Gaspipe gallery: (Show us your no-so haughty road bikes!)
12-28-10, 02:12 PM
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1976 Schwinn Varsity
A friend of mine purchased this in 8th grade with money he saved up from his paper route. I restored it for him this summer. These pics are pretty bad, but you get the idea.
A friend of mine purchased this in 8th grade with money he saved up from his paper route. I restored it for him this summer. These pics are pretty bad, but you get the idea.
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12-28-10, 05:34 PM
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I think of gaspipe as straight gague cheap heavy tubing, the kind that you'd use to run natural gas into a house.
You don't run gas through concrete block foundations with butted tubing or chrome lugs...
I strongly feel that gaspipe should be reserved for bikes like the Free Spirit 3-speed I spuced up for my sister to ride around a very flat university campus.
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12-28-10, 06:19 PM
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I don't think it really has been resolved.
I think of gaspipe as straight gague cheap heavy tubing, the kind that you'd use to run natural gas into a house.
You don't run gas through concrete block foundations with butted tubing or chrome lugs...
I strongly feel that gaspipe should be reserved for bikes like the Free Spirit 3-speed I spuced up for my sister to ride around a very flat university campus.
I think of gaspipe as straight gague cheap heavy tubing, the kind that you'd use to run natural gas into a house.
You don't run gas through concrete block foundations with butted tubing or chrome lugs...
I strongly feel that gaspipe should be reserved for bikes like the Free Spirit 3-speed I spuced up for my sister to ride around a very flat university campus.
I can see it a lot of ways. But you and I agreeing is not enough for a consensus.
12-28-10, 06:31 PM
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Standalone - It was never the intent of this thread to resolve anything. Please see my earlier note and enjoy the bikes! )
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01-02-11, 01:28 PM
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Hi Randy -
I used the term "gas pipe" to describe any tubing that isn't the more sought after name-brand stuff.
The premise of this thread is that it is often a lot better than many people think.
So while I may not have been very "PC" in my use of the term, it was not intended as a "dis".
-I think the many good-natured posts have borne this out, by just giving folks a chance to post their seldom-seen favorites.
I'd like to keep it that way, and not prolong this debate.
I used the term "gas pipe" to describe any tubing that isn't the more sought after name-brand stuff.
The premise of this thread is that it is often a lot better than many people think.
So while I may not have been very "PC" in my use of the term, it was not intended as a "dis".
-I think the many good-natured posts have borne this out, by just giving folks a chance to post their seldom-seen favorites.
I'd like to keep it that way, and not prolong this debate.
You done good, Awk (or is it Caw?)! This is one of my favorite threads.
01-02-11, 01:40 PM
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Standalone - It was never the intent of this thread to resolve anything. Please see my earlier note and enjoy the bikes! )
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07-05-11, 10:55 AM
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A bit of a bump and an updated pic (from post #2) of my '80 RRA.
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07-05-11, 11:09 AM
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You gonna eat that?
Anyway... a more recent pic of the DL-1.
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07-05-11, 11:25 AM
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My Maruishi Emperor qualifys I think. Its one of the fastest bikes(for me, anyway) that I own.
I know Ive posted this pic before, but its one of the only ones that i have. the frame is currently stripped down, waiting to see what its next incarnation will be. Its been everything from SS, FG, tourer, road bike, and wall art. Debating a flat bar with MBT gears for trailer duty or another three speed.
I know Ive posted this pic before, but its one of the only ones that i have. the frame is currently stripped down, waiting to see what its next incarnation will be. Its been everything from SS, FG, tourer, road bike, and wall art. Debating a flat bar with MBT gears for trailer duty or another three speed.
07-05-11, 12:56 PM
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1971 Schwinn Sports Tourer I purchased new. It is still a great ride, outfitted with Schwinn's exclusive lead alloy components. I replaced the Campagnolo Gran Turismo rear derailleur with a Shimano Crane GS 'way back in 1974.
07-05-11, 01:05 PM
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jbkirby... The Schwinn Sports Tourer is not gaspipe... the frame is filet brazed chromoly.
Beautiful bikes...
Beautiful bikes...
07-05-11, 01:21 PM
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Italian gaspipe... replete with a bunch of heavy steel parts.
After a little weight loss... it is very much like a Peugeot UO8 in the ride and handling department.
After a little weight loss... it is very much like a Peugeot UO8 in the ride and handling department.
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07-05-11, 01:25 PM
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I love those bikes. I have one in 60c, and the top tube is loooong, and then longer with that Nito stem.
What kind of tubing do those have? the ride is nice, good for a heavy guy climbing.
Trying to find another one, to restore to a more stock configuration. I have a bunch of suntour fuji branded stuff to put on it when I find it.
What kind of tubing do those have? the ride is nice, good for a heavy guy climbing.
Trying to find another one, to restore to a more stock configuration. I have a bunch of suntour fuji branded stuff to put on it when I find it.
07-05-11, 01:57 PM
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According to catalog, "best quality high tension steel tubing". This one was bone stock except for handlebar wrap/tires as far as I could tell, even had original straps/clips, pretty good condition leather Fujita saddle. Sold it to a college student after riding it around for a while. Very stable, solid ride.
07-05-11, 03:26 PM
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shipwreck, where are you. A neighbor of mine has a 63cm S10-S of that vintage. I can ask if he wants to sell it. He uses it only indoors nowadays, if at all, since he's old and creaky. (He calls himself "oldfart" on our local forum.)
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07-05-11, 07:59 PM
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I live in northwest Arkansas. I thank you, but 63 is just a bit to big, Ive tried. And to be honest, if I bring home just one more bike, things may go badly for me.
I guess the solution to that is to bring home two!
I live in northwest Arkansas. I thank you, but 63 is just a bit to big, Ive tried. And to be honest, if I bring home just one more bike, things may go badly for me.
I guess the solution to that is to bring home two!
07-05-11, 08:37 PM
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My 53 Sports - One heavy behemouth of a bike that's really a gas to ride.
Hey! - Maybe that's why they called it "gas" pipe?
Hey! - Maybe that's why they called it "gas" pipe?
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07-05-11, 09:24 PM
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My two gaspipe bikes:
1982 Motobecane Mirage Sport
Just needs a new front fender, bar tape, and a place to commute to. This has to be the nicest shifting bike I have ever ridden.
Raleigh Record fixed gear
I bought it missing the crankset and needing a new bottom bracket, this is it after I just did the necessary stuff to get it working with what I had. Future plans are rear brake, new bars and stem, road brake levers, and a crankset that isn't kludged together from a cheap biopace MTB crankset.
1982 Motobecane Mirage Sport
Just needs a new front fender, bar tape, and a place to commute to. This has to be the nicest shifting bike I have ever ridden.
Raleigh Record fixed gear
I bought it missing the crankset and needing a new bottom bracket, this is it after I just did the necessary stuff to get it working with what I had. Future plans are rear brake, new bars and stem, road brake levers, and a crankset that isn't kludged together from a cheap biopace MTB crankset.
07-06-11, 12:30 AM
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My 1975 Motobecane Mirage that I just picked up - it had been sitting in a garage for 35 years. 1020 tubing, made in France. It rides beautifully - I need a bit more practice!
