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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-12, 03:11 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 15,750
Posted By mtbjeff

Motobecane Mirage Mixte ...

Motobecane Mirage Mixte

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6120/6285432586_97ded34a4e_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/96201277@N00/6285432586/) Motobecane Mirage Mixte...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-12, 10:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,598
Posted By mtbjeff

Some gold on a Mixte for the little lady. ...

Some gold on a Mixte for the little lady.

http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1235/5121214128_e8fb4e2baa.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/96201277@N00/5121214128/) IMG_9090...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-12, 09:14 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 62,416
Posted By mtbjeff

This is a set of Huret stem shifters that I...

This is a set of Huret stem shifters that I picked up for my Gitane tandem, Shifting on the tandem can be a little dicey at times with the down tube shifters and extra weight of the stoker behind...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-12, 11:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,641
Posted By mtbjeff

1977 Corgi toys Team Paramount car :) and the...

1977 Corgi toys Team Paramount car :) and the 1968 Renault 16TS film car


https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-7JwvYIIpwhU/TvjiFHT9faI/AAAAAAAABxE/h7k0eJe1iv0/s640/IMG_0863.JPG
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-12, 10:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,641
Posted By mtbjeff

The Rapha support van at the 2011 SSCXWC in San...

The Rapha support van at the 2011 SSCXWC in San Francisco

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6056/6387361067_e7ebdc5d08.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/96201277@N00/6387361067/) IMG_0115...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-12, 10:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,641
Posted By mtbjeff

This Peugeot DB4 Ambulance could be modified...

This Peugeot DB4 Ambulance could be modified nicely to make a current CV team vehicle :D

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170763925961+&viewitem=

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-12, 10:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,997
Posted By mtbjeff

The stock dropouts didn't have a derailleur...

The stock dropouts didn't have a derailleur hanger or axle stops ( thats what I keep telling myself), In retrospect I probably would not change them if I were to do this project over again. :eek:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-12, 11:02 PM
Replies: 1,007
Views: 78,092
Posted By mtbjeff

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7146/6702264281_74d3...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7146/6702264281_74d3638487.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/96201277@N00/6702264281/) IMG_8882 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/96201277@N00/6702264281/) by ibikergal...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-12, 07:34 PM
Replies: 2,676
Views: 1,136,323
Posted By mtbjeff

S/N GO683 Nishiki Mixte ...

S/N GO683 Nishiki Mixte

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7025/6705049157_2e1fa4ea18.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/96201277@N00/6705049157/) IMG_1678...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-12, 07:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,880
Posted By mtbjeff

Here's my repainted 1973 Gitane touring Tandem,...

Here's my repainted 1973 Gitane touring Tandem, made of the finest french stove pipe tubing.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7161/6702256311_63b5054399.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-12, 04:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,997
Posted By mtbjeff

The decals are not period correct for a 1973...

The decals are not period correct for a 1973 Gitane, I could not stand the Gitane foil decals of the 70's. I picked them up on ebay here, ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-12, 03:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,997
Posted By mtbjeff

Thanks everyone, The framebuilder that...

Thanks everyone,

The framebuilder that installed the dropouts and made the Rack is Bronson Silva at Silva Cycles in Campbell California http://silvacycles.com/

I had the frame and rack...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-12, 12:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,997
Posted By mtbjeff

Gitane Tandem winter project

Last spring a friend gave me this 1973 Gitane touring tandem. It was pretty much a basket case in my eyes at the time. I decided that I would build it up as a around town cruiser and give the bike a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-12, 11:24 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,228
Posted By mtbjeff

This is my wifes Mercier Mixte, she loves it for...

This is my wifes Mercier Mixte, she loves it for a town bike.


https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Fs1DyqrRUlc/TMMXtW8_MfI/AAAAAAAAAk4/s0OlWgLzgU8/s640/IMG_8033.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-12, 10:06 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,864
Posted By mtbjeff

http://www.flickr.com/photos/singularcycles/403658...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/singularcycles/4036585075/Two bikes that I like are the Singular Gryphon and the Van Dessel WTF. Both bikes have EBB and derailleur hangers. The Singuler doesn't look...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-12, 01:28 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,172
Posted By mtbjeff

Nice find, The detail work on the frame is...

Nice find, The detail work on the frame is beautiful and it looks like the bike was stored in a nice dry place all the time.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-11, 02:04 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 30,983
Posted By mtbjeff

Colonel thank you, I do plan to run the tandem as...

Colonel thank you, I do plan to run the tandem as a double and the TA chart for a Tandem might be for a triple at 127 mm ( I noticed that the chart says a double with Shimano is 115 mm and 118.5 mm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-11, 01:22 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 30,983
Posted By mtbjeff

The 115mm sounds narrow after looking at Sheldon...

