The "Before And After" Thread
08-03-15 | 02:36 PM
#2027
Cyclotouriste
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From: South Holland, NL
Bikes: Yes, please.
Very nice, [MENTION=390460]Dizono[/MENTION]! Red always looks good on Gazelles. Having said that, I like the second incarnation best. Black tires, deep V rims and/or radial spokes tend to look kind of awkward on a vintage frame IMO. Thanks for posting.
As I bought it:
After I cleaned it and replaced the stem. Wanted to do a quick flip, turned out to ride much nicer than my then current (alu) road bike.
Therefore, i replaced the wornout RSX-stuff for Ultegra
But I wanted more.. as in Dura Ace and shiny wheels...
The first picture is taken almost a year ago, the last one just a week ago...
After I cleaned it and replaced the stem. Wanted to do a quick flip, turned out to ride much nicer than my then current (alu) road bike.
Therefore, i replaced the wornout RSX-stuff for Ultegra
But I wanted more.. as in Dura Ace and shiny wheels...
The first picture is taken almost a year ago, the last one just a week ago...
08-07-15 | 12:27 PM
#2029
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 941
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From: Oregon
Only crappy cell phone pictures, so bare with me.
1987 Cannondale SM800. It was in rough shape but had some neat parts. Roller cam brakes and Suntour XC-II pedals.
Its not done, but getting there. The original stem seemed to work better than any stem I tried, so I left it. Wheels/tires make a profound difference. Its the first Cannondale that I've acquired with the intentions of keeping. The paint is rough and I haven't even begun to deal with it. I might just strip it to bare aluminium and touch up the white fork or possibly powercoat.
1987 Cannondale SM800. It was in rough shape but had some neat parts. Roller cam brakes and Suntour XC-II pedals.
Its not done, but getting there. The original stem seemed to work better than any stem I tried, so I left it. Wheels/tires make a profound difference. Its the first Cannondale that I've acquired with the intentions of keeping. The paint is rough and I haven't even begun to deal with it. I might just strip it to bare aluminium and touch up the white fork or possibly powercoat.
08-08-15 | 07:23 AM
#2030
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Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 26
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From: UK
Bikes: 1965 Flying Scot, Look 566, Bianchi??, 1983 Mongoose Californian,70's Peugeot Single speed thing, Raleigh flyer.
I've just finished my friends much loved but ridden to death 1992 Dawes Galaxy.
As it was
And after a full revamp.
As it was
And after a full revamp.
08-08-15 | 12:24 PM
#2031
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Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 1,436
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From: S.E CT.
Bikes: I've lost my mind!
Miyata 615 as received from bf member [MENTION=152909]David325[/MENTION]. It was a bit dirty, but in great shape.
I cleaned everything up, redid the bottom bracket, hubs and headset, replaced the saddle with a Cambium and installed new tires, aero brake levers and platform pedals. Looks pretty much the same, as it was in great shape to begin with.
I cleaned everything up, redid the bottom bracket, hubs and headset, replaced the saddle with a Cambium and installed new tires, aero brake levers and platform pedals. Looks pretty much the same, as it was in great shape to begin with.
08-10-15 | 04:51 PM
#2032
tantum vehi
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Flathead Valley, MT
Bikes: More than I care to admit
08-10-15 | 04:58 PM
#2034
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Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 13,358
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From: northern michigan
Bikes: '77 Colnago Super, '76 Fuji The Finest, '88 Cannondale Criterium, '86 Trek 760, '87 Miyata 712
08-10-15 | 05:16 PM
#2036
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Joined: May 2015
Posts: 23
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From: Birmingham, AL
Bikes: '81 Peugeot UO10, REI DRT 1.0
Here is a modest Before/After for my first restoration project. Found what I believe to be a '81 Japanese built Bianchi Professional, in the state it was in it was completely unrideable. My girlfriend needed a bike for school so I decided to fix it up for her. Being a college student on a very limited budget I did it on the cheap with a rattlecan paint job and a bucket of parts found of CL for $10. Here is the end result.
