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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-21, 04:45 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 7,881
Posted By G.Varela

Exactly right!

Exactly right!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-21, 04:04 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 7,881
Posted By G.Varela

Now that we're on the subject, and all...

Now that we're on the subject, and all enthusiasts seem to have responded. I have a question, did any of you guys splurge on a bike with your stimulus money?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-21, 05:08 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 7,881
Posted By G.Varela

I only collect bikes because I'm too poor to...

I only collect bikes because I'm too poor to collect exotic antique cars. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-21, 04:03 PM
Replies: 3,554
Views: 440,859
Posted By G.Varela

She's a bit shy. Three years now since we found...

She's a bit shy. Three years now since we found her behind a shopping center. Her name is kitty....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-21, 07:52 AM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,548,357
Posted By G.Varela

Yes it was. I thought it was odd too.

Yes it was. I thought it was odd too.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-21, 11:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,366
Posted By G.Varela

Lots of nice alternatives out there, but you know...

Lots of nice alternatives out there, but you know how it is, you get something in your head, and it's got to be that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-21, 10:26 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,012
Posted By G.Varela

Beautiful bike. Is that a Reynolds 531 frame?

Beautiful bike. Is that a Reynolds 531 frame?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-21, 10:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,366
Posted By G.Varela

Campagnolo brake levers

Hi guys. I have a question. Why do vintage campy levers go for so much coin? It turns out that if I want to have full campy on my latest resto, I'm going to have to pay more for the levers than for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-21, 10:06 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,548,357
Posted By G.Varela

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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I have a confession to make. I was given this bike, but I was not able to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-21, 09:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,302
Posted By G.Varela

Thanks for the reply bro. I don't fail to...

Thanks for the reply bro. I don't fail to recognize the technological advancements on the carbon bikes. Technology is the future, no doubt about it. I just really like those steel machines man. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-21, 09:41 PM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,208
Posted By G.Varela

Three different projects, and it is way too much....

Three different projects, and it is way too much. Canadian Peugeot ps14, 1981 Peugeot pxn10, 1987 scwhinn paramount. To be honest the Paramount has taken center stage, I cant wait to ride that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-21, 08:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,302
Posted By G.Varela

I own one carbon bike.

I never ride it. It just feels dead to me, no feed back, it doesn't talk like steel. I don't know, what do you guys think?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-28-21, 06:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,371
Posted By G.Varela

That's funny because that's more or less how my...

That's funny because that's more or less how my situation goes most of the time, lol. I can only hide them for so long before I get caught, I swear that woman has eagle eyes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-21, 04:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,105
Posted By G.Varela

Nice score man. That Mont-Cenis is beautiful....

Nice score man. That Mont-Cenis is beautiful. I've always wanted one, in gold though. I have the triathlon version of that bike and it is my favorite bike to ride.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-21, 06:53 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 54,854
Posted By G.Varela

Picked up this one last night. It's a bit rough,...

Picked up this one last night. It's a bit rough, but I'll have fun bringing it back to life....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-14-21, 03:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,371
Posted By G.Varela

She's a bit heavy, but wow, Que Bella!!! :love:

She's a bit heavy, but wow, Que Bella!!! :love:
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-14-21, 03:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,371
Posted By G.Varela

Good deal or not?

Hello boys!

Paid $150.00 for this beauty last night. Here she is after a little clean up, and a new saddle. In perfect riding condition. She's currently being hidden from my wife lest she kill me...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-21, 01:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,304
Posted By G.Varela

It's a B under the cable guide. I guess that...

It's a B under the cable guide. I guess that makes it a Beaulieu bike. :thumb:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-21, 09:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,304
Posted By G.Varela

Thanks man.

Thanks man.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-21, 09:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,304
Posted By G.Varela

Sorry my blue one was an Ebay frameset purchase...

Sorry my blue one was an Ebay frameset purchase so I have no idea what shifters it originally came with. I do love those bikes though lol!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-21, 08:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,304
Posted By G.Varela

Thanks for the reply. Here's a pic of the serial...

Thanks for the reply. Here's a pic of the serial on the BB. It reads 0065451....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-21, 07:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,304
Posted By G.Varela

Thanks for the reply. For some reason all the...

Thanks for the reply. For some reason all the catalogs show pearl white or metallic blue for all PXN10 through the years.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-21, 07:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,304
Posted By G.Varela

PXN10 Question

Hi guys,
I bought this PXN that I intent to restore but I can't figure out what year it is. None of the PXN offerings in the brochures are of that color. It's a full 531 bike, and as you can see it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-21, 04:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,680
Posted By G.Varela

She's a beauty!

She's a beauty!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-21, 04:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,718
Posted By G.Varela

This is the only DBR Strada model that I've seen...

This is the only DBR Strada model that I've seen online, and the bike is located out of the country. Built with Columbus Genius as mentioned. Mine is a Strada II model. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-21, 06:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,140
Posted By G.Varela

I hope I never get to that painful conclusion as...

I hope I never get to that painful conclusion as you put it, and I wonder what little treasures you have in storage when you're selling that beautiful blue bike.:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-21, 08:58 PM
Replies: 373
Views: 110,603
Posted By G.Varela

Surly an upgraded TdF model. Some really nice...

