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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-22, 06:02 AM
Replies: 646
Views: 234,481
Posted By Manu431

Ostrich F104, 12.4 L Well known bag from Japan ...

Ostrich F104, 12.4 L
Well known bag from Japan

Nice to see you appreciate the bike
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-22, 01:42 AM
Replies: 646
Views: 234,481
Posted By Manu431

and for comparison, his "brother, a gitane...

and for comparison, his "brother, a gitane criterium 1978 (durifort steel frame), just suited with fenders (difficult to install !) for the holidays (tubulars 23 mm).
(of course not a "randonneuse")...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-22, 01:23 AM
Replies: 646
Views: 234,481
Posted By Manu431

Nice to see your beautiful bikes ! Here is...

Nice to see your beautiful bikes !

Here is my contribution.
This bike is a 1979 Gitane "Route de france".

I think we can call it "randonneuse", because it is pretty light (Camus 779 steel...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-21, 06:12 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,131,798
Posted By Manu431

Hi, some pictures of my recently purchased...

Hi,

some pictures of my recently purchased bike.
Bernard Hinault , Model "King".
Colombus Neuron, which is for sure high end steel for the frame.
I purchased it because I like a lot the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-21, 06:12 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,993
Posted By Manu431

My De rosa Giro d'italia (Campagnolo record...

My De rosa Giro d'italia
(Campagnolo record titanium)

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x901/20210603_175920_b0ea3ab813feb88da741a6f4ad909c635b11ca1d.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-20, 12:17 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,131,798
Posted By Manu431

A bike I just finished for my wife. Ome more i...

A bike I just finished for my wife. Ome more i will say :thumb:
(I just Need to find the front light)
Nothing really fancy, but I must admit that I really like these "women's" bikes. They have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-20, 01:36 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,131,798
Posted By Manu431

Nice bike ! It must be very comfortable for...

Nice bike !
It must be very comfortable for commuting.

I have the same bag as you . Very robust and convenient too, and 100% waterproof (tested and approved :giver:)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-20, 01:53 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 27,926
Posted By Manu431

I finished yesterday my Mercier bike. (I just...

I finished yesterday my Mercier bike. (I just need to put some ne tubulars on it)
Just some updated pictures
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-20, 01:33 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 27,926
Posted By Manu431

It is indeed that makes the tour de france...

It is indeed that makes the tour de france unique. (but it applies probably to the giro and the vuelta.)
You are not looking just at a race (frankly, you are waiting many hours and they pass by so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-20, 03:13 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 27,926
Posted By Manu431

very nice information about Mercier bike ! ...

very nice information about Mercier bike !
Thanks a lot for that.

As I am currently working on a Mercier bike (1977 ?) I recently purchased , I am of course really interested.
Let me know if...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-20, 03:51 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,131,798
Posted By Manu431

I found this Mercier 1977 catalog on a french...

I found this Mercier 1977 catalog on a french forum
https://forum.tontonvelo.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=30688

The bike is about a Mercier SALEVE model, and probably not a serie 100 - 200 which are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-20, 02:03 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,131,798
Posted By Manu431

Hi everybody. My Gitane bike is now ready...

Hi everybody.

My Gitane bike is now ready for the road.
As I already said, this is a bike I got when I was a young boy, for a Christmas present.
It has been built by my father based on a brand...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-20, 01:35 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,131,798
Posted By Manu431

I have absolutely no idea if the bike is all...

I have absolutely no idea if the bike is all original or not .
But japanese pedals on french bike of this period are possible. (I may be wrong of course)
There is for sure a specialist around which...
Forum: Commuting
01-29-20, 08:55 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 18,201
Posted By Manu431

I commute about all year long, but not everyday. ...

I commute about all year long, but not everyday.
I usually don't take the bike when it is raining in the morning (but I have no problem coming back home if it is raining in the evening after work),...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-20, 01:49 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,131,798
Posted By Manu431

Current standing of the rebirth of my Gitane...

Current standing of the rebirth of my Gitane bike. I don't remember exactly, but probably 1978 or 1979 frame (The frame and some parts have been purchased brand new, some other parts were available...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-20, 06:49 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,131,798
Posted By Manu431

It is just to know. Thanks a lot ! Regarding...

It is just to know. Thanks a lot !
Regarding the front derailleur, I should find a solution.
I don't really care if it is not exactly the same as the original.

I am in france, I should manage to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-20, 08:12 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,131,798
Posted By Manu431

just a picture of the bike as it looks at the...

just a picture of the bike as it looks at the moment.
I just want to make it clean again, polish parts, change the cables, wrap handlebar, ...
(Pedals have been removed for transport, but I have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-19, 01:52 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,131,798
Posted By Manu431

As a lover of french bikes (and as a french guy...

As a lover of french bikes (and as a french guy myself), I just wanted to mention that Raymond Poulidor passed away last week.
He was maybe the most popular ever bicycle rider here in France,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-19, 01:27 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,600
Posted By Manu431

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/20190928_152615_ad04ec06113ab16a25e81f8fb51c35bd74f32c95.jpg
Hi .

My Drop bar conversion based on a scott arapahoe is now finished....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-19, 02:13 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,600
Posted By Manu431

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/20190925_204602_77cccf7154f1fff405b3b1432d2208afd01400e5.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-19, 02:08 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,600
Posted By Manu431

My project has entered the final stages. The...

My project has entered the final stages.

The bike is now ready to be used .
I will install fenders and a rack, but I already share some pictures with you .
I will make some others pictures...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-19, 03:30 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,600
Posted By Manu431

I managed to mount the stem, brake and speed...

I managed to mount the stem, brake and speed shifters on the bar.
(work in progress. Some adjustment will be made)

For any reason, I had a lot of difficulties to mount the stem on the bar, even...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-19, 05:27 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,600
Posted By Manu431

Update on my scott project. I could complete the...

Update on my scott project. I could complete the frame painting this week end.
It is now ready for the assembly. As a lot of part as old, It should take me some time to do, just because I should...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-19, 05:31 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,600
Posted By Manu431

I already posted somewhere that I have decided to...

I already posted somewhere that I have decided to rebuild an old scott arapahoe as a travel bike with drop bar for my wife.
I put you some pictures to have an idea of the work in progress.
So far,...
Forum: Commuting
08-28-19, 08:43 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 28,200
Posted By Manu431

of course I wear glasses. Works perfectly with me

of course I wear glasses. Works perfectly with me
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-19, 02:35 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,600
Posted By Manu431

Hi everybody. I just finished to look at the...

Hi everybody.
I just finished to look at the 261 pages, where I grabbed some fantastic ideas.
Thanks to everybody posting such nice pictures of your hard work .

As I recently purchased a "new"...
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