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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-23, 09:20 AM
Replies: 248
Views: 13,578
Posted By rustystrings61

Many thanks to USAZorro for launching and judging...

Many thanks to USAZorro for launching and judging this year's event! I have come to realize I like the acquiring, disassembly, and reassembly process almost as much as I enjoy actually riding, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-23, 02:50 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 13,578
Posted By USAZorro

Well Alrighty. The judge has gone back through...

Well Alrighty. The judge has gone back through the whole thread and has been deliberating with himself for hours. I absolutely have to start by thanking all the people who participated in the thread...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-23, 01:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 826
Posted By Robvolz

Most amazing roadside spoke repair ever

Strange sized spoke. We had either too long or too short. And, no spoke cutting/threading tool.

this was for the Columbia Gorge ride. Car and driver consistently names it as one of the top 10...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-23, 10:26 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,892
Posted By merziac

You will be amazed at the piddly crap that gets...

You will be amazed at the piddly crap that gets in the way of what you think you'll be doing. ;)

Congrats :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-23, 07:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 458
Posted By steelbikeguy

nice to see the Jef Mallett illustration! He did...

nice to see the Jef Mallett illustration! He did a two page drawing for "how to train for a century" article in the 1994 August issue (attached below). He is now known as the creator of the Frazz...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-23, 11:03 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,808
Posted By Andy_K

I love it when a plan comes together! I...

I love it when a plan comes together!

I still need to do a bit of clean up around the masking, but this is about the go in the storage space above my garage to bake for a couple of weeks, and I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-23, 10:50 AM
Replies: 703
Views: 310,417
Posted By juvela

Model P-2 of 1973 Private Labelled For Client In MN

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Badged As Star -

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-23, 09:27 AM
Replies: 676
Views: 38,162
Posted By romperrr

BoC arrived just I returned from a hiking trip...

BoC arrived just I returned from a hiking trip over the fourth holiday. Was please to see it waiting for me. Addresses and names redacted to protect the innocent.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-23, 04:49 AM
Replies: 248
Views: 13,578
Posted By darnet

Peugeot UO-14

Ride 7 – 20.5 miles.

Been either too rainy or too hot around here to ride the last week or two, but I did get a long ride in, 20.5 miles, on June 25, a Sunday.

Started at Shady Lane Elementary...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-23, 07:57 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 36,598
Posted By beicster

My 55th birthday was last month. I was looking at...

My 55th birthday was last month. I was looking at the Mercian Cycles website and pondering the purchase of a King of Mercia for my 60th birthday. As I was building it in my head, I decided to check...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-23, 03:13 PM
Replies: 703
Views: 310,417
Posted By CO_Hoya

Found this Flamingo 24” unicycle at the local...

Found this Flamingo 24” unicycle at the local thrift store a couple of months ago. As found:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-23, 03:01 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,970
Posted By pnwgopher

update: the rust was bad enough that I decided to...

update: the rust was bad enough that I decided to get the frame sandblasted and powder coated (illusion cherry), and he did a really great job - pictures don't do this justice. I coated the inside of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-23, 12:56 AM
Replies: 21,033
Views: 2,770,657
Posted By botty kayer

I've been watching the Giro for years dreaming of...

I've been watching the Giro for years dreaming of riding some of those iconic roads, and I'm finally here. I've been in Italy for 5 days, but the forum has been borked so I've been unable to post any...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-23, 03:46 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,808
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

I am working on stepping up my rattle can paint...

I am working on stepping up my rattle can paint skillz as well. My most recent endeavor being a couple months ago. Bought a 60cm/biggest Specialized Tricross Sport Triple near the end of last year...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-23, 02:38 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 13,578
Posted By bikemig

Tough about the tornado. Your bike is super...

Tough about the tornado. Your bike is super sweet. Getting a Reynolds 531 bike on the road for the outlay of the cheapo bike contest is awesome. You're giving my Sekine SHR cheapo bike build a run...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-23, 01:22 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,808
Posted By Andy_K

Adult coloring books have got nothing on this

1971 Mercian Vincitore DIY Paint Project

I'm honestly not sure how this is going to turn out -- almost certainly not as good as this frame deserves, but just as certainly good enough to ride it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-23, 12:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 809
Posted By glenfong

Thanks for posting this issue SpeedofLite! That's...

