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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,740
Posted By capnjonny

for the last few weeks I have been repairing...

for the last few weeks I have been repairing water damage on my 1965 Shasta Compact travel trailer.

When I bought it 14 years ago it needed substantial work done to it. When I was done I had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,740
Posted By capnjonny

I have put bike projects on hold for a while...

I have put bike projects on hold for a while while I do some water damage repair on my 1965 Shasta compact trailer. I bought it about 12 years ago with what appeared to be a small leak at the roof...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-24, 06:16 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,740
Posted By capnjonny

I posted about this build elsewhere but wanted to...

I posted about this build elsewhere but wanted to show it off here as well.

Got this frame and fork from the Bike Exchange that had some significalt corrosion under the paint on the aluminum...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-24, 09:42 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,740
Posted By capnjonny

I just sprayed a coat of flat black on the high...

I just sprayed a coat of flat black on the high quality but unknown builder fixie/ single speed frame I got from the Bike Exchange as a pile of rust. A couple hours sanding with a palm sander and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,740
Posted By capnjonny

58 Schwinn World Traveler

I have been so busy lately I didn't even take pictures of my latest project, a 1987 Nishiki Mountain bike. It's already back at the Bike Exchange in the sale rack.

I did take a few pics of this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,740
Posted By capnjonny

Mercier Kilo tt . Just finished custom paint job...

Mercier Kilo tt . Just finished custom paint job and build.
Frame was a donation to the Bike Exchange, steel, Just over 4 lbs . I wanted to build it as light as possible from parts we had laying...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,740
Posted By capnjonny

Here are a few pics of the Mixte. I was afraid I...

Here are a few pics of the Mixte. I was afraid I was going overboard with the yellow but seeing the photoes , I think it all works.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,740
Posted By capnjonny

There's been a lot going on at my garage shop...

There's been a lot going on at my garage shop lately. I sent a repainted Stump Jumper to the shop for a new 1 x 9 drive train.
I overhauled a 1956 Raleigh sport.
I am in the middle of putting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-23, 07:48 AM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,740
Posted By capnjonny

1990 Specialized Sirrus

To me this was a "newer " bike but it is 33 years old and my guess was that it would be better as a flat bar city bomber than a drop bar downtube shifting "racer". I did a few mods, including...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-23, 12:36 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,740
Posted By capnjonny

While browsing the bike smorgasboard at the Bike...

While browsing the bike smorgasboard at the Bike Exchange last week I came upon a couple of Diamond back Accents, one yellow and this one a beutiful blue/green. I was told that neither was "good"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-23, 04:34 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,740
Posted By capnjonny

What got my attention when I saw the rather...

What got my attention when I saw the rather scruffy looking single speed conversion sitting in the shop at the Bike Exchange was the head badge on what looked like a very early Raleigh. I guessed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-23, 08:16 AM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,740
Posted By capnjonny

Here are the latest builds I've done for the Bike...

Here are the latest builds I've done for the Bike Exchange .
The first is an 70's Bertoni Corsa Mondiale . Some have downgraded it because it was a contract build but I have to say the frame has all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-23, 07:50 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,740
Posted By capnjonny

Jeunet

I am currently upgrading a vintage 63 cm French Jeunet Franche Comte. 10 speed. Original lime green paint and decals are like new with minimal fading. I upgraded the cottered crank to a Sugino...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-23, 12:10 AM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,740
Posted By capnjonny

Just finishing up a Miyata 914 that I found in...

Just finishing up a Miyata 914 that I found in the attic at the Bike Exchange as a frame/ fork. Dug up a 105 groupset from our various boxes of parts and a Modolo bar and stem. Just finished routing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-23, 09:52 AM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,740
Posted By capnjonny

Here is a miyata Street Runner I pimped out with...

Here is a miyata Street Runner I pimped out with some Fat franks, Porteur bars, white cables, a springer saddle, flat pedals, and corn cob grips for the Bike Exchange. It should make a sweet urban...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-23, 12:16 AM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,740
Posted By capnjonny

If anyone still remembers my post from last...

If anyone still remembers my post from last Friday I showed pictures of a just completed Schwin Racer.

