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03-28-24, 12:27 PM
Replies: 71
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Posted By non-fixie

I can't find it anymore in the current version of...

I can't find it anymore in the current version of the rules and guidelines of L'Eroica (https://eroica.cc/en/gaiole/regulation-eroica-gaiole), but there used to be an explicit statement in them that...
03-28-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 169
Posted By non-fixie

Another thing worth noting is that the logo is...

Another thing worth noting is that the logo is upside down. Either that or it is one of those rare left hand drive hubs.
03-28-24, 02:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 169
Posted By non-fixie

Picriss hubs?

Has anyone ever come across these? Or even the brand? Recognize the shape of the logo, perhaps? From the 1960's is my best guess, date-wise.

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03-27-24, 04:09 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,529
Posted By non-fixie

Cycling has been a professional sport from the...

Cycling has been a professional sport from the very beginning in the late nineteenth century, but until the 1980's the average pro could hardly make a living from it. The very best, yes, they did...
03-27-24, 10:29 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,529
Posted By non-fixie

The rules weren't really made up by the L'Eroica...

The rules weren't really made up by the L'Eroica organizers, but are basically just a description of what racing bicycles looked like during what is considered the 'heroic period' in competitive road...
Replies: 6
Views: 113
Posted By non-fixie

Indeed. Which would make them Thompson Gazelles,...

Indeed. Which would make them Thompson Gazelles, I suppose. :)
Replies: 6
Views: 113
Posted By non-fixie

Mid-seventies Dutch sports bikes. Sports as in...

Mid-seventies Dutch sports bikes. Sports as in weighing less than 40lbs.

Practical, yet sporty!
...
03-26-24, 05:50 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,485
Posted By non-fixie

Impression of last week's Retro Bike Fair...

Impression of last week's Retro Bike Fair Amsterdam, made by a local TV station. The language is Dutch, but I'm sure you can guess what they're saying. ;)
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03-26-24, 05:17 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,485
Posted By non-fixie

BTW, what's up with those links to Facebook...

BTW, what's up with those links to Facebook pages? Change to the forum software perhaps? The opening post is a bit of a mess now ... :(
03-26-24, 05:14 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,485
Posted By non-fixie

Thanks! I've added it to the list.

Thanks! I've added it to the list.
03-26-24, 01:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 598
Posted By non-fixie

I had the same problem, and followed RJ's lead: ...

I had the same problem, and followed RJ's lead:

https://youtu.be/8b4t42wiJpQ?si=Apa1XsVmQ7TwyKeV

Bought some sodium hydroxide in the form of drain cleaner from a local DIY store. That worked...
03-25-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 301
Posted By non-fixie

What is wrong with it? I've encountered quite a...

What is wrong with it? I've encountered quite a few of those old freewheels, and more often than not I've been able to bring their mechanisms back to life with a liberal dose of WD40, sewing machine...
03-21-24, 04:17 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 927
Posted By non-fixie

According to Jan Janssen jr, with whom I got in...

According to Jan Janssen jr, with whom I got in touch after acquiring the bike above, these were made by Vaneenooghe in Ruiselede, Belgium. I didn't ask about the tubing at the time, but I suspect it...
03-21-24, 05:24 AM
Replies: 8,312
Views: 3,080,155
Posted By non-fixie

Found a gap in my collection that needed to be...

Found a gap in my collection that needed to be filled. :)

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03-20-24, 11:27 AM
Replies: 493
Views: 34,018
Posted By non-fixie

Lange Schilk, near Papenveer...

Lange Schilk, near Papenveer (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papenveer):
...
03-20-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 927
Posted By non-fixie

Definitely Takagi Tourney: ...

Definitely Takagi Tourney:


https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/900x805/s_l1600ttt_a54af66e6d13cf35b104ba4ff064c223c440679c.jpg
03-19-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 927
Posted By non-fixie

On an early eighties Jan Janssen Tour de France,...

On an early eighties Jan Janssen Tour de France, built by Vaneenooghe:
...
03-19-24, 10:53 AM
Replies: 3,551
Views: 976,502
Posted By non-fixie

After a short spell of experimenting with wider...

