santa fe 2926 

an old picture of the PSV-10. They do ride nicely!

rmfrance

Very nice work, with obvious meticulous attention to detail.

I'm not being sniffy - honestly - but the current quill stem extension worries me, security-wise. Leaving aside the contradiction that it's raised and combined with dropped bars, I fear you're risking a structural failure with it set so high, and with possibly little inside the steerer tube.

I don't subscribe to Sheldon Brown's slightly sensationalised vision of 'the death stem' BUT I've seen even shiny premium stems develop cracks from expander slots whose upper ends were squared, rather than rounded-off. I always round-off any I find like that, using a round needle file - a quick and simple fix.

I look forward to seeing the finished bike!

Sedgemop 

I like the sound of this. I do want to keep deathly stems on a couple bikes and not have to regularly check them for cracks. Have you got a before and after photo to illustrate the process? Be great to see how much rounding off happens. Many thanks.

gravelinmygears 

I bought this parts mule of a bike last winter from Ebay. It's become my trusty commuter and does the job very well.

browngw 

Fear not! The quill stem in this bike is long and is well inserted. It is a tourist bike and was designed to be accommodating for all kinds of people. If you look carefully, you can see the pen mark on the stem to ensure that it has the required depth (minimum 2.25 inches)



SR stem in my 1965 Dilecta Le Blanc

Another SR stem in my 1976 Supercycle Excalibur (nee Bridgestone)

Original steel stem in my 1956 Royal Nord President

Original stem in my 1972 CCM Turismo.
. Seat and bars level is what I try to achieve and sometimes change to a taller stem (SR made some great ones!) on my bikes to suit my refined and older riding style. For context, I have shown the original sales info, and a number of my other bikes of the era with properly inserted taller stems.

awac

Nice idea. How about this?Cerakote. Might look good on a frame as well, but the welds would have to be perfect!

https://www.highcalibrecoatings.co.u...or-motorcycles

Manny66 

Before and After pictures of my "really old" 3 speed Automoto. After this picture ,I added some Rigida wheels with Normandy hubs ,Found out my rear hub was not True so i have a wheel rebuild in store, I installed some white bar tape . Im fixing the front Gloria caliper and then after that it will be road worthy.

If I remember correctly , the serial # makes it an early 50's bike,, but its been awhile since I looked it up so I forgot the exact year.

curbtender

^ Cool chainring.

1989Pre 

Was that chrome under the paint, or did you supply it? The bike looks spectacular.

George Abitbol

https://i.postimg.cc/kg8gfyqp/20221024-185258.jpg

This is my Motobecane Federal, in Reynolds A tubing, 650 b maxicar / super champion wheels, simplex groupset and TA crankset.
I found it 4 years ago in my local recyclery. After a complete overhaul and cleaning here it is.
I only changed the crankset and the shifters, added NOS Weinnman brake levers.
Brakes are Mafac Raid, 6 speed freewheel, dynapower sanyo, Philippe Randonneur bar, TA front rack...

Manny66 

I had the entire frame chromed before i painted it. Since The lugs had Clovers ,I figured it would be cool to have them stand out a bit in chrome.

sfazio 

1970 PX-10, finished earlier this year

1978 PX-10 on the day I bought it, I am about halfway through this build now

1978 UE8--in the queue for restoration

VintageSteelEU

That's what I'm planning to do with Motobecane. Have three: blue, white and red (well bleu regate, cream / pearl and red metallic). I still haven't figured out how to store them with my limited amount of space though Funny thing is that when I was getting into vintage and classic bicycles, I was looking for a Peugeot. Ended up with a Motobecane and still very happy with it
Nice collection!

1989Pre 

Thanks to our colleague, @juvela, I was able to identify a vintage French bag for my handlebars. Does anyone know whether-or-not Lafuma made a matching saddle-bag?

juvela

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yes, i would think so but have no hard information

you could check french ebay and the lafuma web site

as recalled, panniers are offered as well

your handlebar example, made of nylon fabric, is later than the lafuma products with which am familiar

me "mind" always pictures their cotton canvas models of an "earlier age"


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1989Pre 

Yes, it seems Lafuma has a long history. I did get a look at some of their earlier, more-substantial sachels. Happened-upon the asian Zimbale bags, as-well. I talked to Lafuma, but they could offer no advice to me. I'll keep my eye peeled for a matching saddle-bag. I see this model came in a red, too. It really holds quite a bit of kit.

juvela

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do not know about modern times but in the past Lafuma was a contractor to the French army, supplying back packs, duffels and an assortment of storage bags

some of these items come up on ebay.fr from time to time

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sfazio 

Thanks--I am loving the red, white and blue as well--once I am done with them they will all be displayed together. I love London and have spent a good amount of time there--I can see how space might be a problem . I was tripping all over my bikes until I started using these wall hangers--the bikes look great on the wall, are easy to access and most importantly are out of your way.

coldroadsteel

Bought mine new, love the ride, will never part with it

BertoBerg 

Looks like a great ride! Love the DA rear derailleur, too. How do you like the Vitus 980 tubing?

repechage

Much the same as my first road bike 51 years ago.
saddle correct appearance, an idealé 90 in same now is not reasonable in cost.
originally came with Campagnolo bar end controls, felt vague. Went to downtube type.
this has clinchers, original were Super Champion professionals.

this bike was a Craigslist rescue.
butterfly bars and a mattress saddle.

original was 3ttt bar and stem.

1989Pre 

Did you just acquire this? That is a breath-taking bike!

repechage

thank you, a few years ago, it was in a very confused state. 27” Superchamp Gentleman rims, spokes too short… akimbo jointed adjustable stem, Sting-Ray type bars, thumb shifters, sprung vinyl mattress saddle.
‘Campagnolo brakes and SL pedals stuffed halfway into the French thread cranks, no clips. 20mm tires.

I serviced it pretty quickly the missing element were the half hoods. A red pair purchased here and just fitted made the bike basically photo ready.

I went with Ambrosio Elite 19 rims, sent gratis to protect a nice pair of tubular rims I bought. Fresher set of tires awaits. Not looking forward to mount them.

very close to what I had in 1972. This bike uses a 26.6 seatpost, my original 59cm used a 26.4. Bike rides pretty well, better than I recall. Passes the downhill hands off the bars stability test.

this bike has received the most attention form “normal folk” while out riding. It is I think a personification of an era.

camjr

1989Pre 

You did an honorable job. Is the paint and overall finish as good as it looks? I wanted to ask you about your new rims. Why are you going from the Gentlemans to the Elite 19's? Are they stiffer or lighter?