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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-26-23, 09:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 314
Posted By Sorin

I would have take this with close eyes , is my...

I would have take this with close eyes , is my size, but shipping to Romania is way too expensive. It is true that is close to 200$? Thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-23, 02:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 780
Posted By Sorin

I hope this is another frame much bigger that the...

I hope this is another frame much bigger that the one in 1st photo - verry low chance. Photo was found in Google archives, cause this is not anymore on the seller site. Other, it seems verry big for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-23, 02:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 780
Posted By Sorin

Sorry, can't see anything :)

Sorry, can't see anything :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-23, 02:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 780
Posted By Sorin

I belive is French, i can ask more about...

I belive is French, i can ask more about tommorow. I want to equip with Simplex SLJ, Stronglight 107 or 105 bis , and Mafac .
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-23, 11:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 780
Posted By Sorin

Is a 55, i know ...PA10L is 56, 2nd one is a 54....

Is a 55, i know ...PA10L is 56, 2nd one is a 54. I have 176cm and a 77 inseam...i am close to those measures. First one is hard to find , and i like it. Idk what to do....take the chance and build...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-23, 11:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 780
Posted By Sorin

Which to choose between these 2 frames for winter project?

Hello,

I am looking to restore another bike for this winter. I was looking for something different , and source this 2 frameset:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-23, 01:31 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,363
Posted By Sorin

:lol: ...nice one. This one came with the bike ....

:lol: ...nice one. This one came with the bike . It was a little faded ,but was treated with some plastic restorer . When i put it back i was not using too much force . I read on the internet as they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-23, 12:53 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,363
Posted By Sorin

The artisan name is Bonnet ( de Roanne) - there...

The artisan name is Bonnet ( de Roanne) - there are not many infos about on the internet but seems he was doing verry good job on the 80's.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-23, 12:39 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,363
Posted By Sorin

Thank you , for sure i will keep the saddle . But...

Thank you , for sure i will keep the saddle . But in the end i am too attached to this bike and can't let it go , not even for 1000$, even if market value is about 200$.
This is what i am looking...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-23, 07:51 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,363
Posted By Sorin

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20231101_113347_18385cffcb439c7b9a475dedc535cdaa1a5f12da.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-23, 07:49 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,363
Posted By Sorin

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20231101_113945_fe8adbe0021db1cc4fed6626596722500b3e0ac7.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-23, 07:02 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,363
Posted By Sorin

As you see, the seatpost is almost completly down...

As you see, the seatpost is almost completly down and at that point is verry hard to ride , i mean i should lower it like 3-4 cm to have a nice position. Is a 56 frame , and i need a 52-53 at max . ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-23, 12:21 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,363
Posted By Sorin

Thank you, actually i already search for a new...

Thank you, actually i already search for a new one but i am not sure what i am looking for. 😅
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-23, 10:35 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,363
Posted By Sorin

Project complete : ...

Project complete :
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20231026_171513_60eb16e6fe09d08aff0bbd0cbbbbba10571cfb4e.jpg

After a verry long time , finally i had the time...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-22, 02:41 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,363
Posted By Sorin

Hei Will, what you mean? I have write in post #57...

Hei Will, what you mean? I have write in post #57 how i treat that saddle . You need more details ? Cheers!
Sorin.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-22, 09:30 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,363
Posted By Sorin

:) I know exactly how many i need , when i say i...

:) I know exactly how many i need , when i say i will wrote what number and size is just to give a contribution to this forum , maybe other read and are interested. Cheers! I will have a 2nd vintage...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-22, 07:35 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,363
Posted By Sorin

Thanks for your imput ! 1st , locally for me is...

Thanks for your imput ! 1st , locally for me is Romania and can't find many options here and 2nd , bulk is not an option for me as i don't have a bike shop :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-22, 05:00 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,363
Posted By Sorin

New bearings arrived, finally i can continue my...

New bearings arrived, finally i can continue my work ...huh. I will post number needed and size later trough progress ....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-22, 01:02 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,363
Posted By Sorin

Headset done : - 23 bearings ,5/32 size , upper...

Headset done : - 23 bearings ,5/32 size , upper and lower race .
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/20221122_124918_0d9854bb1412e24db8f9149a4ffb8d2fcf12cf98.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-22, 06:34 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,363
Posted By Sorin

Some close- up : - verry happy with the black...

Some close- up :
- verry happy with the black level giving by Meguire's plastic restorer on the faded derlin derraileurs .
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-22, 06:11 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,363
Posted By Sorin

Thx, this is one of my goal too, i have read tons...

Thx, this is one of my goal too, i have read tons of posts about how to ....and want to give back to the forum what i have learned .
About truing the wheel i was thinking the same - what if a spoke...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-22, 04:55 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,363
Posted By Sorin

I have a few questions about how should i proceed...

I have a few questions about how should i proceed about :
- i have spin the weels and seems to be true - maybe some little adjustmen but they need centered on the frame after putting new freewheel...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-22, 04:46 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,363
Posted By Sorin

Last stage working on frame : - i have buy...

Last stage working on frame :
- i have buy Fertan rust converter to treat all the rusty parts
- and custom made Glasurit paint and hardener - for this i was taking my frame to the shop and try from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-22, 04:25 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,363
Posted By Sorin

Verry last few update before final assembly : -...

Verry last few update before final assembly :
- parts start came back toghether :...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-22, 11:42 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,187
Posted By Sorin

Sure many thanks ! Never saw that black piece in...

Sure many thanks ! Never saw that black piece in the front, is plastic , right?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-22, 02:33 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,187
Posted By Sorin

sfazio can you please make 2 photos , one on...

sfazio can you please make 2 photos , one on seatpost binder and one where front break cable stop ? I have seen 1 small piece , like an adjuster for break cable or a housing end cap. Many thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-05-22, 01:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 383
Posted By Sorin

Thank you verry much Andrew, i have seen in...

Thank you verry much Andrew, i have seen in Jagwire 2022 catalog they have available shifters cables for Simplex/Huret - i am verry courious how it work if i can find them online to buy it. About...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-22, 08:48 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,187
Posted By Sorin

Congrats , verry nice ! Count me envy.

Congrats , verry nice ! Count me envy.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-04-22, 05:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 383
Posted By Sorin

Cables & Housing

Hello friends,
Can anyone please help me to choose right parts for cables &housings & endcaps/adapters for my bike. I am stuck at this and are the only parts missing before start reasemble :
As a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-22, 04:30 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,363
Posted By Sorin

Small update about saddle restoration : -...

Small update about saddle restoration :
- goodies arrived today in the mail : lanolin, cocoa%shea butter, coconut, avocado & almond oil and beeswax.
I have mixed all the ingredients in to a double...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-22, 12:50 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,363
Posted By Sorin

Small update for restoration process : after...

Small update for restoration process : after reading some about leather, how to revive an old piece...how to clean, how to ..and how to not ..i have decided that best for me is to make my own balm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-22, 10:26 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,363
Posted By Sorin

Eh, Mark, about paint...i will do some high...

Eh, Mark, about paint...i will do some high missing spots but not the scratches ...in the end i am pleased about it but few.
About the saddle i was lucky i guess , i was found it locally with just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-22, 02:01 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,363
Posted By Sorin

Update : Today , the missing Mafac break pads...

Update : Today , the missing Mafac break pads holder have reach me. I can say i don't have enough words to thanks markk900 for these little 2 pcs :...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-22, 09:29 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,363
Posted By Sorin

Another small update : today i have snatch an...

Another small update : today i have snatch an Ideale90TB , Daniel Rebour , saddle for my project :...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-22, 03:56 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,363
Posted By Sorin

Like 1h later : - I am so happy with the results...

Like 1h later : - I am so happy with the results . Came out really well - from 3 feet looks beautiful, at least for me :) . This is before using clay bar and polish.
I must say clear coat is not in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-22, 01:51 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,363
Posted By Sorin

Small update - some goodies arrive to clean /...

