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02-08-16, 07:00 PM
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Somehow this bike became my favorite to ride, a low-level frame with components that are worth much more than the frame they're on. Nothing is original except the brakes. Suntour Cyclone drive train with 14-28 7 speed in the rear and a long cage derailleur, 28mm tires, a nice set of black fenders (not pictured) No racks for me.
I suppose maybe the Super Tourer is more in keeping with the thread as far as set up, but I've since gotten the Jubilee derailleurs and I don't want to ride it too much anymore. 32mm tires, MAFAC racers, 6 speed 14-28, Atom touring pedals, randdoneur bar. Originally would have had black or white Bluemels, but I don't think I'll ever be able to afford to replace those.
02-11-16, 06:33 PM
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1974 Raleigh International
Refinished and built up with mixed vintage parts.
Refinished and built up with mixed vintage parts.
02-11-16, 06:35 PM
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1975 Motobecane Grand Jubile
TA rack, Kirtland bag, alloy fenders. I have some Weinmann 650B rims and 42cm tires, and might convert this later on.
TA rack, Kirtland bag, alloy fenders. I have some Weinmann 650B rims and 42cm tires, and might convert this later on.
02-11-16, 06:36 PM
#154
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1972 Schwinn Super Sport
I no longer have this bike—I liked the concept but it’s too heavy for me.
I no longer have this bike—I liked the concept but it’s too heavy for me.
02-11-16, 06:39 PM
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1971-3 Motobecane Le Champion
Like many early 70’s racers, the Le Champion makes a great sport tourer.
Like many early 70’s racers, the Le Champion makes a great sport tourer.
02-11-16, 06:40 PM
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1980's Davidson Discovery
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02-12-16, 02:42 PM
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1972 Sports Tourer
Frame - 24"
Bottom Bracket - Shimano sealed-type UN55-127.5mm
Crank set - Specialties TA
Pedals - SR SP-11 Eleven w/Sunlight XL clips
Freewheel - 5-speed Shimano 13-28
Rear DR - NOS Shimano Crane GS "long cage"
Frt DR - Shimano Altus LT circa 1981
Shifters- 1970s Suntour bar-end type, polished
Brakes - Polished Dura-Ace levers w/Cane Creek hoods. Weinmann center-pull OEM (polished)
Seat post - Ultra Cycle Taiwan (ebay) 26.8mm
Saddle - Selle An-Atomica X
Wheels - Campagnolo Record hubs with Mavic rims
Tires - Panasonic Pasela Panaracer 27x1 1/8
Total weight - 28.25 lbs. - 12.8 kg.
Frame - 24"
Bottom Bracket - Shimano sealed-type UN55-127.5mm
Crank set - Specialties TA
Pedals - SR SP-11 Eleven w/Sunlight XL clips
Freewheel - 5-speed Shimano 13-28
Rear DR - NOS Shimano Crane GS "long cage"
Frt DR - Shimano Altus LT circa 1981
Shifters- 1970s Suntour bar-end type, polished
Brakes - Polished Dura-Ace levers w/Cane Creek hoods. Weinmann center-pull OEM (polished)
Seat post - Ultra Cycle Taiwan (ebay) 26.8mm
Saddle - Selle An-Atomica X
Wheels - Campagnolo Record hubs with Mavic rims
Tires - Panasonic Pasela Panaracer 27x1 1/8
Total weight - 28.25 lbs. - 12.8 kg.
02-12-16, 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Hoss Cartright
1972 Sports Tourer
Frame - 24"
Bottom Bracket - Shimano sealed-type UN55-127.5mm
Crank set - Specialties TA
Pedals - SR SP-11 Eleven w/Sunlight XL clips
Freewheel - 5-speed Shimano 13-28
Rear DR - NOS Shimano Crane GS "long cage"
Frt DR - Shimano Altus LT circa 1981
Shifters- 1970s Suntour bar-end type, polished
Brakes - Polished Dura-Ace levers w/Cane Creek hoods. Weinmann center-pull OEM (polished)
Seat post - Ultra Cycle Taiwan (ebay) 26.8mm
Saddle - Selle An-Atomica X
Wheels - Campagnolo Record hubs with Mavic rims
Tires - Panasonic Pasela Panaracer 27x1 1/8
Total weight - 28.25 lbs. - 12.8 kg.
Frame - 24"
Bottom Bracket - Shimano sealed-type UN55-127.5mm
Crank set - Specialties TA
Pedals - SR SP-11 Eleven w/Sunlight XL clips
Freewheel - 5-speed Shimano 13-28
Rear DR - NOS Shimano Crane GS "long cage"
Frt DR - Shimano Altus LT circa 1981
Shifters- 1970s Suntour bar-end type, polished
Brakes - Polished Dura-Ace levers w/Cane Creek hoods. Weinmann center-pull OEM (polished)
Seat post - Ultra Cycle Taiwan (ebay) 26.8mm
Saddle - Selle An-Atomica X
Wheels - Campagnolo Record hubs with Mavic rims
Tires - Panasonic Pasela Panaracer 27x1 1/8
Total weight - 28.25 lbs. - 12.8 kg.
02-12-16, 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by kroozer
1971-3 Motobecane Le Champion
Like many early 70’s racers, the Le Champion makes a great sport tourer.
Like many early 70’s racers, the Le Champion makes a great sport tourer.
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02-13-16, 02:24 AM
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@bikemig @Standalone - You guys both need to get ahold of me if you make it out to the Olympic Peninsula. I run the cheapest hotel in Port Angeles, and it's not horrible, I promise!
