Catch of the day part II (dos)
01-01-07, 09:44 PM
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Ummm, you lost me on the upwrong bars and twisty shifters? You mean track bars? And how would I put twist shfters on that bike?,,,,BD
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01-03-07, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Bikedued
Here's the after of my day after Christmas find. Turned out pretty good. Now for sale, but no takers yet. 1985 world sport 4130 with alloy Arayas.,,,,,BD
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01-03-07, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by bigbossman
That's a pretty sharp little Schwinn. Wish I had it......
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01-04-07, 12:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Bikedued
And I wish as much that it fit me. .....Being 6' 1" has it's advantages .....
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01-04-07, 12:48 AM
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Here's a very clean little Motobecane mixte I pulled out of a neighborhood garage a few weeks ago. Date coded 1977 and made out of 1020 steel, it has Normandy hubs and Rigida Chromix steel wheels - but the shifters and dérailleurs are Suntour, as is the freewheel. And the BB is Japanese, as well.
Other than the 30 year old sticky, grimy layer of dust (that's now gone), it is almost as-new. Everything is original and shows negligible wear. The freewheel looks unused, the tape is original, and the bar end plugs and rear wheel nuts have the "M" monogram. The tires are the original Michelin's, as are the tubes - which seem to be holding air.
Take a look:
Other than the 30 year old sticky, grimy layer of dust (that's now gone), it is almost as-new. Everything is original and shows negligible wear. The freewheel looks unused, the tape is original, and the bar end plugs and rear wheel nuts have the "M" monogram. The tires are the original Michelin's, as are the tubes - which seem to be holding air.
Take a look:
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01-04-07, 12:54 AM
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Sweet little mixte. HATE THOSE Rigida "Rippers" 
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01-04-07, 01:59 AM
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Originally Posted by bigbossman
Here's a very clean little Motobecane mixte I pulled out of a neighborhood garage a few weeks ago. Date coded 1977 and made out of 1020 steel, it has Normandy hubs and Rigida Chromix steel wheels - but the shifters and dérailleurs are Suntour, as is the freewheel. And the BB is Japanese, as well.
Other than the 30 year old sticky, grimy layer of dust (that's now gone), it is almost as-new. Everything is original and shows negligible wear. The freewheel looks unused, the tape is original, and the bar end plugs and rear wheel nuts have the "M" monogram. The tires are the original Michelin's, as are the tubes - which seem to be holding air.
Other than the 30 year old sticky, grimy layer of dust (that's now gone), it is almost as-new. Everything is original and shows negligible wear. The freewheel looks unused, the tape is original, and the bar end plugs and rear wheel nuts have the "M" monogram. The tires are the original Michelin's, as are the tubes - which seem to be holding air.
I've always loved the way Motobecane genrerally held back when it came to paint and decals.. they never did multicolor paint scemes and lots of decals and graphics... nice and simple.
01-04-07, 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by bigbossman
Here's a very clean little Motobecane mixte I pulled out of a neighborhood garage a few weeks ago. Date coded 1977 and made out of 1020 steel, it has Normandy hubs and Rigida Chromix steel wheels - but the shifters and dérailleurs are Suntour, as is the freewheel. And the BB is Japanese, as well.
Other than the 30 year old sticky, grimy layer of dust (that's now gone), it is almost as-new. Everything is original and shows negligible wear. The freewheel looks unused, the tape is original, and the bar end plugs and rear wheel nuts have the "M" monogram. The tires are the original Michelin's, as are the tubes - which seem to be holding air.
Take a look:
Other than the 30 year old sticky, grimy layer of dust (that's now gone), it is almost as-new. Everything is original and shows negligible wear. The freewheel looks unused, the tape is original, and the bar end plugs and rear wheel nuts have the "M" monogram. The tires are the original Michelin's, as are the tubes - which seem to be holding air.
Take a look:
That is a beautiful bike. I've really come to appreciate the mixte style. Oh well, time to start looking through the neighborhood garages.
Dante
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01-04-07, 11:37 AM
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Here's one I picked up not long ago on CL. With replacement of a Simplex shifter arm and a thorough going through the bike, this Moto is sweet! Check out the RD crash guard, the nice rack, and the chrome front fender! 1979 Moto. Love the mixtes. This smaller size should go quick.
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01-04-07, 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Bikedued
Here's the after of my day after Christmas find.
01-04-07, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Sammyboy
In civilised countries (of which there is only one!) it's called Boxing Day. More days should have names, and names not created by Hallmark!
