Retro Bicycle Thread

[DJR]

Who in SA keep retro cycling jerseys in stock? I sometimes see a few at Woodstock Cycle Works in Cape Town, but besides for them, which other shops carry a couple? I've recently had some big delays with things bought through EBay and if possible would like to buy local. I'm specifically looking for Eddy Merckx related bits, but will look at others too. Something like these:

Edited February 23, 2019 by DJR

[bikebloke]

Who in SA keep retro cycling jerseys in stock? I sometimes see a few at Woodstock Cycle Works in Cape Town, but besides for them, which other shops carry a couple? I've recently had some big delays with things bought through EBay and if possible would like to buy local. I'm specifically looking for Eddy Merckx related bits, but will look at others too. Something like these:

 

PM me i might have a few......

[RobN]

Hi all, I have a de'Lange 653 Reynolds steel bicycle that my uncle gave me, really good condition with full Campagnola set and wheels and Im looking for someone who can appraise it for me here in Cape Town for insurance purposes. First recorded ride was April 1988.

[DJR]

Hi all, I have a de'Lange 653 Reynolds steel bicycle that my uncle gave me, really good condition with full Campagnola set and wheels and Im looking for someone who can appraise it for me here in Cape Town for insurance purposes. First recorded ride was April 1988.

Talk to Nils Hansen at Woodstock Cycle Works about the value. There are so few de L'anges out there and they simply never come up for sale, and that makes it difficult to answer your question. You can also ask Jared Mahaffey at BMC in Salt River.

 

If you post an accurate list of the exact groupset, wheels and components, maybe some on here would try making a guestimate. From what I can see in the picture, the frame looks like it is in excellent shape. The groupset looks like Campy CRecord 8 speed, wheels are Campy, saddle a Rolls, seatpost looks like a Campy aero. All that makes for a valuable build on a rare collectable high end  SA built frame.

 

I think it can locally fetch about the same as an Italian bike of that quality, but remember that our local market is small. On EBay, who knows? There is not a single one advertised. Personally, I think somewhere between R10 and R15 000, but that is somewhat of a thumbsuck. I'm keen to find out what others think. 

[DJR]

Looks like Veloce or Mirage 8spd Dawid. definietly not C Record.

If that's the cased then the value comes down substantially  

Edit: I suppose it was wishful thinking that made me see C Record 

Edited March 21, 2019 by DJR

[Eppie]

Hi all, I have a de'Lange 653 Reynolds steel bicycle that my uncle gave me, really good condition with full Campagnola set and wheels and Im looking for someone who can appraise it for me here in Cape Town for insurance purposes. First recorded ride was April 1988.

I have one with 8 speed Veloce. Realistic value between R4500 and R6000.

[RogM]

 

Hi guys

 

So I acquired this tandem today, and would like to restore it.

 

I haven't checked everything properly, but would appreciate any advice, especially on how to handle the frame.

There is unfortunately damage to some of the decals and paintwork..

 

Many thanks in advance

 

Rog

Edited March 27, 2019 by RogM

[bikebloke]

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Hi guys

 

So I acquired this tandem today, and would like to restore it.

 

I haven't checked everything properly, but would appreciate any advice, especially on how to handle the frame.

There is unfortunately damage to some of the decals and paintwork..

 

Many thanks in advance

 

Rog

clean it first so you can see whats what -

you going to need to strip it/clean parts  regrease /replace bearings in BBs and headset etc so clean and strip off the parts first 

get wheels checked/trued and hubs serviced

i would recon once its clean it wont look so bad (i wouldnt imagine respraying it would not be realistic just leave the "patina" its part of its history like wrinkles)

new chains/cables

nice old simplex and huret if you are missing things i would imagine they can be found on bikehub

 

lekker old peugeot  i like saving them also

[RogM]

Thanks for the response BB..

 

So far, indexed steering and front hub. Back hub seems fine.

 

Chains and drivetrain look good, obviously need cleaning, and setting. 

Seatposts came out easily with Tool in a Can.

 

Most chrome and aluminium bits seem like they will clean up well.

