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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 04:10 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,074
Posted By martl

That looks a lot like what i use. Recently, i use...

That looks a lot like what i use. Recently, i use the workstand to clamp a piece of tube roughly vertical, but at a slight angle, and hang the frame by the steering tube losely over that. Depending...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 05:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 486
Posted By martl

true :) the parts list drawing shows "661" - the...

true :) the parts list drawing shows "661" - the plastic rings - for the brazed-mount version; the clamp-on version doesn't have those, the function is held by the rings attached at "660" and yes,all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 486
Posted By martl

They *should* be plastic...

They *should* be plastic...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 10:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 486
Posted By martl

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/768x506/2024_03_14_17_19_22_campy1975_catalog17a_pdf_and_4_more_pages_work_microsoft_edge_8b0903f3d42785bc715c9d588ac3600246ad3862.jpg

yes you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-24, 02:49 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,579
Posted By martl

​​​​​​​in case anyone is still interested :) they...

​​​​​​​in case anyone is still interested :) they updated their FB page. The Salon international collectionneurs vélo will be at Nov 16/17

https://www.facebook.com/saloncollectionneursvelo
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 712
Posted By martl

This is what my cotter pin installations look...

This is what my cotter pin installations look like, but the two or three 1950ies bikes i got, who were built contemporary, had almost no length of pin or thread sticking out. It saves a lot of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,261
Posted By martl

to be honest, that seems to be the unwritten...

to be honest, that seems to be the unwritten motto of every group ride i've ever been at. All of them. Most vigorously enforced on those labelled "this will be a social ride. We wait for everyone!!!"
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-24, 08:46 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,011
Posted By martl

Hard to put a price tag on a vintage item. If you...

Hard to put a price tag on a vintage item. If you go to a retailer, 500 will not get you that far. If ou r lucky, you might find a nice specimen for that or less. i didn't pay more than 500 for my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-24, 01:49 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,579
Posted By martl

I have no further knowledge about this, but the...

I have no further knowledge about this, but the FB page says
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-24, 06:01 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,261
Posted By martl

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-24, 03:18 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,531
Posted By martl

https://fotos.rennrad-news.de/f3/4/490/490377-xzaj...

https://fotos.rennrad-news.de/f3/4/490/490377-xzajqx0sab5k-dsc_0045-original.jpg (https://fotos.rennrad-news.de/p/490377)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 404
Posted By martl

That sticker is pretty much useless as it clearly...

That sticker is pretty much useless as it clearly is an aluminum brake surface, not a carbon one.

"Black Inc" actually seems to be a high $$$ brand although at a first glance, it looks like Ali...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-24, 04:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,097
Posted By martl

Afaik the lug is sometimes stamped for the...

Afaik the lug is sometimes stamped for the *intended* tubelengths/resulting frame size based on the angles it provides. There still is some wiggle room for the frame builder though, which means the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 2,354
Views: 560,030
Posted By martl

I won't call you out for cheating because the...

I won't call you out for cheating because the Dickinson pic is just to tiny and low quality to see anything and the boss.looks more like Clint Eastwoods smaller brother.
the third I suspect might be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,026
Posted By martl

The cracked shifter boss area (was in spiral...

The cracked shifter boss area (was in spiral shape) came up in Usenet days, i dont think the pic is still in the long term memory of the internet :) It was a frame by a well regarded one-man artisan...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-24, 02:18 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,026
Posted By martl

As i said, these Tour tests evolved into the EFBE...

As i said, these Tour tests evolved into the EFBE tests, which are pretty much industry norm now EFBE Prüftechnik GmbH | Engineering for Bikes (https://www.efbe.de/#top)
If a frame is designed and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,579
Posted By martl

:) ​​​​​

:)

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-24, 06:16 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,026
Posted By martl

the first commercially successful generation of...

the first commercially successful generation of welded thin-walled aluminium frames came from people who came from engineering schools and universities, not from tradition, designing their frames...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-24, 03:06 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,579
Posted By martl

[/color] great collection! One...

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great collection!

One correction: The "Velocipedia" which is organised by the "tontonvelo" folks and a great event! is announced to be not in Moulins, but in the Dept. Cher (18), in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-24, 10:32 AM
Replies: 2,354
Views: 560,030
Posted By martl

Anyone recognizes this gentleman in the middle?...

Anyone recognizes this gentleman in the middle? :)

https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/idfsGN3WoJqfrtsueukR5H-320-80.jpeg

there is also this gentleman, hes sort of in the same line of work
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-24, 06:57 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,751
Posted By martl

I think all postings so far have been extensive...

I think all postings so far have been extensive and helpful, and i have nothing of note to add. In times of frustration, you may wanna google the "Tubasti" poem by Aldo Ross!

Let it be a comfort...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-24, 03:44 AM
Replies: 2,354
Views: 560,030
Posted By martl

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/516x640/422076186_7900669669947709_6609388737086989901_n_3e3893a673e8e85895ec8d8dae02ebcf375b4d0a.jpg
we did have this material girl here before?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-24, 08:10 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 997
Posted By martl

https://fotos.rennrad-news.de/f3/4/480/480227-reqy...

https://fotos.rennrad-news.de/f3/4/480/480227-reqygtzbir36-dsc_0001-large.jpg (https://fotos.rennrad-news.de/p/480227)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-24, 08:24 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,499
Posted By martl

It was on the Fulvias built after FIAT took...

