New member first post.
12-25-20, 11:01 AM
#1
Junior Member
Thread Starter
New member first post.
Hi all. I have lurking for a few weeks and just joined. I am getting back into riding after about 20 years off.
I recently bought a restomod based on a Colner and also am in the process of acquiring a Focus with Suntour Componants which will remain.
I will post photos soon.
I recently bought a restomod based on a Colner and also am in the process of acquiring a Focus with Suntour Componants which will remain.
I will post photos soon.
Likes For Maru:
Likes For conspiratemus1:
12-25-20, 12:53 PM
#4
feros ferio
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: www.ci.encinitas.ca.us
Posts: 21,798
Bikes: 1959 Capo Modell Campagnolo; 1960 Capo Sieger (2); 1962 Carlton Franco Suisse; 1970 Peugeot UO-8; 1982 Bianchi Campione d'Italia; 1988 Schwinn Project KOM-10;
Mentioned: 44 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1393 Post(s)
Liked 1,325 Times
in
837 Posts
Welcome to one of my favorite Internet discussion groups! Like another of my favorites, Passatworld.com, this site provides a wealth of information and a bunch of friendly folks able and willing to share their knowledge with others.
__________________
"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
12-25-20, 01:04 PM
#5
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Saratoga, CA
Posts: 825
Bikes: 1981 Bianchi Specialissim, 1976 Colnago Super. 1971 Bob Jackson. 2012 Kestrel 4000. 2012 Willier. 2016 Fuji Cross 1.1
Mentioned: 25 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 276 Post(s)
Liked 952 Times
in
389 Posts
Welcome Maru. As John E said the said, this site is great for learning more about your bikes, different issues and solutions, and to get exposed to a lot of new bikes. Most importantly it provides an outlet to look, learn, and communicate with a good group of people that have a interest in older bikes.
12-25-20, 05:34 PM
#6
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Thanks for the warm welcome. I am amazed at the wealth of info available here.
I am in the process of trying to acquire another bike from a Friend in California.
it is a Japanese Focus which I hope to use as a light tourer. The bike seems pretty cherry and won’t need much as near as I can tell.
I have a hard time leaving things alone and plan on upgrading the tires, a leather seat, some leather bags front and rear.
the holdup so far has been on shipping costs which seem unreasonable but may go down after the Christmas rush.
I am in the process of trying to acquire another bike from a Friend in California.
it is a Japanese Focus which I hope to use as a light tourer. The bike seems pretty cherry and won’t need much as near as I can tell.
I have a hard time leaving things alone and plan on upgrading the tires, a leather seat, some leather bags front and rear.
the holdup so far has been on shipping costs which seem unreasonable but may go down after the Christmas rush.
12-25-20, 05:59 PM
#7
Edumacator
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Goose Creek, SC
Posts: 6,807
Bikes: '87 Crestdale, '87 Basso Gap, '92 Rossin Performance EL-OS, 1990 VanTuyl, 1980s Losa, 1985 Trek 670, 1982 AD SLE, 1987 PX10, etc...
Mentioned: 59 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2439 Post(s)
Liked 3,128 Times
in
1,967 Posts
Welcome aboard!!!
__________________
1987 Crest Cannondale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin Performance EL, 1990ish Van Tuyl, 1985 Trek 670, 1982 AD SLE, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Competition, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981 Faggin, 1996 Cannondale M500, 1984 Mercian, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi (model unknown), 1988 Daccordi Griffe , 1989 Fauxsin MTB, 1981 Ciocc Mockba, 1992 Bianchi Giro, 1977 Colnago Super
1987 Crest Cannondale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin Performance EL, 1990ish Van Tuyl, 1985 Trek 670, 1982 AD SLE, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Competition, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981 Faggin, 1996 Cannondale M500, 1984 Mercian, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi (model unknown), 1988 Daccordi Griffe , 1989 Fauxsin MTB, 1981 Ciocc Mockba, 1992 Bianchi Giro, 1977 Colnago Super
12-26-20, 03:54 AM
#8
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada - burrrrr!
Posts: 11,674
Bikes: 1958 Rabeneick 120D, 1968 Legnano Gran Premio, 196? Torpado Professional, 2000 Marinoni Piuma
Mentioned: 210 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1372 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1,751 Times
in
938 Posts
I am getting back into riding after about 20 years off.
