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03-15-24, 05:59 PM
Replies: 3,820
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Posted By sced

Thanks, so I'll add another, a mid 2000's Le...

Thanks, so I'll add another, a mid 2000's Le Mythique TT frameset with a Record 10 road group.
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03-14-24, 05:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 205
Posted By oneclick

DIY frame transport box

I am about to do some travelling and have arranged (as one does) to buy a frame and bring it back on the flight.

This is an under-bed storage thingy sold by that nordic flat-pack furniture...
03-14-24, 04:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 698
Posted By Murray Missile

No paint, just a good deep cleaning and maybe a...

No paint, just a good deep cleaning and maybe a clear coat to preserve its natural "beauty". Probably just a good wax job though. You'd be amazed at what's still under all that surface rust. I used...
03-13-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 8,727
Views: 1,083,584
Posted By smontanaro

When I flipped my bro-in-law's threadless stem a...

When I flipped my bro-in-law's threadless stem a week or so ago, not having a torque wrench suitable for bike torque ranges, I used a 10-inch long socket wrench with a suspended 8lb dumbbell to...
03-13-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,675
Posted By jdawginsc

Colnecko Super

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03-13-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 271
Posted By jdawginsc

Bowlnago to Colnecko

For those whose souls were torn out by the Bowlnago, it is passing into its fourth iteration. This is in rider mode and will do until such time as it gets a restoration to its 1977 Colnago Super...
03-12-24, 12:46 PM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,675
Posted By non-fixie

Been playing with the sportif concept for the...

Been playing with the sportif concept for the past weeks. Getting close to something I like.

...
03-12-24, 12:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 821
Posted By merziac

Tx, yep, no shame here and when I do this, more...

Tx, yep, no shame here and when I do this, more correct parts are always on my radar.

This one had it all come together except wheels that can be a huge, spendy deal on these so I made an...
03-11-24, 10:31 PM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,675
Posted By merziac

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1289543...

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1289543-1950-something-crusty-paramount.html
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03-11-24, 09:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 821
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...
03-11-24, 05:45 PM
Replies: 680
Views: 107,488
Posted By confente

Some photos from the March Velo-Retro Rose Bowl...

Some photos from the March Velo-Retro Rose Bowl Vintage Ride the other week. --Chuck
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03-10-24, 09:49 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,308
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

The Baylis ride today finished off 8 straight...

The Baylis ride today finished off 8 straight days, 316 miles of riding. About 9000 feet of climbing The San Diego group, like the Los Angelinos at the Rose Bowl ride were a friendly and welcoming...
03-10-24, 06:50 PM
Replies: 2,336
Views: 551,871
Posted By Straightblock

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03-10-24, 12:57 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 4,931
Posted By mhespenheide

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A Colnago needs to be "Saronni Red" with white panels.
03-09-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 20,030
Posted By geeteeiii

Found a almost completely unmolested 1986 Start...

Found a almost completely unmolested 1986 Start Shosse. Even the bar wrap and tires are original. Some of the spokes have been swapped out and all of them have been soldered at some point. Luckily i...
03-08-24, 09:37 PM
Replies: 8,997
Views: 3,087,787
Posted By riverdrifter

1993 Cannondale M700

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03-08-24, 08:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 240
Posted By chain_whipped

Gino and friends. Then there's Fausto!

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03-07-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,308
Posted By Andy_K

There are a lot of pictures around of me reaching...

There are a lot of pictures around of me reaching the tops of hills because the people I’m riding with have usually been there for a while with nothing better to do than take pictures.
03-07-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,308
Posted By nlerner

After letting the rains of last evening dry up,...

After letting the rains of last evening dry up, we pushed off today for about a 32-mile ride with 1,500 ft of climbing. The route followed the ocean north to Oceanside then several miles of lovely...
03-06-24, 01:10 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,308
Posted By Manny66

Well Monday morning came and I met Bert at the...

Well Monday morning came and I met Bert at the San Gabriel River Trail head., also known as "Chalan Rest Stop" ,A local gathering spot for cyclist that will routinely have a couple of hundred riders...
03-05-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 4,931
Posted By Hajo

I must say I love all my blue bikes, Gazelle...

I must say I love all my blue bikes, Gazelle Bruxelles Blue or Baikal Blue is never wrong but while thinking about repainting a Chesini I found this amazing green colour. Really '70s it made me feel!...
03-02-24, 01:44 AM
Replies: 604
Views: 74,883
Posted By Small cog

The saved from the scrapheap at my local bikeshop...

The saved from the scrapheap at my local bikeshop Raleigh Lenton restomod which has been my daily transport this winter.
...
03-01-24, 10:22 PM
Replies: 604
Views: 74,883
Posted By browngw

My circa 1965 Dilecta Le Blanc. Recent NOS...

My circa 1965 Dilecta Le Blanc. Recent NOS mudguards and some hand painting on the well-worn red frame....
03-01-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 45,923
Posted By wschellen

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03-01-24, 01:14 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,308
Posted By gugie

The Ritchey Breakaway is packed up. I found that...

The Ritchey Breakaway is packed up. I found that it's easier to pack the handlebars separately, and use the extra space for helmet, shoes, and various other items that are needed on this trip. I even...
02-29-24, 05:31 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,875
Posted By cudak888

The Moulton has come a way since a storage unit...

The Moulton has come a way since a storage unit in Pembroke Pines.

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02-28-24, 09:28 PM
Replies: 8,727
Views: 1,083,584
Posted By 52telecaster

I have the sladda trailer. A terrific unit. I've...

