Vic's Classic Bikes

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Custom single speed

A customer came in wanting a single speed with the possibility of going fixed eventually. We started with a Raleigh Record frameset, sandblasted and clear powdercoated. New high flange hubs with cutouts and flip flop wheel set, Nitto technomic high rise stem, vintage Cinelli handlebars, red Origin 8 crankset (46 tooth) with matching red KMC 1/8" chain and a 17 tooth Shimano free wheel. The tires are Panaracer Pasela, the customer supplied pedals and a Brooks B17 saddle. This bike will be finished off with Tektro long reach brakes (27" to 700c wheel conversion) and handlebars will be finished with red cotton bar wrap to match the crank and chain.

A custom build for my 14 year old son

We started out with a Raleigh Super Gran Prix and sent the frame and fork out for a candy lime powdercoat job. He wanted something that would really pop, so we choose Origin 8 orange flip-flop wheels with black spokes and mounted fixation orange tires. Drive train utilized a 46 tooth Sugino Messeger crank links to a 16 tooth free wheel via a Pintle (half link) chain. Stopping power is provided by the original Weinmann centerpulls with upgraded Kool Stop Supra 2 pads actuated with Soma brake levers and topped everything off with a Brooks B17 Special saddle and Brooks perferated leather bar wrap.

Friday, September 3, 2010

Colnago Dream

The latest addition to our Private Reserve stock is a 58cm Colnago Dream with full 25th anniversary Dura Ace groupo. It has Mavic Open Pro Wheels and has been upgraded to Vic's Classic Bike standards with new cotton bar tape and a Bristish Racing Green B17 special.

Sunday, August 29, 2010

Justin's Schwinn Voyageur 11.8 - One year later

You may remember Justin who bought a Schwinn Voyaguer 11.8 in solid chrome back in September.

Since his initial purchase, Justin has made more than a few changes including. His favorites include:
1. Wheelset - with VO Diagonal rims
2. Generator Hub - Shimano 3N-80 Dynamo hub powering a Schidt E6 Headlight
3. Crank - VO Gran Cru Crankset
4. Ultegra Drivetrain
5. Fenders - VO Hanjo Le Paon Fenders

Additional changes of note include Shimano Ultegra front and rear derailleurs, DiaCompe GranCompe centerpull brakes, vintage SunTour bar end shifters, A VO decaler and Constructor front rack. Ostrich handlebar bag VO Modernist bottle cage, Nitto Technomic stem.

Why not stop in and see if we can build one for you!

Sunday, August 22, 2010

New Inventory

Hasn't been much company on Sunday morning rides the last couple of weeks, so I've gone alone. I will continue to depart the shop at 9am on Sunday mornings for 10-15 mile rides. Anyone is welcome to join, company is appreciated.
Picked up several very nice bikes this week to add to the inventory. Univega Ital Sport 50cm Chromoly triple butted frame tubes, full Campy components. Carlton 54cm with DuraAce. Schwinn Paramount 53cm, Series 5, PDG, full Shimano 105. Univega Gran Rally 56cm, full Shimano 600 components. Centurian Pro Tour 59cm, Chrome headlugs, SunTour Cyclone components.

Sunday, August 15, 2010

New Shop on Baxter Avenue

It sure is nice to have three times the space, brighter light, increased traffic, and a great neighborhood.

Sunday, August 8, 2010

Polyvalent Build

As a Velo Orange distributor, I received a call from a customer who had purchased the VO's Polyvalent Mini Build Kit with the intention of building it himself. However, when he found there was a VO dealer in town he decided to bring it to me for the build. The bike consisted of Porteur bars, Guidonett brake levers, Brooks leather bar wrap and a Brooks Flyer Saddle. The drivetrain consisted of the Sugina Alpina crank and grip king pedals, Shimano Ultegra derailleurs and silver bar end shifters. I think the bike built up really nice, what do you think?

August 1st Group Ride

Join us every Sunday morning for a 10-15 mile leisurely group ride. Lately, we've been meeting at 9:00am at the shop and and riding through either Cherokee Park, Seneca Park, Iriquois Park or down the River Walk. Afterwards we like to stop for a cup of coffee and maybe even a light brunch in the highlands. Show up at 9 and enjoy the bicycle loving company.