Show us your Vintage Touring bikes
08-21-12, 04:04 PM
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Thank you. Nice detail is this braze-on with a single Modolo lever that operates the Sanyo generator behind the BB. The first real trip I made with this bike was in the middle of the night, and I established that it is very smooth and also very quiet. I was especially impressed by the generator, which is virtually inaudible, as I'm used to the rather loud whir of the bottle generators that are most common here.
08-21-12, 04:32 PM
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Throw some racks on there and you'll instantly be in touring mode!
I've noticed the Crestas started using cantilever brakes sometime in 1983 making 1982 the last year Nishiki used caliper brakes on Crestas. It makes sense they made the switch though since cantilever brakes are better than calipers for stopping a heavily loaded touring bike (IMO).
Very nice, thanks for sharing.
08-21-12, 04:56 PM
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Thanks, I have a set of Jim Blackburn racks for it if I ever wanted to tour on it but if I were to go on a real tour, I'd just buy a Long Haul Trucker to beat up. This one is too pretty. I saw that yours has 700c wheels. I tried that but the brakes never worked right. I ended up building a 36 hole shimano 600 to Sun CR18 wheelset.
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08-21-12, 05:11 PM
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Thank you. Nice detail is this braze-on with a single Modolo lever that operates the Sanyo generator behind the BB. The first real trip I made with this bike was in the middle of the night, and I established that it is very smooth and also very quiet. I was especially impressed by the generator, which is virtually inaudible, as I'm used to the rather loud whir of the bottle generators that are most common here.
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08-22-12, 08:21 AM
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07 is Vintage now right, at according to CL.
Anyway this is my Novara for now. Ill get some pics up of the Panasonic PT when its done....
Anyway this is my Novara for now. Ill get some pics up of the Panasonic PT when its done....
09-26-12, 06:10 AM
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1982 Univega Speciallisima
10-01-12, 03:02 AM
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Sweet! I love that color also.
Throw some racks on there and you'll instantly be in touring mode!
I've noticed the Crestas started using cantilever brakes sometime in 1983 making 1982 the last year Nishiki used caliper brakes on Crestas. It makes sense they made the switch though since cantilever brakes are better than calipers for stopping a heavily loaded touring bike (IMO).
Very nice, thanks for sharing.
Throw some racks on there and you'll instantly be in touring mode!
I've noticed the Crestas started using cantilever brakes sometime in 1983 making 1982 the last year Nishiki used caliper brakes on Crestas. It makes sense they made the switch though since cantilever brakes are better than calipers for stopping a heavily loaded touring bike (IMO).
Very nice, thanks for sharing.
10-01-12, 06:03 AM
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non-fixi, That Gijs van Tuyl 'Racing Feather' touring bike is really attractive, I really like the rear brake cable stop.
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10-11-12, 06:50 PM
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Specialized Expedition '83
Panniers and some miles next...
Specialized Expedition by djk762, on Flickr
Specialized Expedition by djk762, on Flickr
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Panniers and some miles next...
Specialized Expedition by djk762, on Flickr
Specialized Expedition by djk762, on Flickr
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10-12-12, 09:07 AM
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Specialized Expedition '83
Panniers and some miles next...
Specialized Expedition by djk762, on Flickr
Specialized Expedition by djk762, on Flickr
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Panniers and some miles next...
Specialized Expedition by djk762, on Flickr
Specialized Expedition by djk762, on Flickr
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10-12-12, 03:09 PM
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Specialized Expedition '83
Panniers and some miles next...
Specialized Expedition by djk762, on Flickr
Specialized Expedition by djk762, on Flickr
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Panniers and some miles next...
Specialized Expedition by djk762, on Flickr
Specialized Expedition by djk762, on Flickr
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What rack is that on the back? Surly?
10-12-12, 03:38 PM
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The rack is a Tubus Cargo Evo.
10-12-12, 05:27 PM
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Man that specialized is one classy machine!!!!!
10-12-12, 05:51 PM
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10-12-12, 05:57 PM
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Ostrich.
I agree with the brake levers, their function is worth more and worth getting past the looks. I have both the old and new style tektro levers, I still think the new ones are hard to look at.... but the levers feel like they were made with a hand stuck in the mold. They are the Perfect shape for hands.
I agree with the brake levers, their function is worth more and worth getting past the looks. I have both the old and new style tektro levers, I still think the new ones are hard to look at.... but the levers feel like they were made with a hand stuck in the mold. They are the Perfect shape for hands.
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10-13-12, 08:29 AM
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGz1djV7O4Q
Also scroll down a bit to see pic of BB generator on Peter White's site.
www.peterwhitecycles.com/sanyo.asp
10-23-12, 03:33 PM
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Only updates since this picture are a fender on the rear wheel and bicycle computer.
10-23-12, 03:46 PM
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I just sold this Centurian Pro Tour 15 today.
I think it is actually a 1984.
The quality was really nice.
https://s934.photobucket.com/albums/a...o%20Tour%2015/
I think it is actually a 1984.
The quality was really nice.
https://s934.photobucket.com/albums/a...o%20Tour%2015/
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10-26-12, 01:25 PM
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My close to finished 1984 Trek 620, with matching vintage Cannondale bags.
I've got a NOS Avocet touring saddle to swap out. Always something...
I've got a NOS Avocet touring saddle to swap out. Always something...
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10-26-12, 03:45 PM
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You are wealthy, you are rich in bikes. Not just any bikes but choice ones. I would be most appreciative if you would tell me when actions you would take to obtain a Centurion or Panasonic Pro Tour 52 cm?
10-26-12, 04:03 PM
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I just sold this Centurian Pro Tour 15 today.
I think it is actually a 1984.
The quality was really nice.
https://s934.photobucket.com/albums/a...o%20Tour%2015/
I think it is actually a 1984.
The quality was really nice.
https://s934.photobucket.com/albums/a...o%20Tour%2015/
11-05-12, 09:15 AM
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My son Robbie with his Tour de Hebrides, Ernie Clements,
setting off from Tiree with surfboard on home made brackets.
[IMG=https://img26.imageshack.us/img26/7135/dscf3089f.jpg][/IMG]
peat stack in Lewis
[IMG=https://img827.imageshack.us/img827/4193/dscf3262n.jpg][/IMG]
He did around 440 miles with this rig.
Camping/ surfing/ fishing.
The ally pannier frame broke and got replaced in Stornaway
[IMG=https://img846.imageshack.us/img846/849/dscf3219e.jpg][/IMG]
setting off from Tiree with surfboard on home made brackets.
[IMG=https://img26.imageshack.us/img26/7135/dscf3089f.jpg][/IMG]
peat stack in Lewis
[IMG=https://img827.imageshack.us/img827/4193/dscf3262n.jpg][/IMG]
He did around 440 miles with this rig.
Camping/ surfing/ fishing.
The ally pannier frame broke and got replaced in Stornaway
[IMG=https://img846.imageshack.us/img846/849/dscf3219e.jpg][/IMG]
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11-05-12, 10:30 AM
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Here's my 1988 Schwinn Voyageur, built up with a mix of early 80s touring components and "retro-modernized" with Honjos, Nitto rack and various bag combinations:
