C&V foreign bikes welcome
02-26-17 | 12:53 PM
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C&V foreign bikes welcome
I'll bet most of us have bikes from a number of different nations. Show us what you have. The only rule is that you can post only one bike from each nation.
I'll start. From the US, a touring bike, a 1982 Trek 720. From Italy, a racing bike naturally, a 1960 Olmo gran sport. From the UK, a classic 3 speed, a 1969 "Robin Hood." From Japan, a vintage mountain bike, a 1991 Specialized team stumpjumper. I need a French bike, though!
I'll start. From the US, a touring bike, a 1982 Trek 720. From Italy, a racing bike naturally, a 1960 Olmo gran sport. From the UK, a classic 3 speed, a 1969 "Robin Hood." From Japan, a vintage mountain bike, a 1991 Specialized team stumpjumper. I need a French bike, though!
02-26-17 | 04:31 PM
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Bikes: Paletti,Pinarello Monviso,Duell Vienna,Giordana XL Super,Lemond Maillot Juane.& custom,PDG Paramount,Fuji Opus III,Davidson Impulse,Pashley Guv'nor,Evans,Fishlips,Y-Foil,Softride, Tetra Pro, CAAD8 Optimo,
No one wants to play today??
I'll give it a whirl....
French:
1972 Peugeot U-08
Spain:
Mid 80s Orbea Cabestany
England:
Unknown year and model Bob Jackson
Japan:
1985 Fuji Opus III
USA:
1987 Trek 560 Pro Series
Italy:
Wow, hard choice. Which one???
1985 Basso Gap
Hmmmm, I need a Belgium. If I ever sell the Lynskey I may just replace it with an Eddy.
I'll give it a whirl....
French:
1972 Peugeot U-08
Spain:
Mid 80s Orbea Cabestany
England:
Unknown year and model Bob Jackson
Japan:
1985 Fuji Opus III
USA:
1987 Trek 560 Pro Series
Italy:
Wow, hard choice. Which one???
1985 Basso Gap
Hmmmm, I need a Belgium. If I ever sell the Lynskey I may just replace it with an Eddy.
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02-26-17 | 05:28 PM
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You hit my vintage collection theme.
Sold off almost all the vintage a few years back.
Then rebuilt. To limit N+1, I determined to have only one from each Euro/UK.
Still mildly looking for Spanish & German; also, hesitating to deal with French metric issues.
Signature line lists model & year. Batavus (still a project) is likely a 78/79, not an '82.
My 'newer' bikes are all Campy10sp. All American, except for the Pinarello, including a '97 Co-Motion tandem.
Edit: the black Harding Special is actually a rebranded Holdsworth Special without eyelets on dropouts)
Sold off almost all the vintage a few years back.
Then rebuilt. To limit N+1, I determined to have only one from each Euro/UK.
Still mildly looking for Spanish & German; also, hesitating to deal with French metric issues.
Signature line lists model & year. Batavus (still a project) is likely a 78/79, not an '82.
My 'newer' bikes are all Campy10sp. All American, except for the Pinarello, including a '97 Co-Motion tandem.
Edit: the black Harding Special is actually a rebranded Holdsworth Special without eyelets on dropouts)
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02-26-17 | 09:54 PM
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Belgium
Mexico
France
United States
Japan
Italy
Italian/American?
Mexican/Faux Italian?
I should add that most of these bikes have moved on in the last few years.
Brent
Mexico
France
United States
Japan
Italy
Italian/American?
Mexican/Faux Italian?
I should add that most of these bikes have moved on in the last few years.
Brent
02-26-17 | 10:27 PM
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Bikes: 1959 Capo Modell Campagnolo; 1960 Capo Sieger (2); 1962 Carlton Franco Suisse; 1970 Peugeot UO-8; 1982 Bianchi Campione d'Italia; 1988 Schwinn Project KOM-10;
I love that Higgins, but then I am kind of partial to Austrian bicycles. 
What is the transmission? 2x4x3 hybrid? Is that a 3-speed hub shifter on the seat cluster?
The Peugeot has a pretty unique shifter setup, as well -- I have seen that only a few times before, including on a Follis we sold at Kirk's Bikes in the early 1970s.
What is the transmission? 2x4x3 hybrid? Is that a 3-speed hub shifter on the seat cluster?
The Peugeot has a pretty unique shifter setup, as well -- I have seen that only a few times before, including on a Follis we sold at Kirk's Bikes in the early 1970s.
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
02-26-17 | 10:31 PM
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Bikes: 1959 Capo Modell Campagnolo; 1960 Capo Sieger (2); 1962 Carlton Franco Suisse; 1970 Peugeot UO-8; 1982 Bianchi Campione d'Italia; 1988 Schwinn Project KOM-10;
Well, you've seen mine before -- 1959-1960 Austrian (two Capos, violating your rule about one per country of origin, one shown with our German cars), 1970 French (Peugeot UO-8), 1981 Italian (Bianchi Campione d'Italia). Capos have Italian drivetrains, Peugeot has Japanese drivetrain.
1959 Capo is "after resto and repaint"
1960 Capo is as-purchased -- still a work-in-progress
1959 Capo is "after resto and repaint"
1960 Capo is as-purchased -- still a work-in-progress
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
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02-26-17 | 10:36 PM
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Bikes: 1959 Capo Modell Campagnolo; 1960 Capo Sieger (2); 1962 Carlton Franco Suisse; 1970 Peugeot UO-8; 1982 Bianchi Campione d'Italia; 1988 Schwinn Project KOM-10;
That Belgian tandem is really cool, obrentharris. Tell us more about it!
