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01-23-24, 12:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 539
Posted By AdventureManCO

The Great 2024 Le Grande Garage Free-fest! FREE! 1980 PXN-10 - yes, another one!

Okay, I've been looking forward to doing this for a long time, so I'm really excited. I've been inspired to reduce the size of the collection/fleet/garbage pile. The inspiration for this has come...
01-04-24, 01:26 PM
Replies: 7,826
Views: 930,534
Posted By ascherer

I finished truing the tubular wheelset for my...

I finished truing the tubular wheelset for my Paramount last week. I used fiber Dremel wheels to remove the small amount of very old glue on them and today I mounted the new Vittoria Corsas, just in...
12-05-23, 02:34 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,605
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Another vote for TB14s, though to be honest, they...

Another vote for TB14s, though to be honest, they are right at 500g in 32h form. 23mm wide externally. They'll look great on that bike, and with those tires. I have the same brown wall (different...
12-04-23, 09:37 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,605
Posted By The Golden Boy

I have a set and like them- they look fantastic: ...

I have a set and like them- they look fantastic:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52059684991_6dea1910df_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2njkuBH)IMG_1728 (https://flic.kr/p/2njkuBH) by Dave The Golden...
12-04-23, 12:52 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,605
Posted By BertoBerg

Pacenti Brevet Out of stock until early next...

Pacenti Brevet

Out of stock until early next year though (ETA).

https://pacenticycledesign.co.uk/products/brevet-rim-700c
12-03-23, 10:58 PM
Replies: 7,826
Views: 930,534
Posted By djkashuba

Fender and lighting roughed in. Always takes a...

Fender and lighting roughed in. Always takes a few sessions for me to get it done.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53374615150_e03c0fbd1c_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2pjwRxm)
Gitane Gran Tour...
10-19-23, 12:35 AM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,130,293
Posted By Dfrost

Roger, You might want to find time for a visit...

Roger,
You might want to find time for a visit to gugie’s Atelier in Beaverton along with your Expedition. A bit more rake to that fork, so lower trail, might provide big improvements in front load...
Forum: Europe
10-02-23, 10:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,654
Posted By Frkl

also, it's worth mentioning that the mtb-kult...

also, it's worth mentioning that the mtb-kult owner is "one of us". he is an enthusiast too and his prices reflect this. He sells NOS stuff for the price you pay on eBay for worn, used parts. I order...
09-06-23, 03:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,190
Posted By RH Clark

Dang that's nice! I would have bought it too....

Dang that's nice! I would have bought it too. Nice score!
08-11-23, 08:49 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,190
Posted By squirtdad

non-fixie as a good reference for finding bikes...

non-fixie as a good reference for finding bikes with euro pricing OP may want to PM him and get some hints on good places to look
06-23-23, 12:11 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,128,776
Posted By Ged117

I decided to take a break from three-speeds for...

I decided to take a break from three-speeds for commuting and sell my Triumph. Looking for more of an all-rounder with nice range of gearing, I took to BF to see what others have done with older...
06-12-23, 10:43 PM
Replies: 1,919
Views: 106,658
Posted By AdventureManCO

For those of you that would like to see some...

For those of you that would like to see some hi-res, professional eye candy of the Eddy Rando concours, check them out!

https://www.flickr.com/photos/194064925@N07/sets/72177720308999977/
06-11-23, 08:35 PM
Replies: 7,826
Views: 930,534
Posted By Nemosengineer

Progress Report. I Hate Waiting... Everything I...

Progress Report.
I Hate Waiting... Everything I need to do anything is not here, all is at the frame builder. I have weeded the front yard, trimmed the trees, did the laundry to keep the wife...
06-07-23, 05:16 AM
Replies: 1,919
Views: 106,658
Posted By nlerner

I think the next project should be building up...

I think the next project should be building up the Confente with original parts from the Huffy.
05-21-23, 09:03 AM
Replies: 7,826
Views: 930,534
Posted By vp1337

My Puch Mistral, being close to "vintage"...

My Puch Mistral, being close to "vintage" completion as I've just scored a Flite for it. Reynolds 531 tubing, fully chromed under the paint, chromed front fork too. Full 105SC except for the headset...
05-16-23, 07:32 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,128,776
Posted By riverdrifter

I’ve posted this pic on another thread, but here...

I’ve posted this pic on another thread, but here is a 1994 Cannondale M700 that I did a mild restomod for my son. It was in pretty good shape when I got it, so it didn’t need much. It did require a...
05-16-23, 06:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 549
Posted By P!N20

You can get Challenge Strada Bianca clinchers aka...

