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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-22, 07:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 805
Posted By repechage

The cranks will have a date code on the back 4...

The cranks will have a date code on the back
4 in a circle would be 1984
then they went to a square, with 11 inside.
1984 Corsa Record parts do exist.

they were near vaporware till 1986.
snd...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-22, 06:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 805
Posted By mgopack42

fraba here are the specifications per the...

fraba here are the specifications per the vintagelotuscycling page on the wayback machine:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-22, 07:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 805
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

Is it a Lotus or a Cinelli? Or both? In either...

Is it a Lotus or a Cinelli? Or both? In either case, it is a beautiful frameset.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-22, 09:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,212
Posted By T-Mar

While the paint appears quite good, the subject...

While the paint appears quite good, the subject bicycle is not without issues. The bar tape is ripped. The front derailleur cage exhibits significant rust. The chrome shows some peppering and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-22, 10:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,212
Posted By seagrade

Correct. Although aero/concealed brake cable...

Correct. Although aero/concealed brake cable configuration required a pair of the elusive "guide cable plates" which were often lost along the way forcing later rebuilds to be non-aero configuration....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-22, 08:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,212
Posted By P!N20

Pretty sure they were able to hooked up aero or...

Pretty sure they were able to hooked up aero or non-aero.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-22, 08:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,212
Posted By Paul Waque

Is it odd that the cable at the levers is not...

Is it odd that the cable at the levers is not routed under the tape? I thought Chorus came with aero levers.levers

The bike looks like it mainly needs a good cleaning. Nice.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-22, 07:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,212
Posted By T-Mar

Chorus was introduced in late 1987, for the the...

Chorus was introduced in late 1987, for the the 1988 model year. The frame uses the pre-1988 version of the SLX decal. While it's possible that they were using up some older decal stock into 1988,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-22, 06:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,212
Posted By P!N20

'87 at the earliest, '90 at the latest.

'87 at the earliest, '90 at the latest.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-22, 06:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,212
Posted By jdawginsc

That is an amazing bike right there. If original...

That is an amazing bike right there. If original equipment I would think it was an 87, wouldn’t it be?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-22, 06:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,212
Posted By T-Mar

RLX was the model name used only by the USA...

RLX was the model name used only by the USA distributor, Ten Speed Drive. In Canada, where the OP is located, this model was known as the SLX Professional.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-22, 05:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,212
Posted By P!N20

As long as it is SLX tubing (check for rifling at...

As long as it is SLX tubing (check for rifling at the base of the seat tube) I think you'd be safe calling it an RLX.

There's a few RLX with cable guides:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-22, 04:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,212
Posted By Bianchigirll

That is my absolute favorite Campanutella group....

That is my absolute favorite Campanutella group. When you’re ready to upgrade to 13 sped brifters let me know

PS. 10 Speed Drive offered custom paint options back then, not sure if they did it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-21, 10:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 989
Posted By unworthy1

Yes it sure does. I doubt that Gipiemme did the...

Yes it sure does. I doubt that Gipiemme did the investment-casting themselves, but was almost certainly an Italian firm (and not Long Shen in China) that GPM contracted with or simply re-branded.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-20, 10:50 AM
Replies: 1,028
Views: 190,886
Posted By CyclesMakaron

merziac - Sorry, my sclerosis easily beat my...

merziac - Sorry, my sclerosis easily beat my automatic translator...
fraba - VL - is one of the painting patterns introduced in 1994 (used for the first time on the Vlaanderen group), B = Blue, the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-20, 12:30 AM
Replies: 1,028
Views: 190,886
Posted By CyclesMakaron

L5X C6440 - Corsa Extra SLX, frame built in...

L5X C6440 - Corsa Extra SLX, frame built in spring 1991, repainted after 1993 in VLB pattern
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-15-20, 02:39 AM
Replies: 645
Views: 283,124
Posted By cb400bill

I’ve not seen any Classic and Vintage bikes...

I’ve not seen any Classic and Vintage bikes available at my local Wal-Mart.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-06-20, 04:50 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,949
Posted By cqlink

I buy apprx. five classics, fix and flip...

I buy apprx. five classics, fix and flip annually. If patient, there are good deals out there. I don't make much considering the labor but it's still far cheaper than psychotherapy.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-20, 10:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,385
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

I outfitted my 1989 Bottecchia SLX with Campy...

I outfitted my 1989 Bottecchia SLX with Campy Athena 11 speed. I chose that particular groupset because of the aluminum finish (and because I like Campy :thumb:).

...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-28-20, 11:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,746
Posted By chico81

Thank you! I got the decals from velocals,...

Thank you!

I got the decals from velocals, who were awesome to deal with!

I wanted it to be original as possible, so I contacted Tom Kellogg at Spectrum cycles for information. He is absolutely...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-20, 12:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,616
Posted By robertj298

Saw this and couldn't resist

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4herWkGMiaM
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-20, 08:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,431
Posted By rccardr

I think you need to weigh that bike again.

I think you need to weigh that bike again.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-20, 07:28 AM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 155,543
Posted By jbchybridrider

Looks nothing like this now. ...

Looks nothing like this now.

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1333/img_4261_53b3ab3c53e6c6fd0bb82cd418335e2c6bfef512.png
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-20, 07:23 AM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 155,543
Posted By jbchybridrider

I sold this frameset. Kinda regret it but have to...

I sold this frameset. Kinda regret it but have to many bikes and building more.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-20, 07:01 PM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 534,496
Posted By lugsNleather58

Yet another Super Course

Here's my '72 Coffee Bronze Super Course (23.5"):
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-20, 08:00 AM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 155,543
Posted By botty kayer

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1333/utmtdi9_2d17913b538cca8c2ee50983c4fb6fe16dab8c31.jpg
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-08-20, 04:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,169
Posted By Miele Man

Why not post your restoration in a forum here? I...

Why not post your restoration in a forum here? I for one am not joining Instagram just to follow one build.

Cheers
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-18-19, 07:22 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,363
Posted By Umeme

Very nice Colnago :thumb:

Very nice Colnago :thumb:
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-10-19, 12:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,271
Posted By Igotdibs

Sorry, I can't help with the value. But I LOVE...

Sorry, I can't help with the value. But I LOVE what you've done with your bike. I want one!!!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-10-19, 06:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,271
Posted By eja_ bottecchia

It is a beautiful bike (I am of course biased,...

It is a beautiful bike (I am of course biased, look at my stable below). The addition of brifters and other modern components help make a great bike even better.

I did the same with my original...
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