Thanks for posting this issue SpeedofLite! That's me 50 years ago! Wow, hard to believe. This was taken during the Elysian Park Novice race in Los Angeles. I must have been an easy subject since I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-23, 12:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 372
Posted By capnjonny

1966 Varsity diet

Recently, I brought home a 35.4 pound gold metalic 1966 Varsity with roached paint to use as a base for a weight weenie build I was anxious to try but in the end I just put it on a diet and did some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-23, 08:56 AM
Replies: 1,829
Views: 74,074
Posted By AdventureManCO

Mmmkay. Seatpost done and saddle mounted. Onto...

Mmmkay. Seatpost done and saddle mounted. Onto the RD stop and running gear.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-23, 10:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 476
Posted By Nokton

Score! (Warning: Club Fuji Content)

So i was writing my last post on my old Hercules and took a brief break to look on Craigslist.

It was, for a change, a good idea. Sometimes, not often, that happens to me.

Posted was a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-23, 06:22 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,172
Posted By corsaclassic

CLASSIC AMERICAN BICYCLES - the map

Hello everybody!
I am happy to share this last project of mine, in which I redesign and mapped 180 American brands.
This time I had the chance to go beyond Road and exlore some pioneers in MTB and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-23, 04:11 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,138
Posted By bikingshearer

Not really, It's called "Cat 6 racing" and the...

Not really, It's called "Cat 6 racing" and the mantra is "just because they don't know it's a race doesn't mean I'm not winning."

:innocent:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-23, 01:23 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,970
Posted By pnwgopher

1986 Paramount - Touring edition?!?

Yesterday I decided to take a chance on a local CL ad; minimal details with only one blurry picture (below), but luckily he listed the serial number, so i knew it at least was a 63cm waterford made...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-23, 08:11 AM
Replies: 6,805
Views: 766,547
Posted By Mr. 66

The F. W. get test fit of wheels. I went to put...

The F. W. get test fit of wheels. I went to put some 126 on the back, expecting to spread to I saw that it was at 130-. So I tried some black...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-23, 11:12 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,950
Posted By beicster

I decided to pull this thread back up and provide...

I decided to pull this thread back up and provide an update. After reading all of this, I decided to try a set of 700X28 Gravel King Slicks on my Paramount touring. I have ridden enough now to say...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-23, 05:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 474
Posted By cb400bill

New Bike Day - Waterford Paramount!

Yesterday we attended the Monroe Classic Bicycle Show and Swap Meet (formally known as the Ann Arbor Classic Bike Show and Swap) for their 41st annual meet. They say it is the country's oldest and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-23, 01:59 PM
Replies: 15,236
Views: 3,872,835
Posted By Mr. 66

F. W. Evans. Rolls in from the local...

F. W. Evans. Rolls in from the local coophttps://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1538_d443416b8be37ea7375319b9d7eea4e9f7a06976.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-23, 08:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 940
Posted By juvela

----- :thumb: looks like it even...

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:thumb:

looks like it even came with a Multito and a Blackburn style rack

those MAEDA stem controls may be a replacement

IIRC original shift levers were Shimano Titlist downtubes
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-23, 11:18 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,804
Posted By Doug Fattic

I can see from the picture your frame has fairly...

I can see from the picture your frame has fairly laid back angles. Certainly not 73º parallel like is common with more modern frames. With your handlebar height nearly the same as your saddle, this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-23, 05:22 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,969
Posted By beicster

I bought this Schwinn Voyageur from barkeater ...

I bought this Schwinn Voyageur from barkeater

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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-23, 07:28 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,969
Posted By jamesdak

Seeing all these beautiful tall bikes is making...

Seeing all these beautiful tall bikes is making me feel like the midget of C&V! :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-23, 06:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 233
Posted By SpeedofLite

Road Test/Bike Review (1975) BRIDGESTONE Kabuki line (Seven Samurai)

Featured bikes are Diamond Tourer, Superlight, Submariner, Super Speed, Junior Sport, and two Super Speed "ladies" models.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-23, 11:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 192
Posted By r0ckh0und

r0ckh0und's Miyata 610

A couple of years ago I acquired this 610 frameset from a forum member. I didn't have much of a plan and then last summer this 210 presented itself as the perfect match. This thread will serve as my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-23, 08:26 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,934
Posted By MooneyBloke

Fun article that hints at my dislike of modern bike industry trends

https://www.cyclingtips.com/2018/02/jra-angry-asian-fun-isnt-four-letter-word/

I'll openly confess that I ride as much for general fitness as anything else, and I think it's helping fight the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-23, 08:27 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,359
Posted By mpetry912

this was a good discussion, altho it should...

this was a good discussion, altho it should probably be in the "lighting and electronics" section of BF. I especially liked "rm -rf"s track plot showing the 1 pps position fixes. that was new to me....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-23, 04:54 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 5,502
Posted By smd4

I was young when I bought my C&V bike (although...

