Winter Bike Projects
10-26-15 | 09:18 PM
#26
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Have been working out the details with Velocals to get my custom decals made for this RobbieTune-wannabemobile. (1987 Centurion Ironman Expert.)
Motorcycled all the way up to Salt Lake for the frame and bought it from its mal-fitting owner.
I don't have room for any more bikes, and I can't part with any of my current bikes, so this is My Last Build Maybe Ever; so not rushing anything, but I do have complete group of Ultegra 6400 Tricolor with brifters still in the boxes. (Even a brand new 6400 Tricolor crankset still in the box from my beloved GF.)
Just waiting on the decals before taking the frame to Cyclart. Not rushing it, just enjoying the process (and my other bikes). Only things left on the list are the Phil Wood bottom bracket and some kind of wheels. Before this bike, I never realized how few non-white bikes I have.
It's an Expert, but I'm having the correct color decals printed with "Master" instead, because I'm building it up with Ultegra.
Now that I've maxxed out on chassises, and I no longer have a geriatric dog to care for, maybe it's time to spend a little time on the engine.
Motorcycled all the way up to Salt Lake for the frame and bought it from its mal-fitting owner.
I don't have room for any more bikes, and I can't part with any of my current bikes, so this is My Last Build Maybe Ever; so not rushing anything, but I do have complete group of Ultegra 6400 Tricolor with brifters still in the boxes. (Even a brand new 6400 Tricolor crankset still in the box from my beloved GF.)
Just waiting on the decals before taking the frame to Cyclart. Not rushing it, just enjoying the process (and my other bikes). Only things left on the list are the Phil Wood bottom bracket and some kind of wheels. Before this bike, I never realized how few non-white bikes I have.
It's an Expert, but I'm having the correct color decals printed with "Master" instead, because I'm building it up with Ultegra.
Now that I've maxxed out on chassises, and I no longer have a geriatric dog to care for, maybe it's time to spend a little time on the engine.
10-26-15 | 09:24 PM
#27
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From: Topton Pa
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This one is on the stand and ready for a grease and cable clean-up. Probably save for my niece.
Then I have to clear this "inventory"...
So I can finish this
And this
....And/or these
So, no shortage of projects. How much gets done remains to be seen. Driven by how much it rains in large part....
Then I have to clear this "inventory"...
So I can finish this
And this
....And/or these
So, no shortage of projects. How much gets done remains to be seen. Driven by how much it rains in large part....
I have a few things waiting to be gone over, an 84 Trek 620 (finally found one after looking for a few years), 90 (?) Trek 950 (needs grease etc), 90's Ritchey MTB (needs to be uncommunterized) and my late 70's Centurion Semi Pro (some sort of non shimano build). I'm sure some friends bikes will filter in to get some attention as well
10-26-15 | 11:04 PM
#28
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From: Hardy, VA
Bikes: Mostly English - predominantly Raleighs
Nice. The owner of my LBS has one for sale in the size I think you want. It's the color scheme shown in the 1973 catalog though - blue/mink/silver.
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10-27-15 | 12:50 AM
#29
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From: Berkeley, CA
Bikes: 72 Cilo Pacer, 72 Gitane GT, 72 Peugeot PX10, 73 Speedwell Ti,l, 75 Peugeot PR-10L, 80 Colnago Super, 81 Zinn, 85 ALAN Cross, 85 De Rosa Pro, 86 Look 753, 86 Look KG86, 89 Parkpre Team, 90 Parkpre Team MTB, 90 Merlin
Almost there. Looking great.
10-27-15 | 12:55 AM
#30
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From: Berkeley, CA
Bikes: 72 Cilo Pacer, 72 Gitane GT, 72 Peugeot PX10, 73 Speedwell Ti,l, 75 Peugeot PR-10L, 80 Colnago Super, 81 Zinn, 85 ALAN Cross, 85 De Rosa Pro, 86 Look 753, 86 Look KG86, 89 Parkpre Team, 90 Parkpre Team MTB, 90 Merlin
Why the hurry for winter?
I still need new lights before the time change, and I wore shorts and a t-short on my commute today.
I still need new lights before the time change, and I wore shorts and a t-short on my commute today.
10-27-15 | 05:11 AM
#31
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From: Fleetwood, PA, USA
Bikes: '84 Colnago Super; '90 Bridgestone MB-1; '81 Trek 930; '01 Cinelli Supercorsa; '62 Ideor Asso; '87 Tommasini Super Prestige; '13 Lynskey R2300; '84 Serotta Nova Special; '94 Litespeed Catalyst; etc.
