Retro Bicycle Thread

[Warthog]

If it had a 3speed, it would be exactly like one I used to ride to school!

 

except mine was black!

 

Edit: Sturmy Archer of  course

I rode the exact same one as this to school, no gears.

 

Black was the standard colour, some were done in an ugly green, and a few in red.

[LeTurbo]

Hope this belongs here...

 

Hoooo. How much does that thing weigh? Amazing the weights we used to shift around as skinny little schoolkids ... but the youth of today! Etc, etc. Slowbee's looking for something comfy and upright for Audax - think this could be what he's after? Hehe.

[Warthog]

Hoooo. How much does that thing weigh? Amazing the weights we used to shift around as skinny little schoolkids ... but the youth of today! Etc, etc. Slowbee's looking for something comfy and upright for Audax - think this could be what he's after? Hehe.

 

About 17 kg... 

[DJR]

About 17 kg... 

Not bad if you imagine it as a downhill bike...

[Warthog]

Not bad if you imagine it as a downhill bike...

I wish...

 

Here is far more ups than downs- but I hear you....

[Guest notmyname]

What is the opinion on Rudge bikes. I've found two that need some love. Both are still as original as when they made the trip to SA from the UK.

[HeyYou]

While looking for a C Record FD online I cam across this site

 

http://www.cyclollector.com/gb/

 

Not much in stock, but prices are far less than eBay and postage is reasonable.

 

For those of you that hunt to interwebs!

 

edit: for example a VITUS 979 frame and fork for €170

Edited February 6, 2015 by HeyYou

[An3]

My Moser:

 

I would appreciate it if anybody can provide me with information on this bike.

I think it is probably a late 80s early 90s model.

Pedals need replacement.

[the nerd]

While looking for a C Record FD online I cam across this site

 

http://www.cyclollector.com/gb/

 

Not much in stock, but prices are far less than eBay and postage is reasonable.

 

For those of you that hunt to interwebs!

 

edit: for example a VITUS 979 frame and fork for €170

Send me a pic of the FD you need I have one but not sure what model.

[the nerd]

*Edit

 

Was on tapatalk and did not see you had posted a pic LOL... let me check the one I have. 

 

Anyone have one of these that you'd like to find a new home for?????

 

C Record FD

[HeyYou]

*Edit

 

Was on tapatalk and did not see you had posted a pic LOL... let me check the one I have. 

 

Thanks, appreciate it.

[HeyYou]

Another find, for those wanting replacement non aero and aero brake hoods.

 

Apparently these fit the Campag non aero brakes.

 

http://247cycleshop.com/epages/726cf202-99f3-48ca-823d-63e916b367ab.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/726cf202-99f3-48ca-823d-63e916b367ab/Products/603

 

georgehallscycle@aol.com

 

I bought 6 pairs, cost me £38.48, including postage to SA. Pretty cheap for 6 pairs.

 

http://247cycleshop.com/WebRoot/Store15/Shops/726cf202-99f3-48ca-823d-63e916b367ab/543B/B499/1CF6/33FE/696B/0A48/3539/F519/849368225566.jpeg

Edited February 9, 2015 by HeyYou

[EvanB]

 

 

A Colnago currently being rescued...

[HeyYou]

 

http://us10.campaign-archive2.com/?u=aa91201fae505b8956a1d7f19&id=579866f029&e=0dd9c9af9e

 

February 2015

 

Apertura Pre-Iscrizioni Pre-Registration Now Open Cari "Eroici",

oggi lunedì 9 febbraio alle 17,00 abbiamo aperto le pre-iscrizioni per L'Eroica 2015. Vi invitiamo a leggere il regolamento prima di pre-iscrivervi.


Grazie dalla Squadra dell’Eroica  

Dear "Heroes",

today Monday 9th February at 17,00 we have opened  pre-registration for L'Eroica 2015. We invite you to read the regulation before registering.

We remind you that pre-registration is only needed for men born from 1951 onwards. Ladies of any age and gentlemen born in 1950 or earlier (over 65) do not have to pre-register, but will be able to proceed directly to registration from 15th March onwards.

We take the chance to point out some of the news of the event's regulation:

Art.3 – Participation & Medical Certificate
Soon we will publish detailed information on the type of medical certificate required to take part in the event. We will send you a specific communication.

Art.6 - Criteria for Admission...
L’Eroica is a road cycling event for cyclists using Historical Bikes or Vintage Style Bikes and with all participants dressed in period cycle clothing...

Registration for Eroica Britannia is open and most of the 3,000 available spots have been sold already.
In the next few weeks we will publish the websites of all other events, which will take place according to the following calendar:

Eroica California - 12 April
Paso Robles, USA
(website live on 16th February)

Eroica Primavera - 3 May
Buonconvento, ITALY
(website live at the end of February)

Eiyu Japan - 17 May
Monte Fuji, JAPAN
(website live in March)

Eroica Hispania - 7 June
Cinicero, SPAIN
(website live in March)

Eroica Britannia - 21 June
Bakewell, ENGLAND
(website already live)

L’Eroica - 4 October
Gaiole in Chianti, ITALIA
(pre-registration open!)

We look forward to riding with you on the gravel roads around the world!

Thanks from the Eroica Team

Edited February 10, 2015 by HeyYou

[An3]

Check out this website:

 

http://vintagebikecalendar.com/

[DJR]

Thanks to a very generous Hubber (Le Turbo) who was willing to let me have a pair of classic Campy Shamal wheels at a very reasonable price, the Colnago Bititan is now another step closer to how I would like it to be. It runs like a dream on its new Continental Gatorskin tubbies and looks like the wheels were designed especially for it. It is my first ride to run tubbies, so, here's to no punctures!

 

Argue with me if you like, but bikes don't come much prettier than this.

 

Now, if anyone has a longish Campy aero seat post in 27,2 mm lying around for a reasonable price.......