The "Before And After" Thread
03-28-17, 08:13 AM
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That's a very nice restoration of a worthy TdF. Did you repaint?
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03-28-17, 09:01 AM
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1960s Puch Bergmeister restoration
Check this out... Puch Bergmeister https://goo.gl/photos/FGsc438XAjvPF3y56
03-30-17, 11:34 PM
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Whoops, maybe I posted in the wrong thread. I admire a lot of the work done in this thread, and this is just my humble before and after...with subtle changes. If I can, I'll try to have my post removed.
04-09-17, 07:51 PM
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Two years ago I posted here with my first C&v bike, saying 'no more bikes' (for now) and @RobbieTunes joked that such a statement just meant that all I could buy now was bike parts. And boy, have I. You fine internet bike people are a terrible influence. Since that initial acquisition I've ridden more and picked up bits and pieces that appeal for comfort/function and aesthetic form. Kept all the bits I took off it in case I ever want to put it back as I found it.
83/84 Centurion Pro Tour 15, before and after:
83/84 Centurion Pro Tour 15, before and after:
04-09-17, 08:14 PM
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Lovely work, @musicdiver. It looks ready for another third of a century of riding! The bike has really come into focus. 
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04-10-17, 10:19 AM
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04-10-17, 10:46 AM
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Thank you. I did not repaint - just judicial, yet liberal application of Rustoleum white enamel touch up paint. The paint looks good about 6' away. Closer and you can see the details of my resuscitation.
04-18-17, 07:22 PM
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This thread and the "Drop-Bar Conversion" thread have been very inspirational.
Impulse purchase a year ago:
Just finished tonight:
I'm not too sure about the handlebar wrap, to be honest (but at $7 from Nashbar, I was willing to give it a try), and the cantilevers are squealing, so I need to pick up some Kool-Stop pads. And I found out as I was taking it down the driveway that I will need to shim the handlebar/stem, as the handlebar keeps rotating. Last minute details, and the fit hasn't been dialed in yet, but I've learned a lot and this will be a good keeper
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Impulse purchase a year ago:
Just finished tonight:
I'm not too sure about the handlebar wrap, to be honest (but at $7 from Nashbar, I was willing to give it a try), and the cantilevers are squealing, so I need to pick up some Kool-Stop pads. And I found out as I was taking it down the driveway that I will need to shim the handlebar/stem, as the handlebar keeps rotating. Last minute details, and the fit hasn't been dialed in yet, but I've learned a lot and this will be a good keeper
.
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04-18-17, 07:44 PM
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04-18-17, 09:06 PM
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Sounds like you have a 25.4 bar in a 26.0 stem. Can be tragic with the single-bolt style if the clamp cracks.
You done good and she looks beautiful!
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04-19-17, 01:01 AM
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GHAAAAAH! KILL IT! KILL IT WITH FIRE!!!
Re: The rest of the bike
Actually quite nice. Bravo, sir. Well done!
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04-19-17, 05:54 AM
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Lol. And thanks!
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04-19-17, 08:24 AM
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Don't listen to the caveman - he's a caveman! Modern man uses splash tape and asymmetrical patterned neon Lycra with Oakley blades. Just do it!
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04-19-17, 10:21 AM
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My Bridgestone 500 (1985)
04-19-17, 02:20 PM
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This thread and the "Drop-Bar Conversion" thread have been very inspirational.
Impulse purchase a year ago:
Just finished tonight:
I'm not too sure about the handlebar wrap, to be honest (but at $7 from Nashbar, I was willing to give it a try), and the cantilevers are squealing, so I need to pick up some Kool-Stop pads. And I found out as I was taking it down the driveway that I will need to shim the handlebar/stem, as the handlebar keeps rotating. Last minute details, and the fit hasn't been dialed in yet, but I've learned a lot and this will be a good keeper.
Impulse purchase a year ago:
Just finished tonight:
I'm not too sure about the handlebar wrap, to be honest (but at $7 from Nashbar, I was willing to give it a try), and the cantilevers are squealing, so I need to pick up some Kool-Stop pads. And I found out as I was taking it down the driveway that I will need to shim the handlebar/stem, as the handlebar keeps rotating. Last minute details, and the fit hasn't been dialed in yet, but I've learned a lot and this will be a good keeper
.Classic!
I'm thinking the Trek 700/800/900 mountain bikes are the '68 Beetles of the bike world. Simple, sound, inexpensive, and classic looking. One of my sons has my frankenbike 730. It was my grab-and-go bike, and now I'm looking for a replacement.
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04-19-17, 04:39 PM
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Is no one going to mention that the fork on that bike is significantly bent? There, I did it.
Nice resto BTW.
Nice resto BTW.
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04-19-17, 06:52 PM
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Thanks! Simple and classicly-inspired was absolutely what I was aiming for. It's certainly starting to feel comfortable, though the first few rides are a little nerve-wracking for me
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04-22-17, 07:26 AM
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I "rescued" this 1990 930 from my neighbor's garage sale for $6. The brakes and shifting were horrible, and both tires were flat. The "Before" shot is after I gave it a tune up and put on a cool Bianchi seat. The "After" is my Beach/City Cruiser vibe I gave it. Those SunLite City tires and Surly Open Bars just changed the entire ride and feel to this bike. Nice bike!
04-22-17, 07:39 AM
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Groovy 930, looks like a nice town bike.
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2015 Elephant NFE
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04-22-17, 05:41 PM
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Beautiful Carlton... but cross-chain alert!!!!
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05-03-17, 11:34 AM
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1973 Holdsworth Mistral
came to me as a frame with a cracked lug and cracked ds rear dropout
after a few weeks with a frame builder, new powder coat and some parts... i got this!
follow full thread on it here
came to me as a frame with a cracked lug and cracked ds rear dropout
after a few weeks with a frame builder, new powder coat and some parts... i got this!
follow full thread on it here
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