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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-24, 04:56 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,301,141
Posted By 1970bikes

Is it really a 1977 frame?

With only one photo to go on it is difficult but I suspect that the frame is later than 1977 and that it has been fitted with a earlier Campag groupset.
The top tube brake cable eyelets (from what...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-24, 03:05 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,277
Posted By 1970bikes

Well, that is a bit of a chroming conversation...

Well, that is a bit of a chroming conversation killer if ever I saw one. :fred:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-11-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 658
Posted By 1970bikes

Hmmmm, I have a Suntour Winner Pro 6 speed...

Hmmmm,
I have a Suntour Winner Pro 6 speed cluster that is super quiet as I presume the PO stuffed it full of grease.
This is despite Suntour warning specifically not to do this.

Works fine...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-24, 04:17 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 14,525
Posted By 1970bikes

Needs a pair of these on it. Rather rare I...

Needs a pair of these on it.
Rather rare I gather.


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-24, 01:02 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,066
Posted By 1970bikes

Gitane 531P thread lives again.

Not sure of the etiquette of bringing back old threads but my post should clarify some comments in this thread (or not)
NOS frame example of a Vainqueur with 531 Pro tubing, purchased from Europe...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,023
Posted By 1970bikes

LoL, have been cycling for 50 years and have...

LoL, have been cycling for 50 years and have never seen pedal axle extenders before. Interesting.

I always had trouble with toestrap (and heel) rub on my Campy cranks, these would have solved that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 914
Views: 312,598
Posted By 1970bikes

Very nice, You can tell that you have owned it...

Very nice, You can tell that you have owned it for a long time as you have taught it to stand up by itself :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 914
Views: 312,598
Posted By 1970bikes

Steve, from Sun Graphics is on the list. Thanks...

Steve, from Sun Graphics is on the list. Thanks for seconding that suggestion.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 914
Views: 312,598
Posted By 1970bikes

A nice early Merckx?

Well, Perhaps not. Try zooming in.
Painted by the Eddy Merckx factory in 1980 based on details contained on the steerer tube painting notes.

Note: Picture has been posted on another Merckx forum...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-24, 03:55 AM
Replies: 914
Views: 312,598
Posted By 1970bikes

Does this qualify? 2024 Project.

Actually a Kessels Eddy Merckx that some idiot powder coated very badly. The powder coat was full of lumps and bumps that showed from several feet away. A previous owner then happily painted over it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-29-23, 05:07 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 37,590
Posted By 1970bikes

Back in the day, we called 165 cranks velodrome...

Back in the day, we called 165 cranks velodrome cranks.

Are you going to ride on a velodrome? if not, stick with the longer crank.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-23, 03:28 AM
Replies: 21,799
Views: 3,133,248
Posted By 1970bikes

Read the Signs

The sign did not say anything about bicycle parking......

Photo taken earlier today.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-23, 02:50 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,704
Posted By 1970bikes

Good choice to save it! Must admit that, in...

Good choice to save it!

Must admit that, in the past, I have stopped looking when I realise that a bike is a starnost
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-27-23, 02:20 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,682
Posted By 1970bikes

Back in the Saddle

Almost Zilch due to a return of cancer and associated aggressive treatment.

Been back on the road this week however for some short rides and really hope to make it a much more regular event.
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