February is the month of Pink and Red Bicycles
02-04-19, 11:24 AM
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The comfort came later when I realized there was a reason for being super tired after a short ride. So yes, in a sense, it did make me stronger.
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02-04-19, 03:11 PM
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How about a red bike against a pink wall...
02-04-19, 03:15 PM
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02-04-19, 04:45 PM
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My Ciocc, upgraded to 10 Speed. The red is fading , to pinkish. Will schedule a paint job in the future. KB
02-04-19, 05:54 PM
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I quite like the monthly colour threads. Has there ever been a monthly alphabet thread? For example; post your bikes starting with A could be Atala, Apollo, Alan, etc.
If not, I'll get it started.
If not, I'll get it started.
02-04-19, 06:58 PM
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As long as you're ready for it to morph into whatever it doe's, sounds like a good idea to me. I would suggest 2 letters a month so it could run for a year like the colors/months, maybe get to the end and have UVW + XYZ to pick up the extra 2 letters at the end for Nov. and Dec.
02-04-19, 07:15 PM
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As long as you're ready for it to morph into whatever it doe's, sounds like a good idea to me. I would suggest 2 letters a month so it could run for a year like the colors/months, maybe get to the end and have UVW + XYZ to pick up the extra 2 letters at the end for Nov. and Dec.
Wish I thought about this late last year...
02-04-19, 08:19 PM
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It's yo baby, carry on.
02-05-19, 09:42 AM
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With a Cannondale getting built to handle the crit-style club rides, I'm experimenting with this Fuji Opus IV in hi-vis pink as a beater/sleeper commuter.
02-05-19, 03:33 PM
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So many gorgeous bikes in this thread. I have a red bike too:
The rest of the album is here: https://imgur.com/a/i2WQL
The rest of the album is here: https://imgur.com/a/i2WQL
02-05-19, 03:45 PM
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So many gorgeous bikes in this thread. I have a red bike too:
The rest of the album is here: https://imgur.com/a/i2WQL
The rest of the album is here: https://imgur.com/a/i2WQL
Small aside, your Rally RD is the second version with the reinforcing rib in the knuckle, only a little less fragile.
FWIW I have one that is fine after 40yrs. 90% that I have seen are still going despite the bad rap they have, only seen a couple broken ones.
1978 Jim Merz touring
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02-05-19, 04:29 PM
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Had to show off a few of my recent projects.
From top to bottom :
62 Peugeot U08
74 Atala
74 ItalVega Nuovo Record
Centurion Sport "Duchess"
Univega Tri Star
From top to bottom :
62 Peugeot U08
74 Atala
74 ItalVega Nuovo Record
Centurion Sport "Duchess"
Univega Tri Star
02-06-19, 03:45 AM
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[QUOTE=merziac;20780831]Very cool, a red Brit, Frenchy bits and plenty of Campy.
Small aside, your Rally RD is the second version with the reinforcing rib in the knuckle, only a little less fragile...[/QUOTE
Cheers! It was sold at Bicyclesport in Toronto, they had a big soft spot for British bikes, especially Randonneurs. Back in the '70's I'd have turned my nose up at anything that wasn't 100% Campy, so i may well have walked past this very bike in the shop and not noticed it!
That's actualy the 1st gen. Rally (the crack-o-matic, I remember replacing broken ones on a weekly basis back in the '80's). Surprisingly light for such a big derailleur and it shifts well too (way better than a Nuvo Record). I will replace it with 1st. gen. Cyclone as soon as I can find one for cheap.
Small aside, your Rally RD is the second version with the reinforcing rib in the knuckle, only a little less fragile...[/QUOTE
Cheers! It was sold at Bicyclesport in Toronto, they had a big soft spot for British bikes, especially Randonneurs. Back in the '70's I'd have turned my nose up at anything that wasn't 100% Campy, so i may well have walked past this very bike in the shop and not noticed it!
That's actualy the 1st gen. Rally (the crack-o-matic, I remember replacing broken ones on a weekly basis back in the '80's). Surprisingly light for such a big derailleur and it shifts well too (way better than a Nuvo Record). I will replace it with 1st. gen. Cyclone as soon as I can find one for cheap.
02-06-19, 12:03 PM
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[QUOTE=d_dutchison;20781408]
Ah yes, I see it now, the pic on imgur looked like the 2nd revision of the 1st gen for the shadow of the freewheel where the rib should be.
Looks like you've done just fine with it. Do you remember if the broken ones mostly had voids and or flaws in the casting?
