What is your most modern retro/vintage/classic build?
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Don't overthink it. I was curious as to what is the most recent bike that is more than 15 years old that forum members have in their collection. Listing multiple bikes is not forbidden, and if your most modern vintage is 50 years old, display it.
However, I'd like to limit newer bikes. I have multiple carbon bikes that are very recently produced. That's not what this thread is about.
However, I'd like to limit newer bikes. I have multiple carbon bikes that are very recently produced. That's not what this thread is about.
Approaching from the other end, my "most modern" bike than is actually vintage with an almost period-correct build while picking up newer features is my 1987 Serotta Colorado with 8-speed indexed downtube Campy Veloce shifters and Serotta's ahead-of-its-time Colorado Concept tubing.
I indulged a bit in the brakes, jumping forward to Potenza dual-pivot calipers. This bike had first generation Syncro shifters when I got it, so the update to Syncro II Veloce shifters was only a small step forward. Let's not talk about the triple crankset on a bike with KoM colors.
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I've got two bikes on the cusp, both steel, one curvy/lugged and the other hi-tech OS/tig'd. The Kirk Terraplane was built not long after Kirk left Serotta and started building under his own name. The seat stays are curved for a smoother ride, resulting from a lot of research and experimentation he did while at Serotta. The Waterford RS33 is tig welded with all kinds of ultra-thin, oversized, profiled tubes.
'05 Kirk Terraplane:
'05 Waterford RS33:
'05 Kirk Terraplane:
'05 Waterford RS33:
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there are a couple of bikes that really changed ... stuff ...and remain classic, but also represent the future (at the time).
here is my entry: a replica of the first Carbon bike to win the TDF, outfitted with 8 speed tricolor/dura ace mix. the frame material would go on to dominate, as well as the brifter shifting, and the dual pivot brakes (until disks came along). This is ~1992 and it had the future pretty much figured out. still not even dreaming of 2005.
here is my entry: a replica of the first Carbon bike to win the TDF, outfitted with 8 speed tricolor/dura ace mix. the frame material would go on to dominate, as well as the brifter shifting, and the dual pivot brakes (until disks came along). This is ~1992 and it had the future pretty much figured out. still not even dreaming of 2005.
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there are a couple of bikes that really changed ... stuff ...and remain classic, but also represent the future (at the time).
here is my entry: a replica of the first Carbon bike to win the TDF, outfitted with 8 speed tricolor/dura ace mix. the frame material would go on to dominate, as well as the brifter shifting, and the dual pivot brakes (until disks came along). This is ~1992 and it had the future pretty much figured out. still not even dreaming of 2005.
here is my entry: a replica of the first Carbon bike to win the TDF, outfitted with 8 speed tricolor/dura ace mix. the frame material would go on to dominate, as well as the brifter shifting, and the dual pivot brakes (until disks came along). This is ~1992 and it had the future pretty much figured out. still not even dreaming of 2005.
Another modern classic. Thanks for sharing
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@pcb - very beautiful, on both counts!!!
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I'll keep it 99 and newer:
First is this unique Gentleman's Poodle & Grouse Society Lemond, done up by the man himself. One of only a handful to exist. Best I can tell It's a 1999 Zurich frame. Sporting a really nice 9 Speed Dura Ace setup.
Next would be this 2003 Lemond Tourmelet. Built with with a mix of Ultegra/Dura Ace 10 speed parts and sporting a sweet shifting set of Wickwerks 53/34 chainrings.
Keeping with the Lemond theme is my 2000 Zurich with the stock Ultegra parts. Out on long term loan but maybe someday I'll see it back.
Then comes my usually forgotten about rain/winter/CX bike. A 2003 Kona Jake the Snake.
Oh, and this, just to echo Robbie's post. NOS 1999 Trek Y-Foil with a brand new R8000 build. Two inches of fresh snow with another 5 to 8 inches coming means another weekend is going to pass without me getting a chance to finally get this out.
First is this unique Gentleman's Poodle & Grouse Society Lemond, done up by the man himself. One of only a handful to exist. Best I can tell It's a 1999 Zurich frame. Sporting a really nice 9 Speed Dura Ace setup.
Next would be this 2003 Lemond Tourmelet. Built with with a mix of Ultegra/Dura Ace 10 speed parts and sporting a sweet shifting set of Wickwerks 53/34 chainrings.
Keeping with the Lemond theme is my 2000 Zurich with the stock Ultegra parts. Out on long term loan but maybe someday I'll see it back.
