Posted May 21, 2012 | Thomas B’s Fuji Sports 10 (9)
13 hours 33 minutes ago Scott Vandeweghe wrote:
Nice bike! check http://classicfuji.com/ for more info on your ride. A little time with a buffing wheel and bearing grease and you should be set for another 20 years!
20 hours 4 minutes ago Docsprocket wrote:
AFTER A CLOSER LOOK IN THERE ARCHIVES 1979 OCEAN BLUE
20 hours 10 minutes ago Docsprocket wrote:
SWEET SWEET SWEEET I LOVE THE FUJIS I THINK WE ARE LOOKING AT A 1976 MAYBE HERE IS A PAGGE FROM THERE CATALOG
1 day 0 hours ago BeaterRezQ wrote:
…ahhh yes, a 1974 SSS—and right at home in the living room where it belongs! TY on the handle, B”
1 day 2 hours ago tomshiba wrote:
Thanks for the info. Eventually you’ll find the time because bicycles in pieces will speak to you in your dreams. Either that or you’ll get tired of looking at the...
1 day 2 hours ago tomshiba wrote:
Thank you BeaterRezQ (BTW, nice handle). This is the second classic ten speed that I’ve found in the last three years. My first was a 1974 Schwinn Super Sport. Still...
1 day 2 hours ago Keith wrote:
http://oldtenspeedgallery.com/ owner-submitted/keiths-fuji-sp orts-10/
1 day 2 hours ago Keith wrote:
Check your bottom bracket; if I remember correctly, the first two digits of the serial number are the model year. Looks great! Mine (http://oldtenspeedgallery....
1 day 5 hours ago BeaterRezQ wrote:
Thomas B., can’t go wrong with a 70′s Fuji! 15 mile ride with only air in the tires needed—who can complain, an instant “road warrior”. I...
Posted May 18, 2012 | Art H’s 1975 Sekine (6)
1 day 1 hour ago Mark D wrote:
Call me crazy, but with that serial number I’m thinking 1977. Sekine has the BEST pie plates. Don’t know why more makers didn’t pick up on that idea. Lovely...
3 days 1 hour ago Docsprocket wrote:
i think i remember one of these in 2008 being submitted with red bar tape. this one is real sweethttp://oldtenspeedgallery .com/blog/wp-content/bikes/...
4 days 4 hours ago Ryan Surface wrote:
StefanP beat me to the punch in recommending mytenspeeds as a great place for Sekine info – Randy has lots of great Canadian steeds on his site. Nice find Art love...
4 days 7 hours ago StefanP wrote:
Beater, just wanted to clarify that it’s not my site. Just a great site that I visit frequently. I too am a Sekine fan. I have 3 of them! StefenP
4 days 7 hours ago BeaterRezQ wrote:
Art H., Mister, we’ll meet you in the wood shed a little later for not sending more than one picture of that nice old vintage nearly mint 10 speed. That thing is...
4 days 8 hours ago StefanP wrote:
Nice one Art! My guess on the model would be an SHC 271. You should be able to verify that on this site: http://www.mytenspeeds.com/My_ TenSpeeds_1/Site%20Contents...
Posted April 16, 2010 | Doohickie’s Cotter’d 1978 Fuji Sports 10 (3)
1 day 2 hours ago tomshiba wrote:
That is the nicest Fuji Sports Ten paint I’ve seen so far. Most don’t survive without at least a few paint chips in the finish. Very nice. And the metal is...
Posted October 25, 2010 | Big Al’s Sears Ted Williams Free Spirit (7)
1 day 21 hours ago Evanthepanther wrote:
a thrift store in my area (detroit) has the same bike, but it is really tore up; the chain is covered in rust, as well as the gears; and some genius pulled off the...
Posted November 6, 2008 | Doug W’s Sears Ted Williams Free Spirit (8)
2 days 19 hours ago pop tarts wrote:
I have literally have the exact same bike but mine doesnt say ted williams on the front
Posted May 17, 2012 | Anthony L’s Campania Sport (14)
3 days 3 hours ago Leonardo E. Ferreira wrote:
It looks very well taken care of. I had a 1980 Caloi in brazil, which looked a lot like yours ! Impressive !
