Questions tagged [vintage]
Vintage is generally considered more than 50 years old, but in the bicycling world anything more than 20 years old is usually considered vintage as well.
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My Upgrade Plans [closed]
About that Nishiki Sport, here are my plans for it:
Phase 1:
Upgrade wheels to 700c from 27". I already have them.
Upgrade brakes to accommodate different size wheels.
Modify to 7-speed ...
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Nishiki Sport - Year/Model Upgrade Restrictions?
How do I determine the year model of my Nishiki Sport road bike? I have had it since the 1990s when I bought it at a garage sale. I finally started riding it in 2008/9. I rode it in a 40-mile ...
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I need help identifying this "Mystery Bike" (could possibly be a real ferrari?)
Good day to everyone,
So i have this really old bike.
I don't know its brand and model. The paint is still stock, and it has a Ferrari sticker with the name "Michael Schumacher" and ...
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Can age be determined by metals used on tricycle
I wasn't sure if I should add to my last question or start another. Sorry if starting another is an issue. But as I'm sanding down the entire Miami Sun tricycle to get horrible paint job and rust off ...
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How would I calculate age of this tricycle
I just purchased a Miami sun tricycle used and in very bad shape with rust. I'm starting restore process and luckily rust has not gotten to far into frame. I found a number under seat mount on bike ...
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Vintage 531 frame. Identify original make?
I rescued this bike from the tip a couple of years back and rebuilt it (in the UK). I am curious to know what the original make might be? The original frame had been badly repainted so no makers name ...
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Winter foot warmers for toe strap users?
I've used toe straps on my old Reynolds 531 bike for many years and prefer to use these over cleats. However, as I'm getting older I find my feet getting cold in the winter. Can anyone recommend some ...
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Can anyone identify this elderly tandem from the badge (pictured)
This is a tandem which I bought at least 20 years ago and it was far from new then. I have absolutely no idea who made it. This badge looks a bit like a bird or perhaps a dragon?
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Want to find out more about my Cannondale R900
I just bought what appears to be a Cannondale R900 polished aluminum road bike and am wondering about the year. Has the following ID on the bottom bracket: EI 08018 BE246 3BOW54
Also interested in ...
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Help identifying titanium frame based on serial number
I’m looking for help identifying the manufacturer of a titanium frame MTB, presumably from the 90’s. It has rim brakes, 26” wheels, and the bottom of the bottom bracket shell is stamped with “Made in ...
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What are the specs for a 1980 Schwinn Superior Road Bike?
Generally referred to as the Baby Paramount made with Reynolds 531 frame tubing and or Nervar dropouts and some of Campagnolo Gran Sport components and a Brooks saddle…
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Can I use substitute modern wheels for my vintage bicycle?
I have a 1970s Schwinn World Sport bicycle that has all of its original parts and in working condition except the wheels. The wheels it's designed for are 27s, circus tires. They are real hard to find ...
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What is the full name of this Cinelli bike model?
Tell me, does anyone know the full name of this Cinelli bike model? I will be grateful, thank you!
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Repair/Replace rim brakes with bottom cable routing
Ok people I need some knowledge around here. I'm working on fixing up my wife's bike. It's a wonderful classic Peugeot women's city bike. Mid 70s steel frame. I've run into the issue of the brakes. ...
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Help identify this very old bike frame
Few days ago I got as a present one very old bike frame which was almost completely stripped of paint few years ago and slight rust got on it on the surface. Only fork was in it’s original color, it ...
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Accomodating new wheel on old bicycle
I have a bicycle from the 1980s. Steel front fork. I am replacing the 27 1/4 wheels with 700cc. The new front wheel hub is 96mm wide between outer face of the bearing housings. The front fork has an ...
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Looking for information on vintage E-CO BMX
Does anyone have more information on E-CO BMX bikes? I don't even know their nationality. I know of two models, the Ultra and the Mega Performer. Any help or material will be great. Thanks.
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Diamond Back Ascent EX
I just purchased this vintage Gem, serial number 87H2509, I am planning to give a complete restore, with the exception of paint, paint is chipped a little but I really love the old school decals that ...
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Vintage MTB with Hollowtech II - FD doesn't reach outer ring
I'm using a vintage Miyata Sports runner as my backup + winter bike. Mostly for commuting (2 x 11 km/day). The original square tapered crankset finally gave up beyond fixing last week and I got a new ...
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Identify 2 Raleigh kids bikes - Boxer & Bullet
Hi, I’d like some help identifying the year of 2 Raleigh bikes I own. If I can’t identify the exact year I’d still like to know what year they started making and finished making these types? Just so I ...
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Removing a 1970s Schwinn Bottom Bracket
I am restoring a 1970 Schwinn Suburban and I am at a loss when it comes to removing this bottom bracket. The crank arms do not come off normally (no way to use a crank puller) and they won’t unscrew. ...
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Trying to match up a new seat for my bicycle and having difficulty finding one that will work
Could someone please help me identify this bicycle? I cant find anything that looks like this on the internet. The reason I'm asking is because it needs a new seat, as the plastic has broken off from ...
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Help identify this make model of this BMX?
I found this poor old bike in need of some TLC , when I moved into my new house she was just sitting out in the elements for who knows how long . Is there any saving it or should I let it go to the ...
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help me to find out what brand make this frame
i cant find what brand make this frame.. can you guys help me to find out what brand make this frame?
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Identifying missing small part Campagnolo brake lever
I'm missing a small part that guides the brake cable in my Campagnolo brake lever. Any idea how to find one of these?
