The "Before And After" Thread
04-29-08 | 04:27 PM
#226
Luddite
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 276
Likes: 1
From: Portland, OR
Bikes: Univega Gran Turismo, Cannondale Synapse, Bianchi Aquiletta Folder
197? Bianchi Folding Bike:
Before, partly stripped of handlebars, brakes:
After:
I still need to find some fenders and de-rust the chainguard better. I also have a little white Sanyo light/generator to fit on that bracket in the front.
Before, partly stripped of handlebars, brakes:
After:
I still need to find some fenders and de-rust the chainguard better. I also have a little white Sanyo light/generator to fit on that bracket in the front.
Last edited by Squeazel; 04-29-08 at 05:11 PM.
04-29-08 | 05:06 PM
#229
Luddite
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 276
Likes: 1
From: Portland, OR
Bikes: Univega Gran Turismo, Cannondale Synapse, Bianchi Aquiletta Folder
Nope, just rattle-can. It seems a little prone to flaking, so I may re-do it later with auto-grade paint. It's a little too small for me (I'm 6'4), and for some reason my wife doesn't like it, so it will probably flee the stable sometime...
04-29-08 | 05:34 PM
#230
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 27,266
Likes: 150
From: YEG
Bikes: See my sig...
05-01-08 | 08:25 PM
#231
Designer
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,368
Likes: 5
Before state very similar to this (I knew I should have taken pics!!!):
After:
more pics here:
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/413660-retro-raleigh-clubman-path-racer-whatever-you-wanna-call-pics.html
After:
more pics here:
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/413660-retro-raleigh-clubman-path-racer-whatever-you-wanna-call-pics.html
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05-01-08 | 09:20 PM
#234
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 243
Likes: 0
From: Chicago
Bikes: '82 Trek 613, '83 Lotus Eclair, '86 (?) Yokota Ranger, '85 Schwinn Cimarron
Before state very similar to this (I knew I should have taken pics!!!):
After:
more pics here:
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=413660
After:
more pics here:
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=413660
05-01-08 | 09:29 PM
#235
Designer
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,368
Likes: 5
05-17-08 | 03:05 PM
#237
Back In The Saddle
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 2,364
Likes: 205
From: NorCal
Bikes: N+1
1973 Schwinn World Traveler. She was in pretty good shape, but I ended up replacing the rear derailer. The springs were worn out. I had a nice Suntour GT on hand and it made a nice replacement.
Before:
After:
Cool Lemon!
Before:
After:
Cool Lemon!
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05-17-08 | 03:48 PM
#238
Slumming Suburban. No extra dollars were spent fixing up this bike, everything drawn from stock on hand.
Before. $25 included new tires and tubes. He didn't get the tires seated correctly, so he figured the rims were shot.
After. The original bar/stem combo was way too close to my kneecaps for comfort, so a generic mustache bar gave me the extra 3 or 4 inches reach I needed. Replaced the stem shifter and Schwinn Approved rd with a Suntour bar end shifter and Suntour Honor rd. Combined with an early style Shimano HG freehub wheelset off a Voyageur and KKT chain, it shifts real sweet. Replacement saddle is a nos Brooks mattress (probably imitation). Turned out to be a nice neighborhood cruiser!
Before. $25 included new tires and tubes. He didn't get the tires seated correctly, so he figured the rims were shot.
After. The original bar/stem combo was way too close to my kneecaps for comfort, so a generic mustache bar gave me the extra 3 or 4 inches reach I needed. Replaced the stem shifter and Schwinn Approved rd with a Suntour bar end shifter and Suntour Honor rd. Combined with an early style Shimano HG freehub wheelset off a Voyageur and KKT chain, it shifts real sweet. Replacement saddle is a nos Brooks mattress (probably imitation). Turned out to be a nice neighborhood cruiser!
Last edited by McDave; 05-17-08 at 03:59 PM.
