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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-23, 08:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,471
Posted By dougb

Giordana manufacture year

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-23, 10:54 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 29,563
Posted By dougb

Giordana - late 80s-early 90s - perhaps a...

Giordana - late 80s-early 90s - perhaps a Scorpius(?) - Columbus SL tubes.
I purchased it as frame several years ago and rode it as a single-speed. Built some wheels and switched out the drivetrain...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-23, 12:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,090
Posted By dougb

I believe my dark blue Tommaso is a 1988 Cromor. ...

I believe my dark blue Tommaso is a 1988 Cromor.
TSDI number is 00020.
BB serial number is B10234.
I bought it as bare frame several years ago, but it has a downtube sticker from The Alt bike shop...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-23, 05:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,433
Posted By dougb

Haden produced a couple of lug sets called Royal...

Haden produced a couple of lug sets called Royal Sovereign. Perhaps the logo is to be read “RS”.
...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-28-23, 03:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 608
Posted By dougb

Bottom bracket shell mark ID

The C&V forum suggested I reach out to framebuilders for my question about bottom bracket shell sources. I have a late 80s - early 90s Giordana frame. Most Giordana frames are attributed to Billato....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-23, 09:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,433
Posted By dougb

Based on the tubing decals, it’s late 80s - early...

Based on the tubing decals, it’s late 80s - early 90s....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-23, 05:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,433
Posted By dougb

Bottom bracket shell marking ID

I bought a Giordana frame several years ago. It doesn’t have model decals, but it does have tubing decals on the seat tube and forks - Columbus SL. The bottom bracket shell has “58 SL” stamped into...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-22, 06:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 335
Posted By dougb

yes! Thanks!

yes!
Thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-22, 04:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 335
Posted By dougb

Long setback seat post - custom?

I found this seat post at the local used bike shop. Looks like a custom, or perhaps prototype. Seen one of these before?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-18-15, 05:24 PM
Replies: 513
Views: 264,506
Posted By dougb

[QUOTE=dougb;18321123]Just acquired a Sekai 2500...

[QUOTE=dougb;18321123]Just acquired a Sekai 2500 Grandtour. Fair condition. Paint it scraped. Rust in some spots, but looking forward to building it up this winter.
Six digit serial (!) 365519....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-15, 07:47 PM
Replies: 513
Views: 264,506
Posted By dougb

Yep. It was on there for at least a month. I...

Yep.
It was on there for at least a month. I don't know why no one else snatched it up.
A colleague from work was looking for a touring rig, so I mentioned it to him. Apparently it wasn't what he...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-15, 02:29 PM
Replies: 513
Views: 264,506
Posted By dougb

Sekai 2500 Grandtour

Just acquired a Sekai 2500 Grandtour. Fair condition. Paint it scraped. Rust in some spots, but looking forward to building it up this winter.
Six digit serial (!) 365519.
There are tubing decals...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-12, 10:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,220
Posted By dougb

+1

+1
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-12, 04:41 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 24,789
Posted By dougb

He called me yesterday and I bought it, even...

He called me yesterday and I bought it, even though it's an inch smaller than advertised. Wish it was my size. I'll post photos.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-12, 07:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,543
Posted By dougb

I've seen Weinmann center pulls come with a...

I've seen Weinmann center pulls come with a plastic cap that screwed onto the exposed threads. I'm sure the hardware store has a similar item.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-12, 04:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,367
Posted By dougb

[QUOTE=Shutter;13897377]Ok... How about this?? ...

[QUOTE=Shutter;13897377]Ok... How about this?? (i only switched obe tire for now... Ignore the rear one)

Im still not sure about the rear spacing... Let me know if anybody has any tips =)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-12, 08:11 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 5,479
Posted By dougb

I skipped the last couple, but I'm going this...

I skipped the last couple, but I'm going this year. I'm French-curious. Can you PM your list? Thanks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-11, 10:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,590
Posted By dougb

Chris Kvale?

Chris Kvale?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-11, 08:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,550
Posted By dougb

1986 sounds about right. My fork is chrome. The...

1986 sounds about right. My fork is chrome. The dropouts are stamped "Tange TR". The steerer tube is internally rifled. I'll post photos as soon as I can. Thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-11, 05:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,550
Posted By dougb

Tange forks

Anyone know anything about the hierarchy of Tange forks?
I've acquired an NOS fork, stamped "Tange 6D". I found a similar, but even nicer fork stamped "Tange 9K" on ebay.
I'm curious how they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-11, 06:05 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,083
Posted By dougb

I'm curious how you know it's designed for 27"...

I'm curious how you know it's designed for 27" wheels. I looked at the Michael's Cyclery brochure and didn't see a wheel size cited.
The brochure shows the fork crown-to-dropout dimension is 369mm....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-11, 01:28 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,055
Posted By dougb

Second Giordana

Want to clarify one thing - Dario Pegoretti designed the original Giordanas and for awhile, his company produced the early ones. Billato took over the main production and the majority of the frames...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-11, 04:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,198
Posted By dougb

Yep. That's plan 'B', if I can't find the right...

Yep. That's plan 'B', if I can't find the right used one.
Unfortunately, I doesn't appear that the forks-with-eyelets are are available threaded.
It doesn't seam right that I should have to choose...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-11, 10:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,198
Posted By dougb

LBS says they can, but I assumed it's easier...

