I wanna see that when it's done.... maybe you can be a rolling rest stop at the next Turkey Roll?!

1) Sorting out my mid ´90s Gitane Mach 310 TT/triathlon bike - basically done now, just got to fit the wheel cover.
2) The 1995 Peugeot Competition 500 I got on eBay after advice on here - again done, I just need to put training tyres on it.
3) 19XX Motobecane trash find - a wee bit of work required still. Fit drop bars and brake levers, fron mech, and she´ll be good to go.

The €20 Trek touring bike is serviced and in daily use as my commuter.

Thanks all for the advice and encouragement on this forum so far. I´ve had a ball fixing up these old bikes, thanks in no small part to you guys.

Pictures of all to follow when I have a functioning digi camera again.

Happy Christmas!!

This will be my next if the snow melts down to the point it is lower than the tires. 1965 Moulton series two. Very rough but looks worse than it is. Anyone have a SA 4 speed shifter or at least the spring that controls it? It is ridable at this point. Roger

Powder-coated and decal'd my Ciocc, I just need to throw everything back on. It will be a mix of Shimano 600 and some new 105 brifters. The big plan is for a nice 8-speed Campy setup but I am in no rush.

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1983 Trek 613 (frame). The frame was shedding its original paint in large sections. It seem that the bond between the top coat and the primer had been compromised. So off the frame builder's for paint, cantilever brake mounts, down tube cable stops, extra water bottle mounts etc. While it is not yet done, I am trying to decide whether to build it as a 3 speed w/ mustache bars or as a triple w/ 7 speed freewheel.

EDIT: Picked up the frame and decided it is going to be 7 speed w/ triple. I am letting the paint on this on cure for a while before I get strated.

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Hey, fender1, I know that bike!

My main winter project is the 1986 Centurion Accordo: The frame and fork that I did the thread on about a month and a half ago.

My Raleigh Gran Sport fixie was finally torn down and the frameset retired to attic storage - the frame was just too far bent out of shape to be a comfortable handling rider. I figured I'd run the Centurion with the fixie's components for awhile while I figured out it's final form. Well, the wheels, pedals, bars, stem and ugly bar tape made it. In the interim, the brakes were replaced with Shimano 105 single pivot's with aero levers, new saddle and seat post, the crank was replaced with a Shimano 600. Playing with it I found I finally have a FGSS that I really like and can do serious 30 mile afternoons on. Of course, this is the first frame I've had in a while with brazed on derailleur hanger, shift lever bosses and cable guides, so of course it works wonderfully as a fixie.

No kittens will be harmed in this project.

This morning, tired of not being able to do my morning workouts due to cold and (especially) wet roads, I installed the Blumel Popular mudguards that used to be on my Magneet. They work well enough that they're permanent. Shortly after the first of the year, the frame's going to the powder coater - I'll probably go for some version of red and black to match the hideous bar tape.

Otherwise, I'm finishing up a second set of Helicomatic wheels for the Trek 460, this set will be clincher. Have installed the Bontrager clincher wheels on my Fuji Finest. I came to the conclusion that I really don't want to have to mess with rim cement on the side of the road in below 40F temperatures. Once spring return, so will the sew-ups.

I was just given a complete mid 70's Raleigh Sports women's frame, including frame pump. Of course, it sat out in the weather a bit longer than desirable, but I think (hope) the chrome is still salvageable. That's one's headed for fix and flip.

Beyond that? That depends on what I find at the Westminster swap meet in February.

Oh yeah, I know there's two $100.00 gift cards to Performance Bike with my name on them under the tree. Tools and tyres.

You're about to discover cycling as God meant it to be. Suffer the learning curve (feel free to ask for advice at any time) and you'll discover that clinchers are badly overrated.

Chances are you won't recognize it when it takes its final form!