Then comes my usually forgotten about rain/winter/CX bike. A 2003 Kona Jake the Snake.
Oh, and this, just to echo Robbie's post. NOS 1999 Trek Y-Foil with a brand new R8000 build. Two inches of fresh snow with another 5 to 8 inches coming means another weekend is going to pass without me getting a chance to finally get this out.
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At the moment it's this '93 R900.
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I guess the bike I have that was constructed the most recently is my 1990 Miyata 1000LT.
M1000 Dec 2018 by Dave The Golden Boy, on Flickr
The bike that I have with the most modern components on it is my 1985 Trek 720 with Dura Ace 7700 and 7800 and modern Phil Wood hubs, Brooks saddle, Nitto stem and bars and TRP brake levers.
IMG_2377 by Dave The Golden Boy, on Flickr
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The bike that I have with the most modern components on it is my 1985 Trek 720 with Dura Ace 7700 and 7800 and modern Phil Wood hubs, Brooks saddle, Nitto stem and bars and TRP brake levers.
IMG_2377 by Dave The Golden Boy, on Flickr
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That's really cool in a Hetchins sort of way- squiggly by design for function- not just as advertisement. Way Cool.
That is striking- is it as sparkly as it appears to be? My favorite looking paint job is on my 1986 Trek 400 Elance- the sparkles and the depth of the paint is breathtaking to me- especially in the sun on an early morning ride.
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Early Lemonds like this example are already modern classics
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95 Bianchi.
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The lettering on it is "Datona" I've never heard of that brand before. Have you?
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It is! Sometimes so much so that it reminds me of speedboat flake. One of my favorite factory paint jobs to date.
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1996 Zurich with a newer powdercoat finish. Best riding steel frame I own. Currently upgrading to 11 speed - with tubular wheelset should be right at 19lbs.
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my lemond is a 1996. modern vintage...
still the same build but i have fulcrums now.
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MARINONI - Campagnolo Turas Mor 2018 - a gravel ride
This build happened as I wanted a reliable 'Eroica' qualified bicycle to meet my needs at 70+ years.
This custom bicycle was built for Eroica events. Although classically inspired the lightweight steel frameset is up to date in terms of functionality and safety.
The frame / fork was hand built in Canada by Giuseppe Marinoni and features brazed on bosses for down tube shifters, front derailleur hanger and top tube guides for the rear brake cable while the frame is 130 mm at the rear.
Brian Chewter of Central Cycle (Hamilton) built the wheelsets and assembled the bike with a mix of vintage and modern components (all in silver) to complete the classic look.
Frame: - classic steel lightweight road bike
Tubing: - Columbus SL with silver soldered lugged construction.
Fork: - 700c classic steel road fork with lugged fork crown.
Wheelsets:
Clinchers - Hplus Son TB14 rims, Campagnolo Chorus hubs, DT Swiss Competition spokes, Challenge Pro Strada (25 mm hand made clincher) and lightweight butyl tubes.
Tubulars – Ambrosio Montreal, Campagnolo Chorus hubs, DT Swiss Competition spokes, Veloflex Vlaanderen (27 mm tubular).
Groupset and Finishing Kit: - Campagnolo Potenza drivetrain with Diacompe Ene Ciclo shifters, 3T stem, Deda handlebar and seatpost, Campagnolo Super Record brakes, levers and pedals, Brooks Professional saddle and bar tape.
Paint: - Custom paint work in metallic Grenade blue with white barres and Marinoni in red, head badge and G, Marinoni signature also in red – all paint and no decals.
Details: Frame has chromed rear triangle, chromed top of seat stays with panto ‘Marinoni’ filled in red paint. Chromed fork with panto ‘M’ on the crown filled in red paint.
This build happened as I wanted a reliable 'Eroica' qualified bicycle to meet my needs at 70+ years.
This custom bicycle was built for Eroica events. Although classically inspired the lightweight steel frameset is up to date in terms of functionality and safety.
The frame / fork was hand built in Canada by Giuseppe Marinoni and features brazed on bosses for down tube shifters, front derailleur hanger and top tube guides for the rear brake cable while the frame is 130 mm at the rear.
Brian Chewter of Central Cycle (Hamilton) built the wheelsets and assembled the bike with a mix of vintage and modern components (all in silver) to complete the classic look.
Frame: - classic steel lightweight road bike
Tubing: - Columbus SL with silver soldered lugged construction.
Fork: - 700c classic steel road fork with lugged fork crown.