Try not to laugh too hard. I picked this up in anticipation of the winter beater competition, whenever it hits. Pic isn't mine - it's courtesy of the previous owner.
So far, it needs paint, a functional chain, bottom bracket set and (probably) a headset. Rear mech pulley wheels were and are frozen.
Fortunately I have a large box of junk to draw from.
So far, it needs paint, a functional chain, bottom bracket set and (probably) a headset. Rear mech pulley wheels were and are frozen.
Fortunately I have a large box of junk to draw from.
Last edited by kunsunoke; 02-18-17 at 07:46 AM.
10-27-15 | 06:13 AM
#33
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From: Fair Oaks Ranch, TX
Bikes: '13 Motobecane Fantom29 HT, '16 Motobecane Turino Pro Disc, '18 Velobuild VB-R-022, '21 Tsunami SNM-100
Question About Steerer Tube Inner Diameter...
The SR Royal stem is original and it's a 22.0 with center plug type wedge bolt. I was expecting 22.2. Is yours the same?
10-27-15 | 06:17 AM
#34
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From: Middle Earth (aka IA)
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10-27-15 | 07:30 AM
#35
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From: Cowan Heights, CA
Bikes: Wizard, Eisentraut, Paramount, Litton, Turner, Surley, Trek, Kona, Landshark, Hujsak, Masi, Tesch, Holland, Retrotec, Spectrum
10-27-15 | 07:37 AM
#36
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From: Mountain Brook, AL
Build:
'73 Holdsworth Record - blue panels painted last weekend. Silver next. Have to build a front wheel, but have all the components.
'90 Miele Gara - retouch some silver paint when completing the above. The components are all ready.
'74 Italvega Nuovo Record - ready for assembly. Need to build some wheels, and find a suitable post/saddle.
'83 Univega Gran Sport. Recent pick-up. Looks to need a good cleaning & service and that's it.
Sell:
'82 Peugeot PX10, even if I have to use the big site.
Disassemble and sell the '78 Raleigh Professional f&f.
c'88 Guerciotti f&f.
A lot of the components that don't end up on one of the builds above.
Will I ever get to the '72 CNC?
Doesn't appear to be up any time soon.
'73 Holdsworth Record - blue panels painted last weekend. Silver next. Have to build a front wheel, but have all the components.
'90 Miele Gara - retouch some silver paint when completing the above. The components are all ready.
'74 Italvega Nuovo Record - ready for assembly. Need to build some wheels, and find a suitable post/saddle.
'83 Univega Gran Sport. Recent pick-up. Looks to need a good cleaning & service and that's it.
Sell:
'82 Peugeot PX10, even if I have to use the big site.
Disassemble and sell the '78 Raleigh Professional f&f.
c'88 Guerciotti f&f.
A lot of the components that don't end up on one of the builds above.
Will I ever get to the '72 CNC?
Doesn't appear to be up any time soon.
10-27-15 | 10:04 AM
#37
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From: Carlsbad, CA
Bikes: '09 Felt F55, '84 Masi Cran Criterium, (2)'86 Schwinn Pelotons, '86 Look Equippe Hinault, '09 Globe Live 3 (dogtaxi), '94 Greg Lemond, '99 GT Pulse Kinesis
I really have no control at all. A wife or girlfriend are supposed to keep us from going off the deep end, but mine is coming up short in this department and now I have another project.
She shares the same sickness it turns out, and now we have a frame coming across the country from DC.
On my way to the shower from the rollers this morning I said, "Get up lazybones, we're one day closer to the Lemond getting here!" and despite being asleep, she squealed like a little girl getting her first kitten and jumped out of bed.
So we've got another winter project and we'll have his-n-hers Lemonds at the end of it. Might have to move one of my Schwinns to the garage.
She shares the same sickness it turns out, and now we have a frame coming across the country from DC.
On my way to the shower from the rollers this morning I said, "Get up lazybones, we're one day closer to the Lemond getting here!" and despite being asleep, she squealed like a little girl getting her first kitten and jumped out of bed.
So we've got another winter project and we'll have his-n-hers Lemonds at the end of it. Might have to move one of my Schwinns to the garage.
10-27-15 | 10:27 AM
#38
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I really have no control at all. A wife or girlfriend are supposed to keep us from going off the deep end, but mine is coming up short in this department and now I have another project.
She shares the same sickness it turns out, and now we have a frame coming across the country from DC.
On my way to the shower from the rollers this morning I said, "Get up lazybones, we're one day closer to the Lemond getting here!" and despite being asleep, she squealed like a little girl getting her first kitten and jumped out of bed.
So we've got another winter project and we'll have his-n-hers Lemonds at the end of it. Might have to move one of my Schwinns to the garage.
