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02-16-20, 07:23 PM
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Posted By BlazingPedals

I believe that some ICE recumbent trikes use...

I believe that some ICE recumbent trikes use mirror-image front brakes.
01-28-20, 09:47 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,987
Posted By OldsCOOL

That is the wildest thing I have ever seen! :lol:

That is the wildest thing I have ever seen! :lol:
01-28-20, 01:08 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,987
Posted By crank_addict

https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/bringing-back-...

https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/bringing-back-retro-direct-drive-bike-3d-printing-30533/...
01-28-20, 12:56 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,987
Posted By noglider

I haven't seen the system you describe. The Paris...

I haven't seen the system you describe. The Paris Roubaix is interesting, though I thought it was called Cambio Corsa (race changer). Watch it work here:
...
01-28-20, 12:50 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,987
Posted By crank_addict

On a similar thought, there was an Italian made...

On a similar thought, there was an Italian made aftermarket lever kit for 3 speed IGH that looked like a Campagnolo Paris-Roubaix shifter parallel to the seat stay.

Doubt many were sold but it was...
01-28-20, 12:40 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,987
Posted By OldsCOOL

You are right on the ragged edge of going full...

You are right on the ragged edge of going full Pathracer. :lol:

I was thrown into this world of wood rimmed, skip-tooth, Bike Boom (1890’s) era just a few short months ago. I love what the 1898...
01-28-20, 06:58 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,987
Posted By Johno59

Leather lace handlebar grips

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_20190607_205144_4a3b95e4da15dc58108578df265084a8d3a54ff9.jpg
I got some 4mm leather cord for a few bucks a metre and wrapped the...
01-27-20, 01:30 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,987
Posted By noglider

One idea I like that I don't see often at all is...

One idea I like that I don't see often at all is drum brakes with rods rather than cables. They exist but are uncommon. Drum brakes are heavy but very reliable and low maintenance. They also don't...
01-26-20, 12:03 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,987
Posted By repechage

I am thinking need to reference italian...

I am thinking need to reference

italian city bikes

condorino
01-26-20, 09:58 AM
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Views: 6,987
Posted By crank_addict

Thank you, kindly. Bars are Origin 8 Tiki....

Thank you, kindly. Bars are Origin 8 Tiki. Offered in silver, black and in aluminum or steel. I didn't like the modern finish so I scuffed them down.

The old pic is of Maurice Garin, winner of the...
01-26-20, 12:14 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,987
Posted By aceves

I say you go for it agustanz! Post pics once you...

I say you go for it agustanz! Post pics once you get started, and definitely pics of the final build!

aceves
01-25-20, 09:31 AM
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Views: 6,987
Posted By scarlson

Just a word of warning, this stem comes in two...

Just a word of warning, this stem comes in two bar clamp diameters: 26.0 and 26.4. The 26.4 is proprietary Cinelli clamp diameter so you'd need to find Cinelli (or other compatible Italian) bars....
01-25-20, 09:18 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,106
Posted By joesch

Have a few on walls and really enjoy my digital...

Have a few on walls and really enjoy my digital photo pictures sequencer showing pix like below. Recommend for those without lots of wall space....
01-25-20, 08:30 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,987
Posted By GrainBrain

I'll throw in my two cents against disc brakes....

I'll throw in my two cents against disc brakes. I've been jealous of you and others building up these old path racers!

I think you should buy a Di2 Nexus coaster brake hub and run a front drum...
01-24-20, 08:37 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,106
Posted By gugie

l'atelier - lots of tchotchkes, some of them are...

l'atelier - lots of tchotchkes, some of them are posters

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01-24-20, 07:32 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,987
Posted By repechage

that is what fork braces are for

that is what fork braces are for
01-24-20, 05:01 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,106
Posted By iab

https://live.staticflickr.com/4885/45651624122_94c...

https://live.staticflickr.com/4885/45651624122_94cdcb9f13_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2cy5vnC)Basement13 (https://flic.kr/p/2cy5vnC) by iabisdb (https://www.flickr.com/photos/68123172@N03/), on Flickr ...
01-24-20, 04:56 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,987
Posted By CliffordK

Interesting concept. It depends on the bike....

Interesting concept.