Very cool, a red Brit, Frenchy bits and plenty of Campy.
Small aside, your Rally RD is the second version with the reinforcing rib in the knuckle, only a little less fragile...[/QUOTE
Cheers! It was sold at Bicyclesport in Toronto, they had a big soft spot for British bikes, especially Randonneurs. Back in the '70's I'd have turned my nose up at anything that wasn't 100% Campy, so i may well have walked past this very bike in the shop and not noticed it!
That's actualy the 1st gen. Rally (the crack-o-matic, I remember replacing broken ones on a weekly basis back in the '80's). Surprisingly light for such a big derailleur and it shifts well too (way better than a Nuvo Record). I will replace it with 1st. gen. Cyclone as soon as I can find one for cheap.
Small aside, your Rally RD is the second version with the reinforcing rib in the knuckle, only a little less fragile...[/QUOTE
Cheers! It was sold at Bicyclesport in Toronto, they had a big soft spot for British bikes, especially Randonneurs. Back in the '70's I'd have turned my nose up at anything that wasn't 100% Campy, so i may well have walked past this very bike in the shop and not noticed it!
That's actualy the 1st gen. Rally (the crack-o-matic, I remember replacing broken ones on a weekly basis back in the '80's). Surprisingly light for such a big derailleur and it shifts well too (way better than a Nuvo Record). I will replace it with 1st. gen. Cyclone as soon as I can find one for cheap.
Looks like you've done just fine with it. Do you remember if the broken ones mostly had voids and or flaws in the casting?
02-08-19, 01:38 AM
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Funnily enough - I just bought some red paint today to touch up the scratches on my Bridgestone Eurasia when I found this thread.
02-08-19, 09:23 AM
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Welcome to bikeforums, @flyingPiggy.
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02-08-19, 08:19 PM
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1987 Bianchi Sport SX - surprising that I kept this over a Giro w/ SLX and a Reparto Corse w/ EL OS - woohoo midlevel bikes!
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02-09-19, 02:54 AM
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Due to lighting conditions the pic above does not show its true colour - here is a more pink one
02-10-19, 03:17 PM
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Once again, unintentionally, picked up a color-of-the-month bike in the current month. Thrift store had a winter bike sale yesterday; there was a crowd at the door when they opened. Found this '87 Trek 830:
Few miles, mostly storage "wear", no shortage of paint chips. First thing that had to go was the saddle:
(Yes, that ^^^^^ is what I paid for it.)
The original stainless steel riser bar also had to go. Between that, the saddle swap, and the (
) kickstand, I managed to put it on a one-day 750-gram diet.
Sorry, icky weather, icky pics.
Those fork braze-ons make me want to mount a low rider, just because I can....
Below is Ruby, acquired last spring. Mystery bike of sorts. Sports an EARLY '82 400-series serial number, but the mech cable routing is totally '83. Also an investment cast fork crown that wouldn't have appeared on an '82 400-ish bike. Appears to be a re-spray. Mongrel components - Blue Line rear mech, Suntour ratchet shifters, Arabesque crank on the drive side only, 600 brakes with Tektro aeros. It even came with a Helicomatic, but only a 5-speed, with 700 rear rim, and a 27-er up front. Maybe Johnny Cash built it....
Few miles, mostly storage "wear", no shortage of paint chips. First thing that had to go was the saddle:
(Yes, that ^^^^^ is what I paid for it.)
The original stainless steel riser bar also had to go. Between that, the saddle swap, and the (
) kickstand, I managed to put it on a one-day 750-gram diet.Sorry, icky weather, icky pics.
Those fork braze-ons make me want to mount a low rider, just because I can....
Below is Ruby, acquired last spring. Mystery bike of sorts. Sports an EARLY '82 400-series serial number, but the mech cable routing is totally '83. Also an investment cast fork crown that wouldn't have appeared on an '82 400-ish bike. Appears to be a re-spray. Mongrel components - Blue Line rear mech, Suntour ratchet shifters, Arabesque crank on the drive side only, 600 brakes with Tektro aeros. It even came with a Helicomatic, but only a 5-speed, with 700 rear rim, and a 27-er up front. Maybe Johnny Cash built it....
02-11-19, 08:06 PM
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Bianchi Strada
Purchased from previous owner as a bare frame only, fresh from powder coating. The gentleman was getting out of all things cycling just as it returned from refinishing. Every component was added individually as acquired. Decals were also made and applied by yours truly. Assume it’s probably mid to late ‘80’s vintage. Has placed in a few shows over the years.
