Retro Bicycle Thread

[broncoza]

Nice Evan those FIR wheels are stunning

[Loose cog]

Finally finished my Alan Carbonio after finding a crank and RD.

[Knersboy]

Finally finished my Alan Carbonio after finding a crank and RD.

Oh that is pretty.

 

Are those Ambrosio rims? I had a pair of red ambrosio rims on gipiemme special hubs on a Carlton track bike, they were beautiful.

[Loose cog]

Oh that is pretty.

 

Are those Ambrosio rims? I had a pair of red ambrosio rims on gipiemme special hubs on a Carlton track bike, they were beautiful.

Yes, Ambrosio Excellence Durex's. Still my favourite modern wheels! 

[Jakkals.]

Finally finished my Alan Carbonio after finding a crank and RD.

beautiful

[broncoza]

My Gios Professional completed and on the road for the first outing.

[Loose cog]

That rear valve stem looks dodgy. Do you know what year model the frame is?

[Underachiever]

Finally finished my Alan Carbonio after finding a crank and RD.

Pure retro porn!!!

[broncoza]

Not too sure on year Steve. Back wheel had a slow puncture on the ride and pulled the valve stem but the are also a bit long

[broncoza]

22 years old. What a beauty

That is very nice!

[Eppie]

The Gary Fisher conversion completed.

[slewk]

Hey guys

 

New to bike restoring so hope its okay i post a few questions

 

At the moment i have a 1960 Alpina and a late 80's peugeot that I'm working on

 

I need brake hoods for both, Alpina has Shimano, Peugeot has Suntour groupset

 

Pics attached

 

While I'm here I'm also looking for white and/or yellow brake housing?

 

If i can source this items in SA that would be great

 

Lekker

[Loose cog]

Try Woodstock cycles, they may have some Shimano hoods. Alternative is to import hoods.

 

BTW the Alpina looks a mid 80's model and not 60's. Post some more pics for a clearer view.

[slewk]

Try Woodstock cycles, they may have some Shimano hoods. Alternative is to import hoods.

 

BTW the Alpina looks a mid 80's model and not 60's. Post some more pics for a clearer view.

 

Ok cool thanks! will try woodstock cycles

 

I bought the Alpina last week and the guy said it was his grandfathers and claimed it to be from around that era

 

L

[slewk]

Alpina:

[Loose cog]

Ok cool thanks! will try woodstock cycles

 

I bought the Alpina last week and the guy said it was his grandfathers and claimed it to be from around that era

 

L

OK, the Alpina looks older. I was basing my comments on the brake levers which would appear to be an "upgrade" to the bike in the mid to late 80's.

 

I would recommend you search the net to establish and date the older parts of the gruppo to get a more accurate date of the frame. 

 

Here is a useful resource: http://velobase.com/ViewBrand.aspx?BrandID=b0cbe80a-c06e-4864-a3ab-dac2d4abd9e6&From=T