3 days 21 hours ago BeaterRezQ wrote:
Anthony, don’t sweat it man. If I corrected everything about my bikes that didn’t suit someone’s fancy….I’d be walking to work everyday....
4 days 7 hours ago BeaterRezQ wrote:
…I aim to please…(:
4 days 9 hours ago oldtenspeed wrote:
What has this blog come to!?!?! Arguing the direction of bar wrap!? Keep this crap on bikeforums!
4 days 11 hours ago Docsprocket wrote:
NOW THATS CHEEETING B HA HA HA HA
4 days 12 hours ago BeaterRezQ wrote:
…now I wonder if I did these backwards!?! B.
4 days 20 hours ago Docsprocket wrote:
NOT REVERSED OLD SCHOOL THEATS THE BEST SEE ATTACHED PHOTO
4 days 20 hours ago Docsprocket wrote:
THE BAR TAPE IS CORECT IN THE PICTURE THATS THE WAY THEY WERE WRAPPED. THAT IS WHAT YOUR BAR END PLUG WAS INTENDED FOR . AT THE END OF THE BAR YOU WOULD CUT THE BAR TAPE IN...
4 days 21 hours ago oldtenspeed wrote:
I like to tape my bars backward. (It makes adding and removing bar-ends a lot easier…)
4 days 22 hours ago Docsprocket wrote:
RED IS DEFINITELY IN THIS SEASON I LIKE IT
4 days 22 hours ago Anthony Lovell wrote:
Well, this is my first road bike and learning everything. Corrected the bar tape mistake a few weeks ago. Been putting near 50 miles a week commuting on her to work.
5 days 4 hours ago Memento83 wrote:
other than that pretty nice i also love those old lugged stems and triangular crank spiders
5 days 4 hours ago Memento83 wrote:
the bars are taped in reverse
5 days 6 hours ago BeaterRezQ wrote:
Anthony L., That’s bicycling in technicolor! Love the “real” headbadge, and the old stem with the sharp angle…killer!! B
Posted May 16, 2012 | Billnuke1′s Puch Meteor Luxe (4)
4 days 1 hour ago Ryan Surface wrote:
Score, that looks like it will really pop with some TLC and in the meantime its rideable, Like the good Doctor I hope to see some after shots
4 days 22 hours ago Docsprocket wrote:
sweet find bill. i just had a davidson painted that same candy apple red, the decals arrived today. waiting on a few small parts now send us some picks when you get her...
4 days 23 hours ago BeaterRezQ wrote:
Bill, I don’t know how I missed this….a two-fer. The red paint still looks quite nice for being an oldie, and you can’t go wrong on a bike with a...
5 days 2 hours ago billnuke1 wrote:
Well, I finally pulled the back wheel off and took it apart! Less than desired bearings on both sides! There is always a reason why a bike is not beinng ridden! I got lucky!...
Posted February 23, 2010 | Monday Market (Tuesday Edition): Chris U’s 1962 Schwinn Varsity Sport Touring (10)
5 days 0 hours ago Humberchristopher28 wrote:
The bicycle was not made in France. The bike was made in Chicago, U.S.A. Some of the parts such as the Huret Alvit derailer and shifters, the rear hubs, the rear...
Posted May 3, 2009 | Barney W.’s Pair of Rollfast Super De Luxe 10-Speeds (10)
5 days 1 hour ago Jennyxp009 wrote:
wow i just bought this same exact bike yesterday for 60 bucks! i love it! and everything is original with it still!
Posted February 2, 2012 | Ryan B’s 1989 Centurion Ironman Dave Scott Master (6)
7 days 3 hours ago Now wrote:
When you are ready to sell the purple Centurion please let me know. now@ont.com
21 days 22 hours ago Joshua Heath wrote:
Ryan B, I have a 1989 Iron Man Expert in Black, 59cm, one owner, immaculate shape. I picked it up a few weeks ago because the owner told me it was a 61cm, and I was going...
Posted October 12, 2009 | Andrew J’s (Cousin’s) 1982 Peugeot P8 (2)
8 days 5 hours ago Ottftm wrote:
Very nice. I had one of those as a teenager. Any chance your cousin would be interested in selling it?