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"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
02-26-17 | 10:40 PM
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02-26-17 | 10:58 PM
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A lot of really nice details. It came up on ebay a few years ago and I fell in love with it, drove 1300 miles round trip to Portland, OR to pick it up! After installing the Brooks saddles my wife and I tried to ride it: It fit her perfectly but was way too small for me. I've decided to clear out all the bikes that I never ride so tried to sell it at several swaps. Everybody wanted to look at it, photograph it, talk about it, but nobody actually wanted to own it. Just last week I put the original saddles back on and donated it to the Marin Museum of Bicycling who will be putting it on display.
More detail pictures in this thread: https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...an-tandem.html
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02-26-17 | 10:59 PM
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I love that Higgins, but then I am kind of partial to Austrian bicycles.
What is the transmission? 2x4x3 hybrid? Is that a 3-speed hub shifter on the seat cluster?
The Peugeot has a pretty unique shifter setup, as well -- I have seen that only a few times before, including on a Follis we sold at Kirk's Bikes in the early 1970s.
What is the transmission? 2x4x3 hybrid? Is that a 3-speed hub shifter on the seat cluster?
The Peugeot has a pretty unique shifter setup, as well -- I have seen that only a few times before, including on a Follis we sold at Kirk's Bikes in the early 1970s.
Its a 2 x 3 x 3. Took a few rounds to sort, at one time snapped a shift cable but now is flawless and super reliable. Lots of combo's to play with, mountain goat all the way to tall top end. 28" and nice cushy wide soft wall Michelin rubber. The Styria hub is a licensed SA copy. Lubed with very nominal amount of Tri-flow - nothing more. Clean, crisp and precise engagement that has a unique sound like a Hugi hub.
Hoping the roads are soon washed from the winter road salt. Most anxious to exercise this one again. cheers
02-26-17 | 11:23 PM
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Anyways, the above was made in London by Vic Edwards, an early one and likely 1958. Under Peugeot BP livery guise in its original finish, full R-531, Nervex pro lugs, Campy dropouts + fork ends. With a few exceptions, built with near era race -hot rodded parts. Light and spirited, lovely ride. (Humbling -its magical and feel most lucky to be its caretaker.) Welcome to PM for the history.
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02-26-17 | 11:32 PM
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Oh, that Olmo! Happy to see it again!
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02-28-17 | 12:00 PM
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Bump!
I'm hoping to see large-ish German bikes - nominally 60cm.
And more than 1 Spaniard, please.
Besides, I found some better pics. Swiss Mondia Super, Belgium EM Corsa Extra.
I'm hoping to see large-ish German bikes - nominally 60cm.
And more than 1 Spaniard, please.
Besides, I found some better pics. Swiss Mondia Super, Belgium EM Corsa Extra.
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02-28-17 | 12:48 PM
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Bikes: 40 - accumulated over (now - more than) 40 years
There has been Swiss in this thread but no Swedish (and please do know the difference please...)
Not foreign to me but I guess to you all - Crescent, made in Sweden.
Do no longer own this one and the pic is a scanned paper photo - pre digital cameras.
Crescent Pepita Special. Reynolds 531 and Nervex. This example without toe clip overlap.
Ideale 90 saddle and Nuovo Record group, Cinelli bar and stem.
Italian Masi in Swedish camouflage - Monark. This one is still in the stable and will stay there.
Not foreign to me but I guess to you all - Crescent, made in Sweden.
Do no longer own this one and the pic is a scanned paper photo - pre digital cameras.
Crescent Pepita Special. Reynolds 531 and Nervex. This example without toe clip overlap.
Ideale 90 saddle and Nuovo Record group, Cinelli bar and stem.
Italian Masi in Swedish camouflage - Monark. This one is still in the stable and will stay there.
02-28-17 | 01:43 PM
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From: South Holland, NL
Bikes: Yes, please.
DBS, Norway:
Bridgestone, Japan:
Faggin, Italy:
Indesteege, Belgium:
Speedwell, England:
Kettler, Germany:
Favorit, Czechoslovakia:
Austro-Daimler, Austria:
Windsor, France:
JNA, Holland:
Bridgestone, Japan:
Faggin, Italy:
Indesteege, Belgium:
Speedwell, England:
Kettler, Germany:
Favorit, Czechoslovakia:
Austro-Daimler, Austria:
Windsor, France:
JNA, Holland:
02-28-17 | 07:09 PM
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02-28-17 | 07:14 PM
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There has been Swiss in this thread but no Swedish (and please do know the difference please...)
Not foreign to me but I guess to you all - Crescent, made in Sweden.
Do no longer own this one and the pic is a scanned paper photo - pre digital cameras.
Crescent Pepita Special. Reynolds 531 and Nervex. This example without toe clip overlap.
Ideale 90 saddle and Nuovo Record group, Cinelli bar and stem.
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Not foreign to me but I guess to you all - Crescent, made in Sweden.
Do no longer own this one and the pic is a scanned paper photo - pre digital cameras.
Crescent Pepita Special. Reynolds 531 and Nervex. This example without toe clip overlap.
Ideale 90 saddle and Nuovo Record group, Cinelli bar and stem.
]
03-01-17 | 04:29 PM
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Not that I can recall. Where in Gelderland did you live? My dad's from Arnhem, so I have some roots there.