The "Before And After" Thread
09-12-15 | 03:42 PM
#2077
Not lost wanderer.
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 3,684
Likes: 1,422
From: Lancaster, Pa
Bikes: Cambodia bike,2012 Fuji Stratos...
As I got it after a bit of cleaning
After a few mods and much more cleaning
When I stopped 2 years ago
in the middle of some recent upgrades
finished, ready to roll again
After a few mods and much more cleaning
When I stopped 2 years ago
in the middle of some recent upgrades
finished, ready to roll again
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72 Geoffery Butler, 72 Gugificatizion Witcomb, 72 Raleigh Gran Sport SS, 74 Raleigh GrandPrix dingle speed, 74 Raleigh international, 81 Centurion Pro-Tour, 85 Gazelle Primeur, 29rBMX, Surley Steamroller 650b
72 Geoffery Butler, 72 Gugificatizion Witcomb, 72 Raleigh Gran Sport SS, 74 Raleigh GrandPrix dingle speed, 74 Raleigh international, 81 Centurion Pro-Tour, 85 Gazelle Primeur, 29rBMX, Surley Steamroller 650b
09-13-15 | 09:44 AM
#2078
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 219
Likes: 2
From: St. Louis, MO
Bikes: My wife says "Too Many"
[MENTION=371659]ratfink76[/MENTION] Very unique! And well done. It looks like you chopped the fenders. Any reason? Aesthetic? Just curious. Love the before and after shots too. Only thing that could make that better is animating a rollover (before...screen wipe.....after!) Slick!
09-14-15 | 01:00 PM
#2079
Port
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 9,145
Likes: 6,067
From: Boston
Bikes: 2022 Soma Fog Cutter, 2021 Calfee Draqonfly 44, 1984 Peter Mooney, 2017 Soma Stanyan, 1990 Fuji Ace, 1990 Bridgestone RB-1, 1995 Independent Fabrications Track, 2003 Calfee Dragonfly Pro
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09-14-15 | 05:50 PM
#2080
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 112
Likes: 1
From: Northern California
Bikes: 2006 Felt F4C, 1985 Schwinn Tempo
09-14-15 | 06:05 PM
#2081
Not lost wanderer.
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 3,684
Likes: 1,422
From: Lancaster, Pa
Bikes: Cambodia bike,2012 Fuji Stratos...
They are 700c x 37 and could probably go up to 42mm with no problem. because of the 27 to 700c conversion I had to change the front brake to a longer 710 from the 650.
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72 Geoffery Butler, 72 Gugificatizion Witcomb, 72 Raleigh Gran Sport SS, 74 Raleigh GrandPrix dingle speed, 74 Raleigh international, 81 Centurion Pro-Tour, 85 Gazelle Primeur, 29rBMX, Surley Steamroller 650b
72 Geoffery Butler, 72 Gugificatizion Witcomb, 72 Raleigh Gran Sport SS, 74 Raleigh GrandPrix dingle speed, 74 Raleigh international, 81 Centurion Pro-Tour, 85 Gazelle Primeur, 29rBMX, Surley Steamroller 650b
09-14-15 | 07:10 PM
#2082
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 112
Likes: 1
From: Northern California
Bikes: 2006 Felt F4C, 1985 Schwinn Tempo
09-14-15 | 08:25 PM
#2083
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 540
Likes: 761
From: Los Angeles, CA
Bikes: None in ridable condition
They are Soma New Xpress KV. Funny, I hadn't even heard of the C-Line tires, but I just looked them up and they are nearly identical. Soma's website states the difference is that the New Xpress tires have Soma's "HyperTex Casing" which they describe as:
"Tough like Kevlar, but more supple so it won't ride like a brick. Cut resistant and pinch flat resistant."
So HEY, I learned something new today! Beautiful tires and while we've not had a lot of time with them yet, they've been awesome thus far. Also, love the username!
"Tough like Kevlar, but more supple so it won't ride like a brick. Cut resistant and pinch flat resistant."
So HEY, I learned something new today! Beautiful tires and while we've not had a lot of time with them yet, they've been awesome thus far. Also, love the username!
