The "Before And After" Thread
04-17-21 | 11:46 AM
#2802
2k miles from the midwest
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,963
Likes: 944
From: Washington
Bikes: ~'75 Colin Laing, '80s Schwinn SuperSport 650b, ex-Backroads ti project...
04-18-21 | 07:07 PM
#2803
Junior Member
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 160
Likes: 619
From: Carrollton, Tx
Dylansbob ...
Well,
The BL is a 56cm. I needed a 58cm. BLs in this condition don’t show up everyday-soooo! My 77yo back complained, so found a longer Nitto, powder coated it, and reproduced the Black Lightning decal. My back thanked me ...
A better life for a 33 yo bike and a 77 yo fat man ...
JD
Well,
The BL is a 56cm. I needed a 58cm. BLs in this condition don’t show up everyday-soooo! My 77yo back complained, so found a longer Nitto, powder coated it, and reproduced the Black Lightning decal. My back thanked me ...
A better life for a 33 yo bike and a 77 yo fat man ...
JD
Last edited by jim dandy; 04-18-21 at 08:07 PM.
04-19-21 | 08:24 AM
#2804
Not lost wanderer.
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 3,684
Likes: 1,422
From: Lancaster, Pa
Bikes: Cambodia bike,2012 Fuji Stratos...
When I got it.
some upgrades
New wheels
Brifters...
Brooks Pro
Repaint because of rust
Flat bars
flat bar shifter for the rear, DT for the front
As I am right now... Bar cons, 9 speed Dura-Ace with 105, Shimano 600 brake levers with 105 calipers. 105 hubs, SS spokes, Mavic A319 rims,Schwalbe Racing Ralphs, GB 90mm stem and Randonneur bars.
04-19-21 | 11:15 AM
#2805
Pedal to the medal
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 1,443
Likes: 331
From: The Arsenal of Democracy
Bikes: 1991 Team Miyata Track, 1992 Lemond Alpe d'Huez, 19?? Schwinn High Serra, 1982 Trek 614, 198X Raleigh Alyeska
04-19-21 | 12:53 PM
#2806
Banned.
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 854
Likes: 334
From: Cambridge UK
Bikes: 1903 24 spd Sunbeam, 1927 Humber, 3 1930 Raleighs, 2 1940s Sunbeams, 2 1940s Raleighs, Rudge, 1950s Robin Hood, 1958 Claud Butler, 2 1973 Colnago Supers, Eddie Merckx, 2 1980 Holdsworth, EG Bates funny TT bike, another 6 or so 1990s bikes
Mad dogs, Englishmen and Brooks saddles
Before broken nose Swallow
After Nickel studs
After new leather and extra reinforcing bridge
B33 repaired probably 70 years ago with horse saddle leather and coach bolts!
After B33 new skin, rust convertor
After B33 nickel plated 15mm headed studs
BEFORE B135, insane number of bits. Leather was squashed flat and nose torn off.
AFTER B135 New skin and nose piece
AFTER New skin 8mm nickel studs
The 3 amigos ride again!
Last edited by Johno59; 04-19-21 at 02:21 PM.
04-19-21 | 07:23 PM
#2807
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2018
Posts: 1,325
Likes: 357
From: Eugene, OR
I did find the following thread helpful prior to jumping in however:
First Generation Suntour Cyclone Cage Switch
I've got the "new" black bodied GT installed on a '78 Trek with a 13t-30t Ultra 6 in back and a 28-42-46 triple in front. Its handing the job pretty well, though I did have to relieve the high limit screw nearly all the way out in order to access the first cog. A matching 1st gen front derailleur handles the 18t chain drop without a hiccup.
Overall I'm pleased, and feel the operation was worth the minimal amount of effort it took in order to have a wide range derailleur set up in the colorway I wanted.
04-19-21 | 07:51 PM
#2808
Junior Member
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 183
Likes: 160
From: Gulf Coast
Bikes: '93 Cannondale R500; '88 Centurion Ironman Expert, '97 Cannondale R900, '95 Serotta CSI, '83 Trek 700, '97 Lemond Zurich, '89 Bianchi Giro, '87 Schwinn Prologue, '83 Fuji TSIV + one perturbed wife
04-27-21 | 08:20 PM
#2811
Klaatu..Verata..Necktie?
