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03-07-24, 02:54 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 7,686
Posted By 75lechamp

I greatly appreciate this thread AdventureManCO ...

I greatly appreciate this thread AdventureManCO as I am in need of this kind of support. I have recently decided I need to divest much of my collection; I moved into a new house with a much smaller...
02-18-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,405
Posted By 75lechamp

One of my favorite bike books, which I bought in...

One of my favorite bike books, which I bought in 1973 and still have, is "Richard's Bicycle Book." I was always fascinated by the bike on the cover, which is EXACTLY like that Condor in your...
01-29-24, 04:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 197
Posted By 75lechamp

I have a pretty nice 4 holer, but it is currently...

I have a pretty nice 4 holer, but it is currently attached to a '78 Raleigh Pro that is for sale. Given that there seems to be no interest in the Pro, I will likely part it out. Let me know if you...
01-27-24, 08:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,523
Posted By 75lechamp

Bump for lowered price

Bump for lowered price
01-21-24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,778
Posted By 75lechamp

wildOG mine does have the braze on front....

wildOG mine does have the braze on front. Fascinating minutae on these bikes, thanks for the updates, some things you mentioned I had not heard before! ...
01-21-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,778
Posted By 75lechamp

Good point about the dating, I think these can be...

Good point about the dating, I think these can be kind of difficult to pin down during those years. I bought the frame from a guy who had gotten it from the original owner, who said he bought it new...
01-20-24, 08:56 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,778
Posted By 75lechamp

Very nice, and in my favorite Colnago color. Here...

Very nice, and in my favorite Colnago color. Here is mine, which according to the research I have seen, is a 1981 Super, same color as yours. Great bike!

...
01-11-24, 04:56 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 132
Posted By 75lechamp

Campy brake center bolts

More Campy brake parts:

1. "Patent" short bolt (recessed, rear), very nice condition, 45.5mm length $25 includes shipping
2. "Brev" medium bolt (nutted, rear), some corrosion, but nice, 63.8mm...
01-11-24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 244
Posted By 75lechamp

Campy brake lever blades

SOLD!!

Hey folks, more Campy brake parts. This time, an assortment of levers:

(1) pair of later Super Record type blades, no cable holders. Pretty sure these are unused. $30 includes shipping...
01-11-24, 04:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 163
Posted By 75lechamp

Campy brake levers and pad holders

Hey folks, here are some Campy brake parts for your consideration:

1. Decent set of Campy NR levers. Slight road rash on one blade, some corrosion on one band. Asking $65 shipped.
...
01-11-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 210
Posted By 75lechamp

Black anodized Campy NR brakeset

Hey folks, clearing more stuff out of the garage. Here is an unusual Campy brakeset, anodized black, nutted bolts, and flat QR blades. The story behind these is that they were original to my...
01-11-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,523
Posted By 75lechamp

Yes, during this period, Raleigh always measured...

Yes, during this period, Raleigh always measured Center to Top - that was the common standard back then. My other Pro is a 21.5 CTT, which is probably what you are looking for. It's funny; the...
01-11-24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,523
Posted By 75lechamp

Sure thing. top tube: 22" head tube: 5 5/8" ...

Sure thing.
top tube: 22"
head tube: 5 5/8"
standover: 32 1/8"

Thanks,

Andy
01-03-24, 10:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,523
Posted By 75lechamp

Bump for included shipping in price

Bump for included shipping in price
01-02-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 759
Posted By 75lechamp

Beautiful Paramount, great color! GLWS Andy

Beautiful Paramount, great color! GLWS

Andy
01-02-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,523
Posted By 75lechamp

Thanks Lamont Cobb , I can get you an estimate if...

Thanks Lamont Cobb , I can get you an estimate if you send me a PM with your zip. I use bike flights, which tends to be somewhat less expensive than UPS or others.

Thanks,

Andy
12-30-23, 02:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,523
Posted By 75lechamp

1978 Raleigh Professional 22.5" CTT

PRICE NOW $600 INCLUDES SHIPPING to lower 48. Thanks for looking!

Hi folks, back to thinning the herd since I have less garage space. Here is a 1978 Raleigh Pro, 22 1/2" center to top seat tube....
12-24-23, 02:08 PM
Replies: 8,760
Views: 1,091,245
Posted By 75lechamp

Super cool Weinmann centerpulls

These were hard to find, for my '64 Paramount P12 build (thank you Billy!)

