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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-22, 11:37 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,755
Posted By PBYO988

I have the mudguards to finish but this is where...

I have the mudguards to finish but this is where I am so far....
Forum: Want To Buy
01-02-22, 04:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 619
Posted By PBYO988

Matt Thx for the help. I didn’t realise how...

Matt Thx for the help.
I didn’t realise how good the BF Market Place was for sourcing parts.
Forum: Want To Buy
01-02-22, 11:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 619
Posted By PBYO988

I would love them, a very king offer indeed. ...

I would love them, a very king offer indeed.
I’ll PM you.
Forum: Want To Buy
01-02-22, 09:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 619
Posted By PBYO988

Campagnolo top tube cable guides

I’m looking for Campy top tube cable guides. They are $49 + postage on EBay, trying to get a better deal.
Any help would be appreciated.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-21, 06:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,316
Posted By PBYO988

I am so tempted to replace all the foil decals....

I am so tempted to replace all the foil decals. They just look grubby and drag to look down but I’m fearful of losing the vintage accent.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-21, 03:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,316
Posted By PBYO988

I am leaning heavily towards keeping the old...

I am leaning heavily towards keeping the old tape. It seems in keeping with the general patina of the frame.
Thank you to everyone for all of your differing insights, your opinions were extremely...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-25-21, 06:53 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,755
Posted By PBYO988

Great site, thx.

Great site, thx.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-25-21, 11:06 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,316
Posted By PBYO988

Thats a good point about fresh tape and the...

Thats a good point about fresh tape and the accent of the bike. The frame has a metallic blue paint that looks a bit shabby also the foil decals on the front forks are either peeling off or insofar...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-25-21, 10:03 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,316
Posted By PBYO988

i agree that the vintage look does have an...

i agree that the vintage look does have an appealing charm.



I’ll give the Dawn dish liquid approach a bash and see how it looks, thx.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-25-21, 08:42 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,316
Posted By PBYO988

To re-tape handlebar or to leave?

I’m not sure, I have a 1970 French tourer that has the original tape. Is re-taping going to drag the look down?

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-21, 11:01 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,755
Posted By PBYO988

Thx for the info. Is there a good place in the US...

Thx for the info. Is there a good place in the US to get the fluted mudguards?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-21, 08:01 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,674
Posted By PBYO988

52-46-42https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.ne...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-21, 04:43 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,674
Posted By PBYO988

I’ve never understood kickstands but it came with...

I’ve never understood kickstands but it came with the bike. I don’t even think is original as it seems too long.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-21, 04:42 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,674
Posted By PBYO988

I have the chainrings stripped down so I’ll post...

I have the chainrings stripped down so I’ll post a few pics for clarity tonight.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-21, 10:41 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,674
Posted By PBYO988

Thanks for the advice. I grinded down a 15mm...

Thanks for the advice. I grinded down a 15mm socket and it worked like a dream.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-21, 07:08 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,674
Posted By PBYO988

Invaluable as usual at BF, my thanks to everyone...

Invaluable as usual at BF, my thanks to everyone for a solution.
I’ll take a 15mm socket with me into work tomorrow and grind it on the bench grinder.
Also thanks for the heads up on the bolt...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-21, 04:40 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,674
Posted By PBYO988

Fantastic idea Russell. Because it’s a french...

Fantastic idea Russell.
Because it’s a french bike would it be 14mm head? I don’t want to start hacking away at the wrong socket.
Thx for your help.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-21, 04:31 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,674
Posted By PBYO988

Problems with a Campagnolo crank.

Hello everyone.
I can’t seem to find a socket to fit this crank arm bolt, it fouls on the arm and the clearance between arm and bolt is very tight. . Does anyone have a suggestion that could work...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-21, 12:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,296
Posted By PBYO988

Great vid, So it looks like Evapo-Rust is the...

Great vid,
So it looks like Evapo-Rust is the go-to gear to keep the paint and break the rust down.
Thx for helping.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-21, 10:08 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,296
Posted By PBYO988

I have another question that perhaps can help me...

I have another question that perhaps can help me gain insight as to what direction I can take?

The rust on both rims are bad but the rims are saveable. My dilemma is do I try and keep the patina...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-21, 08:00 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,651
Posted By PBYO988

Yes a beautiful bike.

Yes a beautiful bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-21, 10:28 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,296
Posted By PBYO988

I just cleaned one pedal and it looks great. ...

I just cleaned one pedal and it looks great.

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/d65605ac_1adf_4725_b6ee_95e1c73454f4_f9ca470fad8283764403bcd282acee636810d8c8.jpeg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-21, 12:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,296
Posted By PBYO988

The Carbide burr did the trick, I’m a believer so...

The Carbide burr did the trick, I’m a believer so no more EZ out.
I also had to get a tap and die set, I tapped the new hole for an M6 bolt and it looks good.
In addition the light on the front...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-14-21, 01:25 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,007
Posted By PBYO988

I have a Topeak multi tool which I’ve used for 10...

I have a Topeak multi tool which I’ve used for 10 years, it’s still as good as new and I never ride without it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-14-21, 01:06 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 8,416
Posted By PBYO988

Imagine an octogenarian group spill and everyone...

