Posts made by scarfmace

@hammertoe1 great stuff! super clean!

@Alex Any SBG's planned in 1955's?

@neph93 What is the submariners sweater? Haven't seen that thing?

They where the first brand to do a super sick N1 in Horsehide Leather colab with Y2 a couple years ago, since then, It's been copied quite a few times by 'the shop vancover' and even Buzz Rickson I believe. Never got to pull the trigger on one, but it sure is a quality jacket.

All you need to do now is find the seamstress

I need cash - Pricedrop 125€ Shipped to most of the world

Damm @Brock those are some rides your taking!

Nothing even remotely as nice, but I still ride every couple of days.
I rode 108K 'gravelhalla' route in Belgium last saturday

bump

@myk1098 this is the reason why I follow this topic! Great stuff

Price drop: 150€ incl free shipping or split the cost.

I could also get a raised stem and get a longer seatpost, but that would ruin the look IMO.

@meatmarketdenim1 if I manage to keep it in storage for about 4 to 6 years, I'll be a great bike for my oldest.

A few months ago, I stumbled upon a second-hand listing for a nearby Concorde bicycle. The frame was steel and it had a Campagnolo groupset. Driven by curiosity to learn something new and brush up on my technical skills, I decided to buy the bike for €170.

After doing some research, it turned out the bike was much more special than I initially thought. The frame was built in Italy in the early 1990s by a legendary frame builder under the name Coïc. Everything was still in original condition and working fine, except for the rear derailleur.

I started by giving everything a thorough clean, taking it all apart and putting it back together. For example, the seatpost and stem were completely stuck in the frame because the old grease had completely hardened. I stripped the rear triangle of surface rust, re-greased everything, replaced the bearings, and added a new saddle and handlebar tape. The only thing left to do was replace the rear derailleur.

For this, I went to a local bike shop. The technician's eyes went wide when he saw it, and he was more than happy to help me restore the bike to its former glory. He decided that the shift cable needed to be replaced, and since we had to get into the levers anyway, we might as well replace all the cables. He snipped everything, only to suddenly realize that the old cable wouldn't release from the shifter.

After more than an hour of fiddling, I decided to take the lever home—along with the piece of cable stuck inside—to drill it out myself. Three drill bits and two trips to the hardware store later, the stubborn cable was finally out.

The next day, I headed back to the bike shop and got everything mounted. Only one problem: the shifting still wasn't running smoothly. So, we decided to replace the cassette as well. With a final bill of €200 from the shop, the bike was finally finished.

However, one major issue remained: the frame is a size too small for me, so I decided to sell it. This whole adventure literally cost me many hours, blood, sweat, and tears, and a total bill of over €400. In the meantime, the bike is still up for sale because there currently seems to be an oversupply in the market. On the bright side, I've learned a lot, and the bike has turned into an absolute little gem.

Bump! 180€ Shipped almost anywhere

New sneaker day!

Bump! Can't believe it's still here...

@jfive67 if only they came in Black fade to gray

Bought these from @Giles because he was cleaning out his collection. If I remember correctly, these were the OG 1955 prototype or something (notice the AERO patch and the unconventional pocket arcs). Worn for 2 years—the 1955 is my favorite Iron Heart cut by a mile right now. Sending them back to Gosport for a quick repair, and then they'll be right back on my legs.

@Matt, that reminds me of the coffee barista episode from the series: 'bad thoughts' (if you haven't seen it - go watch all of it!)

bump - still open to offers