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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 09:35 PM
Replies: 3,867
Views: 1,127,775
Posted By browngw

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 09:18 PM
Replies: 480
Views: 59,367
Posted By browngw

At the Fairgrounds in Burford Ontario. ...

At the Fairgrounds in Burford Ontario.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 09:25 PM
Replies: 480
Views: 59,367
Posted By browngw

The green Peugeot AE8 is finally ready for the...

The green Peugeot AE8 is finally ready for the April Canadian Vintage Bicycle Show and Swap. Really nice green color....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 3,867
Views: 1,127,775
Posted By browngw

The 1973 AE8 is ready for the Spring Canadian...

The 1973 AE8 is ready for the Spring Canadian Vintage Bicycle Show coming up in April! It will be offered for sale.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 09:42 PM
Replies: 27,964
Views: 4,517,410
Posted By browngw

I have had this lovely old circa 1956 Royal Nord...

I have had this lovely old circa 1956 Royal Nord President for a number of years and only recently was told about malachite. When I was hand touching up the paint on it, I used four different shades...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 27,964
Views: 4,517,410
Posted By browngw

Thanks. Good catch on the bells. Due to budget...

Thanks. Good catch on the bells. Due to budget constraints, appropriate bells were not an option. Any local bike I work on that I know will be using our trail systems gets a bell or used to, before...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-24, 10:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 312
Posted By browngw

I picked up an 88-89 Norco Bush Pilot last year...

I picked up an 88-89 Norco Bush Pilot last year and just started tearing it down a few days ago. It seems to weirdly have a 25mm seat post. The Norco bike shop in town seemed to think there were some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-24, 10:17 PM
Replies: 27,964
Views: 4,517,410
Posted By browngw

The folks came and picked up the two 1971 Raleigh...

The folks came and picked up the two 1971 Raleigh Superbes I restored over the winter. They managed a short test ride before leaving and seemed very happy with the bikes. When asked what the bikes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-24, 10:22 PM
Replies: 604
Views: 75,972
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....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-24, 10:24 PM
Replies: 287
Views: 39,778
Posted By browngw

Another of my blue bikes. I have had this 1976...

Another of my blue bikes. I have had this 1976 Supercycle Excalibur (Bridgestone/Kabuki) for a long time but someone recently contacted me and asked if me if I would consider selling it. I am...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-24, 10:06 PM
Replies: 287
Views: 39,778
Posted By browngw

Blue must be a very popular color for bikes. It...

Blue must be a very popular color for bikes. It is not my favorite color, but I somehow have more blue bikes than any other. Here's one, my 1972 CCM Turismo, restored a few years ago....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-24, 10:15 PM
Replies: 27,964
Views: 4,517,410
Posted By browngw

Did a test ride on the weekend of the Superbes....

Did a test ride on the weekend of the Superbes. After a little tweeking , both working fine....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-05-24, 10:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,136
Posted By browngw

I think the name of the catalog site is...

I think the name of the catalog site is bikeboompeugeots. I am working on a 1972 Peugeot AE8 right now and filing cotters is not my idea of fun....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-24, 10:09 PM
Replies: 604
Views: 75,972
Posted By browngw

The red Dilecta Le Blanc is sporting its new old...

The red Dilecta Le Blanc is sporting its new old stock white Bluemels now as well as a few other changes....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-24, 10:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,309
Posted By browngw

Update on the Dilecta

A few changes this winter to the Dilecta Le Blanc. The more modern Zefal mudguards were replaced with some period NOS Bluemels and the Suntour RD was changed to a GT Luxe all-alloy model, also NOS....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-24, 10:13 PM
Replies: 623
Views: 222,273
Posted By browngw

I have posted this bike before, but it's a great...

I have posted this bike before, but it's a great bike and deserves to be admired. My long-term 1976 Supercycle Excalibur built for the Canadian Tire Corporation by Bridgestone. It was their most...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-24, 10:14 PM
Replies: 610
Views: 166,192
Posted By browngw

A more recent picture of the 1956 Royal Nord...

A more recent picture of the 1956 Royal Nord President. I installed my older apple green Brooks B17....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 917,103
Posted By browngw

I built this old circa 1965 Dilecta Le Blanc from...

I built this old circa 1965 Dilecta Le Blanc from a single speed fixed hub bike seven or eight years ago. It has been ridden a fair amount in that time and has been my choice for the annual Tour de...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 27,964
Views: 4,517,410
Posted By browngw

In mid December, I sent them a picture of the...