She shares the same sickness it turns out, and now we have a frame coming across the country from DC.
On my way to the shower from the rollers this morning I said, "Get up lazybones, we're one day closer to the Lemond getting here!" and despite being asleep, she squealed like a little girl getting her first kitten and jumped out of bed.
So we've got another winter project and we'll have his-n-hers Lemonds at the end of it. Might have to move one of my Schwinns to the garage.
If all goes according to plan, I will be picking up an 89 Bianchi Volpe tomorrow and working on that this winter for my wife's touring / commuting project.
10-27-15 | 11:21 AM
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From: The Great Pacific Northwest
I've sold off a lot of bikes and am down to figuring out what I'm going to do with the '87 Miyata One Twelve mixte. Last summer I installed drop bars & original road levers, and honestly while it looked fine it was very uncomfortable. I'm coming to the conclusion that I need to move those downtube shifters up to the handlebars, so am slowly working toward that direction. Added VO Porteur bars last night with original Shimano city bike brake levers and original black "Miyata" labeled plastic/rubber grips.
[MENTION=381793]gugie[/MENTION] is doing some surgical modification of my Raleigh Twenty and so far it's great. Very excited about this. The bike will definitely get a paint job/powder coat.
Ill post photos soon.
[MENTION=381793]gugie[/MENTION] is doing some surgical modification of my Raleigh Twenty and so far it's great. Very excited about this. The bike will definitely get a paint job/powder coat.
Ill post photos soon.
10-27-15 | 11:29 AM
#40
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From: Jacksonville, NC
Bikes: A few
2 right now
84 Super Course needing frame cleaning and wax job. Then the build up with 600 group 'cept the shifters. They have to be a certain type of Shimano... Golden arrow.
2nd is the 85 Marathon SS getting a new Raleigh handle bar, brake levers and white Cotten tape. Stopping will be improved with Kool Stop pads as well. My fendered gentleman's bike for the winter.
Love both these and makes three Raleigh USA bikes so far.
2nd is the 85 Marathon SS getting a new Raleigh handle bar, brake levers and white Cotten tape. Stopping will be improved with Kool Stop pads as well. My fendered gentleman's bike for the winter.
Love both these and makes three Raleigh USA bikes so far.
10-27-15 | 01:48 PM
#41
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From: Middle Earth (aka IA)
Bikes: A bunch of old bikes and a few new ones
I really have no control at all. A wife or girlfriend are supposed to keep us from going off the deep end, but mine is coming up short in this department and now I have another project.
She shares the same sickness it turns out, and now we have a frame coming across the country from DC.
On my way to the shower from the rollers this morning I said, "Get up lazybones, we're one day closer to the Lemond getting here!" and despite being asleep, she squealed like a little girl getting her first kitten and jumped out of bed.
So we've got another winter project and we'll have his-n-hers Lemonds at the end of it. Might have to move one of my Schwinns to the garage.
She shares the same sickness it turns out, and now we have a frame coming across the country from DC.
On my way to the shower from the rollers this morning I said, "Get up lazybones, we're one day closer to the Lemond getting here!" and despite being asleep, she squealed like a little girl getting her first kitten and jumped out of bed.
So we've got another winter project and we'll have his-n-hers Lemonds at the end of it. Might have to move one of my Schwinns to the garage.
10-27-15 | 03:56 PM
#42
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From: North of Canada, Adirondacks
Bikes: Still a garage full
Winters are long in the northeast, so I don't know how fellow forum members can make do with 1-2 bike projects.
In addition to the ever changing queue of flip candidates, I have projects divided into two divisions.
First major goal is to finish the unfinished project bikes:
Second major goal of pending projects include:
I bought the pictured below Schwinn Prelude in Palm Beach in August. Besides changing saddle and shorter reach stem, it needs a full overhaul and new consumables. That will be my winter project when I go to visit friends over the winter.
In addition to the ever changing queue of flip candidates, I have projects divided into two divisions.
First major goal is to finish the unfinished project bikes:
- Bridgestone RB-1
- Motobecane CV-41
- Schwinn Prelude 1987 (Pink and White)
- Trek 620 - handlebar conversion to native state
- Trek 520 - needs everything
- Peugeot PKN10 - stuck seatpost
- Motobecane Interclub Tandem - remove foam grips and rewrap handlebars.
- Retrieve Santana tandem from the LBS, which is removing a seat post broken inside the seat tube, to complete overhaul.
Second major goal of pending projects include:
- Build a touring bike for my BFF neighbor in Ann Arbor. She needs a 58cm frame.
