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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-20-19, 01:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,754
Posted By fdx

Few more things to do. Headbadge, some dacals....

Few more things to do. Headbadge, some dacals. Maybe new chainring as chain skipping a bit... But mostly finished.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-18-19, 02:55 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,754
Posted By fdx

Started restoration. ...

Started restoration.

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Forum: Framebuilders
02-22-19, 11:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,914
Posted By fdx

Tubes will be shorten by 80-90% , plan is on...

Tubes will be shorten by 80-90% , plan is on drawing below. its based on velocino (based on Anderson patent from 1899)
Wheelbase is very short and front wheel small, overlap is not an issue. just a...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-20-19, 09:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,914
Posted By fdx

this is a frame to try on - its a donor bike that...

this is a frame to try on - its a donor bike that will end in scrapyard so, not much to loose. I have some experience with welding and soldering. and just doing first steps in brazing.

Thank you...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-20-19, 12:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,914
Posted By fdx

Question about un-brazing

For some time now I'm reading about brazing. I got myself a proper torch (just need oxygen and fuel). As I live in Ireland no chance for proper course... have to do it on my own.

I have an ladies...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-18, 11:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 511
Posted By fdx

I have brand new sealed cardridge. but 50yo bike...

I have brand new sealed cardridge. but 50yo bike doesn not deserve that... she should have campagnolo... anyway I will install what i have and keep looking for something with soul...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-18, 08:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 511
Posted By fdx

Bottom bracket. BSA. Italian - quetion

I'm building classic racer based on Mario Peloso frame.
I just got full set of gran sport and set of wheels. but bottom bracket is english type 1.37x24TPI and I need Italian 36mm ...
I suppose...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-31-18, 12:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,538
Posted By fdx

Thank you. I hope I'll manage to learn frame...

Thank you. I hope I'll manage to learn frame building on my own (at least build ridable bike that will survive a bit more than two blocks ).

I build my first computer on my own from scrap parts -...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-30-18, 11:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,538
Posted By fdx

Old framebuilder books

I'm looking for an old, vintage books about frame building. the older the better.

(is there any online course- apart from those few youtube videos- about frame brazing etc? I know that there is...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-26-18, 02:54 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,754
Posted By fdx

I found it on adverts. it was 150euro. expensive...

I found it on adverts. it was 150euro. expensive but it is a decent vintage frame. very light and quite small. I think made for someone not taller than 170cm
In Ireland everything is overpriced....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-25-18, 04:40 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,754
Posted By fdx

update for research. I got in contact with...

update for research.
I got in contact with Cosimo - 70yo bicycle mechanic who has small bicycle workshop in Spinetta Marengo near Alessandria, Italy
- he was working for Mario Peloso and after...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-19-18, 04:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,897
Posted By fdx

If JohnDThompson is right and that is the tool...

If JohnDThompson is right and that is the tool you need.. like most common freewheel tool that exists.. what kind of bicycle workshop wouldnt have one ?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-18, 11:00 PM
Replies: 2,562
Views: 964,348
Posted By fdx

Handlebar was off recumbent bike (I think it...

Handlebar was off recumbent bike (I think it could be optima lynx)
Brake levers are tektro RL570 (or similar) usually used on top of racing dropbar in a cross country cycling to allow to handle top...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-17-18, 09:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,897
Posted By fdx

This one is quite modern and every workshop...

This one is quite modern and every workshop should have one.

more likely on old bike:...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-17-18, 06:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,897
Posted By fdx

Check Z-bend spokes. With that you can replace...

Check Z-bend spokes. With that you can replace broken spoke without removing freewheel. (Perfect if you are on a trip and spoke will brake)
you need special z-bend pliers to make spokes like that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-18, 12:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,620
Posted By fdx

Bicycle history surprise me every time. You can...

Bicycle history surprise me every time. You can find old, old equipment better than much newer one. I dont know if some patents hold other people and companies to move over? Like you can find early...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-18, 04:23 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 12,996
Posted By fdx

I'm selling bikes as well. for me its a hobby - I...

I'm selling bikes as well. for me its a hobby - I have full time job that covers everything - but if your hobby makes some profit? even better. Sometimes I'm selling bike at or even below cost of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-18, 02:08 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 12,996
Posted By fdx

My adventure with bicycles started with two local...

My adventure with bicycles started with two local drunkers... (sounds a bit odd)

As a teenager (early teen) at the beginning of 90's I had 16inch foldable bike which I got at the holy communion...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-18, 09:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,059
Posted By fdx

That would look nice... I wonder how tough is...

That would look nice... I wonder how tough is that and if rim brakes would not destroy it... for disc brakes its not hard to waterprint wood effect into rims. Anyway. I have some wood veneer to try...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-18, 08:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,059
Posted By fdx

I know you can buy them... as well you can just...

I know you can buy them... as well you can just buy racer from 1930's ... They are a bit expensive... (one rim would cost more than I want to spend on whole project...)