Well, here is it's companion, a matching green Schwinn Colegiate that I fiinished today...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-23, 01:34 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,740
Posted By capnjonny

Here's my latest. A 1971 Schwinn Racer 3...

Here's my latest.

A 1971 Schwinn Racer 3 speed.

I installed a 24 tooth rear cog to give it better gear ratio. With this low is good for hills 2 for level and 3 for down hill.

I figure...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-23, 07:21 AM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,740
Posted By capnjonny

If you look carefully those ridges are the...

If you look carefully those ridges are the Pinarello logo. As for stripping paint I used paint stripper bought at Home depot. One trick I use to make it work better is to paint on the stripper...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-23, 10:24 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,740
Posted By capnjonny

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-23, 12:42 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,740
Posted By capnjonny

Don't really know the date of mfg for sure. I...

Don't really know the date of mfg for sure. I found the frame and fork in the back room at the Bike Exchange. Not sure who donated it. It had a tag on is reading 55-58? and a price tag of $599.

I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-23, 07:23 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,740
Posted By capnjonny

Today I started work on the 1958 Follis ...

Today I started work on the 1958 Follis
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When I found it in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-23, 06:36 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,740
Posted By capnjonny

RC Moeur Something to keep in mind if the...

RC Moeur

Something to keep in mind if the saddle cover is mostly good but has a tear in it. I recntly used a large tire patch on one of the saddles at the Bike Exchange to cover the tear then put...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-23, 10:11 AM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,740
Posted By capnjonny

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-23, 10:16 AM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,740
Posted By capnjonny

Lots of projects in my Garage/ shop these days. I...

Lots of projects in my Garage/ shop these days. I finally finished the 1958 Lenton Grand Prix. Waiting for a clear day to take it to the Bike Exchange . The 85 Pinarello is also done. just waiting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-23, 08:28 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,740
Posted By capnjonny

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Like new Raleigh

When I first saw this Raleigh in the rack at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-03-23, 07:55 AM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,740
Posted By capnjonny

Re the Weinman brakes: The first thing I do...

Re the Weinman brakes:

The first thing I do when I remove the brakes from the bike is to drop them in a large container of white vinegar I keep on my work bench. Leave them in there over night...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-22, 09:04 AM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,740
Posted By capnjonny

1972 Schwinn Continental

This was the grail bike for me and my friends back when I was a wee lad. never got one till now when this 1972 example showed up at the bike Exchange. Outside of a few scratches this was in great...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-22, 10:39 AM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,740
Posted By capnjonny

Trek 620 gentleman's Express cruiser build

I just finished building up this Trek from a frame donated to the Bike Exchange and it is a beauty, Everything on the bike except the cables, covers, and cassette is a used / donated part. It has a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-22, 12:14 AM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,740
Posted By capnjonny

Here is my latest, a small tri bike , maybe...

Here is my latest, a small tri bike , maybe Novara? Aluminum frame, 26" wheels, 1.25 x 26" tires. It was red/black with flaking paint.

I stripped it to bare aluminum and repainted it in Rustoleum...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-22, 05:37 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,740
Posted By capnjonny

Just finished working on my first "Fat Bike" a...

Just finished working on my first "Fat Bike" a Mongoose Beast. This is a pretty basic coaster brake bike with one exception It is HUGE! all up and ready to ride per the attached photo it weighs 49...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-22, 11:28 AM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,740
Posted By capnjonny

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Just finished moding this Miyata 610 . Upgraded most of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-22, 09:16 AM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,740
Posted By capnjonny

Here is the 1971 Dawes Galaxy I just fiinished...

Here is the 1971 Dawes Galaxy I just fiinished for the Silicon Valley Bicycle exchange. It has been thoroughly reconditioned and upgraded and will be for sale to help finance our non profit.

We...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-22, 02:58 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,740
Posted By capnjonny

Raleigh Gran Sport Mixte

I am always busy restoring bikes for the Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange located in Palo Alto Ca. (plug- we have lots of used bikes for sale at competitive prices ) . A few of the recent ones...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-21, 07:30 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,740
Posted By capnjonny

Here is a before and after shot of a Raleigh...