Update: This is what the part looks like (taken from the other lever)
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Theoretically, about weird but very interesting 3x9 setup? Some knowledge about gearing would be great :)
Is it possible to have a 3x9 setup -
Triple 42T ( 42-32-24 )
x 9s ( 11-13-16-20-24-28-32-36-42T )?
The main question is, what kind of 9 speed derailleur is compatible and how long chain need to be for ...
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Campagnolo brake spring too stiff
I'm overhauling a vintage Campagnolo caliper brake and the spring is extremely stiff. Unfortunatley I can't find new springs that fit (some almost fit, but are too short). Thoughts?
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Need help identifying this old Bianchi
Hi can you help me identify what this is ?
I see the following on the frame:
TRE TUBI RINFORZATI
Bianchi Special
Produzione Columbus
The following is on Fork:
Foderi Forcella
Bianchi special Columbus
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Availability of Drop Randonneur handlebars Raleigh 72 grand sport?
Are new handlebars available that are the same, or nearly so, as the early 70's drop, Randonneur handlebars that were available on the grand sports models?
From https://www.bikeforums.net/21414951-...
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Changing the crank set on an old roadbike
I recently bought an old (and cheap) road bike and I quickly noticed that the bike's crank set is "broken" because it had a weird bump when pedalling.
I took apart the crankset, and noticed ...
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Braze on downtube with no square for lever stopper
I've got an hr bates bar frame with braze on boss for downtube shifters. I have some campag shifter but any I have Googled have a lever stopper that looks like it needs a square section to fit over ...
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Looking for year and model of this Bianchi
Cleaning out a storage unit of my father in laws. Anyone know about this bike? Looks like it’s a late 80s model.
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Where to get a crank puller for a vintage bicycle?
I'm trying to restore vintage bicycle I happen to own. I came to the stage of pulling cranks off and it apperas that I can't find the appriopriate tool to do that. Could anyone advice me on this? I ...
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Acquired an old bike with a house purchase; does it have value worthy of restoration?
Just wondering if someone could help me out. I bought a house about 5 years ago and this bike was a feature in the garden. I've tried to research about it but nothing comes up for "copper city&...
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Can anyone tell me anything about "The James" bicycles?
Recently we were donated a bike with a logo stating "The James." I am trying to find some information on this bike. It is a three speed bike. The gear system says "Sturmey Archer." ...
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Lubricate cotter pin taper? Why or why not?
The main source material I've used as a guide for cotter pin related matters is Barnetts, which sticks hard to its recommendation to fully degrease cotter pin taper surfaces and their spindle mating ...
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I need help identifying this womens bike frame, please
It's nearly 70 years old. I've narrowed the potentials down to Sears, Schwinn or possibly J.C. Higgins. I did just order the wheels for this and it takes 26" schwinn apparently as opposed to ...
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Where to find a replacement bolt for this vintage bike?
My vintage bike has some problems. The bolt in the photo (click to enlarge) is on the verge of death.
I need to buy a new one, it is about 42mm long.
I have no idea where to buy it. Are there ...
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Can anyone help me identify this vintage bike?
I have the serial number, but I’m having a hard time cracking the code.
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Dropout damage mystery, how to fix it? [Photos and videos]
This is a 90's aluminium frame with 130mm spacing between dropouts which originally had a 7 speed cassette. 2 years ago I changed the rear wheel for a standard 135mm and put a 9 speed drivetrain. I ...
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Vintage Eddy Merckx identification
I have a vintage Eddy Merckx bike I bought about 5 years ago. The guy who originally bought it apparently rode it once, couldn’t get his foot out of the toe basket at a stop sign, fell over and was ...
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Can a Shimano 7 spd rear derailleur work with a Campy Athena down tube shifter?
Late 1980s vintage Italian steel bike with Campy Athena mech (7 spd rear derailleur). Need to replace rear derailleur (because of weak spring not taking up chain slack in small ring). My thinking is ...
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Vintage Basso and downtube shifters
A few days ago I was given a vintage Basso gap frame and I’m beyond excited to be riding again, however, I’ve only ridden modern trail bikes until this point. Naturally, I’ve been researching and ...
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Replacement damper for an old (2008) Rockshox Reba fork?
The damper for the fork on my 2008 Trek Elite 9.7 probably needs replacing but I have no idea how to do this given the fork is so old. The fork is RockShox Reba SL.
Where can I find a replacement ...
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Replace vintage bottom bracket nut
I was cleaning up my vintage bike crank arms, and somehow ended up losing the nuts/bolts that would screw my crank arms back into the bottom bracket.
Started asking my bike shops only to find out this ...
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Two ill-repair bikes into one?
I have started a new job, cycling roughly 17 miles (or 27 km) each day into work. Previously, it was a very short ride (less than 2 km) into university.
I have two bikes that are currently falling ...
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Chain touches frame after re-installing crank
I'm restoring a vintage road bike. I had to strip the whole bike so I could get the paint off to re-spray so now I'm trying to put it all back together!
I was lining up the new-old front derailleur ...
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Correct gear cable for vintage Shimano 600 derailleur?
I'm restoring an old bicycle and need gear cables for this derailleur (see photo). I found some specs here https://velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx?ID=9422ABE1-A7B3-4622-9DAB-EF4DEC646ED5 but it doesn'...
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Removing and re-using a Shimano Tourney deraileur hanger - vintage road bike
I've acquired a Shimano 600 derailleur (see last photo) that's going to replace a Shimano Tourney derailleur (photos 1-3).
I don't have the hanger for the Shimano 600 so I was thinking of removing ...
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