Retro Bicycle Thread

[Stretched@Birth]

 

A mismatched collection of parts comes together...

 

The decals on the frame are a little tatty

 

 

So I think a respray is in order, and a lot of polishing. Dropped the hubs and rims off yesterday to be built.

 

Edit: spelling

Edited December 14, 2014 by Stretched@Birth

[quintonb]

ImageUploadedByTapatalk1418573105.987102.jpgA mismatched collection of parts comes together...The decals on the frame are a little tattyImageUploadedByTapatalk1418573289.654555.jpgSo I think a respray is in order, and a lot of polishing. Dropped the hubs and rims off yesterday to be built.Edit: spelling

Fortunately for you it's one of Daccordi's for simple paint schemes, so a respray is fairly easily done. Looks like a really nice bike. Looks like my size too????.

Keep us updated on the restoration.

[Stretched@Birth]

Fortunately for you it's one of Daccordi's for simple paint schemes, so a respray is fairly easily done. Looks like a really nice bike. Looks like my size too[emoji4].

Keep us updated on the restoration.

It's a 61cm CTC. I think I'm going to repaint it red, will have to source some decals.

 

Also need to find some cranks, the cranks I have are 170mm Campag road cranks, would like some 167,5mm track cranks. Oh, and will replace the pedals with something a little more modern.

[Loose cog]

 

A mismatched collection of parts comes together...

The decals on the frame are a little tatty

 

So I think a respray is in order, and a lot of polishing. Dropped the hubs and rims off yesterday to be built.

 

Yep Daccordi original decals were not very good, even the SLX I restored above wasn't that great.

 

The bike's looking good. If you can't find a track crank think about using the road Crandall with a 49T or 50T track chainring. Usually works and depends if you can get a good line withe the rear cog.

 

Let me know what BCD the crank is as I may have a chainring to swap for those pedals.

 

P.S. Let me know what pedals you are looking for as I may have some to swap for yours?

[Loose cog]

Anyone keen to join a social ride at the end of the month?

 

https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/113216-all-things-colnago/page-34?do=findComment&comment=2505241

[quintonb]

I will be there... Going to be cool to meet some upcountry guys...

[Slowbee]

 

 

OK, you lot. Need help tracking some history on this bike, and what I should be paying more or less ...

 

It is a KTM bike, old school as you can see from the pics. Even has a lug on the front wheel for a dynamo to attach. The back wheel has an special lock build as part of the frame. Anyone know any history ?

 

What sort of price should I be paying for this bike ?

 

Any help much appreciated.

 

From the website, it looks like a 1986 tourer formula, but any other history/help/advice would be great.

 

Especially on the price to pay for such an item.

 

 

[Warthog]

My better-half got me this for Christmas...

 

Edited December 19, 2014 by Warthog

[Maj]

Hey everybody, does anyone know where i could find a pair of cable housing stop adaptors for aluminium frame?

 

Oh wow, Warthog... your MUCH better half, you mean

Edited December 19, 2014 by maj

[Slowbee]

ok someone must know something about that KTM .....

[javadude]

ok someone must know something about that KTM .....

Must be from one of the many Austrian/German immigrants in your part of the world Slowbee. I dont ever recall seeing KTM back in the day. Only in recent years that they were imported.

[Slowbee]

Must be from one of the many Austrian/German immigrants in your part of the world Slowbee. I dont ever recall seeing KTM back in the day. Only in recent years that they were imported.

thanks Javadude.

 

I might go and get it for  single speed attempt.

[Loose cog]

Must be from one of the many Austrian/German immigrants in your part of the world Slowbee. I dont ever recall seeing KTM back in the day. Only in recent years that they were imported.

Agreed, they only came back into the country a few years ago. Try posting the bike on the UK https://www.lfgss.com site

[javadude]

thanks Javadude.

 

I might go and get it for  single speed attempt.

 

That looks like a perfect candidate.

[Ryanpmb]

Fun to watch.

 

[Chro Mo]

Saw that this morning.

 

Pretty cool stuff!