In progress: 1964 Schwinn Varsity (may be actually done). Bought a $15 front yard bike in horrid shape (late August) to strip down, clean, re-paint, re-decal and set up on rollers for my wife to spin on. Finished reassembly yesterday and took it outside this morning (brilliant sunshine but -1 degree temperature) to photograph, but the setting was bad and my hands got numb and so another day will have to come along for pictures. Everything is done except for cleaning of a front wheel. The renovation came out great.

In progress: Complete overhaul of Schwinn Sports Tourer to bring it back to original. Some upgrade parts have been put onto the Varsity and missing parts have been acquired. The frame is at Waterford getting the Cadillac treatment.

Waiting in the wings: An 80's/90's Fuji Absolute with decent hardware that needs a good cleaning (maybe the bottom bracket for re-lubing, etc.) Another ride for my wife.

My regular ride: A Mondia is ready to go for next year when better weather arrives.

UPDATE::innocent:

My sister has requested an "upright" bicycle, so the list just got shoved around and the 1974 Raleigh Sports in the step through frame, that wasn't even on the list has just gotten moved to the front of the list. IIRC her other bike which apparently is no longer comfortable for her to ride is either a Moby or Peugot Mixte from the late 70's early 80's. That one will get a going over and probably hit Craig's List in time for the spring rush.

Aaron:)

The project I'm pursuing most actively: completing the 1984 Motobécane Team Champion (dark metallic blue fully chromed behind the seat tube, and chrome fork, 60 cm). Frame is repaired (had cracked rear dropout) but needs to have protective paint band-aid applied where the chrome was removed -- other than that it's in fine shape, except that the decals are peeling (stick-ons over the paint), which doesn't bother me at all. I have almost everything I need for it, but the wheels need to be built. All French, except for the (correct) Modolo Prof'l brakeset, Selle Italia Turbo saddle and Cinelli bar + stem.

For my wife, I've gotten a Specialized Expedition frame (57 cm, relaxed angles) from fender1 that (unaccountably) was painted yellow. My idea for this one is to have it chromed, and then repaint it, leaving seat stay caps, cantilever bosses, dropouts with socks, and fork crown exposed as chrome. Already have new wheels for this, built on old Deore XT hubs. Got new Suntour XC brakes and levers (sort of champagne anodized color), and would like to find matching cranks, though I don't know if they ever existed that way. This one will get the flat Jitensha bars and a Nitto stem; some kind of Brooks saddle.

While that's underway, I really need to finish a 3-speed commuter for sloppy weather. Have virtually everything I need, and will use a 60s Falcon frame; just need the time and focus to put it together. The frame really needs to be repainted, but I don't want to do that until next summer; so I'll just hand paint some, and get it all working, then strip down and powder coat later.

The other things I have are longer-term projects: I know I don't work at anything very fast.

Guerciotti SLX frame, 60 cm, that's in good shape, and is probably the most beautifully-constructed frame I own -- and all of them are loveable, in their way. I hate the (primary yellow) color, and am not fond of the mid-80s Guerc. graphics either, which are under thick clear coat. So this won't be a "restoration" like the Moto, but a reinterpretation. I'm thinking an ivory color repaint, with minimal graphics by me. And I'm collecting components, not the obligatory Campagnolo SR group (I have a bike with that kit, if I cared to equip it that way), but Suntour Superbe, for a change.

70s Jeunet Franche-Comte frame, 63 cm, fairly bare of braze-ons; really needs blasting and paint (powder coat). I had thought to make a single-speed, and might still, but I don't have the knees for slogging up hills in flatland gear -- so it might end up as a three-speed project too. In the end I may have to choose between the Falcon and this one (lighter) as a "keeper".

'85 Nishiki Prestige frame, 58 cm, that's a bit too small for me, and a bit too tall for my wife. If I can talk my son into being interested in a road bike, it might be his, or I might sell it; but I like the looks of it, and it's my first C&V purchase, so I have a sentimental attachment to it.

Now the hard part; stop writing/thinking about them, and actually work on them!