In mid December, I sent them a picture of the finished step through and told them that the diamond frame bike was going to require more time and money as the SA hub was rusty and may need...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 27,964
Views: 4,517,410
Posted By browngw

I was asked by a couple to revive this pair of...

I was asked by a couple to revive this pair of 1971 (by SA hub date, serial numbers hard to decipher and partly missing) Raleigh Superbes for them. They traveled 50km to my home just to show them to...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-16-24, 10:40 PM
Replies: 1,384
Views: 525,485
Posted By browngw

The bike for this winter will be a recently...

The bike for this winter will be a recently acquired 2006 Gary Fisher Utopia hybrid. I have equipped it with a set of beavertail mudguards I had lying around and some Continental Top Contact Winter...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-24, 10:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 697
Posted By browngw

The coffee 1972 Raleigh Sports has had a couple...

The coffee 1972 Raleigh Sports has had a couple of minor changes and remains with the current fleet. The honey B67 has found its way back and the grips are a nice light brown. The heron by our front...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-23, 10:56 PM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 917,103
Posted By browngw

Been busy with a pair of 1971 Raleigh Superbe's,...

Been busy with a pair of 1971 Raleigh Superbe's, that at first glance, seemed too far gone to be bothered with. The diamond frame one was missing the oil filler cap and had water getting in the hub...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-21-23, 10:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 833
Posted By browngw

I'm not normally a fan of suspension posts, but...

I'm not normally a fan of suspension posts, but this one came with the bike and I have been happy with the feel so far. Most of my bikes have Brooks leather saddles, some sprung (Flyer and B67) and a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-23, 10:12 PM
Replies: 27,964
Views: 4,517,410
Posted By browngw

On the topic of drop-bar three-speeds. Although...

On the topic of drop-bar three-speeds. Although certainly not a lightweight frame, my 1971 Robin Hood "Sports Model" was a fine machine I owned for many years. It was sold this spring at the Canadian...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-23, 10:13 PM
Replies: 617
Views: 82,638
Posted By browngw

It's black. It's heavy. It was $10. 1984 Pro Tour...

It's black. It's heavy. It was $10. 1984 Pro Tour made in Canada. It actually rides pretty well....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-09-23, 10:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 833
Posted By browngw

2006 Gary Fisher Utopia

A friend gifted me his 2006 Gary Fisher Utopia earlier this fall. I've been riding it a little and have decided to hang on to it for a while. Deore equipped...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-23, 10:22 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,127,229
Posted By browngw

I often use a piece of rubber or even a couple...

I often use a piece of rubber or even a couple layers of electrical tape on the contact area to prevent scratching the paint too badly.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-23, 09:15 PM
Replies: 27,964
Views: 4,517,410
Posted By browngw

The Pletscher rack is common on three 3 speeds....

The Pletscher rack is common on three 3 speeds. The neatest rack is the one that comes on the Superbe. These two rather rough examples are currently at OneBrownsLane for refurbishment for a client....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-23, 09:24 PM
Replies: 3,867
Views: 1,127,775
Posted By browngw

Fear not! The quill stem in this bike is long and...

Fear not! The quill stem in this bike is long and is well inserted. It is a tourist bike and was designed to be accommodating for all kinds of people. If you look carefully, you can see the pen mark...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-23, 09:07 PM
Replies: 27,964
Views: 4,517,410
Posted By browngw

The clamp on water cage is nothing special. I had...

The clamp on water cage is nothing special. I had a bag of the flat straps from an old bike shop and carefully bent them to match a generic EVO alloy cage. It did work well over the years.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-23, 09:28 PM
Replies: 27,964
Views: 4,517,410
Posted By browngw

An excellent Sports here in Ontario might grab...

An excellent Sports here in Ontario might grab $300, most go for $100-$150. I sold a very nice Tourist for just over $400 last year. Guess we need to get these bikes to NYC! Sold this 71 Robin Hood...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-23, 09:19 PM
Replies: 3,867
Views: 1,127,775
Posted By browngw

Some of the shiny bits are ready for the AE 8. ...

Some of the shiny bits are ready for the AE 8.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-23, 09:31 PM
Replies: 3,867
Views: 1,127,775
Posted By browngw

Work is progressing on this old beauty, a 1972/3...

