It's June. Show us your silver or chrome bikes.
06-13-25 | 05:09 PM
#376
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From: PDX
Bikes: Merz x 5 + Specialized Merz Allez x 2, Strawberry/Newlands/DiNucci/Ti x3, Gordon, Fuso/Moulton x2, Bornstein, Paisley,1958-74 Paramounts x3, 3rensho, 74 Moto TC, 73-78 Raleigh Pro's x5, Marinoni x2, 1960 Cinelli SC, 1980 Bianchi SC, PX-10 X 2
So the Ritchey won best original a the Albany show again and the very light green Merz full on touring won best restored.
the Ritchey got a fork "upgrade" over the winter as I finally got fed up with the fugly Tange unibrow and realized i could swap in the very tall Stumpy with some threading and fabbing up a way longer stub stem.
The fork cleaned up well compared to the nasty Stumpy frame that is slated for more eval and hopefully at least cleanup.
So got the fork threads extended and made a longer stub, got a longer bolt and it all went together ok, rides fine and looks good IMO.
Not a flattering angle.
There is another upgrade hopefully coming soon.
the Ritchey got a fork "upgrade" over the winter as I finally got fed up with the fugly Tange unibrow and realized i could swap in the very tall Stumpy with some threading and fabbing up a way longer stub stem.
The fork cleaned up well compared to the nasty Stumpy frame that is slated for more eval and hopefully at least cleanup.
So got the fork threads extended and made a longer stub, got a longer bolt and it all went together ok, rides fine and looks good IMO.
Not a flattering angle.
There is another upgrade hopefully coming soon.
Last edited by merziac; 06-15-25 at 08:39 AM.
06-16-25 | 08:03 PM
#378
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Joined: Jul 2014
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From: Central Illinois
Bikes: '86 Veloce, 72 Moto Le Champ , 72 Moto G.R., 75 Moto G.J. , 74 Moto G.R. frame, (2) 75 Moto G.J. mixte, numerous ballooners
1975 Motobecane Grand Record
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Black paint smudge on seat stay is factory applied ... it's under the clear coat.
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06-17-25 | 12:39 PM
#380
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From: Great White North
Bikes: 2013 Cannondale Caad 8, 2010 Opus Fidelio, 1985 Peugeot UO14, 1999 Peugeot Dune, Sakai Select, L'Avantage, 1999 Specialized Hard Rock, 1973 Raleigh Sport, Nishiki Probe
Partial silver, steel 1999 Specialized Hardrock. I was bequeathed the frame from a friend and had great plans for it. With limited resources, I gave it a 1X8 group set, Billy Bonkers tires and new pedals and grips. Fun to ride on trails or cruising down to the cafe.
06-18-25 | 10:10 AM
#381
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Joined: Sep 2021
Posts: 168
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From: Calgary, Canada
Bikes: 1981 Schwinn (Panasonic) Le Tour Tourist 10 speed, 1972? Hiawatha 10 Speed, 1988 Schwinn (Giant) World Tourist w/Shimano FF System, 1971 Schwinn Super Sport (refurbed and ready for sale) 1986 Miyata Terra Runner (now refurbed and ready for sale)
l'd have loved to have that bike as a fun ride, however.......for me with that XL frame it would be like sitting on the top floor of a double decker bus that they have in London.
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06-18-25 | 10:13 AM
#382
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From: Calgary, Canada
Bikes: 1981 Schwinn (Panasonic) Le Tour Tourist 10 speed, 1972? Hiawatha 10 Speed, 1988 Schwinn (Giant) World Tourist w/Shimano FF System, 1971 Schwinn Super Sport (refurbed and ready for sale) 1986 Miyata Terra Runner (now refurbed and ready for sale)
"1975 Motobecane Grand Record"
What a beautiful 'Cane, motogeek !!! I'm a sucker for silver bikes in general but, IMO, yours takes the blue ribbon.
What a beautiful 'Cane, motogeek !!! I'm a sucker for silver bikes in general but, IMO, yours takes the blue ribbon.
