Ablaut

Looks great, javal! Is that a Cinelli/UnicaNitor saddle? If so, how do you like it?

javal

Ablaut; no, its a Kashimax Super Pro. The Kashimax saddles were standard on high end swedish race bikes from mid/late 70´s when they replaced the Ideale choice (see pic). Originally and incidentelly, the Mustang had a Kashimax Sports saddle, but the Super Pro is really enjoyable on longer but slower rides. I have friends whom dislike the "Kashimax-feeling".

bibliobob

For those of you who weren't into BMX, Kashimax saddles were the saddle of choice on all top end bikes in the late 70s/early 80s. Plastic, no covering. The Kashimax Aero was the coolest.

REALLY nice looking bike, btw!

Bruce Enns

Here is my 1981 Miyata 1000. I just finished a complete rebuild last month and I'm needing my VO fenders as of yet. I also need a handlebar bag, a set of lights and some Kool Stop pads for the NOS Suntour XC Pro canti's I put on her.
I've also got a set of 4 NOS Madden panniers for her, buzzards and baby buzzards.

jeremyb

Anyone know what rear rack that is?

beech333

I was originally told this was an '83 Fuji America, but I guess it turns out to be an '81. The picture is as I received it and no work has been done yet, other than changing the chain, which may be original.

The B17 saddle had been swapped for an Avocet Touring I, barcons for stem shifters, Nitto Technomic stem for an unknown make/model, MKS Sylvan pedals for a make/model that escapes me at the moment, and Diacompe drilled brake levers swapped for "suicide" levers. Currently, I am looking to change the brake levers, pedals and stem to original models. I'll probably switch to downtube shifters, like all of my other bikes. I think I will keep the Avocet saddle. I'm surprise at how comfortable it is.

Originally, I thought I might like the stem shifters, but after a hard brake the other day, I can see why Sheldon Brown referred to them as a dull knife pointed at your groin.

Overall, I am very happy with this recent acquisition. The triple gearing was wonderful on my commute to work on Friday. The paint and decals are excellent. The Suntour Cyclone GT RD shifts beautifully. I have even been kicking myself for not bidding higher on an America that was posted on Ebay last week, if only for the components and a frame to resell.

Sorry about the shot of the pedal blocking the front derailleur.

High Fist Shin

^^ That's a nice a bike! In great condition; well done.

beech333

If you are talking about my Fuji, then thanks. I love it. Now, if only I can keep myself from contacting the guy in LA with the Opus.

I think that this bike sealed the deal that I have an obsession. 4 Bikes, all Fuji, 3 vintage, 2 bedroom apartment. The 2008 Newest will probably end up being sold and the America taking its place as the workhorse commuter. I've found that I hate aluminum bikes.

redxj

Well it is a touring bike, but not exactly the normal touring setup. So here are some current pics of my 83' Nishiki Seral turned fixed gear/rando bike. The plan for this bike is to get a SA S3X 3 speed fixed hub if they ever come out. I got tired of waiting so I have been riding it single fixed with a spare rear wheel. It is geared low for me so I can make the climb out of town on my work commute. I only decided on this fixed setup after I bought a non-vintage Surly LHT for touring and mostly commuting duties.

High Fist Shin

Yes, I was refering to your Fuji.

A lot of alloy frames have a harsh ride. I've found that only the Cannondale Caad 8, 9 have a nice ride for alloy. I'm sure there are others, but I haven't ridden to many other alloy frames.

BRETT11

Dave what did you use for components to put this bike together?? I have the same frame.

pwhallon

I'm not sure if this would be considered a touring bike or a commuter.

I still wanted to share it.

I bought it at a garage sale last weekend.

1979-83 ish Peugeot PX8M. Restoration to begin shortly.





PW

beeseecleta

omg! i love that bike!!!!

smorris 

Cool, another place to post my photos. Y'all are gonna get tired of seeing them...

1992 Bridgestone RB-T. I have a Blackburn rear rack and set of panniers for it, just not mounted.



















A couple more and full size images here

jgedwa

Got this as a frameset in trade with another BFer a year or so ago.

Brooks Pro, Stronglight headset, Nexus 7 hub, ugly (but free!) aero rims, Deore cantis, ugly modern stem, and flatbars. I feel sort of bad that this nice old frame has such ugly modern parts on it. But it works.

jim

cycleheimer

Got this mid-range "foodge" for the price of a movie. Manufactured in November 1980.
Installed a "NOS" Pleitscher "rat trap" rear rack that came with it, and also a set of SKS fenders that I had on hand. I keep a set of Cannondale panniers, and a Karrimor pannier with a matching Cannondale handlebar bag that I can throw on when needed.

rhm

Don't feel bad, if it works! Here's me a couple weekends ago on my 1982 Trek 720 as currently set up, which is pretty similar to yours. Nexus 8 hub, Sun CR-18 rims, flatbars with Origin-8 drop bar ends. I would like a better way to mount the Nexus shifter, but for the nonce, this will do.


(photo courtesy of Mr. Junkyardbike)

swen0171 

Nice. 27" or 700c?

screwdriver

You raise an interesting question. What does determine that a touring bicycle have a specific style handlebars?

OldRoadman

Cyclone MKII group. Matrix Titan rims with 27 x 1/8 gumwalls. Sugino LP triple 48-38-28.
New Bottom Bracket and cables. Weinmann centerpulls. Hyperglide 6 speed.
This replaced my 2006 Trek 1500.
Happy to be back to Old School!!

stronglight

Don't worry smorris... I for one will never tire of looking at it! That's really a stunning bike. A shame they are not still being built today! I love the look of those Schwalbe tires, too!

Here is a purchase I made less than 1 year ago. 1986 Schwinn Voyageur. It came with all original components in barely used condition. Looked like it was used for just one season and then put into storage. I goofed around with it a bit and used some components which I'd been saving for just such a build up. I also have a Gilles Berthoud chrome front rack (not shown) with arms which reach the mid-fork front rack bosses perfectly. I looked long and carefully for a touring bike frameset with vertical dropouts - which are perfect for mounting fenders and still easily removing wheels... Those always sensible French custom builders were using vertical dropouts on touring bikes since the late 1940s - probably even earlier.

You can see MANY photos - including details of all components (both original and new) HERE

My absolute favorite bike these days. It has everything I could ever want on a bike. I use it for rides of any length. Always a joy to just hop on it and ride anywhere!


I added:
Original components still used ...
Other original components were now replaced here with:

TheDL

Man, that thing just looks fast. Very nice.

High Fist Shin

^^ Nice job on the Voyager. Just about perfect fender lines.

TheDL

stronglight: How do you like those sport tops on those Kleen Kanteens? Do they work well?

stronglight

I like them a lot! They don't leak and never taste nasty. Unlike some of the linings used on aluminum bottles, stainless steel is not effected by acids in soft drinks and will never corrode. With these, you just pop up the drink spout tops like you would for those used on most plastic bottles. There is a tiny rubber vent plug on the top of the caps. You depress this to allow in air while you drink... otherwise you would just create suction with each swallow due to the rigid bottle construction and air/water tight caps.