Before & After Pics

[kirkpatrick]

Just finished this curved bar Elgin today.

 

[biggraham]

Bare frame

to..

 

[biggraham]

 

[The Renaissance Man]

1954 JC Higgins 24".

 

[PeteMcP]

Spiffy resto-rat Jim. Would have been tragic if this had been consigned to the crusher - but thankfully some folks have a vision....
Just goes to prove that whoever said never throw anything away was correct.

 

[383Camino]

1968 24" Schwinn Hollywood. WBO 2016 participant.

 

[PeteMcP]

Not strictly a 'Before and After' shot; more of a 'Before and During' update of how my Build No. 3's substantially re-worked aluminium frame is shaping up prior to installing its '40s vintage Gnome Rhone 125cc motor...

 

[Starnger]

 

[ExplodingCarrots]

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Is that a Selle Royal Drifter saddle?

 

[PeteMcP]

Is that a Selle Royal Drifter saddle?

Correct, sir. Imported it from a Belgian seller who's pricing beat UK vendors.
I'm slowly and carefully removing its printed-on graphics.
Seat now installed correctly rather than simply posed as in previous pic.

 

[ExplodingCarrots]

Correct, sir. Imported it from a Belgian seller who's pricing beat UK vendors.
I'm slowly and carefully removing its printed-on graphics.
Seat now installed correctly rather than simply posed as in previous pic.

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How do you find it for comfort? I need to replace a squeaky saddle and I've been considering one.

It's good to know that the graphics can be removed as that was the one thing that I didn't like.

 

[PeteMcP]

How do you find it for comfort? I need to replace a squeaky saddle and I've been considering one.

It's good to know that the graphics can be removed as that was the one thing that I didn't like.

I love the look of the two pre-loved Brooks vintage saddles I fitted to my two previous motorized builds - but comfort-wise, they limit the length of rides I take to about half an hour before my butt goes numb.
For my under-construction Build No. 3, I wanted a gel-type perch capable of giving me much more time in the saddle. Problem was, most gel saddles I looked at were modern looking affairs - till I stumbled across this Selle Royal Drifter. With its faux aged finish, it had the kind of vintage look I needed to compliment my build and comfort-wise I can confirm it's CAF.

 

[ExplodingCarrots]

I love the look of the two pre-loved Brooks vintage saddles I fitted to my two previous motorized builds - but comfort-wise, they limit the length of rides I take to about half an hour before my butt goes numb.
For my under-construction Build No. 3, I wanted a gel-type perch capable of giving me much more time in the saddle. Problem was, most gel saddles I looked at were modern looking affairs - till I stumbled across this Selle Royal Drifter. With its faux aged finish, it had the kind of vintage look I needed to compliment my build and comfort-wise I can confirm it's CAF.

Good to know. I've been tempted to go down the Brooks route, but my modern cruiser saddle on another bike is so comfy and I'd like something I can sit on for the best part of an hour without risking aching buttocks. My only issue with the Drifter is it doesn't seem to be available in black. Decisions, decisions.

 

[PeteMcP]

Good to know. I've been tempted to go down the Brooks route, but my modern cruiser saddle on another bike is so comfy and I'd like something I can sit on for the best part of an hour without risking aching buttocks. My only issue with the Drifter is it doesn't seem to be available in black. Decisions, decisions.

Mine is the Royal Drifter 'Plus' saddle - meaning it's the larger version. Pretty sure I had the choice of brown or black when I made the purchase. In fact I just checked online and Selle do offer a black version. There's your decision made...lol.

 

[ExplodingCarrots]

Mine is the Royal Drifter 'Plus' saddle - meaning it's the larger version. Pretty sure I had the choice of brown or black when I made the purchase. In fact I just checked online and Selle do offer a black version. There's your decision made...lol.

Nice one. Dunno why I thought they were only available in brown.

 

[Brockwan]

Before

After

 

[Timisaacson]

My 60s jc pennies foremost before and after cleaned with clr and scotch brite satin varnished

 

[léocwc]

After

before

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

After
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Wow! Great bike!


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[Dr. Tankenstein]

Summit Workhorse turned ‘Schwinn’ strandie

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