The Ins and Outs of small wheeled junior roadbikes
04-24-15, 11:52 PM
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These look like mini-randoneusse bikes. As you say, tempted but I'm all full up. The 12 y.o. wants to start doing brevets with me ( nice daddy-daughter time) but she's already set for a bike. I just hope someone gets these who'll actually have their kids ride them!
I can't (as yet) convince myself to snag bikes for grandkids when my oldest is only 16.
I can't (as yet) convince myself to snag bikes for grandkids when my oldest is only 16.
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04-27-15, 09:21 PM
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Respectable. Not as nice as the ones @delcrossv recently posted, but respectable.
Youth Road Bike Vintage UK - DAWES 24" racer
Youth Road Bike Vintage UK - DAWES 24" racer
05-24-15, 10:14 PM
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I recently found a 1981 Fuji SJ-10 and built it up for my 11-year-old daughter. Purchase price was $50, but as often happens, one thing led to another, and... Well, who cares. She loves it, and it'll always be the bike dad built for her.
A whole lot of parts wound up getting replaced, in large part because the originals were in rough shape. The bike originally came with 26" x 1 1/4" (597) wheels, but for sake of tire selection (and better wheels), I built a set of 650c wheels for it. Paint and decals were shot, so I had it powder coated and my daughter got to pick the color.
A whole lot of parts wound up getting replaced, in large part because the originals were in rough shape. The bike originally came with 26" x 1 1/4" (597) wheels, but for sake of tire selection (and better wheels), I built a set of 650c wheels for it. Paint and decals were shot, so I had it powder coated and my daughter got to pick the color.
05-24-15, 10:26 PM
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Not a road bike, not especially small, at least not once they invented sloping top tubes. Wonder how it would look with slicks and drops, though? Posted due to interesting frame triangle. I believe this is an 11" size. Standover is, obviously, roughly 24"
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05-27-15, 08:46 AM
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So cool! Would someone please buy this so that I don't?
Wilier Italian Juvenile Junior Racing Bicycle 60's Vintage RARE 20" Nisi | eBay
Wilier Italian Juvenile Junior Racing Bicycle 60's Vintage RARE 20" Nisi | eBay
05-27-15, 09:17 AM
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my 9yr old's nishiki century, it's a little big for him, but there is no way i can keep him off it. rode it 12 miles on memorial day with no complaints.. set it up with aero levers, cross levers and index stem shifting, dual pivot brakes, also swapped the bulky 24" steel wheels, with a pair of 650c wheels. ignore the cob job water bottle holder, he doesn't have mounts for one, and it was quickest way to get one set up for the ride 
he was happy so thats all that matters.
he was happy so thats all that matters. 
06-23-15, 02:31 PM
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It doesn't appear that that Wilier from a few posts up ever sold, which is kinda sad. I realize it's priced at the high end of the spectrum, but I personally think its coolness and rarity make up for it. If I didn't already have a 20" kid's bike, I would have grabbed it myself
Wilier Italian Juvenile Junior Racing Bicycle 60's Vintage RARE 20" Nisi | eBay
Wilier Italian Juvenile Junior Racing Bicycle 60's Vintage RARE 20" Nisi | eBay
06-23-15, 02:33 PM
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It doesn't appear that that Wilier from a few posts up ever sold, which is kinda sad. I realize it's priced at the high end of the spectrum, but I personally think its coolness and rarity make up for it. If I didn't already have a 20" kid's bike, I would have grabbed it myself
Wilier Italian Juvenile Junior Racing Bicycle 60's Vintage RARE 20" Nisi | eBay
Wilier Italian Juvenile Junior Racing Bicycle 60's Vintage RARE 20" Nisi | eBay
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06-23-15, 02:35 PM
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Cross-posting from the Craigslist/eBay thread:
Listing click here
WHAT?!? - 1974 PEUGEOT UG 45 CX - - Juvenile Road Bike - $200 (san antonio)
1974 PEUGEOT UG 45 CX
Vintage 10 Speed Juvenile Sports Bicycle
$200 Firm - Local Pick Up Only
Ultra Rare Kid Peugeot 10 Speed
- Frame Size: 18 inches -
- Wheel Size: 24 inches -
- Stand Over Height: 27 inches -
Frame and Fork and Bars: Peugeot Lightweight Tubing
Derailleurs: Simplex Front / Shimano Eagle Rear (1st Gen)
Chainwheels: 45 x 40
Freewheels: 14 x 16 x 18 x 20 x 23
Hubs: Normandy Dural Hugh Flange with Nuts
Rims: Rigida 24 x 1 3/8 Chromage Super Chromix
Brakes: Mafac Racer
Pedals: Lyotard
Quill: JAX
Weight: 23 lbs Complete
Good, Bad, and Ugly:
This rare Peugeot is all original parts less the Rear Derailleur and missing tire pump.
