1990's road bikes

[pclay]

Hi

I have 2 modern Cannondale road bikes, and I am toying with the idea of buying a retro road bike from around the early 1990s era.

Does anyone have any thoughts on brands and models? so far I can only identify are Giant Peloton and the Trek range, eg Trek 1500.

I don't mind if its a restoration project, or if in good condition.

I don't particularly want a bike that takes 27inch wheels, ideally one that has 700c wheels. Any ideas?


thanks

 

[mjr]

Why the early 1990s? Might you not as well go back a few more years to pre-87 and be totally Eroica-ready (which may help if you ever want to sell it, even if you don't care for the event), or are you wanting particular early-90s features?

 

[raleighnut]

^^^^^^^+1 80s high end bikes were 700c and frames in 531c.

 

[I like Skol]

How about this for a bit of inspiration.

https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/what-raleigh-road-bike-did-my-older-brother-have.109794/

It really should be something British......

 

[midlife]

1991 ish ........... that'l be a Moser Leader in Oria tubing then

Shaun

 

[biggs682]

@pclay you are talking my language

beware with Giant Pelotons for some reason they seam to suffer more than any others i can think of with frozen seat posts , i have had at least 2 with frozen posts and there is normally at least 1 or 2 on e bay

this is one of my recent finds and its a mid 80's Wester Ross bike with new pictures 08/03

shout if you need any help or advice , i normally have a couple for sale

 

[raleighnut]

This one is an 86 but with some modern bits on (and some old ones. )

EDIT The decals/stickers were shot, nicked and peeling so were removed but my Equipe has an external BB (hollowtech) 105 crank on and 105 rear mech (and brakes)

 

[Yellow Saddle]

How about this for a bit of inspiration.

https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/what-raleigh-road-bike-did-my-older-brother-have.109794/

It really should be something British......

You mean Italian? Daccordi? Pinarello? Or anything that goes with pasta and Pasqua.

 

[Yellow Saddle]

View attachment 131992 This one is an 86 but with some modern bits on (and some old ones. )

EDIT The decals/stickers were shot, nicked and peeling so were removed but my Equipe has an external BB (hollowtech) 105 crank on and 105 rear mech (and brakes)

Is that really a Drillium saddle?

 

[Yellow Saddle]

Hi

I have 2 modern Cannondale road bikes, and I am toying with the idea of buying a retro road bike from around the early 1990s era.

Does anyone have any thoughts on brands and models? so far I can only identify are Giant Peloton and the Trek range, eg Trek 1500.

I don't mind if its a restoration project, or if in good condition.

I don't particularly want a bike that takes 27inch wheels, ideally one that has 700c wheels. Any ideas?


thanks

Methinks you should get a vintage Cannondale then. At least Cannondale managed to change our perceptions of aluminium bikes and challenges the engineering conventions of the time.

 

[raleighnut]

Is that really a Drillium saddle?

No, it's a Brooks B5n which is perforated for lacing (and was given to me for Christmas by John at Bob Warners) but is probably 10yrs older than the bike.

A better picture of that model of saddle (not mine sadly) showing the lacing holes better.

 

[biggs682]

No, it's a Brooks B5n which is perforated for lacing (and was given to me for Christmas by John at Bob Warners) but is probably 10yrs older than the bike.

A better picture of that model of saddle (not mine sadly) showing the lacing holes better.

love the models .......... nail polish

 

[raleighnut]

love the models .......... nail polish

Maybe I ought to page @Fnaar and @stephec .

EDIT scroll up a couple of posts.

 

[midlife]

No, it's a Brooks B5n which is perforated for lacing (and was given to me for Christmas by John at Bob Warners) but is probably 10yrs older than the bike.

A better picture of that model of saddle (not mine sadly) showing the lacing holes better.

Cracking rivets Grommit

Shaun

 

[raleighnut]

Cracking rivets Grommit

Shaun

I may change my avatar.