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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-23, 06:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 509
Posted By sfazio

I love his video's, thanks. He has helped me...

I love his video's, thanks. He has helped me many times!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-23, 05:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 509
Posted By sfazio

How to determine chain length without the old one for reference

Hello Friends, it's time to get my latest restoration back on the road, this is the first bike I have purchased without the old chain still with it. I have been searching for help on determining...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-23, 11:22 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 876
Posted By sfazio

Beautiful bike--that's a great looking setup.

Beautiful bike--that's a great looking setup.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-23, 08:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 876
Posted By sfazio

That PX-10 is stunning, the black cage looks good...

That PX-10 is stunning, the black cage looks good against the tape as well. Your Holdsworth looks flawless--is that original paint?? I bought my first English bike last month (Raleigh Competition)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-23, 08:26 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 876
Posted By sfazio

I've never been a fan of behind the saddle...

I've never been a fan of behind the saddle bottles--I suppose I would get accustomed to it but I don't like the look and it is super awkward for me to reach back for them. Thanks for the kudos on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-23, 12:42 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 1,882
Posted By sfazio

Beautiful--I have a 77 red PX-10 next in the...

Beautiful--I have a 77 red PX-10 next in the queue--if I had any doubts about polishing the parts this just erased them!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-23, 10:18 AM
Replies: 522
Views: 57,531
Posted By sfazio

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-23, 01:46 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 1,882
Posted By sfazio

Got the shined up parts back on the bike last...

Got the shined up parts back on the bike last night--obviously still some work to do but I'm very happy with how this is coming together. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-23, 12:17 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 1,882
Posted By sfazio

I hear you! If you get a bench grinder to do the...

I hear you! If you get a bench grinder to do the polishing it's really just the sanding that takes the most time. I don't try to get out every little scratch out when sanding now, I just get the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-23, 10:58 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 1,882
Posted By sfazio

Thanks, I will post pics when it's finished. The...

Thanks, I will post pics when it's finished. The most challenging part of the build was getting the paint cleaned up. When I got the bike it was covered in a yellow film that I had to wet sand to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-23, 11:28 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 1,882
Posted By sfazio

Mirror finish--what say you?

I am finishing building up my 1970 PX-10 and spent most of the afternoon at the bench grinder/buffer. As usual I walked away looking like a coal miner and my workbench is a mess but I am so happy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-23, 04:22 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,270
Posted By sfazio

Beautiful!!

Beautiful!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-23, 02:40 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,623
Posted By sfazio

Wow, do you think it's possible that frame is a...

Wow, do you think it's possible that frame is a little small for its current rider??
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-23, 12:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 200
Posted By sfazio

For what it's worth, I have built up two...

For what it's worth, I have built up two Centurions (1979 Super Elite, 1985 Ironman) and they were both well built, quality bikes. I am on the lookout for another Ironman and would enjoy getting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-23, 09:48 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,623
Posted By sfazio

If the bike speaks to you don't get too hung up...

If the bike speaks to you don't get too hung up on what others think it might be worth, where it is in the line, etc. In reality the time, effort and money we all spend on these vintage bikes isn't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-23, 03:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 419
Posted By sfazio

Great looking ride!

Great looking ride!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-23, 10:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 597
Posted By sfazio

Love the colors on the Premis, I'm sure that...

Love the colors on the Premis, I'm sure that turns some heads going down the road.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-23, 10:12 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,231
Posted By sfazio

Thanks, I'm really happy with it.

Thanks, I'm really happy with it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-23, 10:02 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,231
Posted By sfazio

Thanks--looks like you need a Competition for...

Thanks--looks like you need a Competition for your collection! Do you think I got a good deal at $150? I'm new to Raleigh's and am always looking to educate myself.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-23, 05:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,231
Posted By sfazio

Latest Find 1969-70 Raleigh Competition

Hello Friends, I wanted to share my latest addition and get any thoughts, information, advice, etc. from the group. A Schwinn Paramount is on my bucket list so chromed lugs always get my attention...
Forum: Introductions
11-10-22, 05:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 411
Posted By sfazio

Welcome!

Welcome!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-22, 12:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,290
Posted By sfazio

The guy I bought it from found it at an estate...

The guy I bought it from found it at an estate sale, he is a bike guy but doesn't know French bikes and had no idea what this was and he didn't ask any questions when he bought it. The chain is the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-22, 08:32 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,290
Posted By sfazio

I have two white PX-10's and love them but I'm...

I have two white PX-10's and love them but I'm really coming around to these these late 70's colors. Like everyone else I am on the hunt for an early blue model but the black frame from this era is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-22, 07:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,290
Posted By sfazio

Latest find--completely original PX-10!!

Hello friends, I'm very excited to share my latest acquisition and as always I'm eager to hear from all of the Peugeot folks out there. Based on the decals I put this at a 75-78 PX-10, as you can see...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-21, 12:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,834
Posted By sfazio

I played with the cables for a while and...

I played with the cables for a while and ultimately went with one in front and one in back--it just feels right and works really well!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-21, 05:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,834
Posted By sfazio

Be careful what you wish for :). Some close ups:...

Be careful what you wish for :). Some close ups:

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-21, 04:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,834
Posted By sfazio

Current Project is a 1979 Centurion Super Elite...

Current Project is a 1979 Centurion Super Elite for a very tall friend. The next in line is a 1970 PX10. The PX10 has been a fixture on my bucket list for years, I wanted to get a few bikes under...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-21, 07:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,834
Posted By sfazio

Completed my first build

Hello Bike Forum friends. I finally took the plunge and invested the time and tools into doing my first restoration. This was a complete nut and bolt tear down of a 1981 Austro Daimler (Puch),...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-20-21, 10:53 AM
Replies: 228
Views: 52,719
Posted By sfazio

What other people think of you is none of your...

What other people think of you is none of your business. Don't EVER let people (especially strangers!!) dictate what you do--especially something as wonderful as cycling. I'll bet 90%+ of the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-19-21, 09:27 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,221
Posted By sfazio

Riding with a camelback and the mouthpiece came...

Riding with a camelback and the mouthpiece came off on a downgrade. Water spraying everywhere at 30mph that broke my concentration just long enough to send me tumbling. Both me and the bike...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-19-21, 09:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,062
Posted By sfazio

Been there, done that.

Been there, done that.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-19-21, 09:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 692
Posted By sfazio

I've been riding a Madone 4.5 with 105 components...

I've been riding a Madone 4.5 with 105 components for 10 years. Comfortable to cruise on but fast and responsive when you need it. This is a really nice first bike--enjoy it and keep your eyes and...
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