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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-23, 05:49 PM
Replies: 2,962
Views: 833,020
Posted By brewerkz

'46 Higgins Ultralight

I bought this bike in Dayton Ohio. I suspect it came back with a serviceman after WW2. I stripped and repainted it with SprayBike products. Tried to get to more period correct parts. One challenge is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-23, 04:53 PM
Replies: 2,962
Views: 833,020
Posted By bulgie

Those Shimano UF verticals always crack, for a...

Those Shimano UF verticals always crack, for a stong and/or high-mileage rider. It's no reflection on Merz's skill as a framebuilder. (I know, you didn't say it was, but someone might be thinking...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-23, 02:33 PM
Replies: 2,962
Views: 833,020
Posted By Mr. 66

Original hoods, and my grubby paws since...

Original hoods, and my grubby paws since 1984https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2158_8fce63982b8891ea0e918c56bdb5e6c73c9cb042.jpgand after...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-23, 06:48 PM
Replies: 1,369
Views: 426,737
Posted By steine13

But the donation that REALLY blew up my skirt is...

But the donation that REALLY blew up my skirt is this originally equipped, super cool 1986 ST600. Cool to me, anyway.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-23, 05:58 PM
Replies: 6,831
Views: 769,390
Posted By jamesdak

Yep, over the years I've used hose clamps more...

Yep, over the years I've used hose clamps more than once. They work just fine too and like you say, can be positioned out of the way.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-23, 06:42 AM
Replies: 6,831
Views: 769,390
Posted By jamesdak

This morning I just fixed one minor issue with...

This morning I just fixed one minor issue with the Motta. It was only setup for one bottle cage which is a problem for me. I need two on almost all my rides and hate carrying one in my jersey...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-23, 10:25 PM
Replies: 6,831
Views: 769,390
Posted By repechage

I never got to see it run. The build was amazing...

I never got to see it run. The build was amazing to see. Bryant showed off the secret design weapon when my father caught it, the underside of the chassis was very close to the ground up front and...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-23, 12:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,128
Posted By noquarter1

Lessons Learned from my First Century

Hey All,

I've been cycling for a pretty short period of time (~2 months) and yesterday completed my first 100 mile ride. As I'm a pretty hefty guy (300 lbs), the ride wasn't quick, but the point...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-23, 09:09 PM
Replies: 6,831
Views: 769,390
Posted By etherhuffer

Hmmm… last time I used one of those was on a 73...

Hmmm… last time I used one of those was on a 73 Nova. Thought about it a while, dug a bit…..I have one! Tell a garage you want your wheel cylinder reconditioned these days and wait for the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-23, 02:12 PM
Replies: 6,831
Views: 769,390
Posted By SurferRosa

Almost completed this Falcon I picked up as a...

Almost completed this Falcon I picked up as a frameset. Right from the start, had sorta a tough time installing the headset when the upper race went on smoothly, but I installed it on the bottom of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-23, 09:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 417
Posted By imabeliever1

First ride 1987 Peugeot

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-23, 08:42 PM
Replies: 6,831
Views: 769,390
Posted By etherhuffer

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

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_3151_fce5a6ad2a21a1ef05891d9578325593f7148543.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-23, 07:54 AM
Replies: 6,831
Views: 769,390
Posted By Mr. 66

Here is the winner of the Walla Walla County Fair...

Here is the winner of the Walla Walla County Fair Demolition Derby, curtesy of Melody...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-23, 11:18 AM
Replies: 6,831
Views: 769,390
Posted By non-fixie

For an upcoming vacation trip I wanted to add a...

For an upcoming vacation trip I wanted to add a front bag to mrs non-fixie's De Vos. So a small front rack and a bag support were needed.

This bike is fitted with single pivot side-pull brakes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-23, 01:18 AM
Replies: 6,831
Views: 769,390
Posted By Nemosengineer

This frame was bought, shipped, lost. refunded,...

This frame was bought, shipped, lost. refunded, found, offered back to me at a better price, bought again, shipped again, and finally received today.

A 1985 53cm Dave Moulton Recherche. The spec...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-23, 09:07 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,036
Posted By Roger M

I fixed a gouged up seatpost a couple of years...