I was thinking to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-18, 07:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,059
Posted By fdx

Repainting classic bicycle

I wonder if anyone here know how to repaint bicycle the way that paint look like its old.
there is something special in look of old paint with gloss fade etc. and you can tell right away this bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-18, 11:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,684
Posted By fdx

Rust? What rust? You know nothing about rust......

Rust? What rust? You know nothing about rust... come to Ireland youll see how the real rust looks like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-18, 03:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,684
Posted By fdx

When I moved to Ireland I bought my first bike...

When I moved to Ireland I bought my first bike here on car boot sale. I asked for price.
guy said 30 (in ireland it sounds like "thorty" - almost like forty) I said I'll pay thirty, guy agreed with...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-28-18, 02:06 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,754
Posted By fdx

I found someone in Alessandria on warmshowers...

I found someone in Alessandria on warmshowers website who will be so kind to ask around. maybe I'll find some more info about it.

Thank you again
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-27-18, 02:19 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,754
Posted By fdx

Maurice. BIG BIG THANK YOU it could be Mario...

Maurice. BIG BIG THANK YOU
it could be Mario Peloso work.
I'll try to investigate it a little more to confirm that if possible. or maybe someone (friends or family of Mario) would have some sort...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-25-18, 11:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,754
Posted By fdx

Seat post 28mm Bottom bracket is slightly...

Seat post 28mm
Bottom bracket is slightly larger than english type. I'm unable to check what thread it is at the moment rought messure shows 35mm .

Sign on seat lug is ERRERA with possible F, H T...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-25-18, 06:47 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,754
Posted By fdx

I'll check thread and seatpost size in the...

I'll check thread and seatpost size in the evening.

Never realize that there are letters in there... I looked at the frame closely but not close enough... Need to take some strong light and...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
09-25-18, 02:28 AM
Replies: 1,497
Views: 541,155
Posted By fdx

Thats my baby: Raw steel protected with boiled...

Thats my baby: Raw steel protected with boiled linseed oil.

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Saddle upgrade...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-24-18, 11:39 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,754
Posted By fdx

Those holes are one inch apart, just top off the...

Those holes are one inch apart, just top off the middle of head part.
I compared tubes to another bike that I know for sure it wasnt painted as I got raw frame from frame builder and I think this...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-24-18, 10:02 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,754
Posted By fdx

The only braze-on is that little thing on...

The only braze-on is that little thing on chainstay.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-18, 12:10 AM
Replies: 2,562
Views: 964,348
Posted By fdx

One of the best bikes I made, not mine anymore......

One of the best bikes I made, not mine anymore...


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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-24-18, 12:02 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,754
Posted By fdx

I got nice frame. but what is it?

I made a good deal on very nice frame.
Raw steel - previous owner states it was never painted and frame is probably made in 1970's. (it could also be professionally stripped and cleaned but I can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-18, 02:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,974
Posted By fdx

I was thinking about map oxy torch and 25%silver...

I was thinking about map oxy torch and 25%silver rod. that sould do the job.
Forum: Introductions
09-22-18, 02:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 426
Posted By fdx

hello

hello
Forum: Introductions
09-22-18, 02:00 PM
Replies: 9
Hi
Views: 1,194
Posted By fdx

hello

hello
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-18, 01:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,974
Posted By fdx

I have that bike for free.. no money on it so...

I have that bike for free.. no money on it so far.
I'll scavenge dropouts from donor frame (scrap - free)
Only money will go to brazing rod (2.50 euro) and some gas for torch... all together 10...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-18, 10:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,974
Posted By fdx

Dropouts are brazed into stays. That additional...

Dropouts are brazed into stays. That additional piece of metal is most probably welded. (I tried magnet on all parts - dropout, stay and that added piece is steel and magnet also holds into metal...
Forum: Introductions
09-22-18, 08:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 396
Posted By fdx

four more posts and I can.

four more posts and I can.
Forum: Introductions
09-21-18, 03:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 294
Posted By fdx

hello

hello
Forum: Introductions
09-21-18, 03:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 422
Posted By fdx

Hello

Hello
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-18, 03:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,974
Posted By fdx

Frame is raleigh Dynatech delta 525. it is a mixt...

Frame is raleigh Dynatech delta 525. it is a mixt of metals... main tubes are titanium, lugs are aluminium (main tubes are glued in), front fork and rear triangle is steel.
I was thinking of use...
Forum: Introductions
09-21-18, 03:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 396
Posted By fdx

Welcome from Ireland

I live in Ireland. near Cork
For almost 30 years I'm collecting unwanted bicycles from scrapyard to fix them and hand over, use or sell. My little hobby started when I couldnt afford to buy a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-18, 06:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,974
Posted By fdx

Replacing rear dropout

Hello
I have interesting frame (main tubes are titanium, forks - front and rear are steel).
drive side dropout is damaged, I can see that someone tried to weld something there...
So rear dropouts...
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