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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,195
Posted By John E

... or is it G, as in 7th letter of the alphabet...

... or is it G, as in 7th letter of the alphabet and 7th month? My objection to your interpretation is that two months start with G, and two start with M....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 02:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,195
Posted By tkamd73

Original Paint and decals on 82 Champione del...

Original Paint and decals on 82 Champione del Mondo frame. Fork not original, PO replaced fork after a crash, and continued to ride it, until advised otherwise by bike shop mech, who gave the frame...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 06:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,195
Posted By Bianchigirll

See post #2 Hopefully that will clean up...

See post #2 Hopefully that will clean up nicely and be a great looking rider. How did you come up with '82? The decals look like the wrong style for '82
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 63,224
Posted By Torpado

1985 or 86, based on the top tube internal...

1985 or 86, based on the top tube internal routing. Is the bottom bracket shell English threaded? I think 1985 was the first year for that capitulation.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-24, 09:32 PM
Replies: 279
Views: 79,368
Posted By calamarichris

I'll check my garage tomorrow and let you know....

I'll check my garage tomorrow and let you know. I've either got Peloton or Madison decals. Will let you know.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-24, 08:03 PM
Replies: 279
Views: 79,368
Posted By My3Schwinns

The company in Texas called Velocals that made...

The company in Texas called Velocals that made decals is out of business. I would recommend looking on eBay and see if you can get lucky there. I just checked there is some sets on there right now...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-18-23, 01:05 PM
Replies: 279
Views: 79,368
Posted By My3Schwinns

My 86 Schwinn Peloton

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1333/dscf2285_dbb4e63219a9c40f371d5b8d5ac04fd1dcf83f06.jpg
My '86 Schwinn Peloton
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-23, 08:25 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 25,213
Posted By Choke

I'm firmly in the retrofriction camp. The Simplex...

I'm firmly in the retrofriction camp. The Simplex models work great and I could be perfectly happy with them. But.....I think the Campy Doppler is just a hair smoother and those are my favorites,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-23, 09:35 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 25,213
Posted By Roger M

retrofriction coke spoons? A new favorite,...

retrofriction coke spoons? A new favorite, approved by Tony Montana. Very nice!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-23, 08:17 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 25,213
Posted By JohnDThompson

I have Simplex retrofriction lever on several...

I have Simplex retrofriction lever on several bikes, and prefer them over simple friction levers of any kind. SunTour ratcheting "Power Shifters" are close. Zeus "Cosmos" retrofriction levers are as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-23, 10:08 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 25,213
Posted By mpetry912

steelbikeguy Steve, it is a retrofriction...

steelbikeguy Steve, it is a retrofriction shifter, I believe it has a roller cam instead of a ratchet.

they are super duper smooth, utterly sexy to operate. The later C-Record model can be had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-23, 09:59 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 25,213
Posted By esasjl

The Simplex Retrofriction mechanism is a...

The Simplex Retrofriction mechanism is a favorite. I have a mint set of the coke spoon version for admiring, a set shifting 3x7...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-23, 07:51 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 25,213
Posted By mpetry912

The Riv Silvers are very nice the...

The Riv Silvers are very nice

the Campagnolo Doppler shifters take it to a whole different level.

Silky smooth. I have several sets including a non-catalog RH shifter with increased cable...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-23, 01:21 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 25,213
Posted By rustystrings61

I'm surprised the Rivendell Silver shifters...

I'm surprised the Rivendell Silver shifters haven't turned up yet! This is from 2006, when I first installed them on my long-since-sold Joe Starck-built Road Custom -
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-23, 11:23 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 25,213
Posted By 1simplexnut

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/dscf2372_1e4040229a5178509317481f200fe2be90c7c568.jpg

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-23, 08:33 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 25,213
Posted By El Chaba

Cast another vote for Simplex Retrofrictions….. ...

Cast another vote for Simplex Retrofrictions…..

