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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,912
Posted By 1oldtrackie

I've always tried to keep a simple clean line...

I've always tried to keep a simple clean line showing the evolution of my bike collection. From the earliest of track racing to the latest - left to right. There was another 70 or so bikes I just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,912
Posted By Oldairhead

Space is an undefined quantity, how much do you...

Space is an undefined quantity, how much do you have, how much do you need etc. Experience tells us that no matter how much space you have you will fill it up and still need more. Good luck on your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 10:20 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,135
Posted By RCMoeur

You want chrome, huh? That I got. I discovered...

You want chrome, huh? That I got. I discovered chrome plating as a low-maintenance finish back in the 80s, and had three of my bikes done that way.

My Rans Nimbus recumbent...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,135
Posted By iab

Gaspipe Torpado. ...

Gaspipe Torpado.

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/torpado1_be2d060a71606d11529bd6c3769be87764405a18.jpg




Does nickel-plating count? 1939 Paglianti.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,135
Posted By Kabuki12

Van, Thank you for posting this. I passed up an...

Van, Thank you for posting this. I passed up an early eighties chrome Stumpy a while ago and I kick myself . It was tall like this and tall Mountain bikes are pretty hard to come by , much less...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-24, 07:47 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 5,415
Posted By Rocket-Sauce

Crust has some lugged steel frames and a funky...

Crust has some lugged steel frames and a funky C&V vibe, including some lugged frames with disc brake mounts.

​​​​​​https://crustbikes.com/collections/frames/products/malocchio...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-19-23, 05:44 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 5,415
Posted By Trakhak

Another modern steel Battaglin, somewhat closer...

Another modern steel Battaglin, somewhat closer to their earlier bikes in spirit than the one I posted upthread (note that custom builds are available):
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-23, 04:26 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 5,415
Posted By Rocket-Sauce

https://tommasinibicycle.com/tommasini-tecno-2/ ...

https://tommasinibicycle.com/tommasini-tecno-2/
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-23, 09:58 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 5,415
Posted By SoCaled

Saw recently you can get new Panasonic bikes from...

Saw recently you can get new Panasonic bikes from Japan
https://cycle.panasonic.com/catalog/pos.pdf
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-23, 07:15 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 5,415
Posted By cegerer

New C&V Style Racing Bikes

My thought is to make a list here of currently available brand new C&V style road racing bikes from manufacturers, not handbuilt specials. Must be tube frames only (steel, aluminum or carbon)....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-23, 03:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 972
Posted By rch427

My huffing and puffing could be heard as far away...

My huffing and puffing could be heard as far away as Lusitania.



Yes, it's a Sturmey-Archer unit from the 1940s that I found NOS on EBay about 20 years ago.



Thank you!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-23, 06:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 972
Posted By oldukbkr

Here’s mine ...

Here’s mine


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-23, 09:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 972
Posted By rch427

Thanks, Piff ! Here are a few more views: ...

Thanks, Piff !

Here are a few more views:

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-23, 04:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 972
Posted By rch427

Show us your Baines "Whirlwind" AKA "Flying Gate"!

I've long been obsessed with eccentric British frame designs of the 1930s, and have wanted an example of a Baines "Whirlwind" (more commonly known as a "Flying Gate") since I first saw a couple of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-23, 07:43 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,125,359
Posted By curbtender

Picked up this Proflex from an estate sale. 16"...

Picked up this Proflex from an estate sale. 16" frame. Looked like it sat in the garage most of its life. Cleaned and lubed, took it for a quick ride and then watched the original tire shred. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-23, 08:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 686
Posted By look566 rider

Paramount, bright enough for you?

Picked this up few weeks back. 1991 Paramount OS with full 8 speed Dura Ace down to hubs and bar end shifters. Eye searing neon yellow paint needs some touch up, which I am working on. Rides well....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-23, 10:20 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,125,359
Posted By georges1

Very nice bike :thumb:thanks for sharing

Very nice bike :thumb:thanks for sharing
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-23, 07:33 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 28,988
Posted By obrentharris

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Bike-Rides/i-b992...