Posted May 9, 2012 | Bradley G’s 1974 Schwinn Le Tour (9)
10 days 0 hours ago Trailerparkcyclist wrote:
Oh yeah, man, I can go on all day about my bike. I often do, at my website. But check it out: I’m running a 700c Mavic Open Sport with Tiagra hub on the rear...
10 days 2 hours ago BradleyG wrote:
Continentals hands down… Detroit tested, speed freak approved. Don’t let their bald look fool you, good 365 days a year. Check out outsideoutfitters.com they...
11 days 20 hours ago DOCSPROCKET wrote:
BRAD THIS IS VINTAGE AT IT’S BEST ORIGINAL CLEAN NEAT
12 days 9 hours ago Trailerparkcyclist wrote:
Now we’re talkin’! Le Tour Power, Baby! Bradley, by nature of your replies to my esteemed colleagues it is evident that you know your stuff. I ride an...
12 days 23 hours ago Mark D wrote:
And it even has bucket seats! Nice bike, great find. Best of all, you are riding it everyday. With a little care, that bike will run forever. Welcome to the gallery. Thanks for...
13 days 3 hours ago BradleyG wrote:
The Panaracers weren’t up to task on the streets of Detroit (tried them on my Varsity with the same wheel-set)… Which is a shame, I like the vintage look, plus...
13 days 4 hours ago Ryan Surface wrote:
I will echo BRQ and say -Beautiful ride Bradley, I really love those Japanese built Schwinns. The Gators are definitely great for avoiding flats , I run 700x25s on one of...
13 days 5 hours ago BradleyG wrote:
I would consider gum walls but this is my commuter bike, and I live in Detroit, MI. Not exactly skinny tire friendly, hence the puncture proof gatorskins. Thanks for the...
13 days 6 hours ago BeaterRezQ wrote:
Bradley G., “not too bad”…you modestly say, That’s Awesome! 38 years old and still looking nearly brand new, Mister I’d say you did real well!...
Posted May 7, 2012 | Darrell Y’s 1971 Raleigh Sprite (10)
10 days 12 hours ago Raleigh Guy wrote:
Love it! I have a ’75 Sprite 5-speed that my dad bought new and stored badly. I am rebuilding it as a touring bike presently. Yours gives me more inspiration. Thanks.
13 days 23 hours ago DOCSPROCKET wrote:
DARRELL THEY SAY A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS WELL THESE PHOTOS SAY IT ALL & THEN SOME ABSOLUTELY PICTURE PERFECT SHE BELONGS IN SONOMA CO, CA WHERE THE SUN...
14 days 4 hours ago BeaterRezQ wrote:
…words uttered right before a duel.(in my neighborhood) Sir B
14 days 14 hours ago Darrell Yarborough wrote:
Thank you Sir, that is a high compliment indeed!
14 days 21 hours ago Ryan Surface wrote:
I say what a lovely steed
14 days 21 hours ago Roger Allison wrote:
Looks like the bicycle of a proper English gentleman
14 days 22 hours ago BeaterRezQ wrote:
Nice, those plastic Hunt Wilde grips are retro-classy but boy do your hands sweat. (especially out here in the southwest) Sometimes, when riding during the summer months I...
14 days 22 hours ago Darrell Yarborough wrote:
The bike has the Brooks Slim grips on it now. The tan plastic (Hunt Wilde) grips were on it when I did the original restoration.
14 days 23 hours ago BeaterRezQ wrote:
Darrel Y., What a beauty! I could cruise that lovely little bike across America, and back. I especially like that it is set up for comfort and really classy at the same...
15 days 3 hours ago Bphague wrote:
Top notch, old boy!
Posted June 24, 2010 | Doc Sprocket’s 1988 Centurion Iron Man (5)
11 days 7 hours ago Radioinvasioncelestial wrote:
THIS BIKE IS NICE FAST AND RIGID, I HAVE ONE ON MY TREASURE ALL ORIGINAL. BUT I WANTED TO SALE TO SOME BODY SPECIAL THAT LOVES THIS BB’s, call Leonel...
