nick_dales
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Great buy Justin let's just hope you can keep the bike somewhat traditional and original this time
70's-80's Frank Paino road bike
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Justin Fox
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It's been a long wait but one I've been very patient about. I've yet to polish all the parts in any case but I've just got my frame back from Peter at Star Enamellers. Peter also confirmed for me that the tubing was Columbus SLX , frame and fork as well.
Still spinning out that he's the man who painted this very frame in the 80's and now he's painted it again.
Peter.
The painting cost me $215.
Peter - Star Enamellers
24 Exceller Ave, Bankstown, NSW 2200
p: (02) 9790 1025
Still spinning out that he's the man who painted this very frame in the 80's and now he's painted it again.
Peter.
The painting cost me $215.
Peter - Star Enamellers
24 Exceller Ave, Bankstown, NSW 2200
p: (02) 9790 1025
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Justin Fox
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Some more new goodies.
I scored this amazing NOS set of Dia-Compe Aero Gran Compe brake levers off eBay for my whiteout Paino road bike for $50. What a steal! They even come with plastic cable guides which will hopefully = better braking).
I've steered clear from proper track pedals as even my flat pedals dig into my shoes so instead I've gone for super comfy MKS pedals made for wearing with sneakers.
I couldn't resist buying a pair Adidas Samba's. Flat, comfy, stiff sole and they should fit into the toe clips and pedals easy too.
I scored this amazing NOS set of Dia-Compe Aero Gran Compe brake levers off eBay for my whiteout Paino road bike for $50. What a steal! They even come with plastic cable guides which will hopefully = better braking).
I've steered clear from proper track pedals as even my flat pedals dig into my shoes so instead I've gone for super comfy MKS pedals made for wearing with sneakers.
I couldn't resist buying a pair Adidas Samba's. Flat, comfy, stiff sole and they should fit into the toe clips and pedals easy too.
friendly_man
Cannon Fodder
I think Peter needs to invest in a thinner pinstriping brush for the lug details, looking nice all the same
vandenberg
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hi justin,
i was planning on buying that bike, but you beat me to it...
very very happy to see that you've restored it and not fixie-fied it. my jealousy has been put on hold a little bit seeing what you've done. but i am still jealous.
and good tip on the paint shop in bankstown. i've got a kenevans pursuit track frame that may well be in need of the touch of a master craftsman.
i was planning on buying that bike, but you beat me to it...
very very happy to see that you've restored it and not fixie-fied it. my jealousy has been put on hold a little bit seeing what you've done. but i am still jealous.
and good tip on the paint shop in bankstown. i've got a kenevans pursuit track frame that may well be in need of the touch of a master craftsman.
Justin Fox
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Haha good stuff man. I've got everything ready to go but I just need to get that headset back on there (I want new bearings).
I've been busy working on another retro project though. Can't be bothered starting a new thread on it, but I found this at the markets for $45:
And I've just turned it into this:
With Black.
With Red.
I love it, and no, I'll not ride it (except in the house that is!).
I've been busy working on another retro project though. Can't be bothered starting a new thread on it, but I found this at the markets for $45:
And I've just turned it into this:
With Black.
With Red.
I love it, and no, I'll not ride it (except in the house that is!).
Tazed
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mountain_man(1)
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Love the Kuwahara, the red tuffs are over the top, badly OTT.
Looks like the roadie is coming into its own, lovely work aside for the aforementioned 'steady handed' (haha) lug detailing.
Looks like the roadie is coming into its own, lovely work aside for the aforementioned 'steady handed' (haha) lug detailing.
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Justin Fox
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Finally got around to building the ghost bike. I'm not 100% done, but it's almost there. Just some dodgey pics for now:
I'm thinking about black tyres, saddle and some other coloured grip tape too. Maybe later, just going to ride it for now!!!
I'm thinking about black tyres, saddle and some other coloured grip tape too. Maybe later, just going to ride it for now!!!
BT180
Max Pfaff
Check this out, Justin. I came accross whilst researching fixies.
If you like white, you'll love this - http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2008/dec/2/axelpauporte.htm
If you like white, you'll love this - http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2008/dec/2/axelpauporte.htm
foxpuppet
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that guy is a pro snowboarder...and that bike is sick
Justin Fox
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Nice Ben!!! I love it! So clean (but would'nt be that clean once you ride it that's for sure).
I've since put the black tyres back on the bike. I might even put black grips and levers back on too. She wasn't happy being "modernised" with those trendy white tyres and she was screaming to just be her old self again.
Here's the latest pic:
I've since put the black tyres back on the bike. I might even put black grips and levers back on too. She wasn't happy being "modernised" with those trendy white tyres and she was screaming to just be her old self again.
Here's the latest pic: