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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-28-10, 10:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,731
Posted By ricksey

Sorry this is so old post wise, but what is the...

Sorry this is so old post wise, but what is the brand and model of the handle bars on this bike?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-10, 08:09 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,849
Posted By ricksey

You guys are great. I have not had time to try...

You guys are great. I have not had time to try any of this yet. But will in the next couple of days. Sheldon Brown suggests emptying the contents of a co2 canister into the seat post to freeze it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-10, 11:23 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,849
Posted By ricksey

Is this better then Sheldon Brown's idea with...

Is this better then Sheldon Brown's idea with ammonia? I'm also trying to protect the paint job o the bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-10, 11:21 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,849
Posted By ricksey

Tapping the post? Or the seat tube? With a...

Tapping the post? Or the seat tube? With a metal hammer? I'm trying to save the seat post if possible.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-10, 08:48 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,849
Posted By ricksey

Campy Fluted seat post from the 80's, What is it made of?

I've got myself a great 80's ride with full Campy. Got it home and the seat post is stuck.:mad: It's a fluted job with one bolt on the bottom of the clamp. Anyway, what is it made of? Sheldon...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-10, 11:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,839
Posted By ricksey

This little build is what he's taking to school...

This little build is what he's taking to school until mid May. And I agree, hopefully no one looks to steal it. But when it comes home, there in lies the question. Is the Interclub worth prettying...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-10, 11:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,839
Posted By ricksey

OK. I've built this frame up as a cheap single...

OK. I've built this frame up as a cheap single speed for my son to ride at college for the next month. Here's some pics, it looks nasty I know. But including the price of the frame I've got all of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-10, 06:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,839
Posted By ricksey

Thanks all. As usual you are all brilliant. No...

Thanks all. As usual you are all brilliant. No knowing I suppose which model it is. But helpful to know it is most likely a Gitane.

Thanks again.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-10, 08:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,839
Posted By ricksey

What is this???

Anyone seen drops like these? No badge, no, detail of any kind on the frame. Mafac "racer" brakes, maxi cranks...any ideas? ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-09, 12:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,068
Posted By ricksey

It's been 7 months since the last post here. ...

It's been 7 months since the last post here. Does anyone know anymore about these Hostelers? I picked up a mixte this summer. Cool looking bike, but no info to be found.

It is not the Gitane...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-09, 09:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,549
Posted By ricksey

T-Mar et. al., any other ideas of where to search...

T-Mar et. al., any other ideas of where to search for answers on what brand my bike might be? Or, is this forum about the best knowledge base available?

Thanks again.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-09, 09:24 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,596
Posted By ricksey

I've been on CL this summer in the bikes section...

I've been on CL this summer in the bikes section like it's crack cocaine or something. Can't stop myself. So here is my .02. If you post something on CL, and someone emails you a question, answer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-09, 04:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,549
Posted By ricksey

Good call. I just like the mystery of it. But...

Good call. I just like the mystery of it. But Dutch might be a good lead anyway. It does have "Swallow" tires, as I mentioned above. Another thread spoke of "Swallow" being used a lot on Dutch...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-09, 02:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,549
Posted By ricksey

Wow, that does look very similar. It looks...

Wow,

that does look very similar. It looks like your brakes were/are Shimano. Or does that not matter? Thanks for the help and I'd love to hear what your lugs look like.

Like I said...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-09, 09:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,549
Posted By ricksey

Thanks for looking everyone. Maybe it will have...

Thanks for looking everyone. Maybe it will have to stay my mystery bike for now. Are there other Japanese brands from the '79-80 era I should look into? Or were there plenty of other small players...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-09, 09:16 AM
Replies: 2,675
Views: 1,135,854
Posted By ricksey

Thanks T-Mar! Assuming it's a '78-81 or so...

Thanks T-Mar! Assuming it's a '78-81 or so Nishiki Olympic 12. Is it worth my time to refurbish this beast? Or should it get recycled. Or, should it be built up as is, as cheaply as possible and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-09, 09:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,549
Posted By ricksey

sorry for facing the bike the wrong way in the...

sorry for facing the bike the wrong way in the photos. I'll remember that in the future. The front chain rings were 52 and 42. Not sure if that matters but you mention it above.

I was thinking...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-09, 10:51 PM
Replies: 2,675
Views: 1,135,854
Posted By ricksey

Here are some photos. Sorry about the quality. ...

Here are some photos. Sorry about the quality. I can barely make out the "Olympic 12" on the top tube on the left side. But can't get a good photo of it.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-09, 10:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,549
Posted By ricksey

Any idea what this might be?

Road bike I've had for about 10 years sitting in the basement, (got it free way back when), too big for me but am slowly fixing it up for my son. Any idea what it might be? Here are the specs:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-09, 06:33 PM
Replies: 2,675
Views: 1,135,854
Posted By ricksey

OK. I just bought a Nishiki frame for $5. ...

OK. I just bought a Nishiki frame for $5. Pretty beat up, (paint that is, can barely read "Nishiki", can't read the model). But the serial number is S011F216. Has the head badge, says Japan on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-09, 02:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 21,635
Posted By ricksey

Where did you get that powder coated and how much...

Where did you get that powder coated and how much did it cost? I've got a couple of frames I want to do that with, (but can't spend a fortune).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-09, 03:05 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 28,952
Posted By ricksey

First off, those old catalog photos are...

First off, those old catalog photos are fantastic. I was 4 when that came out, but I miss those days. I've ridden the bike several miles, rides great, smooth as can be. Still debating single speed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-09, 04:56 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 28,952
Posted By ricksey

Hi all, I just picked up what looks to be a 1974...

Hi all, I just picked up what looks to be a 1974 Le Tour. Seems to be in pretty good shape. I was under the impression this bike would weigh in at around 30 pounds, but we weighed it at the local...
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