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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-19, 12:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 961
Posted By GordoTrek

I have a 60cm 73 Holdsworth Mistral that I...

I have a 60cm 73 Holdsworth Mistral that I absolutely love, that one also has a good story if you want to read about it here...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-19, 12:30 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 19,900
Posted By GordoTrek

My '73 Raleigh Super Course that I brought back...

My '73 Raleigh Super Course that I brought back to life. Sat in the stand for months, coffee colored, nothing special about it and it fit me well. Just didn't do anything for me. I think it's mostly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-19, 08:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 961
Posted By GordoTrek

Bringing Holdsworth Professional back to life

I figured I would create a new thread here in the proper forum instead of using the appraisal forum thread. You can catch up on how I acquired this bike here...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-19, 06:57 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 12,134
Posted By GordoTrek

I'll Play! ...

I'll Play!

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1000x486/mw9bwq8_5c6b06fd89f41a22905d68b5b715617e63b358fc.jpg

68' Raleigh DL-1...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-07-19, 01:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,344
Posted By GordoTrek

I wanted to mention this bike also came in with...

I wanted to mention this bike also came in with two Schwinn Paramount P15s an orange 58cm the handlebars were also wrapped in the similar fashion. The 58cm is probably going to Ebay at some point....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-19, 01:31 PM
Replies: 7,826
Views: 930,149
Posted By GordoTrek

This Holdsworth Professional that I recently...

This Holdsworth Professional that I recently acquired. Definitely has been ridden. Years of nicks and scratches, grime, dirt, and 4000 layers of bar tape. ...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-03-19, 01:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,344
Posted By GordoTrek

tried the warm soapy water method, worked like a...

tried the warm soapy water method, worked like a charm.

I'm going with new cable housings instead of refurbing. This bike has had a ton of miles put on it, I think it's earned some new stuff.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-30-19, 09:08 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,344
Posted By GordoTrek

good on Velo-Orange, sending me replacements...

good on Velo-Orange, sending me replacements already, should be here today.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-27-19, 09:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,344
Posted By GordoTrek

Purchased replacement hoods from velo orange and...

Purchased replacement hoods from velo orange and tried to install them yesterday. :(...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-25-19, 01:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,344
Posted By GordoTrek

Update: The handlebars are a mess, I ended up...

Update: The handlebars are a mess, I ended up just cutting them right below the brake lever so could get the lever off. They were just cheap SR bars so nothing lost there. I'm currently waiting on...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-15-19, 10:45 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,344
Posted By GordoTrek

As a follow up, I just purchased this frame from...

As a follow up, I just purchased this frame from my good friends at R Community Bikes. I currently have it in the stand, all extraneous parts have been removed. The amount of bar tape on the bars...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-27-18, 12:12 PM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 838,581
Posted By GordoTrek

yep, mostly. I put fenders and a rack on her and...

yep, mostly. I put fenders and a rack on her and swapped out the old rusted Vbrakes for some newer parts bin ones. The tires are old and crusty so those are next. No pics yet.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-18, 06:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,394
Posted By GordoTrek

doesn't help that she has a fine layer of dust...

doesn't help that she has a fine layer of dust that i was too lazy to wipe off before i took the pic ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-18, 06:31 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,394
Posted By GordoTrek

Brakes are meh, front is better than rear. Both...

Brakes are meh, front is better than rear. Both are much better than the last DL-1 I owned. The out of true rear wheel is really the biggest pain right now. Westwood rims are not easy to true.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-18, 02:30 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,722
Posted By GordoTrek

just updated my post...

just updated my post (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1109062-my-next-build-68-raleigh-dl-1-a.html) on this lovely lady.. it belongs here as well though..
https://imgur.com/Mw9bWq8.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-18, 02:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,394
Posted By GordoTrek

I also wanted to point out, that I have a rhm...

I also wanted to point out, that I have a rhm custom saddle that I acquired from the man himself. Love the way it looks with this bike. Only thing that needs to be done, is replace the pedals and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-18, 02:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,394
Posted By GordoTrek

Ok, so a bit late. I got her ride-able in the...

