The "Before And After" Thread
11-13-15 | 05:48 PM
#2126
Cyclotouriste
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 11,784
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From: South Holland, NL
Bikes: Yes, please.
Thanks for the kind words, guys.
Surprisingly, the 36 x 28 worked well for me. I think I'm getting a little better at riding uphill. 
The orange bike in the 'after' picture is actually my second try. The first build was 'meh', but the second time around things sort of fell into place, in terms of both look and feel. The previous owner, a well-known local bike aficionado, thought the frame was of either Dutch or Belgian origin.
Taken at the finish in Gaiole last month, after a wet edition of L'Eroica. I built the bike for that event, and most of the parts are older than the frame, as I also wanted it to be an 'homage' to the race-winning Locomotiefs of the fifties and the sixties. Even the position of the brake levers is a nod to Jan Nolten, one of the team's talented riders.
more outstanding work! 
thanks for sharing these finished projects non-fixie.
i'll wager you wished your train-puller was fitted with a rear mech which could wrap more than 28t so you could have built with lower gears for your recent chiantishire sojourn.
"le mystere d'orange" turned out very fine indeed. luv the colours.
do tricouleur bands indicate a cockerel land heredity?
thanks again for sharing these machines.
thanks for sharing these finished projects non-fixie.
i'll wager you wished your train-puller was fitted with a rear mech which could wrap more than 28t so you could have built with lower gears for your recent chiantishire sojourn.
"le mystere d'orange" turned out very fine indeed. luv the colours.
do tricouleur bands indicate a cockerel land heredity?
thanks again for sharing these machines.
The orange bike in the 'after' picture is actually my second try. The first build was 'meh', but the second time around things sort of fell into place, in terms of both look and feel. The previous owner, a well-known local bike aficionado, thought the frame was of either Dutch or Belgian origin.
I like what you've done with the Locomotief, @non-fixie, and I love that it's dirtier in the after picture than in the before picture.
11-13-15 | 06:15 PM
#2127
Cyclotouriste
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 11,784
Likes: 6,995
From: South Holland, NL
Bikes: Yes, please.
non-fixie-
I think your chromed bike is a 1968ish Carlton Franco-Italia with an early 70s Peugeot touring fork. Look about halfway down the page at the link here. Love that 'after" photo of the Locomotief!
I think your chromed bike is a 1968ish Carlton Franco-Italia with an early 70s Peugeot touring fork. Look about halfway down the page at the link here. Love that 'after" photo of the Locomotief!
What keeps bugging me, however, is that the holes in the head tube are a match for a Falcon (or maybe even Sun) badge but not for Carlton. The fork is indeed not original to the bike, and could well be a Peugeot.
11-14-15 | 12:27 PM
#2128
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,055
Likes: 578
From: California
Bikes: '96 Moots VaMoots, Bertoni MAX, Eddy Merckx Grand Prix Team USA, ‘94 Merlin
11-14-15 | 07:00 PM
#2129
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 127
Likes: 0
From: Portland, Oregon
Bikes: Vitus 979, 1981 Peugeot Super Competition PXN10E, Peugeot P18T, Crescent Pepita Special 318 Rando, 1984 Ross Mt. Whitney, 1974 Schwinn Le Tour, Soma Grand Randonneur V.2
I bought this at a second-hand store in Seattle. Lucked out, paid ~100. It's a Crescent Pepita Special 318. Reynolds 531 frame, fork, etc. SunTour GS forged dropouts. Offset eyelets. The bike came with the following:
Cyclone Mk1 RD, Shimano 600 FD
Campy Record Headset
Sugino Maxy 1st Gen Crankset
SunTour ProCompe 14-32 5-speed FW
Shimano DuraAce 1st Gen Hubs
MKS 1st Gen Pedals
SR seatpost
Araya 27" Non-HP "hookless clinchers"
SR stem + SR handlebars
I retained much of the above. The drivetrain was in excellent condition and the freewheel showed little wear. The wheels were unfortunately not up to snuff, spec-wise, for me. I built a new set of wheels for this, using the DuraAce hubs and SunTour freewheel, 36x2 Wheelsmith double-butted SS spokes and a couple of rims I had laying around - a Mavic MA40 and a Wolber Super Champion Alpine. I replaced the standard SR bars with SR rando bars and the stock SR stem with a longer-reach SR Royal stem. I replaced the generic and heavy seat post with a nice fluted Gipiemme. I equipped the front of the bike with a Paul Racer I found for 50% off and the rear with a Mafac Racer I happened to have. The bike originally had a Weinnman upfront and a Universal in back. Interesting. I put a VO top tube protector on the top tube, covering almost the entire tube, being used not only to protect but to provide much needed guides for my cable housing. I found NOS barcons on that online auction site for a reasonable price, plus some nice Simplex cable guides. Ordered brown Fizik tape and some Tektro levers online. Finally, found a local seller with some Berthoud fenders for a song, and some Marathon tires. I call him Heathcliff the Recalcitrant Randonneur. A franken-tourer for sure, mixing Japanese and European, shoot, even some American! The biggest surprise was the Swedish frame. I have a lot of faith in Reynolds 531, but still, this provided a great sport-touring bike base imho.
