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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 149
Posted By sthurman

Yes, we ride south first

yes we ride south then north. we hope to see you in June!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 12:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 552
Posted By sthurman

haha, beer is always welcome (or bloody marys...

haha, beer is always welcome (or bloody marys since the early start). After the ride we hand out for an hour at Kenos restaurant...they have good breakfast, full bar, coffee, etc
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 552
Posted By sthurman

No cutoff or any official rules. I trust people...

No cutoff or any official rules. I trust people that bother to show up know whats what. Loosely, I am good with Eroica rules, but a lugged steel frame is sufficient.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 11:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 552
Posted By sthurman

We are growing!

I am the organizer (I didn't find out about this thread until now). Here is a photo from month 2. I am hoping we can continue to grow the ride, and may extend it another 5 Miles or so past yorba...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 149
Posted By sthurman

NEW: Monthly Orange County Vintage Ride. Join us!

Hi Forum!
I want to announce here that I have started organizing a casual group vintage ride in Anaheim, CA. We meet on the 3rd Sunday of each month. We ride from bridge to bridge (Imperial to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 10:09 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 40,970
Posted By sthurman

1970s Mercian Professional

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 06:44 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,621
Posted By sthurman

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

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20240519_053809_7177257745dbfa394cdc94cf8f3718788a7a3ae7.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,621
Posted By sthurman

It looks similar to the BB on 1980s De Rosa

It looks similar to me to BB that De Rosa used in the era. The white photos are from a frame I owned, blue is another variant of De Rosa I found online. The Merckx example lacks the underside cable...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-03-24, 07:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 697
Posted By sthurman

Vintage Merckx = Italian threaded

every vintage merckx I've had was italian threaded too
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-03-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 697
Posted By sthurman

confirmed: 27.2 seatpost. Spacing is 128mm....

confirmed: 27.2 seatpost. Spacing is 128mm. Italian threading BB
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-02-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 697
Posted By sthurman

haha

haha
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-02-24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 697
Posted By sthurman

Few more photos of serial numbers

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-02-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 697
Posted By sthurman

FS Eddy Merckx frameset

Hi Forum. This Eddy Merckx frameset is a bit of a fixer upper and it is not my size. It has some unique features though that may be of interest. Seat tube length is 52.5cm center to center. Tubing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,621
Posted By sthurman

Yes

Yes it appears to be so
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 09:08 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,621
Posted By sthurman

Inside

Yes, inside tubing. You can feel them in the seat and down tubes through BB, and see them clearly if you shine a light in there and peer through the top of the seat tube.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,621
Posted By sthurman

Huh?

there is one little hole that is cutout. The paint is flaking on the BB shell, so maybe it's a visual illusion?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 10:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,621
Posted By sthurman

Steerer tube photos

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 07:42 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,621
Posted By sthurman

Ha

yes I did! It's 1984
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,621
Posted By sthurman

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20240430_124005_710978fba678b61df37fad4be3618989b68aea4c.jpg
I'll get photos of steerer tube when I get home
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 05:21 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,621
Posted By sthurman

Odd bird Eddy Merckx frameset, seeking expert opinions

Hi. I picked this up today as a frameset. It has a strange mix of features that I've never seen together on a Merckx. Any insight from our resident Merckx experts appreciated! Serial is left: Y,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,740
Posted By sthurman

I'm not sure about the sticker. These are photos...

I'm not sure about the sticker. These are photos from the day I brought her home and there is no sticker. I don't remember removing any stickers....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 10:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,740
Posted By sthurman

I have since bought this frame...

The OP I presume put the frame up on Craigslist and I fell in love and traded for it. I love the Faema style colorways and long point BB lug work. I got some stains out with a mr clean erasor and a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 11:00 PM
Replies: 914
Views: 314,237
Posted By sthurman

Early 2000s Corsa 01 in factory Molteni colorways

Here is my 2001/2002 (serial has J) Eddy Merckx Corsa 01, factory painted classic Molteni. I dressed her up in a mix of campagnolo nuovo record (crankset, brake calipers, DT shifters) and super...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 884
Posted By sthurman

Thanks for the feedback!

It has been interesting to read the variety of contributions here. Thanks! I clearly need to replace the rim and won't dare ride it without significant risk.

I'd really like a matching set of...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-24, 06:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 884
Posted By sthurman

Is this wheel repairable (or rideable!)?

Hi! I'd like to rescue and use this 2006 or 2007 Campagnolo Eurus wheelset. Unfortunately, there is a major dent on the drive side of the rear wheel from shipping. Photos are below and I'm interested...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 309
Posted By sthurman

Build complete!

As an update, here are photos of the completed build with Campagnolo record 11.
Nobody here has knowledge of Spada bikes in Italy, before they focused exclusively on wheels?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-24, 09:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 309
Posted By sthurman

Lugs

I was told the lugs are actually aluminum and finished to appear as carbon fiber to complete the visual aesthetics of the frame.
So only the main triangle tubes are carbon.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 309
Posted By sthurman

Any information on Spada built frames (Italy)? Frame identification...

Hi! I'm not sure if C&V is the best place for this, but this is usually where I post. I picked up a lugged carbon frame and the original owner said he got it from Spada in Italy around 2015. Spada,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-23, 12:27 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 287
Posted By sthurman

Can somebody identify this fork crown?