- Kestrel KM40 overhaul
- Klein Stage overhaul
- Nobilette overhaul
I bought the pictured below Schwinn Prelude in Palm Beach in August. Besides changing saddle and shorter reach stem, it needs a full overhaul and new consumables. That will be my winter project when I go to visit friends over the winter.
10-27-15 | 04:30 PM
#43
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From: Carlsbad, CA
Bikes: '09 Felt F55, '84 Masi Cran Criterium, (2)'86 Schwinn Pelotons, '86 Look Equippe Hinault, '09 Globe Live 3 (dogtaxi), '94 Greg Lemond, '99 GT Pulse Kinesis
10-27-15 | 04:48 PM
#44
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From: Forksbent, MN
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Hmm,
Build up the new to me English frame with an 8 speed campy triple group that I got based on a hot tip in the "looking for one of these" thread.
Rebuild my US made frame that was robbed last minute of its components for my gravel bike (when a brifter asploded)
Build up that Italian frame that's been hanging in the corner
Build the French frame back up with proper period componentry and wheels
Maybe even build up the Japanese frame into a nice utility bike
Ride the snot out of that OT Taiwanese TI snow bike
Build up the new to me English frame with an 8 speed campy triple group that I got based on a hot tip in the "looking for one of these" thread.
Rebuild my US made frame that was robbed last minute of its components for my gravel bike (when a brifter asploded)
Build up that Italian frame that's been hanging in the corner
Build the French frame back up with proper period componentry and wheels
Maybe even build up the Japanese frame into a nice utility bike
Ride the snot out of that OT Taiwanese TI snow bike
10-27-15 | 06:38 PM
#45
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Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 21,842
Likes: 5,804
From: Middle Earth (aka IA)
Bikes: A bunch of old bikes and a few new ones
Winters are long in the northeast, so I don't know how fellow forum members can make do with 1-2 bike projects.
In addition to the ever changing queue of flip candidates, I have projects divided into two divisions.
First major goal is to finish the unfinished project bikes:
Second major goal of pending projects include:
I bought the pictured below Schwinn Prelude in Palm Beach in August. Besides changing saddle and shorter reach stem, it needs a full overhaul and new consumables. That will be my winter project when I go to visit friends over the winter.
In addition to the ever changing queue of flip candidates, I have projects divided into two divisions.
First major goal is to finish the unfinished project bikes:
- Bridgestone RB-1
- Motobecane CV-41
- Schwinn Prelude 1987 (Pink and White)
- Trek 620 - handlebar conversion to native state
- Trek 520 - needs everything
- Peugeot PKN10 - stuck seatpost
- Motobecane Interclub Tandem - remove foam grips and rewrap handlebars.
- Retrieve Santana tandem from the LBS, which is removing a seat post broken inside the seat tube, to complete overhaul.
Second major goal of pending projects include:
- Build a touring bike for my BFF neighbor in Ann Arbor. She needs a 58cm frame.
- Kestrel KM40 overhaul
- Klein Stage overhaul
- Nobilette overhaul
I bought the pictured below Schwinn Prelude in Palm Beach in August. Besides changing saddle and shorter reach stem, it needs a full overhaul and new consumables. That will be my winter project when I go to visit friends over the winter.
10-27-15 | 06:39 PM
#46
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From: Middle Earth (aka IA)
Bikes: A bunch of old bikes and a few new ones
10-27-15 | 06:42 PM
#47
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From: STP
Hmm,
Build up the new to me English frame with an 8 speed campy triple group that I got based on a hot tip in the "looking for one of these" thread.
Rebuild my US made frame that was robbed last minute of its components for my gravel bike (when a brifter asploded)
Build up that Italian frame that's been hanging in the corner
Build the French frame back up with proper period componentry and wheels
Maybe even build up the Japanese frame into a nice utility bike
Ride the snot out of that OT Taiwanese TI snow bike
Build up the new to me English frame with an 8 speed campy triple group that I got based on a hot tip in the "looking for one of these" thread.
Rebuild my US made frame that was robbed last minute of its components for my gravel bike (when a brifter asploded)
Build up that Italian frame that's been hanging in the corner
Build the French frame back up with proper period componentry and wheels
Maybe even build up the Japanese frame into a nice utility bike
Ride the snot out of that OT Taiwanese TI snow bike
10-27-15 | 06:43 PM
#48
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From: STP
10-27-15 | 06:45 PM
#49
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From: Middle Earth (aka IA)
Bikes: A bunch of old bikes and a few new ones
10-27-15 | 07:35 PM
#50
Wherever I may roam....
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From: Topton Pa
Bikes: A few bikes
That seems odd. I'm pretty sure mine is a 22.2