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06-19-25 | 06:45 AM
#383
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From: Minnesota
Bikes: a few
Man, I wish I was living near you !!! Why don't MY neighbours give away bikes like that ?? Instead all I see are crap dept store bikes from the PRC....with bad tires and lotsa rust.
l'd have loved to have that bike as a fun ride, however.......for me with that XL frame it would be like sitting on the top floor of a double decker bus that they have in London.
l'd have loved to have that bike as a fun ride, however.......for me with that XL frame it would be like sitting on the top floor of a double decker bus that they have in London.
06-27-25 | 01:29 PM
#384
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From: PDX
Bikes: Merz x 5 + Specialized Merz Allez x 2, Strawberry/Newlands/DiNucci/Ti x3, Gordon, Fuso/Moulton x2, Bornstein, Paisley,1958-74 Paramounts x3, 3rensho, 74 Moto TC, 73-78 Raleigh Pro's x5, Marinoni x2, 1960 Cinelli SC, 1980 Bianchi SC, PX-10 X 2
This one is here already but its back as promised.
It has a new original style fork built by the man himself.
Crazy, $$$$$$, biplane goodness.
It has a new original style fork built by the man himself.
Crazy, $$$$$$, biplane goodness.
06-27-25 | 07:17 PM
#385
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From: Manhattan & Woodstock NY
Bikes: 2024 A Homer Hilsen, 1992 Paramount PDG Series, 1991 Mercian King of Mercia, 1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, 1969? Falcon San Remo, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1970 Raleigh Pro Mk I
Month's almost over. Here's Mrs. ascherer's Grand Jubilé.
I've installed a triple since this photo. We'll be vacationing on Cape Cod after the 4th, so new pics a-comin'.
I've installed a triple since this photo. We'll be vacationing on Cape Cod after the 4th, so new pics a-comin'.
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2024 A Homer Hilsen, 1992 Paramount PDG Series, 1991 Mercian King of Mercia, 1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1970 Raleigh Pro Mk I, 1969? Falcon San Remo
Curator/Team Mechanic: 2016 Dawes Streetfighter, 1984 Lotus Eclair, 1975 Motobecane Jubile Mixte, 1974 Raleigh Sports, 1973 Free Spirit Ted Williams, 1972 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Philips Sport
2024 A Homer Hilsen, 1992 Paramount PDG Series, 1991 Mercian King of Mercia, 1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1970 Raleigh Pro Mk I, 1969? Falcon San Remo
Curator/Team Mechanic: 2016 Dawes Streetfighter, 1984 Lotus Eclair, 1975 Motobecane Jubile Mixte, 1974 Raleigh Sports, 1973 Free Spirit Ted Williams, 1972 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Philips Sport
06-27-25 | 07:40 PM
#386
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aka Tom Reingold
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From: New York, NY, and High Falls, NY, USA
Bikes: 1962 Rudge Sports, 1971 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Raleigh Pro Track, 1974 Raleigh International, 1975 Viscount Fixie, 1982 McLean, 1996 Lemond (Ti), 2002 Burley Zydeco tandem
merziac, that Ritchie is really something. What is that head angle? Memories of 1982.
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Blogs: The Experienced Cyclist; noglider's ride blog
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06-28-25 | 12:36 AM
#387
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From: PDX
Bikes: Merz x 5 + Specialized Merz Allez x 2, Strawberry/Newlands/DiNucci/Ti x3, Gordon, Fuso/Moulton x2, Bornstein, Paisley,1958-74 Paramounts x3, 3rensho, 74 Moto TC, 73-78 Raleigh Pro's x5, Marinoni x2, 1960 Cinelli SC, 1980 Bianchi SC, PX-10 X 2
merziac, that Ritchie is really something. What is that head angle? Memories of 1982.
ething. What is that head angle? Memories of 1982.I got so lucky on this, my size, great shape, cool as heck, etc, etc and then Tom decides to build new forks for them, win, win, win.
So far no ones sure of the year but with Campy RDO's its early and 82 could be a good bet.
06-29-25 | 11:41 AM
#390
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From: PNW
I've had 2-3 Moto pass thru for a refurbishing. The paint on these polish up so well they almost glow.
