The "Before And After" Thread
06-27-12 | 11:41 PM
#1378
Banned.
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: PAZ
Yes, I'm a tease.
Admit it, you're salivating; but you'll just have to wait!
DD
06-28-12 | 03:43 AM
#1379
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: STP
I can't sleep over this matter!
No worries though Jeff, we'll find them.
Casey reminded me I have a good local resource that I haven't exhausted.
The Campy savvy owner of the shop I frequent is on vacation for another week, but he may have an idea or two to help us as well.
06-28-12 | 08:24 PM
#1380
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2010
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 600
07-06-12 | 05:31 PM
#1381
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 27,266
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From: YEG
Bikes: See my sig...
Generic folder I picked up, after I cut the badly rusted chain from the bike and made sure things were spinning smoothly...
After swapping out all the crappy parts for spares of much better quality... the bike dropped 4 pounds which was found mainly in the steel cottered cranks it came with and am sure I lost a pound's worth of tyres by using the Comets I had.
The bike was picked up because it fits in my car and even matches it colour wise... it needs a Nissan sticker.
After swapping out all the crappy parts for spares of much better quality... the bike dropped 4 pounds which was found mainly in the steel cottered cranks it came with and am sure I lost a pound's worth of tyres by using the Comets I had.
The bike was picked up because it fits in my car and even matches it colour wise... it needs a Nissan sticker.
07-06-12 | 06:07 PM
#1382
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Bikes: Cinelli SC 1971, Daccordi 1985
What are those tires?
07-07-12 | 10:11 PM
#1383
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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
Sonic Blue League Fuji
When I saw this Fuji on Craigslist, I had to have it! The love the color: "Sonic Blue" as stated in the Fuji Catalog. After restoring it, I now love the ride. It is a great relaxed geometry Road bike. As can be seen in the after pictures, I rode it to Lake Erie after a long ride earlier that day.
Before:
After:
Before:
After:
07-08-12 | 05:09 PM
#1384
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Joined: May 2012
Posts: 210
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From: Minneapolis, MN
I love the blue on that Fuji.
I found this Raleigh Technium at my local Goodwill for $29.00. The chain was off, the tires had dry rot, and the entire bike was covered with crud. Before:
After:
It's really a fun little bike; light and nimble and smooth.
I found this Raleigh Technium at my local Goodwill for $29.00. The chain was off, the tires had dry rot, and the entire bike was covered with crud. Before:
After:
It's really a fun little bike; light and nimble and smooth.
07-24-12 | 06:09 AM
#1387
Building a better Strida
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,106
Likes: 2
From: toronto, canada
Bikes: bianchi brava 1988. fuji track 2007, 2006 Bianchi Pista, 1987 Miele and a strida knock off
that CB is the bees knees!!!!
my work in progress...
Before:
and then after piecing it together with a few parts and got my ACORN HANDLEBAR bag - shipped NORTH OF THE BOARDER!!! (YES< THIS IS A BIG DEAL!!!)
lens distortion is playing tricks with my fenderline.....
going to post a WTB for 110bcd chainrings.... 52/42 is ok for the neighborhood, but i want to get a bit further away on this one...
my work in progress...
Before:
and then after piecing it together with a few parts and got my ACORN HANDLEBAR bag - shipped NORTH OF THE BOARDER!!! (YES< THIS IS A BIG DEAL!!!)
lens distortion is playing tricks with my fenderline.....
going to post a WTB for 110bcd chainrings.... 52/42 is ok for the neighborhood, but i want to get a bit further away on this one...
Last edited by trueno92; 07-24-12 at 06:18 AM.
07-24-12 | 08:14 PM
#1389
Señor Member
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,637
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From: Boston Burbs
Bikes: Bedford, IF, Hampsten, DeSalvo, Intense Carbine 27.5, Raleigh Sports, Bianchi C.u.S.S, Soma DC Disc, Bill Boston Tandem
Reynolds steel tubing and a Brooks saddle....it's almost C&V
As received (minus the saddle):
Yesterday: Ready for D2R2 2012. Only brakes, headset and handlebars remain from original build.
Edit. Just realized the front wheel is backwards in this picture...
As received (minus the saddle):
Yesterday: Ready for D2R2 2012. Only brakes, headset and handlebars remain from original build.
Edit. Just realized the front wheel is backwards in this picture...
Last edited by 4Rings6Stars; 07-24-12 at 08:20 PM.
07-24-12 | 10:41 PM
#1391
I was going to wait ntil I got it done to do a before after, but this is the before. The after may be a few weeks from now when I finally get the frame back. 1985 Schwinn SS single speed. The after will probably be with Campy 8 speed and orange/white. That will mean the black Bianchi will become a single speed. The 78* head tube angle is just too steep for a leisurely ride.,,,,BD
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08-03-12 | 06:27 PM
#1394
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From: Seattle, WA
I just completed my first serious bicycle rebuild. The bike did not need much work. Just cleaning, lube, and new parts to make it mine.