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Bike-Rides/i-b992rvC/0/f8bc3047/XL/_DSC2847-XL.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Bike-Rides/i-79Tn8X5/0/f87d5413/XL/IMG_2962-XL.jpg

Brent
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-23, 01:49 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,903
Posted By bikemig

If I were living in a hilly area and faced a 20%...

If I were living in a hilly area and faced a 20% plus grade like the OP, I'd install a 110/74 bcd triple and be done with it. If buying new, I like the Sugino XD600 with 48/36/26 rings.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-23, 09:48 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,903
Posted By xanthochrome

Easier gearing on custom 80's bike with Shimano 600EX components

I have posted about my bicycle here several times over the years and have always gotten great advice. It's my mom's Nobilette (probably) from circa 1984-1985. It's gone on many adventures with me...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-23, 10:47 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,125,359
Posted By madpogue

Barra, barra...... ...

Barra, barra......
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1280x740/barracuda1_c90803b370926b9a3f0afa80e9d1acd194c0b3fb.jpg
Barracuuuuuda..........
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-23, 05:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 796
Posted By georges1

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53048744070_00...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53048744070_0057225931_b.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53048849848_8bd2a9cd5c_b.jpg
I will soon order the spare parts for the build.

Have a nice...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-23, 11:08 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,781
Posted By twolve

Curt is not longer building bike frames...

Curt is not longer building bike frames unfortunately. But if you can find one that fits, I promise it will be worth it!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-23, 09:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,954
Posted By The Golden Boy

If you are asking whether Yellow Jersey/Andy Muzi...

If you are asking whether Yellow Jersey/Andy Muzi are trustworthy- I would say yes, I have dealt with him in person and over email. Google "Andrew Muzi."
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-23, 09:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,267
Posted By romanlotus

Yesterday's $300 score, 1985 Trek 760. Exta set of wheels included

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1190/20230701_201748_ab67bc541c825e2f4513e6993e23a539b4a05406.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-23, 05:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 750
Posted By Kilroy1988

The form of riding is essentially the same as...

The form of riding is essentially the same as randonneuring - the actual clubs that govern randonnée rides as well as traditional audax group rides both have the word "audax" in their titles (Unions...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-23, 03:29 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,405
Posted By merziac

Not big ones but Richard has always been more...

Not big ones but Richard has always been more than willing to weigh in on my Paramount's that I needed help with, the 40's women's Wastyn and the 58 got plenty of thumbs up and commentary from him. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-23, 10:03 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,405
Posted By Wildwood

Where are the Herons? :foo: I almost bought...

Where are the Herons? :foo:
I almost bought one - decades ago. Closest I ever came to Paramount/Waterford. :o...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-23, 11:44 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 27,236
Posted By seagrade

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

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1493/img_0047_cb23621e973fec92a2798eca6788549dcc86340f.jpeg

Having used sedisport black and then silver chains throughout the 6-7-8 speed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-23, 01:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,116
Posted By jamesdak

My Davidson Impulse is a mix of the 600/Tri-color...

My Davidson Impulse is a mix of the 600/Tri-color parts. The bike is always a joy to ride and I'm always thinking about upgrade it. Then I ride it again, the groupset works so perfectly, and I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-23, 12:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,116
Posted By embankmentlb

7 speed tricolor. My favorite group for just...

7 speed tricolor. My favorite group for just riding.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-23, 10:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,116
Posted By georges1

legendary group that gave the campy chorus and...

legendary group that gave the campy chorus and athena a very serious for their money. Smoothness and SIS indexation were much better than Campy Syncroshifting
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-23, 12:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,116
Posted By SpeedofLite

Equipment/Product Review (1987) SHIMANO 600 Ultegra (600 update preview)

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-23, 06:13 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,499
Posted By Kilroy1988

Bob Jackson is Back!

Today I saw on Instagram that the new Bob Jackson shop is about to deliver their first new frame to a customer!