After a short spell of experimenting with wider tires and even 650B wheels I'm back to normal with my latest build: 700C and skinny tires.
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03-18-24, 04:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 539
Posted By non-fixie

That would make a great signature line. :) ...

That would make a great signature line. :)

Parts like these are typically $5 at a local swap meet when you don't need them, and $50 or more plus shipping from Outer Mongolia when you do.
03-18-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 539
Posted By non-fixie

BTW, for the use on those little TA racks some...

BTW, for the use on those little TA racks some French companies made even smaller bags. I stumbled onto a couple when in Saumur last year and bought them both.

They slip onto the rack's tombstone...
03-18-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 539
Posted By non-fixie

I did one ride with the TA bag last week. On my...

I did one ride with the TA bag last week. On my Koga-Miyata with a VO front rack and a non-fixie™ decaleur:
...
03-18-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 539
Posted By non-fixie

Nice way to make a self portrait. :)

Nice way to make a self portrait. :)
03-17-24, 05:18 PM
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Views: 199,442
Posted By non-fixie

Visited the Retro Bike Fair Amsterdam with mrs...

Visited the Retro Bike Fair Amsterdam with mrs non-fixie. Came home with the appropriate goodies:
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03-17-24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 539
Posted By non-fixie

I bought one of those a few weeks ago, at a...

I bought one of those a few weeks ago, at a jumble sale. I like that the top opens on the rider's side, as well as its modest size, which is nice for using it on a mini front rack.

My "Ref 272" is...
03-16-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 213
Posted By non-fixie

"BOM" or "WOB" is probably "BCM", short for...

"BOM" or "WOB" is probably "BCM", short for Bocama, the lug manufacturer. I do like WOB though ... :)

I have no idea what it is, but I like it. Nice compact frame, with a sloping virtual top tube,...
03-16-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 213
Posted By non-fixie

Pic assist: ...

Pic assist:


https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1500/80_img_1188_50679eaeded96b306c14662ff20cc187b9c08f90_820e8093d1eedeaa4ffce9a114c7cc205a33cf26.jpg
03-15-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 605
Posted By non-fixie

So am I. :) Nice!

So am I. :)

Nice!
03-14-24, 02:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 485
Posted By non-fixie

You assume correctly. The serial number of the...

You assume correctly. The serial number of the frame I was trying to identify has a "W" prefix.
03-13-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 7,672
Views: 903,029
Posted By non-fixie

I wasn't aware of that story and the brand, but...

I wasn't aware of that story and the brand, but that bike looks really nice. Like a Worksop product, in fact. Thanks for sharing it here! :thumb:
03-13-24, 02:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 485
Posted By non-fixie

Thank you for the additional pictures. The...

Thank you for the additional pictures. The September '84 serial number and the Campagnolo dropouts would make it an early '85 MY Gran Course, I'd say.

From the 1985 catalogue:
...
03-12-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 7,672
Views: 903,029
Posted By non-fixie

Yes! Happy Crystal Anniversary! :)

Yes! Happy Crystal Anniversary! :)
03-12-24, 03:13 PM
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Views: 903,029
Posted By non-fixie

Thanks, Tom. You made me think of a comment you...

Thanks, Tom. You made me think of a comment you made a while ago (https://www.bikeforums.net/13277654-post7.html), and I realized that at this rate of progress I'll be here at least another twenty...
03-12-24, 12:46 PM
Replies: 7,672
Views: 903,029
Posted By non-fixie

Been playing with the sportif concept for the...

Been playing with the sportif concept for the past weeks. Getting close to something I like.

...
03-12-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 485
Posted By non-fixie

If those are Campagnolo dropouts you may well be...

If those are Campagnolo dropouts you may well be right. In that case I would expect a serial number from late 1984 or 1985. Soody , what says the BB shell?

OTOH, Raleigh did build versions of...
03-12-24, 05:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 485
Posted By non-fixie

One of these: ...