The 115mm sounds narrow after looking at Sheldon Browns TA chart that calls out a 127mm for a Tandem. It might take a few fit checks to zero in on the size I need.

Below is a screen capture from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-11, 07:55 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 30,983
Posted By mtbjeff

This is my Specialties T.A. Pro 5 Vis Tandem...

This is my Specialties T.A. Pro 5 Vis Tandem crank sets. 170mm long crank arms with french 14mm X 1.25 pedal threads. It was set up as a triple when I received it, I converted it to a double with new...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-11, 03:22 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,172
Posted By mtbjeff

Toys from Christmas past

My Corgi Tour de France Paramount team and camera cars. now if I only had some bikes and riders to go with them..
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-11, 09:53 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,164,614
Posted By mtbjeff

A 1973 Schwinn Paramount Tandem ...

A 1973 Schwinn Paramount Tandem

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/bik/2750162169.html
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-11, 11:31 AM
Replies: 1,007
Views: 78,092
Posted By mtbjeff

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-PdoLUFkTbI8/Ttu...

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-PdoLUFkTbI8/TtutbOWg7iI/AAAAAAAABwQ/rhbpFYb9dH4/s800/IMG_2850.JPG?gl=US
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-11, 09:34 AM
Replies: 1,007
Views: 78,092
Posted By mtbjeff

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-uMOIyiMxn9w/TN4...

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-uMOIyiMxn9w/TN4IdV50sgI/AAAAAAAAAs0/lUKu8S6Z9HQ/s800/IMG_3108.jpg?gl=US
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-11, 07:08 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 20,673
Posted By mtbjeff

I don't, We were the second owners of the Tower...

I don't, We were the second owners of the Tower Tandem, I believe he was located in the San Francisco Bay Area.

The bike was very well built, with Phil Wood Bottom brackets and hubs. My guess is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-11, 07:42 AM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 507,647
Posted By mtbjeff

The wifes Mercier Mixte town bike, I'm not sure...

The wifes Mercier Mixte town bike, I'm not sure of the year.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Fs1DyqrRUlc/TMMXtW8_MfI/AAAAAAAAAk4/s0OlWgLzgU8/s800/IMG_8033.jpg?gl=US


1977 50cm Motobecane...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-11, 07:27 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 26,533
Posted By mtbjeff

1977 50cm Motobecane Mirage Mixte ...

1977 50cm Motobecane Mirage Mixte


https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ycq-L5fBVII/TMMXxKSzjsI/AAAAAAAAAlA/EUAINjwR0lM/s800/IMG_8995.jpg?gl=US
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-11, 10:36 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 20,673
Posted By mtbjeff

I sold this custom John Tower tandem about a year...

I sold this custom John Tower tandem about a year ago. I always liked the Ferrari red paint job.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-11, 10:31 AM
Replies: 685
Views: 135,557
Posted By mtbjeff

These are a few old bike shop fame decals that...

These are a few old bike shop fame decals that I've come across, sadly most of the shops are out of business today.


...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-11, 10:26 AM
Replies: 1,073
Views: 230,811
Posted By mtbjeff

My 1972 Schwinn Suburban at work. It made it...

My 1972 Schwinn Suburban at work.

It made it into Cyclingnews last week,

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/photos/jones-and-krasniak-top-single-speed-cyclo-cross-championships/197903
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-11, 09:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,018
Posted By mtbjeff

Thanks cb, I did not look long enough in my...

Thanks cb, I did not look long enough in my search. If a moderator can move my thread into this one that would be great!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-11, 09:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,018
Posted By mtbjeff

Bike Shop Fame Decals

These are a few old bike shop fame decals that I've come across, sadly most of the shops are out of business today.

please add any that you might have.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-11, 10:42 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 20,673
Posted By mtbjeff

My 1973 Gitane Tandem thats going through a major...

My 1973 Gitane Tandem thats going through a major overhaul at the moment.


https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-LVFhQI5uhtk/TpropAY-CgI/AAAAAAAABrY/SbLzzux7v7k/s640/IMG_0532.JPG?gl=US
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-11, 09:20 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,083
Posted By mtbjeff

Maybe not TA Specialites 5 vis, but very similar....

Maybe not TA Specialites 5 vis, but very similar. Perhaps it is a Lambert crankset. The machined section in the crank arm with the black sticker is wider then the TA Specialites crank arm.

This...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-11, 09:37 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,132,393
Posted By mtbjeff

Mercier Mixte with a few updates ...

Mercier Mixte with a few updates

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_-kW5Zp84ikM/TMMXtW8_MfI/AAAAAAAAAk4/fNFj74h8rTg/s800/IMG_8033.jpg




Motobecane Nomade Mixte
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