Ok, so a bit late. I got her ride-able in the spring just in time for our local SeerSucker ride (think tweed ride but in the spring). I added a bell and a Hollandia rack/kickstand combo that I bought...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-18, 08:03 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,478
Posted By GordoTrek

ugh, is that paint all over the frame? If i were...

ugh, is that paint all over the frame? If i were you i would almost not want it back... good luck on the recovery. Hope you are able to restore her to her original glory. I had a bike stolen once,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-18, 01:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,849
Posted By GordoTrek

I actually got a trek 7.3fx out of my neighbor's...

I actually got a trek 7.3fx out of my neighbor's garbage last year that fits me like glove.
https://i.imgur.com/8V6s5tE.png

I was going to ride that during the winter but I chickened out....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-18, 01:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,849
Posted By GordoTrek

yep, 6'2".. so the 930 was always a little on the...

yep, 6'2".. so the 930 was always a little on the small side, but i never had much to compare to it. When I started riding more and more bikes in my size, the smallness of it started to become...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-18, 09:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,011
Posted By GordoTrek

i found the group at my local co-op R Community...

i found the group at my local co-op R Community Bikes. It also had the previous owners old SSN engraved in the back of it. kinda cool
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-18, 07:56 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,011
Posted By GordoTrek

i have a the arabesque group on my trek 412, with...

i have a the arabesque group on my trek 412, with a triple crank
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-18, 01:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,617
Posted By GordoTrek

i pulled one out of the garbage about 7 years...

i pulled one out of the garbage about 7 years ago. It's been hanging in my shed pretty much ever since.. nice bike. On the lower end of the schwinn lines but a nice rider. I think it was built in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-18, 06:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,849
Posted By GordoTrek

i made up my mind, i posted the 930 lastnight. I...

i made up my mind, i posted the 930 lastnight. I rolled her out of the garage filled up the tires and took her for a spin. The magic was gone, so I won't miss this one too much. I already have a guy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-18, 12:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,849
Posted By GordoTrek

Thanks for the input..i'm sensing a trend... ;)...

Thanks for the input..i'm sensing a trend... ;) the 412 is sweet and I do love the Vintage Treks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-18, 12:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,849
Posted By GordoTrek

the 930 has had many configurations. It was my...

the 930 has had many configurations. It was my first foray into bikes, it has a lot of sentimental value, but i just don't ride it. I used it pull my kids with and it has the attachment for the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-18, 11:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,849
Posted By GordoTrek

Which one to sell?

I've been going back and forth on selling my '82 Trek 412 for a few years, I don't ride as much and I would rather liquidate and save towards something else. I also have my '90 Trek 930 that I powder...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-18, 12:53 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,650,527
Posted By GordoTrek

I think this belongs here...

bike is cool.. worried about the owner...
https://rochester.craigslist.org/bik/d/bike-for-sale/6573303222.html
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-18, 08:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,578
Posted By GordoTrek

We have had one every year for the last 7 or...

We have had one every year for the last 7 or so... we usually do it in late October, followed by a Seersucker ride in the spring during bike week.
Pics from the events (https://imgur.com/a/BbZk4Ll)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-18, 07:55 AM
Replies: 7,826
Views: 930,149
Posted By GordoTrek

finally waking up from our upstate ny Winter. I'm...

finally waking up from our upstate ny Winter. I'm late to the game this year due to the weather. I have no desire to ride in ****ty conditions, and Rochester NY is an eyesore in late winter/early...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-18, 11:05 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 19,414
Posted By GordoTrek

My 1966 Franco-Suisse. ditched the city guards ...

My 1966 Franco-Suisse. ditched the city guards
https://imgur.com/n1sSGcK.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-18, 09:33 AM
Replies: 436
Views: 82,568
Posted By GordoTrek

umm considering 95% of the bikes I own are from...

umm considering 95% of the bikes I own are from the co-op.. ill just post the highlights:)

1960's Carlton Franco-Suisse
https://imgur.com/n1sSGcK.jpg

1970's Holdsworth Mistral...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-18, 02:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,882
Posted By GordoTrek

+1 Great Job restoring, any before pics?

