The Ins and Outs of small wheeled junior roadbikes
02-22-13, 08:48 PM
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Mike recommended I post again here, I have this old junior of unknown make I found, I have no use for it so if anyone would like a junior project or any parts here let me know, I got it pretty cheap and am always ready to trade! It seems that much of it was powdercoated for some odd reason, some polish and touch up would probably bring it right back.
03-27-13, 06:06 PM
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Great thread.
On an 18" or 20" frame, what is/are the ideal length of crank arms?
Is there a decent primer or introductory source of information about the range of specs of these bikes?
Besides brake levers, bars, 3,4-speed freewheels, and the hunt for wheel sets in general, what other key details does one need to learn?
Some of the bikes shown here are truly marvelous! Thanks for all the photos.
My interest?
I have a girl in the market for an 18" and two boys ready 20+", but not yet 24".
On an 18" or 20" frame, what is/are the ideal length of crank arms?
Is there a decent primer or introductory source of information about the range of specs of these bikes?
Besides brake levers, bars, 3,4-speed freewheels, and the hunt for wheel sets in general, what other key details does one need to learn?
Some of the bikes shown here are truly marvelous! Thanks for all the photos.
My interest?
I have a girl in the market for an 18" and two boys ready 20+", but not yet 24".
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1959 Hilton Wrigley Connoisseur (my favorite!)
1963 Hetchins Mountain King
1971 Gitane Tour de France (original owner)
* 1971 Gitane Super Corsa (crashed)
* rebuilt as upright cruiser
1971 Gitane Super Corsa #2 (sweet replacement)
1980 Ritchey Road Touring (The Grail Bike)
1982 Tom Ritchey Everest
(replacing stolen 1981 TR Everest custom)
1982 Tom Ritchey McKinley (touring pickup truck)
1985 ALAN Record (Glued & Screwed. A gift.)
03-28-13, 01:44 PM
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the small ones are the most difficult to find-i can find them in italy-but if you are serious about it the postage is considerable
04-22-13, 12:35 PM
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nice timing...I took out my 24" moser and started working on it today, trying to get the 22mm brake lever straps over the 24mm bars....I need this bike ready to go before me, when Nelli and I are stateside in USa we will be doing alot of riding, hopefully with other forum members also.
04-22-13, 06:24 PM
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Oh man! You've just reminded me about the little Falcon that has eluded me for this whole thread! But wait, there's more! Now there is a 54cm Falcon San Remo in the mix! As of last Friday!
No pictures yet! No bikes yet! Trying to do this with as little cash as possible! Wish me luck!
No pictures yet! No bikes yet! Trying to do this with as little cash as possible! Wish me luck!
05-01-13, 12:06 AM
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BIKES Available....
18" tire size
https://www.subito.it/biciclette/bici...a-60485566.htm
decals say columbus tubing-I think a respray.
and campy bits....cheap!
https://www.subito.it/biciclette/bici...a-59318708.htm
this one has campy cranks,and deraileurs
https://www.subito.it/biciclette/bici...o-54751490.htm
baby olmo 100€
https://www.subito.it/biciclette/bici...i-63783473.htm
18" tire size
https://www.subito.it/biciclette/bici...a-60485566.htm
decals say columbus tubing-I think a respray.
and campy bits....cheap!
https://www.subito.it/biciclette/bici...a-59318708.htm
this one has campy cranks,and deraileurs
https://www.subito.it/biciclette/bici...o-54751490.htm
baby olmo 100€
https://www.subito.it/biciclette/bici...i-63783473.htm
05-02-13, 06:28 PM
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Oh man! You've just reminded me about the little Falcon that has eluded me for this whole thread! But wait, there's more! Now there is a 54cm Falcon San Remo in the mix! As of last Friday!
No pictures yet! No bikes yet! Trying to do this with as little cash as possible! Wish me luck!
No pictures yet! No bikes yet! Trying to do this with as little cash as possible! Wish me luck!
06-11-13, 10:22 AM
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BIKES Available....
18" tire size
https://www.subito.it/biciclette/bici...a-60485566.htm
decals say columbus tubing-I think a respray.
and campy bits....cheap!
https://www.subito.it/biciclette/bici...a-59318708.htm
this one has campy cranks,and deraileurs
https://www.subito.it/biciclette/bici...o-54751490.htm
baby olmo 100€
https://www.subito.it/biciclette/bici...i-63783473.htm
18" tire size
https://www.subito.it/biciclette/bici...a-60485566.htm
decals say columbus tubing-I think a respray.
and campy bits....cheap!
https://www.subito.it/biciclette/bici...a-59318708.htm
this one has campy cranks,and deraileurs
https://www.subito.it/biciclette/bici...o-54751490.htm
baby olmo 100€
https://www.subito.it/biciclette/bici...i-63783473.htm
06-12-13, 05:03 PM
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I have a Shogun Katana junior frame/fork if anybody wants to buy it. I can take pictures if anybody is interested. It is red and white.
08-12-13, 01:50 PM
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Bringing this back up as the 8 y.o. wants to start doing criteriums. Any leads? Need a light frame, good components, and 24" wheels. Something like her big sis's Viner junior.
08-12-13, 07:27 PM
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02-25-14, 05:20 PM
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I want one please! any new leads? or members with ones they are trying to part with...my daughter has just started riding a 12inch kids bike and is about to turn 4 years old. so something on the smaller side of small. Even if I do have to wait a couple years till she can ride it, it'd be nice to get started with it sooner.
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I want one please! any new leads? or members with ones they are trying to part with...my daughter has just started riding a 12inch kids bike and is about to turn 4 years old. so something on the smaller side of small. Even if I do have to wait a couple years till she can ride it, it'd be nice to get started with it sooner.
500A (20") bikes are somewhat more common. Search for "Gitane Midget Racer" and good luck.
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02-26-14, 08:47 PM
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This Dave Scott Ironman is still for sale in my area. Seller has listed it at 48cm. $200 OBO
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FWIW, I've got a Nishiki mixte with 24" wheels. It's incomplete but all the important stuff is there and it's shiny. If there's any interest I'll take some photos and measurements. I don't need any money for it but you gotta pay shipping.
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Just FYI, this little C&V 24" bike is for sale at VeloCult in Portland .
531. Looks very nice. I have no idea what they are asking.
531. Looks very nice. I have no idea what they are asking.