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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 08:06 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,103,239
Posted By retlaw53

1984 Nishiki Cresta

My '84 Nishiki gravel bike cold set to 130, 2x10 Ultegra shifters and FD, 9spd MTB RD, Tektro long reach brakes and FSA 46/30 crank. It's great on payment and a blast on desert trails...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,584
Posted By retlaw53

I have a 1984 Cresta which I built up as a gravel...

I have a 1984 Cresta which I built up as a gravel bike restomode. Its a blast to ride on the road and off. 2x10 with 12-32 and 46/30. I also have a 1985 Cresta GT which I acquired will building...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 21,749
Views: 3,087,612
Posted By retlaw53

Arizona Spring desert ride on a modified Nishiki...

Arizona Spring desert ride on a modified Nishiki Cresta, 700X40 tires, 12-32, 46/30 FSA crank, 10spd Ultegra STI, Trektro long reach...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 7,841
Views: 936,385
Posted By retlaw53

Nishiki Gravel Restomod

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Spent St, Patty's Day in the desert testing my new ride. a 1984 Nishiki...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-24, 07:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 595
Posted By retlaw53

Re: the Peugeot - It's holds the baguette...or...

Re: the Peugeot - It's holds the baguette...or frame pump.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-24, 08:23 AM
Replies: 241
Views: 47,339
Posted By retlaw53

Here's my '71 UO8 that I finished a couple of...

Here's my '71 UO8 that I finished a couple of weeks ago. It was by far the most frustrating bike to work on...until I just accepted the fact that French bikes follow their on path. I found another...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 6,141
Posted By retlaw53

The 1971 UO8 now road worthy ...

The 1971 UO8 now road worthy
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,584
Posted By retlaw53

I also have a Cresta and a Cresta GT, both are in...

I also have a Cresta and a Cresta GT, both are in the rehab stage. I acquired the Cresta first, cold set the frame to 130mm, swapped the 27s for 700s and upped it to 10spd. Then the Cresta GT fell...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-24, 08:03 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,133,511
Posted By retlaw53

Stump Jumper Pro M4

My Stump jumper.Pro M4
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-24, 07:40 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 6,141
Posted By retlaw53

I have a 1971 UO8 that's 99% finished, waiting...

I have a 1971 UO8 that's 99% finished, waiting on the brake hoods to show up. I found a later model Peugeot donor that was being scrapped for the aluminum wheels and, one step further, aluminum...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-08-24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,578
Posted By retlaw53

Here's one that I paid $6.82 for last Feb. I...

Here's one that I paid $6.82 for last Feb. I replaced the tires, cables and bar tape, overhauled the wheels, BB and headset bearings. Lots of hours spend cleaning. Sold it for $149. You too can make...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-23, 08:54 AM
Replies: 7,841
Views: 936,385
Posted By retlaw53

LOL- We appreciate that you're keeping the...

LOL- We appreciate that you're keeping the disease and pestilence to yourself
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-23, 12:14 PM
Replies: 7,841
Views: 936,385
Posted By retlaw53

Bob's Free Bikes is closing in on 1200 given away...

Bob's Free Bikes is closing in on 1200 given away this year. We also have a huge inventory waiting to be rehabbed
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-23, 08:39 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,208
Posted By retlaw53

I have the 1996 version of this bike which I...

I have the 1996 version of this bike which I acquired in '98. It's a Waterford 1250. Campy triple, Chorus/Record mix. Used it for week long self-contained trips around Lake Champlain and the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-23, 08:57 AM
Replies: 7,841
Views: 936,385
Posted By retlaw53

Congratulations! We at Bob's Free Bikes, a...

Congratulations! We at Bob's Free Bikes, a volunteer group also located in Fountain Hills, AZ, have been busy too. We're on target to give away > 1,100 bikes this year. We operate all year long...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-23, 08:16 AM
Replies: 7,841
Views: 936,385
Posted By retlaw53

Robin Hood project

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-23, 04:16 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,781
Posted By retlaw53

In my case, the hub was in a parts bin, not part...

In my case, the hub was in a parts bin, not part of a wheel assembly. I wanted to become familiar with the process before tackling the rear wheel on my Robinhood. The parts bin hub internal unit...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-23, 03:59 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 53,385
Posted By retlaw53

I cold set the rear to 130mm and am moving...

I cold set the rear to 130mm and am moving forward with a 2x10 drive train and Fulcrum Race wheels with 700X35 gravel tires I had hanging in the garage. It looks like there's enough clearance for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-23, 05:05 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 53,385
Posted By retlaw53

I have the same Cresta and am in the process of...

I have the same Cresta and am in the process of restoring it. I used automotive polishing compound to clean it as it is also mildly abrasive. It was surprising how well it worked. The frame is gun...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-23, 07:57 AM
Replies: 7,841
Views: 936,385
Posted By retlaw53

Restored it because I liked the color

1987 Bianchi Strada LX I acquired earlier this year. Needed a good cleaning, wheels, cables and removal of the melting saddle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-23, 07:46 AM
Replies: 7,841
Views: 936,385
Posted By retlaw53

When I work my way through a collection of 10/12...

When I work my way through a collection of 10/12 spds I purchased in January, I have two 3 spds in need of attention. One's a Robinhood and the other is a Schwinn something...I think. I will have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-23, 07:55 AM
Replies: 7,841
Views: 936,385
Posted By retlaw53

Changed a pulley on a Huret derailleur and didn't...

Changed a pulley on a Huret derailleur and didn't anticipate 15 microscopic ball bearings. This along with refurbishing the hubs, BB, etc. and hunting down parts to restore a '74 Continental, Just...
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