Tips & Informations - Classic Vintage Cycles

Dilt · Dilt

Hi guys i cant seem to change the gear of my bicycle. is it possible to repair it ? and change the break pads?

Gibbo · Gibbo

Hi Could one of you knowledgeable guys recommend a vintage bicycle repair manual. Cheers Jon

Dedie · Dedie

We have two vintage bikes that have the tag 'Athlete' on the front. Does anyone know where these bikes came from? They have license plates on them. One is from 1952 and one is from 1962.

miamia · miamia

This cycle was bought around 1970, brand-new, for about $300. Since then, I have basically lost the ability to ride this type of cycle, and am wondering might have to be done to make it saleable. It is hand-painted, bright red, with gold and blue trim. You can tell it was hand painted because the gold...

DMLee · DMLee

A complete newbie question. Is it possible to restore the willier copper cromovelato to like new condition? I have been told by a few fellow cyclists but non-restoration specialists that it isn't possible without re-doing the whole frame.

pop · pop

Original = Keeping the patina, show the age and sign of use through out its life Restored = Strip to bare bone, rebuild (some times with modern parts) and repaint to its formal glory, more worthy to use as daily ride Please vote!

maxcolla · maxcolla

I am looking for someone who would help me restore a 1952 Bianchi I brought from Italy some years back. It is good working order but I really would like to have the chrome fully restored. Not the paint-job perhaps and some dents that need mending. Can anybody head me in the right direction? Thank you. Ma...

unclepetersng · unclepetersng

Hi There. I need your advice !...which is the correct Nippon paint (Can Spray) bean green 32 or leaf green 30 color to use on bianchi bike . Thank you ,

KJPoon · KJPoon

Use a rough sandpaper to remove the surface paint/coat Slowly work your way to a finer sandpaper (120) to get rid of the hairline scratches Once your done with that, polish it with car wax I'll always use my trusty old polishing machine though You'll achieve a better result if you use a more finer sand...

Dilt · Dilt

i have no idea about vintage bicycles, can anyone help?

KJPoon · KJPoon

dmonster · dmonster

What is the best way to remove rust from inside of all tubing to prevent future rust?

Duff_Beer · Duff_Beer

Ok Folks. Here's a tip. Use Aluminium foil to shine your chrome. Rub on the chrome surface to see results! Avoid those stickers or decals. A simple household item that work wonders without scratching your chrome.

DrHook23 · DrHook23

Anyone know of a good source to find a headbadge for a late 70's Condor? My frame painter lost mine!

dmonster · dmonster

Use chemical stripper and a wire brush and carefully remove the old pain Apply PVA glue (craft/white glue) with a toothpick to the surface you don't want to paint on. After it dries, apply the paint to the other potion of the badge Once you're done, scrape the PVA glue off with your fingernails You migh...

KJPoon · KJPoon

An old handlebar stem has been through lots of beatings Surface scratches are unavoidable This is one thing you always look at when you are riding (****pit) To remove the surface scratches, use a needle file and gently file down till the scratches are gone Bare in mind NOT to remove too much materia...

jess seow · jess seow

Hey All, I had this ciocc frame for 2 years. I got it from ebay and was very excited but upon recieving it, the rust was worse that the seller had describe. I had asked around (vanguard and rebound) its either impossible to remove and rechrome triangle only or it cost about 1K to do it (which is more expensi...

Alessandro · Alessandro

Let me 'advertise' an important book on vintage bikes. here you can find a lot of info concerning how to recognize models & age of your vintage bike. http://www.ibs.it/code/9788871452913/nardini-giuseppe/bici-epoca-appunti.html it is written in Italian but you can find in it a lot of pict...

dmonster · dmonster

Hi, I have some rust on the surface of a chrome fork How do I remove it without hurting the chrome? What is the preventive maintenance I can do? Thanks!

Crenature · Crenature

Hi guys!, i am a newbies in these area, am holding a 80s nishiki sport frame at home. It had a nice road geometry and 4130 cromoloy steel. At first i thought of just go for powder coating to revive and reused this frame, but i felt is quite a waste it had some nice lux joint and detail and i would like to return i...

KJPoon · KJPoon

Depends on your requirements You have the choice of fully stripping the paint on your bicycle Repairing or filling the damage or corroded parts Then primer and respray to you choice colors Alternatively, it the damage are superficial Example, rust and scratches damage the surface of the paint Al...

