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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,608,672
Posted By 1970bikes

[QUOTE=Robvolz;23159468] Hi Rob, Thanks for...

[QUOTE=Robvolz;23159468]
Hi Rob,
Thanks for the response. Realistically I am not in the market for another De Rosa at present.
I am currently working towards re-building a De Rosa 'Candy Apple...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-24, 04:56 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,608,672
Posted By 1970bikes

Is it really a 1977 frame?

With only one photo to go on it is difficult but I suspect that the frame is later than 1977 and that it has been fitted with a earlier Campag groupset.
The top tube brake cable eyelets (from what...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-24, 03:05 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,500
Posted By 1970bikes

Well, that is a bit of a chroming conversation...

Well, that is a bit of a chroming conversation killer if ever I saw one. :fred:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-11-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 820
Posted By 1970bikes

Hmmmm, I have a Suntour Winner Pro 6 speed...

Hmmmm,
I have a Suntour Winner Pro 6 speed cluster that is super quiet as I presume the PO stuffed it full of grease.
This is despite Suntour warning specifically not to do this.

Works fine...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-24, 04:17 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 15,441
Posted By 1970bikes

Needs a pair of these on it. Rather rare I...

Needs a pair of these on it.
Rather rare I gather.


https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/348x636/down_tube_lever_98cf69d345daf802f0f73d26675554b24fa1ca95.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-24, 01:52 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,321
Posted By 1970bikes

Interesting. I cannot remember where I got...

Interesting.

I cannot remember where I got the 70kg limit from but the number itself has stuck in my mind.

After losing 20% of my body weight while being treated for a serious illness I am now...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-24, 01:02 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,321
Posted By 1970bikes

Gitane 531P thread lives again.

Not sure of the etiquette of bringing back old threads but my post should clarify some comments in this thread (or not)
NOS frame example of a Vainqueur with 531 Pro tubing, purchased from Europe...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-24, 08:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 563
Posted By 1970bikes

Thanks for the super fast response. Now to...

Thanks for the super fast response.

Now to decide what to do with it as I not own any Colnago's although I do like the look of the Colnago Molteni paint scheme and Candy Apple Red Sarroni's bikes....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 563
Posted By 1970bikes

Real or Fake Colnago Chainring?

Picked up a set of Pat 77 cranks on fleabay with a Colnago pantograph big chainring.
The actual chain ring is not a Campagnolo one as far as I am aware as it has ~ 52 stamped on it.

Have seen a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-24, 08:27 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,351
Posted By 1970bikes

Yet another really nice looking bike. Always fun...

Yet another really nice looking bike. Always fun getting a new toy and discovering that it was better than you expected.

One thing that I noticed, after seeing seeing several U.S. Colnago Super's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,351
Posted By 1970bikes

Wow, really sorry to hear about your accident and...

Wow, really sorry to hear about your accident and bad medical treatment.
I have trouble with cleats etc. these days as my feet are not flat and tend to twist when riding. When I was racing was not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,351
Posted By 1970bikes

LoL, have been cycling for 50 years and have...

LoL, have been cycling for 50 years and have never seen pedal axle extenders before. Interesting.

I always had trouble with toestrap (and heel) rub on my Campy cranks, these would have solved that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-24, 01:30 AM
Replies: 22,399
Views: 4,779,234
Posted By 1970bikes

Not exactly Craiglist ...

Not exactly Craiglist

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/407311478535718/?ref=product_details&referral_code=marketplace_top_picks&referral_story_type=top_picks
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-24, 10:23 PM
Replies: 21,412
Views: 5,327,424
Posted By 1970bikes

Yes, I have a use for this....

Arrived today
I cannot dance but I can now Tap :50:


Yes, I know it is a die but does not sound to good in the above...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 914
Views: 316,309
Posted By 1970bikes

Very nice, You can tell that you have owned it...

Very nice, You can tell that you have owned it for a long time as you have taught it to stand up by itself :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 914
Views: 316,309
Posted By 1970bikes

Steve, from Sun Graphics is on the list. Thanks...

Steve, from Sun Graphics is on the list. Thanks for seconding that suggestion.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-24, 03:34 AM
Replies: 914
Views: 316,309
Posted By 1970bikes

Melbourne. A forum member has made some...

Melbourne.

A forum member has made some useful suggestions that I need to follow up on.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 914
Views: 316,309
Posted By 1970bikes

A nice early Merckx?