Imagine an octogenarian group spill and everyone on flat bars?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-21, 12:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,296
Posted By PBYO988

This was a great link and very insightful. I’m...

This was a great link and very insightful.
I’m going to clean up the crank as best I can and be happy with that.
On reflection the wear on the chainring is a character plus as it shows the many...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-21, 12:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,296
Posted By PBYO988

That’s a very good idea, I live next to Empire...

That’s a very good idea, I live next to Empire Boulevard in Brooklyn, there are paint shops, exhaust repair shops, mechanics and auto repairs shops. Getting to know them would be interesting as we...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-21, 05:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,296
Posted By PBYO988

Is there a way around this discolouration, I...

Is there a way around this discolouration, I can’t for the life of me work out why it’s bronze looking under the chrome.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-21, 05:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,296
Posted By PBYO988

I can see how that could work. Thx.

I can see how that could work. Thx.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-21, 04:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,296
Posted By PBYO988

thank you.

thank you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-21, 04:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,296
Posted By PBYO988

Thanks for all of this helpful information.

Thanks for all of this helpful information.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-21, 02:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,296
Posted By PBYO988

Thanks for the advice. I have a carbide burr on...

Thanks for the advice. I have a carbide burr on order and hopefully I’ll get it tomorrow. I hope it can shift the broken extractor.
The only real problems I’ve had stripping it is around the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-21, 11:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,296
Posted By PBYO988

I’ve just ran into my first major problem. There...

I’ve just ran into my first major problem. There is a bolt that attaches the front fender to the forks. It goes up and is screwed direct into the bottom to the fork stem.
The bolt head sheared off...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-21, 08:30 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,755
Posted By PBYO988

Yes ultimately I will sell it but I’m not so...

Yes ultimately I will sell it but I’m not so governed by profit more by the fun of restoring it.
And you are spot on that the NYC vintage market is a fantastic place to buy and sell.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-21, 08:19 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,755
Posted By PBYO988

My thanks for the heads up. I am stripping it...

My thanks for the heads up. I am stripping it down completely so it’s a good thing to know.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-21, 07:06 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,755
Posted By PBYO988

In the UK a fender is called ‘Mudguard’. thx...

In the UK a fender is called ‘Mudguard’.
thx for the link.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-21, 07:04 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,755
Posted By PBYO988

Hey Sierra, what makes you think that?

Hey Sierra, what makes you think that?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-21, 05:53 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,755
Posted By PBYO988

The tooth count is as follows 52-46-42

The tooth count is as follows
52-46-42
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-21, 07:26 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,755
Posted By PBYO988

Here are some pictures of the crank. I’ll do a...

Here are some pictures of the crank. I’ll do a tooth count when I get home.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-21, 07:18 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,755
Posted By PBYO988

Certainly, I’ll do it when I get home from work...

Certainly, I’ll do it when I get home from work tonight.
I’d be glad to share whatever you want.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-21, 09:33 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,755
Posted By PBYO988

There sure are some big hills. I think I want to...

There sure are some big hills. I think I want to keep this bike as close to the original spec as possible so I’ll keep the components as they are. For me half the fun is the locating of the missing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-21, 07:05 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,755
Posted By PBYO988

Yes the painted fender is a real touch. I have...

Yes the painted fender is a real touch.
I have no idea how I’m going to get a hold of the front fender and light.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-21, 04:30 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,755
Posted By PBYO988

I’m 6ft and this frame is 57cm so it’s not for...

I’m 6ft and this frame is 57cm so it’s not for me. I’m going to take my time and enjoy restoring it back to its original as much a possible then pass it on.
My fingers are crossed that your hope...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-21, 04:23 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,755
Posted By PBYO988

That’s very good advice, and the spec page is...

That’s very good advice, and the spec page is pretty useful too. Thx
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-21, 04:20 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,755
Posted By PBYO988

Thanks for the advise. I just looked and maybe...

Thanks for the advise. I just looked and maybe the reason they went with the stem shifters is because of the pump mount and gear cable stops. It may have been too busy on the down tube....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-21, 11:56 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,755
Posted By PBYO988

I’m in Brooklyn. I went to New Jersey to get it...

I’m in Brooklyn. I went to New Jersey to get it by train. The owner said it was gifted to him years ago.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-21, 11:27 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,755
Posted By PBYO988

Gitane Gran Tourisme question

Hello,
After many attempts I finally got my hands on a Gitane Gran Tourisme last night.
It will be my winter project and as you can see from the rushed pictures I took it needs some tlc. I have a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-21, 09:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,296
Posted By PBYO988

Thanks for the advice Korina, I’m going to soak...

Thanks for the advice Korina, I’m going to soak it for a couple of days then use the hairdryer before I attempt it again.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-21, 04:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,296
Posted By PBYO988

I hear you Mr 66, I’m already running into seized...

I hear you Mr 66, I’m already running into seized up bolts and nuts.
I’ve just twisted the head of my Stanley screwdriver trying to get the front fender detached from the forks.
I’m also setting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-21, 08:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,296
Posted By PBYO988

BF Goodrich Schwinn Ladies bike

I just picked up one of these for $50 and it’s in pretty good shape. I have to replace the saddle, handlebar grips and the front fender light.
Before I start to strip it down to its core to clean...
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