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/4547959f_a47e_4dd3_ae3a_2870af2fc9d3_ebb002d1ea22c1a1507092891b2db135a79a8d76.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-23, 08:15 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 25,213
Posted By ehcoplex

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1000x1000/retrofrictions_89fc167a80552019687527011eddff0f78e5acc9.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-23, 01:53 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 63,224
Posted By SurferRosa

From what I've seen, those are the best available...

From what I've seen, those are the best available for the price. And with the gum color, you can barely see the logo.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/186055013712

The logo on the white ones especially...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-23, 01:22 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 63,224
Posted By SurferRosa

Which particular hoods did you choose?

Which particular hoods did you choose?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-23, 12:53 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 63,224
Posted By squirtdad

super nice super light.....I am on the lookout...

super nice super light.....I am on the lookout for one in my size.....I had a super strada and the ride was super so have really wanted the top of the line

how is the ride ?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-23, 06:42 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 63,224
Posted By juvela

----- :thumb: Handsome! This looks...

-----

:thumb:

Handsome!

This looks pretty late; would think it to be from the Agrati time.


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-23, 09:47 AM
Replies: 207
Views: 63,224
Posted By cocoabeachcrab

torpado luxe. late 60's early 70's... with my own...

torpado luxe. late 60's early 70's... with my own crooked decal application! saddle by our friend Rudi, ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-23, 10:36 AM
Replies: 207
Views: 63,224
Posted By squirtdad

wow

wow
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-23, 09:39 AM
Replies: 207
Views: 63,224
Posted By cocoabeachcrab

finally got around finishing up randy's crashed...

finally got around finishing up randy's crashed early 60's professional frame that i got from him last year. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-22, 08:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,559
Posted By 52telecaster

Congratulations! I love tenax Schwinns. Not the...

Congratulations! I love tenax Schwinns. Not the world's hottest tubeset but it punches above it's weight in my book. I had a tenax voyager that was just an excellent bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-22, 07:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,559
Posted By Kdogbikes

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/fd267c6f_a142_448c_8645_874292d6391f_57680cfa8967f563ca2fb06c970d0c10b4fd3fe3.jpeg
Nice pick up,Indytriumph. I don’t ride this one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-22, 05:08 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 63,224
Posted By oneclick

Just finished this build, some re-work still to do

This was the bike that got sold to a local as a Torpado.
Pretty much the only thing that *was* Torpado was the frame, the fork is a Tange, the brakes were Mafac, and for the rest it had a bunch of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-22, 02:33 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,171
Posted By obrentharris

Beautiful bike! Nice to see it again. Brent

Beautiful bike! Nice to see it again.
Brent
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-22, 08:06 AM
Replies: 255
Views: 66,836
Posted By attylah

70cm Toneh Chuleewah frame for sale

531 Reynolds frame with Campy headset. Looks to be a beautiful frame in excellent condition. Not mine. I have bought parts from the seller, very nice guy, but not willing to ship even a derailleur so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-22, 08:00 AM
Replies: 207
Views: 13,928
Posted By styggno1

https://live.staticflickr.com/4195/35012023061_05e...

https://live.staticflickr.com/4195/35012023061_05e1a56f10_b.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/329/20407750606_c95e10a51d_b.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/4409/36292637916_5a39a37c44_b.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-22, 07:47 AM
Replies: 207
Views: 13,928
Posted By ascherer

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20211012_191929653_ios_fdc086aa548a2460da6152f51237251d0f89d1b0.jpg
Falcon San Remo...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-22, 10:03 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 13,928
Posted By repechage

that's a track iron, a motorpacing rig.

that's a track iron, a motorpacing rig.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-22, 10:53 AM
Replies: 207
Views: 63,224
Posted By Mr. 66

My Super...

My Super Lighthttps://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_4799_f35c448d4149164f102f7d9a32a6d3abc2b7ee66.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-22, 10:38 AM
Replies: 207
Views: 63,224
Posted By juvela

----- thanks very much for sharing your...

