Retro Bicycle Thread

[DJR]

HOT DANG! That's awesome!!

I respectfully disagree!

[Loose cog]

Hi LC. Many thanks. I'll reach out to him. Would be interesting to find out more about the local history. Sean

Some info here https://mg.co.za/article/2013-09-13-00-fixed-assets-a-bicycle-frame-of-mind

[Patchelicious]

I had one too. Like the one below

 

Yes that one, but a slightly different colour.

 

Please if anybody knows of one....

[gorillasalid]

Hi all,

 

On the search for a 53 square South African built frameset. Eg. Hansom, du toit, Le Jeune, Alpina, Zion etc.

 

If anyone has something they want to part with, please let me know.

 

Thanks

[Loose cog]

Hi all,

On the search for a 53 square South African built frameset. Eg. Hansom, du toit, Le Jeune, Alpina, Zion etc.

If anyone has something they want to part with, please let me know.

Thanks

I have an original Le Turbo I am willing to part with.

Edited April 11, 2017 by Loose cog

[HeyYou]

Posted Yesterday, 18:49

Loose cog, on 11 Apr 2017 - 4:20 PM, said:

Hi Sean, I am afraid I don't have much info on SA built Peugeots but I am sure Heyyou will provide some info.

Hi LC. Many thanks. I'll reach out to him. Would be interesting to find out more about the local history. Sean

 

Hi Guys

 

I've looked through all my info and I have nothing on locally made Peugeots!!!!

 

But, I have written to Chris Willemse, he worked for Peugeot in the 70s, as per his biography on the CWC website. 

 

If anyone knows him personally, maybe they could ask him directly, to recall any info he has on Peugeot in South Africa. He might know someone who can fill in even more.

 

Does anyone know him well enough to give him a call???

[Jakkals.]

I have an original Le Turbo I am willing to part with.

but why? size?

[Loose cog]

but why? size?

52 cm centre to top (50 cm centre to centre)

top tube 53 cm ctc

[Eppie]

 

Posted Yesterday, 18:49

Loose cog, on 11 Apr 2017 - 4:20 PM, said:

 

Hi Guys

 

I've looked through all my info and I have nothing on locally made Peugeots!!!!

 

But, I have written to Chris Willemse, he worked for Peugeot in the 70s, as per his biography on the CWC website. 

 

If anyone knows him personally, maybe they could ask him directly, to recall any info he has on Peugeot in South Africa. He might know someone who can fill in even more.

 

Does anyone know him well enough to give him a call???

 

I will ask Glenzito, to ask Chris as he works there now.

[DJR]

I will ask Glenzito, to ask Chris as he works there now.

I wondered what happened to him. Couldn't find his shop the other day.

[seanp]

Hi Guys.

Thanks for all the advice with the links, etc and passing on your know how.

Glad we've got a long weekend coming up.

Plan on taking a day of "me time" - hope to spend some of it following your links, and it's links and so on.

 

Sean

[Barry_W]

its horrible but it all seems to work shift etc although the brakes leave a bit to the imagination(you imagine you will stop but you dont )

number - 30 711 stamped into the dropout but no number under the crank on frame

 

anyone? is it worth saving or should I just keep it as is (add oil)

 

Hi Bikebloke,

 

That's a very nice Peugeot, I wouldn't be in a hurry to re-paint it.

 

Strip it clean up and service it for a start. Don't use any sandpaper or steel wool please Spray oil and a brass brush used gently will remove the rust scale on most parts without damaging the plating or paint then use a bit of wax, even chain lube works, to stop it rusting again. Be carful of the decals and stickers so mild carwash and no solvents. If you want to freshen up the paint then you can gently polish it with car polish.

 

I love the patina on the old bikes as it is a connection to their history and you could still do a full restoration later if you are so inclined.

[seanp]

 

Hi Bikebloke,

 

I tend to agree with Barry_W. I'd say strip down completely, check for any issues and give it a good service. Perform labour yourself or get a friend with the knowledge and proper tools to assist, saving you the cost of a bike shop rebuild. Spend money on new cables, bar tape and brake pads. Then ride it for a bit. Gives you time to decide on whether you want to go forward with a full repaint.

Enjoy the process; it can be fulfilling.

 

Sean

[bikebloke]

interesting bio info on Gotty Hansen with nice info about dates of manufacture of various bikes by him etc

 

 

http://inthebunch.co.za/2012/12/gottys-got-all-round-legend-status/

Edited April 14, 2017 by bikebloke

[bikebloke]

iHi Bikebloke,

 

That's a very nice Peugeot, I wouldn't be in a hurry to re-paint it.

 

Strip it clean up and service it for a start. Don't use any sandpaper or steel wool please Spray oil and a brass brush used gently will remove the rust scale on most parts without damaging the plating or paint then use a bit of wax, even chain lube works, to stop it rusting again. Be carful of the decals and stickers so mild carwash and no solvents. If you want to freshen up the paint then you can gently polish it with car polish.

 

I love the patina on the old bikes as it is a connection to their history and you could still do a full restoration later if you are so inclined.

 

im not repainting it - just cleaned it up (no abrasives or solvents)

 

lots of derusting parts with coke and cleaning the chrome with metal foil etc

 

striped everything

replaced a broken axle

regreased everything etc

got a more period saddle (needs a recover) and tyres

new brake blocks for the still not very reliable brakeset

new cables and white outers

new white perforated period bar tape

will replace chain as its way sad

toe clips and straps

 

now that all the bits are clean it actually looks quite good despite the life time of knocks

 

I think it can stay this way its not an original bike if you respray it  so as per your advice iil wax polish it

 

ill stick a pic up when its done and ill ride it sometimes too

Edited April 14, 2017 by bikebloke

[DJR]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/campagnolo-c-record-group-set-/322477244925?hash=item4b152441fd:g:EFgAAOSwAANY6Mf2

 

Just in case someones' wife is doubting the financial wisdom behind hoarding old Campy parts as a retirement nest egg.......C-Record groupset for sale on E-Bay for about R25 000.