I fixed a gouged up seatpost a couple of years back. A vise and several different grades of sandpaper, followed by some aluminum polish. Not perfect, but definitely presentable.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-23, 08:02 AM
Replies: 6,831
Views: 769,390
Posted By mechanicmatt

Finished the second wheel today. There's a black...

Finished the second wheel today. There's a black mountain monstercross that's going to get built.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-23, 06:15 AM
Replies: 6,831
Views: 769,390
Posted By Prowler

I had a slipping FD cable slipping. It may have...

I had a slipping FD cable slipping. It may have been from using a new shift cable thats thinner than the 1984 cables the FD was designed for. I simply made a shim out of beer can wall and it has...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-23, 11:46 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,036
Posted By Andy_K

I don't have the patience to put that much work...

I don't have the patience to put that much work into polishing, but it is fun to see what you can do. I find that with polishing 10% of the effort gets you 90% of the bling. I usually only make about...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-23, 09:01 PM
Replies: 6,831
Views: 769,390
Posted By SurferRosa

It starts getting really fun now... ​​​​​​ ...

It starts getting really fun now...
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-23, 07:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 598
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-23, 05:57 PM
Replies: 2,962
Views: 833,020
Posted By Bruce27

My 1984 Trek 620 Before ...

My 1984 Trek 620
Before
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After...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-23, 02:51 PM
Replies: 2,962
Views: 833,020
Posted By orbeamike

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

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1035_38ce02533bd37391b48ff4ebaa8241a98a1b75b7.jpg
The King is dead!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-23, 01:25 PM
Replies: 2,962
Views: 833,020
Posted By 2cam16

Finished this 1990 Sirrus today: ...

Finished this 1990 Sirrus today:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53135167605_f9d1b4f0f4_b.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/gp/75643561@N00/GW3oh7b2BR)beforeafter...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-23, 05:06 PM
Replies: 1,369
Views: 426,737
Posted By Classtime

1986 sr800

Size 58. It came to me with TTT 38cm bars and 90mm stem. Now has Cinelli stem and bars. Also came with Superbe Pro hubs on Saturae rims instead of the GP4s. I have plans to change that. I'd worry...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-23, 09:36 PM
Replies: 27,352
Views: 18,116,171
Posted By gulencocuk

Here's my latest neo-retro build. It's a vintage...

Here's my latest neo-retro build. It's a vintage custom frame that I bought off eBay. Columbus Minimal Fork and Araya 700C wheels from one of my previous bikes. I went with the Tiagra groupset since...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-23, 08:24 AM
Replies: 27,352
Views: 18,116,171
Posted By jamesdak

A few more that haven't been shared here or have...

A few more that haven't been shared here or have been upgraded.

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x762/img_9214_03e3512e607f65589ce9b4e0265f8fcb04ad091f.jpg
Just added...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-23, 01:07 PM
Replies: 6,831
Views: 769,390
Posted By Dirt Road Blues

Replacing vintage grease. ...

Replacing vintage grease.


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-23, 02:19 PM
Replies: 6,831
Views: 769,390
Posted By gaucho777

I haven't been able to ride in over a month, but...

I haven't been able to ride in over a month, but finally felt up for a little wrenching yesterday. I spent afew hours cleaning up some cranks and hanging a few other bits on a Motobecane Grand...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-25-23, 11:55 AM
Replies: 3,417
Views: 920,345
Posted By OldRoadman

1986 Lotus Classique Re-Build

72 years old. Lost my training wheels at 6!
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-23, 07:12 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 26,255
Posted By seagrade

As seen elsewhere and sorta multi-coloured. ...

As seen elsewhere and sorta multi-coloured.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-23, 08:24 PM
Replies: 3,468
Views: 405,306
Posted By juvela

----- kitty waiting for that confirmation...

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kitty waiting for that confirmation email on the order for a few kg's of fresh anchovy


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-23, 08:08 PM
Replies: 6,831
Views: 769,390
Posted By Nemosengineer

The Serotta is making progress, the dropout faces...

