Show Us Your Bikes Starting With S
10-23-19 | 05:04 PM
#51
Cyclotouriste
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 11,792
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From: South Holland, NL
Bikes: Yes, please.
A few more non-Schwinns.
First, a Snel Expedition, from Utrecht. Not my size, but I bought it anyway because the seller's pics showed a nice wheelset with Maxi-car hubs. The rest was a (nice) bonus:
I liked that Snel frame so much, that I kept an eye out for one in my size, which dutifully showed up earlier this year. I'll be rebuilding it this winter:
Another brand that always gets my attention: Springfield, from Haarlem. I bought this one as a bare frame and built it with my best NR bits a few years ago:
Another one in my size that showed up a few years ago. Needs new paint and decals. I found an NOS set of decals recently, so this could make a nice project for next summer:
Probably a Belgian frame, "branded" by a Brabant bike shop with limited ambition, given the name they chose: Sprinter. Surprisingly light (9.6kg) and deserves nicer parts than it currently wears:
The Sprey brand is owned by Daan Spreij, who - until recently - ran a bike shop in Aalsmeer. He sold his bikes locally, but since I live in the area, I have managed to acquire a few. During the eighties Daan built his own racing frames. This is one of them. Very nicely made, but too small for me, alas:
Daan liked building his own frames, but when he discovered that he wasn't really making any money on them, he switched to frames made by third parties. I have one made by Joco in Hilversum, and this one, pictured here with mr Spreij shortly before he retired, is made in Pistoia, Italy, by Viner:
First, a Snel Expedition, from Utrecht. Not my size, but I bought it anyway because the seller's pics showed a nice wheelset with Maxi-car hubs. The rest was a (nice) bonus:
I liked that Snel frame so much, that I kept an eye out for one in my size, which dutifully showed up earlier this year. I'll be rebuilding it this winter:
Another brand that always gets my attention: Springfield, from Haarlem. I bought this one as a bare frame and built it with my best NR bits a few years ago:
Another one in my size that showed up a few years ago. Needs new paint and decals. I found an NOS set of decals recently, so this could make a nice project for next summer:
Probably a Belgian frame, "branded" by a Brabant bike shop with limited ambition, given the name they chose: Sprinter. Surprisingly light (9.6kg) and deserves nicer parts than it currently wears:
The Sprey brand is owned by Daan Spreij, who - until recently - ran a bike shop in Aalsmeer. He sold his bikes locally, but since I live in the area, I have managed to acquire a few. During the eighties Daan built his own racing frames. This is one of them. Very nicely made, but too small for me, alas:
Daan liked building his own frames, but when he discovered that he wasn't really making any money on them, he switched to frames made by third parties. I have one made by Joco in Hilversum, and this one, pictured here with mr Spreij shortly before he retired, is made in Pistoia, Italy, by Viner:
10-23-19 | 05:47 PM
#53
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 1,022
Likes: 278
Bikes: Diamond Back Apex, Mongoose IBOC Aluminum Road Bike, SR road bike
I suppose an SR would fit this thread. 
I have a thread about it here. Help with Bike Identification Please?
I also have a Schwinn, but it's not together yet.
I have a thread about it here. Help with Bike Identification Please?
I also have a Schwinn, but it's not together yet.
10-29-19 | 05:25 PM
#55
Cyclotouriste
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 11,792
Likes: 7,017
From: South Holland, NL
Bikes: Yes, please.
Superia Apollo Superstar. Not kidding. Ishiwata 022, so nothing to sneeze at:
Another Snel touring bike. This one's made by Kessels:
Another Snel touring bike. This one's made by Kessels:
10-29-19 | 05:47 PM
#56
Newbie
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 72
Likes: 39
From: Reno, NV
Bikes: '94 Eddy Merckx Century TSX '86 Schwinn Paramount, '89 Schwinn Paramount, '84 Specialized Sequoia, '85 Schwinn Le Tour Luxe, '86 Schwinn Prelude, '92 Cannondale T600, '78 Guerciotti, '91 Giant ATX 770, '87 Schwinn Le Tour(beater)
'86 Schwinn Prelude
10-29-19 | 07:21 PM
#57
Bikes are okay, I guess.
