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Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
05-12-24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 662
Posted By birdly

…so I went and got some cheap metric calipers and...

…so I went and got some cheap metric calipers and I read a tiny bit on what I should actually be measuring. I was not looking in the right places at all. You are correct about the quill of course,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-11-24, 09:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,197
Posted By birdly

Sorry I wasn’t clear. I’m thinking my front...

Sorry I wasn’t clear. I’m thinking my front derailleur probably can’t handle a triple and I could not use this one without removing my brazed tab. Brifters would be a secondary concern since this one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 549
Posted By birdly

As above, what you are looking for is called a...

As above, what you are looking for is called a socket head cap screw.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-11-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,197
Posted By birdly

I think the answer is no but I can’t swap that...

I think the answer is no but I can’t swap that triple and front der. with my 8 speed Veloce that has a bolt-on front der., correct? And my derailleur will have some combination of short throw/ short...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-25-24, 09:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 375
Posted By birdly

I don’t have any expertise to offer but I have...

I don’t have any expertise to offer but I have one from about ‘96. They weren’t top tier but Pinarello didn’t make anything low-market. Some people used them as entry level road racers. Mine won’t...
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
04-22-24, 05:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 662
Posted By birdly

Oh wait. It’s the ID. I should have looked more....

Oh wait. It’s the ID. I should have looked more. Thank you.
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
04-21-24, 08:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 662
Posted By birdly

1-1/8 quill size?

Super basic stuff: bike is a ‘96 or ‘97 Pinarello Stelvio as far as I can tell. Original owner was a bit taller than I, especially from the waist up. What is the correct quill and clamp diameter for...
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
08-27-22, 09:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,253
Posted By birdly

I’m not aware. Do you mean for reassembly?

I’m not aware. Do you mean for reassembly?
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
08-24-22, 09:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,253
Posted By birdly

Thanks everyone! I appreciate all the information...

Thanks everyone! I appreciate all the information and thoughts. I’m going to keep it simple for now and see how it works out. I’ve ordered a Miche 13-28 cassette and put a new chain and tires on...
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
08-15-22, 10:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,253
Posted By birdly

also good to know. I appreciate it. Mostly I...

also good to know. I appreciate it. Mostly I expect to value range over top speed or close ratios for cadence. How I get there is open but I don’t want to change everything.
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
08-14-22, 08:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,253
Posted By birdly

Thanks Lasauge! That is good to know. I don’t...

Thanks Lasauge! That is good to know. I don’t know yet what my priorities will be but options are good, especially ones that keep my shifters and derailleur as-is.
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
08-13-22, 10:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,253
Posted By birdly

Thanks. You are correct. I’ve learned that I do...

Thanks. You are correct. I’ve learned that I do have to stick with Campag 8 speed or compatible. Compatible seems limited but I’ve seen a Miche cassette with a 26 tooth cog.
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
07-28-22, 10:59 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 392
Posted By birdly

Campag. Veloce Front derailleur/brifter/chainring

I have a Veloce equipped bike from roughly 1998. The left brifter has 4 positions. I currently have a double chainring but I’ve seen triples. Will the 4 position brifter and derailleur handle a...
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
07-24-22, 08:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,253
Posted By birdly

Camp. Veloce 8 rear derailleur limits?

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-22, 09:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,552
Posted By birdly

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/534de9a5_dd55_48ff_b8b3_daa9b65c31d2_1fa4e78844663e12cc758e2214cdd4dd4381252b.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-12, 03:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,604
Posted By birdly

Yeah, no luck with this one, but thanks. That's a...

Yeah, no luck with this one, but thanks. That's a cute bike you've got there. If I'd found one with a frame that large I might never have found these forums.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-12, 10:04 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,604
Posted By birdly

Thanks everyone for your quick replies and...

Thanks everyone for your quick replies and knowledge. You've confirmed for
me that this bike is about as cool as I thought and should probably be kept together. Alas, it still doesn't fit. (It...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-06-12, 11:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,172
Posted By birdly

Thanks Bud! This is perfect. Sorry I missed it on...

Thanks Bud! This is perfect. Sorry I missed it on my own but I appreciate the help. Nice system too. Very senseble.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-06-12, 10:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,172
Posted By birdly

Chainring size vs. crank length?

Hi All,
Pretty psyched about a new (to me) bike I picked up over the weekend, but it's fixed/single speed and geared a little low. I'm wondering if anyone can offer- or point me to a simple...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-12, 04:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,604
Posted By birdly

Wow! That's right similar indeed. Different...

Wow! That's right similar indeed. Different cranks/chainrings. Thanks for the pics. Do you know if that's a Professional model as suggested above?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-12, 04:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,604
Posted By birdly

Wow! That's right similar indeed. Different...

Wow! That's right similar indeed. Different cranks/chainrings. Thanks for the pics. Do you know if that's a Professional model as suggested above?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-12, 03:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,604
Posted By birdly

Thanks iab. Of course... Atala is another brand....

Thanks iab. Of course... Atala is another brand. Got it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-12, 01:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,604
Posted By birdly

Not dissing Philly at all, mostly just wondering...

Not dissing Philly at all, mostly just wondering if it is something I should be more careful with, or, honestly, if it is too valuable for how I want to use it. Thanks
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-12, 12:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,604
Posted By birdly

Thanks, Joe. There's no mark I can see on the...

Thanks, Joe. There's no mark I can see on the bars except for the ATALA cast into the interior of the brazed on brake levers. They are way cool though. I have a crush on them. That's how I started on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-12, 12:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,604
Posted By birdly

hard to get a picture of a shiny reflective thing...

hard to get a picture of a shiny reflective thing in an awkward location, but heres the best pic I could get of the logo on the inside of the crank. Pedals are nothing special. Suntour. 265611
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-12, 12:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,604
Posted By birdly

There's a cleaner Frejus with similar bars on the...

There's a cleaner Frejus with similar bars on the classic site, but it has fenders and a generator lamp. Owner calls it a city-bike. I'm hoping they're original, sort of. That would be cool, but then...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-12, 11:52 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,604
Posted By birdly

Thanks, Rootboy. I've looked around...

Thanks, Rootboy. I've looked around Classicrendezvous but they thought I was fishing for offers and locked me out, so I came here.265604265605265606265607265609265610
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-12, 11:29 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,604
Posted By birdly

Trying to learn to resize images for...

Trying to learn to resize images for uploading.265597265598265599265600265601
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-12, 11:16 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,604
Posted By birdly

late 60's Frejus commuter/city bike dilemma

Hi everyone, I'm new here and not particularly knowledgeable, but through luck and my good taste :) I got this really cool bike, and through the wonders of the interweb, I've learned that it might be...
Forum: Introductions
08-05-12, 10:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 270
Posted By birdly

new here, looking for info/ advice on late 60's Frejus commuter

Hi Everyone! Glad to be here. I'm no expert at all on bikes, I've moved to Philadelphia and started riding again because it's simply the best way to get around this fairly flat town. Though I came...
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