Comments on: Jim’s vintage inspired 753 road bike

By: Brian

Brian — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 03:32:45 +0000

In reply to Frank. So well said! And I will never forget the smell of grease and oil that permeates a well worn bike shop. A lovely scent that should be bottled and sold. :)

By: Frank

Frank — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 18:32:27 +0000

It is definitely like stepping into a time machine for me just looking at pictures of this bike and other similar bikes.
Back in the late seventies and early eighties, as a teenager, I was drooling over and looking at ten-speed bikes at my local bike and moped stores in my home town Zagreb, Croatia.
Same geometry, lugs, similar beautiful drivetrain, down tube friction shifters, and paint. It is so nostalgic for me. Just looking at this bike, I think I smell the grease from those bike stores. I’m not kidding.
I just can’t believe that some people of younger generations would be interested in bikes of that period.
When something is perfect and beautiful, it’s always going to be perfect.

By: Brian

Brian — Thu, 23 May 2019 14:02:12 +0000

In reply to Jim Booth. It's just what he likes. Also, I'm pretty sure a bike with high flange hubs can be raced!

By: Jim Booth

Jim Booth — Thu, 23 May 2019 07:17:32 +0000

Just curious – since this is a race bike theme, why did the owner go for high flange hubs?

By: Brian

Brian — Fri, 10 May 2019 01:11:36 +0000

In reply to Malcolm ford. Unfortunately no. Each I bike I build is a one-off custom. If you wanted to make the owner an offer though, I could pass it on.

By: Malcolm ford

Malcolm ford — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 07:59:24 +0000

Hello I’m curious if this bike is for sale?
Best wishes
Malcolm