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I got banned from bikeforums for making fun of BlickBlocks and other moderators, but I'm back because I want to know more about this bike I just bought. This is cross-posted on the C&V forum.
Over the weekend, I picked up a Greg Lemond Le Vanquer track bike. It's lugged steel, definitely hand-made, but I'm not sure of the country on origin. It's definitely from 1989, because the steerer tube is dated. I've been searching all over the internet, and literally the only reference I can find to the Le Vanquer model at all is an old thread on the Road forum. Here's a photo (I stupidly did not photograph the logo in any detail, but you get the idea).
So what is the deal with this frame? A one-off, or something mass-produced and sold be Lemond? I'd love to know more.
Reply fast, because I'm probably going to be deleted again!
Over the weekend, I picked up a Greg Lemond Le Vanquer track bike. It's lugged steel, definitely hand-made, but I'm not sure of the country on origin. It's definitely from 1989, because the steerer tube is dated. I've been searching all over the internet, and literally the only reference I can find to the Le Vanquer model at all is an old thread on the Road forum. Here's a photo (I stupidly did not photograph the logo in any detail, but you get the idea).
So what is the deal with this frame? A one-off, or something mass-produced and sold be Lemond? I'd love to know more.
Reply fast, because I'm probably going to be deleted again!
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Nice to see you back. A perma-ban for making fun of bb?
I can't tell you anything about the frame, but it is a nice looking bicycle.
I can't tell you anything about the frame, but it is a nice looking bicycle.
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Are those Campagnolo rims, too? Gorgeous.
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No, they're Mavic Open Pro CD4 rims. It only came with a rear wheel, which is a Campy Record, which happens to be laced to the same rim as my other set of track wheel (vintage Dura Ace hubs laced), which is why the front and rear wheels match. I'm going to sell the rear, along with the Turbo saddle and the Campagnolo seatpost, and I haven't decided whether to sell the 3TTT Pista bars and use my Nitto 123AAs, or vice-versa.
Sorry for the crappy photos. I'm a pretty awful photographer.
Sorry for the crappy photos. I'm a pretty awful photographer.
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Some dude in italy...
[JellyMeetsJam No more concept? I loved that bike, but this frame is a beauty too.]
I re-evaluated my bike usage. My surly's my "trick bike / commuter / beater / snow / rain" bike... and my Casati is the proper track ride and for laps at the park.
[JellyMeetsJam No more concept? I loved that bike, but this frame is a beauty too.]
I re-evaluated my bike usage. My surly's my "trick bike / commuter / beater / snow / rain" bike... and my Casati is the proper track ride and for laps at the park.
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How did you locate this dude in Italy that had that frame? I know you don't want to give away any insider info...but if it wasn't eBay I'm perplexed.
It seems as if folks in SF and NYC are able to locate some amazing frames. I don't know if that is because you live in cities with millions of people, if there are more bike shops, or if you just have better sweet-as bike radar...
I'd love an old, unique steel frame. Anyway, nice frame, John.
It seems as if folks in SF and NYC are able to locate some amazing frames. I don't know if that is because you live in cities with millions of people, if there are more bike shops, or if you just have better sweet-as bike radar...
I'd love an old, unique steel frame. Anyway, nice frame, John.
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Heres my Road bike that was just Converted.
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I got banned from bikeforums for making fun of BlickBlocks and other moderators, but I'm back because I want to know more about this bike I just bought. This is cross-posted on the C&V forum.
Over the weekend, I picked up a Greg Lemond Le Vanquer track bike. It's lugged steel, definitely hand-made, but I'm not sure of the country on origin. It's definitely from 1989, because the steerer tube is dated. I've been searching all over the internet, and literally the only reference I can find to the Le Vanquer model at all is an old thread on the Road forum. Here's a photo (I stupidly did not photograph the logo in any detail, but you get the idea).
So what is the deal with this frame? A one-off, or something mass-produced and sold be Lemond? I'd love to know more.
Reply fast, because I'm probably going to be deleted again!