Posted March 26, 2012 | Dane’s 1976 Schwinn Super Le Tour 12.2 (4)
13 days 1 hour ago Shortride wrote:
Here is a better few of it. http://i68.photobucket.com/alb ums/i19/cutacroshorty/Bicycles /superletour1.jpg
Posted May 8, 2012 | Mike P’s 1972 GrantSport Squire 10-Speed (3)
13 days 1 hour ago J. T. wrote:
Awesome.
13 days 9 hours ago Ryan Surface wrote:
You say “rides like a Varisty” as if its a bad thing…..Got to love heavy frames with one piece boat anchor cranks 
. Nice find thanks for sharing it.
14 days 6 hours ago BeaterRezQ wrote:
Mike P., I remember Grants Department Stores, but I don’t remember them ever selling bikes (but then again I was a wee-little-tike back then)…Fedmart, back in...
Posted December 13, 2011 | Ryan S’s 1985 Raleigh Marathon Mixte (5)
14 days 8 hours ago Tiffany P wrote:
I have the same exact Raleigh! I was wondering where you acquired some of your parts? My bolts are pretty rusty.
Posted April 30, 2012 | Roger A’s Schwinn Varsity (14)
14 days 21 hours ago Roger Allison wrote:
My guess was that the hole was for mounting an after market kickstand.
17 days 23 hours ago BeaterRezQ wrote:
Flying Merkel I would like to see photo of your 64 Varsity converted to a 26” single speed coaster braked cruiser (that’s a mouth full) someday, just to see your...
18 days 7 hours ago Scott A Wells wrote:
Nice, Roger. Anybody have any thoughts as to why that hole was in the chainstay? Poor frame…kinda reminds me of an abused child with a cigaretter burn.
19 days 5 hours ago Scott Vandeweghe wrote:
Ryan: A stuck stem, never heard of that….. The best penetrant you can buy is Silikroil by Kano Labs http://www.kanolabs.com/. It makes WD-40 (good stuff) seem...
20 days 6 hours ago Ryan Surface wrote:
Good on ya Roger for rescuing a classic, old yeller is a rare bird lots of blues and reds and some greens but the yellows seem to be hard to come across.
20 days 6 hours ago Ryan Surface wrote:
Wow that is a beauty Scott your Nephew is a lucky dude. I have a Women’s Raliegh Record that I am going to rehab for my Anglophile Niece -once I get the %$#^&...
20 days 12 hours ago BeaterRezQ wrote:
Scott V., if you can add comfort to classic–to me that’s a winning combo. I love the old 5 and 10 speeds, though old and heavy many were nicely made. Adding era...
20 days 13 hours ago Scott Vandeweghe wrote:
Well, I’m taking a survey. Would you rather have an Old Ten speed as is, or with upright touring bars and a comfortable saddle? I’m a bike flipper. I take...
20 days 23 hours ago BeaterRezQ wrote:
Roger, yeah you’re right. I’ve seen many yellow Schwinn’s, even had a few; Speedster, Traveler, Collegiate but generally speaking, at least in my...
20 days 23 hours ago Flying Merkel wrote:
My Varsity was Lemon Yellow back in the 70s! We had a love/hate relationship. Hated the horrible brakes, 4-out-of-5 rear freewheel, crappy rims. I suspect mine had a bent...
21 days 3 hours ago Roger A wrote:
An update on the year, I checked the serial number on steering tube, it’s a ’75. The 1975 Schwinn Catalog confirms that yellow as an available color. I have seen a...
21 days 4 hours ago BeaterRezQ wrote:
Upright touring bars, white walls, spring-loaded saddle…..NICE! Me and that Continental could enjoy many meaningful moments together—–B
21 days 4 hours ago Scott Vandeweghe wrote:
With appropriate storage you can pass your Varsity to your grandchildren. Divide the resto cost by 10 or 20 years, it is still a good deal. Check out...
21 days 6 hours ago BeaterRezQ wrote:
Roger A.,….but the awesome “hands on” experience you gained, not to mention the bonding that takes place between owner and rehabbed new...
