The "Before And After" Thread
07-04-15 | 08:30 AM
#1976
tantum vehi
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From: Flathead Valley, MT
Bikes: More than I care to admit
Don't get me wrong, some 1st-gen Ergo's would look great too. For my tastes, STI's are just one of the very few aesthetic fails for Shimano. That and they're not Italian 
07-10-15 | 01:02 PM
#1977
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Posts: 320
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From: Central Florida
Bikes: 2010 Schwinn Madison, 1994 Kona Lava Dome, 1991 Quattro Assi, 1990 Bottecchia Team ADR SL
1984 Univega Gran Rally - I bought a Specialized Hardrock off a guy and he said you want to see a road bike? There was no other bike in sight - so he opened his trunk and it was in pieces.. in sandwich baggies even! Got it for $40 and had to reassemble everything from parts. The derailers, brakes, everything had to be put back together...
07-10-15 | 01:31 PM
#1979
Bianchi Goddess
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Shady Pines Retirement Fort Wayne, In
Bikes: Too many to list here check my signature.
Looks like a test crash bike now!! LOL
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“One morning you wake up, the girl is gone, the bikes are gone, all that's left behind is a pair of old tires and a tube of tubular glue, all squeezed out"
Sugar "Kane" Kowalczyk
07-10-15 | 01:41 PM
#1981
Bianchi Goddess
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From: Shady Pines Retirement Fort Wayne, In
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Here is my newly refurbished and annoying RIGI. I sold the 175 SR cranks/BB, C-Rec RD and Delta brakes over the winter. I tried putting a newer Campagranola crank and a 7spd cassette wheelset but... I had trouble getting the Gian Robert FD to play well with the chainrings sitting so close to the frame. I also had issues with lots of chain rub on the inside of the 53 I guess because of the uber short stays.
Since no one wanted the SR crank and Phil BB from the Hetchins I tried putting it on. I am still having trouble with the FD and for now I took the wheels off the Ugly Betty with 5spd FW I was using with the Portacatena. It seemed to be working in the stand but I ended up windmilling trying to get the chain on the big ring, then could not get back to the little ring.
Before
https://www.bikeforums.net/attachment...8&d=1436557172
After
Can't forget the most important accessory
Since no one wanted the SR crank and Phil BB from the Hetchins I tried putting it on. I am still having trouble with the FD and for now I took the wheels off the Ugly Betty with 5spd FW I was using with the Portacatena. It seemed to be working in the stand but I ended up windmilling trying to get the chain on the big ring, then could not get back to the little ring.
Before
https://www.bikeforums.net/attachment...8&d=1436557172
After
Can't forget the most important accessory
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“One morning you wake up, the girl is gone, the bikes are gone, all that's left behind is a pair of old tires and a tube of tubular glue, all squeezed out"
Sugar "Kane" Kowalczyk
“One morning you wake up, the girl is gone, the bikes are gone, all that's left behind is a pair of old tires and a tube of tubular glue, all squeezed out"
Sugar "Kane" Kowalczyk
Last edited by Bianchigirll; 07-10-15 at 01:47 PM.
07-13-15 | 05:03 PM
#1983
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Joined: Apr 2014
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From: Philadelphia
Bikes: 1974 Raleigh Super Tourer, 1974 Ralegh Gran Sport, 1985 Schwinn Peloton, 1986 Schwinn World Sport, 1987 Panasonic DX-4000
Before:
After:
Frame was an ebay find. Decided to go a different direction than how most people build this frame up, no fenders, no wide tires, no Suntour, no triple or long cage. I've been piecing together an NR group, but a Nuovo Gran Sport rear will have to do till I have the cash. I have a Silca Impero I want to paint to match the lagoon blue panels but I need to find a matching paint, eventually want to replace the GB stem with a TTT Record, and need a suitable bottle cage.
After:
Frame was an ebay find. Decided to go a different direction than how most people build this frame up, no fenders, no wide tires, no Suntour, no triple or long cage. I've been piecing together an NR group, but a Nuovo Gran Sport rear will have to do till I have the cash. I have a Silca Impero I want to paint to match the lagoon blue panels but I need to find a matching paint, eventually want to replace the GB stem with a TTT Record, and need a suitable bottle cage.
Last edited by YouthxCrew; 07-13-15 at 05:08 PM.
07-13-15 | 05:31 PM
#1985
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From: Virginia Beach
Bikes: 2005 Cannondale R5000 1986 Basso Gap(Super Record) 1986 Schwinn Voyager SP 1975 Schwinn Paramount Track Bike 1974 Raleigh RRA
usually I'm fairly indifferent to raleighs, but this one is beautiful! I'm talking about the small one with the old campy gear...
07-13-15 | 09:02 PM
#1986
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From: Flathead Valley, MT
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Thank goodness you removed that ugly crank - I just can't abide the looks of those Hollowtech cranks (even though they are dead easy to install/remove). I hope you saved those SLR brake levers and vintage Look pedals for a late 80's project. 
