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I’ll take the Zeus seat post. Pm incoming.

What an ordeal. In general, how much cheaper is UShip versus going through Pirateship, bikeflights, or whatever?

Brooks B17S saddle in honey. Saddle is not broken in yet and was only mounted once. Truly like new. $75 OBO + $15 shipping or local pick up in SE Michigan. Proofhide not included. USPS money order or cash.

Pending payment! Thanks Cabers!

Brooks Swallow saddle in black. $65 + $15 shipping or local pick up in SE Michigan. USPS money order or cash.

Nice! That was lavished with a lot of love! Huret derailleurs replaced with I believe suntour in back campy shifters/front derailleur. TA 5 pin cyclotourist crankset upgrade from nervar steel cottered crank. Original bar tape, hoods, cable housing; clean and leave these in place only oiling...

The seat post dia is 26.4 which is what I have seen on a number of px-10s from the early 70s. I have a ‘77 px-10 that has a 26.6 Thanks for compliments. I’m going to tear it down and post pics so experts can help me date it.

Joan Caulfield

Diana Dors

Gene Tierney

Lauren Bacall on set of “To have and have not” 1944

Pics Saddle, seat post , pedals

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Hello everyone, Hope everyone is doing well. I did it again. Help me id please. hodgepodge of parts most from 70s but if real McCoy not unusual since sold as a frameset and updated over years? 60’s or later? *Crank- I believe SL 49 “depose” made up until early 60s but at least outer ring TA...

Martha Vickers

Workmanship is head and shoulders above 70s foil era bikes.

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Hello gang. Some nice machines you’ve all been posting. Found this lovely wandering gypsy and wanted to share her. I believe it’s original except front tire (swallow) and chain (kmc). Owner said it never had a yellow Turbo. Maybe the “Lemond”spec. Anyone have a lead on identical replacement...

Could the 49/40 be an assembly/ error proofing aide in order to visually confirm the spindle inserted correctly?

Nice bike Harpo! And one with history 😉. I’m sure it’s been discussed before but does anyone have experience with these steel Rigida rims with grooved braking area and how they compare with standard smooth steel rims? I would think these grooves would help in the rain as it would give the water...

Queen Elizabeth II on tricycle. The Queen and her sister Princess Margaret.

Nice levers! Got any drilled mafac levers , single or set?

Kharkiv, Ukraine April, 2022 https://cyclingtips.com/2022/04/a-ukrainians-story-of-a-war-and-a-bike/

Hello pchiggin, pm incoming!

Oh man that pride ride is awesome, I love it! Even the reflectors and the chain got the treatment!

I have submerged steel cranks in evaporust and had success. Just make sure it’s completely submerged or you will etch the part at the “water” line.

TROSTYANETS, Ukraine March, 2022

Very nice bike as I said when first posted. *Please be aware the front wheel is installed incorrectly! The Dynohub should be installed such that electrical leads are on drive side. This changed sometime in the 1950s (roughly 60s and on it’s on drive side). If not installed correctly the...

Excellent, excellent primer on fasteners and sources! In fact I copied your notes and pictures in it’s entirety into my bicycle notes for future reference! I’m no expert, but from what I have seen , you are among the best at meshing old and new ! 😉

Goodness gracious man! You’ve got to share your fastener source ! any tips on how to learn more about the right fastener for given application? Those fenders are the cat’s meow! I absolutely love wood. wonder what it’s sealed with? Marine varnish? Shellac does not like moisture.

Mariupol, Ukraine March 9, 2022 (Associated Press)

A Polish couple crosses Poniatowski Bridge in the city of Warsaw by bicycle with a few of their possessions. This image from a 35mm slide was one of the few that Bryan shot directly onto color film. In his book Siege, Bryan wrote: US Holocaust Museum, gift of Julien Bryan Archive

Polish soldiers on bikes parading through Kraków’s Main Square, September 1938, photo: audiovis.nac.gov.pl

US Embassy Warsaw staff watch German planes fly overhead (Warsaw, Poland September, 1939)

Wow that came together very nicely (and quickly)! The colors are all harmonious as are the eclectic mix of components! Can I ask what you use for shift/brake cables and housing? Also like the bell! What maker? I need pedals that let me ride a frame that otherwise an inch too big ;)

Wow that is looking great! Thanks for the gear chart and practical experience with this set up! Can you tell more about the fenders? Is the wood for aesthetics mostly or is there a performance advantage?

That bike is gorgeous! Congratulations! intrigued by your chain cleaning and waxing regimen. can you recommend inexpensive ultrasonic cleaner? maybe an electric crockpot where you could just leave the wax in and just use for chain waxing purpose? how would you do it if you were touring? you’re...

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Eartha Kitt summer 1952 lower Manhattan ?

use mild methods to clean so as not to damage paint (fragile), chrome, transfers/decals. Do not do OA bath as acid is indiscriminate. Do not use Aluminum foil on chrome ( this just smear Al everywhere) . Do use Brass bristled brush or bronze wool and wd40 (or equivalent) as lubricant on chrome ...

Not sure if everyone is aware but there is a Major Taylor biopic movie in works! (Finally!) Filming starting this year. https://www.theblackcyclonemovie.info/ https://variety.com/2021/film/news/clement-virgo-black-cyclone-cyclist-major-taylor-1235117530/ I really like this thread, the...

Excellent. That is exactly what I was curious about whether it was pre-BSA. I had opportunity to buy a nice sunbeam build during BSA timeframe but I passed as I was trying to keep number of bicycles in the home down (I have failed in that regard). I hope you are recovered from your injury so you...

Incredible shape! Congratulations! Never seen front dynohub from bsa. what year is this one?

Hola Manuel! Beautiful bike! What year is it?

Nice bike that will make someone very happy! Good luck with the sale! I’m going to guess it’s a 1970 +/- 1

Excellent work! just to recap, for second light coat you used acetone and q-tips/cotton balls. What stripper and method for the first heavy coat? thank you!

Maybe yours is an early one and they were running out old stock parts and decals from the 26” wheel sprites?

I think it’s called an x frame. Search under that name. They are rare and dear at least the Raleigh are

Nice bike! Looks like sprite 27 was introduced in ‘72 and was offered in 5speed and 10speed. Here is a pic from the 73 catalog.