The "Before And After" Thread
04-09-11, 03:43 PM
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I've posted the progressive status thread elsewhere, but here's the before and after:
BEFORE: Cheap Craigsilst find. Note the crappy after-the fact FD braze and rattlecan patch:
AFTER: Sturmey 3 speed Porteur. All frame and paint work was done at the Marinoni workshop in Montreal.
I'm still contemplating the idea of putting a drop bar with constructeur racks. Maybe rebuilding the rear to be a SA 5 speed.
BEFORE: Cheap Craigsilst find. Note the crappy after-the fact FD braze and rattlecan patch:
AFTER: Sturmey 3 speed Porteur. All frame and paint work was done at the Marinoni workshop in Montreal.
I'm still contemplating the idea of putting a drop bar with constructeur racks. Maybe rebuilding the rear to be a SA 5 speed.
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04-09-11, 11:34 PM
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04-29-11, 01:40 PM
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700C with 32 paselas.
...... and thanks!
I'm going to do away with the porteur-specifics (bars, rack) and go with a drop bar with constructeur racks - summer project. I'm toying with the idea of an Alfine 8 or 11 rear wheel rebuild. The J-Tek boys tell me they are presently working on the 11 speed bar-end, and that either model can be made available in silver finish.
...... and thanks!
I'm going to do away with the porteur-specifics (bars, rack) and go with a drop bar with constructeur racks - summer project. I'm toying with the idea of an Alfine 8 or 11 rear wheel rebuild. The J-Tek boys tell me they are presently working on the 11 speed bar-end, and that either model can be made available in silver finish.
04-29-11, 03:26 PM
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My disguised as junk previously Raleigh Grand Sports
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04-29-11, 04:22 PM
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^ why didn't you leave those awesome fenders on? 
good job.. i'd get new handlebars though... dont like that shape for some reason
good job.. i'd get new handlebars though... dont like that shape for some reason
05-01-11, 07:42 PM
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Trek 400 Craigslist Find
The ad had no pictures and only a brief description; but for $20, it was worth the risk. Although missing a seat and badly neglected, I was very happy with what I found. I overhauled the bike and spent an additional $40 on parts. I replaced the handlebar tape, cables, seat, seatpost, tires, and tubes. The bottom bracket, headset, and hubs were lubed and serviced. I didn't replace the chain and freewheel, but I did clean them. Although its missing cable ends and a crank bolt, I am very happy with the outcome.
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05-20-11, 10:06 PM
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How did this thread get buried so deeply and why isn't it a sticky ?
Bob... that Trek looks excellent.
Today's project was started a few years ago when I found this Peugeot UE19 Supersport... and knew a certain lady would love it.
Today...
One could not ask for a more beautiful front derailleur... Huret Jubillee.
Sachs Huret out back as well... nos Rival 7 speed with a NOS Sachs 7 speed freewheel.
Shifting is also very crisp and solid... the lady does not like friction shifters and if she is going to have a deraiilleur equipped bicycle it has to be indexed.
Bob... that Trek looks excellent.
Today's project was started a few years ago when I found this Peugeot UE19 Supersport... and knew a certain lady would love it.
Today...
One could not ask for a more beautiful front derailleur... Huret Jubillee.
Sachs Huret out back as well... nos Rival 7 speed with a NOS Sachs 7 speed freewheel.
Shifting is also very crisp and solid... the lady does not like friction shifters and if she is going to have a deraiilleur equipped bicycle it has to be indexed.
05-20-11, 10:10 PM
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Bicycle Repair Man !!!
05-21-11, 12:01 PM
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A neglected Puegeot Mixte with the wrong wheels, wrong brakes, bad tires and a mis-fit rack:
Proper 27" wheels, correct brakes with "Peugeot" pantograph, chrome fenders and the rack is long gone:
Proper 27" wheels, correct brakes with "Peugeot" pantograph, chrome fenders and the rack is long gone:
05-21-11, 07:07 PM
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05-21-11, 07:41 PM
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Trek Pro Series 560
Trek Pro Series 560--Reynolds 531
05-21-11, 08:09 PM
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05-21-11, 08:48 PM
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Love it.