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thanks very much for sharing your example!

looks like Torresini really went casting about for a road ensemble here

she wears Galli chainset, Campag gears, Modolo brakes, Cino stem/bar...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-22, 05:40 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 66,836
Posted By Roger M

I ended up with four big boy bike acquisitions in...

I ended up with four big boy bike acquisitions in 2021. An Expedition, Johnson, Lyon, and Cannondale. All between 66cm and 68cm.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-21, 09:07 AM
Replies: 207
Views: 63,224
Posted By JosephCP

Howdy all! I'm considering this as a project. ...

Howdy all!
I'm considering this as a project.
Appreciate your thoughts.

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/600x450/torp1_c244498917b92670a2a23996f70ac55983e3152e.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-21, 10:51 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,838
Posted By mountaindave

Holy bananas, Batman, what is that paint job???...

Holy bananas, Batman, what is that paint job??? It looks like that bike is made of ivory with blood dripping from the joints as lugs!! I’m suddenly deep in lust!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-21, 11:12 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,162
Posted By xiaoman1

Here is mine. Best, Ben ...

Here is mine.
Best, Ben

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1418_745a41d1196106293f935b007195b4e5ef68fa22.jpg
Still a work in progress.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-20, 07:23 AM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 933,231
Posted By JaccoW

Ah that looks like the dust cap popped out and it...

Ah that looks like the dust cap popped out and it was improperly tightened. I would say start a thread. You can probably get that out just fine with a tool, a rod and some washers.

Here I removed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-20, 11:42 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,080
Posted By styggno1

The frame is an early 70ies Torpado build....

The frame is an early 70ies Torpado build. Typical Torpado lug and bb shell cut outs.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-20, 01:13 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 56,893
Posted By pcb

Nagasawa Special Road with a somewhat mixed-era...

Nagasawa Special Road with a somewhat mixed-era Suntour build; photo by Ken Toda:

https://live.staticflickr.com/7508/28083524936_e90626e638_h.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-20, 01:11 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 56,893
Posted By pcb

Flyin' the flag..... ...

Flyin' the flag.....

https://live.staticflickr.com/2922/14566157688_378b2dc15f_h.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-20, 12:34 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 63,224
Posted By Dan Chase

Introducing my `53 Torpado Gran sport - had a...

Introducing my `53 Torpado Gran sport - had a more detailed build thread on the forum, but for anyone who missed it its an original early `50`s Gran Sport which needed a thorough restoration -...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-20, 04:02 AM
Replies: 207
Views: 63,224
Posted By styggno1

I have posted this Champion Strada here earlier...

I have posted this Champion Strada here earlier and told the story about how a Torpado ended up re-branded in Sweden. It can be seen and read here:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-19, 10:21 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 66,836
Posted By fliplap

You might know that the Miyata 1000 only ever...

You might know that the Miyata 1000 only ever came sized up to a 63cm. However, in the dutch market, the Koga Miyata RandonneurExtra was essentially the exact same frame, but available in a towering...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-19, 02:37 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 66,836
Posted By zbillster

Here's a "before" pic for the purists ... the...

Here's a "before" pic for the purists ... the original Campy components were pretty crusty ... one tubular said "Made in USSR" ... the Rolls saddle was toast.

The original owner was taller than me...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-19, 03:24 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,162
Posted By Bianchigirll

Gotta Bertoni? Well it just so happens one...

Gotta Bertoni? Well it just so happens one landed on my door step a few weeks ago...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-19, 08:10 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,162
Posted By SurferRosa

Gotta Bertoni?

Let's see 'em. :thumb:

Here's mine, an '81 (?) Superlight.

https://i.imgur.com/PUojLXa.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Zl60xUH.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/jVEHMts.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-19, 11:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,631
Posted By garryg

My Saronni

Picked up this bike a few months ago. Any info you folks have would be appreciated. Full Campagnola...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-19, 09:37 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 15,682
Posted By garryg

That bar tape reminds me of Liberace,weird.

That bar tape reminds me of Liberace,weird.
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