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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,058
Posted By iab

FBM purchases shipped from Italy - 2 frames, hub,...

FBM purchases shipped from Italy - 2 frames, hub, rims. No problems whatsoever. Then again, I'm fully aware I could be throwing away money. But I collect vintage bikes. I have been throwing away...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 909
Posted By Glennfordx4

Final log off for Glennfordx4

Hello everyone,


My husband, Glenn, spent a lot of time here over the years and said countless times both how much help he received in his many projects, how he enjoyed sharing his experiences to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 07:27 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,864
Posted By merziac

:popcorn

:popcorn
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-02-24, 02:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 372
Posted By delbiker1

The B-52 posted above is wild looking. One would...

The B-52 posted above is wild looking. One would surely get some comments while riding it around town. I have no desire to own, but I sure would like to have the use of it for a morning.

If I had...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-02-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 372
Posted By dmark

WOW! Thanks for the viewing. GLWS

WOW! Thanks for the viewing.
GLWS
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 07:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 262
Posted By gearbasher

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 262
Posted By RCMoeur

Our bunny Sunshine wishes you all a happy...

Our bunny Sunshine wishes you all a happy Easter... and for someone to take that cup of pellets off her head. :)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 262
Posted By WaveyGravey

Happy easter!!!

Happy easter!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 262
Posted By merziac

Back at ya. ;)

Back at ya. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 629
Posted By Doug Fattic

Jaime Swann is a machinist and framebuilder in...

Jaime Swann is a machinist and framebuilder in Long Island, NY and knowledgable about NYC area early framebuilders. Contacting him might get results. Some mysteries like this one may be extremely...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 629
Posted By imakecircles

Interesting bike! Hmmm, I checked out the...

Interesting bike!

Hmmm, I checked out the listing on that auction site and saw the engraving on the cranks of "Ken Winkie" and "Eisenmann"

A quick google led me to this page:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 01:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 629
Posted By unworthy1

It's way out of my wheelhouse but I did think the...

It's way out of my wheelhouse but I did think the gears were skip-tooth, the crankset and stem will be further clues to folks who know far more about this era/vintage than me!
I'm subscribing for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 12:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 629
Posted By juvela

----- thought at first glance frame bits and...

-----

thought at first glance frame bits and headset might be Brampton Fittings

checked them against manufacturer catalogue of 1948 have here and no matches

you might wish to also post...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 303
Views: 14,133
Posted By merziac

:thumb: Very subjective and not possible for...

:thumb:

Very subjective and not possible for me, mostly.

UNLESS you go in with the delusion that you will make money, I never did and scored plenty of good deals despite spending plenty.

I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-24, 11:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,051
Posted By 356geoff

I’m from 1955 and wish I was in the shape this...

I’m from 1955 and wish I was in the shape this bike is in. It’s a beauty.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-24, 09:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,051
Posted By merziac

1950 something, crusty Paramount

EDIT, so trainman999 has dated this one to late 48 - early 49, he has a very good handle on this so we'll run with it.

Crusty, rusty to start but over all pretty sound so I dug in.

I couldn't...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-11-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 412
Posted By Dylansbob

PNW pickup -- Wastyn Paramount track

This has been a wall-hanger for the past few years, but I've had 2 vehicles totaled by hit-n-runs and I don't ride anymore. No chance for shipping, the box won't fit in my remaining car.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-11-24, 12:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 301
Posted By Senrab62

If I could shrink my body (including my stomach!)...

If I could shrink my body (including my stomach!) I'd be all over this. Beautiful framesets rarely seen. Glws!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,581
Posted By albrt

I use these. ...

I use these.

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/794x794/il_794xn_2347203425_fa9p_ed480494f6f5c8d0dfccae1cb80dbebcfd77b771.jpg

Doesn't produce a lot of light, but excellent if...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 303
Views: 14,133
Posted By albrt

This is great, but could somebody please start a...

This is great, but could somebody please start a thread to encourage the buyers who are gonna take all these bikes off our hands?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 303
Views: 14,133
Posted By AdventureManCO

The Collection Reduction Support/Encouragement/Accountability thread!

I have too many bikes, for various reasons.

There is no more space, they are tripping hazards, they are getting damaged moving them around, they are taking up too much time away from family, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-24, 12:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 700
Posted By Camilo

i didn't know that Fox made dummy levers.

i didn't know that Fox made dummy levers.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-24, 09:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 700
Posted By SurferRosa

I might go with new Shimano BR400 levers for a...

I might go with new Shimano BR400 levers for a better value in comfort, appearance, and possible future opportunities.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-08-24, 08:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 558
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

FYI, I have 30T (and other sized) Uniglide...

FYI, I have 30T (and other sized) Uniglide cassette sprockets, as well as UG spacers available for purchase. Just PM me if needed.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-08-24, 06:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 558
Posted By sd5782

Just for added info, I got a Uniglide cog box at...

Just for added info, I got a Uniglide cog box at a swap. It is listed as 5 and 6 speed. I believe one of the couple bodies in it is extra short and 5 speed. It is missing the hub interface IIRC. The...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-07-24, 06:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 558
Posted By droppedandlost

SRAM 12-32 7sp for $17 ...

