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06-12-14 | 08:26 PM
#27
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From: Waukesha WI
Bikes: 1978 Trek TX700; 1978/79 Trek 736; 1984 Specialized Stumpjumper Sport; 1984 Schwinn Voyageur SP; 1985 Trek 620; 1985 Trek 720; 1986 Trek 400 Elance; 1987 Schwinn High Sierra; 1990 Miyata 1000LT
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Commence to jigglin’ huh?!?!
"But hey, always love to hear from opinionated amateurs." -says some guy to Mr. Marshall.
Commence to jigglin’ huh?!?!
"But hey, always love to hear from opinionated amateurs." -says some guy to Mr. Marshall.
06-13-14 | 03:09 AM
#28
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Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Berkeley, CA
Bikes: 72 Cilo Pacer, 72 Gitane GT, 72 Peugeot PX10, 73 Speedwell Ti,l, 75 Peugeot PR-10L, 80 Colnago Super, 81 Zinn, 85 ALAN Cross, 85 De Rosa Pro, 86 Look 753, 86 Look KG86, 89 Parkpre Team, 90 Parkpre Team MTB, 90 Merlin
That was an unprofessional paint job though I think it turned out nicely.
Is your Nishiki a similar pearl gray? I wish I could have kept my orignal color. Beautiful pearl with lots of depth...where it wasn't rusted. Tried to match the color as best I could (from a big book of paint choices held against the frame in natural light) using automotive paint, finished off with decals from Velocals. The original lug lining was a light blue, but I decided to use gold instead.
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06-13-14 | 07:48 AM
#29
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From: Philly
Wow! Much like that Nishiki was zombie. Nice job pulling it back from the dead.
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84 Bridgestone 400. 90's Basso Highway, 07 Rivendell AHH, 16 Clockwork All-Rounder , 22 Rivendell Roadini
84 Bridgestone 400. 90's Basso Highway, 07 Rivendell AHH, 16 Clockwork All-Rounder , 22 Rivendell Roadini
06-15-14 | 06:23 AM
#30
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Joined: Feb 2010
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From: Eugene, Oregon
Bikes: 2017 Surly Steamroller; Human Powered Machines Long Haul; 1996 Bontrager Race Lite; 1984 Trek 610 650b; 1993 Bridgestone RB-2
gaucho, did you have it sandblasted or anything first? My Professional is chromed under the paint, and I'm wondering if I get it blasted, will the chrome be gone too? I've had bikes blasted before, but never ones that were chromed underneath.
Mine's silver with chromed front lugs and a blue head tube. Paint's OK, but could be better. I'm thinking about doing it up in orange and leaving the chromed lugs exposited. Or, maybe olive green with a silver head tube and a silver panel on the seat tube.
Mine's silver with chromed front lugs and a blue head tube. Paint's OK, but could be better. I'm thinking about doing it up in orange and leaving the chromed lugs exposited. Or, maybe olive green with a silver head tube and a silver panel on the seat tube.
06-15-14 | 06:30 AM
#31
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From: Ocean County, NJ
Bikes: Looking for a Baylis or Wizard in 59-62cm range
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