size and heart takes over- titanium for goodness sake! There...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-18, 08:43 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 14,590
Posted By BarryCW

and here it is, quite a handsome badge. Can we...

and here it is, quite a handsome badge. Can we get closer to age and origin from here?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-18, 06:36 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 154,481
Posted By BarryCW

531 Special in blue

and here it is:
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-18, 02:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,100
Posted By BarryCW

Hello, This bike has turned up locally for sale,...

Hello, This bike has turned up locally for sale, photos are a bit rough, no decals, advertised as a Sakae Titanium (?). I can just make out Shimano 600 tricolour brakes. I quick look at net would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-18, 04:53 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 14,590
Posted By BarryCW

New Zealand resident Raleigh competition

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Hello people. I was lucky enough to score this Raleigh Competition, frame,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-18, 09:23 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,131,023
Posted By BarryCW

Kuwahara Siera Grande 1985

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This Kuwahara Siera Grande found its way into my garage in NZ. It has the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-18, 04:33 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 17,521
Posted By BarryCW

I am fortunate to ride a number of old race steel...

I am fortunate to ride a number of old race steel bikes on a selection of modern and vintage tubular and clincher wheel sets. I love them all. I have only just started on the world of tubs, mainly...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-02-18, 08:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,729
Posted By BarryCW

A newbie here and a recent returnee to steel...

A newbie here and a recent returnee to steel bikes I purchased a rejuvenated Peugeot (63 st, 60tt) because I had one when young. It is SV980 tubing and has provided exhilarating rides, at times and...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-26-18, 09:05 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 8,417
Posted By BarryCW

Thanks for the laugh Nightcap, its been a big...

Thanks for the laugh Nightcap, its been a big day. e-bikes in New Zealand are also getting big in numbers. I imagine I will have one when I'm older and grumpier than I am now. Must say on a couple of...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-24-18, 08:41 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,468
Posted By BarryCW

Excuse my ignorance what are the things on the...

Excuse my ignorance what are the things on the spokes? Those fenders are spectacular
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-18, 04:17 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,636
Posted By BarryCW

In my new world of doing bikes up I have...

In my new world of doing bikes up I have discovered the joy of freewheels and their removal. I have reintroduced my self to the world of physics and first aid. My local engineering shop gave me a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-18, 03:35 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,611
Posted By BarryCW

I have a similar approach to Andy K in regards to...

I have a similar approach to Andy K in regards to what am I going to do with the latest old steel bike that seems to have magically appeared in my garage. In fact part of my joy is the torture I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-18, 03:02 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,611
Posted By BarryCW

I have a similar approach to Andy K in regards to...

I have a similar approach to Andy K in regards to what am I going to do with the latest old steel bike that seems to have magically appeared in my garage. In fact part of my joy is the torture I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-18, 04:51 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 154,481
Posted By BarryCW

Hi I am new on this forum but not so much in age....

Hi I am new on this forum but not so much in age. Making enough posts to get photo load access. Anyway purchased a lovely one owner 1976 Holdsworth 531 Special in blue from Christchurch. Initially...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-18, 06:18 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,329
Posted By BarryCW

Miyata 912 and other Japanese fun projects

Hello I'm new. I like the green paint job on that Miyata. Not so long ago I restored a 1985 Kuwahara Siera Grande ATB, seeing the Miyata posted here made me realise just how much the early "mountain...
Forum: Introductions
07-17-18, 01:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 545
Posted By BarryCW

Hi TMonk. Variations of: North of Westport to...

Hi TMonk. Variations of: North of Westport to Karamea, South to Punakaiki on the stunning coast rode and up the Buller Gorge to Inangahua. Coast, bush, mountains, rivers, birds, campervans, rain,...
Forum: Introductions
07-16-18, 08:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 545
Posted By BarryCW

Hello from NewZealand

I rode bikes from the 60's to 80's and didn't think much about it. Four years ago I decided to get fitter and purchased a road bike. The joy of riding returned to me. I entered events and even joined...
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