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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 257
Posted By unworthy1

Bosch.

Bosch.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,473
Posted By unworthy1

any mention as to who built them for Sun Tour? ...

any mention as to who built them for Sun Tour?
The OP's clearly has a serial number that points to Panasonic...at least points there for those who speak the Asian Serial Number language (I'm still...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-19-24, 06:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 123
Posted By unworthy1

Supercorsa as in Concor?

Supercorsa as in Concor?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 2,749
Views: 174,704
Posted By unworthy1

I think you are correct, so built by a...

I think you are correct, so built by a Polish-Texan...not exactly "Italian". He used Reynolds 531 quite a lot but in later years tried other tubing
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 257
Posted By unworthy1

2 cents worth: the "taper" or more accurate to...

2 cents worth: the "taper" or more accurate to say the square hole in the crank for JIS is a tiny bit larger than a Campy "hole" so the corresponding "plug" (or spindle end) will go deeper into such...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 12:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 329
Posted By unworthy1

true, and given the "slammed" seatpost and stem,...

true, and given the "slammed" seatpost and stem, I hope those were greased enough to come free without too much pain!
Best of Luck!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-18-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 279
Posted By unworthy1

are they all for nutted brakes?

are they all for nutted brakes?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 460
Posted By unworthy1

yes: 10 posts, but if you upload your pix into a...

yes: 10 posts, but if you upload your pix into a gallery on your profile page somebody here (acting quickly enough) can paste them into this thread before you cross the 10-post threshold.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 11:52 AM
Replies: 2,749
Views: 174,704
Posted By unworthy1

No, for the record he's Italian-Canadian and if...

No, for the record he's Italian-Canadian and if by "just hanging out" that means living full time in greater Montreal since 196X and running a bicycle business there since 1974, then: yes.

By his...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-24, 09:34 PM
Replies: 2,749
Views: 174,704
Posted By unworthy1

Italy? Or Canada?

Italy? Or Canada?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-24, 12:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,473
Posted By unworthy1

well we know it's not a Pinarello! Looks like a...

well we know it's not a Pinarello!
Looks like a Panasonic Professional 7000 it is! Or whatever used Tange Champ #2 tubing in '82 ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-24, 12:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 192
Posted By unworthy1

juvela's on the right track (no pun) but what's...

juvela's on the right track (no pun) but what's that fork made of? ALU alloy or steel?
not a familiar looking BB shell or track ends (they look a shape more consistent with much earlier track frames...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 2,749
Views: 174,704
Posted By unworthy1

possibly NOT original fork, but if the '88 year...

possibly NOT original fork, but if the '88 year is correct it could be at the start of the "unibrow fork craze" but not if the blades are CF (I can't tell for certain), also has some sort of trick...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,473
Posted By unworthy1

this looks like a VERY close match! Now we have a...

this looks like a VERY close match! Now we have a double-mystery! Unless there are hints of original decals on this purple-blue example...surprising that the Tange Champ no. 2 and rainbow stripes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 460
Posted By unworthy1

no matter now, as this has been ID'd as Miki-made...

no matter now, as this has been ID'd as Miki-made in Japan in 1983. The Asian Serial Number thread has a link from the Merida entry to "also see Miki", but I thought Merida was a better match since...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-24, 11:07 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 57,189
Posted By unworthy1

probably lather first with saddle soap which...

probably lather first with saddle soap which should take off most of the "verdigris", and won't hurt the leather either. Then maybe use Q-tips to apply something that will do more work on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-24, 11:13 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 57,189
Posted By unworthy1

^and an Ideale saddle with alloy frame?

^and an Ideale saddle with alloy frame?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-24, 11:08 PM
Replies: 2,749
Views: 174,704
Posted By unworthy1

Nice Bertoni, but at $450 I think seller is...

Nice Bertoni, but at $450 I think seller is asking too much. The fork has "Matrix" blades, which was the predecessor to Columbus Cromor, and assuming the frame was built with the same Matrix tubing...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-15-24, 08:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 467
Posted By unworthy1

I have one but it's the "short cage" version, not...

