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What is classic, what is vintage?
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I think the first question to everyone is: What is classic and what is vintage bicycle means to you?
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dmonster
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Sideral Record Sport
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Just picked this bike up with a bunch of other bikes. I have no idea what this is and i cant find anything about the bike. it appears to be early 80's. Components are all Suntour superbe pro, i believe, except for shift levers. Bike has a fluted seatpost with yellow inlayed paint. Has serial number on bo...
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Raleigh identification
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Hi guys, can anyone help me identify the model of bike I’ve picked up plz? It’s a Raleigh road bike with shimano Altus gearing and at the base of the frame has SE89047249 stamped. Original colour appears to be red and has a Raleigh England badge on the front, any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks...
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Splotchy
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Why do I wants to ride a Classic vintage bicycle
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There are so many modern bicycles from different manufacturers in the market Bicycles that are technologically advance, ergonomic, uses spaceage materials and fabicates with modern techique These bicycles yields performances and results But why do you want to ride classic and vintage bicycl...
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Your first bicycle
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Get something you can affort - won't cost an arm or a leg Do you research (homework) Won't go wrong if you buy a Colnago, Masi, Cinelli or a De Rosa (in no particular order) Be more adventurious, there are many understated bicycle out there that is cheaper (can buy more) Get a poor condition bicycle, wil...
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Aquired this vintage Stelber bicycle, Wondering it's value and other info anyone may have.
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Hello all new member here, name is Tommy. I joined and am posting due to me needing a little help and not sure where to turn to at the moment. I normally Buy newer Bicycles in need of a little repair or something, then do the work needed and resale for a little side money here and there. Sometimes I might acqu...
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Seat Cluster Construction
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Hello all. I'm a newbie on here but not to the love of bikes. I've been at home a lot recently and this has promoted my love of them and allowed me to do a couple of restoration projects which I have thoroughly enjoyed. This was also promoted having read Rob Penns book, it's all about the bike. I'm not a die...
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Cogley
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how much is a repaired bike from the 60's'ish worth
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I have 2 girls street bikes from the 60's (i think), and at first i was thinking I'd fix them up with mountain tires and handlebar shifters, but I'm guessing that would ruin there vintage value. So what do all of you think Cyclist
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cyclist
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How to take care of a steel bike?
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I understand that one just can't hose down classic bike because it will rust. So what are any recommendations for cleaning the bike after every ride? Just wipe off with a cloth? Or use any special solvents for the delicate frame/decals? And what are the recommended wax/coat to protect the frame from f...
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xavilo
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New Collector, Restorer
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Hello, I am a new antique bicycle collector/restoration enthusiast. I Will most likely be posting questions as to where to find parts and such. I will try and post some of my projects and keep all updated on current projects. I am doing this as a hobby and love to restore old things and make them look bran...
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therestorer
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What is your first classic or vintage bicycle?
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Tell us all about you first love When did it happen It's OK, it doesn't have to be a secret, you can tell us
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dmonster
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Antique Bicycle Show
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Buying a vintage roadster
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Below list is the guide for me when buying a vintage roadster. This is to remember when the companies were still made in their original factories before Raleigh Cycle Co. acquire them: Humber 1932 Rudge-Whitworth 1943 Triumph 1954 BSA 1957 New Hudson 1957 Sunbeam 1957 Phillips 1960 Hercules 1960...
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dmonster
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A bicycle collector
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dmonster
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The Story of the Bicycle
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dmonster
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What makes me want to collect Classic & Vintage bicycles
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Tell us why would you want to collect classic & vintage bicycles When was you first exposure to classic & vintage bicycles Tell us more ...
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dmonster
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What size is the right size?
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How do I know the frame is right for me? What is the method to measure?
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dmonster
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To restore... or not to restore...
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Personally, as a puriest, I feed that if the bike has a story to tell Showing off the abuse, the sweat and pain the owner took, is essential BUT, never-the-less, you have to clean, de-rust and grease it with TLC If the bicycle in in terrible condition, or Previous owner did a bad paint job There's no doub...
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dmonster
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Numbers on Sturmey Archer hubs?
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What are the numbers on the Sturmey Archer hub means
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dmonster
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