You can get Challenge Strada Bianca clinchers aka open tubulars.

Vittoria Corsa is another option - the new graphics aren't as good as the old though. (Surprised to read that here, huh?)
05-16-23, 06:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 549
Posted By joesch

GP5000's w/ tan sides

GP5000's w/ tan sides
05-15-23, 10:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 420
Posted By 52telecaster

The tricolor stuff is pretty darn nice.

The tricolor stuff is pretty darn nice.
05-14-23, 02:55 PM
Replies: 7,826
Views: 930,534
Posted By bikemig

Cyclomondo is an eBay seller located in Australia...

Cyclomondo is an eBay seller located in Australia and has the stickers you want.

https://www.ebay.com/str/cyclomondo?_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l2563
05-12-23, 11:35 AM
Replies: 1,919
Views: 106,658
Posted By AdventureManCO

I would like to take a moment...or a few...

I would like to take a moment...or a few moments...or a few weeks, to address this.

Technically...you are correct. But we need to discuss our collective definition of 'finished'.

Most...
05-11-23, 09:28 AM
Replies: 1,919
Views: 106,658
Posted By AdventureManCO

Didn't you hear? Black is faster! Red is even...

Didn't you hear? Black is faster! Red is even faster (so the accents on the Le Grande offset the fact that it's not black) but silver is definitely slower.

Shoot. Time to break out the flat black...
05-10-23, 08:06 AM
Replies: 7,826
Views: 930,534
Posted By Yune_Garage

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/a108c52d_a57d_48c1_9a8d_23f3dc8dddb6_18ea114161738599f3055def437d96e340fb9d9b.jpeg...
05-08-23, 01:31 PM
Replies: 1,919
Views: 106,658
Posted By gilesa

As much as I admire this project, I think you may...

As much as I admire this project, I think you may have chosen the wrong Huffy model for Campaganalisation:
...
03-23-23, 06:40 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,097
Posted By daverup

If "ride all day" is a qualifier, I'd submit my...

If "ride all day" is a qualifier, I'd submit my Austro Daimler Ultima 531. Only problem is that it has a shortage of mounts and eyelets.
...
03-22-23, 11:35 AM
Replies: 7,826
Views: 930,534
Posted By ascherer

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1722x1292/aa103178_1f65_44de_ac69_0e0d236dfb8c_9ed830eb776e7ed65ff484fbe0c3b1db975b9397.jpeg
Reassembled the ‘72. Putting them together is...
03-22-23, 07:02 AM
Replies: 3,247
Views: 417,357
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

I've had great results with tape and no issues...

I've had great results with tape and no issues whatsoever. Plus, aligning the tire is very easy.
03-21-23, 07:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 861
Posted By rustystrings61

First, VERY cool bike. The Royal Force was the...

First, VERY cool bike. The Royal Force was the top of the Puch line. I have a Royal X (a 1976-only model) that my father purchased for me new in 1978, and it has the same frameset, just different...
03-19-23, 12:04 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,097
Posted By Pcampeau

The Royal Force is a nice bike! I think you made...

The Royal Force is a nice bike! I think you made a very good selection.
03-17-23, 03:35 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,097
Posted By Jeff Neese

Sorry I don't have a picture of the bike all by...

Sorry I don't have a picture of the bike all by itself. My 1983 Trek 720 (and me) in upper Michigan.
...
03-17-23, 09:46 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,097
Posted By 52telecaster

You pretty much described my journey the last few...

You pretty much described my journey the last few years.
03-16-23, 12:36 PM
Replies: 7,826
Views: 930,534
Posted By SJX426

In January I reported getting a Park 2.2 truing...

In January I reported getting a Park 2.2 truing stand.
I broke down and bought the base. My rational was that the stand was such a good price that overpaying for some plastic and a couple of parts...
03-14-23, 03:02 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,097
Posted By Mr. 66

Here is shot of the Trek 410 made of the .022...

Here is shot of the Trek 410 made of the .022 Ishwata
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_9673_7973c9031124e4abcd82797c08c86f8340568110.jpg
With minor upgrades, 700...
03-14-23, 06:54 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,097
Posted By rccardr

A rare one: '84 Raleigh Gran Tour, Reynolds 531c ...

