Retro Bicycle Thread

[odon]

A bit of a side topic here. I'm looking to respray my vintage roadie however the original colour scheme might not really be exciting enough to re-introduce. So I would like to find some pictures of paint jobs which I can take some inspiration from. Are there any social media accounts, videos, or outlets that have really wonderful sprays? I've done some looking around and the only place with really pretty bike images is pinterest for some reason, albeit most of them were track bikes, which cold suffice to some extent. Cheers.

 

 

https://www.instagram.com/spectrumpaintandpowderworks/?hl=en

 

https://www.instagram.com/tunedbytyler/?hl=en

[odon]

I'm sitting with the same scenario. I will receive a modified classic frame back from David Mercer soon. It's a 2001 Cervelo Prodigy. It will need a respray or new colour  .

I've sprayed frames before, I'm a hobbyist painter (not professional). 

It is quite difficult to find something, as the classic steel frame tubes are thin in comparison with the new carbon frames, thus what looks good on the new does not necessary look good on our vintage frames.

I search google "images" for "custom steel frame paint" etc.. Also have a look at "Zullo" bikes for ideas (https://www.zullo-bike.com/telai-per-bici-da-corsa/pantarei/)

 

 

Aaah, I got that frame from Stan a while back (its a white one hey?) and it was in my stand by the time i realized that its too big for me. My dreamy heart eyes blinded me to the fact until that point! 

[DJR]

A bit of a side topic here. I'm looking to respray my vintage roadie however the original colour scheme might not really be exciting enough to re-introduce. So I would like to find some pictures of paint jobs which I can take some inspiration from. Are there any social media accounts, videos, or outlets that have really wonderful sprays? I've done some looking around and the only place with really pretty bike images is pinterest for some reason, albeit most of them were track bikes, which cold suffice to some extent. Cheers.

Talk to Mel at BMC. She is married to Jared who does the painting and she is responsible for the design behind his creations. They both are classic bike freaks as you will see from their collection displayed in the shop (she rides a rare 1980s Novi straight out the TdF) and she will come up with good ideas for doing something amazing but still classic.

[EddieV]

Aaah, I got that frame from Stan a while back (its a white one hey?) and it was in my stand by the time i realized that its too big for me. My dreamy heart eyes blinded me to the fact until that point! 

 

It's the one.    Looking forward to building it up as my new racer.   

[Flushing Shadow]

Starting to form...

 

 

 

25mm is enough

[NeverNotRolling]

Starting to form...

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25mm is enough

 

Cranks and Chainring is so nice, what is it? or is it stock Shimano that's been resprayed?

[Flushing Shadow]

Cranks and Chainring is so nice, what is it? or is it stock Shimano that's been resprayed?

it’s a stock Shimano FC-RS400 non-group crankset 

[Flushing Shadow]

It's ready! Sadly no sun to put that sparkle blue to work, but these pics will do;

 

 

Shimano 105 derailleurs

Shimano FC-RS400 50-34 crankset with Dura-Ace bb

Shimano Ultegra 6700 brakes with Kool-Stop dual compound pads

Shimano 6600 brifters (new old stock) 2x10

Shimano 6600 cassette 14-25 (because 50-14 is high enough)

Ritchey 4 axis stem and Logic curve handlebar

Ritchey seatpost 27,2mm

Terry Arteria lady saddle

Tange Seiki sealed headset

Hope RS4 hubs, DT Swiss Competition spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples, Ryde Chrina rims and Shimano Deore skewers

Continental GP 4 season tyres 25mm

King Cages bottle cages

Jagwire Cables

 

 

Sigma light on a SP outfront mount with cellphone above

Sigma rear light (with brake light integrated) on the seatpost

Vaude saddle bag

Not on the pic; Topeak pump and ESI handlebar tape, that will go on after everything is adjusted.

Edited July 5, 2020 by Flushing Shadow

[Flushing Shadow]

Taped the bar and the sun came out so it was time for a pic;

 

 

 

In about 10 mins it will be on it's first long ride!

 

Now i can start collecting parts for my Jan Janssen racer ????

Edited July 6, 2020 by Flushing Shadow

[S du Plessis]

There is occasional discussion on the forum where one can purchase tubing decals. I was able to purchase Reynolds Tubing Decals directly through the Reynolds factory last year at reasonable prices. The contact person, Emma Malone [mailto:emma@reynoldstechnology.biz], was also very helpful and fast and payment is trough PayPal, which is safe and easy. Details in attached in documents

Reynolds Replacement Decals.pdf

Reynolds Decal_1.pdf

Reynolds Decal_2.pdf

[The Ouzo]

CBR in Durbanville extended a carbon fork for me by inserting a section in the middle of the steerer tube . You can use alu that has both ends machined down . If too much of a hassle send the bike this way ...