+1 Great Job restoring, any before pics?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-18, 01:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,595
Posted By GordoTrek

it's Tange tubes, it's in really good shape i...

it's Tange tubes, it's in really good shape i picked it up during lunch.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-18, 12:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,595
Posted By GordoTrek

80's Panasonic DX1000

A buddy of mine at the coop saved this Panasonic for me, I've been sorta looking for a mid 80s japanese beater bike and we got this one on a donation. Said I could have the frame/cranks/stem/seatpost...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-18, 09:06 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,234
Posted By GordoTrek

i've been starting to do this, it's hard tho,...

i've been starting to do this, it's hard tho, some bikes i never ride but can't bring myself to let them go. I made a deal with myself however, If I purchase anymore then one has to go, (N+1)-1 and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-17, 12:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,297
Posted By GordoTrek

I think your front tire is on backward? the tread...

I think your front tire is on backward? the tread is going the opposite way of the rear
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-17, 03:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,285
Posted By GordoTrek

Beautiful, I don't think i've ever seen the "Tri"...

Beautiful, I don't think i've ever seen the "Tri" variation before. What are the advantages or differences from a traditional 500?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-17, 03:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,432
Posted By GordoTrek

wow, all good suggestions, thanks to everyone. I...

wow, all good suggestions, thanks to everyone. I think I will at least buy some wider tires and go from there. Originally I was considering doing a full conversion, but now I think a stepped...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-17, 03:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,432
Posted By GordoTrek

I've never commuted in the winter. This year I...

I've never commuted in the winter. This year I upped my commuting to about 1 day a week. I plan on trying to commute a few times during the winter. As far as what bike to use? It will be the Trek...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-17, 09:21 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,677
Posted By GordoTrek

Here is some more info on Spidel from velobase...

Here is some more info on Spidel from velobase (http://velobase.com/ViewBrand.aspx?BrandID=d01b7efd-33f0-4e4e-840e-43c87ebe1727) Those components are probably pretty rare considering they were made...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-17, 09:14 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,677
Posted By GordoTrek

That frame looks beautiful, you are probably...

That frame looks beautiful, you are probably right with the Michel, the panto seems to fit. I'm no french expert, but they will be along shortly. There is tons of info on how to free a stuck...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-17, 02:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 33,084
Posted By GordoTrek

yes, especially if it's the steel variety. Those...

yes, especially if it's the steel variety. Those are hot at the Co-op. I've owned 3, a 700, a 750 and a 7500, 2 were stolen, 1 was traded. Very versatile bikes
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-17, 07:55 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,709
Posted By GordoTrek

mine is a 73, no zeus dropouts to be seen. My...

mine is a 73, no zeus dropouts to be seen. My favorite Raleigh
https://imgur.com/SNYrcgy.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-17, 02:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,929
Posted By GordoTrek

I started out with one of those cheap china kits...

I started out with one of those cheap china kits for 50 bucks, it was great to get started and i still have most of the pieces. The bottom bracket tool, headset wrench, chain whip, hex keys and cone...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-17, 02:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,432
Posted By GordoTrek

Vintage Mountain Bike Conundrum

Ok, so I joined this forum in 2011, fresh off of resto-modding my 1990 Trek 930. Those of you that have seen my other projects know I like to Powdercoat. This was my first project, the bike that I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-17, 10:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,476
Posted By GordoTrek

yep exactly this, This storage area is for all of...

yep exactly this, This storage area is for all of our bikes we can't store at our main headquarters where we do all of our giveaways. more info here (http://rcommunitybikes.net/) about our coop.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-17, 10:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,705
Posted By GordoTrek

I mentioned this on another thread, but does...

I mentioned this on another thread, but does anybody know the orientation of the tour de france fenders? the shorty version? I installed them with the logo facing the back, but i'm not sure. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-17, 10:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,491
Posted By GordoTrek

that was my reaction, he did a really good job on...

that was my reaction, he did a really good job on it. He went for the updated decals like we all suggested.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-17, 10:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,476
Posted By GordoTrek

Huge Warehouse Sale 11/11/17, Rochester New York

My co-op is having a huge sale at our storage warehouse. We currently have way too many bikes to store and need to liquidate a lot. all bikes are being sold As Is. here is the CL ad...
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