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10-15-06, 02:04 PM
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Unique Vintage Steel
Snapshot of my Gazelle with the crank which will be part of the restoration this spring. I know it's not a classic crank, but the bike will certainly leap off the line with it.
10-15-06, 02:26 PM
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My 1986 Raleigh USA Grand Prix outfitted with full Campagnolo Triomphe grouppo, Mavic G 40 rims, NOS Silca pump, and Brooks Professional saddle:
100% vintage no matter how you look at it.
-Kurt
100% vintage no matter how you look at it.
-Kurt
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10-15-06, 03:07 PM
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Unique Vintage Steel
Looks great cudak888. Nothing like vintage steel and Campy components. 
10-15-06, 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by cuda2k
Looks great cudak888. Nothing like vintage steel and Campy components.
-Kurt
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10-16-06, 12:06 AM
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As I got the back a few weeks ago. Neither the owner nor I knew who made the frame.
With a little forum help, it turned out to be a 1975ish Raleigh Grand Prix.
In its current state:
With a little forum help, it turned out to be a 1975ish Raleigh Grand Prix.
In its current state:
10-16-06, 06:41 AM
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And here is my
R2! A good copy of an 1887 Rudge Light Roadster High Wheel...
R2! A good copy of an 1887 Rudge Light Roadster High Wheel...
10-16-06, 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by cuda2k
Snapshot of my Gazelle with the crank which will be part of the restoration this spring. I know it's not a classic crank, but the bike will certainly leap off the line with it.
Are you going with all new 10 speed stuff on this bike?
10-16-06, 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Tallbike.com
And here is my R2! A good copy of an 1887 Rudge Light Roadster High Wheel...
R2! A good copy of an 1887 Rudge Light Roadster High Wheel...
Although it was not in as nice as condition as yours 
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10-18-06, 01:19 AM
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https://justbicycles.com is where I bought my kid a banana seat bicycle. He tore the seat and I need a new one (emerald green) and the site doesn't carry accessories. Does anyone know where I can get a emerald green banana seat?
10-18-06, 02:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Tallbike.com
And here is my R2! A good copy of an 1887 Rudge Light Roadster High Wheel...
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10-23-06, 11:04 PM
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make me jealous
love the bike, had a moto nomade once, loaned it and poof, i only paid $5 for it at an auction. oh well nice bike man!
10-30-06, 08:34 PM
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My old bike isn't too glamorous - it's a 1980 Raleigh Super Record that I bought new. Super Record doesn't refer to Campy gear - this is a model that slotted between the Raleigh Record and the Grand Prix. OK-quality Suntour components, a decent chrome-moly frame, etc.
Mine is in excellent condition, with an almost-like-new paint job (steel-blue and black, with gold detailing on the butt joints). It's mostly original. I dumped the stem-shifters that it came with for some 1980 NOS Suntour downtube shifters. Only other changes are a modern Lemond seat, and Shimano Ultegra pedals. Oh, and I replaced my old 1980 Cannondale handlebar bag with a NOS identical replacement.
It's got a 52/42 crank, and the 5-speed freewheel has stump-puller gearing (14,18,23,30,34), so it is a decent hill-climber, which I need, out here in northern CA. (The bike is a decent hill-climber, but unfortunately I am not!).
Mine is in excellent condition, with an almost-like-new paint job (steel-blue and black, with gold detailing on the butt joints). It's mostly original. I dumped the stem-shifters that it came with for some 1980 NOS Suntour downtube shifters. Only other changes are a modern Lemond seat, and Shimano Ultegra pedals. Oh, and I replaced my old 1980 Cannondale handlebar bag with a NOS identical replacement.
It's got a 52/42 crank, and the 5-speed freewheel has stump-puller gearing (14,18,23,30,34), so it is a decent hill-climber, which I need, out here in northern CA. (The bike is a decent hill-climber, but unfortunately I am not!).
