1897 Crescent courting bicycle

[Ed Minas]

Sweet. Love the color with the tire combo

 

[mike j]

Thank Ed, I'm loving these Continental Retro rides myself. Besides having a very classic look they're 2" wide. Took the old gal for a shakedown cruise down by the old mill stream. Maneuvers like a tractor trailer but is pretty fun overall. Fabricating the chain guard & my wife is expressing interest in riding it too. Hope springs eternal.

 

[mike j]

Pretty much done... for now. Fabricated a decent chain guard, rides pretty nice, still haven't gotten my wife on it yet. Trying to subtly age & patina the newer additions to match the original nickel on the bike. Always on the lookout for upgradeable parts, & there are many, for this bike

 

[GiovanniLiCalsi]

Pretty much done... for now. Fabricated a decent chain guard, rides pretty nice, still haven't gotten my wife on it yet. Trying to subtly age & patina the newer additions to match the original nickel on the bike. Always on the lookout for upgradeable parts, & there are many, for this bike

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Continental RetroRide
I have them on my tandem.
Great tires, with durability....

 

[Eatontkd]

Very cool Mike, nice "bring back"!

 

[Phattiremike]

Great job on bringing the bike back, I do love the color you chose. How did you patina the paint, tea bags?