Retro Bicycle Thread

[HeyYou]

Finished this a couple of weeks ago, but have been setting up my photo shoot stuff, to try and get some professional looking pics.

 

I don't think they are too bad, though I hope I get better with time.

 

Thanks to DJR for the wheels, he certainly paid forward.

Thanks to LooseCog for the front tyre, still have 2 left!

 

Otherwise, I'd appreciate comments on the photographs  

 

[Loose cog]

Finished this a couple of weeks ago, but have been setting up my photo shoot stuff, to try and get some professional looking pics.

 

I don't think they are too bad, though I hope I get better with time.

 

Thanks to DJR for the wheels, he certainly paid forward.

Thanks to LooseCog for the front tyre, still have 2 left!

 

Otherwise, I'd appreciate comments on the photographs  

Pictures are great. The bike sucks. Italian, steel built with crappy groupset and parts!

[Anton Earle]

My Urban Terrain Bike taking shape nicely. I needed a quick and light singlespeed daily commuter (must be easy to lug up stairs) which can handle riding on pavements hopping on and off curbstones; and has some style associated....

 

The frame is a 62cm Tommasini Super Prestige, but the original 700c wheels only allowed max of 25mm tyres - making the pavement hopping tricky.... I have now had 650b wheels installed (19mm Mavic rims) which accommodate 35mm tyres. Just waiting for the extended length Dia Compe calipers to arrive. Looking forward to taking it for a ride soon. Weight is just over 9kg - easy enough to carry up to my office.

 

Got inspired by reading http://www.sheldonbrown.com/650b.html

 

My Urban Terrain Bike taking shape nicely. I needed a quick and light singlespeed daily commuter (must be easy to lug up stairs) which can handle riding on pavements hopping on and off curbstones; and has some style associated....

 

The frame is a 62cm Tommasini Super Prestige, but the original 700c wheels only allowed max of 25mm tyres - making the pavement hopping tricky.... I have now had 650b wheels installed (19mm Mavic rims) which accommodate 35mm tyres. Just waiting for the extended length Dia Compe calipers to arrive. Looking forward to taking it for a ride soon. Weight is just over 9kg - easy enough to carry up to my office.

 

Got inspired by reading http://www.sheldonbrown.com/650b.html

Took the UTB for a ride on Sunday morning - it is great! The 35mm wheels roll over rough spots int he road, but are still fast enough especially when pumped hard. Below are some photos of the bike showing that the 650b wheels with the 35mm tyres dont look much smaller than the 700c with 23mm tyres.

 

Also a photo of the sort of pavements i ride along taking my daughter to school by bike - explaining why the wider tyres are needed!

[HeyYou]

Took the UTB for a ride on Sunday morning - it is great! The 35mm wheels roll over rough spots int he road, but are still fast enough especially when pumped hard. Below are some photos of the bike showing that the 650b wheels with the 35mm tyres dont look much smaller than the 700c with 23mm tyres.

 

Also a photo of the sort of pavements i ride along taking my daughter to school by bike - explaining why the wider tyres are needed!

 

 

From the last pic I thought you were showing how quickly they can disappear in GP land

     

Edited May 16, 2016 by HeyYou

[GT Jimmy]

Any of you fine ladies or gents got a 56cm steel frame (complete bike or frame - down tube shifters) that they are willing to part with?

 

Please PM me if you do. This vintage bike bug is bad!

[Eppie]

I see it is a bit quiet here on the Retro front so I thought I would awaken things with some photos of my 1984/85 Peugeot Super Vitus 980 also referred to as PSV 10. I bought the bike from a guy who got it from another guy who brought it into the country from Germany. Apparently the parts are all original.I asked him about the reflector and he says this was quite common in Germany in the 80s. Also interesting how the seat post is fastened as on the last photo.

Edited May 17, 2016 by Eppie

[Loose cog]

Nice!