1. Finish my '74 Paramount track bike
2. Begin restorations on both of my '72 PX10's (I need a crank extractor)
3. Repalce dash and rear wiring harnesses on my '70 Corvette and fit the convertible top.

Okay, here goes:

'87 Panasonic DX-3000 frame I bought powdercoated baby blue, I'm working on an all-Shimano group using Shimano high-flanged hubs, Ukai double walled 700c rims, Shimano SLR brakeset, Ultegra headset and crankset/BB, and Shimano Light Action derailleurs/shifters.

'84 Raleigh Sportif SS/FG, nearly finished save for lacing up the Quando hubs to 27" Sun alloy rims. Probably sell this one.

Early '70s Gitane TdF, I've got the essential parts on their way to me (headset, stem and bars) to make it my keeper SS. I've got a set of Weinmann alloy 700c rims laced to Campy Nuovo Tipo hubs with Sapim spokes that will work just great, and will be semi-correct. The only piece missing is the Stronglight crank.

Other projects pending are the bikes I bought with the intention of flipping this spring. They just need cleaning, cable replacement and tune-ups.

That ought to keep me busy this winter. :D

geek

I have a sweet Jack Taylor tandem I'm building up for some friends.

1. Modern bike, I won't speak of the heresy here ;)

2. Continuation on The Grail. Still looking for the frame. :(

Got two flip bikes to finish. A Bridgestone MB6 & an Iron Horse 650R, both in decent shape. One might be my wife's bike if she shows an inclination to ride.

My fun project is my Schwinn Mirada. It's a rigid old-school MTB with 650b rims. I intend to sink too much money into it making it an around town bike. It's heavy & ponderous, but it fits me perfectly. The expensive part will be getting the rims laced. No bargains on 650b stuff.

Next project is to get some spokes and rebuild the wheels for the Western Flyer. I may only do the rear, as the front spokes aren't in too bad a condition comparatively.

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1985 Trek 460. Overhauled all bearings, put on wider range 13-34 freewheel, new chain, new long reach derailer, nearly mint saddle from flipped Trek 400 of same vintage, silver shifters bar end shifters, technomic 120mm stem, 48 cm Nitto Noodle bar, Tektro aero brake levers, new wireless computer, new front and rear blinky lights, new Continental Ultra 28mm tires. Just need to wrap with cotton tape and apply shellac and it will be ready to roll.

1984 Schwinn Voyageur. Replaced worn headset, overhauled other bearings, replaced freewheel and chain, installed SKS fenders with homebrew front mudflap, long seat tube and good quality San Marco saddle from flipper bikes, currently working on a kick***** homebrew light system with dual 20W MR 16 optronics and rear xenon strobe light. Removed and prepped shimano bar end shifters off 70s Viscount project bike sitting in garage. Still need to pick up technomic stem and 45cm Rando bars, attach cables and apply bar tape, but we are 80% finished.

1990 Stumpjumper -- setting up as utility bike. Attached 60mm fenders, wald paper delivery rear basket, and ESGE double kickstand, avocet saddle from flipped bike. Ordered and received Hugh Jass Big Apple tires. Still need to redo the cables and cable housing, brake pads, check the bearings for servicing and install optronics front light, tires, new chain and perhaps new freewheel. About 35% finished, but has been stalled for a few months.

1984 Raleigh Portage -- added 120 mm technomic stem and 45 cm Rando bars, Brooks Flyer, new kool stop brake pads, Panaracer Nifty Swifty tires and new computer. Still need to service the bottom bracket and headset and maybe update the freewheel and chain, add aero brake levers, and Honjo fenders. This is the bike I'm riding on the rollers in my basement when the windchill is minus 25 degrees or we are getting 6 or more inches of snow (which basically includes our daily weather for last month), so I am reluctant to pull it apart to proceed.

