The "Before And After" Thread
08-08-13, 01:24 PM
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February 2010... barely rideable and a little bent.
More than rideable... end of Feb 2010
August 2013... fitted with period correct Raleigh Special bars.
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More than rideable... end of Feb 2010
August 2013... fitted with period correct Raleigh Special bars.
08-08-13, 08:42 PM
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(- but shouldn't the bars have half-wraps instead of grips?)
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08-08-13, 09:08 PM
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My 1987 Fuji Sagres: a nice Craigslist find for $140, though badly in need of adjustment and cleaning. It was covered in old electrical tape that was holding on the wire for a broken computer, and the original 6-speed Suntour shifter didn't work too well with the after-market 8-speed cassette that was on there. I got a great deal on an older Dura-Ace groupset, along with some new pedals, a new saddle, new bar tape, new cables, and some new brakes (had to go with the nutted Tektro calipers unless I wanted to drill out the frame, but I'm pretty happy with them). The bike rides wonderfully, and it has some unique character to it. 
08-08-13, 09:50 PM
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08-08-13, 10:52 PM
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Whatwolf, beautiful Peugeot!
I forgot to post my recent resurrection: an '88 Benotto Triathlon I bought from a customer for $50.
Before: in Apr this year...
After:
I forgot to post my recent resurrection: an '88 Benotto Triathlon I bought from a customer for $50.
Before: in Apr this year...
After:
Last edited by WNG; 10-25-13 at 02:41 AM.
08-08-13, 11:58 PM
#1532
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The bars DO make a difference! So much more authentic.
(- but shouldn't the bars have half-wraps instead of grips?)
(- but shouldn't the bars have half-wraps instead of grips?)
My Lenton has the same bars with a full leather wrap.
08-09-13, 12:38 AM
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nice!... soooo, the white rolls up for grabs?
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08-09-13, 02:44 PM
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Frejus Super Corsa Restore
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08-10-13, 06:10 PM
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nice job however... Thinking of adding one of these to my collection...
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08-10-13, 09:20 PM
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1972 CCM Turismo. Pulled from dad's attic after a wreak years ago bending the rims etc.
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Waiting on my new honey brown leather saddle and honey brown bar tape to put on this bike. That should give it a whole new look and make it much more comfortable
Before
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Waiting on my new honey brown leather saddle and honey brown bar tape to put on this bike. That should give it a whole new look and make it much more comfortable
08-23-13, 08:16 AM
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Will, that 88 Benotto Triathlon came out great looking, like the painted flutes on the seat post.
I wanted to show a before & after picture of a project I did last Christmas & gave to my boss to display in our shop but had lost my photos on a bad drive, after a lot of work I found and recovered them & while not a bicycle it is bicycle related. It's a old HTK ( Tanaka ) wheel truing stand that a dear friend of mine bought new and used many years building wheels in the 70's & 80's before retiring & then giving it to me. I was really happy with the way it turned out and it is still fully functional.
Glenn
Before as found sitting almost 20yrs in a metal shed,
After, Glass Beaded, Primed/Painted & hand painted the lettering,
Links to many more after pictures https://s299.photobucket.com/user/Gle...20Stand%202012
I wanted to show a before & after picture of a project I did last Christmas & gave to my boss to display in our shop but had lost my photos on a bad drive, after a lot of work I found and recovered them & while not a bicycle it is bicycle related. It's a old HTK ( Tanaka ) wheel truing stand that a dear friend of mine bought new and used many years building wheels in the 70's & 80's before retiring & then giving it to me. I was really happy with the way it turned out and it is still fully functional.
Glenn
Before as found sitting almost 20yrs in a metal shed,
After, Glass Beaded, Primed/Painted & hand painted the lettering,
Links to many more after pictures https://s299.photobucket.com/user/Gle...20Stand%202012
08-23-13, 08:38 AM
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Last Year....my $50 Craigslist purchase....
and now, after a BIT of work...not quite done yet, the "Theoretical late 60's early 70's Torpado"
and now, after a BIT of work...not quite done yet, the "Theoretical late 60's early 70's Torpado"
08-23-13, 09:35 AM
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08-23-13, 09:48 AM
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Aw C'mon, he leveled the saddle out? I imagine it's a HUGE difference
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08-23-13, 10:02 AM
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Athena(?) --> C-Record crankset.
One less bottle cage.
One less bottle cage.
08-23-13, 10:49 AM
#1546
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Will, that 88 Benotto Triathlon came out great looking, like the painted flutes on the seat post.
I wanted to show a before & after picture of a project I did last Christmas & gave to my boss to display in our shop but had lost my photos on a bad drive, after a lot of work I found and recovered them & while not a bicycle it is bicycle related. It's a old HTK ( Tanaka ) wheel truing stand that a dear friend of mine bought new and used many years building wheels in the 70's & 80's before retiring & then giving it to me. I was really happy with the way it turned out and it is still fully functional.
I wanted to show a before & after picture of a project I did last Christmas & gave to my boss to display in our shop but had lost my photos on a bad drive, after a lot of work I found and recovered them & while not a bicycle it is bicycle related. It's a old HTK ( Tanaka ) wheel truing stand that a dear friend of mine bought new and used many years building wheels in the 70's & 80's before retiring & then giving it to me. I was really happy with the way it turned out and it is still fully functional.
08-23-13, 10:52 AM
#1547
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
Great work.
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08-23-13, 10:54 AM
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Thanks Glenn for the compliment!
BTW the links to your truing stand isn't working. The photobucket link isn't either, I think there's a problem with the account. Would love to see what you did with it.
I just ordered a new TS-2.2 for work, so I now have access to a stand again, woohoo!
EDIT:
I got to access the photos at work. Wicked nice resto! What a cool truing stand!
BTW the links to your truing stand isn't working. The photobucket link isn't either, I think there's a problem with the account. Would love to see what you did with it.
I just ordered a new TS-2.2 for work, so I now have access to a stand again, woohoo!
EDIT:
I got to access the photos at work. Wicked nice resto! What a cool truing stand!
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08-23-13, 11:03 AM
#1549
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
I love this colour, perhaps even more than Celeste.