dmonster · dmonster

When you have decided to restore your bicycle One of the most important item that you need to purchase is the decal It does make a difference if you got the right period correct design decal Below are the companies which supply a wide variety of decals of different manufacturer and of different period w...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	sturmey archer hub (Preview) Hi guys i cant seem to change the gear of my bicycle. is it possible to repair it ? and change the break pads?	Dilt	8	4136	Oct 25, 2020 by pa2terson
	Repair manual (Preview) Hi Could one of you knowledgeable guys recommend a vintage bicycle repair manual. Cheers Jon	Gibbo	0	1386	May 11, 2019 by Gibbo
	Who built the 'Athlete' vintage bike? (Preview) We have two vintage bikes that have the tag 'Athlete' on the front. Does anyone know where these bikes came from? They have license plates on them. One is from 1952 and one is from 1962.	Dedie	0	2729	May 15, 2016 by Dedie
	Lejeune, circa 1970--Various questions (Preview) This cycle was bought around 1970, brand-new, for about $300. Since then, I have basically lost the ability to ride this type of cycle, and am wondering might have to be done to make it saleable. It is hand-painted, bright red, with gold and blue trim. You can tell it was hand painted because the gold...	miamia	0	2798	Sep 1, 2015 by miamia
	Cromovelato restoration (Preview) A complete newbie question. Is it possible to restore the willier copper cromovelato to like new condition? I have been told by a few fellow cyclists but non-restoration specialists that it isn't possible without re-doing the whole frame.	DMLee	1	2848	Oct 25, 2014 by pop
	What do you prefer, Original or Restored? (Preview) Original = Keeping the patina, show the age and sign of use through out its life Restored = Strip to bare bone, rebuild (some times with modern parts) and repaint to its formal glory, more worthy to use as daily ride Please vote!	pop	4	3401	Jul 13, 2014 by Big John
	Restoring a 1952 Bianchi (Preview) I am looking for someone who would help me restore a 1952 Bianchi I brought from Italy some years back. It is good working order but I really would like to have the chrome fully restored. Not the paint-job perhaps and some dents that need mending. Can anybody head me in the right direction? Thank you. Ma...	maxcolla	2	2929	Dec 30, 2013 by Sko
	nippon paint color code for Bianchi bike (Preview) Hi There. I need your advice !...which is the correct Nippon paint (Can Spray) bean green 32 or leaf green 30 color to use on bianchi bike . Thank you ,	unclepetersng	4	3239	Aug 14, 2013 by Sko
	Restoration 101 - How to make your black handlebar stem chrome (Preview) Use a rough sandpaper to remove the surface paint/coat Slowly work your way to a finer sandpaper (120) to get rid of the hairline scratches Once your done with that, polish it with car wax I'll always use my trusty old polishing machine though You'll achieve a better result if you use a more finer sand...	KJPoon	0	3069	May 21, 2013 by KJPoon
	Is my bicycles worth restoring? How much are my bikes worth? (Preview) i have no idea about vintage bicycles, can anyone help?	Dilt	8	4178	May 16, 2013 by dmonster
	Woodgrain Bike Frames - Art bike (Preview)	KJPoon	0	3097	May 15, 2013 by KJPoon
	Rust from within! (Preview) What is the best way to remove rust from inside of all tubing to prevent future rust?	dmonster	0	3135	Apr 29, 2013 by dmonster
	Shine that Chrome (Preview) Ok Folks. Here's a tip. Use Aluminium foil to shine your chrome. Rub on the chrome surface to see results! Avoid those stickers or decals. A simple household item that work wonders without scratching your chrome.	Duff_Beer	0	3025	Apr 24, 2013 by Duff_Beer
	Head badge source (Preview) Anyone know of a good source to find a headbadge for a late 70's Condor? My frame painter lost mine!	DrHook23	4	3088	Apr 23, 2013 by Sko
	Restoration 101 - How to restore etched Headbadge! (Preview) Use chemical stripper and a wire brush and carefully remove the old pain Apply PVA glue (craft/white glue) with a toothpick to the surface you don't want to paint on. After it dries, apply the paint to the other potion of the badge Once you're done, scrape the PVA glue off with your fingernails You migh...	dmonster	0	2879	Apr 21, 2013 by dmonster
	Restoration 101 - How to make your old handlebar stem like new! (Preview) An old handlebar stem has been through lots of beatings Surface scratches are unavoidable This is one thing you always look at when you are riding (****pit) To remove the surface scratches, use a needle file and gently file down till the scratches are gone Bare in mind NOT to remove too much materia...	KJPoon	0	2677	Apr 12, 2013 by KJPoon
	Help!! how can i save this frame from rust without ruining the hand painted logos? (Preview) Hey All, I had this ciocc frame for 2 years. I got it from ebay and was very excited but upon recieving it, the rust was worse that the seller had describe. I had asked around (vanguard and rebound) its either impossible to remove and rechrome triangle only or it cost about 1K to do it (which is more expensi...	jess seow	7	3710	Apr 9, 2013 by dmonster
	Interesting bookshop (Preview) Let me 'advertise' an important book on vintage bikes. here you can find a lot of info concerning how to recognize models & age of your vintage bike. http://www.ibs.it/code/9788871452913/nardini-giuseppe/bici-epoca-appunti.html it is written in Italian but you can find in it a lot of pict...	Alessandro	6	3383	Apr 5, 2013 by dmonster
	Rust on my chrome... (Preview) Hi, I have some rust on the surface of a chrome fork How do I remove it without hurting the chrome? What is the preventive maintenance I can do? Thanks!	dmonster	3	3450	Mar 28, 2013 by KJPoon
	Newbies guide to restoration (Preview) Hi guys!, i am a newbies in these area, am holding a 80s nishiki sport frame at home. It had a nice road geometry and 4130 cromoloy steel. At first i thought of just go for powder coating to revive and reused this frame, but i felt is quite a waste it had some nice lux joint and detail and i would like to return i...	Crenature	5	3754	Mar 27, 2013 by Crenature
	Don't let the word "Restoration" frighten you! (Preview) Depends on your requirements You have the choice of fully stripping the paint on your bicycle Repairing or filling the damage or corroded parts Then primer and respray to you choice colors Alternatively, it the damage are superficial Example, rust and scratches damage the surface of the paint Al...	KJPoon	0	3086	Mar 22, 2013 by KJPoon
	Bicycle decals (Preview) When you have decided to restore your bicycle One of the most important item that you need to purchase is the decal It does make a difference if you got the right period correct design decal Below are the companies which supply a wide variety of decals of different manufacturer and of different period w...	dmonster	2	3571	Mar 22, 2013 by dmonster
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