05-17-08 | 05:49 PM
#239
Port
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 9,145
Likes: 6,067
From: Boston
Bikes: 2022 Soma Fog Cutter, 2021 Calfee Draqonfly 44, 1984 Peter Mooney, 2017 Soma Stanyan, 1990 Fuji Ace, 1990 Bridgestone RB-1, 1995 Independent Fabrications Track, 2003 Calfee Dragonfly Pro
I already set up its own thread and then saw this...
Anyway, here is the RB-1 I built up to get my wife to ride with me!
Before 58 cm 1990 Bridgestone RB-1 in well used form:
After:New powder coat, NOS and used Campy bits:
Anyway, here is the RB-1 I built up to get my wife to ride with me!
Before 58 cm 1990 Bridgestone RB-1 in well used form:
After:New powder coat, NOS and used Campy bits:
05-17-08 | 09:16 PM
#241
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 238
Likes: 6
From: Philadelphia's western 'burbs
Bikes: '89 Bridgestone MB-3, '91 Bridgestone CB-0, '92 Bridgestone RB-2, '94 Bridgestone MB-2, '96 Trek 8000, '05 Jamis Dakar XC Expert
I gave this tired old GT mountain bike a second chance at life...
Before:
After:
Before:
After:
05-18-08 | 04:36 AM
#242
Waiting for Summer !
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 753
Likes: 1
From: Sthlm , Sweden
Bikes: E.Merckx Corsa extra PK Banken,E.Merckx Corsa extra TT,E.Merckx Strada,De Visini,Olmo Gentleman,Peugeot PA-10,E.Merckx Corsa extra Team Issue,Nishiki Olympic Royale,Nishiki Olympic
HI . well my ride was in very veyr bad shape .
it took alot of work but here it is from day 1 , to now .
this is my around the block and back bike
Peugeot PA-10
day 1
and as of last friday , returned from the paintshop .
it was a lot of fun and ofcourse still IS .
Cheers T
it took alot of work but here it is from day 1 , to now .
this is my around the block and back bike
Peugeot PA-10
day 1
and as of last friday , returned from the paintshop .
it was a lot of fun and ofcourse still IS .
Cheers T
05-18-08 | 04:56 AM
#243
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 908
Likes: 0
From: West Dorset, UK
Bikes: 1983 Dawes Galaxy, 2006 Raleigh Airlite, 1982 Sun Solo (fixed)
1983 Dawes Galaxy, was a wreck when I got it, I don't have any original photos, but one I took after a bit of work done on it :
It has had various component changes along the line (1 year) and is now like this:
edit: have since taken mudguards off.
It has had various component changes along the line (1 year) and is now like this:
edit: have since taken mudguards off.
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A group for all Dawes Galaxy owners to give and recieve information about them
https://flickr.com/groups/dawes_galaxy/
i jam my thumbs up and back into the tubes. this way i can point my fingers straight out in front to split the wind and attain an even more aero profile, and the usual fixed gear - zen - connectedness feeling through the drivetrain is multiplied ten fold because my thumbs become one with the tubing.
https://flickr.com/groups/dawes_galaxy/
05-26-08 | 01:41 PM
#244
Back In The Saddle
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 2,364
Likes: 205
From: NorCal
Bikes: N+1
Raleigh Record
Before:
After:
This bike needed everything. It was a complete rebuild with new brake calipers, crank, tires, chain, saddle, handlebars, tape, brake levers, pedals, front derailer, shifters, cables and housings!
Turned out nice though.
Dan
Before:
After:
This bike needed everything. It was a complete rebuild with new brake calipers, crank, tires, chain, saddle, handlebars, tape, brake levers, pedals, front derailer, shifters, cables and housings!
Turned out nice though.Dan
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In life there are no mistakes, only lessons. -Shin
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06-05-08 | 07:32 PM
#245
Sneaky Fast....