11-05-06, 12:58 PM
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Here's a link to my first retro road project...a '87 Alan Record Carbonio. I'm just getting started but it will be a 7-speed C-record build; mostly NOS and 100% Italian.
https://picasaweb.google.com/vxprorider/ALANProject
https://picasaweb.google.com/vxprorider/ALANProject
11-06-06, 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by vxpro
Here's a link to my first retro road project...a '87 Alan Record Carbonio. I'm just getting started but it will be a 7-speed C-record build; mostly NOS and 100% Italian.
https://picasaweb.google.com/vxprorider/ALANProject
https://picasaweb.google.com/vxprorider/ALANProject
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Originally Posted by vxpro
Here's a link to my first retro road project...a '87 Alan Record Carbonio. I'm just getting started but it will be a 7-speed C-record build; mostly NOS and 100% Italian.
https://picasaweb.google.com/vxprorider/ALANProject
https://picasaweb.google.com/vxprorider/ALANProject
11-10-06, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by vxpro
Here's a link to my first retro road project...a '87 Alan Record Carbonio. I'm just getting started but it will be a 7-speed C-record build; mostly NOS and 100% Italian.
https://picasaweb.google.com/vxprorider/ALANProject
https://picasaweb.google.com/vxprorider/ALANProject
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11-10-06, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Gary Fountain
Great first project bike; great bike. I'd be interested to hear what you think of the ride position and quality when you finish the ALAN.
11-10-06, 07:54 PM
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Rickert Spezial
Hello classic fans!
Very nice bikes to see here!
Here is my contribution:
Rickert Spezial 531 Reynolds
Sachs New Success
3TTT stem and handlebar
Brooks Prof.
Campa Lambda V rims
Much fun!
Mickey
Very nice bikes to see here!
Here is my contribution:
Rickert Spezial 531 Reynolds
Sachs New Success
3TTT stem and handlebar
Brooks Prof.
Campa Lambda V rims
Much fun!
Mickey
11-11-06, 06:00 AM
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and riding...just riding
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Here's a couple of riders
The Grand Prix is an excellent commuter/fun bike that works great even in the snow and the Super Sport is classy and rides well, but just a bit tall for me so gets less use these days, both have been converted to fixed gear rides.
11-11-06, 12:21 PM
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Hello all,
Just wandered onto this forum for the first time...WOW; great stuff.
Here's a few pics of a previous winter project. (wish I still had the before shots to show how nasty it was when I rescued it)
Just wandered onto this forum for the first time...WOW; great stuff.
Here's a few pics of a previous winter project. (wish I still had the before shots to show how nasty it was when I rescued it)
11-11-06, 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by ozneddy
awesum lookin bike Micky !
For example he builds frames for more than 150 German championships, for the 2nd place Olympic Games Roma 1960 Time Trail, 1964 Tokio Gold Karl Link,
World Championships etc...
I like the Giordana and the Aquila frame very much!
M.
11-11-06, 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by eastcoaststeve
Hello all,
Just wandered onto this forum for the first time...WOW; great stuff.
Here's a few pics of a previous winter project. (wish I still had the before shots to show how nasty it was when I rescued it)
Just wandered onto this forum for the first time...WOW; great stuff.
Here's a few pics of a previous winter project. (wish I still had the before shots to show how nasty it was when I rescued it)
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11-12-06, 01:56 PM
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Cyclotoine,
Thanks, when I got the bike it looked like it had been submerged in saltwater for a while; heavy rust and oxidation. It had been severely unloved...a full strip, some sweet ebay deals, and a LOT of elbow grease and polishing put it right.
The cranks were a great score; ($20) some knucklehead tried to remove the gold ano with a dremel and a grinding stone(!)...it took a long time to polish out the gouges, but the finished set looks beautiful (the pic doesn't do the justice).
Fyi: if you're ever tempted to polish a sprocket with a bench mounted buffer make sure you wear full-face protection (knowledge aquired by painful personal experience)
Steve
Thanks, when I got the bike it looked like it had been submerged in saltwater for a while; heavy rust and oxidation. It had been severely unloved...a full strip, some sweet ebay deals, and a LOT of elbow grease and polishing put it right.
The cranks were a great score; ($20) some knucklehead tried to remove the gold ano with a dremel and a grinding stone(!)...it took a long time to polish out the gouges, but the finished set looks beautiful (the pic doesn't do the justice).
Fyi: if you're ever tempted to polish a sprocket with a bench mounted buffer make sure you wear full-face protection (knowledge aquired by painful personal experience)
Steve