80's era Nishiki Sport mixte. Replaced the trashed rear wheel with a spare from the parts bin, cleaned and greased the headset and both wheels. Swap alloy north roads for the drops. Still to do:
- service the bottom bracket
- install the Suntour power ratchet thumbs shifters
- new cables and housing all around
- install grips
- install Panaracer Pasela TG tires
- drive to Pittsburgh and deliver to friend

Then there is the other 40 bikes.....:twitchy:

Three projects:

• Complete PX10 - add Simplex FD, possible Brooks professional, 700c/Campy high flange wheels, shellac tape
• 2002 Jamis 853 steel frame build - destined for sale/rent since it's 52cm
• Alan Shorter rebuild - replace threadless hb/stem (stolen for Jamis) with quill style, get Campy Ergo 8 shifting correctly

The only project I've got a current pic of is the trike/3-wheeler. Needless to say it is currently on ice, so to speak ;)

Current "active" project is the World Sport, still giving me fits, thinking of just single speeding it and throwing on some studs and make it the winter salt monster.

Robtown, I sent you a Simplex fd last week. You should have it within a day or two.

This is what I have in the works right now:

(Photochopped concept)
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So far I only have the fork and the Spaceliner frame is on it's way. Just thought it might be fun to have a something where pedaling was optional :P

1982 Miyata Team, with the original mix of EX/AX components, tubular tires (a first for me). In super condition, just wish it would warm up enough so I can work on it (in CA, but not used to 40F weather!)

here's one of my projects I'd mentioned, the '74 pro. The seatpost, stem and bars arent going on the bike, I was just mocking it up to see how it was going to fit me. It's on the smaller side but I'm going to make it work.

http://www.brian-payne.com/gallery/m...serialNumber=2

http://www.brian-payne.com/gallery/m...serialNumber=2

a project I just finished save for adjusting the seat and patching the rear tube is a Bianchi Sport SS 24sp Shimano Sora triple commuter for a co worker friend:

http://www.brian-payne.com/gallery/m...serialNumber=2

my '73 Raleigh Grand prix just got painted and I'll be building it up sometime this winter:

http://www.brian-payne.com/gallery/m...serialNumber=2

and this Giant Rincon was given to me by another forum member earlier this year and I'm almost done making it into my cold weather winter commuter, just needs a front tire. It's big, heavy, and ugly, which is perfect for getting beat up in the snow. I set it up with indexed bar ends, drop bars, cross levers, and front and rear racks.

http://www.brian-payne.com/gallery/m...serialNumber=2

I found a 1949 Claud Butler Avant Coureur (Ebay thingie) early this fall. That is my winter project. The thing was "reconditioned" last in the late '60's. All of the old creepy stuff was replaced by state-of-the-art Nuovo Record, and the frame was fully chromed (I think) at this time. It took several weeks worth of looking at poor scans on the internet before I figured out the model. I originally thought that I'd do a restoration of the 60's build, but the more I messed with it the more I wanted to see what it was like in the 40's.

So I stripped it all down and started looking for the correct vintage parts. I think I have most everything (if I can get the wheels and the derailleurs and the brakes to work...). Then, a Merckx distracted me for a couple of weeks. I really wanted to ride it before winter locked us in, and it was actually the last bike I rode before the storms came. I got about a hundred miles on it, and it is a sweetie. I'll do a photo shoot of the bike one of these days, after the holly-days.

So, then the Claud went back in the stand. I found a set of 49d cranks (not quite the right vintage, but certainly the right look and feel), and couldn't get the Stronglight bottom bracket to work with the cranks and the frame...so I finally re-used the old Campy bottom bracket and got everything spinning right. Alloy seat pin (the reference ad I have says "All Alloy Parts!") and an NOS Ideale Model 43. Correct vintage Lyotard pedals...Benelux front Rod Derailleur...