...
12-07-23, 07:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 954
Posted By 75lechamp

Also, I forgot - my '73 Grand Record has this...

Also, I forgot - my '73 Grand Record has this badge, which was between the old foil and the riveted metal badge.....

...
12-07-23, 03:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 954
Posted By 75lechamp

Hey guys, for this vintage of Le Champion they...

Hey guys, for this vintage of Le Champion they had the foil headbadge. I think the riveted badge came around 1973-74. My '75 Le Champion has a foil badge as well, but it is a different "M" design.
12-06-23, 11:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 636
Posted By 75lechamp

I remember being in a similar position as you, it...

I remember being in a similar position as you, it is very confusing to try to sort out. Not sure if you have seen this but it was helpful for me....
...
12-05-23, 12:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 954
Posted By 75lechamp

1972 Motobecane Le Champion

SOLD!!

Continuing to thin the herd, as we are moving.... here is a '72 Moto Le Champion, frame size 21" CTT. Typical crazed original paint and decals. Has the standard set up including:

Special...
11-25-23, 12:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 278
Posted By 75lechamp

FS: 1975 Peugeot PX 10 21" CTT w Stronglight headset

SOLD:

Hi folks, thinning the herd. Here is a 1975 Peugeot PX10 frame, full 531, 21" center to top. Original paint, lots of chips, original decals, no dents that I can detect. Chrome is in great...
11-25-23, 10:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 391
Posted By 75lechamp

Thanks Gregory, that's is pretty interesting....

Thanks Gregory, that's is pretty interesting. Note that this particular crank is from a Raleigh Super Tourer, which had these as original.

Andy
11-25-23, 10:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 391
Posted By 75lechamp

Stronglight 93 crank, Huret Jubilee derailleurs

All SOLD, thanks!

Hi folks, cleaning out my spare parts bin. All prices include USPS priority flat rate shipping.

SOLD: Stronglight 93 crank - 170mm length, 52/40 rings, English pedal threads,...
11-16-23, 01:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 388
Posted By 75lechamp

SOLD: 1974 Raleigh Super Tourer frame 21.5" $125

SOLD! ****

Hi folks, I have a 1974 Raleigh Super Tourer frame 21.5" CTT. Original chartreuse paint, in very good condition, but not pristine. Comes with original Brampton headset. Chrome is...
10-03-23, 06:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 498
Posted By 75lechamp

A friend of mine in high school had one of those...

A friend of mine in high school had one of those silver/red GJs, I really like that combo. I think you could go with either Huret Jubilee or Suntour Cyclone front and rear, but it seems like you...
10-02-23, 04:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 498
Posted By 75lechamp

In my experience, even if you were able to...

In my experience, even if you were able to identify any numbering on the bottom bracket, these numbers don't usually provide any clues as to year identification. I can tell you that I have had a...
09-16-23, 11:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 298
Posted By 75lechamp

Hey thanks! My main interest would be the...

Hey thanks!

My main interest would be the Titan/Maes-Kint combo:
...
09-16-23, 11:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 298
Posted By 75lechamp

WTT: Phil Wood 36H 126/100 hubs

Hi folks, I have a pretty nice Phil Wood hub set, early, 36 hole, 126mm rear spacing. Super smooth, these have the stainless steel barrels with slight corrosion in places. I got these as part of a...
09-10-23, 06:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 718
Posted By 75lechamp

I did find a link to the '73 Paramount specs...

I did find a link to the '73 Paramount specs document: http://www.schwinnbikeforum.com/SLDB/Adobe/1973%20Paramount%20Catalog.pdf

I believe that the P10-9 and P15-9 both shared the same frame, a...
09-10-23, 04:29 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,413
Posted By 75lechamp

I have never done a color job, but second the...

I have never done a color job, but second the endorsement above for Spraymax 2K which I have successfully used for spraying clear over decals. It wetsands really well, and after a few days is super...
09-10-23, 04:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 718
Posted By 75lechamp

That is a very good question. Although I have...

