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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-20, 07:15 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 26,489
Posted By swin1

I've been reading all the threads about...

I've been reading all the threads about holdsworths and related brands. I'm restoring a Roy Thame at the moment with serial number 31281. I think it's a late 70s or even as late as 1981, as it came...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-20, 06:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,941
Posted By swin1

I'm also looking to date a Roy Thame frame. I'm...

I'm also looking to date a Roy Thame frame. I'm just not sure if it is an older frame that had the braze-ons (brake cable guides, shifter bosses and bb cable guides) added later or if it is actually...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-26-19, 06:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 893
Posted By swin1

I have a set of these brakes and levers with NOS...

I have a set of these brakes and levers with NOS hoods (but they are tattered). I need to assemble the brakes too. Will get pictures let me know if interested. Happy to do a low price and shipping...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-19, 06:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 26,085
Posted By swin1

I do apologise I looked again and it's B 84. The...

I do apologise I looked again and it's B 84. The 4 was hard to see at first. Mystery solved. Although didn't know they were making Professional models in the 80's.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-19, 04:59 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 26,085
Posted By swin1

I have a Brooks Professional from an English...

I have a Brooks Professional from an English frame that has 'B8' on the metal part. Would this be 1968? I'm pretty sure the frame is a mid-late 70s build.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-17, 05:47 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,583
Posted By swin1

Yeah I agree with your last two points, but...

Yeah I agree with your last two points, but appreciate the dedication some people have to keeping things all original. We'd lose our point of reference if these examples weren't around anymore, hence...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-17, 05:18 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,583
Posted By swin1

I have to admit I wanted the question to be...

I have to admit I wanted the question to be ambiguous to solicit a wide range of responses. I think the two end points you mention would define the ends of a scale of change I suppose and there's a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-17, 06:10 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,655
Posted By swin1

Looks like you would have got a full 600EX group...

Looks like you would have got a full 600EX group including wheels though. I wouldn't be complaining for that price.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-17, 06:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,184
Posted By swin1

The decal scheme is early 80s as in 1980 / 81 /...

The decal scheme is early 80s as in 1980 / 81 / 82. Check the catalogs available on bulgier.net (http://bulgier.net/pics/bike/catalogs/Motobecane/) for these years and look at the components used....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-17, 05:37 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,583
Posted By swin1

When and where do you modernize your vintage bike?

I love good vintage bicycles. They look fantastic, such good design and still really enjoyable to ride.

But I hate vintage chains. One bike I have, a 1972 Schwinn Paramount, has it's original...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-17, 05:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,903
Posted By swin1

They're both very good. Just note some decals are...

They're both very good. Just note some decals are more transfers as in very thin and others are stickers. Transfers look better on a powder coated frame where you won't be applying clear coat, hard...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-17, 05:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,903
Posted By swin1

Sweet looking powder coat. It is a good...

Sweet looking powder coat. It is a good alternative for flat colours and going over old chrome. With Italian frames sometimes I've just had the fork re-chromed and the mainframe painted or PCed. Good...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-17, 04:55 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 60,160
Posted By swin1

Clear coat OVER the decals on this one. I have a...

Clear coat OVER the decals on this one. I have a nice Vitus frame decal I'll put on after the paint cures. I'm now thinking it's probably best to clear over transfers which are very thin and then add...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-17, 09:52 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 60,160
Posted By swin1

These ones are Cyclomondo, the top and down tube...

These ones are Cyclomondo, the top and down tube decals are very nice transfers and the seat tube and head tube decals are stickers. Look it's all done now! I did the luglining and clear coat over...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-17, 06:16 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 60,160
Posted By swin1

You've got some nice examples motogeek, hence...

You've got some nice examples motogeek, hence your nickname. I do have some decent 27" rims but I may as well just stick with 700c. I'm most of the way through repainting my frame but going with 70s...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-19-17, 03:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,654
Posted By swin1

Thanks bargainguy! I looked up Colnago catalogs...

Thanks bargainguy! I looked up Colnago catalogs from the 80s and the light blue is close to their "Golden Sky Bleu" option. The red you have is a popular color for Colnago restorations.

Your bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-17, 01:07 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 60,160
Posted By swin1

That's interesting thanks for doing that! So...

That's interesting thanks for doing that! So you're running 27s on the bikes with the shorter chainstays, both which match the chainstay length on my 82/83. I'll have a look at the catalogs from '75...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-17, 08:52 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 60,160
Posted By swin1

Thanks for the response motogeek, I will try a...