I was young when I bought my C&V bike (although it probably wasn’t totally considered C&V at the time); just never got rid of it, or a newer bike, so here I am.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-23, 09:10 AM
Replies: 1,829
Views: 74,074
Posted By AdventureManCO

Careful! Posting such a nice, lovely and well...

Careful! Posting such a nice, lovely and well constructed vintage lightweight English road cycle might sully the thread:lol:


Only kidding of course. I love finding bikes like that. My find...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-23, 07:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 344
Posted By Kekec1965

Pre war nostalgia Part 2 - FW Evans

FW Evans Clubman S, 1937/38. Philips cliphead headset, Chater Lea chainset, Marsh level grip handlebars, BSA levers (one black one silver) and Monitor Climax brakes in black, Brooks B17 Flyer oval...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-23, 08:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 825
Posted By tkamd73

Entertaining article on Hub Gears

Found this in the March 30 issue of Cycling Weekly.
Tim

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-23, 01:10 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 12,776
Posted By ehcoplex

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x1432/th8_08_e832b23a10590c476ce91a327e4c42d8f429a7cc.jpg
'81 Peugeot TH8
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-23, 10:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 384
Posted By Kekec1965

FW Evans were predecessor to Evans bike shops,...

FW Evans were predecessor to Evans bike shops, which are all over the UK. The funding person was a clever marketing guy, who also happened to have few ideas of his own how to improve bikes. I had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-23, 01:30 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,482
Posted By Positron400

Thanks again - where would i get axle washers? I...

Thanks again - where would i get axle washers? I seem to be unable to find them for order online. (mind you, i am the EU).
I will likely go for the 7sp, route then. How can i tighten down the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-23, 07:24 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,482
Posted By The Golden Boy

Isn't that really the most fun part? Looking at...

Isn't that really the most fun part? Looking at other people's builds, thinking about how they got to that build, how it works, how something like that would work for you?

One of the things...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-23, 03:50 AM
Replies: 8,410
Views: 994,225
Posted By Aardwolf

Yay, £113 on Ebay: 1961 Holdsworth Cyclone (22") ...

Yay, £113 on Ebay: 1961 Holdsworth Cyclone (22")

Surface rust only everywhere I've looked so far.
Only issue I can see so far is rear OLD is 114, was expecting 120.
With GB Forged Hiduminium...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-23, 03:01 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 13,578
Posted By USAZorro

"On the Road Again" Challenges

Anyone who's spent any amount of time in C&V knows that there are many here who enjoy projects. There are also many who enjoy riding. And there are those who enjoy a bit of storytelling. And those...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-23, 11:19 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,804
Posted By desconhecido

"Hopefully, I can find decals." H Lloyd...

"Hopefully, I can find decals."

H Lloyd cycles appears to have them available.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-23, 10:02 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,285
Posted By albrt

Oh you are so wrong. ...

Oh you are so wrong.

https://skysedge.com/unsmartphones/RUSP/index.html

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-23, 02:13 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,479
Posted By 52telecaster

My son's new Paramount

My son's new paramount....

I bought this for him for 300.00 last summer. It wasn't perfect but it wasn't horrid either. This is how he has it right now....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-23, 06:07 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,370
Posted By tkamd73

I built this up a couple of years ago, no...

I built this up a couple of years ago, no stopping issues whatsoever, actually find the braking quite impressive. Lots of fun to skid too, if you don’t mind flat spotting the tires a bit.
Tim

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-23, 11:12 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 6,493
Posted By Ironfish653

Pompiere I will see your Kabuki, and raise you a...

Pompiere I will see your Kabuki, and raise you a (JDM) 1976 Bridgestone Super Light
​​​​​​ Purchased in Okinawa, refurbished in 2015; still in about 90% of it's original spec, other than the...
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