Over the weekend, I picked up a Greg Lemond Le Vanquer track bike. It's lugged steel, definitely hand-made, but I'm not sure of the country on origin. It's definitely from 1989, because the steerer tube is dated. I've been searching all over the internet, and literally the only reference I can find to the Le Vanquer model at all is an old thread on the Road forum. Here's a photo (I stupidly did not photograph the logo in any detail, but you get the idea).
So what is the deal with this frame? A one-off, or something mass-produced and sold be Lemond? I'd love to know more.
Reply fast, because I'm probably going to be deleted again!
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A few suggestions:
1. Get rid of those Kendas immediately. They are garbage and will not last long at all, especially in the city (if thats where you are riding).
2. Polish that fork! I saw pictures of the other version of your bike and the fork is easily one of the best features. Make it shine!
3. This is mostly a taste thing, but i would get a different saddle, mainly because it looks like that one is pretty cheap and too cushy but honestly its a personal preference thing.
Other than that great looking bike man. Enjoy riding.
1. Get rid of those Kendas immediately. They are garbage and will not last long at all, especially in the city (if thats where you are riding).
2. Polish that fork! I saw pictures of the other version of your bike and the fork is easily one of the best features. Make it shine!
3. This is mostly a taste thing, but i would get a different saddle, mainly because it looks like that one is pretty cheap and too cushy but honestly its a personal preference thing.
Other than that great looking bike man. Enjoy riding.
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How did you locate this dude in Italy that had that frame? I know you don't want to give away any insider info...but if it wasn't eBay I'm perplexed.
It seems as if folks in SF and NYC are able to locate some amazing frames. I don't know if that is because you live in cities with millions of people, if there are more bike shops, or if you just have better sweet-as bike radar...
I'd love an old, unique steel frame. Anyway, nice frame, John.
It seems as if folks in SF and NYC are able to locate some amazing frames. I don't know if that is because you live in cities with millions of people, if there are more bike shops, or if you just have better sweet-as bike radar...
I'd love an old, unique steel frame. Anyway, nice frame, John.
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The only downside is that the Lemond is a 52 ST and the Bridgestone was a slightly-more-comfortable 51. Both fit pretty well, though. Also, the clearance on the Lemond fork is so tight that I had to move from a 23c to a 20c in order to get the front wheel to even spin. But yeah, other than those two things, this Lemond has more or less made my year.
The best part is that the whole thing cost me $250. After I sell the rear wheel, seatpost and saddle, I should almost come out ahead on this bike.
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Well. After getting my E.G Bates back from paint I've decided to go with all black parts. This is the way it sits now. (Still waiting on my decals)
E.G Bates Track frame with Glow In The Dark Powder coat. 2 coats of white undercoat and 2 coats of Glow Green.
Campy Cranks, seatpost, rear hub. Dura-Ace front hub, velocity rims, etc......(Anyone got any Sugino 75 Black cranks or Miche Supertype seatpost they'd want to trade??)
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Enjoy
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E.G Bates Track frame with Glow In The Dark Powder coat. 2 coats of white undercoat and 2 coats of Glow Green.
Campy Cranks, seatpost, rear hub. Dura-Ace front hub, velocity rims, etc......(Anyone got any Sugino 75 Black cranks or Miche Supertype seatpost they'd want to trade??)
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Enjoy
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Fear the banana
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I usually ride with Mavic TT bar so riding with the straight bars are a little different. I was hoping that it would be easier to maneuver through traffic. I'm going to get a set of Black drop bars to switch from time to time so I'll have the option.
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There's no point is getting bars that are more narrow than your shoulders, as you seem to have learned.
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Fear the banana
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They are actually the width of my shoulders. I really haven't tested them out since the weather here has been pretty bad. The past few years all I've ever used are TT bars and Drops.
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so funny story, i used to own a langster. rode it three times. put a few parts on it. got sick spent a month
then my now ex-girlfriend sold it along with the trek i bought her and my s-works fsr
then my now ex-girlfriend sold it along with the trek i bought her and my s-works fsr
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looks like a tricomp
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