I have one but it's the "short cage" version, not a GT.
Complete and in excellent condition, LMK by PM if this RD interests you
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-24, 12:25 PM
Replies: 2,749
Views: 174,704
Posted By unworthy1

fun to read that thread with both juvela and...

fun to read that thread with both juvela and T-Mar hashing out all the minute details: what a team!
I didn't know there were any Holdsworthy-built frames from early '80s that used these Prugnat lugs...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 2,749
Views: 174,704
Posted By unworthy1

the pad of sales receipts, yes, but the date...

the pad of sales receipts, yes, but the date filled in is "62" so these prices were for a Frejus sold in 1962
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-24, 11:30 PM
Replies: 2,749
Views: 174,704
Posted By unworthy1

^wasn't there a "Cortina" from South America? Not...

^wasn't there a "Cortina" from South America? Not sure if this has any connection, condition is so-so to poor, but has potential plus some quality parts (and rust)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-24, 10:16 PM
Replies: 2,749
Views: 174,704
Posted By unworthy1

Oh man! Looks like some trick features there...

Oh man! Looks like some trick features there (aero cable routing and shifter "pod"?)...it's way too far from me plus too tall, but for $50? I'd make that trip!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 1,787
Views: 373,729
Posted By unworthy1

Dave, don't look too hard cause I think I got a...

Dave, don't look too hard cause I think I got a black 32-hole hub from another party that could work, so my need may be no-need.
But still TBD if it will build up with the rim and spokes I want to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-24, 12:53 AM
Replies: 2,749
Views: 174,704
Posted By unworthy1

good question, this is basically the same tubing...

good question, this is basically the same tubing decal Univega used for the "hybrid" frames with 700C wheels (the "Via" series) they called "Bi-axial Power Oval" and scuttlebutt is this was Tange...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 2,749
Views: 174,704
Posted By unworthy1

Tommasos fly under the radar, and I can't tell if...

Tommasos fly under the radar, and I can't tell if this is a steel frame or aluminum, or in what country made but clearly modern Tig-welded and (oh well) that fat CF threadless fork. But trick...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 1,787
Views: 373,729
Posted By unworthy1

Qs about those hubs^^^ I need a 32-hole, 135...

Qs about those hubs^^^
I need a 32-hole, 135 OLN rear hub, highly prefer black, that can take an 8-speed Shimano-style cassette (already have one)

OR possibly could use a 9-speed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 460
Posted By unworthy1

KHS built BY Reynolds, or WITH Reynolds...

KHS built BY Reynolds,
or WITH Reynolds (tubing)?
I'm terrible with deciphering the "Asian Serial Numbers" guide, but from what I think I understand that serial number does NOT correspond to the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 306
Posted By unworthy1

yes, those pix are a help but so might be...

yes, those pix are a help but so might be confirmation of the dropouts (guessing 'long' Campy 1010A or similar) and what seat post diameter fits.
Agreed that this probably came from the '70s when...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-24, 11:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 306
Posted By unworthy1

that top headlug looks quite unusual, but want to...

that top headlug looks quite unusual, but want to see a better close-up in case I'm not reading it correctly. The long fluted stay cap is also distinctive ditto how deep the crimping is on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 374
Posted By unworthy1

My eyesight and monitor both leave something to...

My eyesight and monitor both leave something to be desired, but looks like it's cursive/script (which can deceive) and to me
R u s r
or
K u s r

and with the mentioned "curvy underscore" and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-24, 10:29 AM
Replies: 2,749
Views: 174,704
Posted By unworthy1

Fanini a fairly well-known ALAN re-brand, and...

Fanini a fairly well-known ALAN re-brand, and this has the more "premium" Super Record frame with fancier lugs, plus some fancy panto'd components...but does that make it worth $900?
You decide!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 150
Posted By unworthy1

My guess is that GPM cranks have a copy of the...

My guess is that GPM cranks have a copy of the "Campy taper" (and per Sutherlands that makes them close to a JIS size of spindle end: JIS being slightly bigger, ISO slightly smaller)
I think VO...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-24, 01:13 PM
Replies: 2,749
Views: 174,704
Posted By unworthy1

If the provenance is correct then it's likely...