 

Front non drive side pedal broken but usable.

Some exposed steel, with a bit of surface rust, but not structural far as I can tell.

I'm all for not re-spraying and leaving like is, how best to protect exposed metal? worth trying to match colour and touch-up?

 

Anyway, not bad for a twenty year garage queen... 

[Loose cog]

Cool Peugeot! Go to arts & crafts shop and look at miniature aircraft paints to match color. After good clean apply paint with small paint brush. Takes time but good finish can be achieved. Tricky part matching the paint. Go slightly lighter rather than darker. Takes time but worth it.

[bikebloke]

Thanks for the response BB..

 

So far, indexed steering and front hub. Back hub seems fine.

 

Chains and drivetrain look good, obviously need cleaning, and setting. 

Seatposts came out easily with Tool in a Can.

 

Most chrome and aluminium bits seem like they will clean up well.

 

Front non drive side pedal broken but usable.

Some exposed steel, with a bit of surface rust, but not structural far as I can tell.

I'm all for not re-spraying and leaving like is, how best to protect exposed metal? worth trying to match colour and touch-up?

 

Anyway, not bad for a twenty year garage queen... 

just be careful of that front simplex derailluer that attachment block is old plastic and they crack dont overtighten it - you can give some life to the plastic by giving it a squirt of the motor car product vinyl rubber plastic revitalising sprays (works on hoods etc also)

[RogM]

Thanks for the tips Loose cog and bikebloke 

[Loose cog]

just be careful of that front simplex derailluer that attachment block is old plastic and they crack dont overtighten it - you can give some life to the plastic by giving it a squirt of the motor car product vinyl rubber plastic revitalising sprays (works on hoods etc also)

I have one or two similar NOS Simplex derailleurs if you do!  

[RogM]

I have one or two similar NOS Simplex derailleurs if you do!  

 

Shot, I'll bear in mind!!

[Loose cog]

So over the past few weeks a mate of mine has experimented with having reproduction hoods made for brake levers that we can't readily get locally and have to import.

 

Campagnolo NR/SR and older style Shimano Dura Ace / 600 1st generation hoods were made and a few sold. The feedback has been positive, thank you.

 

I am pleased to advise that more moulds have been made and we are now ready to take orders for the following hoods:

 

Modolo

 

Using the best hood available to us we have made the left/right specific Modolo hoods to fit the Professional, Master, Speedy, Corsa, Team and Superprestige levers. 

 

Mafac

 

Again, using the best hood available to us we have made Mafac hoods for the Course and Competition none aero levers from the 60's to 80's

 

Suntour 

 

These none aero hoods are for the Superb Pro and Cyclone levers

 

Dura Ace ax

 

These aero hoods are for the ax groupset range and where often found in a powder blue color. We haven't experimented with blue as yet so only available in gum, chocolate brown, brown and black at this stage.

 

We are still taking orders for the following:

 

Campagnolo

 

Hoods for the Nouvo Record/Super Record levers

 

Shimano

 

Hoods for the 1st generation Dura Ace and 600 levers

 

Please place orders by sending me a personal message or WhatsApp (0730693979) for the hoods you require.

 

All hoods will continue to be sold for R485 a pair.

 

The hoods should be ready within the next 10 to 15 days.

 

The colors at the moment are NUDE (these hoods will darken after exposed to the sun and are only suitable for show bikes kept indoors), GUM, BROWN, CHOCOLATE BROWN and BLACK. See pictures but feel free to chat. 

Edited April 24, 2019 by Loose cog

[Loose cog]

So over the past few weeks a mate of mine has experimented with having reproduction hoods made for brake levers that we can't readily get locally and have to import.

 

The colors at the moment are #4 NUDE , #3 GUM, #2 BROWN, #1 CHOCOLATE BROWN and BLACK. See pictures but feel free to chat. 

PLEASE NOTE the nude hoods, #4 will darken to #3 gum color after exposed to the sun and may be suitable for show bikes kept indoors.

 

Edited April 25, 2019 by Loose cog