The "Before And After" Thread
02-20-16 | 09:28 AM
#2151
Thanks Dave
. I finally got my cantilevered Trek. It seems like a lifetime I've been searching for one my size.,,,,BD
And another after. HATED the black Bar cons. Sloppy shifting, and couldn't hit all the gears in the rear. Problem solved! The bars look SO much cleaner IMHO.... Now, to find my wrap. It's begging for a thinline set of VO fenders. (Homer Simpson voice) MMMmmm...Looxs NL Mondi panniers.
. I finally got my cantilevered Trek. It seems like a lifetime I've been searching for one my size.,,,,BDAnd another after. HATED the black Bar cons. Sloppy shifting, and couldn't hit all the gears in the rear. Problem solved! The bars look SO much cleaner IMHO.... Now, to find my wrap. It's begging for a thinline set of VO fenders. (Homer Simpson voice) MMMmmm...Looxs NL Mondi panniers.
Last edited by Bikedued; 02-21-16 at 05:43 PM.
04-21-16 | 12:43 PM
#2152
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From: South Whidbey Island, WA
Bikes: 2000 Raleigh M50, 2010 Specialized Roubaix Elite, 1973 Peugeot UO8, 197X Mercier 300, 196X Bottecchia Giro D'Italia
Mercier 300 frame:
Still an ongoing project. built up as a pretty weight-weenie.
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20151219_114146 by Phil Jones, on Flickr[/IMG]
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2016-04-06_09-11-45 by Phil Jones, on Flickr[/IMG]
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View of the thin chain and large chainring gap. by Phil Jones, on Flickr[/IMG]
Brakes:
MAFAC Racers saved from the junk yard.
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20160110_234359 by Phil Jones, on Flickr[/IMG]
Still an ongoing project. built up as a pretty weight-weenie.
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20151219_114146 by Phil Jones, on Flickr[/IMG][IMG][IMG]
2016-04-06_09-11-45 by Phil Jones, on Flickr[/IMG][IMG]
View of the thin chain and large chainring gap. by Phil Jones, on Flickr[/IMG]Brakes:
MAFAC Racers saved from the junk yard.
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20160110_234359 by Phil Jones, on Flickr[/IMG]
Last edited by Aurorabucky; 04-21-16 at 12:45 PM. Reason: Wrong pic
04-21-16 | 03:33 PM
#2153
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Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Magnolia State, 100° with 110% humidity
Bikes: American, Italian, and Japanese.. in no particular order.
Oh WOW!!!!! BEAUTIFUL!!!! We're gonna need a full report.
Mercier 300 frame:
Still an ongoing project. built up as a pretty weight-weenie.
[IMG]20151219_114146 by Phil Jones, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG][IMG]2016-04-06_09-11-45 by Phil Jones, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]View of the thin chain and large chainring gap. by Phil Jones, on Flickr[/IMG]
Brakes:
MAFAC Racers saved from the junk yard.
[IMG]20160110_234359 by Phil Jones, on Flickr[/IMG]
Still an ongoing project. built up as a pretty weight-weenie.
[IMG]
20151219_114146 by Phil Jones, on Flickr[/IMG][IMG][IMG]
2016-04-06_09-11-45 by Phil Jones, on Flickr[/IMG][IMG]
View of the thin chain and large chainring gap. by Phil Jones, on Flickr[/IMG]Brakes:
MAFAC Racers saved from the junk yard.
[IMG]
20160110_234359 by Phil Jones, on Flickr[/IMG]
04-21-16 | 03:49 PM
#2154
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Joined: Oct 2015
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From: Los Angeles
Bikes: 78 Masi Criterium, 68 PX10, 2016 Mercian King of Mercia, Rivendell Clem Smith Jr
Dang that looks great!I am a sucker for Jubilee derailleurs. What paint did you use?
AFA the thin chain, if it works use it. If it gets stuck in between, just get an 8 speed chain instead, or a vintage regina or whatever bushed chain off ebay.
04-21-16 | 09:03 PM
#2158
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From: Utah
Bikes: Paletti,Pinarello Monviso,Duell Vienna,Giordana XL Super,Lemond Maillot Juane.& custom,PDG Paramount,Fuji Opus III,Davidson Impulse,Pashley Guv'nor,Evans,Fishlips,Y-Foil,Softride, Tetra Pro, CAAD8 Optimo,
I guess I'll play too after seeing a ton of gorgeous bikes.
