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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 03:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 750
Posted By Gary Fountain

Basically a Campagnolo old Super Record groupset...

Basically a Campagnolo old Super Record groupset with a non Super Record (Athena I think) seatpost. I love it. The red brake cable housings look the part (with a cable housing clip to keep the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 01:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 750
Posted By Gary Fountain

With the crimps (now visible) - yes - Nuovo...

With the crimps (now visible) - yes - Nuovo Mexico and probably Columbus SL. Columbus SL is still a great tube set.

This is my favourite Colnago paint scheme as a tribute to Beppe Saronni and his...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 01:13 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 750
Posted By Gary Fountain

I'd guess at a 1985 or 1986 Superissimo too. The...

I'd guess at a 1985 or 1986 Superissimo too. The first thing I noticed was the convex rear seat stay caps suggesting this time period. Obviously a repaint and when repainting a frame it is easier to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 04:15 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,751
Posted By Gary Fountain

In the Mid 1980's, three Cinelli Supercorsa...

In the Mid 1980's, three Cinelli Supercorsa frames came into my local bikeshop and all my size. My favourite was red, followed by a white frame then a blue frame (shown here). Really, I fell in love...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-23, 03:52 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,011
Posted By Gary Fountain

https://i.imgur.com/s8JHXPZ.jpg I bought...

https://i.imgur.com/s8JHXPZ.jpg

I bought this Zeus 2000 track crank set around the year 2000 to fit to my track frame with a British BB shell. It came complete with a bottom bracket which featured...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-23, 03:31 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,648
Posted By Gary Fountain

Great set-up. Love the chain. The freewheel and...

Great set-up. Love the chain. The freewheel and chain combo is top self. It must be on a well loved bike?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-23, 01:36 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,648
Posted By Gary Fountain

I have had a real passion for Campagnolo since...

I have had a real passion for Campagnolo since the late 1970's and I'm still discovering little things about the company all the time and this Forum is a great place to be to find out all sorts of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-23, 08:29 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,648
Posted By Gary Fountain

This just happens to be my 'dream' block. If I...

This just happens to be my 'dream' block. If I came across it in a bike shop I couldn't walk past it, especially with the 12 tooth sprocket. I'd have a 53 - 12 just for those rare days when a roaring...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-23, 08:08 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,648
Posted By Gary Fountain

Hi steelbike guy, This is my last bike with Porta...

Hi steelbike guy, This is my last bike with Porta Catena derailling system on it. I got the frame from a work colleague who didn't want it. So I gave the frame 'the full treatment' stripping all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-23, 10:44 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,648
Posted By Gary Fountain

Thanks for your recollections and I bet they were...

Thanks for your recollections and I bet they were reliable. I did a lot of miles on these Suntour winner freewheels too. I found them really reliable and they worked under really bad conditions. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-23, 09:55 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,648
Posted By Gary Fountain

https://i.imgur.com/na2RUxs.jpg?1 Suntour...

https://i.imgur.com/na2RUxs.jpg?1

Suntour Winner 13 - 17
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-23, 12:39 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,009
Posted By Gary Fountain

https://i.imgur.com/caXPSLW.png ...

https://i.imgur.com/caXPSLW.png

https://i.imgur.com/aO9F84s.png?1

1990 Rossin Prestige with a Concor Profil saddle
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-23, 04:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,537
Posted By Gary Fountain

What a great bike with some truely drool-worthy...

What a great bike with some truely drool-worthy components.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-23, 04:01 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,770
Posted By Gary Fountain

Classic Bob Jackson. I couldn't stop smiling as I...

Classic Bob Jackson. I couldn't stop smiling as I drooled over your bike's photos.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-23, 03:53 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,736
Posted By Gary Fountain

Yes!! I can 'feel' it.

Yes!! I can 'feel' it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-23, 03:43 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,736
Posted By Gary Fountain

I always love to see your '83 Superissimo - what...

I always love to see your '83 Superissimo - what a bike. Your latest version of your Pinerello Montello with the triple at the front looks like it would be a fantastic and quick long distance 'credit...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-23, 03:26 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,736
Posted By Gary Fountain

I have a few classic Colnago's and my favourite...