Sorry I know I'm rather late to this, but I've been watching a youtube channel of a guy building a plane with a carbon skin and he has repeatedly mentioned the corosion aspect of Ali against Carbon, everytime he does something where any type of metal meets carbon he first insulates with fibre glass.

 

I dont know enough about it, just passing on what the guy repeated many times in his videos

[S du Plessis]

Thought I would follow my earlier debut to this forum with a bicycle brand that I have not yet seen shared on this thread before (I am working backwards and still have a 100 pages to go so I stand corrected). It is a Tesch S-22 San Marco from the late 80's and early 90's, but have not determined the exact date of this specific frame. What drew me to the frame was the True Temper steel, these days mostly used on golf clubs and according to the web, not making steel bicycle frame products anymore. I have a couple of steel bikes with European, UK and Japanese steel, but until this Tesch, not one with US steel.

 

 

Paintwork is unfortunately not in good condition, looks like previous owner used a commercial paint and nail brush to paint over scratches, whole frame is pock-marked with this touch-up paint. (you can see that on the chain stay photo close to the rear derailleur. Any advice how I can remove this touch-up without damaging the original paint is welcome as the decals are still good, so would like to keep that original if I can.

 

 

Full Shimano 600 tricolour groupset but the stem, handlebar and saddle are not period and needs to be changed.

 

 

According to the website Tesch’s claim to fame was the Tesch 101, a lugged-frame road bike. He had many other designs for specific uses but was most successful with his road bike designs. The Tesch S-22 was his last design featuring a fillet brazed frames with tight geometry.

 

 

The frame was constructed of special True Temper tubing, designed for Dave exclusively until the deal was cancelled by True Temper and was also sold to other US manufacturers. Unfortunately Dave Tesch died of brain cancer in 2003.

 

 

More info on Dave Tesch on http://davesbikeblog.squarespace.com/blog/2006/12/14/david-tesch.html

 

 

[Loose cog]

There is occasional discussion on the forum where one can purchase tubing decals. I was able to purchase Reynolds Tubing Decals directly through the Reynolds factory last year at reasonable prices. The contact person, Emma Malone [mailto:emma@reynoldstechnology.biz], was also very helpful and fast and payment is trough PayPal, which is safe and easy. Details in attached in documents

Amazing that a large company the size of Reynolds will still deal with small "walk-in" customers. 

[Wayne pudding Mol]

 

Thought I would follow my earlier debut to this forum with a bicycle brand that I have not yet seen shared on this thread before (I am working backwards and still have a 100 pages to go so I stand corrected). It is a Tesch S-22 San Marco from the late 80's and early 90's, but have not determined the exact date of this specific frame. What drew me to the frame was the True Temper steel, these days mostly used on golf clubs and according to the web, not making steel bicycle frame products anymore. I have a couple of steel bikes with European, UK and Japanese steel, but until this Tesch, not one with US steel.

 

 

 

Paintwork is unfortunately not in good condition, looks like previous owner used a commercial paint and nail brush to paint over scratches, whole frame is pock-marked with this touch-up paint. (you can see that on the chain stay photo close to the rear derailleur. Any advice how I can remove this touch-up without damaging the original paint is welcome as the decals are still good, so would like to keep that original if I can.

 

 

 

Full Shimano 600 tricolour groupset but the stem, handlebar and saddle are not period and needs to be changed.

 

 

 

According to the website Tesch’s claim to fame was the Tesch 101, a lugged-frame road bike. He had many other designs for specific uses but was most successful with his road bike designs. The Tesch S-22 was his last design featuring a fillet brazed frames with tight geometry.

 

 

 

The frame was constructed of special True Temper tubing, designed for Dave exclusively until the deal was cancelled by True Temper and was also sold to other US manufacturers. Unfortunately Dave Tesch died of brain cancer in 2003.

 

 

 

More info on Dave Tesch on http://davesbikeblog.squarespace.com/blog/2006/12/14/david-tesch.html

 

Closest place for some good paint advice carbonbicyclerepairs.co.za - number is on website

[S du Plessis]

The US made Tesch did not create too much excitement on this thread, so lets see of a Saffer will be more successful.

Bought this Cosmos a while ago. It has a Reynolds 753 frame with Shimano 600 group set on Wolber rims. I think it should have a 650 front wheel for the time trial set-up, but currently has the same size wheels and standard handlebar. Equipment and frame are however in very good condition.

[Prince Albert Cycles]

This came in for a check over . Must be at least 20 years old . Good condition but shifters are tired