Retro Bicycle Thread

[Guest notmyname]

Ok, This is what she looks like thus far. I tried to keep it as original as possible so even though the stays are chipped the chrome is in ok condition and just needs some elbow grease. The red bit between the stays(rear break mount) is also still the original paint. I stripped the rest down to steel and had it primed and painted. It has 4 coats of red and 2 clear lacquer coats. I've ordered the decals from velocaio once applied I'll take it for the highlights and a final K3 clear coat and polish. As mentioned before the fork was re chromed by Sheffield in JHB.

[eddy]

Looks amazing Eddy. Cant wait to see it built up

 

 

I recall those before pics. Can't wait to see the completed bike.

 

Almost there. ...

Edited August 8, 2014 by eddy

[Spokey]

Not restored as such, but I "fixed up" this little 1989/90 Saracen Ruff Trax for the missus to use to cycle to gym. Tange steel frame, only 7 speed, I might upgrade it some time, however, it rides sweetly!

[Guest notmyname]

Not restored as such, but I "fixed up" this little 1989/90 Saracen Ruff Trax for the missus to use to cycle to gym. Tange steel frame, only 7 speed, I might upgrade it some time, however, it rides sweetly!

 

that's cool. I wish I still had my first mtb from around that era.

[quintonb]

So I am almost ready to send my 1986 Colnago Master Piu off for painting.

I am just busy polishing up the headtube chrome lugs.

They were painted over so I had to water paper the paint and undercoat off.

I completed the top lug last night and still have to complete the bottom one during this week.

Bike will go for painting this weekend.

The Silver/Blue is the colour scheme I have chosen, hoping it comes out like the one pictured.

Edited August 12, 2014 by quintonb

[javadude]

So I am almost ready to send my 1986 Colnago Master Piu off for painting.

I am just busy polishing up the headtube chrome lugs.

They were painted over so I had to water paper the paint and undercoat off.

I completed the top lug last night and still have to complete the bottom one during this week.

Bike will go for painting this weekend.

The Silver/Blue is the colour scheme I have chosen, hoping it comes out like the one pictured.

 

 

Thats my old baby. Glad it found such a good home.

[HeyYou]

Anyone remember these?

With any fondness?

[HeyYou]

Anyone remember these?

With any fondness?

[Loose cog]

Nope, what is it?

[nimthor]

 

Miyata with some vintage Dura Ace spotted in a market in Amsterdam.

[EvanB]

I remember someone using a Kirk in Natal in the late eighties/early nineties - intriguing frame

[quintonb]

 

 

Thats my old baby. Glad it found such a good home.

I can't wait for her to be completed... I will post pictures once done.

I love bicycles and I love them in as original state as possible, even if it means restoring to original...

[quintonb]

Anyone remember these?

With any fondness?

Yip that's a Kirk, magnesium alloyed frame if memory serves me right.

I stand to be corrected but I think they were investment cast, or something along those lines. Had loads of frames crack and break.

Nice bit of history.

Edited August 15, 2014 by quintonb

[Loose cog]

Until this post I had never heard of or seen a Kirk. That's what I love about this thread.

[HeyYou]

Yup, it's a kirk precision magnesium frame. Have one in my storage, which I'm going to rebuild one day!

[Loose cog]

Whilst in Fort Knox have a look for a spare Concorde that you may wish to sell.