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 8,042
Likes: 3,801
From: Richmond, Virginia
Bikes: Waterford Paramount Touring, Raleigh Sports 3-speeds in M23 & L23, Schwinn Cimarron oddball build, Marin Palisades Trail dropbar conversion, Nishiki Cresta GT, Jeunet mixte
10-29-19 | 08:15 PM
#58
Junior Member
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 183
Likes: 160
From: Gulf Coast
Bikes: '93 Cannondale R500; '88 Centurion Ironman Expert, '97 Cannondale R900, '95 Serotta CSI, '83 Trek 700, '97 Lemond Zurich, '89 Bianchi Giro, '87 Schwinn Prologue, '83 Fuji TSIV + one perturbed wife
1995 Serotta CSI
10-29-19 | 10:28 PM
#60
Full Member
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 227
Likes: 100
From: ETX/ SNH
Bikes: 2011 Handsome/ Twin Six Speedy Devil, 2006 Soma Groove, 1991 Haro Impulse Comp, 1987 KHS Montana Pro, 1986 Ross Mount Hood, 1986 Mongoose ATB, 1985 Shogun Prairie Breaker I, 1973 World Voyageur, 1941 Schwinn DX "Klunker"
1985 Shogun Prairie Breaker I
1941 Schwinn "The World" DX Klunker restomod.
11-05-19 | 03:00 PM
#61
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 2,846
Likes: 2,413
From: Wurundjeri Country
Sensational! So what did we see?
Sakae
Sakai
Santana
Schwinn
Sears
Sekine
Sekai
Sentinel
Serotta
Shogun
Simoncini
Singer, Alex
Smolenski
Snel
Softride
Somec
Sparrow
Specialized
Spectrum
Sprey
Springfield
Sprinter
Steelman
Stella
Stratton, George W
Superia
Sakae
Sakai
Santana
Schwinn
Sears
Sekine
Sekai
Sentinel
Serotta
Shogun
Simoncini
Singer, Alex
Smolenski
Snel
Softride
Somec
Sparrow
Specialized
Spectrum
Sprey
Springfield
Sprinter
Steelman
Stella
Stratton, George W
Superia
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11-05-19 | 08:27 PM
#63
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2018
Posts: 323
Likes: 77
From: Calgary
Sakai Select
Not sure how valuable or rare this bike is, but it's a Sakai Select with Tange 0900 tubing and Cyclone components. I'm thinking mid-80s.
It's not currently with me at the moment, it's in storage in Toronto with my dad. If I end up going back next summer I'll be happy to restore it and use it while I am there.
It's not currently with me at the moment, it's in storage in Toronto with my dad. If I end up going back next summer I'll be happy to restore it and use it while I am there.
11-06-19 | 09:37 AM
#64
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 2,248
Likes: 845
From: Los Angeles, CA
Bikes: 1964 Legnano Roma Olympiade, 1973 Raleigh Super Course, 1978 Raleigh Super Course, 1978 Peugeot PR10, 2002 Specialized Allez, 2007 Specialized Roubaix, 2013 Culprit Croz Blade
Not quite Vintage, but getting there, 2002 Specialized Allez.
Can you spot the 3 o'clock lizard?
Can you spot the 3 o'clock lizard?
11-06-19 | 10:03 AM
#65
Mr. Anachronism
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 2,110
Likes: 293
From: Somewhere west of Tobie's
Bikes: fillet-brazed Chicago Schwinns, and some other stuff
OK you've got a Sakai or two. Here's a Sekai...
...and a Sentinel.
...and a Sentinel.
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"My only true wisdom is in knowing I have none" -Socrates
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11-07-19 | 02:08 AM
#68
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 15,106
Likes: 4,763
From: Beaverton, OR
Bikes: Yes
I had been waiting for this one, but somehow I missed it. Better late than never.
My precious -- 197X Stella SX-76
The workhorse -- 1982 Specialized Sequoia
The king of irony -- 1987 Serotta Colorado
And, not yet having entered interstellar space, V-ger
My precious -- 197X Stella SX-76
The workhorse -- 1982 Specialized Sequoia
The king of irony -- 1987 Serotta Colorado
And, not yet having entered interstellar space, V-ger
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11-07-19 | 07:01 AM
#69
Mr. Anachronism
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 2,110
Likes: 293
From: Somewhere west of Tobie's
Bikes: fillet-brazed Chicago Schwinns, and some other stuff
This year I finally got around to fixing up this Singer I bought a few years ago. The top tube needed some straightening and repainting. I should do the lug lining on the top tube, but still need to think about it for another year or two. It rides just great - one of my favorites. 21.0 lb as shown.
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02-08-20 | 05:46 AM
#71
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Wurundjeri Country
Yisssssss! I finally get to put Somec in the S list!
That is gorgeous. Do you know what year it is? Looks early given the portacatena holes, fork crown, single bottle mount and lack of FD tab - early 80's I'd guess.
I reckon some gumwalls would look awesome on this, and you'll need some clips and straps, but, oh my, you've made my day. More pictures!
That is gorgeous. Do you know what year it is? Looks early given the portacatena holes, fork crown, single bottle mount and lack of FD tab - early 80's I'd guess.
I reckon some gumwalls would look awesome on this, and you'll need some clips and straps, but, oh my, you've made my day. More pictures!
02-08-20 | 09:30 AM
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