Retro Bicycle Thread

[LeTurbo]

4 days, Mintsauce, that's impressive. Well, to me anyway, because I'm a tortoise where repairs etc are concerned. Very lovely bike - but yes, an old brown Brooks would be the shizz. (Actually, I don't know about old - aren't they supposed to shape themselves to the rider's bum, so it's a very personal, once-off thing.)

 

Gummibear, that's really interesting. So Bugatti were building bikes aarly, and Heartcoppi's pic is a restored version. Ettore Bugatti died in 1947 and the company struggled on into the 50s, so I wonder when this was made. He was an incredible engineer - they still can't work out how he made his hollow front axles on cars - but that one looks like it could be heavy with the 4-tube construction. Seems a bit over-engineered.

[MacDaddy]

And just as a matter of interest, how's this for clearance?

 

 

that bike is truly a piece of art dude. please leave it to me in your WILL

[Flowta]

Just got this today.

 

1989 Bridgestone MB1

 

Except for the tyres and the bar ends everything else is original. Will take some better pics in the morning.

Edited July 16, 2011 by Flowta

[dylankeyter]

What do you think of this? It's my reliable chromoly Cosmos road bike with 9 speed Shimano 105/Tiagra.

 

Don't know anything about the frame, please let us know if you do.

[MintSauce]

I'm in need of a seatpost. Looking for a 26.8mm. While I wouldn't mind a nice old school Campy unit, anything will do right now.

 

Let me know if anyone has anything. Thanks.

[bontie]

Old school fans, most hubbers are familiar with Nic and Stan's Bicycleportraits project, check this out!

 

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.258306820849769.80938.120630434617409&type=1

[urbanretro]

I am desperately looking for an old style Italian thread BB 115mm.....can anyone help?

[JLDAM]

Well, I got my CBT Italia, back from the paint shop and looking forward to putting it back together over the next few weeks. Got a complete C record gruppo, new San marco regal, brooks bar tape and a few other goodies to put on. I am quite happy with the paint job and should look good with the chrome parts.

[monkeyboy-CT]

if anyone is looking for new in the box campag record 8 speed cassete, i have one

[monkeyboy-CT]

Latest Woodstock Cycleworks creation_pinarello treviso SS

[LeTurbo]

Latest Woodstock Cycleworks creation_pinarello treviso SS

 

Check out the "What's your screensaver" thread - your Vitus is being used by Specialised <3! I didn't see the end result, but it sure is damn hot. But then you know I'm jealous of the buyer.

[LeTurbo]

Some interesting oddities here ...

 

http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/features/2011/08/bicycle-slide-show-201108?slide=1&mbid=social_retweet#slide=17

[Agter os]

Well, as indicated earlier, I am still working on my 1976 DHC bike - bought new for R 175,00 at that stage.

Everything still in working order, but although the bike spent some time on my trainer, I have not ridden it much.

Got demoted to the store room and eventually I decided to rebuild this into a SS.

 

Had some problems in getting the wheels cleaned - the chrome was badly pitted and dirty and nothing, not Brasso nor Burnishing compound could get anything right. Answer was to either buy new ones or get these re-chromed. But fear not, as steel wool came to the rescue!

Here I have to give thanks to John from Cajees Cycles in Boksburg for his help - the wheels look stunning!

When last did you see handle bar tape of 36 years old?

And, how about these safety brakes?

Just to show off the lovely DHC badge ...

I have some problems with fitting the chain (BMX - because of the wider free wheel sprocket at the back)as the derailler is in the way and not yet lined up properly. Anybody can advise me where to get any other tensioner for the chain as opposed to a derailler?

Brake cables will finish it off for now (still unsure as to whether or not I'd like to get this repainted - where will I get stickers again?) but I want to ride this as soon as possible.

Will keep you posted ......

[LeTurbo]

Dig those 80s brake levers, Agter os! I think the old paint gives it street cred, but that's just me.

[javadude]

Well, as indicated earlier, I am still working on my 1976 DHC bike - bought new for R 175,00 at that stage.

Everything still in working order, but although the bike spent some time on my trainer, I have not ridden it much.

Got demoted to the store room and eventually I decided to rebuild this into a SS.

 

Had some problems in getting the wheels cleaned - the chrome was badly pitted and dirty and nothing, not Brasso nor Burnishing compound could get anything right. Answer was to either buy new ones or get these re-chromed. But fear not, as steel wool came to the rescue!

Here I have to give thanks to John from Cajees Cycles in Boksburg for his help - the wheels look stunning!

 

When last did you see handle bar tape of 36 years old?

 

And, how about these safety brakes?

Just to show off the lovely DHC badge ...

I have some problems with fitting the chain (BMX - because of the wider free wheel sprocket at the back)as the derailler is in the way and not yet lined up properly. Anybody can advise me where to get any other tensioner for the chain as opposed to a derailler?

Brake cables will finish it off for now (still unsure as to whether or not I'd like to get this repainted - where will I get stickers again?) but I want to ride this as soon as possible.

Will keep you posted ......

 

I love your 'Daddies Homemade Crap' agteros, although yours isn't as crappy as the ones i remember from my youth.

[javadude]

Oh, and by the way, that bike has decent horizontal dropouts, so you dont need a chain tensioner at all.