The Serotta is making progress, the dropout faces have had the paint removed then the faces have been stoned to true them up in preparation for spreading the frame to 130mm, aligning the dropouts and...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-23, 03:40 PM
Replies: 27,352
Views: 18,116,171
Posted By hendrick81

Not like I need anymore Bikes, but couldn't pass...

Not like I need anymore Bikes, but couldn't pass this up. Just picked up this bone stock, Caad7 in near Mint condition. Been wanting to build one of these frame and forks up for a while. Paid $200......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-23, 12:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 672
Posted By Paul Waque

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Marinoni with updated 600 Group
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-23, 06:46 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 672
Posted By joesch

Giacomelli Stars and Stripes ...

Giacomelli Stars and Stripes
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-23, 02:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 672
Posted By merziac

Red, White and... Silver, no pics of the few blue...

Red, White and... Silver, no pics of the few blue ones but, all made in the USA. ;)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-23, 05:47 PM
Replies: 6,831
Views: 769,390
Posted By Nemosengineer

Body work on the Stratos is done, filler used was...

Body work on the Stratos is done, filler used was JB Weld, on to paint prep and primer.

Top tube filled small dent.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53018688963_66960071c4_c.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-23, 03:29 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 26,255
Posted By georges1

ok I will play: ...

ok I will play:
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https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52929723231_404319ed2a_b.jpg...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-30-23, 11:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,341
Posted By Camilo

Thanks for providing the picture - exactly like...

Thanks for providing the picture - exactly like mine. I can cram 8 bikes in the garage as long as I don't use any of the hooks for the spare wheels.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-29-23, 06:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,341
Posted By Camilo

No pics necessary: I simply hang our bikes from...

No pics necessary: I simply hang our bikes from hooks in the ceiling of our garage - horizontally, upside down, hanging from the wheels. Cable brakes, hydraulic brakes, all the same. I have them on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-23, 05:31 PM
Replies: 6,831
Views: 769,390
Posted By jamesdak

Nothing major, just soulfully pleasing. Got...

Nothing major, just soulfully pleasing. Got these flat pedals on the Quantum Race I picked up a couple of weekends ago. All I can say about them is they did turn.
SInce I'm now back to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-23, 06:56 AM
Replies: 6,831
Views: 769,390
Posted By rccardr

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/650b_voy_lug_lining_dc8d530a562475f62ab67a020dd055c4980ffba2.jpg
Sorry for the delay, but wanted to come up with a clear example of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-20-23, 07:23 AM
Replies: 3,417
Views: 920,345
Posted By Wildwood

You should show all those pretty roadies...

You should show all those pretty roadies regularly in the Did you Ride Today sticky thread. We would like to meet them.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-23, 05:25 AM
Replies: 2,134
Views: 549,523
Posted By bikemig

1982 Peugeot PXN 10, mainly original. I worked in...

1982 Peugeot PXN 10, mainly original. I worked in a bike shop that sold a lot of these. I like the bike.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-23, 07:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 537
Posted By jamesdak

I got cleared to start clipping in again. So I...

I got cleared to start clipping in again. So I took this out for a little test of the bike and of the knee. Both did fine. I kept the pace really slow the first three miles but once I saw nothing was...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-23, 05:02 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 2,770
Posted By Iride01

"Get out of the way" probably sounds more like a...

"Get out of the way" probably sounds more like a command no matter how politely you try to say it. Because pretty much it is a command. Might have done better with a "heads up" or "bike up" or for a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-23, 07:37 PM
Replies: 3,468
Views: 405,306
Posted By billnuke1

Judy and I used adopt older, unadoptable, cats. ...

Judy and I used adopt older, unadoptable, cats.
Very familiar with the feeling.
Our vet said he wanted to come back as one of our cats!
All but one died in my arms.
Max is between 12 and 14...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-23, 07:31 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 38,026
Posted By vintagesteel82

1979 Panasonic DX2000 2nd Gen. NOS Dura-Ace Build...

1979 Panasonic DX2000 2nd Gen. NOS Dura-Ace Build
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1258/20230603_114024_f8ef486bd3ba64c2128fcec07bb4007f5e5d45b4.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-23, 06:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 566
Posted By ascherer

Here’s that 1972 Paramount P-13

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I took a few glamour shots today. The build is pretty original-ish, mostly...
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