All original

Restored the original saddle with mink oil. I had thought the saddle was vinyl. However yesterday on closer inspection it turned out to be leather Italian saddle. A few scrubs with a cotton cloth and mink oil brought it back to new. ✅

Just finished this Restauration. I had to sand back a lot of rust on the fork and then just gave it and the frame a clear coat to protect how it is. Upgraded from some cheap French parts to period correct Dura Ace 7200 group. Campy BB and hubs.

The last photo is the before photo.

I've completed the set this year. The "collect all three" mentality has been satisfied with the addition of the International. All were purchased as bare frames. The Professional is built like a mostly stock racing build with old guy gearing, the International is built with 650b wheels and touring gears for a great camping bike, and the Competition is built with a triple DA drive train, 650b wheels and upright bars for riding the mean streets (well, mean to bike tires anyway)of Saint Paul. These frames will outlast me and the next generation can rebuild them as they see fit.

Hello , look like non used... advice to take it back to life?

I had some fun over the weekend with this mid 90s Giant mountain bike. picket it up for 20 bucks on marketplace and threw some parts in it.
The first picture is the condition the bike came in, pic 2 and 3 are renders on the project and the last one is what the bike looks like after I worked on it. It was very creative work, therapeutic in a way and I certainly enjoyed it.

My 1980s Bianchi Grizzly was stolen out of my garage in May. I loved that bike and have been looking for a replacement, but lately I’ve also been drawn to the Specialized Hardrocks from the 1990s.

I picked this one up for $80. I believe it might be a 1994 Hardrock Ultra, but I’d appreciate help confirming that.

I’m an occasional recreational rider and don’t know much about bike components. I’d love suggestions for making this a comfortable, reliable bike.

The saddle definitely needs replacing. It also won’t shift onto the largest front chainring, although the rear shifting works. I’m planning to get that diagnosed before buying replacement parts.

I’m 6′1″ and at first I thought this frame might be a little small for me but I confirmed its workable.

What would you prioritize? Any saddle recommendations or worthwhile upgrades? Are the existing components worth keeping and servicing? I’m happy to spend where it makes a noticeable difference, but I don’t ride a ton.

Anyone in the group have or hear of the Sekine GTO? It has a headlight, radio, brake light, turn signals and a front disk brake.

Wondering if there are any of them floating around out there?

I was given this bike a couple weeks ago and it’s changed my life. I’ve been a lifelong mountain biker and have never owned a road bicycle. I bought it in to my local bike shop and they tuned it up and put new tires, tpu tubes, and bar tape on it. I love this bike. I love it so much my wife is concerned. I’m riding every chance I get for as long as I can.

Frame: 1980 Masi Gran Criterium D8011
Wheelset: Mavic M40 with Campagnolo Hubs
Shifters: Suntour Superbe Pro
Bars & Stem: 3t
Everything else: Campagnolo Nuovo

I came across this Marinoni 52 cm road bike on Marketplace and would appreciate a second opinion. It was serviced and tuned up recently, and everything is supposedly working. The seller is asking $550 CAD.

I'm new to vintage bikes and looking for something that will stand the test of time. Any expertise would be greatly appreciated!

Specs:

Columbus SL tubing
Mavic Ksyrium wheelset
Campagnolo 10spd cassette
Campagnolo 2x crankset
Campagnolo Athena Derailleurs
Campagnolo Centaur brake/shifters
Campagnolo Seatpost

Brand new michelin dynamic rear tire
Less than 50km vittoria randonneur front tire

I'm looking to buy a vintage bike to turn into a single speed commuter. I don't have a good grasp on how much a frame like this should go for, any thoughts? Ain't she a beauty though?

Early 70s, I think, with original Philippe stem, Mafac Racer brakes and Ideale saddle (just barely rideable). Shifters and derailleurs (Huret) are period but unlikely original as they are mid 60s vintage. I (literally) found the wheels in the alley and the five speed freewheel was cannibilized from another wreck and is not period. BB and headset are originalish (new bearings). Cranks and chain ring came with the bike, so I’m not sure. Fun to ride!

Gifted to me by a colleague who could no longer ride.

Hey guys!

I recently picked up another '90s MTB at my local flea market.

I've got quite a few interesting bikes in my collection already (Trek 970, Wheeler, Peugeot, Gudereit — a German brand, Schwinn, etc.), but there's something about this particular bike that really caught my attention.

First off, it's surprisingly light, weighing in at around 10 kg (22 lbs).

It's obviously been resprayed at some point, and all the original decals are long gone.

I managed to make out the serial number stamped under the bottom bracket shell: GP 333156.

The frame has a few distinctive features, which you can hopefully see in the photos:

Both chainstays are curved/bent. They remind me of my 1994 Schwinn Force Master with the "G-Stays" design, except that one only has a curved drive-side chainstay.

The downtube has an unusual profile — it's wider at both ends, with what looks like reverse tapering, or is it called bi-oval tubing? Hopefully the photos show what I mean.

There are no rack or fender mounting eyelets on the frame.

The fork has a capped steerer tube.

As for the components, it's mostly equipped with Shimano Deore LX M560, apart from the rear derailleur, which is Deore XT. It's also got Mavic M231 rims and a Ritchey stem and handlebar, although I'm not sure those are original, especially since the handlebar appears to have a 31.8 mm clamp diameter.

I'd really love to figure out what this frame is.

Any clues, guesses, or info would be greatly appreciated!

Cheers, and thanks in advance!!

The frame is from 'Cicli Stella Milano', an Italian bicycle manufacturing company that closed its doors in the 1970s. I am not sure of the exact production date of the frame, but it likely dates back to the late-50s to the 60s.

(1981 Motobecane Nomade ll)

I've been wanting to build my first bike and I wanted to build a vintage road bike and converting it to a single speed but I'm having trouble with which Bottom bracket to use, rear wheel, and seat post?? I would appreciate the help thanks!

Sure, you can make fun of the Grab On grips if you want, but they were the shit in 1984. They are also quite comfy on my mitts.

The guy at the bike shop seemed impressed with its condition and the fact that it was free. Getting new tires on it now. I don't know much about bikes but it seems perfect for my purposes - low-intensity rides on (mostly) flat paved trails. Can anyone tell me anything else about this model? i.e. year, quirks, etc

Thanks!

I have volunteered on the weekends at my local nonprofit bicycle shop (it’s kind of like a co-op) for the past two years. Our mission is bicycle education & spreading the love of bicycles to the community, in a grass-roots, hands-on DIY sort of way. When I first started there, I claimed this old Trek frame because I thought it had potential, it’s in my size, and I liked the color—this candy charcoal or pewter color. I’ve always appreciated vintage Treks, as well. When I go down the rabbit hole online, the Trek reference material seems all over the place. I can kind of guess it was made between the late 70’s (no color block in the decals) and the early 80’s (stick-on head badge). That’s as far as I’ve got. I’d just like to know the approximate year, color, what tubing it’s build from, and the model? All I know is it’s a road bike frame. I’m thinking I’ll go single speed on this one, keep it simple & minimalist in style. I need to locate some stock forks, if anyone is holding let me know. To me eyes the serial number says: “M4GOB19” and has an “A” stamped aft of the serial number—and what’s either a “X” or a “V” forward of it. The drop outs are Suntour. I couldn’t find any similar serial numbers in the websites I searched through; but I’m not a very experienced researcher. Any help will be much appreciated! 🖤

I'm looking for a complete set of decals for a 1983 Ross Mt. Whitney- any ideas where I could find one? Thanks!