I have a few classic Colnago's and my favourite riding Colnago is my Master Piu with straight front forks. Mine is a little heavy as I don't have the lightest Campy gruppo on it but I could loose a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-23, 02:03 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,736
Posted By Gary Fountain

I never said it at the time you posted your...

I never said it at the time you posted your initial thread but I do not recall ever seeing a black Colnago from that era. Then again, and arguing against my initial statement, I have not seen every...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-23, 04:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 407
Posted By Gary Fountain

The outside diameter of the top tube of a total...

The outside diameter of the top tube of a total spiral conic SLX frame is 25.6mm.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-23, 02:09 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,539
Posted By Gary Fountain

I Agree, it's a Conic Total Spiral SLX frame -...

I Agree, it's a Conic Total Spiral SLX frame - very nice frame.
They could have been bought with straight or curved front forks. I bought one new in 1991 and was offered my choice of front fork.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-23, 02:58 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 10,002
Posted By Gary Fountain

Well done and best wishes T-Mar.

Well done and best wishes T-Mar.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-23, 01:08 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 9,285
Posted By Gary Fountain

Not mine anymore but I bought this 1954 Bianchi...

Not mine anymore but I bought this 1954 Bianchi Campione del Mondo, about 25 years ago, for $80 and I had to talk the previous owner into taking the $80. I did put a lot of work into it's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-23, 01:41 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,155
Posted By Gary Fountain

Any markings on the steerer tube? Probably not as...

Any markings on the steerer tube? Probably not as you have already checked for internal rifling. Can you detect rifling in the tubes accessed at the bottom bracket?

Measure the width of the bottom...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-23, 03:56 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,483
Posted By Gary Fountain

Does the tubing decal look like this? ...

Does the tubing decal look like this?

https://i.imgur.com/6Gi7LbJ.png

If it does it may be a Colnago Super Sprint. I think the Super Sprints evolved from the Colnago International model around...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-23, 10:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 573
Posted By Gary Fountain

Hi verkyt, thanks for your reply which I do find...

Hi verkyt, thanks for your reply which I do find to be very interesting. Of course someone made a Ti spindle to replace the Campy steel version only I had never heard of it or even thought about this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-23, 04:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 573
Posted By Gary Fountain

As you know, the titanium Super Record bottom...

As you know, the titanium Super Record bottom brackets didn't last very long but did have 2 versions. I think version 1 did have failures and was replaced with a stronger version 2. I have a couple...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-23, 02:39 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 9,077
Posted By Gary Fountain

Hi PTL011, I like Bianchigirll's answer -...

Hi PTL011, I like Bianchigirll's answer - tradition. I have owned lots of bikes over many years and most seem to ride quite well (some don't) but I do have my favourites. I am influenced by that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-23, 03:51 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 32,670
Posted By Gary Fountain

I bought this 1982 Campione del Mondo quite a few...

I bought this 1982 Campione del Mondo quite a few years ago. It had a pretty good paint job but the top tube and rear triangle tubes were quite chipped and pitted.

https://i.imgur.com/Pykyijk.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-23, 05:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 576
Posted By Gary Fountain

Thanks for the link, I didn't know this bike...

Thanks for the link, I didn't know this bike existed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-23, 05:06 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,670
Posted By Gary Fountain

Love the Delta's ...

Love the Delta's

https://i.imgur.com/aJUumoL.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/iJc8b6y.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-23, 03:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 757
Posted By Gary Fountain

A very nice and thoughtful build and recondition....

A very nice and thoughtful build and recondition. The colour is fantastic.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-23, 01:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,022
Posted By Gary Fountain

I can't say that I've ever seen a steel Colnago...

I can't say that I've ever seen a steel Colnago with a 'widows peak'. Mine are all cut straight across. As for 3 top tube cable guides - yes, some older Colnago's did have 3 top tube cable guides but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-22, 04:47 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 13,676
Posted By Gary Fountain

Hi JonasG, I had a look at your link and I...

Hi JonasG,

I had a look at your link and I was surprised to see your very similar Rossin Prestige - in great condition too. A lovely bike. Mine is beautiful to ride, how do you find yours?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-22, 05:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,308
Posted By Gary Fountain

Hi nenad, the aluminium Colnago is a very...

