Bicycles - Show Us What You Ride
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Dynacophil
I ain't Phil, I'm 'phile
made some changes... I am completely off those MAFACs... I switched back to Weinmanns, sidepull. the wires run perfectly, the installing and adjusting took just 30 minutes, no problems at all, also the old Weinmann grips look really good on that bar.
The frontbrake is now (temporarily) a 810, it will be replaced by a 730 next week, wich is the better size for the fork. The 810 has too long arms.
Those weinmann grips with the metallic red point fit perfectly. I will tape the bar with brown tape. Thought of leather, but too expensive.
Brown Bar tape up to the last bow before the stem...
The wire runs like it is made for this frame... much nicer then the MAFAC arrangement...
The seat is only until I get a slim brown leather seat again... I have an eye on a Motobécane seat in france
The frontbrake is now (temporarily) a 810, it will be replaced by a 730 next week, wich is the better size for the fork. The 810 has too long arms.
Those weinmann grips with the metallic red point fit perfectly. I will tape the bar with brown tape. Thought of leather, but too expensive.
Brown Bar tape up to the last bow before the stem...
The wire runs like it is made for this frame... much nicer then the MAFAC arrangement...
The seat is only until I get a slim brown leather seat again... I have an eye on a Motobécane seat in france
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spaceman
Registered Lunatic
There ya go, a lot of the best seats were branded for bicycle makers. :yes: I have a brown suede leather saddle, branded for Univega (though only with their older logo, so hard to ID), and a black patent leather saddle, branded for Cinelli, and those are the best seats I've ever used. :yes: Brooks & other suspended saddles "might" be better, but I'm not going to pay what they cost, to find out.
That bike's looking good. :thmbsp:
Dynacophil
I ain't Phil, I'm 'phile
thx, not it's last look, but it's going near to a final...
got it... 9,99... but 18€ shipping.
ARRAY
Super Member
Incredible.
I'll start off the inevitable puns by saying on this ride you grab the bull by the horns.
http://www.jennynordberg.se/html/jenny_nordberg_-_king_of_the_r.html
I'll start off the inevitable puns by saying on this ride you grab the bull by the horns.
http://www.jennynordberg.se/html/jenny_nordberg_-_king_of_the_r.html
Sunshine99
Active Member
This is my modified Globe Roll
getter365
H.H. SCOTT stereomaster
getter365's bicycles
For cruising, my Ice Green Trek 730 hybrid. I also use this for hilly bikeathons because of its low gear. It's great for trails but not the deep stuff because my tires are mainly for street use. Slighly older is my white/red Aluminun Trek 1000-a rather speedy ride. And I still have my first 10 speed (really 12 speeds) type bike, my black Fuji Gran Tourer. I love riding, just have to make the time for it. Glad to hear others here do too.
For cruising, my Ice Green Trek 730 hybrid. I also use this for hilly bikeathons because of its low gear. It's great for trails but not the deep stuff because my tires are mainly for street use. Slighly older is my white/red Aluminun Trek 1000-a rather speedy ride. And I still have my first 10 speed (really 12 speeds) type bike, my black Fuji Gran Tourer. I love riding, just have to make the time for it. Glad to hear others here do too.
soundmotor
super modified
Just moved this one for a James, my winter project. This Raleigh had a '75 dated AW hub and is aluminum color. It was not a Gazelle built Raleigh but all English -
ianj454
Active Member
I have an old Raleigh bike given to me by my great uncle. The bike is not 100% original has been repainted many years ago. Also the chrome rods for the breaks could use a good cleaning to remove all the surface rust. I wouldn't mind restoring this bike to close to original if its worth it. I don't have any pictures of my bike, but one identical to it from google. Anyone have any idea how rare it is?
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thefragger
Certified Crazy.
Love the Klein, Albowlly!!!
I sold my road bike last year (Cannondale R600 Saeco) because I don't really have anywhere to ride it, being out in the woods like I am. This one will never leave though:
It's a retro machine with overbar thumbshifters, Manitou II fork, and original Speedplay Frog pedals. I love it.
I sold my road bike last year (Cannondale R600 Saeco) because I don't really have anywhere to ride it, being out in the woods like I am. This one will never leave though:
It's a retro machine with overbar thumbshifters, Manitou II fork, and original Speedplay Frog pedals. I love it.
albowlly
Super Member
Love the Klein, Albowlly!!!
I sold my road bike last year (Cannondale R600 Saeco) because I don't really have anywhere to ride it, being out in the woods like I am. This one will never leave though:
It's a retro machine with overbar thumbshifters, Manitou II fork, and original Speedplay Frog pedals. I love it.
RayW,
You just can't beat a Klein hardtail! Nice Rascal! :thmbsp:
The Pulse was my first Klein and is currently in single speed mode.
The Adroit has been my main ride for 12/13 years.
pmsummer
simul justus et peccator
Not terribly rare. I've seen beautifully restored versions sell for $800 (including a new $200 Brooks saddle), and decent condition models (with light rust) going for $125.
Wes_in_VA
Super Member
Nice! I had the Q Race Carbon and really it. Unfortunately once I got trained as a fitter I found that the fit was terrible....
But then I got a ti Serotta and felt better.
I still miss that Klein, though. What a rocket!
Scuzzer
Fixed Bias
It's single speed and has a basket so that would score points but since it's not a fixie you lose all street cred.
