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Dang coop 😎, ***gin pretty clean.https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...da19607f93.jpg
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Wow auto censors! I can't type in ***gin. What in the hack!?
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Apparently their sensors don't use regular expressions so can't detect word boundaries. Imagine trying to search for the brand. Aren't we all supposed to be adults here?
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Update: 1985 Bianchi Bici II
Originally Posted by SeanBikes
(Post 21008592)
Next project will be a replacement for my GF's stolen bike. Picked this up for cheap, lots of cleaning and some fresh parts and it will be running like new!
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...e358a11fdc.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...e865edae7b.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...b89a4427fe.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...1ea0d87250.jpg Had a lot more hidden work than I though there would be at first glance. Complete bottom-bracket overhaul and some major cleaning on the drivetrain components, but now it all works beautifully. The GF prefers bull horns to drop bars, so please forgive me for the departure from the original set-up. Bought some cheap bar tape on Amazon and it already started to peel apart while I was putting it on... https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...20221edbea.jpg I'm currently awaiting the delivery of some new SRAM cork tape and avoiding the cheaper stuff from now on. Cheers! |
Why did you run the brake cables out the back of the levers?
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Originally Posted by 3speedslow
(Post 21038465)
Why did you run the brake cables out the back of the levers?
https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rEE9_zymD...ter-levers.jpg The cable ends didn't fit nicely in the cut-outs at the back of the levers (since they're intended for cable housings/ferrules), so we ran them in reverse to stop them from jiggling around. Looks a little awkward, but they work fine. Probably wouldn't do it again though! |
Found this one destined for the scrap heap.
http://i1266.photobucket.com/albums/...psvme1zwo3.jpg http://i1266.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0kokgla3.jpg Changed the shoes, oiled the chain and dusted off some rust. Ready to leave unattended when I hit the local watering hole. http://i1266.photobucket.com/albums/...psanghxmyb.jpg |
Originally Posted by Vonruden
(Post 21041675)
Found this one destined for the scrap heap.
http://i1266.photobucket.com/albums/...psvme1zwo3.jpg http://i1266.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0kokgla3.jpg Changed the shoes, oiled the chain and dusted off some rust. Ready to leave unattended when I hit the local watering hole. http://i1266.photobucket.com/albums/...psanghxmyb.jpg That rake on the front fork should give the bike a very comfortable ride and soak up a lot of road shock as you ride over bumps and/or expansion cracks/gaps. It's great that such a fantastic bike destined for the ignominy of the scrap heap was rescued. Well done. I hope you enjoy the ride. Cheers |
Our Goodwill is looking up!
Yesterday my youngest son (age 15) found two 1976 Motobecane grand jubilee touring bikes - 531 frames with Huret components - 30 bucks apiece. He is making one into a single speed and dad gets the other. I couldn’t be more proud if I had found them myself :).
Originally Posted by HPL
(Post 21029222)
At least they've got a couple. I went to work out of town one time without my ride and after having just had knee surgery (needed physical therapy); stopped in a thrift store to see if I could find something to roll on, but nothing. Found another place that had 2 cheap step-through "mtb" bikes that essentially were un-rideable, but grabbed one for $15 and rebuilt; gave it back to the thrift store when I left 2 months later (I told them I'd give back when I bought it; they thought I was a little wacked out; and I am!), so someone ended up with a decent riding bike, and I told the thrift store that it was now worth $20 when they resell it. My brother just picked up a decent Trek from a thrift shop for $30, but you need to always be checking these places. I live near a couple colleges so always a fairly decent amount to choose from, although many aren't much to write home about. That "PAN WORLD" bike looks in pretty good shape for what it is. I've also got a "repurposed" materials/goods business in town and have picked up a Royal Scot for $40; trying to get their Robin Hood for the past year and a half, but they won't budge on the price ($100), and it's getting in worse shape every day so I drop my offer $5 every 3-4 months; much longer and I'll only be offering $5 for the hunk of rust that remains. Everybody thinks it's collectible if seen on ebay for hundreds of dollars, but they neglect to see what condition these bikes are in compared to their own. That is now the biggest problem with second hand bikes being sold at businesses and on Craigslist; everyone has that "rare" bike that's "selling" (or trying to sell) for over $1000; apparently your Pinarello Dogma on ebay makes the value of my Pinarello "sport frame" worth a couple grand just because of the name nowadays; NOT!
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Originally Posted by Ashwen
(Post 21042797)
Yesterday my youngest son (age 15) found two 1976 Motobecane grand jubilee touring bikes - 531 frames with Huret components - 30 bucks apiece. He is making one into a single speed and dad gets the other. I couldn’t be more proud if I had found them myself :).
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Originally Posted by smontanaro
(Post 21042823)
Cool. Unless the drivetrain is trashed, your son will be able to make a few bucks on the deal selling them here or on eBay. I just lucked into one of them as well. Every bit of the drivetrain - derailleurs, shifters, clamps - was Huret Jubilee.
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Originally Posted by Ashwen
(Post 21042797)
Yesterday my youngest son (age 15) found two 1976 Motobecane grand jubilee touring bikes - 531 frames with Huret components - 30 bucks apiece. He is making one into a single speed and dad gets the other. I couldn’t be more proud if I had found them myself :).