Work is progressing on this old beauty, a 1972/3 Peugeot AE 8.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-23, 09:28 PM
Replies: 27,964
Views: 4,517,410
Posted By browngw

Unless it was my own bike, I would not get it...

Unless it was my own bike, I would not get it blasted and chromed but I do have a good multi-purpose solution. Sand it down and paint it with Duplicolor Steel Wheel paint. That stuff is super tough,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-23, 09:09 PM
Replies: 27,964
Views: 4,517,410
Posted By browngw

The rust is much worse than the pictures show,...

The rust is much worse than the pictures show, especially the brakes and handlebars. I will keep the group apprised of my progress with them. So far they have been scrubbed with lots of soap and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-23, 09:35 AM
Replies: 27,964
Views: 4,517,410
Posted By browngw

My mission, should I decide to accept it, is to...

My mission, should I decide to accept it, is to make these two bikes rideable and presentable. A couple in Ayr ON. found my name after taking the bike to a local shop that didn't want to work on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-23, 09:32 PM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 917,103
Posted By browngw

Finally found a seat post and saddle clamp for my...

Finally found a seat post and saddle clamp for my rescued 1946 Cleveland Welding Company Roadmaster. A bit of tuning and did a short ride yesterday. It was donated in 2020 after hanging outdoors on a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-23, 09:20 PM
Replies: 27,964
Views: 4,517,410
Posted By browngw

I'm really liking all the coffee Sports showing...

I'm really liking all the coffee Sports showing up here. My 1972 Canadian market Sports....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-23, 09:25 PM
Replies: 480
Views: 59,367
Posted By browngw

Just torn down this complete but neglected 1973...

Just torn down this complete but neglected 1973 Peugeot AE8. The green paint has stood up well. The Sun Tour stem shifters were added at sometime and the plastic Simplex has seen better days. The DT...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-23, 09:26 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,634
Posted By browngw

End of an Era

The Robin Hood has found a new home in central Ontario. I decided to take it to the spring Canadian Vintage Bicycle Show and Swap in Burford ON and it sold for a reasonable price. I enjoy restoring...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-23, 09:19 PM
Replies: 480
Views: 59,367
Posted By browngw

Not really vintage but it is a favorite bike and...

Not really vintage but it is a favorite bike and I bought it almost 10 years ago because I loved the color and it was steel. 2014 Salsa Vaya....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-23, 10:20 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 46,719
Posted By browngw

I have found it so hard to catch the brilliance...

I have found it so hard to catch the brilliance of the Raleigh "coffee" colour but I keep trying. Here is my 1972 Raleigh Sports....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-23, 10:30 PM
Replies: 604
Views: 75,972
Posted By browngw

My 1965 Dilecta Le Blanc in her faded original...

My 1965 Dilecta Le Blanc in her faded original candy apple rouge.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-23, 10:37 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 8,558
Posted By browngw

A "Favorit" of mine. NOT! This bike caused me a...

A "Favorit" of mine. NOT! This bike caused me a lot of pain after rebuilding and selling it during the pandemic. The rear wheel locked up tore up the hub and generally made a mess. I had to fix. the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-23, 10:24 PM
Replies: 364
Views: 47,407
Posted By browngw

An upcoming white project. 1986 Made in Canada...

An upcoming white project. 1986 Made in Canada Peugeot U08 mixte.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-23, 10:36 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 8,558
Posted By browngw

Thanks clubman This 1976 Excalibur has...

Thanks clubman

This 1976 Excalibur has been treated to a period rear rack and a black B17 since this picture, but it remains one of my favorite bikes to ride....
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-20-23, 02:31 PM
Replies: 1,384
Views: 525,485
Posted By browngw

My winter ride with "Miss Pinkie" the Felt DD70,...

My winter ride with "Miss Pinkie" the Felt DD70, earlier this week involved mostly above freezing weather and only a bit of snowy/icy mess to deal with. All the previous rain even cleaned up most of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-12-22, 10:21 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 18,001
Posted By browngw

Not as pretty as my 1956 Royal Nord President,...

Not as pretty as my 1956 Royal Nord President, but the 1946 Cleveland Welding Company Roadmaster now takes the title of my oldest bike.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-22, 10:44 PM
Replies: 617
Views: 82,638
Posted By browngw

I can never remember what I posted before, but I...

I can never remember what I posted before, but I think this one is fresh. A 1985 Raleigh Big Horn with a custom build inspired by my love of early hotrods....
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