The weather is holding here, so I think I'll build my Kvale first.

There is an outside chance that I'll get to ride it before the snow flies.

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Beautiful frame Grady. Can't wait to see it finished.

I also suspect I'll get a few rides in on this Trek 710 before the snow, but then, it snowed very close to here yesterday.

Decisions, decisions.... Lucky duck.

i've ditched all of my winter projects at the beginning of this thread except the Taylor

That is an AWESOME looking bike!

I haven't got my last winter projects done yet.

Bring on the Taylor thread.

We'll savor that one.

Wasn't planning on going nutso with recent purchases.

These framesets I picked up presented unique opportunities, so I went for it.

Just means some oldies have to go this winter.

id love to but there hasnt been any progress. I need to get it in for paint somewhere. My 1870's house which we're trying to get ready for the market in the spring has been taking all my time. And my day job

Just converted my 72 Super Course to a fixie, and am adding fenders, new bars and bar tape for winter riding.


I'll probably start a thread on homemade wood fenderage for those who've been thinking about doing such a thing. A table saw, some clamps, glue and varnish and you're in business.

Columbus SL

Well, I did a count this morning 15 bikes total, 8 to sell, 6 completed and mine/my wife's, 1 to decide on. I will likely tackle these first because they will be the most fun.

'91 Trek 750 - 20.5" frame, lugged, to convert to drops, I think:


Lemond Tourmalet (56" frame, Reynolds 525, needs paint, refurb):


'94 Trek 750 (19.5" frame, True Temper OX, great condition, just bought last night):

I brush painted my first restoration, my white U08 and it looks good but to be honest the paint doesn't seem that durable. It was a latex based paint then I did the velocal labels and 3 coats of clear coat spray. What is your preferred method of repainting a frame? I have a Schwinn Super Le Tour 12.2 that I would like to repaint over the winter but using the best and most durable method.

Yeah, that's always the way it goes. Last summer I painted my Holdsworth, brushing on Rustoleum and between coats letting it bake in a solar oven. Just a wooden box with a plexiglass lid, painted black inside; but in direct sun it got up to 250 F every afternoon for a couple weeks and really cured. That was pretty good, and I have high hopes for that paint. We shall see!

I don't know how I'm going to bake this one, the sun isn't hot enough this time of year and it won't fit in the kitchen oven.

there is a great brick oven pizza place down the road. Might have to do some cutting to make it fit.

Fresh garlic and basil please.

Yeh this time of year I guess it just doesn't get hot enough but I did not know that the high heat cures the paint. Great information.

I have 3 winter projects.

The first project is a 1987 Trek 560 that I bought as a frame set with bars stem and crankset. I am doing a parts bin build. I am still trying to decide if it will have 7 speed 105 shifting or Sante ? If I really like it I am building up a 9 speed Ultegra group that may go on it at some point. If I sell it will be 105. The Brakes are Dia Compe.

The second project is a definite keeper. 1987 Schwinn Voyageur, all original but for the front wheel that I was told was stolen. She needs a full overhaul but should clean up well. I have a front low rack waiting for me from another forum member.

The third project is overhauling my second Schwinn Circuit. All original but the upgraded Dura Ace 8 speed downtube shifters, rear derailer, with an 8 speed Dura Ace rear hub and cassette. Needs a good cleaning and some touch up paint. I have two of them. The other is built up with Tri color 8 speed components and is my main ride.