Forum: Classic & Vintage

I've not received this frame yet. But, I am already wondering if I should repair the paint and clear coat it ‚ just send it off to get powder coated — NOT the forks obviously. There is no a big choice here in Japan. I don't know how to get to the coater directly. The deal is you take the frame over...

I just ran across a Humber Riveria. Labels say that it is made in England. Lugged frame. Older, but in decent shape. I took pics, but cannot seem to get them to load. I'll keep trying to post them, but does anyone know anything about this bike or the company? I didn't pick it up, but i can go back...

Trying the new forum by posting two new additions First is an ATALA from the seventies .looks nice but not a high end bike the next is a 1940 Schwinn Cycle Truck.I havent cleaned it yet or done anything to it. http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii125/vincev_2008/atala1.jpg...

I have a 1982 Trek 613 with SunTour Components that someone gave me two years ago. I ride it regularly but really enjoy my kids bike with brake lever shifters a lot. I've been looking for a new bike but a mechanic friend of mine suggested I buy brake lever shifters and the related components and...

I have a 1972 road bike with a Campagnolo Record 52 & 49t half step chainring combination on the crankset. I want to keep the crankset but improve the range of the gearing, the bike has a 14-26 5 speed freewheel which I plan to keep. The dropouts are 121mm spacing. Can I move the inner ring to...

I have the opportunity to trade for either a Schwinn voyager (no seat or post, needs chain and TLC) or a Ross sport gran touring (rides great, shimano 600 components, brooks saddle,araya rims etc. needs tires and bar wrap). Both frames are good and both are my size. Whadya think?

well I had tought the new forum would be nice but... just how do I post a pic from my documents folder or does it have to be online somewhere already? also the fact that long threads, ISO, whacky Cl&Ebay, etc don't have a last page option is becoming annoying

Llong story short, I'm on the hunt for a touring bike for a good deal in good condition. This bike came up on CL and the seller is holding it for me. The size is on the top end of my range, and it looks to be in pretty bad condition. ...

Okay all you paint masters out there - I have scoured these forums for information on stripping and repainting bikes and see a lot about aircraft remover for stripping. Is there some prep work that needs to be done first? I am trying to strip a set of handlebars and the aircraft remover has...

I came across this bike in poor shape at a bike shop in the 'hood... so I bought it because the frame seemed well crafted. Junior size frame with 24" (520mm ERTO) rims. Solida 150mm cranks with French pedal threads, & 42-36 rings. Dura-Ace hubs (seems like a newer upgrade compared to the CLB...

Hello all, Last weekend I purchased a Peugeot PA 10E for all of seven dollars at a local yard sale. The bike is pretty, with the usual white paint and many decals, Brooks saddle, and beautiful details so characteristic of these French bikes. It worked in the sense that you could get on and...

What does the essential resto-bike builder's tool box look like? What are the real essentials? There are plenty of new, kitted bike works kits on Ebay. Does a focus on Campy equipped 80s frames matter? Thanks in advance for the advice! Reed

Going to Google it but thought I'd give you guys a shot first, I think its fun to try an ID a bike for a member, :thumb: found it in a heap of crapmart bikes in the neighborhood junk guys yard. Doesn't look half as bad as the pics make it look. ...

Hi there. Any info on what model this is? Im wondering what kind of tubing. Are KHSs any good? I see em around. All I know about this one is its got shimano 600. Doent sound too bad to me. Thanks http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/sgtdouglas/KHS.jpg