Bell and lights on their way..
Before:
After:
Cyclone Mk1 RD, Shimano 600 FD
Campy Record Headset
Sugino Maxy 1st Gen Crankset
SunTour ProCompe 14-32 5-speed FW
Shimano DuraAce 1st Gen Hubs
MKS 1st Gen Pedals
SR seatpost
Araya 27" Non-HP "hookless clinchers"
SR stem + SR handlebars
I retained much of the above. The drivetrain was in excellent condition and the freewheel showed little wear. The wheels were unfortunately not up to snuff, spec-wise, for me. I built a new set of wheels for this, using the DuraAce hubs and SunTour freewheel, 36x2 Wheelsmith double-butted SS spokes and a couple of rims I had laying around - a Mavic MA40 and a Wolber Super Champion Alpine. I replaced the standard SR bars with SR rando bars and the stock SR stem with a longer-reach SR Royal stem. I replaced the generic and heavy seat post with a nice fluted Gipiemme. I equipped the front of the bike with a Paul Racer I found for 50% off and the rear with a Mafac Racer I happened to have. The bike originally had a Weinnman upfront and a Universal in back. Interesting. I put a VO top tube protector on the top tube, covering almost the entire tube, being used not only to protect but to provide much needed guides for my cable housing. I found NOS barcons on that online auction site for a reasonable price, plus some nice Simplex cable guides. Ordered brown Fizik tape and some Tektro levers online. Finally, found a local seller with some Berthoud fenders for a song, and some Marathon tires. I call him Heathcliff the Recalcitrant Randonneur. A franken-tourer for sure, mixing Japanese and European, shoot, even some American! The biggest surprise was the Swedish frame. I have a lot of faith in Reynolds 531, but still, this provided a great sport-touring bike base imho.
Bell and lights on their way..
Before:
After:
Last edited by Camplex; 11-14-15 at 07:10 PM. Reason: Correction
11-17-15 | 11:39 PM
#2130
You gonna eat that?
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 14,917
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From: Fort Worth, Texas Church of Hopeful Uncertainty
Bikes: 1966 Raleigh DL-1 Tourist, 1973 Schwinn Varsity, 1983 Raleigh Marathon, 1994 Nishiki Sport XRS
A different kind of Before and After: Bike Cave Edition.
This was in March
...and now
This was in March
...and now
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"However, it's never a good idea to overgeneralize."
I stop for people / whose right of way I honor / but not for no one.
Originally Posted by bragi "However, it's never a good idea to overgeneralize."
11-18-15 | 08:11 AM
#2131
Junior Member
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 21
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From: Oslo NORWAY
Hi sorry for late reply, I'm using aluminium polish paste blue and white and drill with disc made from felt. Also see my previous reply that never show up.
Hi,
I have used waterproof sanding paper, 800, 1500 then polishing paste for aluminium with felt ring attached too ordinary drill. It takes like one hour to make one part like seat post shine like new.
This is the set I'm using here in Norway, but I'm sure U can buy similar anywhere.
Polersett, 5 deler - Polermateriale - Biltema
Hi,
I have used waterproof sanding paper, 800, 1500 then polishing paste for aluminium with felt ring attached too ordinary drill. It takes like one hour to make one part like seat post shine like new.
This is the set I'm using here in Norway, but I'm sure U can buy similar anywhere.
Polersett, 5 deler - Polermateriale - Biltema
11-18-15 | 03:50 PM
#2132
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,050
Likes: 96
From: San Diego
Bikes: 1989 Schwinn World Sport. 1994 Diamond Back Response Elite MTB. 1964 Schwinn Typhoon. 1974 Bridgestone Sprinter, 2015 Scott Sub 10 Citybike.
This turned out OK- An unknown year, maybe early to late 1970's? Bridgestone. Before:
After:
I always wanted a red bike! I'll resurrect the front rack and funky old headlight/generator eventually.
After:
I always wanted a red bike!
I'll resurrect the front rack and funky old headlight/generator eventually.
11-18-15 | 04:34 PM
#2133
You gonna eat that?
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 14,917
Likes: 543
From: Fort Worth, Texas Church of Hopeful Uncertainty
Bikes: 1966 Raleigh DL-1 Tourist, 1973 Schwinn Varsity, 1983 Raleigh Marathon, 1994 Nishiki Sport XRS
Looks orange to me.
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I stop for people / whose right of way I honor / but not for no one.
Originally Posted by bragi "However, it's never a good idea to overgeneralize."
I stop for people / whose right of way I honor / but not for no one.
Originally Posted by bragi "However, it's never a good idea to overgeneralize."
11-18-15 | 04:43 PM
#2134
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,050
Likes: 96
From: San Diego
Bikes: 1989 Schwinn World Sport. 1994 Diamond Back Response Elite MTB. 1964 Schwinn Typhoon. 1974 Bridgestone Sprinter, 2015 Scott Sub 10 Citybike.
