Getting old is tough
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Getting old is tough
This old girl is starting to show her age with some superficial surface rust under the cables and near the seams as well as the paint is showing very fine cracks. Nothing too serious ( I hope) and not seen from a distance but I decided to dress her up a bit with new matching colour tires, new bar tape and bottle cage and some paint touch ups where I removed the rust.
I know the decals are easy to find out there but need to find a reasonably priced organization to refurbish it. Of the few places I've looked at, they've been quoting me prices that would allow me to buy an Italian vintage bike of the same vintage in much nicer shape!
I know the decals are easy to find out there but need to find a reasonably priced organization to refurbish it. Of the few places I've looked at, they've been quoting me prices that would allow me to buy an Italian vintage bike of the same vintage in much nicer shape!
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That bike still looks better than either of my (two decades newer?) bikes. Love the chrome fork!
I'm getting cautious, and thinking about replacing the bike that has 60,000 miles on the frame. All new bike has nothing to do with the decision, of course. (Hey mister, want to buy a bridge?)
I'm getting cautious, and thinking about replacing the bike that has 60,000 miles on the frame. All new bike has nothing to do with the decision, of course. (Hey mister, want to buy a bridge?)
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Take your glasses off when cleaning and polishing.
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Accept the 8 foot perspective. Patina always looks better when viewed from ~8'.
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Accept the 8 foot perspective. Patina always looks better when viewed from ~8'.
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pdlamb, well that's because I didn't zoom in so you don't see all the lines! At least the front fork is still in great condition.
Wildwood, i think that's the best advice to deal with the natural effects of aging. It's a nice bike but only has value to me so not really worth the cost of professional restoration.
Wildwood, i think that's the best advice to deal with the natural effects of aging. It's a nice bike but only has value to me so not really worth the cost of professional restoration.
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If it's just a little cosmetic stuff why worry? If you really want to have it restored, that's up to you. Friends have done it because they wanted to, not because it made financial sense.
One friend had his Paramount 50th anniversary frame painted by Cyclart in San Diego. Cost a lot but came out beautiful. Another friend had his Landshark repaired and painted by Landshark after a crash. Cost as much as he paid for the bike used, but he wanted it.
One friend had his Paramount 50th anniversary frame painted by Cyclart in San Diego. Cost a lot but came out beautiful. Another friend had his Landshark repaired and painted by Landshark after a crash. Cost as much as he paid for the bike used, but he wanted it.
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It never makes financial sense to restore an old frame, but it sure is fun anyway. I’ve done a few with Yellow Jersey in Arlington WI, very happy with the results, and the price.
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It's a very simple machine, and with $100 worth of tools, almost anybody can fully overhaul it.
When you're rerouting the brake cables, move the rear cable away from the head tube onto the non drive side of the front cable. If you wish to do this now, simply loosen the cable anchor of the front caliper and pull the stem out of the steerer.
When you're rerouting the brake cables, move the rear cable away from the head tube onto the non drive side of the front cable. If you wish to do this now, simply loosen the cable anchor of the front caliper and pull the stem out of the steerer.
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I jumped on this thread because i thought it was about the rider, not the ride. Sorry, my bad.... Hey, don't blame me, it's in the 50+ sub forum after all.
(This old girl is starting to show her age with some superficial surface rust under the cables and near the seams as well as the paint is showing very fine cracks. Nothing too serious ( I hope)
Seriously, nice bike. Tires really set it off.
(This old girl is starting to show her age with some superficial surface rust under the cables and near the seams as well as the paint is showing very fine cracks. Nothing too serious ( I hope)
Seriously, nice bike. Tires really set it off.
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I jumped on this thread because i thought it was about the rider, not the ride. Sorry, my bad.... Hey, don't blame me, it's in the 50+ sub forum after all.
(This old girl is starting to show her age with some superficial surface rust under the cables and near the seams as well as the paint is showing very fine cracks. Nothing too serious ( I hope)
Seriously, nice bike. Tires really set it off.
(This old girl is starting to show her age with some superficial surface rust under the cables and near the seams as well as the paint is showing very fine cracks. Nothing too serious ( I hope)
Seriously, nice bike. Tires really set it off.
The tires caught my eye also
looking for tires for an old Schwinn Peloton (lugged/Columbus SL tubing) I have not ridden in 20 or so years
At the time I used Michelin Super Comp HD - also Axial Pro - and Continental GP's
25mm should work - might not have clearance for 28mm and larger
Prefer tan wall - but the red walls might look good on the Peloton
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I jumped on this thread because i thought it was about the rider, not the ride. Sorry, my bad.... Hey, don't blame me, it's in the 50+ sub forum after all.
(This old girl is starting to show her age with some superficial surface rust under the cables and near the seams as well as the paint is showing very fine cracks. Nothing too serious ( I hope)
Seriously, nice bike. Tires really set it off.
(This old girl is starting to show her age with some superficial surface rust under the cables and near the seams as well as the paint is showing very fine cracks. Nothing too serious ( I hope)
Seriously, nice bike. Tires really set it off.
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