Spotted in the Wild
#1076
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"Deja vu all over again!" - Mr. Yogi Berra
oy ha wun o' deesa wunza in same livery from same time; eet be wun or dos cm schmalluh at ~liv
purchased twenty or twenty five year back at a garage sale in Danville California as a frame with a few original fitments yet affixed
tentatively dated as mcmlxxiv
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#1077
Retro on steroids
Riding home through town on my mountain bike, I noticed the Campy sidepull brake and the unique orange color. I asked the rider's companion a few lengths back if his friend was on a Colnago. He didn't know, so I caught up and it was indeed a '70s Colnago. Since I had also owned one we talked. His jersey bore the name "Dinosaurs," and I found out he was meeting the annual "Dinosaur Ride" in Fairfax. I went along with him, and there were indeed a lot of old cyclists, many of them acquaintances, from the '70s and '80s. Was pleased to see old (in every sense of the word) friend Nick Farac-Ban, now in his '90s.
The machinery was classic, as one might imagine.
The machinery was classic, as one might imagine.
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#1078
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RB-3 riding the NYC subway. I chatted with the young fellow who didn’t seem to know much about it when I admired the build. Maybe his dad built it for him.
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2024 A Homer Hilsen, 1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, 197? Falcon San Remo, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1971 Raleigh International, 1970 Raleigh Professional Mark I
Curator/Team Mechanic: 2016 Dawes Streetfighter, 1984 Lotus Eclair, 1975 Motobecane Jubile Mixte, 1974 Raleigh Sports, 1973 Free Spirit Ted Williams, 1972 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Philips Sport
2024 A Homer Hilsen, 1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, 197? Falcon San Remo, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1971 Raleigh International, 1970 Raleigh Professional Mark I
Curator/Team Mechanic: 2016 Dawes Streetfighter, 1984 Lotus Eclair, 1975 Motobecane Jubile Mixte, 1974 Raleigh Sports, 1973 Free Spirit Ted Williams, 1972 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Philips Sport
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aka Tom Reingold
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His dad shows him love in the very same way you show your son, with a brilliantly built purpose built bike.
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Thank you for that, Tom. Alternatively, we build our kids bikes we would want! In Jacob's case, that is kind of true but he happens to like my taste in vintage bikes.
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2024 A Homer Hilsen, 1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, 197? Falcon San Remo, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1971 Raleigh International, 1970 Raleigh Professional Mark I
Curator/Team Mechanic: 2016 Dawes Streetfighter, 1984 Lotus Eclair, 1975 Motobecane Jubile Mixte, 1974 Raleigh Sports, 1973 Free Spirit Ted Williams, 1972 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Philips Sport
2024 A Homer Hilsen, 1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, 197? Falcon San Remo, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1971 Raleigh International, 1970 Raleigh Professional Mark I
Curator/Team Mechanic: 2016 Dawes Streetfighter, 1984 Lotus Eclair, 1975 Motobecane Jubile Mixte, 1974 Raleigh Sports, 1973 Free Spirit Ted Williams, 1972 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Philips Sport
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#1081
Overdoing projects
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Overdoing projects
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#1084
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#1085
Happy banana slug
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I've spotted a couple. What a contrast.
'91 Trek 520
Sad Pug
'91 Trek 520
Sad Pug
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I am the DJ
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I spotted another steel frame Franklin branded bike on a group ride yesterday and in asking the owner MaryAnn about it, came to find out it's from a local builder near Columbus OH. Snapped a few pics and found some info on the brand through the search feature here on BF. Club buddie Ron & I have started riding with a group of mostly older riders in a neighboring town and it's a good opportunity for me to rotate in some of my steel frame bikes that don't get out as much on faster pace rides. That's my '85 Ironman in the background.
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#1089
Retro on steroids
Parked outside the coffee house, an Ibis road bike converted to a "Townie." DT shifters, sidepull brakes, and a basket.
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Bianchi Goddess
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It’s been freshly powder coated and is being built into a single speed with a “flip/flop” hub but isn’t this a PX-10?
OH NO! I just now realized it’s been castrated So sad…
Let’s Dance! I also spotted these cute 👠! But do really want a “road” shoe?
OH NO! I just now realized it’s been castrated So sad…
Let’s Dance! I also spotted these cute 👠! But do really want a “road” shoe?
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#1091
Happy banana slug
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The rider said he found it at a thrift shop for $25!!!
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#1093
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This would not last in the city
In Ocean Grove. NJ
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#1094
Crawlin' up, flyin' down
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Riding home through town on my mountain bike, I noticed the Campy sidepull brake and the unique orange color. I asked the rider's companion a few lengths back if his friend was on a Colnago. He didn't know, so I caught up and it was indeed a '70s Colnago. Since I had also owned one we talked. His jersey bore the name "Dinosaurs," and I found out he was meeting the annual "Dinosaur Ride" in Fairfax. I went along with him, and there were indeed a lot of old cyclists, many of them acquaintances, from the '70s and '80s. Was pleased to see old (in every sense of the word) friend Nick Farac-Ban, now in his '90s.
The machinery was classic, as one might imagine.
The machinery was classic, as one might imagine.
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"I'm in shape -- round is a shape." Andy Rooney
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Wheelman
Join Date: Aug 2021
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Outside the Surbiton Flyer public house yesterday 5:30pm till late.
Think it was trying the "this isn't the bike you want to steal" vibe.
Newish tyres, and enough rust on the steel rims that the brakes probably do work.
I've got no idea what date it is, but is that a Campy front hub ?
Think it was trying the "this isn't the bike you want to steal" vibe.
Newish tyres, and enough rust on the steel rims that the brakes probably do work.
I've got no idea what date it is, but is that a Campy front hub ?
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#1096
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Outside the Surbiton Flyer public house yesterday 5:30pm till late.
Think it was trying the "this isn't the bike you want to steal" vibe.
Newish tyres, and enough rust on the steel rims that the brakes probably do work.
I've got no idea what date it is, but is that a Campy front hub ?
Think it was trying the "this isn't the bike you want to steal" vibe.
Newish tyres, and enough rust on the steel rims that the brakes probably do work.
I've got no idea what date it is, but is that a Campy front hub ?
evidently owner chose to relocate trigger at time of inverting bar
first occasion to see one remounted in this manner
front hub appears to be the Raleigh/Sturmey Archer five-piece steel fellow
thanks for sharing this find
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all best wishes for those "dope fiends" you cater to
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#1097
Wheelman
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At Pen Ponds cafe in Richmond Park: Fuji Feather track bike
I spotted the large flange hubs and took a closer look, no idea how old it is.
Flip rear axle with 2 cogs on it, not sure if they're fixed or not.
But Richmond Park doesn't seem like a good place to not have gears.
I spotted the large flange hubs and took a closer look, no idea how old it is.
Flip rear axle with 2 cogs on it, not sure if they're fixed or not.
But Richmond Park doesn't seem like a good place to not have gears.
#1098
Happy banana slug
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Not particularly high end, but not that common, either.
HardRock Ultra at the farmer's market
HardRock Ultra at the farmer's market
#1099
Full Member
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Albuquerque
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Bikes: 1st Track bike: 1978 Speedwell titanium 1st Road bike: 2001 Independent Fabrication Crown Jewel
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Genuinely curious - what do you admire about the build? The bar-cons? The baskets? I've biked in NYC myself and would definitely want panniers over baskets or at least a bag to hold things tight. And what about a helmet and a light?
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This is a do it all set up like this, rock solid time tested MB-3, drop bars with bar ends, racks, baskets, fenders and legendary Bridgestone quality.