Steve P is back, and this time he’s showing off his son Jakob’s 1985ish Raleigh Pursuit.  When I was 12, all I wanted was sweet red road bike like this, but alas! due to the gravel roads that surrounded me,  I had to settle for  a “first generation” Schwinn Crisscross.   Which, as I have mentioned before, led to my aversion to flat bars on road bikes, but strangely had no affect on my love of knobby 27ers/700Cs! And yes, I still own my Crisscross.

My name is Steve P. and this is my son Jakobs bicycle,

We think it’s a 1985 model but aren’t positive, It is however a Raleigh Pursuit that we picked up for him this summer. Jakob just turned twelve and is becoming quite the cyclist.

We cleaned, greased and adjusted everything, added the Continentals, new seat, bar wrap, single lever brake handles and new lever hoods and he and I have been riding together constantly this year with our longest rides being a weekly 26 mile round trip on the beautiful Gateway trail here in the Twin cities.

He and his sister are the only kids at their elementary school with road bikes (I’ll post hers soon). It’s awesome now that he’s big enough and strong enough to ride with me, I’ve put on more miles this year than the last five combined.

Thanks Steve and Jakob

Due to the long weekend and an inordinate amount of time spent stuffing my face and laying on the couch,  I’m taking it easy today. Scott C’s Suteki with its SDGCS and its riser stem and flat bar should serve as very appropriate and comfortable post-Thanksgiving weekend ride.

Hi, I’m Scott. Here is my 1982 Suteki.

Thanks Scott

Happy Thanksgiving to all the OTSGerati!  Sorry,  no turkey-themed post today, but Dave C’s 1974 Schwinn Le Tour is certainly deserving of a holiday.

Eat some food, watch some football, sleep in a chair, but tomorrow—GO RIDE YOUR BIKE!

Here’s my 1974 Schwinn Le Tour, made in Japan by Panasonic. I bought it for $10 at a garage sale a few months back and have really enjoyed cleaning it up and riding it. I had a local bike shop give it a once over and replace a few critical items that were worn out or broken. Since then I have replaced a few more things and now have it pretty much set up the way I want. The paint is a little dinged up here and there, but it really rides great.

Here are the things that are new to the bike:
Chain, brake levers and hoods, bar tape
cables and housings
Alloy randonneur bars that were on the bike when I got it, but aren’t original
27” Wolber Super Champion “58” alloy wheels (36 spoke front, 40 spoke rear)
Sun Tour sealed bearing hubs
SR SP-11 pedals with MKS steel clips
Shimano 6 speed freewheel
Michelin World Tour tires
Brooks B-17 seat
Pletscher rack

Thanks for the great website,

Dave C.

Thanks Dave

Judging from this picture, Eric G. rescued this early 70s Univega not a moment too soon!  Hopefully now, it will be afforded a second chance at a seattube fulfilling life.

This is what i have. A Univega Custom Ten ten speed. the year is around 1972 and was found laying around the backyard at my mother in law’s. It is a amazing bike and is Definitely a bike in which will bring lots of joy once it is finished and another model in which is a first for “Old Ten Speed.”

1972 Custom Ten Univega

Eric G. Victorville C.A.

Thanks Eric

Continuing with another Moto, this is Shawn W’s stunning Motobecane Grand Touring split-tube mixte.

Year:   1980 – ish
Make:   Motobecane
Model:    Grand Touring

A little bit about it: Rare split-tube Mixte,  bought with no wheels, saddle or bars. Installed (and polished) NOS Suntour bar-ends, (entire drivetrain is Suntour) Polished every piece of metal on it for far too many hours. Handmade wooden fenders. At least 3 lbs lighter than any other Mixte I’ve restored. I did at least 20 this year, even more last year. They’re popular in Portland!

Thanks Shawn