That is a very good question. Although I have temporarily put a NR RD on it, the orginal spec was a "Le Tour" derailleur (which I have, below), and a Regina 14-16-19-25-31 freewheel, which I just...
09-10-23, 03:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 718
Posted By 75lechamp

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/314a648f_e892_4fd6_8ea4_a9e9cab41ae3_1_201_a_5d91ad7d16eb54a983a756b9c538dc58973ad4d9.jpeg
Oval logo 1/A, Giro d'Italia...
09-10-23, 03:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 718
Posted By 75lechamp

'73 Paramount P15-9 build - J7373

Well, here is Paramount #5.... a very nice 1973 P15-9, serial number J7373 (September 1973, 73rd frame that month, kind of cool). I had my local painter redo the original color, Silver Mist. At...
09-07-23, 11:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 869
Posted By 75lechamp

Finished for now....

Thanks everyone for the input! I have temporarily completed this project, still waiting for arrival of a set of the GB Ventoux (map) bars and the 3TTT Record stem. To get a ride in, I put on a...
09-04-23, 06:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,391
Posted By 75lechamp

Back to the future - retrofit Stronglight cottered crank

I decided to return the Paramount back to what would have been the stock configuration as much as possible. Although I bought it from the daughter of the original owner, she could not really recall...
09-04-23, 06:14 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 44,645
Posted By 75lechamp

Nice score, and welcome to the Moto club! Other...

Nice score, and welcome to the Moto club! Other folks chiming in are right; you never know what you'll get with seat post sizes on these. I have a '75 Le Champion (the silver lilac year, pictured...
08-30-23, 06:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 374
Posted By 75lechamp

DeRosa Chorus vs C Record

I've been in the process of gradually replacing some of the Chorus parts on my De Rosa to C Record. Here is how that went:

Replaced the Chorus RD with a C Record:

...
08-30-23, 06:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 869
Posted By 75lechamp

Thank you for that! I wish I could remember where...

Thank you for that! I wish I could remember where I saw where it indicated H numbers were 1974. I am sure you are exactly right.
08-29-23, 03:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 869
Posted By 75lechamp

Yes, I do need the 25.4 size - I have noticed...

Yes, I do need the 25.4 size - I have noticed that one way to positively identify one of these is the presence of the "Evian" engraving. However, I do have one of these on my '74 Raleigh Pro that...
08-27-23, 06:10 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 869
Posted By 75lechamp

I do have the correct Weinmann levers with the...

I do have the correct Weinmann levers with the larger holes, with white Carlton hoods. I made a guess on the seat binder bolt, which was original on my '74 Super Tourer, would be curious to know if...
08-26-23, 07:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 869
Posted By 75lechamp

New Build: 1973/74 Raleigh RRA

Hey folks, this is a build where I somehow acquired a lot of parts before the frame showed up, which is serendipity especially in the case of a Raleigh RRA, which was only made for one year and does...
08-25-23, 04:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 576
Posted By 75lechamp

French spindle, English crank?

I have been collecting parts for my '67 Paramount to put it back to original spec. One of these components is the steel Stronglight cottered crank and Stronglight BB. So far, I have a Stronglight 54...
08-21-23, 06:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,588
Posted By 75lechamp

I find this topic very interesting, as I too have...

I find this topic very interesting, as I too have a few Raleighs in the 21 1/2" size, namely a Professional MkIV, an International, an RRA and a Super Tourer. I went out to the bike garage and...
08-16-23, 11:43 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 969
Posted By 75lechamp

Very cool old P12! I am curious about where the...

Very cool old P12! I am curious about where the serial number is on the earlier P12s. I have a December '67 P12 (I don't think it is a touring model, but I do know it is a P12 based on non chrome...
08-14-23, 04:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 430
Posted By 75lechamp

Good question, I have had these for a while, and...

Good question, I have had these for a while, and the adapter came with it. I think it might be one of the reproductions that used to be available, not sure if they still are
08-14-23, 12:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 430
Posted By 75lechamp

Huret Jubilee derailleurs - NO LONGER FOR SALE

NO LONGER FOR SALE

Hi folks, I have a complete Huret Jubilee derailleur set, including:

Rear derailleur, early short spring version, short cage. This is the version set up to work on Huret...
08-14-23, 11:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 937
Posted By 75lechamp

Bump for price reduction

Bump for price reduction
08-08-23, 10:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,841
Posted By 75lechamp

I will put in a plug for Gus Salmon. He does some...

I will put in a plug for Gus Salmon. He does some fantastic work.

https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=gus%20salmon%20decals
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