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Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-15, 02:33 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,622
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Thanks... the 6500 series is the last Shimano...

Thanks... the 6500 series is the last Shimano group that I felt looked appropriate on a vintage bicycle and the performance is outstanding... as much as I love the performance of the new Shimano road...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-15, 02:08 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,622
Posted By Sixty Fiver

The old boy is almost 40 years old now......

The old boy is almost 40 years old now... upgraded the wheels to some Campagnolo laced to formula hubs (for now) and the drivetrain to Ultegra 6503 8 speed.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-14, 04:12 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,622
Posted By Sixty Fiver

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/2014roncoo...

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/2014roncooperultegra2.JPG
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-14, 03:57 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,622
Posted By Sixty Fiver

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/2014roncoo...

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/2014roncoopernew.JPG
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-13, 12:19 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,622
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Some vintage steel... I love this old Italian...

Some vintage steel... I love this old Italian girl.

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/2013garlattimillcreek%20(4).JPG
1973 Garlatti (with many upgrades).
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-13, 04:08 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,622
Posted By Sixty Fiver

At this time of year, with the roads being a...

At this time of year, with the roads being a minefield of potholes, loose sand, water, and some icy patches the road bikes have to wait a while before they get to come out and play... to that end I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-12, 08:56 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,622
Posted By Sixty Fiver

I love both these bikes... the Proctor came to me...

I love both these bikes... the Proctor came to me with a mish mash of cast off parts so I am in the process of upgrading and updating everything with a full 600 8 speed group and once the new wheels...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-12, 01:03 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,622
Posted By Sixty Fiver

1990's steel with some relatively modern...

1990's steel with some relatively modern upgrades... and a few more are coming.

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/2012proctor600tri1.JPG
Proctor Custom

My vintage racing bike can hold...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-12, 11:40 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,622
Posted By Sixty Fiver

It is a Raleigh... crisper pictures would really...

It is a Raleigh... crisper pictures would really help but it is a later model that looks like it is built on a Reynold's tube set so should be pretty decent.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-12, 12:40 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,622
Posted By Sixty Fiver

That looks so badass. Reducing the carbon...

That looks so badass.

Reducing the carbon footprint here by a little bit...

Something vintage and steel...

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/2012commodoreccm1.JPG
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-12, 12:32 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,622
Posted By Sixty Fiver

I have had more than a few folks ask if I could...

I have had more than a few folks ask if I could do the same level of custom work to their 20's as I have done to mine... if I was not a frame builder and had deeper pockets I would have just bought a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-12, 11:44 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,622
Posted By Sixty Fiver

For those suffering from carbon overload... my...

For those suffering from carbon overload... my separable tourer has been pretending that he's a road bike as I have been testing the frame and gearing modifications before I tear things down for...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-12, 08:56 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,622
Posted By Sixty Fiver

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/2012procto...

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/2012proctor4.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-12, 09:07 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,622
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Could not resist the locally built, custom made...

Could not resist the locally built, custom made Proctor... bathroom scale says it weighs 20.5 with that boat anchor of a back wheel.

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/2012proctor3.jpg
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-11, 02:36 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,622
Posted By Sixty Fiver

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/2011cooper...

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/2011cooper1.JPG
More pics for those who love the classics -...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-11, 12:01 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,622
Posted By Sixty Fiver

My 11 year old daughter's new road bike... :) ...

My 11 year old daughter's new road bike... :)

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/2011daniracer2.JPG

Am already planning on upgrades.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-10, 10:57 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,622
Posted By Sixty Fiver

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/roncooper1...

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/roncooper1.JPG
http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/roncooper1.JPG
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-10, 05:14 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,622
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Set up my spare wheels yesterday... great for...

Set up my spare wheels yesterday... great for urban bombing.

http://ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/cooper2010conti1.JPG
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-10, 12:03 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,622
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Thanks... it is a 1954 Raleigh Sports road...

Thanks... it is a 1954 Raleigh Sports road conversion and is a project I have had in the works for quite a while.

In colour...

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/1954raleighsports7.JPG
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-10, 03:29 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,622
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Newest addition... :) ...

Newest addition... :)

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/1954raleighsports8sepia.JPG
Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-10, 03:34 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,622
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Nice !

Nice !
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-09, 12:56 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,622
Posted By Sixty Fiver

I don't own a white garage door... one for the...

I don't own a white garage door... one for the vintage folks.

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/cooper1a.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-09, 01:03 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,622
Posted By Sixty Fiver

1973 Raleigh Gran Sport... with her 27 by 7/8...

1973 Raleigh Gran Sport... with her 27 by 7/8 Avocets.

Sweet tyres.

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/rigida7.JPG
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-08, 12:35 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,622
Posted By Sixty Fiver

I swapped out the spd road pedals for Superbe's...

I swapped out the spd road pedals for Superbe's with clips and replaced the Selle Italia with some vintage leather and the weight gain was well worth it.

She (a 1973 Raleigh Gran Sport) is now...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-08, 12:51 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,622
Posted By Sixty Fiver

My ride today... 1957 Peugeot PLX8 Grande. ...

My ride today... 1957 Peugeot PLX8 Grande.

She's going to get her 4 speed block installed... :)

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/edithside1.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-08, 01:33 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,622
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Already posted in C&V and a few other places but...

Already posted in C&V and a few other places but is 1948 vintage enough ?

It is a true roadster.

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/1948Rudge45front.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-08, 11:21 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,622
Posted By Sixty Fiver

You are annoyed because a single speed or fixed...

You are annoyed because a single speed or fixed gear bicycle does not conform to what your idea of a road bike should be and I would bet you sifted through all the posts in this thread the fixed gear...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-08, 08:43 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,622
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Briar -= I think the point here is that a fixed...

Briar -= I think the point here is that a fixed gear or singlespeed bike can be used as a road bike (and many people do this) whereas a geared road bike is not a single speed or a fixed gear.

I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-08, 08:13 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,622
Posted By Sixty Fiver

gary - That S Works is gorgeous and I love those...

gary - That S Works is gorgeous and I love those wheels.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-08, 08:12 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,622
Posted By Sixty Fiver

MIN - Again...the new Gangster looks pretty good...

MIN - Again...the new Gangster looks pretty good ( except for those bars :) ) and I apologize for posting a picture of yet another mediocre bike although there is a point to be made here.

For...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-08, 01:09 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,622
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Had this one for a while but needed new bars to...

Had this one for a while but needed new bars to replace the risers I found it with...

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/edithside2.jpg
1957 Peugeot PLX 8 Grande
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-08, 09:10 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,622
Posted By Sixty Fiver

And now for something completely different... my...

And now for something completely different... my folding fixed gear road bike.

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/forrestfixed1.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-08, 06:08 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,622
Posted By Sixty Fiver

velcro - I love the frame work at the seat stay...

velcro - I love the frame work at the seat stay on the BMC.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-08, 07:45 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,622
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Yep... I paid a whopping $10.00 for my Gran...

Yep... I paid a whopping $10.00 for my Gran Sports which is all lugged 531 goodness.

Salvaged the Dura Ace brakes from a wreck and spent a little time wiring for the the 600 Arabesque group (paid...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-08, 12:42 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,622
Posted By Sixty Fiver

My vintage lightweight... a 1973 Raleigh Carlton...

My vintage lightweight... a 1973 Raleigh Carlton Gran Sports (Reynolds 531 frame and fork). It is fitted out with a Shimano 600 Arabesque group (c 1979) and Dura Ace centre pulls (c 1974) and is...
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