I have the sladda trailer. A terrific unit. I've towed so much in it over the years....
02-26-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,875
Posted By AdventureManCO

My Le Grande, hand brazed by Mario Confente (in...

My Le Grande, hand brazed by Mario Confente (in Italy), fully agrees!

:D
02-23-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,195
Posted By Manny66

A few years back ,I was riding on the San Gabriel...

A few years back ,I was riding on the San Gabriel River bike trail near Lakewood , I caught up to a Dreadlocked older Black Cyclist and said Good Morning. We talked for awhile as we were both headed...
02-22-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 604
Views: 74,883
Posted By Sierra

Early seventies Gitane Super Corsa geared for an...

Early seventies Gitane Super Corsa geared for an old guy.

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02-22-24, 12:35 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,575
Posted By gugie

Hey, you know your way to the Atelier, bring it...

Hey, you know your way to the Atelier, bring it by and we’ll see if we can answer your questions.
02-21-24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,575
Posted By jPrichard10

My first Merz

This has hung in a local co-op for quite some time. I knew I couldn't swing the hefty price tag, but always checked it out since it's my size (size NBA) and a piece of local and international bike...
02-20-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,305
Posted By mpetry912

those Racer brakes really benefit from...

those Racer brakes really benefit from installation of the Compass bronze bushings to replace those 40 year old red plastic bushings.

makes a difference

and let's hear it for roller straddles
...
02-19-24, 10:29 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,297
Posted By Robvolz

Let’s see what she says…..

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02-19-24, 08:05 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,498
Posted By SwimmerMike

Oh yeah. Here’s Jimmy.

This is a preliminary build with a mix of 40’s to 60’s parts. Went with a Gran Sport RD with a 3 speed freewheel. The bulk of the parts came off a donor Atala. The wheels are 700c with “no record”...
02-19-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,498
Posted By SwimmerMike

For the drive train I went for a 3 speed fixed....

For the drive train I went for a 3 speed fixed. Tracked down almost all the SA ASC parts required. Plus a Chater Lea crankset...
02-18-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 909
Posted By deeky

bought this a few weeks ago lol soooo home brew...

bought this a few weeks ago lol soooo home brew has a different meaning around here ...
02-17-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,556
Posted By purpurite

Thanks for murdering this wonderful thread, guys....

Thanks for murdering this wonderful thread, guys. Geesh.


EDIT: looks as if the insane bickering on this thread has been removed, thereby making this post also look insane. At least it was...
02-17-24, 01:09 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,427
Posted By Markeologist

Yours is newer than mine by a bit as you have the...

Yours is newer than mine by a bit as you have the cut and bent seat stay caps as opposed to the Carre-atyle willow leaf which were dropped in 1970 best folks have been able to determine. You do still...
02-16-24, 09:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 434
Posted By northbend

^ That saddle will be just fine once you've put...

^ That saddle will be just fine once you've put about 1,000 miles on it.

I like everything about your bike Jacob. Delightful patina

- Matt
02-16-24, 08:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 434
Posted By Jacob_R_59

My “New” 1970 64cm Spence Wolf Cinelli

Hi Folks,

I thought that folks might like to see my 1970 64cm Cinelli Super Corsa. I bought it earlier this year. I believe the previous owner is the 2nd owner. He owned it for 10 years and he...
02-16-24, 05:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,556
Posted By Bianchigirll

It was a great event John thanks for hosting us. ...

It was a great event John thanks for hosting us. Lots of great bikes, some brands I've never seen in person and one I'm not sure I ever heard of, Tarrot? is that right? A '60s french bike.

That...
02-15-24, 05:39 PM
Replies: 8,997
Views: 3,087,787
Posted By tkm

I remember drooling over these while in college...

I remember drooling over these while in college but I was too broke to afford one. Maybe that's why I went a bit overboard when I found a frame worthy of fixing up.

'96 Trek 950 Singletrack...
02-15-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,427
Posted By Markeologist

Best way to distinguish between a TdF and the...

Best way to distinguish between a TdF and the Super Corsa, especially during bike boom of early 70s, is the length of the steerer as Verktyg (Chas) taught us. The SC had a longer steerer as it used a...
02-15-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,427
Posted By non-fixie

An example, as presented earlier by juvela in...

An example, as presented earlier by juvela in another thread. The seat stay has a "fish mouth" attachment, the chainstay is "domed".
...
02-15-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,556
Posted By bikingshearer

Ah, statistical confirmation, or at least...

Ah, statistical confirmation, or at least evidence, of what I had already observed: This C&V thing is an old-guy sausage-fest.
02-15-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,556
Posted By jjhabbs

Great question. I ride with 60 people on Thursday...

Great question. I ride with 60 people on Thursday nights. They all know I have this collection. Maybe 2 or 3 really care. It's interesting. I know it's a lousy picture, but this is the demo that...
02-15-24, 12:31 AM
Replies: 604
Views: 74,883
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Just completed this one for the Mrs for Valentines Day

A mid 80s Sekai Ladysport. Have an email in to Georgena Terry to find out if this was one of hers. I changed the component build to give it wider range gearing and went with bar end shifters because...
02-14-24, 10:13 PM
Replies: 604
Views: 74,883
Posted By motogeek

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I think its been on here before, but this is my Veloce, built for me by John...
02-13-24, 08:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,101
Posted By cyccommute

Casio triple sensor titanium that has been on my...

Casio triple sensor titanium that has been on my arm for 20+ years
...
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