Hi community! I recently picked up a Sannino frame my size in very good condition. It has internal top tube cable routing, double water bottle bosses, and FD braze one and SLX tubing, so I am...
Forum: For Sale
12-01-23, 02:53 PM
Replies: 1,401
Sticky Saddle swap
Views: 393,835
Posted By sthurman

Want to swap brooks swallow for white Rolls san marco

I have a very nice honey brown Brooks Swallow (photos below) and I'd like to trade for a white Rolls San Marco, Cinelli Volare, or Super Turbo saddle. Must be white, and perforated style would be OK....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-23, 08:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,508
Posted By sthurman

Similar to my colnago

The ride is very high quality and similar to my 1972 Colnago IMO. It really shines on the descent, very stable and predictable steering into the turns. Very comfortable. Well-rounded. Puts a smile on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-23, 01:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,508
Posted By sthurman

Im glad we got to meet in Cambria, that was a lot...

Im glad we got to meet in Cambria, that was a lot of fun!

Honestly, I don't know the backstory of the bike except the seller was young, 20s, and he said it was his dad's bike but he didn't really...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-23, 10:36 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,508
Posted By sthurman

I bought the bike for $300 on FB marketplace. ...

I bought the bike for $300 on FB marketplace.
$50 decals
$100 paint and chrome strip
$150 powdercoat
I already had the wheels and tires, so I have put $600 into this bike. Not bad! And the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-23, 04:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,508
Posted By sthurman

oops I spelled it wrong! It's...

oops I spelled it wrong! It's https://www.cyclomondo.net/
Greg Softley is the man behind the decals and hes based out of australia. The finest decals Ive used and worth the extra shipping cost if...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-23, 02:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,508
Posted By sthurman

I did not. I'm not sure how well clear coat plays...

I did not. I'm not sure how well clear coat plays with the powder coat. It would have been a good idea to clear coat first, but I was so excited to build her up and ride
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-23, 11:11 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,508
Posted By sthurman

Chrome removal

yes, I took it to another place first that specializes in chrome removal before powder coating. That was $100 for paint and chrome removal.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-23, 11:09 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,508
Posted By sthurman

yeah, it was $150 for sandblast and powder. He...

yeah, it was $150 for sandblast and powder. He also did a little bit of body work to remove the appearance of a ding on the seat tube.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-23, 11:06 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,508
Posted By sthurman

Yep

yep, that's right!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-23, 08:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,508
Posted By sthurman

Ha! Yes, this powder coater does a fantastic job...

Ha! Yes, this powder coater does a fantastic job IMHO and they do lots of bikes apparently. Maverick in Anaheim CA
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-23, 08:12 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,508
Posted By sthurman

I followed sheldon brown, dry ice, heat torch,...

I followed sheldon brown, dry ice, heat torch, vice, kroil, yada yada, nothing worked. Ron machined a custom tool - a 1in drill bit with a pilot in front. We didnt drill all the way down though. We...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-23, 08:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,508
Posted By sthurman

Cambria

nope. This is me in Cambria :)

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-23, 04:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,508
Posted By sthurman

Thanks for the tip

Thank you. There will be more and its great to know a good chromer (is that a noun?). Cheers!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-23, 01:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,508
Posted By sthurman

Mid 80s De Rosa Professional restoration

I wanted to share this with the community because I'm proud of how the build turned out on my latest restoration of a mid 80s De Rosa that was badly in need of some work.
I found it like this:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-23, 09:27 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,578
Posted By sthurman

Mostly original

Here is a photo of my 84 Trek 720, almost all original except the saddle and wheelset (I have the original wheels stored). I think these tires are 700x39mm...
Forum: For Sale
08-28-23, 09:17 AM
Replies: 1,401
Sticky Saddle swap
Views: 393,835
Posted By sthurman

White Rolls

Thank you for sharing. I'm really looking for a white Rolls if anybody has one to swap. In the meantime, I did resurrect a plastic unicanitor saddle with a fresh sheet of leather off amazon and its...
Forum: For Sale
07-08-23, 11:04 PM
Replies: 1,401
Sticky Saddle swap
Views: 393,835
Posted By sthurman

Looking to swap for VGC white Rolls saddle

I have a few vintage leather saddles to barter with, brooks, ideale. I'm looking for a white selle san marco rolls in very good condition, 8/10 at least. Plain or perforated leather would be OK....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-23, 07:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,053
Posted By sthurman

Final build

To close out this thread, I am posting photos of the final build. All campagnolo nuovo record. Suede Unicanitor saddle. Cinelli old label bars and stem. Leather bar wrap. Only thing modern is the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-23, 05:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,053
Posted By sthurman

Playing card decals installed

It's my first time installing decals, so forgive the imperfections. I will learn to live with it as part of the "character" of the bike. I went with the white set sold by bicycledecals.net...I would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-23, 06:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,053
Posted By sthurman

Update!

Love it or hate it, this is what I went with.

I removed the top tube cable guides with a hacksaw, metal file, and sandpaper. I found that there were significant rust veins, not deep but extensive...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-23, 10:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 699
Posted By sthurman

Thank you

thank you for measuring! That value is consistent with the mid 70s catalog I found online. An observation I've made is that early Windsors with 3 digit serials (under 1000) online seem to have the...
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