How about (only) 1985?
11-26-16 | 10:03 PM
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For those of us who prize riders over collectibles, perfection is a major obstacle to a practical and useful fleet (economically).
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11-30-16 | 01:44 PM
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Totally agree with you!
For me the zenith of bicycle design/aesthetics happened right at the mid 80's. That's why my bikes are mostly from 84 and 85.....
I feel really lucky that the mid 80's was when I also had the best cycling years of my life, because the bikes were so great!
Here's my 85 ALAN Record Carbonio:
For me the zenith of bicycle design/aesthetics happened right at the mid 80's. That's why my bikes are mostly from 84 and 85.....
I feel really lucky that the mid 80's was when I also had the best cycling years of my life, because the bikes were so great!
Here's my 85 ALAN Record Carbonio:
Does your frame have a non-serial # date stamped on the tubing near the seat cluster?
I wish you lived closer. It would be really interesting to compare the ride(s) between these.
Thanks!
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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.)
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.)
11-30-16 | 05:09 PM
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Frame and fork are definitely 1985.
The stem could be.
Definitely nothing else is, including the rider (1972 vintage, also a very good year!)
12-02-16 | 09:07 AM
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The Campy wheels aren´t actually Campy.
I got fed up looking for a decent set of vintage Shamals for this Campy-equipped bike:
so I stuck a €2 set of decals on a 40mm-deep Felt TTR4 wheelset that I had, and used a 7-speed Shimano cassette with an extra sprocket and spacer (which matches Campy 8-speed spacing) on the Olmo.
I know, I know, it´s faux and crappy, but I really wanted the deep-rim look, the Shamals I looked at all had cracked rims and/or were stupid money, and I had the Felt wheels on hand.
Fast-forward on a couple of years and I do something even more questionable - I swapped the beautiful Olmo (´89 anniversary) with its original tubular wheelset for a Canyon road bike, and kept the Felt wheels.
Therefore the Felt wheels are now on the Merckx, the drivetrain is 50/34 up front and 12/30 9-speed on the back, it all works flawlessly, and although I should scrub off the Campagnolo decal on the wheelset I can´t be arsed. Who knows what the future may bring.
12-02-16 | 01:05 PM
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12-02-16 | 02:41 PM
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Enjoying this thread Robbie.
Here are my pair of '85 Peugeot PSN-10s... one original, and one more modern. Many miles between the two with daily commutes, club rides, and centuries on the road and gravel.
I suppose my wife's Bianchi would fall into the timeframe as well...
Here are my pair of '85 Peugeot PSN-10s... one original, and one more modern. Many miles between the two with daily commutes, club rides, and centuries on the road and gravel.
I suppose my wife's Bianchi would fall into the timeframe as well...
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12-03-16 | 01:36 AM
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Enjoying this thread Robbie.
Here are my pair of '85 Peugeot PSN-10s... one original, and one more modern. Many miles between the two with daily commutes, club rides, and centuries on the road and gravel.
I suppose my wife's Bianchi would fall into the timeframe as well...
Here are my pair of '85 Peugeot PSN-10s... one original, and one more modern. Many miles between the two with daily commutes, club rides, and centuries on the road and gravel.
I suppose my wife's Bianchi would fall into the timeframe as well...
12-03-16 | 02:10 AM
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12-03-16 | 07:13 AM
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Makes perfect sense to me. And it looks ace.
Nah, that's like "no, no, honey, keep your glasses on.....really.....and the boots."
Ah. Admission time.
The Campy wheels aren´t actually Campy. I got fed up looking for a decent set of vintage Shamals for this Campy-equipped bike, so I stuck a €2 set of decals on a 40mm-deep Felt TTR4 wheelset that I had, and used a 7-speed Shimano cassette with an extra sprocket and spacer (which matches Campy 8-speed spacing) on the Olmo.
I know, I know, it´s faux and crappy, but I really wanted the deep-rim look, the Shamals I looked at all had cracked rims and/or were stupid money, and I had the Felt wheels on hand.
Fast-forward on a couple of years and I do something even more questionable - I swapped the beautiful Olmo (´89 anniversary) with its original tubular wheelset for a Canyon road bike, and kept the Felt wheels.
Therefore the Felt wheels are now on the Merckx, the drivetrain is 50/34 up front and 12/30 9-speed on the back, it all works flawlessly, and I can't be arsed. Who knows what the future may bring.
The Campy wheels aren´t actually Campy. I got fed up looking for a decent set of vintage Shamals for this Campy-equipped bike, so I stuck a €2 set of decals on a 40mm-deep Felt TTR4 wheelset that I had, and used a 7-speed Shimano cassette with an extra sprocket and spacer (which matches Campy 8-speed spacing) on the Olmo.
I know, I know, it´s faux and crappy, but I really wanted the deep-rim look, the Shamals I looked at all had cracked rims and/or were stupid money, and I had the Felt wheels on hand.
Fast-forward on a couple of years and I do something even more questionable - I swapped the beautiful Olmo (´89 anniversary) with its original tubular wheelset for a Canyon road bike, and kept the Felt wheels.
Therefore the Felt wheels are now on the Merckx, the drivetrain is 50/34 up front and 12/30 9-speed on the back, it all works flawlessly, and I can't be arsed. Who knows what the future may bring.
Nah, that's like "no, no, honey, keep your glasses on.....really.....and the boots."
12-03-16 | 12:51 PM
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My Nova Special I assembled myself back in 1985.
At first I had nuovo record components and switched to C Record couple years later.