And a Raleigh International was freakin' given to me. Great shape, just needs few corrections to look just like the one in Sheldon's 1974 catalog. That turned into a little journey all of its own. The second owner had not liked the two-bolt campy seat pin. I have a few of these, so I cleaned one up...the first owner hadn't liked the Brooks Pro...I used an old one, but wasn't happy with it, because the rest of the bike was cleaning up so well. Well, there turned up on eBay a 1974 Brooks Pro, from the Raleigh-Durham area. The seller had removed it from a new bike in 1974 (too hard!), and the coincidences stacking up like that, I had to buy it...just had to...

White cables replaced black, but the aluminum adjuster barrels for the cable ends just disintegrated. Like, well, cookie crumbles. I ended up drilling the old aluminum out and retapping, and then scouring the LBS for replacements...The campy high flange wheels had also been chucked when the bike was new in favor of some no-name clinchers and normandy high flange hubs. They actually looked correct, but, well...I found some high flange record wheels in my stack'o'crap, cleaned 'em up, and installed tires that look like tubulars (with the base tape) but are not. Vredestein Ricorso Mk II, if you are looking.

White plastic tape. Hmmm......those bar plugs don't look right. Scoured the internet looking for screw tight plugs. I finally bought some tape from Ben's Bikes in Minneapolis, just for the white plugs. I found the correct vintage pump, cleaned up a bagged campy pump end, and installed it over the splintering 531 decal with a little tape and the proper vintage campy umbrella clip. New white toeclip straps. Almost done...I could almost see the Claud back in the bike stand.

But no...the danged downtube decals now looked really really bad. This bike had been run up a flagpole and had banged in the wind for about a week, badly chipping the originals, and GTS753 (Softley) provided some replacement transfers.

Let me digress from this current digression for a second, before returning to the previous digression. Greg provides Vinyl replacements, and this approach as evolved to be an outstanding solution. No varnish fix, no water slide, just a little pressure and they go on beautifully, and are so thin as to withstand close inspection. Good stuff.

I put 'em on, tonight. The bike looks great...the original owner is now pestering me to sell it back to him. As much as I love the feel of big, full circles, I will not, until I get some use out of it. I'll do a photo shoot of the bike one of these days, after the holly-days.

So now the Claud is back in the bike stand, waiting for me to get back to it. I will clean up the wheels, re-tension and re-true, pack the hubs and the freewheel, and respace the rear axle to fit in the narrow rear dropouts. Then we'll try to figure out just where the Super Champion rear derailleur goes...the one that Hilary Stone sold me.

But...I have a Medici Aero from the early '80's, and I just traded WJV a Nuovo Record setup for a Dura Ace AX setup...I've had that frame for quite a while...Hmmm....It will just take me a day or two to build that up...maybe I'll do a photo shoot of that, when the weather lets up a little, after the holly-days...

Here's one I just picked up. An early '60's Peugeot.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...d/DSC04622.jpg

Edit of my previous edit: Just got this from the painter/builder. I am going to let it cure for a bit before building it up.

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Current Projects:

Masi Nuovo Strada...Needs lots of love...still I like it even though it is two big :(

Miyata 210...Needs new brakes/pads,derailleurs cables,wheelset...Will probably part out the frame.

I need to find a bike for early 60's Cyclo Beneluxe chainpull derailleurs

One vintage NR record groupo needs to cleaned up repaired and put to good use.

I need to find cones for Resillion fixed hubs! Anybody help...:)

Tubular track rims need to be unlaced and used with some new hubs the old ones stripped.


73 Condor needs to have bottom bracket re-tapped/faced chased...I really messed this one up. It was so stupid... bicycle gods please forgive me.

73 Masi Gran Criterium out of Carlsbad...I really want to sell this bike and make a handsome profit. I know I'm greedy but this America. I will never own a nicer bike in my life but I could really use the money :(

I need to simply get rid of all my projects and start again. This time I will be more particular and stop collecting junk. Sell all of my sew ups to hard core retro roadies...I'm a clincher man. I simply can't afford nice tires for sew ups. Cheap sew ups are too freaking lumpy.