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 23,585
Likes: 17,053
From: SF Bay Area
Bikes: Litespeed Ultimate, Ultegra; Canyon Endurace, 105; Battaglin MAX, Chorus; Bianchi 928 Veloce; Ritchey Road Logic, Dura Ace; Cannondale R500 RX100; Schwinn Circuit, Sante; Lotus Supreme, Dura Ace
1982 Lotus Supreme found on Craigslist earlier this month.
Same bike, this afternoon
Same bike, this afternoon
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05-01-21 | 07:12 AM
#2813
Banned.
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 854
Likes: 334
From: Cambridge UK
Bikes: 1903 24 spd Sunbeam, 1927 Humber, 3 1930 Raleighs, 2 1940s Sunbeams, 2 1940s Raleighs, Rudge, 1950s Robin Hood, 1958 Claud Butler, 2 1973 Colnago Supers, Eddie Merckx, 2 1980 Holdsworth, EG Bates funny TT bike, another 6 or so 1990s bikes
Saddle Up. Stick it to the Man
Brooks refuse to sell/replace the leather on their saddles, all of which are very expensive new or second-hand. Consequently the world is awash with broken Brooks saddles.
BEFORE A familiar sight to all.
BEFORE Still structurally sound after 50 years , even the dreadful spring mattress version.
About 30 US dollars of leather each.
AFTER Was a bit concerned about the strength of the leather but after ride yesterday had to slacken the tensioner as the leather was too stiff.
AFTER. Used rust converter rather than rust remover so the undercarriage is much darker.
AFTER. The youngest saddle is 50 years old and the oldest more than 70 years old (the B33 front and center). For some stupid reason they use proprietary nuts and bolts both size and thread so I got well upset when I mixed fittings up. I had to enlarge some of the holes to accommodate metric versions of unserviceable fittings. Pleased to say 95% of fasteners /fittings did not need replacement.
Not including the copper rivets of course. They were all cut off.
BEFORE A familiar sight to all.
BEFORE Still structurally sound after 50 years , even the dreadful spring mattress version.
About 30 US dollars of leather each.
AFTER Was a bit concerned about the strength of the leather but after ride yesterday had to slacken the tensioner as the leather was too stiff.
AFTER. Used rust converter rather than rust remover so the undercarriage is much darker.
AFTER. The youngest saddle is 50 years old and the oldest more than 70 years old (the B33 front and center). For some stupid reason they use proprietary nuts and bolts both size and thread so I got well upset when I mixed fittings up. I had to enlarge some of the holes to accommodate metric versions of unserviceable fittings. Pleased to say 95% of fasteners /fittings did not need replacement.
Not including the copper rivets of course. They were all cut off.
Last edited by Johno59; 05-01-21 at 08:00 AM.
05-02-21 | 02:29 PM
#2814
Junior Member
Joined: Apr 2021
Posts: 17
Likes: 1
From: Marin County, CA
Bikes: 2017 Pivot Switchblade Carbon 29 mountain bike, 2001 Viner T10 Pro Team road bike, DiFalco Fabrications Custom Handbuilt Bike, 1998 Schwinn S-10 All-Mountain
Great work throughout! I'm amazed at the bike wrenching skills of everyone on this thread. How did you get such a polish on the frame of Schwinn #2 bikedued?
Last edited by bfrasersmith; 05-02-21 at 02:34 PM.
05-02-21 | 03:15 PM
#2815
Junior Member
Joined: Apr 2021
Posts: 17
Likes: 1
From: Marin County, CA
Bikes: 2017 Pivot Switchblade Carbon 29 mountain bike, 2001 Viner T10 Pro Team road bike, DiFalco Fabrications Custom Handbuilt Bike, 1998 Schwinn S-10 All-Mountain
05-17-21 | 12:27 PM
#2816
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 15,097
Likes: 4,725
From: Beaverton, OR
Bikes: Yes
My entry from the 2020 Clunker 100 Edition, recently upgraded with some things that didn't fit in the Clunker 100 budget like a chain and freewheel that weren't worn out, a front derailleur, a double crankset, and SunTour shifters.
