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vintage road bikes

for those who dig the vibe of the road bikes of the 70's 80's and early 90's with all their downtube shifting glory.

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Something for later in the year

Started by Marc A. Irwin Dec 25, 2014.

Velospace Pages! 4 Replies

Started by 8vPete. Last reply by Todd Boring Mar 26, 2013.

Campagnolo Gran Sport Crankset / Bottom Bracket Match Up 5 Replies

Started by SlyRed. Last reply by Moc Artsy Mar 18, 2011.

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Comment by Drew Bly on September 24, 2009 at 1:13pm
anyone interested in riding up to Milwaukee? I'm thinking about riding up one day soon, staying the night riding around to a few bars staying the night at a cheap hostel then riding back sometime the next day. anyone interested?
Comment by Moc Artsy on September 10, 2009 at 10:26pm
Hello Everyone,
This is my 1986 Prelude, with a lot of vintage upgrades. I finally found a 27" Campagnolo wheelset for it, but I was wondering if anyone can recommend a good source of 27" tires. Supposedly, there are still Michelins and Panaracers made in this size, but I have no idea where to buy them. I'm not so fond of the Forté kevlar tires from Performance Bikes.

Comment by Primitive Don on September 10, 2009 at 3:23pm
Daniel, almost as if on cue, someone on CL is selling derailleurs and other parts from a Schwinn Sprint:

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/1367869911.html
Comment by Alan Matejka on September 10, 2009 at 10:45am
Dan, working bikes has boxes of parts to dig through.
Comment by Daniel Villarreal on September 10, 2009 at 9:52am
I just got a 70's Schwinn Spirit. The owner previosly removed the front derailer and the shifting lever. Does anyone know where I can find one for my bike. I would like to have all original parts.
Comment by Eric B on September 3, 2009 at 8:07pm
I have a refurbished 1983 Peugeot. This is it's third incarnation as it was brutalized in a bad accident in August 2007. It is now a single speed and weighs a mere 21 lbs. I love the French and I love this bike!

Comment by Alan Matejka on September 3, 2009 at 5:30pm
I also have a couple of Japenese raleighs, found in the trash, and fixed up. I'm riding one tonight to the beverly cycling clubs event.
Comment by Gecko on September 3, 2009 at 4:59pm
Mine's a Taiwan-made (hi-ten steel) '89 Schwinn Sprint 27"/10spd to 700C/single speed convert. The only original parts on the frame are the fork/headset/stem and brake calipers/cables/housing. My parts bin provided the rest: Shimano 105 square taper cranks w/Wellgo SPD platform pedals, pink ano 42t chainring, Shimano cartridge bb, Shimano 3/32" 16t freewheel, Trek flat bars w/ODI bmx lock-ons, alloy bmx brake levers, Aurora/105 front wheel & Mavic/Suzue rear wheel w/Panaracer cross tires, Specialized saddle, alloy seatpost, and fenders from a 26X1 3/8" English racer. Weighs around 27lbs but rides very nicely on and off road.

Comment by Alan Matejka on September 3, 2009 at 11:36am
I have a 72 Schwinn super sport. I bought it new, when I came home from the army.
Comment by JRod on September 2, 2009 at 4:29pm
Guess I should be here since I'm on a '70s Schwinn. :)

 

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