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Originally Posted by Doug Fattic
(Post 22078602)
Still looking for a Peter Johnson I assume?
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Originally Posted by Doug Fattic
(Post 22078602)
Still looking for a Peter Johnson I assume?
https://live.staticflickr.com/7423/2...fb4eb3_c_d.jpg what I find interesting is that his wife, Jan Johnson, is also mildly famous in vintage cycling! She was the model for this early Klein advertisement.... https://live.staticflickr.com/4384/3...bd833a_c_d.jpg I have a vague recollection of a discussion of this ad on the Classic Rendezvous list. The gist of it was that she was used for the ad because she is rather tall (6 feet or a bit more, based on getting a glimpse of her at the CR event), and she made the frame tubes look a bit smaller and therefore less of a shock to folks used to the dimensions of steel tubes. Steve in Peoria |
Titanium Litespeed
My Litespeed from Tennessee.
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...eff7d3eb62.jpg |
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...791dd18e4c.jpg
Found this Walton on CL early yesterday morning, priced so low that I was forced to text the seller at 6AM. I'm glad I did too, because the seller got a lot of replies...it's good to be first in line. It has a complete Dura Ace 7400 group. It even had a Dura Ace stem, but it was too short for me so I swapped it out for a Cinelli I had on hand. It came to me without bars, because the seller wanted to hang on to the 3ttt tri bars it had...and I happily obliged. Walton is not a builder I am familiar with, and google could only provide pics of NBA great Bill Walton. Google did tell me that the shop of the frame decal was still around though. I sent an email to Grand Performance bike shop in St Paul MN and got a reply back right away from Dan Casebeer, the current owner. Dan was a former racer and once held the hour record for the US. He bought the shop from Steve Hed, after Steve's wheel company got going. Dan told me that Mike Walton built frames in the basement of the shop for a few years in the 80's and was a frame sponsor for the shop's team. He told me that Walton later moved to Tucson, but he said they had lost contact. This pic is pretty much "as found" except for the handle bars and test ride pedals. I took it out for a quick spin today and was very pleased with the ride and fit. Even on 30 year old tires (20mm) it was super smooth. I'll do a complete tear down, clean, lube and rebuild. Just eye balling it, it looks like it might have enough tire clearance to fit some 28's which would be great when Eroica rolls around. And I need to dig up a 39 inner ring, that 42 it has now won't do for my local terrain. I'll update with "after" pics once I've gone through it. If anyone has any info on Walton's, I would love to hear it. |
Originally Posted by velomateo
(Post 22088553)
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...791dd18e4c.jpg
Found this Walton on CL early yesterday morning, priced so low that I forced to text the seller at 6AM. I'm glad I did too, because the seller got a lot of replies...it's good to be first in line. It has a complete Dura Ace 7400 group. It even had a Dura Ace stem, but it was too short for me so I swapped it out for a Cinelli I had on hand. It came to me without bars, because the seller wanted to hang on to the 3ttt tri bars it had...and I happily obliged. Walton is not a builder I am familiar with, and google could only provide pics of NBA great Bill Walton. Google did tell me that the shop of the frame decal was still around though. I sent an email to Grand Performance bike shop in St Paul MN and got reply back right away from Dan Casebeer, the current owner. Dan was a former racer and once held the hour record for the US. He bought the shop from Steve Hed, after Steve's wheel company got going. Dan told me that Mike Walton built frames in the basement of the shop for a few years in the 80's and was a frame sponsor for the shop's team. He told me that Walton later moved to Tucson, but he said they had lost contact. This pic is pretty much "as found" except for the handle bars and test ride pedals. I took it out for a quick spin today and was very pleased with the ride and fit. Even on 30 year old tires (20mm) it was super smooth. I'll do a complete tear down, clean, lube and rebuild. Just eye balling it, it looks like it might have enough tire clearance to fit some 28's which would be great when Eroica rolls around. And I need to dig up a 39 inner ring, that 42 it has now won't do for my local terrain. I'll update with "after" pics once I've gone through it. If anyone has any info on Walton's, I would love to hear it. So cool to find these obscure builders, in many cases they easily hold their own with the best of the best. ;) |
Who's the doofus in the background rudely checking out t-shirts instead of listening to Peter's riveting tales? Some people!
Originally Posted by steelbikeguy
(Post 22078668)
Peter is relatively unknown, at least compared to a few of the well known builders. He gave a talk at the 2016 Classic Rendezvous gathering...
https://live.staticflickr.com/7423/2...fb4eb3_c_d.jpg what I find interesting is that his wife, Jan Johnson, is also mildly famous in vintage cycling! She was the model for this early Klein advertisement.... https://live.staticflickr.com/4384/3...bd833a_c_d.jpg I have a vague recollection of a discussion of this ad on the Classic Rendezvous list. The gist of it was that she was used for the ad because she is rather tall (6 feet or a bit more, based on getting a glimpse of her at the CR event), and she made the frame tubes look a bit smaller and therefore less of a shock to folks used to the dimensions of steel tubes. Steve in Peoria |
Originally Posted by pcb
(Post 22088636)
Who's the doofus in the background rudely checking out t-shirts instead of listening to Peter's riveting tales? Some people!
