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leather handlebar cover
It was a fun project to put these handlebar covers on the bike. I love how they look with the...
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Uploaded on Nov 11, 2009
toe clips
These toeclips covers are also elk skin. The stitching used was different than the handlebars. I used...
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Uploaded on Nov 11, 2009
handlebars and saddle
I'm sorry about the glare in this photo. Anyway, it is my saddle and handlebars .
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Uploaded on Nov 11, 2009
bar ends
Another view of the handlebars. These bar-ends are not plastic, but they were less than $4 a pair. I...
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Uploaded on Nov 11, 2009
the bike - early Nov 2009
This is the bike as she stands in early November 2009. I would love to repaint her, but the wife and I...
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Uploaded on Nov 11, 2009
factory sticker
A sticker on the seat tube that I like for some reason. If I do repaint the bike someday, I'd like to...
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Uploaded on Nov 11, 2009
factory decal
A decal on the fork. If I do repaint the bike, I'm tempted to recreate the decals. I've already...
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Uploaded on Nov 11, 2009
Original Seat
Photo taken after the intial cleaning and tune-up. This seat is definitely being replaced. Wait and see...
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Uploaded on Oct 4, 2009
Motobecane: Made in France
Photo taken after the intial cleaning and tune-up. The company doesn't exist anymore (well, they do,...
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Uploaded on Oct 4, 2009
Nomade Sprint
Photo taken after the intial cleaning and tune-up. The paint job isn't too flashy, and it wouldn't...
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Uploaded on Oct 4, 2009
What is that on the handlebars?
Photo taken after the intial cleaning and tune-up. Yep, that's duct tape holding my handlebar tape on...
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Uploaded on Oct 4, 2009
Original 10-speed Set-up
Photo taken after the intial cleaning and tune-up. I was surprised at how well the crank locked after...
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Reflectors and Brakes
Photo taken after the intial cleaning and tune-up. My wife wants me to keep the reflectors on the...
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Uploaded on Oct 4, 2009
As I bought it. 1972 Motobecane Nomade
(Photo taken by the person from whom I bought it) This is the bike as I bought it from a friendly...
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Uploaded on Oct 4, 2009