Before (as found):
After:
It think it has finally attained the state where I wouldn't be ashamed to give it to someone for daily use. I took it out for a ride today, and it was very smooth.
Also worth noting: the brakes, brake pads, brake levers, and skewers came from the Box O' Crap.
Before (as found):
After:
It think it has finally attained the state where I wouldn't be ashamed to give it to someone for daily use. I took it out for a ride today, and it was very smooth.
Also worth noting: the brakes, brake pads, brake levers, and skewers came from the Box O' Crap.
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05-17-21 | 04:56 PM
#2818
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 3,675
Likes: 2,053
From: Sussex County, Delaware
GeoffroyFromLux , that is very nicely done. I love classic bikes like this with modern components.
05-23-21 | 07:52 AM
#2819
Overdoing projects
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 2,464
Likes: 1,369
From: Rotterdam, former republic of the Netherlands
Bikes: Batavus Randonneur GL, Gazelle Orange Excellent, Gazelle Super Licht, Gazelle Grand Tourist, Gazelle Lausanne, Gazelle Tandem, Koga-Miyata SilverAce, Koga-Miyata WorldTraveller
Koga-Miyata Graveller
Here's my 1992 Koga-Miyata Traveller, now nicknamed the "Graveller".
I got it for cheap this March as a touring bike with worn parts and rebuilt it using some parts I had lying around and some new stuff.
Build thread here, starting at page 3.
Before:
After:
I got it for cheap this March as a touring bike with worn parts and rebuilt it using some parts I had lying around and some new stuff.
Build thread here, starting at page 3.
Before:
After:
05-26-21 | 08:12 AM
#2820
Full Member
Joined: Jun 2020
Posts: 477
Likes: 765
Bikes: 91 Ritchey Ultra, 1992 Specialized Stumpjumper, 1990 Klein Rascal, 97 Trek OCLV9700, 90 Minnelli Eclipse, 95 Marin Bear Valley SE, 1991 Breezer Lightning Flash 1991 Diamondback Axis 1992 Stumpjumper Comp 1983 Stumpjumper Sport
05-30-21 | 05:47 AM
#2823
Banned.
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 854
Likes: 334
From: Cambridge UK
Bikes: 1903 24 spd Sunbeam, 1927 Humber, 3 1930 Raleighs, 2 1940s Sunbeams, 2 1940s Raleighs, Rudge, 1950s Robin Hood, 1958 Claud Butler, 2 1973 Colnago Supers, Eddie Merckx, 2 1980 Holdsworth, EG Bates funny TT bike, another 6 or so 1990s bikes
Saddle up for another 100 years?
BEFORE
111 year old saddle for my 1903 Sunbeam nose problem
BEFORE
Rear end completely detached
Proofed it with dabbing as it sat in a barn for a hundred years
Shaped a leather saddle to underpin the original
Used some leather glue to help out.
Brooks B10
AFTER B10 Might use a small rivet on the nose after I ride it a bit.
111 year old saddle for my 1903 Sunbeam nose problem
BEFORE
Rear end completely detached
Proofed it with dabbing as it sat in a barn for a hundred years
Shaped a leather saddle to underpin the original
Used some leather glue to help out.
Brooks B10
AFTER B10 Might use a small rivet on the nose after I ride it a bit.
Last edited by Johno59; 05-30-21 at 05:55 AM.
06-06-21 | 01:25 PM
#2824
Newbie
Joined: May 2021
Posts: 40
Likes: 18
Bikes: Ritchey Road Logic 2.0 (2017), Concorde Prestige (199?)
This didn't require too much work. Swapped out the Cinelli cockpit for some Nitto bits to better suit me, and go with the Made in Japan theme (Tange frame, Shimano, Ritchey bits). New and chubbier tires too for better ride comfort. Shortened the chain.
Before
After
Nitto Pearl stem and Mod 55 handlebars
Nitto Pearl stem and mod 55 handlebars
Drivetrain still needs a bit of work (incorrect length BB, high gearing not so great for my fitness or local terrain).
Before
After
Nitto Pearl stem and Mod 55 handlebars
Nitto Pearl stem and mod 55 handlebars
Drivetrain still needs a bit of work (incorrect length BB, high gearing not so great for my fitness or local terrain).