Wheelsets:
Clinchers - Hplus Son TB14 rims, Campagnolo Chorus hubs, DT Swiss Competition spokes, Challenge Pro Strada (25 mm hand made clincher) and lightweight butyl tubes.
Tubulars – Ambrosio Montreal, Campagnolo Chorus hubs, DT Swiss Competition spokes, Veloflex Vlaanderen (27 mm tubular).
Groupset and Finishing Kit: - Campagnolo Potenza drivetrain with Diacompe Ene Ciclo shifters, 3T stem, Deda handlebar and seatpost, Campagnolo Super Record brakes, levers and pedals, Brooks Professional saddle and bar tape.
Paint: - Custom paint work in metallic Grenade blue with white barres and Marinoni in red, head badge and G, Marinoni signature also in red – all paint and no decals.
Details: Frame has chromed rear triangle, chromed top of seat stays with panto ‘Marinoni’ filled in red paint. Chromed fork with panto ‘M’ on the crown filled in red paint.
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I have newer bikes, but, I really enjoy my 1960 Western Flyer 3 speed (made in England) and my mid-60's Sears 5 speed (made in Austria)
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Apparently it was thrown in the road ditch and abandoned right near the bike shop.
I forget exactly the build but was fairly nice but...... the drive side chainstay was fractured, not dented or snapped, just a nice verticle fracture almost all the way around - barely hanging together.
They took it to a local welder who knows nothing of bike frames, probably didn't matter to him of certification Reynolds xxxwhatever and welded it.
I had also seen it after the repair, was serviced with a few additional changes, saddle + tape, looked pretty good and light in weight. Kind of peculiar yet rather I liked that they didn't even bother to paint where the fracture was!
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OP asked
What are your most modern retro/vintage/classic bike(s)? Please don't include bikes built after 2005
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Modern.......
Almost Spring time to dust the cobwebs off on my '79 Viner Record Racing with first gen. Chorus 8 speed Ergo. That too I suppose is not considered modern. Lol
What are your most modern retro/vintage/classic bike(s)? Please don't include bikes built after 2005
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Modern.......
Almost Spring time to dust the cobwebs off on my '79 Viner Record Racing with first gen. Chorus 8 speed Ergo. That too I suppose is not considered modern. Lol
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I just sold a 1979 Centurion Omega that was a complete Shimano 105 Hollowtech drivetrain operated by Suntour downtube shifters.
20190305_163259 by Richard Mozzarella, on Flickr
For the ones I've posted here before:
I'm also fond of the Worksman I completed a year or 2 ago. It's "modern" in that it has a 7 speed IGH & index shifting. But mostly I'm just showing it off as a restoration/cool old bike.
Also really like my 1972 & 1974 Ultegra 6800, carbon forked Schwinn Varsities. Both of which I've shown here before.
QLC2Ckg5uLvGxL4lUbAUdGFmj6ewk66G6eSflITih7M-2048x1536 by Richard Mozzarella, on Flickr
20190218_050706 by Richard Mozzarella, on Flickr
I recently "down graded" a Raleigh R600 to downtube shifters. Then matched some period correct RX100 brake levers to the RX100 calipers I found at the co-op. Then I managed to piece together a matching Ultegra Hollowtech triple crankset & derailleurs from bits I've been hoarding for about 3 years. Maybe I'll leave the 9 speed cassette...I dunno. With the polished Weinmann 28 spoke deep dish wheel set, it looks pretty sharp. All 22 pounds of it. I still need a sunny day to get some pictures.
20190305_163259 by Richard Mozzarella, on Flickr
For the ones I've posted here before:
I'm also fond of the Worksman I completed a year or 2 ago. It's "modern" in that it has a 7 speed IGH & index shifting. But mostly I'm just showing it off as a restoration/cool old bike.
Also really like my 1972 & 1974 Ultegra 6800, carbon forked Schwinn Varsities. Both of which I've shown here before.
QLC2Ckg5uLvGxL4lUbAUdGFmj6ewk66G6eSflITih7M-2048x1536 by Richard Mozzarella, on Flickr
20190218_050706 by Richard Mozzarella, on Flickr
I recently "down graded" a Raleigh R600 to downtube shifters. Then matched some period correct RX100 brake levers to the RX100 calipers I found at the co-op. Then I managed to piece together a matching Ultegra Hollowtech triple crankset & derailleurs from bits I've been hoarding for about 3 years. Maybe I'll leave the 9 speed cassette...I dunno. With the polished Weinmann 28 spoke deep dish wheel set, it looks pretty sharp. All 22 pounds of it. I still need a sunny day to get some pictures.
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