After deciding to give up smoking, I bought a Canadian Tire Supercycle for $260.00 cnd + tax (not really all that super, if you ask me), with hopes of getting back into shape (used to wrestle many many years ago). Anyway, my NotsoSupercycle lasted for about a week before bottom bracket failure occured. Though I do not have any pictures of that bike, it was identical to these, which were tossed at my local dump during the summer past...
But, even though I was not riding a decent bike, all those years ago, I fell in love with riding again. My next purchase was a Giant mountain bike ($1,500.00+ cnd) which I put thousands of miles on. It lives in Jamaica now and, again, no pictures - sorry.
Then I discovered vintage road bikes, most of which could be had for free where I live. And I got hundreds, perhaps thousands of vintage road bikes, over the years. All, but a few, are gone now. These days, I still do a few thousand kilometers each winter in Jamaica. My ride there, an early eighties Bianchi Touring...
What do I ride in Canada, these days? Either my 2000 Marinoni Piuma or my 1968 Legnano Grand Premio...
And next summer, if I make it, I will ride this recently restored 1958 Rabeneick 120d and this late sixties Torpado, that I am restoring right now...
So, once again, welcome to the Bike Forums and be sure to develop an understanding of N+1.
__________________
"98% of the bikes I buy are projects".
"98% of the bikes I buy are projects".
12-26-20, 07:06 AM
#9
SE Wis
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Posts: 10,515
Bikes: '68 Raleigh Sprite, '02 Raleigh C500, '84 Raleigh Gran Prix, '91 Trek 400, 2013 Novara Randonee, 1990 Trek 970
Mentioned: 40 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2747 Post(s)
Liked 3,395 Times
in
2,056 Posts
12-26-20, 08:34 AM
#10
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Utah
Posts: 8,671
Bikes: Paletti,Pinarello Monviso,Duell Vienna,Giordana XL Super,Lemond Maillot Juane.& custom,PDG Paramount,Fuji Opus III,Davidson Impulse,Pashley Guv'nor,Evans,Fishlips,Y-Foil,Softride, Tetra Pro, CAAD8 Optimo,
Mentioned: 156 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2323 Post(s)
Liked 4,988 Times
in
1,776 Posts
Welcome to the forum!
__________________
Steel is real...and comfy.
Steel is real...and comfy.
12-26-20, 03:43 PM
#11
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Manhattan & Woodstock NY
Posts: 2,748
Bikes: 1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, early '70s Falcon San Remo, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Raleigh International, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1970 Raleigh Professional Mk1
Mentioned: 109 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 938 Post(s)
Liked 2,942 Times
in
981 Posts
Welcome! Looking forward to the photos.
__________________
1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, 197? Falcon San Remo, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1971 Raleigh International, 1970 Raleigh Professional Mark I
Curator/Team Mechanic: 2016 Dawes Streetfighter, 1984 Lotus Eclair, 1975 Motobecane Jubile Mixte, 1974 Raleigh Sports, 1973 Free Spirit Ted Williams, 1972 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Philips Sport
1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, 197? Falcon San Remo, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1971 Raleigh International, 1970 Raleigh Professional Mark I
Curator/Team Mechanic: 2016 Dawes Streetfighter, 1984 Lotus Eclair, 1975 Motobecane Jubile Mixte, 1974 Raleigh Sports, 1973 Free Spirit Ted Williams, 1972 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Philips Sport
12-26-20, 04:46 PM
#12
Semper Fi
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 12,942
Mentioned: 89 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1172 Post(s)
Liked 358 Times
in
241 Posts
Welcome aboard, abandon all hope of any escape or recovery from the chronic disease you've contracted.
This forum is the greatest group of enablers, .........err friends, you could ever hope to find.
Bill
This forum is the greatest group of enablers, .........err friends, you could ever hope to find.
Bill
__________________
Semper Fi, USMC, 1975-1977
I Can Do All Things Through Him, Who Gives Me Strength. Philippians 4:13
Semper Fi, USMC, 1975-1977
I Can Do All Things Through Him, Who Gives Me Strength. Philippians 4:13
12-26-20, 05:32 PM
#13
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Thanks guys. I tried to give each of you a more personal response with quotes from your responses but I don’t have enough posts to do that. Lol.
I will get there. Steve
I will get there. Steve