By chance, I'm typing this while wearing the shirt I bought from him that day. :) https://live.staticflickr.com/7410/2...f31000_z_d.jpg The talks from the various builders and folks were a very fun portion of the CR gathering! Steve in Peoria |
2022 has been the year of the US builders for me.
First came a Bernie Mikkelsen. Next was a late 1980s Mountain Goat (Jeff Lindsay). Yesterday I added a Ron Stout to the list. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...4efd4165b.jpeg Stout https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...ebad84e2c.jpeg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...75829d4d1.jpeg Mountain Goat https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...a15d7bfe5.jpeg Seller's picture of the Mikkelsen, quite a mess! |
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Since this thread popped up again I thought I might as well add some Bruce Gordon photos that have been previously posted elsewhere:
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...b25d0e249.jpeg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...3292b9041.jpeg Some photos of the seat cluster from various angles. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...3c352080f.jpeg The elegant fork crown https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...f2d933b03.jpeg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...36f882b51.jpeg |
Following up from way back, Gordon,
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...f6183c7904.jpg Dave Levy/TiCycles/Strawberry https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...089c9d61a4.jpg Merz MTB https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...c406012a64.jpg Merz TW189 w/ panniers https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...3d9b56683c.jpg Merz RR150, probably already here but.... https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...94c355ec33.jpg Ritchey https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...5410d261e5.jpg |
Guess I can add this now. A Wayne Evans supposedly made in Denver. Just can't find any info on the builder. I got the bike from a multiple RAAM winner a couple of months ago. Made with EL OS tubing.
Wayne Evans painted frame for TS Isaac in Denver for a few years. |
My pride and joy
First among equals in my stable
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...b8c974d8c.jpeg nuthin' not to love about this ride . . . A good guy on this forum suggested that I ditch the wheel decals and I did. Looks much better now, IMO. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...3fced83cc1.jpg Understatement appeals to me. |
What seat post is that?
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Originally Posted by rccardr
(Post 22927045)
What seat post is that?
I'll ask my bike shop guy what he installed for me. |
I think I have one "American Builder" bike, a ~'62 Oscar Wastyn Custom.
'90's repaint and grab bag of parts. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...92176db5fa.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...2fa620ff92.jpg "What are you doing in my shop?! |
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...c239ac2ff9.jpg
Thank you,Mr. Tom Kellogg... |
This is my 1977 Tom Kellogg. It is the 27th frame he built. It's been sitting for several years but I now plan to build it out. 50cm with a 53cm top tube. Trying to decide what components to use. Period Campagnolo Nuovo Record would probably be the obvious choice but I'm also thinking maybe high-end 1977 Japanese stuff and/or use some of the cool American-made components like Phil Wood hubs, etc.
I don't have many pics of the frame because it is currently several states away! https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...e4b0a507e6.png https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...73e1919651.png https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...8e8940949.jpeg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...a4a9bc0b1a.png |
The handlebar dent in the top tube has been largely repaired since this photo was taken.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...392bc82fbe.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...dec885aeed.jpg |
Romic touring bike
Thanks for that photo of your Romic.
i just acquired one myself and I’m wondering what wheels you have on yours, what size tires as well. Also, what canti brakes are on yours. Thank you very much |
Taking the newly built Columbine for it's first ride!
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...2072e1e1f.jpeg Vintage in San Diego! |
Originally Posted by PromptCritical
(Post 23274170)
Taking the newly built Columbine for it's first ride!
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...2072e1e1f.jpeg Vintage in San Diego! Here’s my David Tesch bikes: https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...29a7e1366.jpeg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...a37ba77d4.jpeg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...087b8e65d.jpeg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...0c2078b0b.jpeg |
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Hmmmm....
Well, there's my first American steel bike - American builder, but welded in Taiwan. 1995 Ritchey Road Logic: https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...b1fc67ec3f.jpg Then there's this 1989 Schwinn Circuit, built at Schwinn's short-lived Mississippi factory: https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...ebf273868.jpeg And my most recent acquisition/build, this 1997 LeMond Zurich frame, build up with 7410 Dura Ace kit: https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...4631a2cad.jpeg |
Yes, it's steel. Yes, the frame was fabricated in America. 2008 BikeFriday tikit:
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...95a0cfc918.jpg |
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