BEFORE
AFTER
BEFORE
AFTER
08-05-12 | 03:11 PM
#1395
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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
Windsor International (sorry but no "before" photos)
In my haste, I began work on the bike before taking "before" pictures.
I made several improvements over the original. I replaced the stem shifters with downtube shifters. Also, I replaced the safety levers with hooded brake levers. Overall, I'm very pleased with the results.
I made several improvements over the original. I replaced the stem shifters with downtube shifters. Also, I replaced the safety levers with hooded brake levers. Overall, I'm very pleased with the results.
08-11-12 | 08:18 AM
#1396
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From: Oklahoma
This is a very cheap before and after.
A friend gave me a 70's Murray OTASCO Flying O girls bike that was his wife's when she was a teenager. The bike was very solid and didn' thave a dent on it anywhere. I figured I would clean it up and give it to a local kid. I sand blasted every paint part, polished the chrome and repainted the bike with a rattle can. It got a new headset and BB bearing and cups. The original wheels and tires were too far gone so it got a new set. I've already found an under privileged kid that has never owned a bicycle.
BEFORE
AFTER
A friend gave me a 70's Murray OTASCO Flying O girls bike that was his wife's when she was a teenager. The bike was very solid and didn' thave a dent on it anywhere. I figured I would clean it up and give it to a local kid. I sand blasted every paint part, polished the chrome and repainted the bike with a rattle can. It got a new headset and BB bearing and cups. The original wheels and tires were too far gone so it got a new set. I've already found an under privileged kid that has never owned a bicycle.
BEFORE
AFTER
Last edited by silvercreek; 08-11-12 at 08:23 AM.
08-11-12 | 03:43 PM
#1397
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Joined: Apr 2012
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Not as much of a transformation as silvercreek's bike above (great work, btw), but here's my (82?) Bianchi Super Nuovo Racing.
Before:
After:
Basically, just detailed, polished the components (not to a mirror shine, just to remove the very slight pitting, even though you can see them), new tape, and new tubes and tires. New saddle is on the way.
Great ride, I love taking it out.
Before:
After:
Basically, just detailed, polished the components (not to a mirror shine, just to remove the very slight pitting, even though you can see them), new tape, and new tubes and tires. New saddle is on the way.
Great ride, I love taking it out.
08-12-12 | 10:15 PM
#1398
Okay, I have a before and during. Someday soon I will find some ergos and go 8 speed on it. The pictures do NOT do it justice. The finish sparkles with a goldish pearl in the sunlight. Here it just looks orange. Surly cog and a Sweet Campy brake for the rear. I have a front brake too, but no adjuster on it. Soon enough I can find one, and put two brakes on. For now though, I am just going to enjoy the single speedness.,,,,BD
before
DURING!
before
DURING!
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08-13-12 | 07:21 AM
#1399
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Posts: 85
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From: Bay Area, CA
Bikes: Lots!
This is a very cheap before and after.
A friend gave me a 70's Murray OTASCO Flying O girls bike that was his wife's when she was a teenager. The bike was very solid and didn' thave a dent on it anywhere. I figured I would clean it up and give it to a local kid. I sand blasted every paint part, polished the chrome and repainted the bike with a rattle can. It got a new headset and BB bearing and cups. The original wheels and tires were too far gone so it got a new set. I've already found an under privileged kid that has never owned a bicycle.
BEFORE
AFTER
A friend gave me a 70's Murray OTASCO Flying O girls bike that was his wife's when she was a teenager. The bike was very solid and didn' thave a dent on it anywhere. I figured I would clean it up and give it to a local kid. I sand blasted every paint part, polished the chrome and repainted the bike with a rattle can. It got a new headset and BB bearing and cups. The original wheels and tires were too far gone so it got a new set. I've already found an under privileged kid that has never owned a bicycle.
BEFORE
AFTER
Excellent transformation and a great cause! Did you give the kid a lock too?
08-13-12 | 09:31 AM
#1400
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Joined: Dec 2006
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Not as much of a transformation as silvercreek's bike above (great work, btw), but here's my (82?) Bianchi Super Nuovo Racing.
Before:
After:
Basically, just detailed, polished the components (not to a mirror shine, just to remove the very slight pitting, even though you can see them), new tape, and new tubes and tires. New saddle is on the way.
Great ride, I love taking it out.
Before:
After:
Basically, just detailed, polished the components (not to a mirror shine, just to remove the very slight pitting, even though you can see them), new tape, and new tubes and tires. New saddle is on the way.
Great ride, I love taking it out.