Sunday, September 25, 2011

I'll be going over bicycle tuneup tricks this week so be sure to come back...thanks TBB

Thursday, September 22, 2011

After

Before

 Here's a custom build we we did last week for a good customer of ours. He wanted to get his old single speed cruiser and make it a three speed. He tends to ride this a bunch so we completely built a new set of wheels. We used a nice and light set of aluminum rims (his old set was steel) to get the wheel to spin up faster. For the hubs we used the Sturmey Archer XD series with sealed bearings and a drum brake both front and rear. Spokes are 14g DT Swiss with black brass nipples to keep them not only looking good, but nice and strong too. We kept with the black and natural finish color scheme and eliminated the vintage whitewall looking tires. We went from a 2.125 tire to a huge 2.4 and it rides just amazing!



Thursday, September 15, 2011

My sons 1972 Libertas 24" Wheel Road Bike

I bought this a few years ago from the original owner here in Denver. He said that he and his son put many of miles on this (and his adult Libertas) in the 1970's. My son (an old soul) saw this and just had to have it. He even passed up a Felt F24 for it and told me he wanted to keep the Libertas for the rest of his life. So don't expect to see this one on eBay anytime soon. And of course he took my perforated, titanium Selle Italia Flite saddle that I bought in 1991 for his new rig...I tell ya, those old souls really get it!!
2011 Felt F24

1972 Libertas 24" Road Bike



Original Sealed Bearing Sprint Hubs




Wednesday, September 14, 2011

1974 Raleigh Wayfarer

Here's a 1974 Raleigh Wayfarer that's in amazing condition for it's age. Just about everyone that walks into the shop comments on how nice it is. The bike has a 3 speed Sturmey Archer that shifts like butter!

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

1981 Trek
We just got this in and I have not a clue what it's worth. Super neat old frame from (I believe) 1981. Mostly first generation Shimano Dura Ace with a Campy crankset.
Cinelli BB
1981 Trek


Aluminum Phil Pulleys


Dura Ace Freewheel

Campagnolo Crankset w/ Bottom Bracket

Dura Ace Friction Levers

Dura Ace Brake Levers

Dura Ace (hidden bolt) Stem

Dura Ace Calipers


Dura Ace Seat Post

Dura Ace Hubs







I just got this in. I think it's a 1981 Trek 957 or 959. It's really cool. Possibly paid too much but it's a neat old ride....

Monday, September 12, 2011

1968 Raleigh Sports
She's all done....B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L!!!
1968 Raleigh Sports
Extra beefy 1/8" Chrome Plated Chain


Schwalbe Tires from Canada