07-13-15 | 09:56 PM
#1987
Bike Butcher of Portland
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From: Portland, OR
Bikes: It's complicated.
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If someone tells you that you have enough bicycles and you don't need any more, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.
If someone tells you that you have enough bicycles and you don't need any more, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.
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07-13-15 | 10:07 PM
#1988
Bike Butcher of Portland
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From: Portland, OR
Bikes: It's complicated.
Who did the repaint? That's a mighty fine job!
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If someone tells you that you have enough bicycles and you don't need any more, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.
If someone tells you that you have enough bicycles and you don't need any more, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.
07-13-15 | 10:13 PM
#1989
tantum vehi
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From: Flathead Valley, MT
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Originally Posted by gugie
Wouldn't you rather have a Schwinnger?
And very nice build album - I love the accompanying descriptions! My hat's off to you!!
Last edited by mountaindave; 07-13-15 at 10:34 PM.
07-13-15 | 11:21 PM
#1991
Bike Butcher of Portland
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From: Portland, OR
Bikes: It's complicated.
Some day I'd like to try my hand at painting. Someday!
Do you have your own blast booth, or did you farm that part out?
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If someone tells you that you have enough bicycles and you don't need any more, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.
If someone tells you that you have enough bicycles and you don't need any more, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.
07-14-15 | 12:10 AM
#1992
I AM AI
Joined: Aug 2013
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From: Tucson, AZ
Bikes: 2008 S-Works Roubaix SL, 1979 Raleigh Comp GS, 1978 Schwinn Volare
1984 Univega Gran Rally - I bought a Specialized Hardrock off a guy and he said you want to see a road bike? There was no other bike in sight - so he opened his trunk and it was in pieces.. in sandwich baggies even! Got it for $40 and had to reassemble everything from parts. The derailers, brakes, everything had to be put back together...
...and I'm a big fan of those checkered stripes.
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A race bike in any era is a highly personal choice that at its "best" balances the requirements of fit, weight, handling, durability and cost tempered by the willingness to toss it and oneself down the pavement at considerable speed. ~Bandera
07-16-15 | 01:42 AM
#1995
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From: Oslo NORWAY
MOTOBECANE Jubilee Sport '83 - general restoration
Hi,
I know that if it's possible we should not remove old good paint from vintage bike, but this Motobecane color was so "controversial" that I decide to put new pearl paint and give a little fresh look
Thomas
https://thomasbikesblog.wordpress.com/
I know that if it's possible we should not remove old good paint from vintage bike, but this Motobecane color was so "controversial" that I decide to put new pearl paint and give a little fresh look
Thomas
https://thomasbikesblog.wordpress.com/
07-16-15 | 03:05 AM
#1996
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From: New Zealand
Bikes: Gunnar, Concorde, Peugeot 753, Marin, Pete Tansley, Rocky Mtn, Worldrider, Francis Quinlan, Bob Jackson, Winora, Avanti, Klein, Quintana Roo, Shogun, Carlton, Emmelle, Specialized
Hi,
I know that if it's possible we should not remove old good paint from vintage bike, but this Motobecane color was so "controversial" that I decide to put new pearl paint and give a little fresh look
Thomas
https://thomasbikesblog.wordpress.com/
I know that if it's possible we should not remove old good paint from vintage bike, but this Motobecane color was so "controversial" that I decide to put new pearl paint and give a little fresh look
Thomas
https://thomasbikesblog.wordpress.com/
07-16-15 | 08:15 AM
#1997
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From: Oslo NORWAY
Controversial, because it looks bad in reality 
More pink then purple...
Now looks really nice but still have old spirit, all parts are original, I've changed just brake housing.
Thomas
https://thomasbikesblog.wordpress.com/
More pink then purple...Now looks really nice but still have old spirit, all parts are original, I've changed just brake housing.
Thomas
https://thomasbikesblog.wordpress.com/
Last edited by ingenior; 07-16-15 at 08:32 AM.
07-16-15 | 11:59 AM
#1999
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From: Central Florida
Bikes: 2010 Schwinn Madison, 1994 Kona Lava Dome, 1991 Quattro Assi, 1990 Bottecchia Team ADR SL
I had that checker flag contact paper and I knew since I was going to be 'flipping' this bike (it is way too big for me) - I did not want to spend the $40 on the repro decals off eBay... next owner can do that if they want. But - I needed something there was so much real estate since the frame is large!
I debated on the checkered contact paper but at the end went for it - glad it is well liked!
07-16-15 | 12:02 PM
#2000
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From: Central Florida
Bikes: 2010 Schwinn Madison, 1994 Kona Lava Dome, 1991 Quattro Assi, 1990 Bottecchia Team ADR SL
Thomas - that is an Epic Before/After - BUT having said that - the 'during' pic in the exploded view is really a great shot! I really appreciate the time and effort that went into that picture!!