One of these:


https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1524x720/82def608_09aa_42fd_90a3_2fe62be226a4_70b85be7ec6ec03ceb948f03adae867149d7eedc.jpg

The color doesn't look familiar...
03-12-24, 03:43 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,485
Posted By non-fixie

The date for La Francescana...

The date for La Francescana (https://lafrancescana.it/) has been announced: 20-22 September.
03-12-24, 03:35 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,485
Posted By non-fixie

Thank you! Added it to the list. The Salon...

Thank you! Added it to the list.

The Salon International du Vélo in April looks to be mostly or all about modern stuff, BTW.
03-11-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 437
Posted By non-fixie

Those came standard on many bikes, not just the...

Those came standard on many bikes, not just the lower end ones. Often used as the NDS counterpart of a separate derailleur hanger, of just instead of dropout adjuster screws.

My Peugeot PR10 came...
03-07-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 551
Views: 167,378
Posted By non-fixie

Currently at €325 and rising. Amazing what a post...

Currently at €325 and rising. Amazing what a post on Bikeforums C&V will achieve. :)
03-07-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,034
Posted By non-fixie

For some reason this thread reminded me of this...

For some reason this thread reminded me of this song. "Not Reno, darling, Rio! Rio de Jannero!"

https://youtu.be/2wUv89kx7Yo?si=TFXEzpoJTKefVK-9

Very attractive frame, BTW. Nice find! :thumb:
03-07-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,328
Posted By non-fixie

Awww ... The '420' decal looks convincing enough,...

Awww ... The '420' decal looks convincing enough, but the effect is totally spoiled by the warning sticker below. :(
03-07-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,328
Posted By non-fixie

You'd think the decals just came with the tube...

You'd think the decals just came with the tube sets. I also can't imagine Reynolds accepting manufacturers thinking up their own 'Reynolds 531' decals and putting them on whatever tubing.


...
03-07-24, 02:20 AM
Replies: 551
Views: 167,378
Posted By non-fixie

That should clean up really nicely. Looks like...

That should clean up really nicely. Looks like bids are moving in the right direction.
03-06-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 21,635
Views: 3,030,272
Posted By non-fixie

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20240306_164713441_hdr_1__a8a4e4c48d5952a7aec41ce8080b578bfa025d83.jpg
03-05-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 551
Views: 167,378
Posted By non-fixie

Welcome, RobSIH ! €50 isn't much money for...

Welcome, RobSIH !

€50 isn't much money for any bike in decent condition. Certainly not for a RIH. I suspect it is the 122nd bike built in 1983. I also suspect it came from the Amsterdam shop....
03-05-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 21,635
Views: 3,030,272
Posted By non-fixie

Thank you. Its official name is Guelderish blue,...

Thank you. Its official name is Guelderish blue, and depending on the light it can look like anything from a rich dark blue to a very pale grey.

I am about 30 mls from Wateringen. So yes or no,...
03-05-24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 21,635
Views: 3,030,272
Posted By non-fixie

Still finetuning the Union. Added a bell and...

Still finetuning the Union. Added a bell and changed the freewheel, as the previous one produced unwanted sounds. Dreary weather today.
...
03-05-24, 12:38 PM
Replies: 1,760
Views: 237,442
Posted By non-fixie

Former railway station in Nieuwveen...

Former railway station in Nieuwveen (https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Station_Nieuwveen). Somewhat surprisingly it was only active as such for a couple of decades, from 1915 to 1936.
...
03-04-24, 12:46 PM
Replies: 21,635
Views: 3,030,272
Posted By non-fixie

Nice early spring weather today, and a few tweaks...

Nice early spring weather today, and a few tweaks (added a pump, relocated the rear fender stays) gave me an excuse to take the Union out again late in the afternoon. :)

Bird reservation De Groene...
03-03-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 21,635
Views: 3,030,272
Posted By non-fixie

Thank you! I figured it must be something like...

Thank you! I figured it must be something like that, but since the picture looks like a person with a medical bag having a conversation with a dog, I thought I'd ask. :)

In my country the signs...
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