The "Before And After" Thread
04-09-11 | 03:43 PM
#1078
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From: Santa Fe, NM
Bikes: Vassago Moosknuckle Ti 29+ XTR, 90's Merckx Corsa-01 9sp Record, PROJECT: 1954 Frejus SuperCorsa
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.
Last edited by canyoneagle; 04-09-11 at 03:50 PM.
04-09-11 | 11:34 PM
#1080
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04-29-11 | 01:40 PM
#1082
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Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Santa Fe, NM
Bikes: Vassago Moosknuckle Ti 29+ XTR, 90's Merckx Corsa-01 9sp Record, PROJECT: 1954 Frejus SuperCorsa
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.
05-01-11 | 07:42 PM
#1087
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From: Metro Detroit
Bikes: Bertoni Corsa Mondiale, Bridgestone T-700, Miyata 700 GT, Trek 600, Trek 560 Professional Series, Chrome Panasonic DX 2000, Peugeot PH12, Peugeot PX10, Schwinn World Voyageur, Schwinn Circuit, and Schwinn Voyageur
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
#1088
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
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From: YEG
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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
#1089
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
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From: YEG
Bikes: See my sig...
05-21-11 | 07:41 PM
#1095
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Posts: 858
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From: Metro Detroit
Bikes: Bertoni Corsa Mondiale, Bridgestone T-700, Miyata 700 GT, Trek 600, Trek 560 Professional Series, Chrome Panasonic DX 2000, Peugeot PH12, Peugeot PX10, Schwinn World Voyageur, Schwinn Circuit, and Schwinn Voyageur
Trek Pro Series 560
Trek Pro Series 560--Reynolds 531
05-21-11 | 09:56 PM
#1098
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Posts: 1,946
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From: Minnesota- the frozen tundra
Bikes: 1977 Raleigh Super Grand Prix, 1976 Gitane Tour de France