11-21-15 | 04:41 PM
#2136
Junior Member
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
From: Oslo NORWAY
Hi I'm back again with another bike transformation.
Maruishi bought from old man in Oslo...
Did some facelifting
Regards
Thomas
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www.sykkelskredderen.no
Maruishi bought from old man in Oslo...
Did some facelifting
Regards
Thomas
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www.sykkelskredderen.no
Last edited by ingenior; 11-21-15 at 04:46 PM.
11-21-15 | 05:39 PM
#2137
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 1,436
Likes: 1
From: S.E CT.
Bikes: I've lost my mind!
This one is in progress, hope that's OK. Motobecane Grand Jubile as found, sorry about the lousy picture.
Here are a few today, I spent some time breaking it down and cleaning the frame up. It's got a little patina, but I think it looks nice for a 35 year old frame.
Here are a few today, I spent some time breaking it down and cleaning the frame up. It's got a little patina, but I think it looks nice for a 35 year old frame.
11-21-15 | 06:02 PM
#2138
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,050
Likes: 96
From: San Diego
Bikes: 1989 Schwinn World Sport. 1994 Diamond Back Response Elite MTB. 1964 Schwinn Typhoon. 1974 Bridgestone Sprinter, 2015 Scott Sub 10 Citybike.
11-21-15 | 08:49 PM
#2140
Junior Member
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
From: North Texas
Bikes: 1982 Schwinn Voyageur, 1982 Trek 510, Terry Road Bike
BEFORE.....An early 80's model Schwinn Voyageur, set up as a "city" bike, very comfortable for a 59 year old guy
AFTER......I'd like to say this was from a tangle with a BMW and I won, but the truth is I backed into the overhead door where I work with my bike hanging off the back end of my truck on the bike rack
AFTER......I'd like to say this was from a tangle with a BMW and I won, but the truth is I backed into the overhead door where I work with my bike hanging off the back end of my truck on the bike rack
Last edited by TenderTicker; 12-01-16 at 10:43 PM.
12-08-15 | 01:44 PM
#2142
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 1,568
Likes: 720
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
1979 Raleigh Roadster project, not quite complete, but rideable. Eight months of cleaning, fixing, sourcing parts and frustrations but worth the effort.
After
After
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We are what we reflect. We are the changes that we bring to this world. Ride often. -Geo.-
We are what we reflect. We are the changes that we bring to this world. Ride often. -Geo.-
12-10-15 | 06:12 PM
#2143
Junior Member
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 14
Likes: 1
From: St. Paul, Minnesota
Bikes: '21 Litespeed Cherohala; '12 Felt Dispatch; '85 Fuji Club Sport; '86 Cannondale Chameleon
BEFORE 1987 Schwinn Passage. Found by a garbage can with a "FREE" sign.
AFTER: Messing around and made it into a Randonneur.
AFTER: Messing around and made it into a Randonneur.
12-20-15 | 01:52 PM
#2144
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.
Finally finished one that had a "Before" picture. Bought this for the tires and was going to use it for a drop bar conversion until I found a better frame. Decided to fix it up for a family member, just finished it today and the "unveiling" will be Christmas Eve.
BEFORE:
AFTER:
BEFORE:
AFTER:
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01-23-16 | 07:08 PM
#2146
Junior Member
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 99
Likes: 17
From: The Foothills of California
Bikes: '73 Raleigh RRA,'81 Team/Pro Miyatas, '83 Mercian Vincitore, '85 E.M Corsa, '85 Cherubim, '85 Raleigh Prestige, '89/90 3Rensho, '85 Allez, '86 Bertoni, '90 GL Ventoux, '91 RB-2/RB-1, '92 Bianchi SBX,'92 Miyata 914/714, '98 Colnago Decor, '98 GT Force
my 1972 Mirella Leri before & after restoration.
01-23-16 | 10:55 PM
#2148
Junior Member
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 99
Likes: 17
From: The Foothills of California
Bikes: '73 Raleigh RRA,'81 Team/Pro Miyatas, '83 Mercian Vincitore, '85 E.M Corsa, '85 Cherubim, '85 Raleigh Prestige, '89/90 3Rensho, '85 Allez, '86 Bertoni, '90 GL Ventoux, '91 RB-2/RB-1, '92 Bianchi SBX,'92 Miyata 914/714, '98 Colnago Decor, '98 GT Force
thanks! I got it from Velocals.
02-19-16 | 07:22 PM
#2149
Been a while since I put one up here. This went from an "ebay and craigslist are you looking for one of these", to this. Wheels are rebuilt with Suntour cartridge hubs and original rims, then a cleaning and new cables. Bars went from stock Belleri's, to a Nitto Specialized stem and VO randonneurs. This is temporary bar tape, but I would like to find a new package of the same stuff, to redo it. One of the brake hoods is slightly torn, so I will order a set of those too, once I settle on a bar/stem combo. These may out fine though. It feels comfortable for the moment.,,,,BD
BEFORE
AFTER
BEFORE
AFTER