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01-04-07, 12:45 PM
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Us Brits call it 'Boxing Day' .
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Canadians call is boxing day as well. Although i believe it started in England. A tradition which was for the lords and ladies or other welltodos to box up the leftovers from christmas day (which were served by the servants) and bring it around back to your servants or other less fortunate individuals.
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Us Brits call it 'Boxing Day' .
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01-04-07, 01:21 PM
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I think USAZorro was politely laughing at us Brits (and congeners) for thinking that England is (the only) civilised country ! For the record, I will expand the definition to include Canadians also.
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01-04-07, 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by cyclotoine
A tradition which was for the lords and ladies or other welltodos to box up the leftovers from christmas day (which were served by the servants) and bring it around back to your servants or other less fortunate individuals.
01-04-07, 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Sammyboy
In civilised countries (of which there is only one!) it's called Boxing Day. More days should have names, and names not created by Hallmark!
On a second look, maybe it's not. We "yanks" call it "The day after Christmas." You can understand the confusion.
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01-04-07, 08:07 PM
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Double-tube fork on that blue moto mixte?
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Is that a double tube fork as one finds on a Humber? Or is it just a trick of the light, the paint, or a stylish deformity of the tubing?
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Is that a double tube fork as one finds on a Humber? Or is it just a trick of the light, the paint, or a stylish deformity of the tubing?
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01-05-07, 12:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Roll-Monroe-Co
Mixter Hendricks-
Is that a double tube fork as one finds on a Humber? Or is it just a trick of the light, the paint, or a stylish deformity of the tubing?
Eric
Is that a double tube fork as one finds on a Humber? Or is it just a trick of the light, the paint, or a stylish deformity of the tubing?
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Originally Posted by East Hill
I think USAZorro was politely laughing at us Brits (and congeners) for thinking that England is (the only) civilised country ! For the record, I will expand the definition to include Canadians also.
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01-05-07, 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Bikedued
Was that a personal attack, or an attack on the poor undeserving bike? Sorry if I take things more literally than a person such as yourself.,,,,BD
On a second look, maybe it's not. We "yanks" call it "The day after Christmas." You can understand the confusion.
On a second look, maybe it's not. We "yanks" call it "The day after Christmas." You can understand the confusion.
Naw, seriously, it wasn't a personal attack on anyone, just a little wry joke on the fact that the rest of you savages don't know what to call days. I understand you don't use "fortnight" either. I sigh and weep for the fate of the world
01-05-07, 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Sammyboy
It was a personal attack on the whole rest of the world Naw, seriously, it wasn't a personal attack on anyone, just a little wry joke on the fact that the rest of you savages don't know what to call days. I understand you don't use "fortnight" either. I sigh and weep for the fate of the world
Naw, seriously, it wasn't a personal attack on anyone, just a little wry joke on the fact that the rest of you savages don't know what to call days. I understand you don't use "fortnight" either. I sigh and weep for the fate of the world 2 weeks
Hmmm, I guess us lazy yanks find it easier to type it our way
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Originally Posted by Sammyboy
It was a personal attack on the whole rest of the world Naw, seriously, it wasn't a personal attack on anyone, just a little wry joke on the fact that the rest of you savages don't know what to call days. I understand you don't use "fortnight" either. I sigh and weep for the fate of the world
Naw, seriously, it wasn't a personal attack on anyone, just a little wry joke on the fact that the rest of you savages don't know what to call days. I understand you don't use "fortnight" either. I sigh and weep for the fate of the world ( but I'd go for a nice whitbread tankard or any homebrew old ale about now).
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I like beer both ways, it just depends on the beer. My dental hygiene is quite good though, must be my American half (my Dad is a septic). That said, I can pronounce herb, with all the letters in it, so maybe I'm more English......
01-05-07, 10:46 AM
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herb? that was my long departed uncle, he had this distinct loathing for
bangers and mash, and having had them for 5 years in RSA I quite agree.
I really don't mind a good pint at basement temperature, prefer a bitter but an old ale will do.
hell even a cuppa would do right about now.
you ever ride in kettleworth? bronteland? looks like some of those climbs would be worse
than the koppenberg!
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bangers and mash, and having had them for 5 years in RSA I quite agree.
I really don't mind a good pint at basement temperature, prefer a bitter but an old ale will do.
hell even a cuppa would do right about now.
you ever ride in kettleworth? bronteland? looks like some of those climbs would be worse
than the koppenberg!
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No, I'm a Southern Softie, and at 240lbs, I'm more of a sprinter than a climber, so all round, those big climbs are not for me. What's RSA?