SRAM 12-32 7sp for $17
https://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=6651&category=6976
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-24, 07:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 996
Posted By iab

1939~ Paglianti

Some of you may be familiar with this thread, https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1227180-i-bought-dropouts.html . And after swearing off ever restoring another bike, I am complete with this...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-04-24, 01:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 540
Posted By jeirvine

Cambio Corsa Lot

Here's my stash of Cambio Corso stuff. $325 for the lot. Sold. Looking forward to the build with these.
I had been hoping to find a frame in my size to build up, but that's not going to happen. Use...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-23, 05:25 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,221
Posted By oneclick

I looked. Didn't find any. But that...

I looked.

Didn't find any.

But that cottered unit with the plastic cups almost certainly has standard OD bearings, so pull them off and just get some Italian cups.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-28-23, 10:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 955
Posted By zandoval

What a Grand Build... Wow, Wow, and DOUBLE WOW!!!

What a Grand Build... Wow, Wow, and DOUBLE WOW!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-18-23, 07:38 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,129,575
Posted By seat_boy

The green tires really make this bike!

The green tires really make this bike!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-18-23, 06:55 PM
Replies: 8,794
Views: 1,108,554
Posted By SwimmerMike

A couple more British parts showed up today. ...

A couple more British parts showed up today.
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A couple Sturmey Archer ASC cogs...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-16-23, 07:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 476
Posted By SwimmerMike

That is so cool. Great job on the build. GLWS

That is so cool. Great job on the build. GLWS
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-23, 10:48 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,264
Posted By RustyJames

These came up on my facebook feed; ...

These came up on my facebook feed;

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-23, 11:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,225
Posted By chain_whipped

Are you the fellow with the badger? Put some...

Are you the fellow with the badger? Put some peanut butter on it and let him go at it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-08-23, 11:14 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,751
Posted By panzerwagon

1- Buy more bikes and parts I don’t need 2-...

1- Buy more bikes and parts I don’t need
2- Make utterly no progress on projects
3- Lose interest in finished projects
4- Ride as little as possible

There, I said it. Now the curse can finally...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-23, 05:58 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,141
Posted By aceves

A little different concept is my Sturmey Archer...

A little different concept is my Sturmey Archer S2 hub on my path racer. No cables needed, just switch gears with a quick back pedal. Just thought I'd throw it out there. I have posted this bike on...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-05-23, 12:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,026
Posted By 75lechamp

1972 Motobecane Le Champion

SOLD!!

Continuing to thin the herd, as we are moving.... here is a '72 Moto Le Champion, frame size 21" CTT. Typical crazed original paint and decals. Has the standard set up including:

Special...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-01-23, 06:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 355
Posted By Kilroy1988

Well, if I get an old enough crankset, I'll put...

Well, if I get an old enough crankset, I'll put it directly onto a restored Carlton Super Python frame from around 1950 that I'm building up. However, the most likely scenario is that I'll get one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-23, 09:34 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,747
Posted By Robvolz

The Cat is away, us mice will play….

Sweetie is in DC for a conference all week.

I live in Portland. Home of many distractions, from food carts to strip clubs.

Left to my own devices, I did what any C&V cyclist would do.

I...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-28-23, 05:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 769
Posted By Robvolz

196??s bottechia. Size 56

$500
A bit of a mish mash of parts, yes,
campy hubs, both front and rear derailers, shift levers and pedals

rigida rims
universal brake on the rear, no name on the front
superbe brake levers...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-20-23, 12:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 385
Posted By macstuff

Cyclo Champion du Monde Pedals

Some of the rarest English Pedals there are and rarely seen in the states.
Aluminum body, steel side plates
9/16" standard threads
The left has more chrome wear on the plates than the right.
Both...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-23, 12:05 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,247
Posted By etherhuffer

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2975_b56440c9872c201b8086c088ad0c8e3a87686644.jpeg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-23, 12:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 709
Posted By PilotFishBob

No real build pics, it was fairly straitforward...

No real build pics, it was fairly straitforward with the usual challenges sourcing period-correct parts (because I'm an idiot when I want to be) and fiddling with the trigger/cable length to get the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-05-23, 06:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 472
Posted By sced

A first gen Chorus long cage will handle a 7 spd...

A first gen Chorus long cage will handle a 7 spd freewheel with a 34t. I used a (n imitation) Road Link just to be safe.

...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-05-23, 05:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 472
Posted By panzerwagon

I suspected as much, but you never know. I might...

I suspected as much, but you never know. I might have another, but not positive of condition until I locate it.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-05-23, 02:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 472
Posted By panzerwagon

Seriously, I did not have "vastly expanding my...

Seriously, I did not have "vastly expanding my lexicon" on today's bingo card, but here we are! :lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-23, 04:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,068
Posted By SoCaled

Bike Compound/Polish Chart

I had been reading through various threads about refinishing frames and kept seeing different advice. I was having a hard time understanding which products were "more aggressive" than others. I found...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-23, 08:05 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,284
Posted By rccardr

First, turn money into bike parts or complete...

First, turn money into bike parts or complete bikes.
Then swap some of the parts for the parts on the bikes.
Then sell the unused bike parts to create money.
Soon you will discover that you need...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-23, 06:16 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,284
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

I can imagine a Stephen King novel in which every...

I can imagine a Stephen King novel in which every freewheel and freehub manufactured after 1995 (a date I randomly picked from my dithering mind), suddenly seized and locked tight, as if they had...
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