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 394
Likes: 0
From: Swartz Creek, Mi
Bikes: 2007 Specialized Epic Expert, 2005 Giant TCR C3, 1996 Specialized Stumpjumper M2Comp, 1986 Raleigh Capri 10spd, 1982 KHS Turbo 12spd, Wife's: 2010 Specialized Safire Comp Komen, 2007 Specialized Dolce Elite, 2005 Giant OCR3, 2000 Trek 6000 WSD
'82 KHS Turbo 12spd Shimano 600 27" wheelset
Before:
Upgrades: Shimano 8spd cassette, New chain, Bontrager Selects, Continental Ultra Sport, Tektro 200 brake levers, Bontrager Gel Bar Tape, Cables, & Not installed yet Shimano RSX Dual Pivot Calipers, (and probably a new seat) make that a Specialized Avatar Gel as of 6-6-08!
After
Chris
Before:
Upgrades: Shimano 8spd cassette, New chain, Bontrager Selects, Continental Ultra Sport, Tektro 200 brake levers, Bontrager Gel Bar Tape, Cables, & Not installed yet Shimano RSX Dual Pivot Calipers, (and probably a new seat) make that a Specialized Avatar Gel as of 6-6-08!
After
Chris
Last edited by green814; 06-06-08 at 06:24 PM. Reason: update
06-05-08 | 10:29 PM
#246
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 530
Likes: 2
From: SRQ
Bikes: '69 Raleigh DL-1, '72 Paramount, '75 Eisentraut, '80 A-D Vent Noir II, '82 A-D Inter 10, '83 Motobecane Grand Touring, '83 Stumpjumper, '84 Masi GC, '87 Recherche, '87 Tesch 101, '88 Tesch S-22, '88 Davidson...
1972 Motobecane Le Champion
Before:
After (lots of cleanup):
Before:
After (lots of cleanup):
06-08-08 | 10:26 AM
#250
Here is my 1975? Woodrup, serial number #3360. Model unknown for now. The last bits of the 531 decal are hanging on for dear life. Campy droupouts front and rear and nice lugs! The paint is a little distressed in places, but I really love the color.
I had the Chris King headset and DuraAce parts hanging around from a free Trek 2000 I got on Craigslist, except for the $30 brifters which I got locally. This bike rides amazing! The old DuraAce is leagues better than Sora from 2002, and the brakes actually stop me! I'm in love.
Although I have taken many bikes apart and re-assembled, this is my first "from the ground up' vintage build. I still want to add fenders, and I may as well adapt the frame for recessed brake mounting sometime soon while I'm at it. But for now, enjoy! I'll post pictures soon with the silver Mavics.
DuraAce 7400 RD
DuraAce 7400 FD
DuraAce Crankset
DuraAce BB
DuraAce 8-speed brifters
DuraAce seat post
SRAM chain
Specialized bar and stem
Brooks B17 Competition Standard (modified...was on a 1966 Rene Herse originally)
Chris King headset
Tektro R556 brakes
SPD pedals
Cheapie 700c wheels from my other road bike, but I have silver Mavic Krysiums on it now
Before:
During:
After:
I had the Chris King headset and DuraAce parts hanging around from a free Trek 2000 I got on Craigslist, except for the $30 brifters which I got locally. This bike rides amazing! The old DuraAce is leagues better than Sora from 2002, and the brakes actually stop me! I'm in love.
Although I have taken many bikes apart and re-assembled, this is my first "from the ground up' vintage build. I still want to add fenders, and I may as well adapt the frame for recessed brake mounting sometime soon while I'm at it. But for now, enjoy! I'll post pictures soon with the silver Mavics.
DuraAce 7400 RD
DuraAce 7400 FD
DuraAce Crankset
DuraAce BB
DuraAce 8-speed brifters
DuraAce seat post
SRAM chain
Specialized bar and stem
Brooks B17 Competition Standard (modified...was on a 1966 Rene Herse originally)
Chris King headset
Tektro R556 brakes
SPD pedals
Cheapie 700c wheels from my other road bike, but I have silver Mavic Krysiums on it now
Before:
During:
After:
Last edited by YoKev; 06-08-08 at 06:00 PM.