[Anton Earle]

CLASSIC RETRO RIDE

 

When:             Sunday 22^nd May

 

Time:              07:15-07:30 (we plan to leave at 07:45 sharp)

 

Where:           Something Country, 19 Driefontein road, Kromdraai, Muldersdrift (The Cradle of Mankind)

 

General:         We are having our next social get together/ride with a short 25-35 km out and back ride. There are options to turn around and shorten or lengthen the ride so everyone is welcome to come along. Please feel free to bring along friends, family and spectators.

 

A couple of the spectators normally stay behind at Something Country where you can enjoy a breakfast under in the lovely gardens.

 

You don’t have to have a classic, retro or vintage bike and anything goes. Single speed/fixed geared bikes welcome.

 

Bring along your parts, old gear or bikes you are wanting to sell or swap.

 

Afterward you are welcome to join us for breakfast and a chat. The venue arranges separate bills.

 

WhatsApp:    Please send me a WhatsApp on 0730693979 if you would like to join our classic retro ride group for regular updates, chat and information as to what is happening.

Looking forward to joining you for this ride on Sunday morning!

[HeyYou]

Finished my FANTINI at last.

 

I know very, very little about this frame. I bought it from

www.retrospectivecycles.com 

when I rode Eroica Britannia in 2014. They told me they bought it in Milan. I tried searching the webs and the only answer I received was from a US site, that said they thought it might be Canadian, as a German/Canadian made Fanini frames. Then about a year later I found that a US photographer, Joey Celis, said that he had imported a Fantini direct from Italy in 1985. 

 

I've tried to send emails to Joey, but not had a reply, not sure I should keep on, though he does seem a bit of a bike nut!!!!

 

Going by what I can see and what I know, my guess is the frame is early to mid 1980s. It came with hidden cables and the mounted Victory shifters (notice the TT style aero design). So I've used Victory front and rear derailleurs. The brake callipers, hubs and crank are

Gipiemme. Spokes are galvanised, but I stripped the wheels, soaked the spokes overnight in cheap vinegar and then rubbed each down with tinfoil.

 

Then I rebuilt and trued the wheels ,,,,, YES, did it myself. Very satisfying  

 

I've included a close up of the signature on top tube, maybe one of you sleuths can decipher it. I think the frame was made to honour(?) Alessandro Fantini who was an Italian professional road bicycle racer. Fantini died after a crash at the end of the sixth stage of the 1961 Tour of Germany.

 

I know I need a new flash to remove the shadows, but I'm broke, too much spending on bikes.

Edited May 21, 2016 by HeyYou

[HeyYou]

Pics

 

[HeyYou]

You'll notice some of the GIpiemme calliper parts are painted!!!

 

Short of re-chroming them, or finding a way to nickel plate them, I decided just to clean and paint.  

 

I've looked into nickel plating, as an option for these small parts, but not as easy as it sounds

[Warthog]

I am no roadie, but MAAAAN, that is REALLY one beautiful bike....

 

Well done!!!!

[Warthog]

And Eppie, that goes for the Peugeot as well...

[Badsam]

Pics

 

Wow HeyYou, really loving that unique frame! Any chance of maybe getting a close up of how the brake mounts to the fork? It looks mighty interesting. 

 

Also, I'm a really BIG fan of those brake levers! (Do you perhaps have another set for me?  )

[HeyYou]

Wow HeyYou, really loving that unique frame! Any chance of maybe getting a close up of how the brake mounts to the fork? It looks mighty interesting. 

 

Also, I'm a really BIG fan of those brake levers! (Do you perhaps have another set for me?  )

 

Sorry B, only the 1 pair of levers!!!!

[Eppie]

Just a heads-up. Drove all the way to Tokia to see this bike. What the ad doesn't mention is that the frame was cracked just above BB and repaired with a shoddy welding job. Also looks like it was resprayed. See the price has gone from R2500-R1500 http://www.gumtree.co.za/a-sports-bicycles-fitness/tokai/bianchi-road-bicycle/1001658347280910015116809

Edited May 24, 2016 by Eppie