The Saddle is all but gone;
Tires are shot;
One of the Pedals is missing the end cap;
Everything is structurally sound, no dents, no dings, no bends;
The Patina is still in amazing condition as are the hand painted decals.
Feel Free To Ask Any Questions
$200 Firm - Local Pick Up Only
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If you made a deal, if it's close enough to me I can probably help you get it shipped.
WHAT?!? - 1974 PEUGEOT UG 45 CX - - Juvenile Road Bike - $200 (san antonio)
1974 PEUGEOT UG 45 CX
Vintage 10 Speed Juvenile Sports Bicycle
$200 Firm - Local Pick Up Only
Ultra Rare Kid Peugeot 10 Speed
- Frame Size: 18 inches -
- Wheel Size: 24 inches -
- Stand Over Height: 27 inches -
Frame and Fork and Bars: Peugeot Lightweight Tubing
Derailleurs: Simplex Front / Shimano Eagle Rear (1st Gen)
Chainwheels: 45 x 40
Freewheels: 14 x 16 x 18 x 20 x 23
Hubs: Normandy Dural Hugh Flange with Nuts
Rims: Rigida 24 x 1 3/8 Chromage Super Chromix
Brakes: Mafac Racer
Pedals: Lyotard
Quill: JAX
Weight: 23 lbs Complete
Good, Bad, and Ugly:
This rare Peugeot is all original parts less the Rear Derailleur and missing tire pump.
The Saddle is all but gone;
Tires are shot;
One of the Pedals is missing the end cap;
Everything is structurally sound, no dents, no dings, no bends;
The Patina is still in amazing condition as are the hand painted decals.
Feel Free To Ask Any Questions
$200 Firm - Local Pick Up Only
__________________________________
If you made a deal, if it's close enough to me I can probably help you get it shipped.
07-08-15, 11:55 AM
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Gahhh! Wouldn't mind this. Not C&V but it looks super practical/functional.
Cross-posting from the eBay thread where another member first posted it:
Piedrahita 20" wheel kids road/cross bike
Cross-posting from the eBay thread where another member first posted it:
Piedrahita 20" wheel kids road/cross bike
07-08-15, 12:05 PM
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Just acquired this cute 50cm from a fellow forum member. Not going small wheeled but for another granddaughter and plans to build in a tribute LeMond / Team Z livery.
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07-08-15, 12:20 PM
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Came across this a while back. No-one to ride it, but I thought it was so cute, that I bought it anyway.
07-24-15, 07:40 AM
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This one actually appears to be in nice shape. Most of the ones I see are junk.
Velo Enfant Ancien Roues 550X28A | eBay
Velo Enfant Ancien Roues 550X28A | eBay
07-24-15, 04:10 PM
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Currently up for sale here, a Legnano 'Bambino'. 47cm frame, so I'm guessing those wheels are 24". Talk about cute:
07-30-15, 12:44 PM
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Fongers mini mixte, currently up for sale. It even has lightweight rims, by the looks of it.
07-30-15, 01:54 PM
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