It depends on the bike. Say around here, a 1950's Schwinn fat tire bike... cheap... why not?

I don't think I'd do disc brakes, but perhaps drum brakes or coaster brakes, or...
01-24-20, 04:41 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,987
Posted By nlerner

A friend sold me a 1930s Raleigh Sports frame for...

A friend sold me a 1930s Raleigh Sports frame for small money, and I essentially built it up with 1970s Raleigh Sports parts with a coaster-brake single-speed hub:
...
01-24-20, 04:15 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,987
Posted By '02 nrs

1938

claud butler,cycleart refinish,mavic 27" ma40's,campy der.'s-shifters.build it they way you want-not what others want....
01-24-20, 09:51 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,987
Posted By TenGrainBread

Further opinions...the Brooks leather grips are...

Further opinions...the Brooks leather grips are one of those current "retro-style" products that actually don't look like anything that was ever used on a vintage bike. If you want it to match the...
01-24-20, 09:35 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,987
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I don’t think a 1930’s fork could handle a disk...

I don’t think a 1930’s fork could handle a disk brake. I’m assuming that is 120 spaced and a Nexus 3 speed hub would be a nice low profile upgrade.
01-24-20, 09:01 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,987
Posted By scarlson

Don't do it. These things are friction boxes. I...

Don't do it. These things are friction boxes. I built an N360 into a wheel for use on a commuter and it was absolutely awful. I estimate between 10 and 20% of my effort was lost in the hub. I rode it...
01-24-20, 08:15 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,987
Posted By cocoabeachcrab

https://www.pinterest.com/misterries/bicycle-proje...

https://www.pinterest.com/misterries/bicycle-project-pathracer/?utm_campaign=rdboards&e_t=021439e49f814724b407fc2a3fa1a33f&utm_content=750834637814676746&utm_source=31&utm_term=1&utm_medium=2004
01-24-20, 08:00 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,987
Posted By repechage

Interesting idea just buy a Raleigh Preston ...

Interesting idea
just buy a Raleigh Preston
super discounted now was over double at one point now $250 essentially!
local Raleigh dealer is ticked as he bought his inventory for a higher price....
01-24-20, 07:34 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,987
Posted By USAZorro

I think disc brakes will increase the odds that a...

I think disc brakes will increase the odds that a glance would not give the desired impression. I do like your concept here though. A couple things I would consider incorporating on this build (if...
01-24-20, 07:31 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,987
Posted By TenGrainBread

Not a lot of 1930s bikes still around...I would...

Not a lot of 1930s bikes still around...I would pick something newer to chop up, from the 60s or 70s maybe.

Mechanical disc brakes aren't that great. Good centerpull, cantilever, or dual pivot...
01-19-20, 10:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 773
Posted By dedhed

https://www.ravalbike.com/round-chainrings ...

https://www.ravalbike.com/round-chainrings

https://www.velobike.co.nz/custom-chainrings
01-19-20, 09:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 773
Posted By ThermionicScott

You might try contacting Specialites TA to see if...

You might try contacting Specialites TA to see if they'll sell you a chainring blank. That's how most are made, the aluminum sheet is cut into a disc, teeth are cut into the disc, and then the...
01-16-20, 09:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 334
Posted By Notso_fastLane

Nuvinci has an 8 speed, but reviews on it are...

Nuvinci has an 8 speed, but reviews on it are mixed as far as reliability goes. I think the newer ones are better.
01-16-20, 07:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 334
Posted By Dan Burkhart

As far as I am aware, Shimano is the only one...

As far as I am aware, Shimano is the only one currently manufacturing a 7 speed IGH with or without brake.
Forum: Commuting
05-17-14, 05:46 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 18,521
Posted By ryan0402

New custom 11-speed Alfine Di2 Gates belt drive commuter.

Just got my custom made commuter bike. 700c wheels, 11-speed electronic Alfine Di2 hub with Gates belt drivem, Shimano XT Icetech hydraulic front brake. Smooth like butter!!:love:
09-21-10, 07:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,576
Posted By southpawboston

for vintage inverse brake levers, search for CLB...

for vintage inverse brake levers, search for CLB and MAFAC... they both made inverse levers back in the day. for new ones, check out dia compe and tektro-- both are sold by VO. the tektros are a...
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