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The pedals appear to have metal end caps with a very small hole in the center with the words "Patent Campagnolo" - I do know the earlier ones had those steel caps instead of the later plastic version. They still spin very smoothly and have Campagnolo white grease, no way of knowing when they...

I "inherited" this frame from another local vintage bike enthusiast who has a thing for older French bikes ( including restoring a late '40's Rene Herse ). With too many on going projects he sold it to me plus a good number of period components for a very fair price for the frame and wheel set...

Re: Thank you for mentioning that - I realize that the Stronglight crank set would not have been the norm for this type of bike but at least they are from that era, and I wanted to use some smaller chain rings as I really do not need anything larger than a 46T so for the sake of making the bike...

Another update - had it on a couple of rides and it is almost complete, just need to replace the Nervar crank set with a Stronglight 49D and most likely some TA Cyclotourist chain rings. Rides pretty good overall, easy to keep a straight line but a bit light feeling. The geometry favors very low...

Let's face it, if one considers what something like that would cost today I would say you managed to get a great deal, even if you had it repainted. Very nice details on it as one would expect.

On my other road bikes - two rando machines and a sport touring Raleigh I just use MKS Sylvans and will most likely just use the Lyotards as is, but you never know. And since I am almost as old as the bike I need a more forgiving riding position these days. I used the classic leather cycling...

I have been building up this Urago frame/fork for the last few months and with a few final parts on order through ebay France and U.K. I hope to have it roadworthy in another month or so. It has been fun to say the least. I managed to purchase the period hubs, rear Simplex Tour De France...

MKS Sylvan touring pedals are nice - good quality and great if you ride with regular shoes and they are inexpensive. Check Ebay if you cannot find them locally.

Purchased this bike recently - not a lot out there on this make but judging by the Tour De France reference on the head tube badge and the decal style and components I am pretty sure it is 1969. Original owner was sure he purchased it in 1966 but the tour win was 1968 for Lejeune, either way I...

Re: Dual pivot brakes and mudguards? HELP!!!!! I am using Tektro R539 dual pivot side pulls with V.O. ( Velo Orange ) 45mm fenders and 35mm Soma 700C tires on a Raleigh ( '84 Gran Tour ) and they have a good amount of vertical adjustment for the pads. They also come with nutted mounting for...

Just wondering if anyone else here has ( or had ) one of these frames - I know they were built by the Nottingham Lightweight Unit and offered as a frame set from around 1983 to possibly 1986 or so, there is very little information on this model although I have come across catalog scans for...

You could say the same thing about cars - technology has made them more efficient and they do everything much better than what was around 30+ years ago but the majority just do not have what you might call character or substance. I can appreciate a new Ford GT or Dodge Challenger as examples but...

Did not find any Anthems posted so thought I would give it a try. 20" large frame with a good number of Hope components and some XTR etc. Nice handling XC bike makes rides enjoyable. Second picture is current after trying out a different seat. [/img]

About the painted parts - it was quite common as you know for many manufacturers to machine their logo on various parts and paint them - in my case I did it myself. I have thought of using some solvent and take it off but somehow I feel it adds some flash without going too far. The seat post was...

Thank you for moving the post - not sure how I goofed on that! I'm not as young as I would like - I was 22 in 1978 when the bike was purchased but at least I am still pedaling away. It is great to hear that you own some vintage models from back then. My only regret is that I did not buy one with...

I meant to send this to the Retro Classic Road Forum! Is there any way of sending this post there? Thank you for any help!

Here are some pictures for those interested. Over the last 30 years I have had to replace the rims, (and countless sew up tires) two inner chain rings, two freewheels, at least four chains, the original gum brake lever hoods and the seat - which was wrecked in a spill I took. The seat took most...

Just another older Italian bike to add to this forum I have had since 1978 - bought it new in Calgary, Alberta at International Bicycles. I have not lived there since 1980 but I sure put a lot of miles on the bike over the years! I am glad I kept it though and plan on purchasing a set of new...