Thanks for the response motogeek, I will try a 26.2mm seatpost next. Out of curiosity what is the chainstay length on your Grand Record frame? Does it have 27" wheels and is the seat tube shorter...
Forum: Want To Buy
06-18-17, 06:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,884
Posted By swin1

Speaking of compact cranksets, I'm looking for a...

Speaking of compact cranksets, I'm looking for a Campagnolo Centaur CT square taper crankset, they made them between 2004-2006 I believe. hopefully someone with one sees this reply! Maybe this thread...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-17, 01:04 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 60,160
Posted By swin1

Reviving an old thread here. I have a Motobecane...

Reviving an old thread here. I have a Motobecane Grand Record frame that I'm restoring. I'm almost certain it's the 1982/83 version, it has plain Bocama lugs and full chrome fork with Huret dropouts,...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-17-17, 12:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,013
Posted By swin1

4 months on, I've received the frame after...

4 months on, I've received the frame after painting and re-chroming the forks. It was decided to lose the chrome on the rear due to the dropout being replaced. I'll get one of those chrome looking...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-17-17, 12:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,654
Posted By swin1

Your Super has a band-on front derailleur. Most...

Your Super has a band-on front derailleur. Most mid 1980s Supers I've seen have braze-on FD's. If you're trying to sell it you'll get more if you part it out. If you're keeping it I wouldn't worry...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-18-17, 02:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,013
Posted By swin1

HOLY SCHMOLEY he fixed it already! ...

HOLY SCHMOLEY he fixed it already!

http://photos.swinbank.fastmail.net/moser/dropout_4.jpg
Forum: Framebuilders
02-16-17, 05:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,013
Posted By swin1

Thanks for the responses guys. I sought an...

Thanks for the responses guys. I sought an opinion from a well known local framebuilder and sure enough he recommended replacing the dropout, and gave two quotes for using a Campy original dropout or...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-13-17, 05:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,013
Posted By swin1

Thanks Andy. I'm based in Melbourne Australia and...

Thanks Andy. I'm based in Melbourne Australia and about to get an opinion from a local framebuilder here. I'm leaning towards replacing the dropout, as you mention it's a bit chewed up from the axle!...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-13-17, 02:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,013
Posted By swin1

I acquired the bike after it had been repaired....

I acquired the bike after it had been repaired. I'm almost certain the frame was repainted and then the crack happened, repair done, then some paint added over the repair. I haven't stripped the...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-13-17, 12:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,223
Posted By swin1

There's a business near Canberra that specializes...

There's a business near Canberra that specializes in this stuff - Kotzur Cycle Design. I would get in touch with them. Here's the website - Bike sales Gundaroo ? Kotzur Cycle Designs...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-13-17, 12:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,013
Posted By swin1

Broken dropout repaired - can I paint now?

Hi framebuilders/repairers. I have a mid 1980s Colnago Super frame, Columbus SL tubing, Campag short dropouts, that's had its driveside rear dropout repaired at some point in its life.

I've...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-16, 03:25 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 154,417
Posted By swin1

Love these Holdsworths everyone's showing!...

Love these Holdsworths everyone's showing! Thought I'd share mine which is still in building stage.

It's a Mistral with a 23" top tube and the serial number is 009467 so I think it's one of the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-27-16, 06:47 AM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,893,795
Posted By swin1

Wanta CX frame custom design and build. Mix of...

Wanta CX frame custom design and build. Mix of Columbus and Dedacciai tubing. Monocoque carbon fork. About 4lbs frame and 1lb fork. Campagnolo 10 speed drivetrain with SRAM cranks 44/34 teeth....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-16, 05:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,181
Posted By swin1

Hijacking the latest thread on Campagnolo OS hubs...

Hijacking the latest thread on Campagnolo OS hubs and compatible freehub bodies.

I'm aware of the differences between the 1999-2007 OS hubs and 2008+ hubs, can someone comfirm if the current...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-16, 05:13 AM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 330,066
Posted By swin1

An almost all original 1988 Schwinn World Sport!...

An almost all original 1988 Schwinn World Sport! Awesome! Gotta be better than everything else posted here. New chain and wild bar tape, what more could you want??

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-16, 04:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,854
Posted By swin1

Thanks for the continued interest in this frame...

Thanks for the continued interest in this frame guys, it's keeping me motivated to keep it and use it. I'll check on the frame alignment but you are convinced it's not just a 4 1/2 inch frame? I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-16, 05:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,854
Posted By swin1

I've re-inserted the pictures of the fork I have.