It was on the Fulvias built after FIAT took Lancia over. A pre-FIAT era Lancia is a mighty fine piece of machinery.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-18-23, 04:35 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,618
Posted By martl

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/pxl_20231218_102717263_e477f1370c7512c3c56b2af259842e668cdf041f.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-23, 05:55 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,708
Posted By martl

Any, mount some quality tubulars, like veloflex

Any, mount some quality tubulars, like veloflex
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-23, 05:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,104
Posted By martl

Just a reminder, the iconic Lightweight full...

Just a reminder, the iconic Lightweight full carbon wheels entered the market around 1992 and thus are c&v eligible :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-23, 04:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 669
Posted By martl

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

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/378x512/d_rkopp_r_der_mit_ballon_reifen_werbeblatt_1930_e44428d3198828b31ab76c620eabe783faf25885.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-23, 03:01 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,644
Posted By martl

Most of those around the 80ies, or 50 years...

Most of those around the 80ies, or 50 years before that by some french constructeur if you do enough research
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-23, 02:53 PM
Replies: 793
Views: 94,815
Posted By martl

Thinking about making some mulled wine. I wonder...

Thinking about making some mulled wine. I wonder if this stuff doesn't spoil the nice cinnamon I got here...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-23, 02:20 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,802
Posted By martl

In Germany, Kettler (famous for their Aluminium...

In Germany, Kettler (famous for their Aluminium garden furniture products) pioneered Alu Bikes "Kettler Alu". Most were utilitarian bikes but there also was the "Strato Aero" made from aerodynamic...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-23, 12:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 597
Posted By martl

Agree. I had very rarely success in even getting...

Agree. I had very rarely success in even getting an answer from leboncoin sellers as a foreigner, and that is even with me being able to provide french communication and shipping address. It is what...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-23, 02:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,027
Posted By martl

Has any of those airbubble inclinometers ever...

Has any of those airbubble inclinometers ever worked?

I remember Ciclomaster had a very expensive altitude addon for their model II that tried its luck with a liquid damped pendulum. Was about as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-23, 09:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 746
Posted By martl

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-23, 05:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 604
Posted By martl

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/960x628/300788598_7949748161763382_5916882417943823982_n_786bf8e230312723a54c3c68a09961b3c6660287.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-23, 04:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 604
Posted By martl

most Girardengos that i have seen, including all...

most Girardengos that i have seen, including all 4 of mine, have the serial nr on the front of the lower head lug. To my knowledge, the nr can not be used to date the bike.
Also note that Girardengo...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-23, 09:26 AM
Replies: 2,354
Views: 560,030
Posted By martl

hehe :) well technically, he's not *on* a bike...

hehe :) well technically, he's not *on* a bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-23, 09:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 736
Posted By martl

The Personal 2001 was the top model at the start...

The Personal 2001 was the top model at the start of the eighties. It had distinct parallel-ending chainstays which make it easy to recognize.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-23, 09:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 848
Posted By martl

Just a side note: If you happen to come to Bourg...

Just a side note: If you happen to come to Bourg d'Oisans, maybe to ride that funny mountain road of no significance (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpe_d%27Huez) nearby, dont forget to check out the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-23, 09:02 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,353
Posted By martl

brevet. == "Marcio Brevettato"; brevettato ==...

brevet. == "Marcio Brevettato"; brevettato == "patented". In this context, its the same as "registered trademark". You may also find "marca depositata" which means the same thing.

btw a 105 on a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-23, 04:47 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,229
Posted By martl

The higher end hubs and wheels at that time, like...

The higher end hubs and wheels at that time, like Shamals, came with the EXA Ti body. I think most (all) had the "Titanium" in their name to indicate this.
As both the old shallow spline freewheels...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-23, 02:55 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,395
Posted By martl

Fun to see another nice Edixa!. My dad had one...

Fun to see another nice Edixa!. My dad had one and he gave me a used one for birthday when i was a teenager and attended the photo class in my high school, where we learned some basic techniques with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-23, 09:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 691
Posted By martl

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1080x1438/fb_img_1698940027738_c1e4bf2d374100997d2f2051998abc8365a32ad3.jpg
Nope not blue.
Yes I would be fooled.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-23, 03:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 691
Posted By martl

Cinelli 1:12 functional

has this been here? This gentleman designed and built a 1:12 scale replica of a Cinelli, including chain, working derailleurs and brakes. pretty amazing stuff!

Masayuki Yamamoto | Facebook...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-23, 02:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 223
Posted By martl

not known for durability. And the alloy crank is...

not known for durability. And the alloy crank is famously soft and prone to bending... but if it works for you it works!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-23, 07:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 223
Posted By martl

If it is the version of the coronado with the...

If it is the version of the coronado with the pressed-on spider, a box is a better place for it than a bike frame :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-23, 02:52 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,840
Posted By martl

thanks for the thorough research and biography! ...

thanks for the thorough research and biography!

the most knowledge about Rickert is possibly in this thread at the "vintage" subforum of "rennrad-news.de":...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-23, 10:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 451
Posted By martl

I see no reason to doubt it; the distinct frame...

I see no reason to doubt it; the distinct frame form is consistent with other wb4 pics and as it isn't a brand with a huge fan base, why would someone forge or relabel it. The serial number is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-23, 06:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 451
Posted By martl

Bogner bikes is a brandname by ski fashion/design...

Bogner bikes is a brandname by ski fashion/design brand Bogner of Germany --> https://www.bogner.com/

Pretty interesting figure, Willy Bogner. former olympic ski-racer, ski stuntman and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-23, 05:18 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,444
Posted By martl

You need to pick a quality blasting shop (as...

You need to pick a quality blasting shop (as opposed to that buddy who works as a mechanic in a quarry and has access to a sandblaster), they will pick the compound that doesn't damage the material....
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