Posted May 1, 2012 | Shawn T’s Iverson Grand Sport (3)
15 days 8 hours ago Scott A Wells wrote:
Whoa! At our neighborhood Yard Sale this weekend, an ol’ timer around the corner from me had an Iverson just like this one. He wanted $35 for it which was...
19 days 23 hours ago BeaterRezQ wrote:
…back on the road again, Music to our ears! (’nuff said) BRQ
20 days 6 hours ago Ryan Surface wrote:
Nice Save Shawn, now that is back on the road perhaps some other bike-head will think -hey I could spiff that up new tires and bar tape maybe a crank...
Posted April 4, 2012 | Bob H’s Motobecane Grand Touring (6)
18 days 4 hours ago DOCSPROCKET wrote:
CHECK YOUR LOCAL HOBBIE STORE IN MANY CASES I USE MODEL PAINT YOU CAN ALSO USE TOUCH UP PAINT FROM THE CRAGEN AUTO PARTS YOU CAN ALSO USE YOUR LOCAL AUTO DEALER LARGE...
18 days 4 hours ago Gshaw wrote:
I’m looking for touch-up paint for a 1981 blue Grand Touring model. Does anyone have any ideas? greg gshaw@iwu.edu
Posted April 27, 2012 | Rick S’s 1980 Motobecane Grand Touring (14)
22 days 6 hours ago BeaterRezQ wrote:
…for the record, I still dress like that to ride my bikes. Ü BRQ
22 days 23 hours ago DOCSPROCKET wrote:
HOLLY HEADACHES BATM I REMEMBER THOSE HELMETS. WE CALLED IT A SKID LID GREAT PHOTO
23 days 0 hours ago Rick S wrote:
Beautiful!
23 days 0 hours ago Rick S wrote:
Much thanks for the kind comments & so glad you like my Moto. The color combo is, indeed, killer. I’ve been riding for awhile; I bought 2 new Motobecanes back in the...
23 days 10 hours ago DOCSPROCKET wrote:
rick as i said before i love the red & black colors. here is one all original that i help a buddy get off the list last winter she came with the bags, he added a light...
24 days 11 hours ago Mark D wrote:
Great finish to a great week of steel beauties. Shiny! Look at that multicolor, painted brass headbadge — it says it all: quality! No decal looks like that. Vive la vélo!
24 days 12 hours ago hughs bicycle blog wrote:
I`m with Doc on this one. That is the best color combination that MotoBecane ever offered. One of the first old ten speeds I ever worked on was an old Super Mirage...
25 days 1 hour ago DOCSPROCKET wrote:
RICK THIS IS MY ALL TIME COLOR COMBO THE BIKE IS SPECTACULAR IN APPEARANCE I LOVE THE ORIGINAL STITCHED LEATHER BAR WRAP & THE M LOGO BARS TRULY A MASTER PEICE A 2...
25 days 6 hours ago BeaterRezQ wrote:
Your Place, Fatty, Miss Jo….are we talking bikes here? Fatty won’t be knocking on my door with an offer I can’t refuse, will he? Guys named Fatty usually...
Posted March 8, 2012 | Jaxson P’s Orions Racer saved from the shredder (14)
23 days 10 hours ago DOCSPROCKET wrote:
your not that far away im in sonoma co
23 days 15 hours ago Evansonntag wrote:
I’d love to restore this bike. if your ever on the north end of Venice Beach California put another post on this page; we’ll talk.
Posted December 21, 2011 | Robert J’s Steelmaster Master 10-Speed (5)
23 days 13 hours ago George_K wrote:
Hi I have an old SM too. It is in a terrible condition and i want to restore it. Please can you send me a few photos of your bike to look up the decals and the color. My...
Posted April 25, 2012 | Scott V’s 1962 Raleigh Lenton Gran Prix (21)
24 days 12 hours ago Mark D wrote:
Yeah, begging would just be rude.
24 days 19 hours ago BeaterRezQ wrote:
…another bike nerd with just enough class to stop short of begging, nice. B–
24 days 20 hours ago Mark D wrote:
BTW, how confident are you of the 1962 model date? I was under the impression that by then Raleigh had switched to a cable for the front derailer. Compare yours to the one at...
