I still ride my '76 Superior. It's gets lots of attention from some folks.

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i1...PB010013a1.jpg

As recovered from a dumpster...
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x.../oldbike01.jpg

after a little effort...
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x...bum/ssaftr.jpg

Rode it like this (but with SPD's) for a couple of years but it has been recently replaced.

A new version of my 1973 Schwinn Varsity. It is now a Toursit-style bike.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...0090737-01.jpg

I know I'm looking at a Topeak bag, but I've never seen one with the expandable panniers that are that long. I like. :). What model bag is it?

I'll be passing a bike store, shortly. They stock a lot of Topeak bags. I will definitely check to see if they have that one.

A 1971 Raleigh Sports is my backup commuter.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2674/...37cd09bb_b.jpg

This is my 1988 Kuwahara Shasta fg / ss...

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/shastass1.jpg

Supramax it is a quick track MTX bag and it is great. Each side is big and hardy enough to carry two of my biggest science text books with room to spare.

I've never seen one with panniers that (almost) come down to the axle. Topeak bags were the first I checked out.
Although the rack bags themselves, are beautiful pieces of work, I thought the panniers only coming down about halfway
to the axle, looked ugly. I don't think that about your bag. I would have figured out how to use it with my RhodeGear rack.

http://queenmargot.com/velovelo/MarianneJuly2.jpg

1981 Motobecane Mirage. Not a thing wrong with any of the components after 28 years; the tires are the only replacement of original parts.

That IS a lovely bicycle.

It's lovely, but are you sure you don't want to mention replacement of the saddle or handlebar tape? ;)

Why are you nit picking? It's a nice bike and if the owner "forgets" a minor detail of two what the hell is it to you?:notamused:

I think the medium here got in the way. I'm just ribbing, and if I sound like I'm criticizing, it's because my tone of voice doesn't come through here.

Nice. I'm a big fan of All Pro. They might require slightly more frequent TLC than higher end bikes even of the same age, but overall hardy and reliable.

I believe they are called "race blades", I have a pair on mine as well...

Fancy that. Joeybike has something called "race blades" on his bike. Why am I not surprised?

Here is my commuter. 1980-something Cierra Road bike. Paid too much for it from a non-profit shop but at least its a green shop and all.

Only been a few months and I already want something better- this one weighs 40 pounds with all the accessories in the pic.

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos...8_310768_n.jpg

This is my new project. It was getting thrown out in the trash. Will be backup commuter and bike for my girlfriend for some rides. Planing on my first complete rebuild with this bike.
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos..._3518828_n.jpg

I average once a week on my Schwinn '62 Jaguar IV. It's my rain bike 'cause it has fenders. The only thing I had to do to it was have it re-spoked and new tires. Got it Christmas of '62. One speed and a Bendix brake. Really gives me a workout!

Got this Schwinn Le Tour Tourist (set up like a Le Tour) at Good Will for 5 bucks:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...ourTourist.jpg

Stripped it down the frame and cleaned everything, put it back together like this:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...8/FILE0006.jpg

Except, I put the platforms back on it recently.

Here's a larger picture if you want to see it up close:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...etourist82.jpg

What sort of rack should I get for it? It doesn't have eyelets on the seat stays, so I'll have to p-clamp it. I'd like something study enough for a light tour (a couple of medium panniers and tent on the back).

That Motobecane's a beaut, Veloria.

I've acquired yet another 20+ yr old clunker, and I think it's my new favorite all around ride. '87 Schwinn Traveler a buddy of mine found at Goodwill for $12.50. Lucky for me, it was too big for him. Got some 700c wheels to make room for fenders, nitto noodle bars n' technomic stem, and stole the Brooks from my other old Schwinn to bring it to life in style.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i.../Misfit102.jpg

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i.../Misfit104.jpg\
Rewrapped the noodles with the bike's original tape, which is still in pretty good shape.

This is my little about town commuter/grocery getter, a 1971 Schwinn Varsity. Picked up the frame for $10 on Craigslist. Put 700c wheels, flip/flop hub on the rear, cartridge bottom bracket...rides soooo smooth! My friends call it my 'Napoleon Dynamite' bike, but what do they know? :love:

Until last week I rode a 1946 Husqvarna to work--five kilometers along the sea in Tallinn, Estonia. The Husqvarna was made for the Swedish military and has a pistol case on the back end. I got tired of the green so I painted it red and gray (two colors I had).

It's a great bike but it weighs around 70 pounds (I actually don't know how much it weighs, but it's heavy enough the Swedes thoughtfully provided a carrying handle) and is tough when you have to change speeds frequently.

It will still get use, because due to the economic crisis, bike thefts have skyrocketed. I can only ride my new commuter (Schwinn Coffee) when I know I have secure parking.

Here it is: Attachment 115246 (You may need to turn your head 90 degrees to the right.)

Is that an Ideale saddle? Looks pretty cool and works very well on that bike.

I have posted this bike before in different incarnations. 1972 Schwinn Paramount P-15. I recently switched the Campy Triple to a Nervar / w46/30 rings. I am also digging the Rivendell Sackville large bag. It holds everthing and then some!

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For reference:

[IMG]http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k292/bylar13/030.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k292/bylar13/028.jpg[/IMG]

Nice bike fender1 - where did you get your bottle cages? or are they just hose clamped on? either way very nice set up