Before - Very little wear except for tired, flaking decals and old rubber:
After - Matching Bar tape, Velocal decals done in matching magenta, saddle, pedals, and Grand Prix Classic tires.
Before - Very little wear except for tired, flaking decals and old rubber:
After - Matching Bar tape, Velocal decals done in matching magenta, saddle, pedals, and Grand Prix Classic tires.
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Steel is real...and comfy.
Steel is real...and comfy.
04-22-16 | 07:20 AM
#2159
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From: Magnolia State, 100° with 110% humidity
Bikes: American, Italian, and Japanese.. in no particular order.
I was so excited to find the bike and anxious to work on it that I failed to take more pictures.
Before:
After:
Before:
After:
Last edited by tyler_fred; 04-22-16 at 07:30 AM.
04-22-16 | 12:33 PM
#2160
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From: Kingdom of Hawai'i
Bikes: Peugeot, Legnano, Fuji, Zunow, De Rosa, Miyata, Bianchi, Pinarello, Specialized, Bridgestone, Cinelli, Merckx
05-15-16 | 03:33 PM
#2162
1986 Cannondale SR400. Got it Friday evening, and had it redone by Saturday at dark. NICE riding bike!! Campy levers replaced the hoodless and ill fitting Aero Gran Compes. The reach is too far out for me, and I think they look like they were designed at 3 in the morning the night before being pitched to upper management.,,,BD
BEFORE
AFTER!
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AFTER!
05-15-16 | 03:40 PM
#2163
They weren't hoodless really, but they were gummed up badly, and torn. Oddly enough, I usually can't stand Campy levers either, but they worked with these bars. Very comfy hoods, and I can reach them easily from the drops.,,,,BD
Last edited by Bikedued; 05-15-16 at 03:45 PM.
05-15-16 | 05:20 PM
#2164
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From: Chicago area
1969 Witcomb
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
05-15-16 | 06:24 PM
#2166
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From: Chicago area
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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
05-15-16 | 09:03 PM
#2167
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From: Melbourne, Australia
Bikes: 1974 Copper Raleigh International, 1975 Olive Green Raleigh Grand Prix, 1974 Raleigh Europa Custom
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
05-15-16 | 09:39 PM
#2168
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From: Western MI
05-15-16 | 11:31 PM
#2170
bicyclatte!
Joined: Jun 2011
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From: San Diego, CA
05-16-16 | 05:43 AM
#2171
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From: Chicago area
The frame came to me painted that way. I ordered two headbadge`s from England, and the 531 Reynolds decals off of eBay. I made the red panels from vinyl to help liven things up.
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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
05-16-16 | 12:43 PM
#2173
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From: Tacoma, WA
Bikes: 1962 Schwinn Paramount P12, 1971 Schwinn Paramount P13-9
Here's my '76 Masi as I received it.
And here it is after.
It had some large spots of paint missing and a little surface rust that I sanded down and then touched up. I replaced the early Dura-Ace brakes with the proper Campy brakes, installed correct vintage bars and stem, all new cables and housings, etc.
And here it is after.
It had some large spots of paint missing and a little surface rust that I sanded down and then touched up. I replaced the early Dura-Ace brakes with the proper Campy brakes, installed correct vintage bars and stem, all new cables and housings, etc.
05-27-16 | 09:38 PM
#2174
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From: Rochester, NY
Bikes: 1962 Carlton Franco-Suisse Custom,1968 Raleigh DL-1/Tourist, 1971 Holdsworth Professional, 1973 Holdsworth Mistral,1973 Raleigh Gran Sport,1974 Raleigh Grand Prix, 1993 Trek 2200 Composite, 2011 Trek 7.3FX
1962 Carlton Franco-Suisse Custom
Before:
poor thing was filthy, needed lots of scrubbing and degreasing. besides that and a new set of wheels. It's pretty much all there.
After
more photos here
Carlton before and after - Album on Imgur
Before:
poor thing was filthy, needed lots of scrubbing and degreasing. besides that and a new set of wheels. It's pretty much all there.
After
more photos here
Carlton before and after - Album on Imgur
05-27-16 | 09:43 PM
#2175
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Posts: 493
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From: Brooklyn NY
Bikes: 1987 Schwinn Super Sport
NICE! I love the color scheme.