If the provenance is correct then it's likely made by Sante and so worth much more than the later frames from Rossin and Basso. But If I was spending that kind of coin I'd check the serial number and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 2,749
Views: 174,704
Posted By unworthy1

looks to be a couple good 'uns in that pile,...

looks to be a couple good 'uns in that pile, especially for $20!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-09-24, 12:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 385
Posted By unworthy1

my take on it too. The only other CIOCC panto'd...

my take on it too. The only other CIOCC panto'd chainrings I ever saw included the name, but the "club" shape can be done as a "homebrew" with just a drillbit. And even with a drillpress it's hard to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 10:12 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 31,166
Posted By unworthy1

"Bolley" is now added to the list, thanks...

"Bolley" is now added to the list, thanks Rothchild!
Just to satisfy my suspicions: can you apply a magnet to the fork and see if it is steel (or confirm it's not)? That fork does not look like any...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 09:56 PM
Replies: 15,609
Views: 4,390,563
Posted By unworthy1

conflicting decals: it says both TdF and "SC"...

conflicting decals: it says both TdF and "SC" which could mean a Super Course if those are Campy DOs (the RD seems to be a Nuovo Record)...in any case I think a very nice score!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 31,166
Posted By unworthy1

Thanks for posting the above pix, could we also...

Thanks for posting the above pix, could we also see a shot of the complete bicycle, including that fork (which appears to perhaps be chrome-plated steel, given the fork-end)?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 11:45 AM
Replies: 15,609
Views: 4,390,563
Posted By unworthy1

I look thru underbrush all the time, never found...

I look thru underbrush all the time, never found any Bontragers!

I think this era Privateers were Trek-built but does this have the 1" steerer or by then got with the 1.125" standard?

Great...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 2,749
Views: 174,704
Posted By unworthy1

Couple things about this caught my finicky...

Couple things about this caught my finicky attention: for one is the asking price, which I'd say is very optimistic even with the way prices for C&V bikes seem to be headed nowadays.

The other...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 31,166
Posted By unworthy1

well "Rothchild" has just 2 more posts to go, so...

well "Rothchild" has just 2 more posts to go, so this will soon be moot for him, but I only see an "album" tab and no "gallery" tab when I look at most Newbie's profile pages, so that may explain...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-24, 07:19 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 31,166
Posted By unworthy1

the "gallery' or "album" thing is mysterious to...

the "gallery' or "album" thing is mysterious to me, but many get it to work...maybe some folks here more conversant with the technique can offer pointers ?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 327
Posted By unworthy1

not to take anything away from a skilled artisan...

not to take anything away from a skilled artisan (and "you get what you pay for") but IF your budget and tastes don't align with what custom jewelry makers offer, it used to be there were cheap (and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 598
Posted By unworthy1

I'm the least "expert" on these bikes among all...

I'm the least "expert" on these bikes among all who have replied, so just more speculation: could it be the steel frames were completely copper-plated as the interim step before partial...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 2,749
Views: 174,704
Posted By unworthy1

some very intriguing offerings and prices, maybe...

some very intriguing offerings and prices, maybe too good to be true? Is that a genuine Team Raleigh frame for $90, or something lesser? At the least something happened to the cable guides since it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-24, 11:06 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 31,166
Posted By unworthy1

Have had no mention of a "Bolley" yet so this...

Have had no mention of a "Bolley" yet so this will be a list addition once there are pix posted.
What you CAN do (before you reach the 10-post threshold) is to upload your pix into a gallery that's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-24, 10:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 598
Posted By unworthy1

Yep, it's been repainted but looks to be exactly...

Yep, it's been repainted but looks to be exactly a Puch Bergmeister.
POSSibly re-badged as a Sears Roebuck, and that headset/fork MIGHT have unique "Austrian" threading
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 2,749
Views: 174,704
Posted By unworthy1

Fairfax? I wonder if this has any connection to...

Fairfax? I wonder if this has any connection to the Museum (and sponsored Swap Meet)?
Nice price for a fully-built Guerc!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-24, 12:25 PM
Replies: 2,749
Views: 174,704
Posted By unworthy1

link? if they call it a "Silo" then maybe just...

link?
if they call it a "Silo" then maybe just sloppy writing, but seems to at least have a proper stand for display/photographing
NVM, there it is now!
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