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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-23, 01:40 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,811
Posted By PTL011

I own one in 58, honestly, the Specialized...

I own one in 58, honestly, the Specialized Expedition is what a modern Surly Disc Trucker wished it was. The SE is as sturdy as the Trucker but also like a racing bike, so it's fast AND well built....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-23, 01:36 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,035
Posted By PTL011

Best bike gloves for the Long Rides?

Hi all,

I was just wondering if anybody had any expert advice on the best ways to prevent nerve damage on your hands after riding long rides (like 30+ miles) every day? I have tried getting all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-23, 01:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,035
Posted By PTL011

Best bike gloves for the Long Rides?

Hi all,

I was just wondering if anybody had any expert advice on the best ways to prevent nerve damage on your hands after riding long rides (like 30+ miles) every day? I have tried getting all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-23, 10:24 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,571
Posted By PTL011

Very interesting. The '87 Bianchi I have feels...

Very interesting. The '87 Bianchi I have feels like it's a pendulum; heavier on the bottom and tapers off as it goes up in perfectly balanced gradations...like a perfectly balanced upside down...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-23, 09:05 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,571
Posted By PTL011

I think mine is '87 too. What you wrote is...

I think mine is '87 too. What you wrote is fascinating, are you sure about this? Bianchigirll Any info on this? Thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-23, 07:34 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,571
Posted By PTL011

John I see you have the Bianchi Campione D'Italia...

John I see you have the Bianchi Campione D'Italia as well, not sure if yours was like mine with the Formula 2 tubing (Bianchi kinda went insane in the 80s with the naming convention) but of the many...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-23, 09:27 PM
Replies: 10,549
Views: 1,587,147
Posted By PTL011

Meet...The 'Joker'

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x900/368225195_10117741638256533_666931987277873592_n_9ff664861d996f00b487c45b6818275a58521e26.jpg
The 'Joker'
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-23, 11:38 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,571
Posted By PTL011

At this point, I have too many bikes...and I just...

At this point, I have too many bikes...and I just started in on this about 6 months ago. Being a history fan, the history and the different riding characteristics inherent in the different bikes got...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-23, 11:22 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,571
Posted By PTL011

Nope. Disrespectful comments get ignored. Lol.

Nope. Disrespectful comments get ignored. Lol.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-23, 11:14 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,571
Posted By PTL011

Thank you, would you mind telling me what would...

Thank you, would you mind telling me what would be the correct components that were on yours? Please be as detailed as possible. Much appreciated.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-23, 11:11 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,571
Posted By PTL011

Umm....because they didn't have anything like a...

Umm....because they didn't have anything like a Centurion Ironman?? LOL.:roflmao2:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-23, 01:52 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,571
Posted By PTL011

The First PX-10, Thoughts

Finally got my first PX-10, from the 60s all original no less. 59cm CTT and took it out for a spin. How anyone can laughingly call this a racing bike and not a touring bike for the clunker that it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-23, 02:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 847
Posted By PTL011

There's always that mystique of getting to know...

There's always that mystique of getting to know the in and outs and then trying your hands on one of the 'greats' to see the difference. This was a case in point on my Ironman. Had I not done the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-23, 01:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 847
Posted By PTL011

Masi Team 3V

Recently I was doing some research on the Team 3V from the 90s and saw some things which I wanted to see if anybody out there can shed some light on. Apparently by the mid-90s, Masi had a frame...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-23, 01:13 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 10,651
Posted By PTL011

Sorry about the late reply. I think I am gonna...

Sorry about the late reply. I think I am gonna give the Colnago hype the benefit of the doubt of a couple more months...perhaps with better tires...we will see what happens..stay tuned! ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-23, 08:09 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 10,651
Posted By PTL011

You are absolutely right. I loved the Gitane...

You are absolutely right. I loved the Gitane because that newly discovered geometry was wonderful. The ride itself, though pretty good, 'dainty'/fragile, gentlemanly like the 70s Motobecanes, weren't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-23, 07:58 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 10,651
Posted By PTL011

I wrote the original because I wanted to figure...

I wrote the original because I wanted to figure out what justified the desirability and the current market price differential. As you know an Italian on the order of what I was describing, today in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-23, 01:28 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 10,651
Posted By PTL011

The ones I am referencing are the ones that I...

The ones I am referencing are the ones that I tried with components that originally came with the bikes, I am speaking about ones with 90-95% period correct components and I try to get them with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-23, 01:13 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 10,651
Posted By PTL011

Lol. Before you all jump me on here, look...

Lol. Before you all jump me on here, look look...I told you I am new. It's a fact. But that doesn't prevent me from noticing what I like and don't like objectively. The picture of the Gitane was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-23, 12:44 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 10,651
Posted By PTL011

It's not road shock. I don't mean like it...

It's not road shock. I don't mean like it transferred every bump and crack in the road to your wrist like on a thin splined triple butted frame, what I mean is as you stepped down on the pedal, you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-23, 12:31 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 10,651
Posted By PTL011

The Gitane wasn't perfect when I first tried it....

The Gitane wasn't perfect when I first tried it. But what happened was the seat bolt on the seat post wasn't tightened properly and it slipped, tilted down, and then stuck there. Act of God, sheer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-23, 11:55 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 10,651
Posted By PTL011

I am very curious, since you seem to know a lot...

I am very curious, since you seem to know a lot more about these French bikes than I...was the Gitane ever considered the better of the French brands in its day? As compared to the Peugeot and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-23, 10:47 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 10,651
Posted By PTL011

I don't know if there's a vintage bike fitter...

