The Head Badge Close Up thread,
12-04-22, 04:12 PM
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Claud Butler
12-04-22, 05:57 PM
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As I found the bike
After a little clean up. it can still use a little polishing
12-04-22, 08:56 PM
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Wizard Cycle Co
10 miles or less on the bike, black Dura Ace. Beautiful Brian Baylis paint and lugs.
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12-05-22, 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by nlerner
(It's wet and miserable here, but soon it should be sunny again and I hope to go out for a ride on my own Ken.)
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12-05-22, 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by microcord
Looking forward to seeing that Ken Ryall frame built up and on the road!
(It's wet and miserable here, but soon it should be sunny again and I hope to go out for a ride on my own Ken.)
(It's wet and miserable here, but soon it should be sunny again and I hope to go out for a ride on my own Ken.)
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12-09-22, 06:59 PM
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1959 Colnago Freccia (the Arrow). Rare one.
Not too many of these have survived. "E." Colnago.
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12-09-22, 10:43 PM
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12-10-22, 04:06 AM
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@3alarmer: A Rudge with Nervex lugs. I don't think I've ever seen that, before. Very nice collection, with the possible exception of Fat Freddie's Cat. 
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12-10-22, 11:20 AM
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...that, sir, is Bill the Cat. He was, at one time long ago, a personal hero.
...that, sir, is Bill the Cat. He was, at one time long ago, a personal hero.
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Doh!
12-10-22, 12:59 PM
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Pohl's law: Nothing is so good that somebody, somewhere, will not hate it.
Pohl's law: Nothing is so good that somebody, somewhere, will not hate it.
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Originally Posted by 3alarmer
....that, sir, is Bill the Cat. He was, at one time long ago, a personal hero.
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12-10-22, 11:06 PM
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Red White and Blue
I think I’ll peen/pin out some non functioning, i.e. no holes drilled, rivet facades for it.
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12-15-22, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by streetsurfer
I think I’ll peen/pin out some non functioning, i.e. no holes drilled, rivet facades for it.
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12-15-22, 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 1989Pre
I just dropped some 5/32" ball bearings in the holes with a tiny drop of super glue. It's worked great.
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12-16-22, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by OLDYELLR
My 1967 Jeunet track bike (front brake added).
12-16-22, 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by OldForerunner
Restoring a 1973 Jeunet Captivante gas pipe frame with that same head decal. Haven't been able to find it anywhere, just the chrome variant. Anyone know the story?
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12-16-22, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by OLDYELLR
I can't tell you anymore about the bike. It was one bought from a club mate, who has since passed. He rode that thing on club rides, no brakes, about a 72 inch gear, up and down hills. putting the rest of to shame.
12-16-22, 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by OldForerunner
Thank you for the reply, sir. And your mate sounds like he was a beast!
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