arendoog Posted July 1, 2012 Share What happend to the armstrong brand ? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/46935-retro-bicycle-thread/page/80/#findComment-1698821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chro Mo Posted July 1, 2012 Share Have been discontinued for a while - probably 30years or so. my brother had one in the 70s, and that's the last one I saw. on the web there are conflicting reports (each of which may be true) as to the genealogy of the brand. Apparently they were made under the TI umbrella by Raleigh, as well as being manufactured as a stand-alone company. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/46935-retro-bicycle-thread/page/80/#findComment-1698829 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartCoppi Posted July 1, 2012 Share the "silverlight" has grown on me. Especially the saddle and the red tape. noice. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/46935-retro-bicycle-thread/page/80/#findComment-1698854 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chro Mo Posted July 2, 2012 Share the "silverlight" has grown on me. Especially the saddle and the red tape. noice.Cheers, manThe red tape and honey saddle is me moving away from black everything- first brown saddle I have ever owned.I really enjoy the old bikes, especially in 531, as this suits my build (I'm never goIng to be small!) I have had true lightweight bikes in the past, but I find the lateral flex in some of these old bikes to be too much - you know, when you lay down power in a sprint out of the saddle, and you can immediately hear the front derailleur rubbing. Some beautiful bikes on this thread. Very inspiring. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/46935-retro-bicycle-thread/page/80/#findComment-1699293 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MintSauce Posted July 2, 2012 Share This one for MintSauce:http://www.classicre...liaghi_main.htm Thanks HC. Haven't been on that page in quit a while. Lots more bikes on there now. Was discussing what to do with mine again this weekend....still can't decide whether to paint or leave it as is Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/46935-retro-bicycle-thread/page/80/#findComment-1700387 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartCoppi Posted July 3, 2012 Share MS> What does the repair job look like? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/46935-retro-bicycle-thread/page/80/#findComment-1702088 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MintSauce Posted July 12, 2012 Share MS> What does the repair job look like? Sorry for the slow reply. Don't get onto the hub much these days. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/46935-retro-bicycle-thread/page/80/#findComment-1711915 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chro Mo Posted July 14, 2012 Share http://www.culturecycles.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/SHOT-011.jpgThat right there is an argument against the progress that modern frame materials have undergone. Just frikking gorgeous! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/46935-retro-bicycle-thread/page/80/#findComment-1714714 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuxstir Posted July 15, 2012 Share al little piece of history our secuirty guard at work uses Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/46935-retro-bicycle-thread/page/80/#findComment-1715271 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuxstir Posted July 15, 2012 Share Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/46935-retro-bicycle-thread/page/80/#findComment-1715276 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chro Mo Posted July 16, 2012 Share Hello, fellow retro enthusiasts. Here is my latest project: Early 1990s Francois DuToit hand-made frameReynolds 653 tubesetTange headsetPro handlebarsITM stem105 cranksSuntour shifters (Japanese, not Taiwanese) I have mixed and matched some stuff I had lying around: Tiagra 9sp RD105 FDShimano 8spd (12-28) cassetteSram 8sp chain. While not as pretty as my other bike posted here, this bike fits me as if it were made to measure, is super comfortable, and everything works perfectly. I might change the shifters for Shimano if I can locate some. Anyone? Thanks. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/46935-retro-bicycle-thread/page/80/#findComment-1716215 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartCoppi Posted July 16, 2012 Share The geometry looks racy. Really exquisite frame. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/46935-retro-bicycle-thread/page/80/#findComment-1716219 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAESTRO's Posted July 16, 2012 Share Ciocc, prononced..... Church, have recently relaunched their once popular San Cristobal frame. Columbus tubing, chrome rear stays, lugs and fork.......priceless. Enquiries welcome. PM for more details. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/46935-retro-bicycle-thread/page/80/#findComment-1716233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chro Mo Posted July 16, 2012 Share Very tasty looking frames! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/46935-retro-bicycle-thread/page/80/#findComment-1716236 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartCoppi Posted July 16, 2012 Share "priceless"? you mean free? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/46935-retro-bicycle-thread/page/80/#findComment-1716244 Share on other sites More sharing options...
javadude Posted July 17, 2012 Share I might change the shifters for Shimano if I can locate some. Anyone? Thanks. I've got some 8 speed Shimano 600 DT shifters somewhere, will dig around tonight and look for them. I Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/46935-retro-bicycle-thread/page/80/#findComment-1716755 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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