Show me your classic orange (colored) bikes.
04-25-10, 05:08 PM
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Show me your classic orange (colored) bikes.
I just finished building my first frame, a mildly retro (lugged standard diameter Columbus SPX steel) rando-style frame that will become my primary ride that I am quite proud of. Orange is my favorite color, and orange has a proud heritage on some classic vintage bikes...I'm thinking of Molteni orange and the tangerine color that Schwinn used on some of their frames. Anyway, I was wondering if you guys wouldn't mind posting some of your favorite orange frames?
Thanks!
Pete
Thanks!
Pete
04-25-10, 05:28 PM
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My 1977 Schwinn Le Tour II
My wife's 1978 Schwinn Le Tour III
My wife's 1978 Schwinn Le Tour III
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04-25-10, 06:56 PM
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My Ebisu in Molteni Orange:
My Univega Competizione powdercoated in "Chevy orange":
Neal
My Univega Competizione powdercoated in "Chevy orange":
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04-25-10, 07:19 PM
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04-25-10, 08:06 PM
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04-25-10, 08:08 PM
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Mid 70's Centurion track...
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04-25-10, 08:12 PM
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...used to have this early 60's Raleigh rebranded Supercyle too. Great ride.
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04-25-10, 09:50 PM
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it was my size, but i sold it. believe me, i wanted to like it. it sure looks nice, and definitely my style. the tubing was "ultra lite" which is probably high end hi-ten (if there is such a thing). it wasn't heavy at all, but it just didn't ride like i wanted. i probably could have done a few things to make it better, but i already had enough bikes to make it worthwhile.
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Finally completed my Miyata 918 (formally a 916). mostly ultegra 9 speed.
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Not mine, but an orange that makes my heart skip a beat. I wonder if it's 'chromovelato,' thin lacquered over chrome.
orange centurion.jpg
Might still be for sale!
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...e-fork-headset
orange centurion.jpg
Might still be for sale!
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...e-fork-headset
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04-26-10, 06:38 PM
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I know, I was hesitant to post it here. haha it will not always be a fixed gear, I plan on fully restoring it. it was stripped down when I got it, and everything on it now was pretty much donated... I just wanted to be able to ride (my bike was stolen, and this was the replacement), so I went with it (and tried to retain some of it's dignity!). I want to do it justice, and build it up the way it should be though. someday. ha!
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Not mine, but an orange that makes my heart skip a beat. I wonder if it's 'chromovelato,' thin lacquered over chrome.
Attachment 148081
Might still be for sale!
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...e-fork-headset
Attachment 148081
Might still be for sale!
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...e-fork-headset
04-26-10, 09:08 PM
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might be the same semi-pro on ebay right now. saw it earlier today. hot looking bike. (not mine btw)
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73 Holdsworth Super Mistral Fastback
