Retro roadies- old frames with STI's or Ergos
02-13-16, 11:58 AM
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I like it.
Very bold, combining the orange and the purple!
Would not have been a popular color combination during "The Troubles" in some parts of Ireland.
Brent
Very bold, combining the orange and the purple!
Would not have been a popular color combination during "The Troubles" in some parts of Ireland.
Brent
02-13-16, 12:04 PM
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looks good. did you do the paint yourself? that bike will be the envy of many a tall rider!
02-13-16, 12:27 PM
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Great build for the ol Super Sport. I bet that thing will last longer still than a new bike off the shelf and be just as user friendly with all the new stuff on it! And you can tell folks it's over 30 years old and you only paiod $120 for it! 
My project that I have been gathering stuff for (done) but not started the build yet is my '88 Tempo. Debated stripping it down and doing DIY paint job, but I think I'll leave it vintage with all the nicks and scrapes. Just need to touch up at least the rusty parts, cable guides on the top tube, etc.
My project that I have been gathering stuff for (done) but not started the build yet is my '88 Tempo. Debated stripping it down and doing DIY paint job, but I think I'll leave it vintage with all the nicks and scrapes. Just need to touch up at least the rusty parts, cable guides on the top tube, etc.
02-13-16, 02:39 PM
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Just some updated pics of my Concorde Prelude (including an arty one we are using for our clothing brand):
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02-13-16, 07:38 PM
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The yellow spoke is next to the valve so you can find the valve quickly.
02-14-16, 04:21 PM
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Base/Clear
I'm completely satisfied with the results. It's by far my favorite bike of all time!
And yes, I'm 6'5" so the frame fits me perfectly.
02-14-16, 04:30 PM
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I tried to keep the original paint but it was too far gone with knicks, scratches, rubs etc. But now that I've striped and redone it, I couldn't be happier. I have a 33 year old brand new bike!
02-14-16, 04:38 PM
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When I put the color of the letters against the paint sample, I knew I had to have it. I like bold stand out color combos.
02-14-16, 06:05 PM
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My Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra with a Campagnolo Veloce 10 speed group and campy wheels. Love this bike!
My Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra with a Campagnolo Veloce 10 speed group and campy wheels. Love this bike!
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02-14-16, 06:12 PM
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That's a great looking bike
02-14-16, 06:16 PM
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super cool Lotus
02-14-16, 06:19 PM
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Finally have my frame built the way I want it to be. Took a while and a lot of tuning, but its finished in my eyes and I couldn't be happier. 86' or so Eddy Merckx all new 105 components, wheels are light as a feather and in need of a decal removal as well as the fork and stem, I just added the Antique Brown Brooks Swift with matching bar tape and I think it sets it off perfectly.
02-15-16, 10:00 AM
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02-15-16, 04:10 PM
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Clothing brand is Lapin.
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You can find us on Facebook and Instagram at Lapin bike
02-15-16, 09:24 PM
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That is a specific fence used to castrate male rabbits - as part of a population control measure. One simply chases the rabbits over the fence and as they jump....
02-15-16, 11:12 PM
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My Nishiki International. I think it's an '85. There was nothing wrong with the Suntour Sprint group that was on it but I wanted the money that I knew it was worth.
This frame is cool as it uses internal lugs and oversized tubes, but still looks like a pretty cool old steel frame.
The new group is mostly 1056 with a 1050 (I think) crank and some 10-speed FSA chainrings. The wheels are Mavic heliums in not too bad condition.
This frame is cool as it uses internal lugs and oversized tubes, but still looks like a pretty cool old steel frame.
The new group is mostly 1056 with a 1050 (I think) crank and some 10-speed FSA chainrings. The wheels are Mavic heliums in not too bad condition.