Surly an upgraded TdF model. Some really nice parts though :). If any body is interested in the frame, I'll let it go for just shipping charges. Or better yet, a trade for something French of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-21, 07:51 PM
Replies: 373
Views: 110,603
Posted By G.Varela

Just picked up my first Gitane. It came with an...

Just picked up my first Gitane. It came with an interesting combination of Simplex and Campagnolo parts. Unfortunately this frame is huge.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-20, 08:53 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 18,696
Posted By G.Varela

Like this one? ...

Like this one?

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/tria3_91b9014b6fa21589a7355c4ed684432f47403304.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-20, 08:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,718
Posted By G.Varela

There she is, a Pesenti in disguise. Those...

There she is, a Pesenti in disguise. Those Shimano aero levers rattle like crazy though.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-20, 10:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,718
Posted By G.Varela

She's taking shape. I'm debating between 8 speed...

She's taking shape. I'm debating between 8 speed downtube shifters, and aero levers; or I have a set of 5600 10 speed shifters. What do you guys think? I'm leaning towards downtubes. Also, finding...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-20, 01:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,718
Posted By G.Varela

I was able to get the original wheels from the...

I was able to get the original wheels from the person that sold me the frame. I love the anodized blue color. I serviced the wheels last night, but couldn't take the freehub off,
apparently a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-20, 03:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,718
Posted By G.Varela

This thing is an enigma to say the least....

This thing is an enigma to say the least. Nivacrom frame and all.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-20, 02:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,718
Posted By G.Varela

Mystery Frame

Hi guys, I picked up this interesting frameset but I can't seem to find any info on it other than it's a Diamondback DBR, the model Strada II seems absent from any web reference page. The fork...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-20, 05:27 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,518
Posted By G.Varela

I just got this 930 in a trade. Its clean and...

I just got this 930 in a trade. Its clean and untouched. I love it.

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/930_7c9282aacd25350a99b8ae794582a261d6128a94.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-20, 10:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,056
Posted By G.Varela

Nice score man. I wish I had the same luck...

Nice score man. I wish I had the same luck finding my high school bike. A Canadian, Peugeot PS20 or PS28 would do also. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-16, 10:20 AM
Replies: 3,867
Views: 1,128,806
Posted By G.Varela

A PX60 in working progress

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/gvare001/IMG_3165.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-16, 05:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 13,141
Posted By G.Varela

If you have a known French cup, hold it next to...

If you have a known French cup, hold it next to your hubs against a light and compare the threads. They should line up if both are French.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-16, 11:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,766
Posted By G.Varela

The Sunlites would be perfect size wise. Stock...

The Sunlites would be perfect size wise. Stock PX60's fenders were kind of short from the pics I've seen. The Sunlites are crazy cheap too. Any quality issues with yours?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-16, 11:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,766
Posted By G.Varela

Is too bad that the VO stainless don't come in...

Is too bad that the VO stainless don't come in 30'ish mm sizes. I want fenders so bad right now, those classics with them are just amazing. I must be getting old for real!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-16, 09:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,766
Posted By G.Varela

Google alert eh! Is that why the good stuff...

Google alert eh! Is that why the good stuff always flies fast?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-16, 08:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,766
Posted By G.Varela

Those are neat. I'm going to look them up. Thanks!

Those are neat. I'm going to look them up. Thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-16, 07:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,766
Posted By G.Varela

Vintage bike fenders.

Hi guys!
Anybody knows a good source for fenders?
I'm working on a Peugeot PX60 that I think really needs fenders to achieve the look.
I got 700c x 25 wheels on it.
Here she is right now, freshly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-16, 03:25 PM
Replies: 3,867
Views: 1,128,806
Posted By G.Varela

Thanks for the compliment! I took it for a quick...

Thanks for the compliment! I took it for a quick spin last evening, and I just couldn't wipe the grin off my face the whole time. Maybe it was just that moment of satisfaction after all the work, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-16, 04:54 PM
Replies: 3,867
Views: 1,128,806
Posted By G.Varela

Just finished putting this one together with most...

Just finished putting this one together with most of my spare parts.

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/gvare001/IMG_2966.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-16, 10:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,978
Posted By G.Varela

@verktyg...

@verktyg (http://www.bikeforums.net/members/verktyg-61614.html)

Wow!!! Thanks for sharing your time, and knowledge.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-16, 06:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,978
Posted By G.Varela

Here's a pic. 526028

Here's a pic.

526028
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-16, 05:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,978
Posted By G.Varela

So after reading some older posts, and checking...

So after reading some older posts, and checking back on the bike, it seems that I have a hybrid type hanger. One which can accept either type of derailleur.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-16, 05:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,978
Posted By G.Varela

Yeah, my 85 Triathlon with the simplex dropouts...

Yeah, my 85 Triathlon with the simplex dropouts is also threaded, so who knows.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-16, 03:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,978
Posted By G.Varela

Peugeot PXN10 question.

Hi guys.
I recently pick up a blue PXN10 frame, and upon examination I noticed that the rear derailleur mount is threaded.
Did Peugeot ever had factory rear threaded derailleurs on that Model?
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