This is a recent photo, other than a couple scratches she still looks and rides good as new.
At first I had nuovo record components and switched to C Record couple years later.
This is a recent photo, other than a couple scratches she still looks and rides good as new.
12-16-16 | 11:16 PM
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12-21-16 | 06:27 PM
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I was finally able to take this '85 Super Sport out for a shakedown this afternoon. I really dig the champagne/gold anodized rims, which you can almost make out in this photo.
12-22-16 | 12:53 AM
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I see from the previous page we're doing MTBs here, too. Here's my 1985 entry in that category; Shogun Prairie Breaker I.
Disclaimer: I have not personally broken any prairies on this bike, but I have bent two rear rear axles banging this thing down some bumpy local single track a little too fast, prompting me to make an upgrade to a slightly more modern wheel set with a cassette setup rather than freewheel. Put a a more modern Deore RD on it too, new chain, MTB platform pedals since the photo.
Disclaimer: I have not personally broken any prairies on this bike, but I have bent two rear rear axles banging this thing down some bumpy local single track a little too fast, prompting me to make an upgrade to a slightly more modern wheel set with a cassette setup rather than freewheel. Put a a more modern Deore RD on it too, new chain, MTB platform pedals since the photo.
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● 1971 Grandis SL ● 1972 Lambert Grand Prix frankenbike ● 1972 Raleigh Super Course fixie ● 1973 Nishiki Semi-Pro ● 1979 Motobecane Grand Jubile ●1980 Apollo "Legnano" ● 1984 Peugeot Vagabond ● 1985 Shogun Prairie Breaker ● 1986 Merckx Super Corsa ● 1987 Schwinn Tempo ● 1988 Schwinn Voyageur ● 1989 Bottechia Team ADR replica ● 1990 Cannondale ST600 ● 1993 Technium RT600 ● 1996 Kona Lava Dome ●
● 1971 Grandis SL ● 1972 Lambert Grand Prix frankenbike ● 1972 Raleigh Super Course fixie ● 1973 Nishiki Semi-Pro ● 1979 Motobecane Grand Jubile ●1980 Apollo "Legnano" ● 1984 Peugeot Vagabond ● 1985 Shogun Prairie Breaker ● 1986 Merckx Super Corsa ● 1987 Schwinn Tempo ● 1988 Schwinn Voyageur ● 1989 Bottechia Team ADR replica ● 1990 Cannondale ST600 ● 1993 Technium RT600 ● 1996 Kona Lava Dome ●
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12-22-16 | 03:21 AM
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[QUOTE=Chombi1;18884501]Totally agree with you!
For me the zenith of bicycle design/aesthetics happened right at the mid 80's. That's why my bikes are mostly from 84 and 85..... I feel really lucky that the mid 80's was when I also had the best cycling years of my life, because the bikes were so great!
Here's my 85 ALAN Record Carbonio:
Chombi1, I never tire from looking admiringly at your carbon ALAN. It is one of my all time favourite bikes within this forum.
For me the zenith of bicycle design/aesthetics happened right at the mid 80's. That's why my bikes are mostly from 84 and 85..... I feel really lucky that the mid 80's was when I also had the best cycling years of my life, because the bikes were so great!
Here's my 85 ALAN Record Carbonio:
Chombi1, I never tire from looking admiringly at your carbon ALAN. It is one of my all time favourite bikes within this forum.
12-10-17 | 04:26 PM
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Bikes: Optima Baron LR, '14 Nishiki Maricopa,'87 Trek 330 Elance, '89 Miyata 1400, '85 Peugeot PGN10, '04 Fuji Ace, '06 Giant Rincon, '95 Giant Allegre, '83 Trek 620, '86 Schwinn High Sierra
My 1985 Peugeot PGN10. I bought this new off the showroom floor in early 1987. I've road it since. Hence, all the wear to the original decals. It's been a good friend to me. So many memories together with it.
A few upgrades to the OEM equipment. But, she still rides like a dream.
A few upgrades to the OEM equipment. But, she still rides like a dream.
12-10-17 | 05:54 PM
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Bikes: '85 Centurion Ironman, '86 Novara Corsa ST, '84 Centurion Pro Tour
I know there is already one of these posted earlier, but I cannot help myself...
1985 Centurion Ironman. All original except the rear gears (I do still have the Shimano 600 set). I bought this new in 1985 (7/15/85). Many fond memories. I have probably ridden it more this year than any other since I am now retired and do not have to spent 40+ hours a week earning a living -- life is good!
1985 Centurion Ironman. All original except the rear gears (I do still have the Shimano 600 set). I bought this new in 1985 (7/15/85). Many fond memories. I have probably ridden it more this year than any other since I am now retired and do not have to spent 40+ hours a week earning a living -- life is good!
12-10-17 | 07:04 PM
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I only have two '85s, one needs gone through and one is just a frame set, an '85 Raleigh Prestige and an '85 Guerciotti SLX.
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12-10-17 | 07:31 PM
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I know there is already one of these posted earlier, but I cannot help myself...
1985 Centurion Ironman. All original except the rear gears (I do still have the Shimano 600 set). I bought this new in 1985 (7/15/85). Many fond memories. I have probably ridden it more this year than any other since I am now retired and do not have to spent 40+ hours a week earning a living -- life is good!
1985 Centurion Ironman. All original except the rear gears (I do still have the Shimano 600 set). I bought this new in 1985 (7/15/85). Many fond memories. I have probably ridden it more this year than any other since I am now retired and do not have to spent 40+ hours a week earning a living -- life is good!
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