Retro Bicycle Thread

[HeartCoppi]

She's a KOGA MIYATA, with the revered and noteworthy FM1 splined and trible butted tubing.

She's been documented on receipt and have enjoyed every minute taking off all the parts.

I will share pics but am holding it very close to my chest until I'm done with this project. It will take several months. Sorry about that.

Edited August 11, 2013 by HeartCoppi

[Tom Ezekiel]

My Eddy Merckx MX Leader finally completed. Campagnolo Record/Record Titanium groupset, Vento wheelset, Merckx pantographed Cinelli Oyster stem and Cinelli Volare SLX saddle. Just need to find a top cap for that stem ...

 

 

 

 

 

 

[HeartCoppi]

^ beautiful.

[LeTurbo]

My Eddy Merckx MX Leader finally completed. Campagnolo Record/Record Titanium groupset, Vento wheelset, Merckx pantographed Cinelli Oyster stem and Cinelli Volare SLX saddle. Just need to find a top cap for that stem ...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Too many porn pictures in one place! Sweet ride!

[Chowlsie]

I love reading this thread.

 

I came across some documents whilst doing some research on my bike. It's not too old, but really like the style of writing. You can almost imagine seeing the person drafting this document, pouring out his passion in trying to explain how their frames are made.

 

Once my bike is put back together I will post pics...it is carbon though, but i'm sure you don't mind.

 

http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r735/Chowlsie/BespokeBicycleCo1_zpsecd05e5a.jpg

http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r735/Chowlsie/BespokeBicycleCo8_zpse30a2cfa.jpg

http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r735/Chowlsie/BespokeBicycleCo3_zps6870d391.jpghttp://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r735/Chowlsie/BespokeBicycleCo7_zpsa112e46a.jpg

http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r735/Chowlsie/BespokeBicycleCo2_zps44e79724.jpg

[Chowlsie]

TVTs are legendary frames. I remember team "Z" (LeMond era) riding them and I would salavate everytime I saw one.

 

http://www.campyonly.com/images/retrobikes/2005/VELO_TVT_LEMOND_Z_16.JPG

 

Yeah they are awesome...I used to have the matching TT bike as well. But my dad sold it when I was still in school.

 

I really cant wait to get mine back on the road

[Chowlsie]

I also have one of these hanging in the garage. '92 C600 Crit geometry.

 

http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r735/Chowlsie/92C600_zps7d282abf.png

[Ryanpmb]

We've seen this frame...

 

 

...which has now been passed on to me (thanks Chro Mo! ).

 

So I guess I'll be building/ restoring the 'nervy' ride.

 

First attempt at a road build (never mind a slight restoration) so hopefully it turns out well.

[Chro Mo]

My Eddy Merckx MX Leader finally completed. Campagnolo Record/Record Titanium groupset, Vento wheelset, Merckx pantographed Cinelli Oyster stem and Cinelli Volare SLX saddle. Just need to find a top cap for that stem ...

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nice job, Emile!!!!

 

I didn't know you ventured into the murky depths of geared riding!

[quintonb]

I also have one of these hanging in the garage. '92 C600 Crit geometry.

 

http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r735/Chowlsie/92C600_zps7d282abf.png

 

My 1988 Cannondale Criterium "Black Lightning"

Dont have the original groupset so its a SS for now.

[HeartCoppi]

phooaar...super nice colour scheme on the team Z TVT.

 

 

Ryanpmb.... looking forward to seeing the completed bike.

[Ryanpmb]

phooaar...super nice colour scheme on the team Z TVT.

 

 

Ryanpmb.... looking forward to seeing the completed bike.

And I'm looking forward to the project. Will take some time, but I will keep the updates coming.

[Cg_S]

fondriest

[LeTurbo]

Just in case you don't know but - being on this thread - would want to ...

 

On Friday 23rd of August, at Woodstock Exchange, the Bicycle Empowerment Network (BEN) invites you to a unique Vintage Bicycle Auction. We are presenting 14 fabulous bikes, which have been fixed up and customized in cooperation with Woodstock Cycleworks and Ubuntu Bikes. From 4 pm there will be live music, beers, braai and bikes, and at 5 pm the auction begins. Come, and make sure to get hold of one (or more!) of these brilliant beauties!

 

Visit our event website at http://benbikesauction.org/

[Ryanpmb]

Looking for something like this...

 

 

1" headset for threaded fork and quill stem.

 

Anyone have this item (or something similar) that they are looking to part with/ sell?

[divernick]

I just started with this vintage Hansom build:

 

So far it has matching Shimano 600 tri-colour brake calipers and levers, Dura-Ace headset, SR Sakae bars and Sugino seat post bolt.