Here is a before and after shot of a Raleigh Space Rider(24" wheels) I just cleaned up and clear coated for the Bike Exchange. This is only the second of these I have ever seen. The other came...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-21, 09:49 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,740
Posted By capnjonny

Been cranking out the bikes for the Bike...

Been cranking out the bikes for the Bike Exchange. Finished a beautiful Black Raleigh Competition the other day. It didn't need much. Just a thorough clean and wax plus tires and cables. Last Sunday...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-21, 03:33 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,740
Posted By capnjonny

I do a lot of restorations for the Silicon Valley...

I do a lot of restorations for the Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange here in the heart of tech central. Our shop space is leased from Google and many of our volunteers work in high tech. We get a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-21, 07:05 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,740
Posted By capnjonny

Two big things have happened for me recently . ...

Two big things have happened for me recently .

First, a local bike shop that the Bike Exchange has had a long relationship with recently lost their lease and had to relocate. They had a large...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-21, 09:47 AM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,740
Posted By capnjonny

This Ital Vega mixte was once just an ugly taxi...

This Ital Vega mixte was once just an ugly taxi cab yellow frame with black stripes on the downtube sitting in the back room of the shop, its head badge taken to complete another Ital Vega...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-21, 05:12 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,740
Posted By capnjonny

I have worked on a few pretty neat bikes in the...

I have worked on a few pretty neat bikes in the last couple weeks. The first was a Raleigh Space rider, a 24" wheel version of the 3 speed Sport. This one had a coaster brake, 3 speed hub, and a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-21, 09:12 AM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,740
Posted By capnjonny

the latest in my Hipster Series 1983 Peugeot PB14...

the latest in my Hipster Series 1983 Peugeot PB14
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-21, 09:50 AM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,740
Posted By capnjonny

I just finished this SR Semi pro. The bike came...

I just finished this SR Semi pro. The bike came into the Bike exchange looking pretty tired. I decided to give it a repaint but didn't want to strip off all the old paint so I sanded and treated the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-21, 01:29 AM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,740
Posted By capnjonny

Been working on this 1975 Windsor Carrera special...

Been working on this 1975 Windsor Carrera special . I just painted the frame cherry red and am waiting on decals . I also just finished painting an SR Semi Pro. It is hammered Copper. You can see the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-21, 06:11 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,740
Posted By capnjonny

At the Bike Exchange you never know what you will...

At the Bike Exchange you never know what you will find in the always changing rows of donated bikes waiting to be fixed up for donation or sale. I go I at least once a week and look for quality...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-20, 06:16 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,740
Posted By capnjonny

Here are some pics of the Univega Range Rover 18...

Here are some pics of the Univega Range Rover 18 I just rehabbed. I did a number of upgrades on this one to include:
New(used) wheels, bars, derailleurs, saddle, seat post, brakes(changed from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-20, 01:13 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,740
Posted By capnjonny

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Specialized Crossroads Hybrid . perfect city bike. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-20, 05:07 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,740
Posted By capnjonny

In the shop now is a steel frame Basso. I just...

In the shop now is a steel frame Basso. I just finished stripping , cleaning, and touching up the frame . tThis bike had a mishmash of parts on it . I probably won't use any of them excep the seat...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-20, 04:51 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,740
Posted By capnjonny

Specialized Crossroads

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This is my latest project. I have realized that the paint...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-20, 06:27 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,740
Posted By capnjonny

viking bike

60's Viking cycles racing bike

I love my job.

I went in to the Bike Exchange this morning to help set up for the Wednesday senior citizens bike fixing event. We just started up again last...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-20, 07:51 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,740
Posted By capnjonny

I just finished this Nishiki Olympic Mixte and am...

I just finished this Nishiki Olympic Mixte and am taking it to the shop tomorrow for them to sell. When I brought it home I was unimpressed with the color. It looked like dirty brown mustard. After...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-20, 01:45 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,740
Posted By capnjonny

Here for your viewing pleasure , a 1978? Austro...

Here for your viewing pleasure , a 1978? Austro Daimler Vent noir.

It came into the Bike Exchange as a frame and fork. As soon as I saw it I grabbed it and brought it home. This was a time when...
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