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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-21, 04:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,197
Posted By guidogad

I'm aware of all that which is why I posted this....

I'm aware of all that which is why I posted this. I think the Sugino code you refer to would be with out the dash, i.e. C7, and in that format would stand for 1983.
Vintage-Trek has that info too:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-21, 12:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,197
Posted By guidogad

How old are my Suntour Superbe Cranks?

This is a little bit exciting.
my Suntour Superbe cranks are marked C-7.
them early ones were apparently made by Sugino and had Sugino date codes.
over on vintage-Trek I leaned mine could be what...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-21, 01:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,876
Posted By guidogad

Just checked my records. It's coming up 8 years...

Just checked my records. It's coming up 8 years now that I'm trying to figure out what it may be.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-21, 01:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,876
Posted By guidogad

No Campy anywhere actually. Dropouts are Columbus...

No Campy anywhere actually. Dropouts are Columbus and the possibly-original-to-the-frame headset is Dura Ace.
The Italian BB was indeed a choice of the builder, however. I have the very same BB...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-21, 05:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,876
Posted By guidogad

So, what would you do? Pick a favourite colour...

So, what would you do? Pick a favourite colour and keep it plain, or put some random decals on for looks? Any ideas?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-21, 05:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,876
Posted By guidogad

And if T-Mar doesn't, the odds must be hiding...

And if T-Mar doesn't, the odds must be hiding somewhere at the quantum level.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-21, 05:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,876
Posted By guidogad

Interesting thought, but I guess it looks more...

Interesting thought, but I guess it looks more like an uninspired re-paint. As for the offset down tube at the BB that is just a result of the BB shell that comes with this particular tube set
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-21, 04:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,190
Posted By guidogad

Actually, both. It is a trick-part kick-ass...

Actually, both.
It is a trick-part kick-ass titanium seat post.
Which makes me wonder why this exists in this size.
A shim to 27.2 is in the mail.
Still scratching my head...
Quite possibly the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-21, 02:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,876
Posted By guidogad

Bike ID - Columbus MS Gilco tubing

I bought this frame many years ago from Hilary Stone (as you might be able to tell by the style of his old photos).
I love the ride and have ridden it a lot since. It's now time for a re-paint and I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-21, 12:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,190
Posted By guidogad

Looking for a bike to fit my seat post

Are there any serious bikes/ tube sets around that would need a 25.4mm seat post?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-21, 09:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 897
Posted By guidogad

Nothing to be seen unless it's filled with paint....

Nothing to be seen unless it's filled with paint. What's the relevance of this detail (I have seen the club symbol on the bridge on other bikes...)?

Also, some of the metal work I can identify as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-21, 04:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 897
Posted By guidogad

P.S.: the brake mounts are for recessed bolts (as...

P.S.: the brake mounts are for recessed bolts (as opposed to the non-recessed brakes currently mounted).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-21, 04:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 897
Posted By guidogad

colnago super - which year

This Colnago Super is a little confusing.
The flat chain stay caps with Colnago lettering in combination with two bottle holders and an open cable brake routing and a ca 2000 Rabobank paint job......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-19, 04:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,512
Posted By guidogad

WD40 dries up to gunk/ coat over time which is...

WD40 dries up to gunk/ coat over time which is why you can't use it in brifters, or locks for example. While it cleans, lubricates and makes everything work initially, it will eventually make it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-19, 12:33 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,473
Posted By guidogad

If your riding is relatively 'tame' any old bike...

If your riding is relatively 'tame' any old bike will do if you can get cx tyres in. That, however, might be harder to find than you think. From the early/mid 70s tyre clearances got smaller.
I've...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-19, 06:09 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 526
Posted By guidogad

Help with MS Gilco frame ID

I have bought this frame from Hilary Stone some five years ago. He didn't know what it was...
Since then I have ridden it a lot and really like it. It's time for a re-paint and I thought I check in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-19, 03:57 PM
Replies: 1,028
Views: 189,524
Posted By guidogad

Jacek, two frames in this thread have been...