I've re-inserted the pictures of the fork I have.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-16, 04:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,854
Posted By swin1

Thanks again Juvela you're being really helpful...

Thanks again Juvela you're being really helpful with this. I've seen the Vagner crowns, quite nice. There's a Nervex crown on ebay that looks interesting:

Nervex Professional Vintage Front Forks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-16, 04:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,854
Posted By swin1

Thanks again Juvela - I'll look into badges and...

Thanks again Juvela - I'll look into badges and take some measurements. I've got a good idea of the fork size I need and may have one made if necessary with a vintage crown / dropouts.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-16, 02:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,854
Posted By swin1

Thanks for the detailed response juvela. I've...

Thanks for the detailed response juvela. I've looked in the head tube and there are two bumps rather than holes where a head badge might go. There are also four bumps (2 top 2 bottom) closer to the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-16, 05:40 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,854
Posted By swin1

Can you help me identify this Nervex lugged frame?

Hi everyone

I recently acquired this frame locally (Melbourne, Australia). It has what I'm certain are Nervex Professional Lugs and a Campagnolo 1010 rear dropout. There is a small hole just above...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-22-15, 03:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,501
Posted By swin1

It's the DT, the other tubes seem fine. It's...

It's the DT, the other tubes seem fine. It's pretty light weight - 1.85kg, and the fork is only .65kg, so in terms of building a light weight vintage bike it's desirable to fix up. It's exactly the...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-17-15, 04:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,501
Posted By swin1

Thanks for the replies. I've taken some time to...

Thanks for the replies. I've taken some time to respond as I've put this project on the back burner. I did not mention that before blasting I used a lot of caustic soda to melt a stuck seatpost, and...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-29-15, 12:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,501
Posted By swin1

Dealing with rust holes

Hi there, I'm after some help with rust holes in a steel road bike frame. The frame is an unknown make but light weight. I had it sandblasted and it came back with tiny holes in the downtube.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-15, 06:42 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,684
Posted By swin1

I'm interested in lizard skins as well, there is...

I'm interested in lizard skins as well, there is a pic of a really dark blue color on their website but different to the standard blue for sale, anyone got any idea about the darker blue or an...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-10-15, 04:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,100
Posted By swin1

This is an old thread but thought I'd make a...

This is an old thread but thought I'd make a comment. I've just overhauled a bike with the better Z series parts - RD Z505 and FD Z206. I have to say these derailleurs feel really solid and worth...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-15, 12:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,484
Posted By swin1

I've finished restoring this bike but have...

I've finished restoring this bike but have decided to sell it to fund other projects. If you're in Australia you might be interested. It's listed on ebay - Vintage Bicycle 1975 Cecil Walker 10 Speed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-15, 06:56 AM
Replies: 305
Views: 55,027
Posted By swin1

I posted (#112) pictures of the wheels I built...

I posted (#112) pictures of the wheels I built for my 1972 chrome paramount. Here is the complete bike in the hallway, will get much better pictures outside. Serial number is J7282. For its vintage...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-15, 01:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,484
Posted By swin1

Hi again. Thought I'd put some pictures up of...

Hi again. Thought I'd put some pictures up of this bike I restored.


It sat rusting in a shed for who knows how long. As mentioned it features Dura Ace first generation gears, cranks and Weinmann...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-15, 11:09 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 55,027
Posted By swin1

I'm rebuilding a 1972 chrome paramount I...

I'm rebuilding a 1972 chrome paramount I inherited from my uncle. It is the P13 with curved Italian style forks for 700c wheels. So far I've rebuilt the wheels with Pacenti PL23 rims, and employed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-15, 02:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,484
Posted By swin1

Big Block: yes I saw that more recently I admit,...

Big Block: yes I saw that more recently I admit, thanks for the link (also my account isn't working on the local forum at the moment).

Unworthy1: No the tubes aren't flattened, just an illusion I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-15, 06:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,484
Posted By swin1

On a second look at some of the Haden lugs I...

On a second look at some of the Haden lugs I think you're right! They look exactly like the Polaris/Firefly lugs in this catalogue page:

Haden advert for Firefly and Polaris lug patterns...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-15, 05:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,484
Posted By swin1

Hey thanks for your reply! I've had a careful...

Hey thanks for your reply! I've had a careful look over the frame and the only identifying marks are "75008" stamped on the bottom of the bottom bracket shell and also on the fork steerer. Thanks for...
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