I don't know if there's a vintage bike fitter around me. I haven't found one yet.

The Colnago pic up top was from the original seller. I fixed the saddle already, will take some pictures later of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-23, 01:30 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 10,651
Posted By PTL011

Turned out, out of now about 8+ bikes that I...

Turned out, out of now about 8+ bikes that I picked over the past year, most of them supposedly 'top tier', this one just turned out to be the perfect one of all. Forget about the RB-1s, Bianchis,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-23, 01:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,263
Posted By PTL011

This thing basically felt like a more...

This thing basically felt like a more center-balanced, 'grounded', stiffer version of my 84 centurion ironman.

I like it...accelerates fast...but makes me work hard to get there..harder than the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-23, 01:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,263
Posted By PTL011

Bianchigirll My apologies for the delay, but...

Bianchigirll My apologies for the delay, but finally had some good pics today of my newly picked up Formula II Bianchi Campione D'Italia. Like I said, it's black, but from the logo, I highly doubt...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-23, 09:31 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 10,651
Posted By PTL011

Thoughts on a Colnago Super

So recently I finally picked up a bike I was very curious about, the Colnago Super (picture below). It's got all Campy Super Record with Modolo brakes. I was told that it was a mid to late 70s. Paid...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-23, 10:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,100
Posted By PTL011

Another question. I am still just starting to...

Another question. I am still just starting to understand more about these vintage bikes. Was the Falcon version of the Eddy Merckx ever considered 'good'...as in the Colnago version of the Molteni...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-23, 10:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,100
Posted By PTL011

I got the frame, according to the Classic De Rosa...

I got the frame, according to the Classic De Rosa guide posted, it appears that frame was a 1980 Professional. On the seat stay top the design matched the diagram for 1980. I will take some pictures...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-23, 01:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,100
Posted By PTL011

De Rosa and Eddy Merckx: Are They Real??

Hi all recently I saw some frames and could not for the like of me figure out if they are legit or not.

1. A red De Rosa frame. I honestly thought there should be a 'De Rosa' phrase chiseled into...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-23, 10:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,263
Posted By PTL011

Bianchi Campione D'Italia

Hello Bike Forum experts,

I recently got myself a well kept 87 black Formula 2 Bianchi Campione D'Italia at a decent price. However, I am not sure the quality of this CD'I vs. a 84 CD'I. In 84,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-23, 02:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 812
Posted By PTL011

@Bianchigirll What do you think? Thanks

@Bianchigirll What do you think? Thanks
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-05-23, 02:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 450
Posted By PTL011

Thanks for replying to my post. I actually...

Thanks for replying to my post. I actually thought that something went wrong and this post was not posted. I posted a similar post called "Please Help Identify This 80s Bianchi". Somebody helped me...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-23, 02:42 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,241
Posted By PTL011

Between the Team Miyata and the Team Fuji what do...

Between the Team Miyata and the Team Fuji what do you guys think? Which would you rather have for a serious race? 80s frame, original components.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-23, 01:06 AM
Replies: 655
Views: 72,893
Posted By PTL011

280 miles

280 miles!!! And now I can't feel my hands!! :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-23, 12:29 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,241
Posted By PTL011

Aside from the rarer, truly high end names such...

Aside from the rarer, truly high end names such as Nakagawa, Proton, and even 3Rensho, what's your opinion on the mass exported models that were prevalent in the US? For example, Team Fuji vs. Team...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-23, 08:42 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,241
Posted By PTL011

Greatest 70s and 80s Japanese Racing Bike?

Hi all,

I have read a lot of your reviews on this forum. But as a starting amateur enthusiast, who has not had the pleasure of testing every or even most of the frames yet, I am genuinely curious...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-23, 12:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 812
Posted By PTL011

When you say Specialissima, did you mean the X4?...

When you say Specialissima, did you mean the X4? Because I saw from some bikes that in the 80s the Mondiale and Super Leggera in some years were all called the Specialissima. Which Specialissima did...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-23, 11:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,862
Posted By PTL011

Was the 1977 Competition GS what Hennie Kuiper...

Was the 1977 Competition GS what Hennie Kuiper rode to win the Tour de France? Was it a silver one or a black one? Thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-23, 10:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 812
Posted By PTL011

Thanks so much for the input. Vintage Bianchi's...

Thanks so much for the input. Vintage Bianchi's naming system always confused me. When you said it's a '85 Specialissima SL', did you mean the Mondiale, Super Leggera, Giro, or something else?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-23, 09:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 812
Posted By PTL011

Hi, I just posted the pictures in an album in my...

Hi, I just posted the pictures in an album in my profile as you suggested. Can you see it?

Please pardon me, I am very new to posting on this site. Hopefully you all can see it and help me...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-23, 12:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 812
Posted By PTL011

Please Help Identify This 80s Bianchi

Hi All,

Thanks for being a great community on vintage bikes. I have learned alot from the posts, from lurking in the shadows! :)

Recently I saw this bike which the owner claims is a 86 Bianchi...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-02-23, 01:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 450
Posted By PTL011

Which Model Bianchi?

Hi All,

I am a lurker in the background, but recently I came across this Bianchi, stated to be from 1986 from the owner and he/she says it's a Mondiale where he is the first owner. Something just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-22, 07:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 579
Posted By PTL011

Which Year and Which Model Bianchi?

Hi Everyone,

I have been quietly observing people's postings for a while now. It's so great to have a community of vintage cycling enthusiasts on here!

I recently found a bike from a friend and...
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