I ended up checking out Soma's site and I learned something new, too - apparently they have the New Xpress in 27" (1-1/8 and 1-1/4). Not sure how similar/different they are from Paselas in the same size, but it's good to know there are more 27" tan wall options out there!
09-16-15 | 02:24 PM
#2084
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 320
Likes: 12
From: Central Florida
Bikes: 2010 Schwinn Madison, 1994 Kona Lava Dome, 1991 Quattro Assi, 1990 Bottecchia Team ADR SL
@ratfink76 Very unique! And well done. It looks like you chopped the fenders. Any reason? Aesthetic? Just curious. Love the before and after shots too. Only thing that could make that better is animating a rollover (before...screen wipe.....after!) Slick!
09-20-15 | 06:37 PM
#2085
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 3,434
Likes: 1,603
From: 700 Ft. above sea level.
Bikes: Not as many as there were awhile ago.
OK, I know I'm pushing the "vintage" envelope pretty heavily with this one, it's a '94 but I'm pretty pleased with how it turned out. 1994 TREK 730 Hybrid as found........
As of a few minutes ago......... (The reflective green tape is camouflaging some serious bike carrier rash on the decals and paint.)
As of a few minutes ago......... (The reflective green tape is camouflaging some serious bike carrier rash on the decals and paint.)
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09-20-15 | 07:21 PM
#2087
Bar Ends Forever
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 261
Likes: 18
From: Tennessee
09-20-15 | 07:42 PM
#2088
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 3,434
Likes: 1,603
From: 700 Ft. above sea level.
Bikes: Not as many as there were awhile ago.
09-20-15 | 08:05 PM
#2089
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 6,119
Likes: 13
From: D'uh... I am a Cutter
Bikes: '17 Access Old Turnpike Gravel bike, '14 Trek 1.1, '13 Cannondale CAAD 10, '98 CAD 2, R300
Listed on CL for $25.... I didn't bother to negotiate. The rear tire had gone flat...and in frustration the seller had cut it off. The rim strips were electrical tape, the handlebars were wrapped in electrical tape.
LOTS of cleaning and some new cables, housings, handlebar tape, rim strips (27 1/4 in wheels), and tires.
LOTS of cleaning and some new cables, housings, handlebar tape, rim strips (27 1/4 in wheels), and tires.
09-20-15 | 08:34 PM
#2090
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 2,129
Likes: 247
From: Midwest
Bikes: See the signature....
Listed on CL for $25.... I didn't bother to negotiate. The rear tire had gone flat...and in frustration the seller had cut it off. The rim strips were electrical tape, the handlebars were wrapped in electrical tape.
LOTS of cleaning and some new cables, housings, handlebar tape, rim strips (27 1/4 in wheels), and tires.
LOTS of cleaning and some new cables, housings, handlebar tape, rim strips (27 1/4 in wheels), and tires.
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My bikes: '81 Trek 957, '83 Trek 720, '84 Trek 770, '85 Centurion Cinelli
My bikes: '81 Trek 957, '83 Trek 720, '84 Trek 770, '85 Centurion Cinelli
10-02-15 | 08:16 AM
#2091
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 320
Likes: 12
From: Central Florida
Bikes: 2010 Schwinn Madison, 1994 Kona Lava Dome, 1991 Quattro Assi, 1990 Bottecchia Team ADR SL
Took a while to complete with all the other projects (mostly the Bottecchia), but here it is... 1989 Nishiki Sport
10-02-15 | 10:09 AM
#2092
Hoards Thumbshifters
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,211
Likes: 429
From: Signal Mountain, TN
Bikes: '23 Black Mtn MC, '87 Bruce Gordon Chinook, '08 Jamis Aurora, '86 Trek 560, '97 Mongoose Rockadile, & '91 Trek 750
10-02-15 | 12:55 PM
#2093
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 3,161
Likes: 929
From: Western MI
10-02-15 | 02:10 PM
#2094
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 320
Likes: 12
From: Central Florida
Bikes: 2010 Schwinn Madison, 1994 Kona Lava Dome, 1991 Quattro Assi, 1990 Bottecchia Team ADR SL
Thank you sir! This was a build for a friend and have yet to get him on it - but I know he'll enjoy it when we do!