Meanwhile, here are some of the sport touring bikes you might be riding alongside you as I show around the place:
Trek 600 Series
Univega Nuovo Sport
Bianchi Limited
Apollo Prestige (fake Legnano)
Motobecane Jubile Sport:
Lambert IGH frankenbike
Meanwhile, here are some of the sport touring bikes you might be riding alongside you as I show around the place:
Trek 600 Series
Univega Nuovo Sport
Bianchi Limited
Apollo Prestige (fake Legnano)
Motobecane Jubile Sport:
Lambert IGH frankenbike
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02-13-16, 06:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Lascauxcaveman
@bikemig @Standalone - You guys both need to get ahold of me if you make it out to the Olympic Peninsula. I run the cheapest hotel in Port Angeles, and it's not horrible, I promise!
Meanwhile, here are some of the sport touring bikes you might be riding alongside you as I show around the place:
Trek 600 Series
Univega Nuovo Sport
Bianchi Limited
Apollo Prestige (fake Legnano)
Motobecane Jubile Sport:
Lambert IGH frankenbike
Meanwhile, here are some of the sport touring bikes you might be riding alongside you as I show around the place:
Trek 600 Series
Univega Nuovo Sport
Bianchi Limited
Apollo Prestige (fake Legnano)
Motobecane Jubile Sport:
Lambert IGH frankenbike
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02-15-16, 08:30 AM
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The Drive Side is Within
Originally Posted by Lascauxcaveman
@bikemig @Standalone - You guys both need to get ahold of me if you make it out to the Olympic Peninsula. I run the cheapest hotel in Port Angeles, and it's not horrible, I promise!
Meanwhile, here are some of the sport touring bikes you might be riding alongside you as I show around the place:
Meanwhile, here are some of the sport touring bikes you might be riding alongside you as I show around the place:
You may know this road, then!
And here, our bikes in cold storage awaiting our return to Carlsborg!
... if my Brother-in-Law who's crashing there hasn't sold them...!
That thick slick tire is from the bike shop in PA near your Hotel!
I may have stayed in a cheaper one (some little efficiency motel near Swain's) when I hitch-hiked down around the peninsula and hiked back solo over the Olympics up the Quinault, across Low Divide, and down the Elwha. 50 miles sure will make Dungeness Crab taste even better upon return to civilization! Your place downtown is nice - great vibe.
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02-15-16, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by More Cowbell
This is an old (82) Nishiki Cresta.
I like what I assume to be a refinish. And what have you named it?
Nice setup.
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1959 Hilton Wrigley Connoisseur (my favorite!)
1963 Hetchins Mountain King
1971 Gitane Tour de France (original owner)
* 1971 Gitane Super Corsa (crashed)
* rebuilt as upright cruiser
1971 Gitane Super Corsa #2 (sweet replacement)
1980 Ritchey Road Touring (The Grail Bike)
1982 Tom Ritchey Everest
(replacing stolen 1981 TR Everest custom)
1982 Tom Ritchey McKinley (touring pickup truck)
1985 ALAN Record (Glued & Screwed. A gift.)
02-15-16, 11:51 AM
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It is a re-finish. The frame was very neglected and needed a new finish to bring it back. Since I have two sport/touring bikes now this has been re-done again into a grocery getter.
02-15-16, 09:20 PM
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My 71 Peugeot PX10E! 95% all French. In it's day the wheel base (100cm) and angles (72 degrees rear, front 74 degrees) were considered road racing (even with pannier eyelets), very comfortable, nimble and stable. With today's standards the Peugeot PX10E would not be classed as a road bike, but it several Euro tours it was a badger.
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02-16-16, 05:26 AM
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1986 Schwinn Le Tour, made in the Greenville, Mississippi factory. Between the price of the bike and the cost to restore it I have less than $200 in it. 27x1 1/4 Pasela's and still have plenty of room left. I have another set of Malliard hubs that I'm going to lace up with 700c rims and Jack Brown 33.3's.
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02-17-16, 09:05 PM
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1972 Motobecane Le Champion
My Custom built Veloce by John Stinsmen
1975 Motobecane Grand Jubile
1973 or 74 Raleigh Competition
My Custom built Veloce by John Stinsmen
1975 Motobecane Grand Jubile
1973 or 74 Raleigh Competition
02-18-16, 03:27 PM
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I just bought this: a Peugeot PA60 frame. They don't come along very often and this one is not only in my preferred size for touring (French fit), but it seems to be in decent nick as well. I have high expectations of the ride quality and look forward to the build.
02-18-16, 05:35 PM
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Congrats on the Pug. Looks very elegant!
So what does a French fit leave you showing seat post wise?
So what does a French fit leave you showing seat post wise?
03-30-16, 04:22 AM
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Chainsuck destroyed the derailleur hanger on my Le Tour beyond repair. I then picked up this '86 Univega Nuovo Sport and restored it. It has Light Action components which work fine but I'm in the process of collecting 6200 series parts for it. A wonderful ride.
03-30-16, 10:19 AM
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Lots of tourers in this collage. Double eyelets should be disqualifier.
03-30-16, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Lazyass
Chainsuck destroyed the derailleur hanger on my Le Tour beyond repair. I then picked up this '86 Univega Nuovo Sport and restored it. It has Light Action components which work fine but I'm in the process of collecting 6200 series parts for it. A wonderful ride.
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Originally Posted by bikemig
That's a great looking bike. Are those Panaracer tires? There's nothing quite like the ride of a road bike with plush tires; the bike just eats up the miles in style.
Now if someone told me I could pick out one bike and have that be my only bike forever it would be an '83 Trek 640.
