Newly Restored - Nishiki Olympic

A "BIG" bike for a "BIG" guy

At 6" 3" and 270lbs Steven has always felt he was riding bikes that were to small for him. So when he decided to have a bike custom built his search led him to the Rivendell Hunquapillar. Steven ordered his frame set direct from Rivendell including headset, special gold flake paint, and Bull Moose handlebars to be delivered direct to VicsClassicBikes. He and I spent the next several weeks planing this build. We took one system at a time, carefully going over options before deciding on the components. Here is what we came up with.

Starting with the wheels, we decided to have Peter White Cycles do the wheel build. Steven was sure that he wanted Velocity Chucker rims. The front hub is a Sanyo Dyno Hub that powers the LumoTec lighting system and the rear hub is a Velocity. Both wheels are laced with Wheelsmith 14G double butted stainless steel spokes.



The drive train starts out with a SKF sealed bottom bracket. This was the first SKF BB that I have installed and I have to say that I am impressed. From the quality of the unit with drive side roller bearings and moisture seal to the 2 year warranty - SKF has come up with a winner. I will be using this bottom bracket a lot more in the future.

Velo Orange fluted compact crank set, 48x34. Cassett - Shimano HG-40 8 speed 11-34-Rivendell Grip King pedals. Front derailleur - Shimano Ultegra 6700 and the rear is Shimano Deore XT M771. Shifting is handled by Shimano 8 speed bar end shifters mounted to Pauls Thumies. All tied together with a SRAM PC890 chain.



Stopping power is supplied by Paul's Cantilever brakes and levers including Paul's Moon Units for straddle wire attachment. Front and rear generator powered lights by Bush Muller.



Nitto racks front and rear will handle any load Steven needs to carry. A Brooks Flyer Special saddle is mounted atop a Nitto S83 post and complemented by Brooks leather grips.



Additional bits included Velo Orange water bottle cage, Cat Eye Strada 6 function Wireless computer, Crane brass bell, and Plescher 2 leg center kick stand. Steven will protect his head with a Bern helmet.



It has been a pleasure and honor to work with Steven on this build. This is a unique high end build that doesn't come along very often. I hope it brings Him many years of cycling enjoyment.



A big bike for a big man.

Newly Restored - Schwinn Worldsport

58cm 4130 Cro Moly frame, front & rear brais on's for fenders, 1 set watter bottle bosses. 27" Araya alloy rims laced to low flang alloy hubs with stainless steel spokes. Sake EX forged alloy crank. Shamino Light action derailleurs acatuated with stem mounted shifters. Shimano side pull brakes with dual action levers.

Bike has just been completly overhauled including rebuild of all bearing systems (hubs, headset & bottom bracket. New tires, tubes, cables, rimstrips, chain and saddle. Handlebars wraped with cotton bar tape then finished off with hemp twine and schellac. Price $350.00

Newly Restored - Schwinn Volare SOLD

The Volare is on of the rarest of Schwinn Road Bikes. Only built for 2 years it was one step down from the Paramount. The Reynolds 531 frame features chrome head lugs, fork crown & tips and rer stay ends. All components are stamped Dura Ace (crank, hubs, brake calapers, brake levers, shifters, freewheel, and front derailleur) rear derailleur is Crane.

Bike has been completly restored including overhaul of all bearing systems (hubs, head set and bottom bracket). New tires, tubes rim strips, cables and chain.

The spoke nipples were corroded so the wheels were rebuilt with new DT swiss stainless steel 14G spokes and brass nipples using the origonal Dura Ace hubs and rims in the 4 cross pattern as when new. Price $750.00

Newly Restored - Raleigh

63cm Raleigh 502 frame with brais on's for watter bottle and fenders. Low flange alloy hubs laced to 27" winnmann alloy rims. Quick release front & rear. Suntour AX derailleurs with stem mounted shifters. Dia Compe side pull brakes with dual action levers.


Bicycle has been completly restored including overhaul of all bearing systems (hubs, head set, and bottom bracket). New tires, tubes, rim strips and cables. Price $375.00

Newly Restored - Motobecane

58cm Vitus double butted frame. Suntour Cyclone drive train and Weinmann center pull brakes with dual control levers. Normandy high flang hubes laced to Rigida alloy rims.

Bike has been completly restored including overhaul of all bearing systems (hubs, headset, and bottom bracket). New tires, tubes, rim strips and cables. Price $675.00

56cm Centurian Elite RS - $575 SOLD

Make:

Centurian

Model:

Elite RS

Frame Size:

56cm

Frame Description:

Tange 2 tubing, forged dropouts

Wheels:

Wolber Super Champion Alpine rims laced to Suzue low flange alloy hubs with stainless steel spokes, quick release front and rear, Continental Gator Skin tires

Components:

Shimano 600 drive train, Dia Compe Royal S side pull brakes with Aero levers

Saddle & Seatpost:

Sakae alloy seat pillar with Vetta suede saddle

Bars & Stem:

Nitto Bars and Stem

Price:

$575

52cm Bridgestone City Bike - $375

This practical bicycle features a versatile design, from the wide rack to the stainless steel fenders and convenient kickstand. The integrated rear rack provides support for a large saddle bag or serves as a platform to bungee items onto, and its extensions can hold a set of panniers for carrying a heavy load. The custom-designed rear-axel-mounted kickstand provides additional support at the rear of the bike so that the bike can remain standing with a load on the rack. From the coffee shop to the grocery store to campus, this bike will perform any task required with the performance of a classic Japanese 10 speed. You won’t find another one like it! And yeah, it has a way cool head badge.

Make:

Bridgestone

Model:

City Bike

Frame Size:

52cm

Frame Description:

Lugged steel frame, with aluminum lugs.

Wheels:

26" chrome rims laced to high flange chrome hubs

Components:

Ten speed SunTour drive train with stem mounted shifters, Dia Compe side pull brakes with dual action levers

Saddle & Seatpost:

New planet bike saddle

Bars & Stem:

SR Bars and Stem

Price:

$375

63cm Schwinn Traveler

Make: Schwinn Traveler
Model: Traveler
Frame Size: 63cm
Frame Description: 63cm True Temper frame, forged dropouts, braze ons front and rear, Dia Compe side pull brakes
Wheels: 27' Weinmann alloy rims laced to low flange alloy hubs, quick release front and rear
Components: Sakae SX forged alloy crank, Shimano light action 12 speed drive train actuated with indexed down tube shifters
Saddle & Seatpost: Laprade alloy seat pillar with San Marco vinyl saddle
Bars & Stem: Sakae custom alloy bars and stem
Price: $475

59cm Raleigh Super Grand Prix - $400

Make Raleigh
Model Grand Prix
Frame Size 59cm
Frame Description 59cm Raleigh Grand Prix, 2030 High Carbon Tubing, Mink Blue, Brazeons front and rear for fenders, Chrome Fork tips
Wheels 27" Ukai alloy rims laced to low flange alloy hubs
Components Raleigh pantographed Sugino crank, Raleigh pantographed SunTour drive train, Weinmann 610 centerpull brakes with dual action levers
Saddle & Seatpost Brooks CR3 vinyl saddle
Bars & Stem Nitto B115 alloy bars with GB alloy stem
Price $400