LBS says they can, but I assumed it's easier (cheaper) to find a fork than blades. Do you know a source?
I don't own anything made in England, so I haven't been to the ABCE yet.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-11, 12:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,198
Posted By dougb

Raleigh fork compatibility questions

I was struck by a car while riding. The fork of my '83 Raleigh International MKII is mangled, but the frame is good. I'm looking for a suitable replacement fork (200mm steer tube length) - prefer to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-11, 02:53 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,813,845
Posted By dougb

ISO Raleigh Reynolds 531 fork. I was...

ISO Raleigh Reynolds 531 fork.
I was blind-sided by a small, Japanese car a couple weeks ago. Luckily the fork, wheel and my clavicle took-one-for-the-team. My LBS gave my '83 Raleigh International...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-11, 09:02 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 25,695
Posted By dougb

Aesthetically Pleasing Helmets

Bell CITI - shaped like your skull - instead of a spaceship, like most of the others.
But if you want aesthetically pleasing, take the visor off before you wear it....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-11, 09:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 607
Posted By dougb

Photos added. It's difficult to see in the photo,...

Photos added. It's difficult to see in the photo, but the "FA" is a simple inscription, not really a logo.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-11, 04:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 607
Posted By dougb

FA seatpost

I found a lightly used, single-bolt seatpost at the LBS (silver!). Since it has a longer setback, it will probably replace the Dura-Ace on my Raleigh.
The only identifying marks are the lettters...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-10, 10:19 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 96,018
Posted By dougb

1983 Raleigh International, with Pletscher...

1983 Raleigh International, with Pletscher Athlete front rack and Wald basket. It's my daily commuter. Typically the basket just carries my Banjo Bros bag, but it's a perfect...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-10, 02:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,489
Posted By dougb

Norton Commando? Corvette? That's certainly a...

Norton Commando?
Corvette?
That's certainly a well-stocked garage!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-10, 05:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,733
Posted By dougb

I have Banjo Bros backpack. It makes my back...

I have Banjo Bros backpack. It makes my back sweat. I'm getting the 139 to haul it around.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-10, 09:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,607
Posted By dougb

Which year Voyageur SP do you ride? I'm curious...

Which year Voyageur SP do you ride? I'm curious since the SP used three different tubing manufacturers between 1982 and 1984. My wife has an '83, but hasn't taken it out yet.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-10, 09:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,454
Posted By dougb

Does it look like this one? ...

Does it look like this one?
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/bridgestone/1993/pages/27.htm
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-10, 10:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,611
Posted By dougb

Nice bike! What's the tubing for the frame/ fork?

Nice bike! What's the tubing for the frame/ fork?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-09, 10:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 747
Posted By dougb

Just curious...why do you think that?

Just curious...why do you think that?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-09, 09:17 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,750
Posted By dougb

While I was opening this thread, I was thinking -...

While I was opening this thread, I was thinking - 1984.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-09, 03:27 PM
Replies: 9,120
Views: 3,186,880
Posted By dougb

1992 Trek 930 from CL. Replaced bars...

1992 Trek 930 from CL.
Replaced bars (Torsion), shifters (Suntour thumbs), brake levers, stem (no name), pedals, seatpost (Ritchey) and saddle. Took it out in the snow Monday night and it was a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-09, 08:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,306
Posted By dougb

I once saw a Basso Gap with a similar top...

I once saw a Basso Gap with a similar top tube............
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-09, 11:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,919
Posted By dougb

Thanks! I wonder if this one is high enough to...

Thanks! I wonder if this one is high enough to clear the straddle wire.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-09, 10:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,919
Posted By dougb

1 1/8" headset-mount front cable hanger

Bought a 1992 Trek 930 Singletrack off CL. Perhaps not quite vintage, but it's American-made, lugged, True-Temper OX steel so I believe it's worthy of attention.
930 is close to ridable, but I want...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-09, 08:36 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 16,464
Posted By dougb

1986 Super Course

'86 Japanese Super Course...bars are too high...no pedals...too many gears, but I'll probably use it to pull the trail-a-bike this summmer....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-09, 06:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 13,087
Posted By dougb

The Bespoke Bicycle

Here's the Witcomb video, "The Bespoke Bicycle".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdtQ6smF0Rw
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-09, 06:00 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,217
Posted By dougb

+1 How many pink Bianchis have you seen?

+1
How many pink Bianchis have you seen?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-09, 08:58 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,119
Posted By dougb

sweet bike! who's Shores?

sweet bike!
who's Shores?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-09, 01:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 975
Posted By dougb

+1 that's a really good blue, and it's magic!

+1
that's a really good blue, and it's magic!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-09, 07:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,871
Posted By dougb

just a second

this guy has a snake farm bike and we're talking about handlebars?
I wanna hear more about snakes on a bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-09, 08:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,124
Posted By dougb

1983 Voyageur?

1983 Voyageur?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-09, 06:07 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,813,845
Posted By dougb

Here's a couple more photos: ...

Here's a couple more photos:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3294/2979672645_f703432208_m.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3272/2980482558_0d5ac18398_m.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-09, 03:12 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,813,845
Posted By dougb

WTT: 60cm Giordana Pista for 58/59cm touring bike

I have a 60cm Giordana lugged, steel track frame set up porteur style. It's a nice lightweight frame, but too big....and I've found that coasting is important to me. I'm pretty sure it's a 1989-90...
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