Well, Perhaps not. Try zooming in.
Painted by the Eddy Merckx factory in 1980 based on details contained on the steerer tube painting notes.

Note: Picture has been posted on another Merckx forum...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-24, 07:02 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,220
Posted By 1970bikes

Believe he is responding to the comment about...

Believe he is responding to the comment about Molteni re-issue bikes being RAL 2011.

He finds his Molteni re-issue bike too bright a orange when compared to the 1970's versions he owns.

Do not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-24, 03:55 AM
Replies: 914
Views: 316,309
Posted By 1970bikes

Does this qualify? 2024 Project.

Actually a Kessels Eddy Merckx that some idiot powder coated very badly. The powder coat was full of lumps and bumps that showed from several feet away. A previous owner then happily painted over it...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-29-23, 05:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,831
Posted By 1970bikes

You can stand and stretch on a fixed gear...

You can stand and stretch on a fixed gear bike....

I have done it several times, generally when an emergency stop is required.

It can be quite invigorating..... when the back of the bike kicks...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-29-23, 05:07 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 38,522
Posted By 1970bikes

Back in the day, we called 165 cranks velodrome...

Back in the day, we called 165 cranks velodrome cranks.

Are you going to ride on a velodrome? if not, stick with the longer crank.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-23, 03:28 AM
Replies: 21,932
Views: 3,240,689
Posted By 1970bikes

Read the Signs

The sign did not say anything about bicycle parking......

Photo taken earlier today.
...
Forum: Touring
12-29-23, 03:02 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 10,861
Posted By 1970bikes

Wow! Someone clearly does not like chains...

Wow!

Someone clearly does not like chains and derailleurs.

Not sure if I should be impressed or burst out laughing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-23, 02:50 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,999
Posted By 1970bikes

Good choice to save it! Must admit that, in...

Good choice to save it!

Must admit that, in the past, I have stopped looking when I realise that a bike is a starnost
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-23, 02:47 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,999
Posted By 1970bikes

Kool find....

Kool find....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-23, 02:20 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,608,672
Posted By 1970bikes

That bike has not seen many rainy days.... ...

That bike has not seen many rainy days....

Love the blowfly green paintwork.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-28-23, 02:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 651
Posted By 1970bikes

If you can still find it, Nicholas Crane's...

If you can still find it, Nicholas Crane's 'Cycling In Europe' maybe useful.

I used this book to plan my routes when I cycled through Europe. Admittedly, this was in the late 80's.
Forum: Introductions
12-28-23, 02:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 493
Posted By 1970bikes

Very nice bike. Do not think Zeus ever sold...

Very nice bike.
Do not think Zeus ever sold complete bikes in Australia.
The did however sell Campy knock-off pedals and hubs.
Forum: Introductions
12-28-23, 02:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 493
Posted By 1970bikes

I will have to show this post to my wife when I...

I will have to show this post to my wife when I am next trying to acquire my next 'must have' steed.....

Will have to agree that is an addiction but there are much worse ones.
Forum: Introductions
12-28-23, 01:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 242
Posted By 1970bikes

Greetings from Melbourne Australia

Yet another Aussie who forgot they had registered on this site who is now going to post.

My interests are mainly in 1970's - early 80's race bikes and acquiring Campagnolo bits, for them, that...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-27-23, 02:23 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,408
Posted By 1970bikes

Well done! Some would have stopped after the...

Well done!

Some would have stopped after the first bike and taken up Bowling or turned into a couch potato instead.

Cycling is much more fun.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-27-23, 02:20 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,408
Posted By 1970bikes

Back in the Saddle

Almost Zilch due to a return of cancer and associated aggressive treatment.

Been back on the road this week however for some short rides and really hope to make it a much more regular event.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-23, 02:08 AM
Replies: 21,932
Views: 3,240,689
Posted By 1970bikes

Nice composition in the last photo. Makes you...

Nice composition in the last photo. Makes you look!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-23, 01:50 AM
Replies: 241
Views: 15,441
Posted By 1970bikes

Seen this issue happen with single wall hardened...

Seen this issue happen with single wall hardened rims from the 90's I am guessing.

Give me stainless steel eyelet any day.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-23, 01:43 AM
Replies: 241
Views: 15,441
Posted By 1970bikes

The De Rosa is a great find and I do like the...

The De Rosa is a great find and I do like the careful packing in the boot.
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