The "Before And After" Thread
05-04-09 | 01:43 PM
#451
Back In The Saddle
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From: NorCal
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1983 Peugeot PFN10
Before:
After:
I'll take some better pictures later, once it stops raining outside.
I was able to save the bartape when I added the aero levers which is a perfect match for the paint. I also got a nice Nervar crank from the bay which replaced the stripped stock unit. I painted the seat post flutes and I think I'll do the spaces in the stem too. Added new wheels and 700x28 tires to complete the look. I was pleased the big tires fit in the frame, though they need to go in flat. Once inflated, there is plenty of room all around. Let me know what you think.
Before:
After:
I'll take some better pictures later, once it stops raining outside.
I was able to save the bartape when I added the aero levers which is a perfect match for the paint. I also got a nice Nervar crank from the bay which replaced the stripped stock unit. I painted the seat post flutes and I think I'll do the spaces in the stem too. Added new wheels and 700x28 tires to complete the look. I was pleased the big tires fit in the frame, though they need to go in flat. Once inflated, there is plenty of room all around. Let me know what you think.
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05-07-09 | 01:58 PM
#452
aka: Mike J.
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 3,405
Likes: 60
From: between Milwaukee and Sheboygan in Wisconsin
Bikes: 1995 Trek 520 is the current primary bike.
Here's the oldish Raleigh Record I got a few weeks back.
When I got it it had a set of high rise handlebars and a big cushy sprung saddle.
I rummaged around at home and found a set of drop bars for it, found a spare saddle that has the Raleigh name on it salvaged off of a parts bike, wrapped on new bar tape, added new brake cables and housings, and put on an old pair of tires salvaged off of an old Schwinn junker that are in better condition than the tires the bike came with.
I'll let you figure out which are the before and which are the after pics ...
The bike is about a 55cm center to top seat tube with a 57cm top tube, standover is about 31" on 27" tires, the Huret deraileurs function just fine. If it was a keeper I'd either put on some Salmon KoolStop brake pads or switch it over to alloy wheels.
On to the next project....
When I got it it had a set of high rise handlebars and a big cushy sprung saddle.
I rummaged around at home and found a set of drop bars for it, found a spare saddle that has the Raleigh name on it salvaged off of a parts bike, wrapped on new bar tape, added new brake cables and housings, and put on an old pair of tires salvaged off of an old Schwinn junker that are in better condition than the tires the bike came with.
I'll let you figure out which are the before and which are the after pics ...
The bike is about a 55cm center to top seat tube with a 57cm top tube, standover is about 31" on 27" tires, the Huret deraileurs function just fine. If it was a keeper I'd either put on some Salmon KoolStop brake pads or switch it over to alloy wheels.
On to the next project....
05-07-09 | 02:28 PM
#453
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 12,564
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From: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada - burrrrr!
Bikes: 1958 Rabeneick 120D, 1968 Legnano Gran Premio, 196? Torpado Professional, 2000 Marinoni Piuma
1963 px10
Wanted one of these for a long time... Needed a white bike to sneak up on Polar Bears
05-07-09 | 03:01 PM
#454
Pedal pusher...
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 7,766
Likes: 1
From: Los Angeles
Bikes: I've got a bunch...
Not mine, but I love cleaning up old bikes, and this is a perfect example of someone who shares my passion...
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05-07-09 | 03:03 PM
#455
BEHOLD! THE MANTICORE!
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,796
Likes: 2
From: 54914
Here's the oldish Raleigh Record I got a few weeks back.
When I got it it had a set of high rise handlebars and a big cushy sprung saddle.
I rummaged around at home and found a set of drop bars for it, found a spare saddle that has the Raleigh name on it salvaged off of a parts bike, wrapped on new bar tape, added new brake cables and housings, and put on an old pair of tires salvaged off of an old Schwinn junker that are in better condition than the tires the bike came with.
I'll let you figure out which are the before and which are the after pics ...
The bike is about a 55cm center to top seat tube with a 57cm top tube, standover is about 31" on 27" tires, the Huret deraileurs function just fine. If it was a keeper I'd either put on some Salmon KoolStop brake pads or switch it over to alloy wheels.
On to the next project....
When I got it it had a set of high rise handlebars and a big cushy sprung saddle.
I rummaged around at home and found a set of drop bars for it, found a spare saddle that has the Raleigh name on it salvaged off of a parts bike, wrapped on new bar tape, added new brake cables and housings, and put on an old pair of tires salvaged off of an old Schwinn junker that are in better condition than the tires the bike came with.
I'll let you figure out which are the before and which are the after pics ...
The bike is about a 55cm center to top seat tube with a 57cm top tube, standover is about 31" on 27" tires, the Huret deraileurs function just fine. If it was a keeper I'd either put on some Salmon KoolStop brake pads or switch it over to alloy wheels.
On to the next project....
lol, I just saw this on CL. I would take it if it fit
05-07-09 | 06:35 PM
#456
Senior member
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 8,366
Likes: 883
From: Oakville Ontario
My 1964 Schwinn Twinn, as given to me by a friend who bought it new while attending college.
https://cid-c5aa741102f41823.skydrive...winn%20002.jpg
After
https://cid-c5aa741102f41823.skydrive...ront%20003.jpg
https://cid-c5aa741102f41823.skydrive...winn%20002.jpg
After
https://cid-c5aa741102f41823.skydrive...ront%20003.jpg
Last edited by Dan Burkhart; 01-06-15 at 09:02 PM.
05-08-09 | 06:54 PM
#460
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
That Volare is fantastic!
05-10-09 | 08:17 AM
#469
Back In The Saddle
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 2,364
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From: NorCal
Bikes: N+1
05-10-09 | 04:25 PM
#471
Back In The Saddle
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From: NorCal
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05-11-09 | 04:15 AM
#472
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,
Now for something completely different.
Now for something completely different
Found this sad looking Gundle Carrier/Trade bike at an auction recently.
Gundle is the Rolls Royce of this type of bike here in UK.
In production from 1932 - 1974 in virtually the same form.
Before, with the carrier cradle removed for transport.
And after a repaint and service, plus a new rear tyre and brake pads.
The rims have been left as is for now to check where the brakes rub and then the rest of the rims will be painted black as per the original.
This one was probably made in the 1950s, but could be earlier since it has no chrome, it is all black!
More info about Leonard Gundle and his bikes - including motorcycles - here:
https://www.flickr.com/groups/leonard_gundle/
Found this sad looking Gundle Carrier/Trade bike at an auction recently.
Gundle is the Rolls Royce of this type of bike here in UK.
In production from 1932 - 1974 in virtually the same form.
Before, with the carrier cradle removed for transport.
And after a repaint and service, plus a new rear tyre and brake pads.
The rims have been left as is for now to check where the brakes rub and then the rest of the rims will be painted black as per the original.
This one was probably made in the 1950s, but could be earlier since it has no chrome, it is all black!
More info about Leonard Gundle and his bikes - including motorcycles - here:
https://www.flickr.com/groups/leonard_gundle/
Last edited by viscount; 05-11-09 at 04:29 AM. Reason: Omission
05-12-09 | 04:42 AM
#474
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,
They fold up backwards towards the rider and there should be a clip to hold it there.
It is missing above but I simply use a leather toe clip strap to provide positive location.
It is missing above but I simply use a leather toe clip strap to provide positive location.
05-12-09 | 05:34 AM
#475
Back In The Saddle
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From: NorCal
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