06-30-25 | 06:18 AM
#391
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From: Boston
Bikes: 2022 Soma Fog Cutter, 2021 Calfee Draqonfly 44, 1984 Peter Mooney, 2017 Soma Stanyan, 1990 Fuji Ace, 1990 Bridgestone RB-1, 1995 Independent Fabrications Track, 2003 Calfee Dragonfly Pro
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06-30-25 | 10:10 AM
#392
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From: PDX
Bikes: Merz x 5 + Specialized Merz Allez x 2, Strawberry/Newlands/DiNucci/Ti x3, Gordon, Fuso/Moulton x2, Bornstein, Paisley,1958-74 Paramounts x3, 3rensho, 74 Moto TC, 73-78 Raleigh Pro's x5, Marinoni x2, 1960 Cinelli SC, 1980 Bianchi SC, PX-10 X 2
06-30-25 | 11:00 AM
#393
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From: Democratic Peoples' Republic of Berkeley
Bikes: 1967 Paramount; 1982-ish Ron Cooper; 1978 Eisentraut "A"; two mid-1960s Cinelli Speciale Corsas; and others in various stages of non-rideability.
06-30-25 | 11:45 AM
#394
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From: Pac NW
Bikes: several Eddy Merz (ride like Eddy, braze like Jim!)
Sweetie doesn’t post here.
her 1971 Cinelli SC
some fun:
factory hand painted logo on bars
no date campy triple
merz smaller ring
Soma long cage
campy brakes but borelli handles. Why? Double QR means a wider tire can be used.
ridden constantly.
Oldest style Blackburn rack made Basket from container store
Pedals are EVO, a local company and won at a Portland Bike Happy Hour raffle.
Hand painted bars from factory when bought.
her 1971 Cinelli SC
some fun:
factory hand painted logo on bars
no date campy triple
merz smaller ring
Soma long cage
campy brakes but borelli handles. Why? Double QR means a wider tire can be used.
ridden constantly.
Oldest style Blackburn rack made Basket from container store
Pedals are EVO, a local company and won at a Portland Bike Happy Hour raffle.
Hand painted bars from factory when bought.
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06-30-25 | 12:03 PM
#395
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From: PDX
Bikes: Merz x 5 + Specialized Merz Allez x 2, Strawberry/Newlands/DiNucci/Ti x3, Gordon, Fuso/Moulton x2, Bornstein, Paisley,1958-74 Paramounts x3, 3rensho, 74 Moto TC, 73-78 Raleigh Pro's x5, Marinoni x2, 1960 Cinelli SC, 1980 Bianchi SC, PX-10 X 2
merziac, that Ritchie is really something. What is that head angle? Memories of 1982.
06-30-25 | 12:23 PM
#396
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From: PDX
Bikes: Merz x 5 + Specialized Merz Allez x 2, Strawberry/Newlands/DiNucci/Ti x3, Gordon, Fuso/Moulton x2, Bornstein, Paisley,1958-74 Paramounts x3, 3rensho, 74 Moto TC, 73-78 Raleigh Pro's x5, Marinoni x2, 1960 Cinelli SC, 1980 Bianchi SC, PX-10 X 2
Gotta put this here too since it is silver and its done now so.....
More here,
The Abomination, sinkhole, 77 Cinelli SC
More here,
The Abomination, sinkhole, 77 Cinelli SC
06-30-25 | 08:35 PM
#398
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aka Tom Reingold
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: New York, NY, and High Falls, NY, USA
Bikes: 1962 Rudge Sports, 1971 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Raleigh Pro Track, 1974 Raleigh International, 1975 Viscount Fixie, 1982 McLean, 1996 Lemond (Ti), 2002 Burley Zydeco tandem
Thank you. I wonder why it looks slacker than that. In any case, it's very cool.
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New York City and High Falls, NY
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“When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments.” — Elizabeth West, US author
Please email me rather than PM'ing me. Thanks.
Tom Reingold, tom@noglider.com
New York City and High Falls, NY
Blogs: The Experienced Cyclist; noglider's ride blog
“When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments.” — Elizabeth West, US author
Please email me rather than PM'ing me. Thanks.
06-30-25 | 08:40 PM
#399
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From: PDX
Bikes: Merz x 5 + Specialized Merz Allez x 2, Strawberry/Newlands/DiNucci/Ti x3, Gordon, Fuso/Moulton x2, Bornstein, Paisley,1958-74 Paramounts x3, 3rensho, 74 Moto TC, 73-78 Raleigh Pro's x5, Marinoni x2, 1960 Cinelli SC, 1980 Bianchi SC, PX-10 X 2
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