Small update - some goodies arrive to clean / prep the frame
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/20221020_102954_18dcf90bb8a2a16ef3e795063caffdae001fdb6a.jpg

-...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-22, 01:56 PM
Replies: 3,247
Views: 420,002
Posted By Sorin

Classtime , nice, America , the country of all...

Classtime , nice, America , the country of all possibilities. Where i live tubulars are not so popular, so all the online shop from my country doesn't stock them . Even for those Strada , they have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-19-22, 01:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 232
Posted By Sorin

Thanks, i don't mind to buy a new axle, is just...

Thanks, i don't mind to buy a new axle, is just like 10-15$ at most , more important for me is to use those Simplex QR to keep originality but the most important is safety. Here, in Europe, these...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-22, 10:31 AM
Replies: 3,247
Views: 420,002
Posted By Sorin

I have found this locally , under 20$/ pcs ....

I have found this locally , under 20$/ pcs . Quality? Feels really cheap but i haven't ride any tubular for more than 15 years. The one i had...idk what brand feels alot more suple ....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-19-22, 10:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 232
Posted By Sorin

Thank you Andrew R Stewart , i din not receive...

Thank you Andrew R Stewart , i din not receive it yet, just trying to plan a little in advance to see how should i sort this thing and what parts to order . Although from what i read an ultra 6 is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-19-22, 05:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 232
Posted By Sorin

New hubs/axle after cold set from 120 to 126?

Hello guys, i am in the process of restauration of a Peugeot bike with 120mm OLD . I just have buy a Suntour 13-26 freewheel and from my infos i need 126mm to fit it....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-22, 06:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,271
Posted By Sorin

You are a pro cudak888 ! Nice works there. Can...

You are a pro cudak888 ! Nice works there. Can you help me with some tips ? I am thinking to cold set my Peugeot frame from 120 to 126 to instal a bigger freewheel . So i am thinking to check...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-22, 05:25 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,184
Posted By Sorin

I have order it as it is , be it. Now i have to...

I have order it as it is , be it. Now i have to deal with it - respace, remove sprocket or cold set my frame.
I have watch many videos of cold set the frame, align dropouts and is not that scarry ....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-22, 01:10 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,184
Posted By Sorin

Yep, i will take 2 to have spares! The one i...

Yep, i will take 2 to have spares!
The one i have shown you is 50€ , postage included , but can't fit to my frame . I am so dissapointed cause i am looking for about 3 weeks for something and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-22, 03:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,184
Posted By Sorin

steelbikeguy thank you verry much . Freewheel is...

steelbikeguy thank you verry much . Freewheel is 13-16 -18-20-23-26 spaced like this :...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-22, 01:26 PM
Replies: 3,247
Views: 420,002
Posted By Sorin

Thanks, i live in Europe and have limited...

Thanks, i live in Europe and have limited possibilies where to search. Veloflex offer free shipping but if i buy from bike24 they are cheaper even with 15€ shipping cost. That's why i was taking into...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-22, 11:26 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,363
Posted By Sorin

Hello guys , Anyone have an ideea how to modify a...

Hello guys , Anyone have an ideea how to modify a normal 6 speed Suntour to fit my 120mm Peugeot frame ?I have found a nice condition Suntour New Winner 13-26T , 6 speed available and i am thinking...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-22, 11:20 AM
Replies: 3,247
Views: 420,002
Posted By Sorin

Hi guys, I have a pair of Mavic aluminium rims...

Hi guys,
I have a pair of Mavic aluminium rims , measure like 20mm widh and need to buy new tubulars for my restauration process of a PA10 from '75 . I am thinking to a pair of Veloflex ProTour ,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-22, 05:30 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,184
Posted By Sorin

Hello guys , Anyone have an iddea how to...

Hello guys ,

Anyone have an iddea how to modify this normal 6 speed Suntour to fit my 120mm Peugeot frame ?
I have found a nice condition Suntour New Winner 13-26T , 6 speed available and i am...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-22, 12:27 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,363
Posted By Sorin

Yep, just need time to find all the parts . ...

Yep, just need time to find all the parts .



Np Bad Lag, too many words and put them in certain topic can be difficult for me to understand , cause English is not my main language 😅, as you...
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