WOW! Since everyone else gets a polishing thread...
03-10-07 | 11:52 AM
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Bikes: 1954 Holdsworth 3 speed, 1969 Bob Jackson, 1988 Miyata Twelve Hundred (retired), 1989 Schwinn Paramount, 2004 Santa Cruz Blur Classic, 2012 Specialized P3, 2013 Specialized Roubaix Expert Disc
WOW! Since everyone else gets a polishing thread...
I stripped the WOW.
It was is such wonderful condition that I couldn't bare to think of not giving it a little polish with the Nevr-Dull and see what a virginal 32 year old group has under the dust and gunk.
I can't say I'm suprised but I am none-the-less pleased beyond comprehension.
PS. Did you know that smilies count as images?
It was is such wonderful condition that I couldn't bare to think of not giving it a little polish with the Nevr-Dull and see what a virginal 32 year old group has under the dust and gunk.
I can't say I'm suprised but I am none-the-less pleased beyond comprehension.
PS. Did you know that smilies count as images?
03-10-07 | 11:57 AM
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Looks great! Its wonderful to see the old parts come back to life as the grime and grit get lifted off.
And yes, I did know that smilies counted. Been bit by that a few times...
And yes, I did know that smilies counted. Been bit by that a few times...
03-10-07 | 12:00 PM
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Don't call me sir
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Originally Posted by cuda2k
Looks great! Its wonderful to see the old parts come back to life as the grime and grit get lifted off.
And yes, I did know that smilies counted. Been bit by that a few times...
And yes, I did know that smilies counted. Been bit by that a few times...
You were my inspiration
03-10-07 | 12:16 PM
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Bikes: '72 Bob Jackson; '82 Austro-Daimler Starleicht; '85 Scapin; '80 Peugeot PKN-10; '81 Trek 610; '87 Hunter Corsa; '72 Italvega and '75 Motobecane Grand Jubillee frames built into freewheel singlespeeds.
And you've still gotta love a bike with a "wOw" headbadge ...
03-10-07 | 04:55 PM
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From: Charlottesville, VA
Bikes: 1954 Holdsworth 3 speed, 1969 Bob Jackson, 1988 Miyata Twelve Hundred (retired), 1989 Schwinn Paramount, 2004 Santa Cruz Blur Classic, 2012 Specialized P3, 2013 Specialized Roubaix Expert Disc
Originally Posted by Dumpsterlife
Nice job, that must have taken some time!
What kind pedals are those?
What kind pedals are those?
The pedals are KKT.
Thanks
03-10-07 | 07:52 PM
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From: South of Raleigh, North of New Hill, East of Harris Lake, NC
Bikes: Specialized Tarmac, Specialized Roubaix, Giant OCR-C, Specialized Stumpjumper FSR, Stumpjumper Comp, 88 & 92Nishiki Ariel, 87 Centurion Ironman, 92 Paramount, 84 Nishiki Medalist
Quick, where do I buy Nevr-Dull? I think I'd like to try that on my Trek 560.
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03-10-07 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by roccobike
Quick, where do I buy Nevr-Dull? I think I'd like to try that on my Trek 560.
03-10-07 | 09:53 PM
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Don't call me sir
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From: Charlottesville, VA
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Humpty RIDES AGAIN!
just kidding. It's hard to ride with no chain.
The wheelset is for another bike. This baby gets whitewalls on Araya rims.
just kidding. It's hard to ride with no chain.
The wheelset is for another bike. This baby gets whitewalls on Araya rims.
03-11-07 | 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Alekhine
I have an almost Peter Sellers-like aversion to purple/lavender, but that's quite lovely! Good work, sir!
Looks great cmdr.
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03-11-07 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by USAZorro
Hey - it will be Easter soon.
Looks great cmdr.
Looks great cmdr.
Ya, it all falls together nicely with the Easter thing. Humpty Dumpty was, after all, an egg.
03-11-07 | 04:55 PM
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From: Charlottesville, VA
Bikes: 1954 Holdsworth 3 speed, 1969 Bob Jackson, 1988 Miyata Twelve Hundred (retired), 1989 Schwinn Paramount, 2004 Santa Cruz Blur Classic, 2012 Specialized P3, 2013 Specialized Roubaix Expert Disc
Anybody have some spare bunny ears for the easter ride?
03-11-07 | 06:06 PM
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From: Charlottesville, VA
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Originally Posted by cudak888
What frameset is that?
-Kurt
-Kurt
You can check the specs here:
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/275842-wow-classic-pictures-i-d-bike.html
