The "Before And After" Thread
07-04-15, 08:30 AM
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Don't get me wrong, some 1st-gen Ergo's would look great too. For my tastes, STI's are just one of the very few aesthetic fails for Shimano. That and they're not Italian 
07-10-15, 01:02 PM
#1977
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1984 Univega Gran Rally - I bought a Specialized Hardrock off a guy and he said you want to see a road bike? There was no other bike in sight - so he opened his trunk and it was in pieces.. in sandwich baggies even! Got it for $40 and had to reassemble everything from parts. The derailers, brakes, everything had to be put back together...
07-10-15, 01:16 PM
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Holy smokes!! How bad was the rust? The checkers are a nice accent. Powder or paint?
07-10-15, 01:31 PM
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Looks like a test crash bike now!! LOL
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07-10-15, 01:36 PM
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Wow... That is amazing! 
A pile of parts and pieces and slowly but surely, a beautiful bicycle is the end result! Well done!
A pile of parts and pieces and slowly but surely, a beautiful bicycle is the end result! Well done!
07-10-15, 01:41 PM
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Here is my newly refurbished and annoying RIGI. I sold the 175 SR cranks/BB, C-Rec RD and Delta brakes over the winter. I tried putting a newer Campagranola crank and a 7spd cassette wheelset but... I had trouble getting the Gian Robert FD to play well with the chainrings sitting so close to the frame. I also had issues with lots of chain rub on the inside of the 53 I guess because of the uber short stays.
Since no one wanted the SR crank and Phil BB from the Hetchins I tried putting it on. I am still having trouble with the FD and for now I took the wheels off the Ugly Betty with 5spd FW I was using with the Portacatena. It seemed to be working in the stand but I ended up windmilling trying to get the chain on the big ring, then could not get back to the little ring.
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https://www.bikeforums.net/attachment...8&d=1436557172
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Can't forget the most important accessory
Since no one wanted the SR crank and Phil BB from the Hetchins I tried putting it on. I am still having trouble with the FD and for now I took the wheels off the Ugly Betty with 5spd FW I was using with the Portacatena. It seemed to be working in the stand but I ended up windmilling trying to get the chain on the big ring, then could not get back to the little ring.
Before
https://www.bikeforums.net/attachment...8&d=1436557172
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Can't forget the most important accessory
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“One morning you wake up, the girl is gone, the bikes are gone, all that's left behind is a pair of old tires and a tube of tubular glue, all squeezed out"
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07-13-15, 05:03 PM
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Before:
After:
Frame was an ebay find. Decided to go a different direction than how most people build this frame up, no fenders, no wide tires, no Suntour, no triple or long cage. I've been piecing together an NR group, but a Nuovo Gran Sport rear will have to do till I have the cash. I have a Silca Impero I want to paint to match the lagoon blue panels but I need to find a matching paint, eventually want to replace the GB stem with a TTT Record, and need a suitable bottle cage.
After:
Frame was an ebay find. Decided to go a different direction than how most people build this frame up, no fenders, no wide tires, no Suntour, no triple or long cage. I've been piecing together an NR group, but a Nuovo Gran Sport rear will have to do till I have the cash. I have a Silca Impero I want to paint to match the lagoon blue panels but I need to find a matching paint, eventually want to replace the GB stem with a TTT Record, and need a suitable bottle cage.
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07-13-15, 05:29 PM
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Before Raleigh Mk iv 1974
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I have since found the NR pedals. Frame w/brakes and bottom bracket and headset $50. Everything else bought on this forum or CL.
After
I have since found the NR pedals. Frame w/brakes and bottom bracket and headset $50. Everything else bought on this forum or CL.
07-13-15, 05:31 PM
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usually I'm fairly indifferent to raleighs, but this one is beautiful! I'm talking about the small one with the old campy gear...
07-13-15, 09:02 PM
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Thank goodness you removed that ugly crank - I just can't abide the looks of those Hollowtech cranks (even though they are dead easy to install/remove). I hope you saved those SLR brake levers and vintage Look pedals for a late 80's project.
07-13-15, 09:56 PM
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If someone tells you that you have enough bicycles and you don't need any more, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.
If someone tells you that you have enough bicycles and you don't need any more, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.
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07-13-15, 10:07 PM
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Who did the repaint? That's a mighty fine job!
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07-13-15, 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by gugie
Wouldn't you rather have a Schwinnger?
And very nice build album - I love the accompanying descriptions! My hat's off to you!!
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07-13-15, 11:21 PM
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Some day I'd like to try my hand at painting. Someday!
Do you have your own blast booth, or did you farm that part out?
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07-14-15, 12:10 AM
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1984 Univega Gran Rally - I bought a Specialized Hardrock off a guy and he said you want to see a road bike? There was no other bike in sight - so he opened his trunk and it was in pieces.. in sandwich baggies even! Got it for $40 and had to reassemble everything from parts. The derailers, brakes, everything had to be put back together...
...and I'm a big fan of those checkered stripes.
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07-14-15, 01:26 PM
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Just finished. 1993 Giant Sedona ATX before and after...
07-16-15, 01:42 AM
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MOTOBECANE Jubilee Sport '83 - general restoration
Hi,
I know that if it's possible we should not remove old good paint from vintage bike, but this Motobecane color was so "controversial" that I decide to put new pearl paint and give a little fresh look
Thomas
https://thomasbikesblog.wordpress.com/
I know that if it's possible we should not remove old good paint from vintage bike, but this Motobecane color was so "controversial" that I decide to put new pearl paint and give a little fresh look
Thomas
https://thomasbikesblog.wordpress.com/
07-16-15, 03:05 AM
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Hi,
I know that if it's possible we should not remove old good paint from vintage bike, but this Motobecane color was so "controversial" that I decide to put new pearl paint and give a little fresh look
Thomas
https://thomasbikesblog.wordpress.com/
I know that if it's possible we should not remove old good paint from vintage bike, but this Motobecane color was so "controversial" that I decide to put new pearl paint and give a little fresh look
Thomas
https://thomasbikesblog.wordpress.com/
07-16-15, 08:15 AM
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Controversial, because it looks bad in reality 
More pink then purple...
Now looks really nice but still have old spirit, all parts are original, I've changed just brake housing.
Thomas
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More pink then purple...Now looks really nice but still have old spirit, all parts are original, I've changed just brake housing.
Thomas
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07-16-15, 11:59 AM
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I had that checker flag contact paper and I knew since I was going to be 'flipping' this bike (it is way too big for me) - I did not want to spend the $40 on the repro decals off eBay... next owner can do that if they want. But - I needed something there was so much real estate since the frame is large!
I debated on the checkered contact paper but at the end went for it - glad it is well liked!
07-16-15, 12:02 PM
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Thomas - that is an Epic Before/After - BUT having said that - the 'during' pic in the exploded view is really a great shot! I really appreciate the time and effort that went into that picture!!