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Not sure if I should bother to bring this dump (yup, still sitting at the local dump) art home. The painting is roughly 30 inches by 30 inches. If it is still there on Saturday, when I next visit the dump, I think that I will grab it for my man cave/bike shop...
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...73f61e98d8.jpg |
Originally Posted by Ashwen
(Post 21042797)
Yesterday my youngest son (age 15) found two 1976 Motobecane grand jubilee touring bikes - 531 frames with Huret components - 30 bucks apiece. He is making one into a single speed and dad gets the other. I couldn’t be more proud if I had found them myself :).
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Originally Posted by HPL
(Post 21043606)
Excellent utilization of "kid power". That's why my Dad always brought us to the dump; the three little scavengers that we were. Nice frames to work on!
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Originally Posted by Vonruden
(Post 21043705)
Very nice, more then likely with Brooks saddles. Welcome aboard!
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Picked-up this freebie yesterday from this nice older gentleman. His brother was the original owner and it was handed down to him. He even printed out a transfer of ownership. lol I'll probably try to fit 700's since I'm not spending on some new 26in tires for this.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...1bd8ef46_b.jpgIMG_9424 by 2cam16, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...706cfd06_b.jpgIMG_9426 by 2cam16, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...7abc1349_b.jpgIMG_9428 by 2cam16, on Flickr |
Originally Posted by thumpism
(Post 21028848)
Yes, 24" wheels but still single speed. Schwinn Predator 24, for example. Neat bike if you can find one. Your BMX sticker was probably a fifty cent accessory stuck to the head tube.
I guess Chiorda as the brand of that mixte. |
Originally Posted by game_player_s
(Post 21048081)
Sorry for the late response. Really appreciate your post, would never have guessed Chiorda seeing as i; never even heard of the brand prior. Did research after originally reading your post days ago and found a couple of folk who had posted great up close pictures of other Chiorda's and you're guess was spot on, they apparently used the same design for the crown on all of their bikes.
Incidentally, this bike and three of its sisters are for sale in C&V Sales under the title "The wife sez, "Sell my bikes." https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...80de94b679.jpghttps://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...a422f63c3d.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...d085b62325.jpg |
Scored this early Jamis hybrid yesterday:
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...f97cc54269.jpg No wheels or shifters, terrible seat, and the brake levers are bent, but it's double-butted Tange mtb tubing, the XCE cantilevers and crankset are nice, and I like the mid-blade fork eyelets. When I started stripping it down I found out why it had been tossed. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...d8c4d0b9af.jpg Not a big deal, there's a guy at my lbs that will weld it for $10 I think. Taking it in today. The head of that derailleur mounting bolt stripped when I put an allen wrench in it, but I got it out by heating the dropout with a torch and getting some vise grips on it. Think I'm going to put drop bars, stem shifters, and non-aero levers on it, just because that's what I have on hand. Might have to switch out the stem to put drops on, which will be a shame, but the only mtb/riser bars I have right now are heavy steel. Let me know if you have any insight into what model it could be! |
Saved-Columbia 10-speed
This sad old bike was headed for the dumpster in a condo, and I took pity on it, took off the lame upright bars, replaced the wheels, tires, bars and levers, and now it rides smooth as silk. I loved the orange color, so I offset it by putting on light blue bar-tape on a set of vintage drops. It enjoys its spot next to a blue 1970 Raleigh Grand Prix.
When I get pic attachments to work, I'll post a photo of before and after. |
Originally Posted by eeuuugh
(Post 21049990)
Scored this early Jamis hybrid yesterday:
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...f97cc54269.jpg No wheels or shifters, terrible seat, and the brake levers are bent, but it's double-butted Tange mtb tubing, the XCE cantilevers and crankset are nice, and I like the mid-blade fork eyelets. When I started stripping it down I found out why it had been tossed. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...d8c4d0b9af.jpg Not a big deal, there's a guy at my lbs that will weld it for $10 I think. Taking it in today. The head of that derailleur mounting bolt stripped when I put an allen wrench in it, but I got it out by heating the dropout with a torch and getting some vise grips on it. Think I'm going to put drop bars, stem shifters, and non-aero levers on it, just because that's what I have on hand. Might have to switch out the stem to put drops on, which will be a shame, but the only mtb/riser bars I have right now are heavy steel. Let me know if you have any insight into what model it could be! Cheers |
Originally Posted by Vonruden
(Post 21041675)
Found this one destined for the scrap heap.
Changed the shoes, oiled the chain and dusted off some rust. Ready to leave unattended when I hit the local watering hole. http://i1266.photobucket.com/albums/...psanghxmyb.jpg Enjoy! |
Originally Posted by randyjawa
(Post 21043658)
Not sure if I should bother to bring this dump (yup, still sitting at the local dump) art home. The painting is roughly 30 inches by 30 inches. If it is still there on Saturday, when I next visit the dump, I think that I will grab it for my man cave/bike shop...
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...73f61e98d8.jpg https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/368873025704191302/ I guess whoever made this didn't get in! :lol: |
Originally Posted by Vonruden
(Post 21041675)
Found this one destined for the scrap heap.
http://i1266.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0kokgla3.jpg Changed the shoes, oiled the chain and dusted off some rust. Ready to leave unattended when I hit the local watering hole. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...6e20acb62c.jpg |
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