show us your vintage road bikes

[OldCanal]

i think a few ex Liverpool area members will enjoy this bike , not a true vintage bike but still might jog some memory's

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I believe that sadly, Ian passed away quite some years ago after acquiring a burgeoning and deserved reputation as a quality framebuilder, operating from his premises in Bebington, Wirral. I left Liverpool in '66 so never knew Ian and his work first hand but from what I've seen since, he holds a justifiable place in the pantheon of illustrious builders from Merseyside.

For others who are interested : http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/ian-may-cycles.82798/

 

[Tony Raynor]

Ok now I've finished it here's my first full strip down and rebuild. Just finished setting up gears (damn for such a simple design they can be hard to set up). My son is over the moon with it. I did a quick 2 miles with him and I've just realised 45 year olds should not try and race their 17 year old son.

Anyone point me to the nearest oxygen tent please.

 

[uphillstruggler]

Ok now I've finished it here's my first full strip down and rebuild. Just finished setting up gears (damn for such a simple design they can be hard to set up). My son is over the moon with it. I did a quick 2 miles with him and I've just realised 45 year olds should not try and race their 17 year old son.

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very smart, I like that a lot.

 

[BrianEvesham]

very smart, I like that a lot.

Yes, I agree very nice.

 

[smokeysmoo]

Very nice job. Just needs black bar tape and it'll be perfect

 

[uphillstruggler]

Very nice job. Just needs black bar tape and it'll be perfect

Surely brown to match the saddle

 

[smokeysmoo]

Surely brown to match the saddle

Either or, although TBH I'd fit a black saddle as well

 

[Spokesmann]

My current winter bike - my ultra reliable Carlton Corsa, 23" frame, built August 1975. Complete with a new Carradice Nelson long flap for all that stuff I need for my daily commute...

 

[Mr. Mitchell]

My '42 Hercules roadster Safety Model.

 

[Cycleops]

My '42 Hercules roadster Safety Model.

Pics unfortunately don't work on my android. Wonder why they called it the "safety" model, maybe gave some protection from bombs!

 

[Mr. Mitchell]

http://johnsbit.weebly.com/my-bicycle.html

 

[BrianEvesham]

Very nice, reminds me of my 80's Pashley roadster which I loved.

 

[Cypher]

Ok now I've finished it here's my first full strip down and rebuild. Just finished setting up gears (damn for such a simple design they can be hard to set up). My son is over the moon with it. I did a quick 2 miles with him and I've just realised 45 year olds should not try and race their 17 year old son.

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Tony your bike looks great, just wondering what colour is it ? I would love to keep that colour in mind for a future project.

 

[Tony Raynor]

@Cypher
I'll ask the garage that did the respray. I'm pretty sure it's an automotive 2 PAC paint, but I'm sure they will have the code hopefully. I'm going to use the same colour on the Bianchi I'm redoing. I know it's not Celeste green but it is a nice colour.

Cheers

Tony

 

[Tony Raynor]

@mr Mitchell
That's one great restoration. I have a 36 ladies coventry eagle. I hope it comes out half as good as yours.