A rare one: '84 Raleigh Gran Tour, Reynolds 531c
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1242/p1287664_befea754c41000aee4bf6ef720a507bc0f89ed46.jpg
03-14-23, 02:29 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,097
Posted By gaucho777

That would be a long list! I doubt there is any...

That would be a long list! I doubt there is any such list that is close to comprehensive. Then there are sport and randonneuring classes to consider. That said, I'd be happy to see this turn into a...
03-13-23, 12:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 433
Posted By rccardr

Yep, that will work, but there are also more...

Yep, that will work, but there are also more stylish mid-late 80’s Shimano clamps that will do the job and look more vintage-y.
Just avoid the ones with 4.5mm mounting bolts and you should be fine.
03-13-23, 06:36 AM
Replies: 7,826
Views: 930,534
Posted By janthenat

Having a go at building wheels for my gravel bike...

Having a go at building wheels for my gravel bike project. Re-purposing my Sun CR-18 rims with Shimano M525 disc hubs. So far, so good…
...
03-12-23, 06:29 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,498
Posted By non-fixie

In the mid-eighties many brands offered...

In the mid-eighties many brands offered randonneur type bikes. Excellent bikes for touring and commuting. Koga-Miyata Randonneurs can be expensive, as can the rare Gazelles Champion Mondial...
03-10-23, 11:52 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,498
Posted By DiabloScott

That would make a good thread - share some good...

That would make a good thread - share some good ones.
03-09-23, 05:09 PM
Replies: 7,826
Views: 930,534
Posted By VintageSteelEU

Since I will have to say goodbye to my Grand...

Since I will have to say goodbye to my Grand Sprint sometime soon and probably I'm not going to get a price that covers the value of the components, I decided to keep Mavic MA2 wheelset I've built...
03-08-23, 09:42 AM
Replies: 3,247
Views: 417,357
Posted By CV-6

Best method I have found courtesy Diablo Scott...

Best method I have found courtesy Diablo Scott (https://www.bikeforums.net/14283629-post4.html)
03-07-23, 05:02 PM
Replies: 3,247
Views: 417,357
Posted By CV-6

An unglued tire might hold okay. Putting glue...

An unglued tire might hold okay. Putting glue on at the time is an iffy proposition. Easier to pre-glue a tire and then you have a better chance on holding and spend less time at the side of the...
03-06-23, 04:34 PM
Replies: 7,826
Views: 930,534
Posted By Brad L

And the last batch. ...

And the last batch.

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/29691232_b31a_40b5_b84c_df39ce8bc228_337a26e638a3809107c362cd1b7fdf9fdb320889.jpeg...
03-06-23, 04:32 PM
Replies: 7,826
Views: 930,534
Posted By Brad L

More photos. ...

More photos.

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/fc6b1d4f_e124_4563_9a93_8846e28885ea_7a481ccc2849386eb97bc28e48b6bc178042ba3b.jpeg...
03-05-23, 11:17 PM
Replies: 3,247
Views: 417,357
Posted By CV-6

I have been using Miyata rim tape for nearly a...

I have been using Miyata rim tape for nearly a decade. Search those words and you will get plenty of results. There is a 20M roll that is the best buy, but there are shorter lengths available if...
03-03-23, 10:46 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 8,641
Posted By SJX426

Finally mounted the 52 with the 42 in combination...

Finally mounted the 52 with the 42 in combination with a refurbished Regina Elite from pastorbobnlnh with 14, 16, 18, 21, 25....
02-27-23, 02:46 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,921
Posted By Shadco

Paint the MTB red. You can thank me later. .

Paint the MTB red. You can thank me later.

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02-27-23, 02:12 PM
Replies: 7,826
Views: 930,534
Posted By CV-6

1946 Raleigh Lenton Sport. Purchased ten years...

1946 Raleigh Lenton Sport. Purchased ten years past from Ray Jr at then A-1 Bicycles. It had been a customer bike who I guess Ray came into when the owner passed. The owner toured with it and Ray did...
02-24-23, 03:15 PM
Replies: 7,826
Views: 930,534
Posted By 52telecaster

Working on my Austro Daimler that was gugied up....

Working on my Austro Daimler that was gugied up. Got the brakes and derailleurs working with my crazy gear choices. Still need to do lights and the low rider but first impressions are wonderful. It...
02-23-23, 03:11 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,518
Posted By Hondo6

UK source: ...

UK source:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/384299189136

Pretty sure they ship to most if not all EU nations.

Edited to add: the linked pulley should take care of issues associated with the 90+...
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