Vintage Craptacular. Or the "This should be scrapped" Thread
04-08-23 | 04:37 PM
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Vintage Craptacular. Or the "This should be scrapped" Thread
This isn't even the ugliest thing I've found hidden on this bike. But I just keep piddling around with it. What total crap have you uncovered while working on an old bike but just kept going?
This wheel is 68 years old and somehow I think the rim tape may be older.
This wheel is 68 years old and somehow I think the rim tape may be older.
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04-08-23 | 05:05 PM
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Carbon dating may be in order.
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04-08-23 | 09:06 PM
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Bikes: 1984 Miyata 310, 1986 Schwinn Sierra, 1987 Ross Mt. Hood, 1988 Schwinn LeTour, 1988 Trek 400T, 1981 Fuji S12-1977 Univega Grand Rally, S LTD, 1973 Sears Free Spirit 531, 197? FW Evans
The tubular tires on my FW Evans. The back one actually held air for a little while. I thought this would be an excuse to dive into tubulars, but the rim was also severely pitted.
1960's? F.W. Evans
This 1970s Marukin looked like it had the original tires. I aired them up and they held for several days. However, when I tried to ride it, the wheels felt like they were made of lead. Upon disassembly, they had thick thornproof tubes, the kind that hold their shape, even when deflated.
1970s Marukin
1960's? F.W. Evans
This 1970s Marukin looked like it had the original tires. I aired them up and they held for several days. However, when I tried to ride it, the wheels felt like they were made of lead. Upon disassembly, they had thick thornproof tubes, the kind that hold their shape, even when deflated.
1970s Marukin