Yes, yes... but it is a flip bike and those rims were able to be cleaned up. I played with the red hoping it will tear on someone's heart strings when they see and 'have to have it' !!
Yes, yes... but it is a flip bike and those rims were able to be cleaned up. I played with the red hoping it will tear on someone's heart strings when they see and 'have to have it' !!
10-02-15 | 04:51 PM
#2095
tantum vehi
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 4,619
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From: Flathead Valley, MT
Bikes: More than I care to admit
10-08-15 | 02:28 PM
#2096
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 320
Likes: 12
From: Central Florida
Bikes: 2010 Schwinn Madison, 1994 Kona Lava Dome, 1991 Quattro Assi, 1990 Bottecchia Team ADR SL
It is!!! I have ordered them in every color! They are $6 or so including shipping and they arrive in 3-4 weeks. The stickers don't stay on them very well but the saddles hold up very nicely and for flips they are very 'attractive' in terms of marketing. I used one on my personal mtn bike and it is holding up!
10-08-15 | 02:31 PM
#2097
Galveston County Texas
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 33,335
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From: In The Wind
Bikes: 02 GTO, 2011 Magnum
10-08-15 | 06:46 PM
#2098
tantum vehi
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Flathead Valley, MT
Bikes: More than I care to admit
Thank for the input. I hope my comment didn't come off as a slight by implying "cheap," it's truly a sexy build. I have seriously considered one of those saddles for a weight weenie tri-bike, but I may go C&V/period correct. Hard to say yet, but it's good to know they actually work. 
10-10-15 | 11:32 AM
#2099
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 3,455
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From: Chicago area
Bike Boom Coppi - all parts bin build but for the bar tape.
Before
After
Before
After
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My bikes: 1970`s Roberts - 1981 Miyata 912 - 1980`s Ocshner (Chrome) - 1987 Schwinn Circuit - 1987 Schwinn Prologue - 1992 Schwinn Crosspoint - 1999 Schwinn Circuit - 2014 Cannondale Super Six EVO
My bikes: 1970`s Roberts - 1981 Miyata 912 - 1980`s Ocshner (Chrome) - 1987 Schwinn Circuit - 1987 Schwinn Prologue - 1992 Schwinn Crosspoint - 1999 Schwinn Circuit - 2014 Cannondale Super Six EVO
10-10-15 | 01:34 PM
#2100
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,541
Likes: 28
From: Boston, MA
Bikes: Bianchi Volpe, ANT 3-speed roadster, New Albion Privateer singlespeed, Raleigh One Way singlespeed, Raleigh Professional "retro roadie" rebuild, 198? Fuji(?) franken-5-speed, 1937 Raleigh Tourist, 1952 Raleigh Sports, 1966 Raleigh Sports step-through
This one has gone through a few stages:
Before:
After (stage 1):
But then I had this inexplicable fork-destroying crash:
Replacement fork #1 was cheap, but also wrong for the bike (messed with the steering geometry and had bad threading that made it difficult to get the headset adjusted correctly):
Replacement fork #2 was much better (also, saddle upgrade):
But I realized that the frame was a bit too big for me (note saddle position in previous pics), and had come across this while searching for forks, and ended up buying it:
Moved the same basic build over to that frame, along with some additional tweaks, and it currently looks like this:
It'll eventually be getting a new rear wheel, with one of the new Sturmey Archer C50-series 5-speed drum brake hubs, and a Gevenalle/Retroshift lever, once those become available. I'll probably make the fenders actually match again.
Before:
After (stage 1):
But then I had this inexplicable fork-destroying crash:
Replacement fork #1 was cheap, but also wrong for the bike (messed with the steering geometry and had bad threading that made it difficult to get the headset adjusted correctly):
Replacement fork #2 was much better (also, saddle upgrade):
But I realized that the frame was a bit too big for me (note saddle position in previous pics), and had come across this while searching for forks, and ended up buying it:
Moved the same basic build over to that frame, along with some additional tweaks, and it currently looks like this:
It'll eventually be getting a new rear wheel, with one of the new Sturmey Archer C50-series 5-speed drum brake hubs, and a Gevenalle/Retroshift lever, once those become available. I'll probably make the fenders actually match again.
[split into two posts because of picture limits]