The "Before And After" Thread
12-29-13, 12:02 PM
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1988 Trek 8500....street cruiser
Elbow grease.......cables/housings....pedals.....tires/tubes.....seat....grips......55$+/-......
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12-29-13, 02:58 PM
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Here's my $100 Tempo, brought home and wiped with a dry rag:
Here it is today. The stem/bars/brake levers/cables are taken from the Centurion Pro Tour that I recently sold. New bearings are the only actual expense thus far, so here's my $104 Tempo:
I still have to spring for new tires, and I'm test-riding the saddle for a while to decide whether or not it's a keeper. Other than that I'm pretty friggin' thrilled.
Here it is today. The stem/bars/brake levers/cables are taken from the Centurion Pro Tour that I recently sold. New bearings are the only actual expense thus far, so here's my $104 Tempo:
I still have to spring for new tires, and I'm test-riding the saddle for a while to decide whether or not it's a keeper. Other than that I'm pretty friggin' thrilled.
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12-29-13, 08:40 PM
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[/QUOTE] Other than that I'm pretty friggin' thrilled.[/QUOTE]
Nice find!! I would be friggin thrilled too!!
Nice find!! I would be friggin thrilled too!!
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01-01-14, 11:58 AM
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My first V&C with a lot to learn. Early 80's Olmo.
before
After my first attempt at bar tape & hoods. I fixed the cable routing after the pic was taken.
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After my first attempt at bar tape & hoods. I fixed the cable routing after the pic was taken.
01-06-14, 12:37 PM
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Great starting point for your future C&V bike addiction... welcome to the family... of riders who have too many bikes!!!
01-06-14, 12:45 PM
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Thank you for the kind words. I find that I have been neglecting my modern CF Bianchi and even my old Trek 930 to ride and work on the Olmo. I assume that this is a normal stage when entering the C&V realm.
01-06-14, 12:51 PM
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Circa '72 Cilo Pacer
Before:
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Before:
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'72 Cilo Pacer • '72 Peugeot PX10 • '73 Speedwell Ti • '74 Nishiki Competition • '74 Peugeot UE-8 • '86 Look Equipe 753 • '86 Look KG86 • '89 Parkpre Team Road • '90 Parkpre Team MTB • '90 Merlin Ti
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01-06-14, 12:59 PM
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I like the red highlights on the high flange hubs.
01-06-14, 02:56 PM
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Even taking those wheels all the way down those hubs must have been a tough job to make them look that good. Nice job on the bike.
01-07-14, 01:09 AM
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^Thanks, EddyR & Gdando. 
01-07-14, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by gaucho777
Circa '72 Cilo Pacer
01-07-14, 10:53 AM
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^Thanks. Those are pants clips.
01-10-14, 11:30 PM
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Before (sellers picture):
After:
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01-10-14, 11:39 PM
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Originally Posted by gaucho777
Circa '72 Cilo Pacer
Before:
Before:
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01-13-14, 10:42 AM
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just spit and polish. I was surprised. Trek 520.
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01-13-14, 10:50 AM
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01-13-14, 11:58 AM
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How did you deal with that rust (your bike looks really nice)? I am the owner of the black Miyata 310 above, the spokes were very rusty. I sanded them all with 220 grit sand paper (without disassembling the wheel), which got rid of most of the corrosion but also of course removed what was left of the chrome. Then I sprayed the spokes with a few coats of Rustoleum clear enamel in hopes that it would significantly slow the return/spread of the rust. I really don't know how well it will work in the long run so I am interested in other ideas for future projects.
01-13-14, 02:08 PM
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I should have taken more pictures, but here it goes.
This bike looks like it had maybe 100 miles on it, but it was stored in a garage with what I assume were pool chemicals. All the non-clear coated aluminum was oxidized quite a bit, all the hardware was quite rusted. I wirewheeled the crank, then sanded, then polished it. Swapped out the oxidized altus gear for some suntour, put on a set of centerpulls (because I like them more) and swapped out the headset.
After:
This bike looks like it had maybe 100 miles on it, but it was stored in a garage with what I assume were pool chemicals. All the non-clear coated aluminum was oxidized quite a bit, all the hardware was quite rusted. I wirewheeled the crank, then sanded, then polished it. Swapped out the oxidized altus gear for some suntour, put on a set of centerpulls (because I like them more) and swapped out the headset.
After:
01-13-14, 04:50 PM
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Before, very clean, well-kept and well-maintained.
I didn't do a lot to it. Won't discuss the price of the leather. I'm better now.
I didn't do a lot to it. Won't discuss the price of the leather. I'm better now.
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01-17-14, 02:39 AM
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before (seller's pic)
after
was able to remove the latex house paint with goof off
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was able to remove the latex house paint with goof off
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01-20-14, 12:33 AM
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Fine work! Could you please tell me about your bar end shifters and any drive train changes? I'm working on an '80 Nishiki International. Thanks, Gary
01-21-14, 11:56 AM
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before:
after:
after is something like a year and i'm thinking like 1000+ miles...
after:
after is something like a year and i'm thinking like 1000+ miles...
