not original but period parts?
08-26-09, 04:08 PM
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not original but period parts?
Among my other pedal projects I decided to pull my old Miyata 3-10 out of the garage and clean her up. I used to do some racing in college with this back in the '80's. Personally I think some classic bikes look nice with non-original but period correct upgrades. What's everyone's opinion on that?
The only non-period correct parts on it are a Shimano 105 headset, SPD-SL pedals, and some other minor things like the bar tape. I upgraded the wheels back then at a local shop. He had this set of mismatched wheels that he cut a deal on. One is a Worbler and the other is a Matrix.
I've got the bike back in the garage with most of the shiny stuff taken off. I'm going to polish all of it up and clean up the paint. I've got a few scratched up decals. Any replacements available for those?
The only non-period correct parts on it are a Shimano 105 headset, SPD-SL pedals, and some other minor things like the bar tape. I upgraded the wheels back then at a local shop. He had this set of mismatched wheels that he cut a deal on. One is a Worbler and the other is a Matrix.
I've got the bike back in the garage with most of the shiny stuff taken off. I'm going to polish all of it up and clean up the paint. I've got a few scratched up decals. Any replacements available for those?
08-26-09, 04:26 PM
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My Peugeot UO-8 is a study in period-correct upgrades -- aluminum rims, Shimano Titlist front derailleur, MKS road quill pedals, SunTour ratchet barcons, etc. However, the Sugino aero crankset is about 20 years too new, and the SunTour Cyclone II rear derailleur is at least 10 years too new ...
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"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
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Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
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08-26-09, 04:45 PM
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I try to get all my bike parts out of the same dumpster. Does that count?
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Among my other pedal projects I decided to pull my old Miyata 3-10 out of the garage and clean her up. I used to do some racing in college with this back in the '80's. Personally I think some classic bikes look nice with non-original but period correct upgrades. What's everyone's opinion on that?
The only non-period correct parts on it are a Shimano 105 headset, SPD-SL pedals, and some other minor things like the bar tape. I upgraded the wheels back then at a local shop. He had this set of mismatched wheels that he cut a deal on. One is a Worbler and the other is a Matrix.
I've got the bike back in the garage with most of the shiny stuff taken off. I'm going to polish all of it up and clean up the paint. I've got a few scratched up decals. Any replacements available for those?
The only non-period correct parts on it are a Shimano 105 headset, SPD-SL pedals, and some other minor things like the bar tape. I upgraded the wheels back then at a local shop. He had this set of mismatched wheels that he cut a deal on. One is a Worbler and the other is a Matrix.
I've got the bike back in the garage with most of the shiny stuff taken off. I'm going to polish all of it up and clean up the paint. I've got a few scratched up decals. Any replacements available for those?
My thoroughly modded up 84 Peugeot PSV. Spot the changes!
BTW, almost all the mods were done in-period (the 80's). So they're geniune, honest to goodness period mods!
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84 Peugeot PSV
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08-26-09, 04:49 PM
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My rule is anything from the period that I would have bought back in the day to tailor the bike for me is fine. I would not have kept it 100% original at the time. I'll even go as far as later period or even modern components as long as they don't look too different so for example I would use MAVIC MA2 polished rims on a 1970 bike so that I can run modern highpressure clinchers or I would perchase a new Brooks saddle rather than looking for a vintage used or NOS one. And for consumables like tires, tubes, brake pads, chains, freewheels, cables, housing, etc I use new modern stuff as long as it doesn't look out of place. Generally that's not an issue but occasionally it is like with modern freewheels being shiny nickel plated rather than the gold or brown of the period stuff. I'm still looking for a solution for that.
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1959 Bottecchia Milano-Sanremo(frame), 1966 Bottecchia Professional (frame), 1971 Bottecchia Professional (frame),
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08-26-09, 04:51 PM
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I am of the opinion that you can do anything you want... as long as you have period correct parts avaliable for a ride that might be worth something, sometime.
I just purchased an 83 Colnago. All orginal with the exception of 6 items: pedals, seatpost, freewheel, seatpost bolt, saddle and the right shifter lever. I will restore the frame, due to the paint condition. My thinking is to clean up all the original parts and get upgrades, even to newer parts than period, just for the pleasure of the ride. The upgrades include quill to stem conversion, handlebars, areo brake levers, clipless pedals, Kool Stop pads, 7sp freewheel and clincher wheel set (if I can find a 126mm rear hub with cassette). The stuff removed will be tagged and bagged for when the bike is ready to sell or hang.
I will look for period correct parts, but given they are all Campy, it hurts the back pocket a lot to be too excited.
I just purchased an 83 Colnago. All orginal with the exception of 6 items: pedals, seatpost, freewheel, seatpost bolt, saddle and the right shifter lever. I will restore the frame, due to the paint condition. My thinking is to clean up all the original parts and get upgrades, even to newer parts than period, just for the pleasure of the ride. The upgrades include quill to stem conversion, handlebars, areo brake levers, clipless pedals, Kool Stop pads, 7sp freewheel and clincher wheel set (if I can find a 126mm rear hub with cassette). The stuff removed will be tagged and bagged for when the bike is ready to sell or hang.
I will look for period correct parts, but given they are all Campy, it hurts the back pocket a lot to be too excited.
08-26-09, 11:05 PM
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