Retro Bicycle Thread

[DJR]

Also looking for parts. Also missing original "Bianchi" crankset, hubs, bars, stem etc. Don't think I will find them any time soon. I have got a Magistroni cottered crank and Gnutti chain rings (Period). I do have the original Bianchi cottered axel thankfully. 

Browse a little on e-bay.......you might just find what you are looking for sooner than you think.......for more money than you think possible. I hate buying stuff on e-bay, but for the rarer hens' teeth, sometimes that seems the only way.

[Eppie]

Found an old Hansom bike that someone converted into a commuter with heavy wheels. Frame still in pretty good condition. Stripped and ready to be restored to one of Oom Gotty's time pieces.

[HeyYou]

Found an old Hansom bike that someone converted into a commuter with heavy wheels. Frame still in pretty good condition. Stripped and ready to be restored to one of Oom Gotty's time pieces.Hansom.jpgHansom2.jpg

 

Cool bike workstand Eppie, just wondering why it's not on the wall inside the house!!!  

[Loose cog]

Cool bike workstand Eppie, just wondering why it's not on the wall inside the house!!!  

In the TV lounge next to the bar fridge!

[Loose cog]

Would there be any objections to me posting some pics of my track bikes under this thread?

[Eppie]

Would there be any objections to me posting some pics of my track bikes under this thread?

Please share those pics. We should share more and build up our own database. When one look online for information on old and vintage bikes it is mainly from the UK or USA.

[Eppie]

Cool bike workstand Eppie, just wondering why it's not on the wall inside the house!!!  

The only other place the boss lady of the house allows my stand is in the garage. The one on the photo is for stripping and cleaning.

[Loose cog]

OK, here goes:

 

1950's Viking, English manufacturer. Nervex lugs with Reynolds 501 tubing - lovely horizontal dropouts

 

Zeus BB and pista crank with Campagnolo pista pedals

 

Campagnolo Record 20 hole large flange rear hub with Zeus large flange front hub. Fiamme red label rims

 

Fiamme stem and bars (temporary being used until I can find some steel Pista bars for original 3ttt Speciale stem

 

Zeus seat post and old Brooks trimmed saddle. Missing the Brooks metal badge on the rear if anyone has one?

 

[Eppie]

OK, here goes:

 

1950's Viking, English manufacturer. Nervex lugs with Reynolds 501 tubing - lovely horizontal dropouts

 

Zeus BB and pista crank with Campagnolo pista pedals

 

Campagnolo Record 20 hole large flange rear hub with Zeus large flange front hub. Fiamme red label rims

 

Fiamme stem and bars (temporary being used until I can find some steel Pista bars for original 3ttt Speciale stem

 

Zeus seat post and old Brooks trimmed saddle. Missing the Brooks metal badge on the rear if anyone has one?

Nice paint scheme, love the crank and pedals.

[javadude]

Love those old English track bikes. As a kid in the 80s I had an old chrome plated Carlton with Record kit. Even back then it was considered quite old.

[Loose cog]

Love those old English track bikes. As a kid in the 80s I had an old chrome plated Carlton with Record kit. Even back then it was considered quite old.

There was a chrome Carlton for sale in Johannesburg a few weeks ago and I was keen to buy it but pushed for funds for another project at the time.

[EvanB]

Hi Guys,

 

We are going to have a classic bicycle ride in The Cradle on Friday, starting at Something Country at 7.30. We will decide on the route on the day.

 

Bring friends/family/other riders bikes, parts, etc and after the ride we can have breakfast.

 

See you there

[Eppie]

Hi Guys,

 

We are going to have a classic bicycle ride in The Cradle on Friday, starting at Something Country at 7.30. We will decide on the route on the day.

 

Bring friends/family/other riders bikes, parts, etc and after the ride we can have breakfast.

 

See you there

Lucky dudes, have fun, I will have to organise one for the Cape Town Classics.

[Loose cog]

Hi Guys,

 

We are going to have a classic bicycle ride in The Cradle on Friday, starting at Something Country at 7.30. We will decide on the route on the day.

 

Bring friends/family/other riders bikes, parts, etc and after the ride we can have breakfast.

 

See you there

What intensity are you planning? (my missus wants to know whether she will be able to ride along)

[Loose cog]

My 1982 Alan:

 

Frame / Size / Year:

Alan Ilori / 54-53 / July 1982

Handlebars / Stem:
3ttt (tbc) / 3ttt

Headset:
Gipiemme record

Wheel / Hub / Rim / Tire:

Campagnolo record pista / Mavic GEL / Tufo S3 Pro

Crankset / Bottom Bracket:
Gipiemme record pista 165mm, 151 bcd / Gipiemme pista

Saddle / Seat Post:
Gipiemme GEL/ Campagnolo record 25mm

Pedals / Chain:
Suntour Superbe pista with Christophe straps / 1/8"

Sadly, I will be selling this Alan to make way for another Alan I am building up.

 

 

 

[Outriding]

What a great bike. Nice work

My 1982 Alan:

 

Frame / Size / Year:

 

Alan Ilori / 54-53 / July 1982

 

 

Handlebars / Stem:

3ttt (tbc) / 3ttt

 

 

Headset:

Gipiemme record

Wheel / Hub / Rim / Tire:

 

 

Campagnolo record pista / Mavic GEL / Tufo S3 Pro

 

 

Crankset / Bottom Bracket:

Gipiemme record pista 165mm, 151 bcd / Gipiemme pista

 

 

Saddle / Seat Post:

Gipiemme GEL/ Campagnolo record 25mm

 

 

Pedals / Chain:

Suntour Superbe pista with Christophe straps / 1/8"

Sadly, I will be selling this Alan to make way for another Alan I am building up.