Retro Bicycle Thread

[Wazza_pe]

 

Some last minute training for Eroica: this gravel road riding is tough on the hands. Bike handled pretty well.

[Fat Boab]

Hi guys,

 

Looking at selling my Retro, indoor trainer ride.

Nobody seems to be able to identify it but it is a late 80's/early 90's alloy road bike.

I will sell it as a bundle with he jetblack trainer and industrial fan.

PM for more detail, open to realistic offers.

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Thought you were prototyping motor-doping for a second, with that fan drive!

 

Good luck with the sale.

[HeyYou]

 

Some last minute training for Eroica: this gravel road riding is tough on the hands. Bike handled pretty well.

 

I did 16km on a rutted road this morning (first ride in 7 weeks, I'll tell you why on Friday). Just as well, handlebar came loose; seat pin lock nut broke and I broke!!!!!

 

Will do it again tomorrow, hopefully nothing more breaks.

 

Rutted roads are the pits, I might double up on bar tape.

Much better on my dual sus!

[DJR]

I did 16km on a rutted road this morning (first ride in 7 weeks, I'll tell you why on Friday). Just as well, handlebar came loose; seat pin lock nut broke and I broke!!!!!

 

Will do it again tomorrow, hopefully nothing more breaks.

 

Rutted roads are the pits, I might double up on bar tape.

Much better on my dual sus!

That's what I do on all bikes I intend to ride.

[RocknRolla]

Thought you were prototyping motor-doping for a second, with that fan drive!

 

Good luck with the sale.

 

 

I thought it was a turbo....

[Wazza_pe]

I did 16km on a rutted road this morning (first ride in 7 weeks, I'll tell you why on Friday). Just as well, handlebar came loose; seat pin lock nut broke and I broke!!!!!

 

Will do it again tomorrow, hopefully nothing more breaks.

 

Rutted roads are the pits, I might double up on bar tape.

Much better on my dual sus!

 

Shame Vic, you had some bad luck there.

 

Corrugations from vehicles driving on the road make it seriously uncomfortable for any bike without suspension. I think all of us bigger guys are going to take some strain. I think it'll be necessary to stop quite often on the Eroica ride, just to give the body some respite.

[Loose cog]

Agreed. Good time to stop take in the views, have another sip of wine, etc. Its only 140kms!  

[Guest notmyname]

Guys I'm seriously searching for 600 tri colour leavers. Keep missing the offers in the clasifieds because I'm not at a desk for most of the day... Please... If anyone can help... much appreciated.

[Glenzito]

Guys I'm seriously searching for 600 tri colour leavers. Keep missing the offers in the clasifieds because I'm not at a desk for most of the day... Please... If anyone can help... much appreciated.

Hi, if it's brake levers you are looking for I have a set. They are not in 100% condition but you can have them for R350. Let me know?

[Hypernorth]

I look forward to meeting some fellow hubbers this weekend! 

[HeyYou]

TO ALL THOSE MAKING THEIR WAY TO MONTAGU FOR EROICA, DRIVE SAFELY, SEE YOU THERE.

[DJR]

TO ALL THOSE MAKING THEIR WAY TO MONTAGU FOR EROICA, DRIVE SAFELY, SEE YOU THERE.

See you there.

[Rolfalps]

TO ALL THOSE MAKING THEIR WAY TO MONTAGU FOR EROICA, DRIVE SAFELY, SEE YOU THERE.

Very sad to be missing out .Hope you guys all have a great time and hopefully see you next year .

[GT Jimmy]

So I stumbled across this thread and now the vintage bike bug has bitten!

 

My apologies for what is probably a re-re-repost, but where is a good place to start looking for a vintage steel frame? I'm hoping to find a Le Turbo in a 56cm or so (my dad had one so its pure nostalgia) but I am open to other brands.

 

Really keen to ride Eroica next year, so hopefully see a few of you chaps there!

[Guest notmyname]

So I stumbled across this thread and now the vintage bike bug has bitten!

 

My apologies for what is probably a re-re-repost, but where is a good place to start looking for a vintage steel frame? I'm hoping to find a Le Turbo in a 56cm or so (my dad had one so its pure nostalgia) but I am open to other brands.

 

Really keen to ride Eroica next year, so hopefully see a few of you chaps there!

I know that feeling.

[DJR]

I've posted tome pictures of Eroica here:

 

https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/157572-event-eroica-south-africa/