The "Before And After" Thread
09-15-08 | 03:30 AM
#301
Viscount
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,016
Likes: 3
From: Gloucester, England.
Bikes: Mercian, Viscount x2, Holdworth La Quelda, Gundle Trade Bike, Williams/Mercian Tourer, Itera,
09-16-08 | 09:35 PM
#303
Tony Colgrave's beautiful work on a pre '20's Brooks Champion racing saddle. He said it was the narrowest one he's ever seen. He made the stamp which is an educated guess to what it should be. There's not much documentation around on these super early Brooks.
I still need the badge for the rear if anybody has a spare. He made the indentation for it, which is part of his patination process. You can see it's the type with "open" letters.
His work is really first rate!
I still need the badge for the rear if anybody has a spare. He made the indentation for it, which is part of his patination process. You can see it's the type with "open" letters.
His work is really first rate!
09-18-08 | 03:46 AM
#307
Junior Member
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 23
Likes: 2
since i built the 2 lowriders, i haven't riden any of my other bikes. they both are driven on a daily basis. as a matter of fact they get all over town.
for long rides i take the second lowrider. it has a sturmey archer 3 speed internal hub. the other is more for cruisin the hood (to and from the store etc) the small childs crank makes it easy to pedal, but to gain any real speed ya got to pedal your heart out.
its a different experiance. with the bike this low i can reach top speed, lean the bike on its side and use the pedal for a brake (grinding it into the ground) without risk of crashing.
upon rare occasion i bottom out the bike or hit the pedals on the ground. that being said, the only way you know ya did it is cause ya hear it. ya really dont feel it. its not like hitting your pedals on the ground on a standard bicycle.
both bikes navigate most curbs manholes etc with ease. the only time i seem to bottom out the bike is on speed bump type surfaces.
for long rides i take the second lowrider. it has a sturmey archer 3 speed internal hub. the other is more for cruisin the hood (to and from the store etc) the small childs crank makes it easy to pedal, but to gain any real speed ya got to pedal your heart out.
its a different experiance. with the bike this low i can reach top speed, lean the bike on its side and use the pedal for a brake (grinding it into the ground) without risk of crashing.
upon rare occasion i bottom out the bike or hit the pedals on the ground. that being said, the only way you know ya did it is cause ya hear it. ya really dont feel it. its not like hitting your pedals on the ground on a standard bicycle.
both bikes navigate most curbs manholes etc with ease. the only time i seem to bottom out the bike is on speed bump type surfaces.
10-14-08 | 02:26 PM
#308
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 8,192
Likes: 1,131
I found this Concorde set up as a Tri bike and, since it is my size and the components are nice (Athena/600 mix), I bought it. I think it will look really nice with white handlebar wrap and a white saddle but this was all I had in my parts bin. The seat doesn't match but it is a very comfy Conpy saddle, so it stays for now.
10-25-08 | 06:07 AM
#309
Viscount
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,016
Likes: 3
From: Gloucester, England.
Bikes: Mercian, Viscount x2, Holdworth La Quelda, Gundle Trade Bike, Williams/Mercian Tourer, Itera,
Before.
After, but not finished yet.
Still not sure what it is yet.
I'm sure it is an English lightweight from 1940s, but which one?
After, but not finished yet.
Still not sure what it is yet.
I'm sure it is an English lightweight from 1940s, but which one?
10-27-08 | 06:36 AM
#312
Junior Member
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 23
Likes: 2
this one will probably break somebodies heart.lol
1967 schwinn deluxe stingray
before.
i was gonna have the entire bike chromed
this is what was returned to me after being dicked around for 3 months by the chrome plater here in town.
it made my blood boil.
after alot of grinding,bondo,primer i went with a color change paint
sherwin williams black jade (planetary color)
flips from metallic green
to gold
and in low light maroon and black
second attemp with a second chrome plater went off without a hitch.
parts turned out real nice and affordable also.
and the new improved 1967/2008 stingray
still rides on its original tractor grip tires.
1967 schwinn deluxe stingray
before.
i was gonna have the entire bike chromed
this is what was returned to me after being dicked around for 3 months by the chrome plater here in town.
it made my blood boil.
after alot of grinding,bondo,primer i went with a color change paint
sherwin williams black jade (planetary color)
flips from metallic green
to gold
and in low light maroon and black
second attemp with a second chrome plater went off without a hitch.
parts turned out real nice and affordable also.
and the new improved 1967/2008 stingray
still rides on its original tractor grip tires.
Last edited by icyuod2; 10-27-08 at 06:59 AM.
11-03-08 | 08:52 PM
#317
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,055
Likes: 578
From: California
Bikes: '96 Moots VaMoots, Bertoni MAX, Eddy Merckx Grand Prix Team USA, ‘94 Merlin
I just posted this in it own thread but I really like the "before and after" pics. This is my 1986? KHS John Howard Team Professional I recently finished.
before:
after:
before:
after:
11-04-08 | 08:57 PM
#318
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 618
Likes: 1
Centuran Was a Surprise
HI,
I found this one on E-Bay, was a little worried about the condition of the frame,
it did require some work ,thanks to Nash Bar for 6 speed style cog , chain, seat, tires and tubes,rear axle was bone dry LBS cleaned her bearings,Needed lights and new computer and a good cleaning years of grease and dirt from the entire frame, Tape was dirty as was hoods on brakes,
here's the before.
the dates wrong on the second and third picture my batteries were dead on my camera,
I was skeptical about fixing her up and I can now say it was worth the 170.00 I paid plus parts to fix her up, she's a pleasure to ride even for this CD 58 y/0
Is it me or does the third picture look like the bike is alive.Its moving>>
Gotta love the old steel frames..
Doug
I found this one on E-Bay, was a little worried about the condition of the frame,
it did require some work ,thanks to Nash Bar for 6 speed style cog , chain, seat, tires and tubes,rear axle was bone dry LBS cleaned her bearings,Needed lights and new computer and a good cleaning years of grease and dirt from the entire frame, Tape was dirty as was hoods on brakes,
here's the before.
the dates wrong on the second and third picture my batteries were dead on my camera,
I was skeptical about fixing her up and I can now say it was worth the 170.00 I paid plus parts to fix her up, she's a pleasure to ride even for this CD 58 y/0
Is it me or does the third picture look like the bike is alive.Its moving>>
Gotta love the old steel frames..
Doug
Last edited by djnzlab1; 11-04-08 at 09:21 PM.
11-04-08 | 09:04 PM
#319
Padovano
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 698
Likes: 1
From: Boston
11-04-08 | 11:01 PM
#321
Latvietis
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 330
Likes: 0
11-05-08 | 05:29 AM
#322
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,055
Likes: 578
From: California
Bikes: '96 Moots VaMoots, Bertoni MAX, Eddy Merckx Grand Prix Team USA, ‘94 Merlin
11-12-08 | 01:29 AM
#324
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,846
Likes: 4
From: Puyallup Washington
Bikes: Motobecane Mirage fixed gear, Nashbar Alpha Road 5000, Bianchi Grizzly, Coppi Fiorelli, , Schwinn Trike, , GT All Terra, Old Peugeot, Nishiki 3 speed, Bugatti, Cannondale Black Lightning, Dura All, Bianchi Touring, Bridgestone T700 & more
Sweet pic! That's pretty cool to take a pic of your ride in the same place as an old ad....The area hasn't changed much!