08-11-15 | 11:29 AM
#2040
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Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 1,418
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From: Kingdom of Hawai'i
Bikes: Peugeot, Legnano, Fuji, Zunow, De Rosa, Miyata, Bianchi, Pinarello, Specialized, Bridgestone, Cinelli, Merckx
1989 Peugeot Jubilee refresh (B & A)
1989 Peugeot Jubilee bought on CL for $65. Owner was a kid in his late teens, raised the seat and stem as high as he could, but the bike wouldn't fit his 6'+ body 
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Gave it a refresh for a coworker (but she ended up selling it so she could buy an aluminum frame...).
Nothing special about it, but it's the only Jubilee model I've seen IRL. 24" steel wheels (tires were a PITA to find), heavy components throughout. Would have a made a fun around town single-speed conversion, but I left the original stuff in place. Should have replaced the cassette, but Ill probably never see the bike again, so...ya.
.Gave it a refresh for a coworker (but she ended up selling it so she could buy an aluminum frame...).
Nothing special about it, but it's the only Jubilee model I've seen IRL. 24" steel wheels (tires were a PITA to find), heavy components throughout. Would have a made a fun around town single-speed conversion, but I left the original stuff in place. Should have replaced the cassette, but Ill probably never see the bike again, so...ya.
08-12-15 | 01:52 AM
#2042
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Joined: Aug 2015
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From: Kingdom of Hawai'i
Bikes: Peugeot, Legnano, Fuji, Zunow, De Rosa, Miyata, Bianchi, Pinarello, Specialized, Bridgestone, Cinelli, Merckx
Huh, I dunno. I originally tried to mount 24 x 1 3/8" black Continental's on the wheels, but apparently these rims required *special* 24" tires. Took it to the local LBS warehouse (run by the same LBS showroom) and the old silverback bike tech knew what the issue was. 10 minutes of digging around and he found some grey tires in the back that would fit.
Here's the US catalog with the stats:
https://www.bikeboompeugeot.com/Broch...0Page%2030.jpg
Here's the US catalog with the stats:
https://www.bikeboompeugeot.com/Broch...0Page%2030.jpg
08-15-15 | 03:51 AM
#2043
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Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 85
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From: Mullumbimby, Australia
Bikes: Trek Modone 6.5 (08), 1930's Healing, 1994 Ritchey Road Logic, Kuwuhara T/T early 90's, Shogun Prairie Breaker Expert 1992,
Just finished my latest find, a 1975 Raleigh Flyer,
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Finished
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changed it to 700c from 27", rides nicely but will probably sell it to fund other projects
As found[IMG]
[/IMG]Finished
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[/IMG]changed it to 700c from 27", rides nicely but will probably sell it to fund other projects
08-15-15 | 09:44 AM
#2044
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Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 1,568
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From: Port Dover Ontario Canada
Bikes: 1965 Dilecta Le Blanc, 1956 Royal Nord, 1972 Raleigh Sports, 1972 CCM Turismo, 2014 Salsa Vaya, 2019 Giant Lafree and others
Nice job, I like these old Raleighs, they ride differently than a lots of bikes, but I do miss the "pie plate". Did you forget to remount it?
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08-15-15 | 11:01 AM
#2045
Member
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 26
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From: UK
Bikes: 1965 Flying Scot, Look 566, Bianchi??, 1983 Mongoose Californian,70's Peugeot Single speed thing, Raleigh flyer.
08-15-15 | 04:06 PM
#2046
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 85
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From: Mullumbimby, Australia
Bikes: Trek Modone 6.5 (08), 1930's Healing, 1994 Ritchey Road Logic, Kuwuhara T/T early 90's, Shogun Prairie Breaker Expert 1992,
Didn't forget the pie dish, still sitting on the original wheel set, I changed it from 27" to 700c I had the hubs and rims sitting around so thought I may as well build them up and use them
08-15-15 | 04:09 PM
#2047
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Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 85
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From: Mullumbimby, Australia
Bikes: Trek Modone 6.5 (08), 1930's Healing, 1994 Ritchey Road Logic, Kuwuhara T/T early 90's, Shogun Prairie Breaker Expert 1992,
08-16-15 | 09:29 AM
#2049
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Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 3,434
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From: 700 Ft. above sea level.
Bikes: Not as many as there were awhile ago.
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