Hi nenad, the aluminium Colnago is a very responsive bike and has surprisingly good road manners. Being aluminium I was expecting a harsh ride; it is a little harsh but quite manageable. It has a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-22, 06:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,308
Posted By Gary Fountain

Hi nenad, yes, it has been fun and it did play a...

Hi nenad, yes, it has been fun and it did play a nice part of my day. The days are quite beautiful here as I live in a sup-tropical area and a 20 degree c is about as cold as it gets. It does heat up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-22, 06:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,308
Posted By Gary Fountain

Yes, I've gone crazy about Colnago and...

Yes, I've gone crazy about Colnago and Campagnolo, haha. There's no cure either!

Thanks nenad for the copy of the '89 catalogue - I did spend some time looking at the photos and reading the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-22, 03:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,308
Posted By Gary Fountain

Just to add to the story: I have a 1991 Colnago...

Just to add to the story: I have a 1991 Colnago Super SL that was a professional Belgian team bike - 'Collstrop Isoglass' in the original colour. This team only used these Colnago's for the one year...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-22, 07:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,096
Posted By Gary Fountain

Yeah, I've heard the same story. The thing is,...

Yeah, I've heard the same story. The thing is, Colnago did switch stem and bar brands. 3TTT and ITM seem to have become the brands of favour. And like DD, I haven't come across a definitive...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-22, 04:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,308
Posted By Gary Fountain

Wow, great information. I do agree that your...

Wow, great information. I do agree that your frame must be a Super Sprint and it could have originally been white. I wonder if the 'LX' or 'decor' paint finishes were added on top of the original...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-22, 01:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,308
Posted By Gary Fountain

The dropouts were my big question too. They had...

The dropouts were my big question too. They had me thinking that perhaps your frame was manufactured in the early 90's? I'm a real fan of Colnago bikes from that general era as they were the bikes I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-22, 03:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,308
Posted By Gary Fountain

Your paint scheme looks very reminiscent of one...

Your paint scheme looks very reminiscent of one of my bikes. Mine is a 2001 Aluminium Dream Lux with an "LX" paint scheme. I think this paint scheme is quite achievable for an amateur painter yet it...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-28-22, 04:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,269
Posted By Gary Fountain

I've snapped one of those exact seatposts in the...

I've snapped one of those exact seatposts in the past and it broke off without warning. So easy to impale yourself on the stub or at least fall off the back of the bike. I sold nearly all of those...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-28-22, 01:45 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,269
Posted By Gary Fountain

Hi CliffordK, I always think in AUD but I have...

Hi CliffordK, I always think in AUD but I have found that USD and AUD match up reasonably closely when it comes to bikes - even though the AUD is worth much less than the US dollar. That said, the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-27-22, 03:31 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,269
Posted By Gary Fountain

I don't know how to move a thread but the...

I don't know how to move a thread but the moderators will move it when they find it. This is the thread I always use but I think there is a thread that deals with estimations. Unfortunately I can't...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-27-22, 02:42 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,269
Posted By Gary Fountain

This is the wrong forum to ask that question but...

This is the wrong forum to ask that question but it is a very nice mid 80's Master frame with some wonderful milled and pantographed features. As a rough guess I would think it would be in the $3000...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-25-22, 01:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,903
Posted By Gary Fountain

Buy it?

Buy it?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-22, 07:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,655
Posted By Gary Fountain

I bet it's a very nice bike to ride. Good old...

I bet it's a very nice bike to ride. Good old Colnago's, like yours, always put a silly smile on my face. Love it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-22, 01:42 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 980
Posted By Gary Fountain

Interesting to read that these were known as...

Interesting to read that these were known as 'crackers'. Thanks repechage.

Its also interesting to read about your 'experiences' with that seller - some people will try anything.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-22, 07:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 980
Posted By Gary Fountain

I couldn't believe your luck finding a Campy...

I couldn't believe your luck finding a Campy Record equipped Colnago Titanio with a Grammo stem. for $150. All I could think was - WOW. Even with those bars, haha. After reading on I see you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-22, 01:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 973
Posted By Gary Fountain

I hadn't realised that you had to build-up the...

I hadn't realised that you had to build-up the hood top - really well done. I just caught the lower edge of the hood and I ripped it apart as I moved passed the bike. So, it's just 2 mating surfaces....
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