While looking for more evidence of their current status, since the website is not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-23, 06:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 673
Posted By corsaclassic

Ugo De Rosa

As many of you may already be aware, Ugo De Rosa passed away a few days ago. While I had the pleasure of meeting him a few times, I didn't want to disturb him too much despite having written a book...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-23, 12:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,351
Posted By albrt

Here are a few pictures. ...

Here are a few pictures.

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1741_c9179fdddec99b72bdd2bfeee0de8460023ca094.jpg...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-28-23, 05:04 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 16,103
Posted By Garthr

I'm too much into what's now considered "vintage"...

I'm too much into what's now considered "vintage" or "classic" frames and parts to be bothered by this news. I haven't messed with "groups" since the 80's Campagnolo. Besides, this is an opportunity...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-23, 01:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,400
Posted By SpeedofLite

Road Test/Bike Review (1987) COLUMBINE Custom Composite

From Bicycle Guide, Jan/Feb 1987.
Article includes a nice sidebar about Excell tubing.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-23, 11:47 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,227
Posted By jamesdak

Ok, got it built up finally. Should have been...

Ok, got it built up finally. Should have been easy but man I struggle to focus my mind on even simple stuff like this. Couldn't get the housing lengths right yesterday for some reason and then the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-23, 06:29 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,177
Posted By tricky

I went through a downsize period when I moved in...

I went through a downsize period when I moved in with my girlfriend now fiancee. I went from 8 down to 4 bikes (one of them is hers) and 2 frames. At the same time I decided to invest that money into...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-23, 07:29 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,177
Posted By cb400bill

I have the opinion that we are just the current...

I have the opinion that we are just the current caretakers of our bikes. They don't really beling to us and that we must do our best to take care of them so they can be passed on to the next owner.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-23, 02:24 PM
Replies: 364
Views: 47,563
Posted By BFisher

White is alright! ...

White is alright!
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Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
12-16-22, 06:48 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 21,294
Posted By darkmoon

Dura Ace 7700 and 25th anniversary comparison 010

hubs



7700
Front hub is 7400, using since 1985:)
(7700 rear has been used since 2000)
But QR skewer is changed to 7700.
7400 skewer isn't good.
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
12-09-22, 06:30 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 21,294
Posted By darkmoon

Dura Ace 7700 and 25th anniversary comparison 009

rear mech


7700

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/c59_ad14_7700_004_9eb4e7738d166e2109af23780e0642de87ab7a84.jpeg
...
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
12-02-22, 09:40 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 21,294
Posted By darkmoon

Dura Ace 7700 and 25th anniversary comparison 009

front mech 002

Yep, 25th has no plastic cover.
I don't know if it's needed and a must.


7700
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-22, 05:51 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 6,042
Posted By Bianchigirll

Trash Panda Works “Special Projects”

So the folks in the front office scheduled another project to run concurrently with this one so now I feel compelled to work on this rather than wait until after the holidays.

I already cleaned up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-22, 01:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,965
Posted By VintageTrek

let’s pray he is ok but even his business site is...

let’s pray he is ok but even his business site is down. I even tried reaching out to his immediate family but no bueno. I’m excited that Trek reached out. It appears they are proud of their legacy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-22, 12:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,965
Posted By VintageTrek

hi this Mark, I have been in this forum much...

hi this Mark, I have been in this forum much longer under a different name. I run Vintage Trek Bicycles on Facebook with about 4500 members since 2009. My goal is to initially get my domain up and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-22, 07:38 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,965
Posted By VintageTrek

Vintage Trek website

Trek reached out to me and offered any assistance I need to get a vintage trek website back up. Thanks for any support and shortly check out vintagetrekbicycles.com
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-22, 02:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,214
Posted By Robvolz

Condorino is the style of this bike. I know in...

Condorino is the style of this bike. I know in Italian it translates to "little condor" which makes no sense.

Nothing fast and loose about this bike except I have seen different rear racks, but...
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