Jacek, two frames in this thread have been presented/ questioned as actual team bikes. Both miss the digit on the left designating the size. Is this a hint for a custom built frame and hence one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-19, 05:33 AM
Replies: 1,028
Views: 189,524
Posted By guidogad

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

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1600x1063/10_c3e13545b276013c42dc838d325c5a6b4af04fa2.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-19, 08:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,486
Posted By guidogad

Thanks for all the encouraging responses. I'll...

Thanks for all the encouraging responses. I'll give it a go. Might even go down all the way to the latest Claris after having googled the matter a bit in the meantime. I certainly won't miss the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-19, 04:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,486
Posted By guidogad

Budget Group Sets

I'm contemplating to put a modern budget group set on an old bike, just for fun.
Both with my many vintage bikes and my handful of modern bikes I have never had anything equipped with less than...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-19, 04:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,259
Posted By guidogad

130 OLD, so I'll be going 8s. Thx everybody.

130 OLD, so I'll be going 8s. Thx everybody.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-19, 06:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,259
Posted By guidogad

Dura Ace shifters SL-7401 and SL-7402

VeloBase lists the Dura Ace 7s SL-7401 as 1987-88; and the 8s SL-7402 as 1990-98. Looks like there was no Dura Ace down tube shifter in 1989 :foo:
So, which one would be correct on my 1989 bike?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-19, 12:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,986
Posted By guidogad

Preferences for gearing are a personal thing. I,...

Preferences for gearing are a personal thing. I, for one, do a fair bit of long distance riding (just gearing up for PBP again), and I don't have a need for very small gears (a 39-27 will be my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-19, 05:04 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,379
Posted By guidogad

Sweet! I was looking for that info. Got me a Team...

Sweet! I was looking for that info. Got me a Team Stuttgart Corsa Extra in 753 that came to me a s a frame set with a Suntour Superbe headset. I thought that was a bit strange but hey, now it's very...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-19, 04:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,379
Posted By guidogad

I find a bit odd to see only one set of bottle...

I find a bit odd to see only one set of bottle cage bosses on a 1989 bike. I don't think that would have been the standard...?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-19, 04:38 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 74,693
Posted By guidogad

So where do we sit on the scale with Carbolite...

So where do we sit on the scale with Carbolite 103? If a 531 frame in medium size is about 2,000g +/-, where would the Carbolite 103 sit?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-19, 04:57 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,363
Posted By guidogad

I love seeing how well all this has gone! Was...

I love seeing how well all this has gone!
Was particularly impressed with the results of the rust bath! Would you share the ingredients of the soup?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-19, 06:01 PM
Replies: 718
Views: 290,945
Posted By guidogad

Regarding Australian brand "Ricardo", the serial...

Regarding Australian brand "Ricardo", the serial numbers consistently seem to follow the format "LyFxxxx". Is it known if 'L' stands for a manufacturer and which one it is?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-19, 04:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,021
Posted By guidogad

I find it bizarre that catalogue references are...

I find it bizarre that catalogue references are so thin for a brand like Colnago. I did a bit of reading the last couple of weeks and was surprised how little is known for sure. Good luck with your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-19, 04:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,021
Posted By guidogad

Done a bit of looking at pictures. Seems 1979 is...

Done a bit of looking at pictures. Seems 1979 is mostly recessed on good bikes, and 1978 appears to be a mix. Is that about right?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-19, 12:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,021
Posted By guidogad

Recessed brake bolts

Quick stupid question. When did recessed brake mounts appear? I’ve got an 81 bike with recessed bolts and a 78 bike without. What happened 79 and 80?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-10-19, 04:09 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 11,751
Posted By guidogad

A charming midrange French bike, late 70s/ early...

A charming midrange French bike, late 70s/ early 80s.
There were quite a few manufacturers apart from Peugeot, Gitane, Motobecane… Could be a Meral, for instance. Will be curious if someone is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-19, 10:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,066
Posted By guidogad

I think that’s a pretty clear match. seems I’ve...

I think that’s a pretty clear match.
seems I’ve chosen my adjectives correctly.
Funny I have no idea how or when it came to the stray fork corner of my bike shed. Must have just materialised. Wish...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-19, 08:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,066
Posted By guidogad

Fork looking for bike

I’ve got this kick-ass fork pushing around and don’t know what brand the shoulder engraving stands for.
It has the SLX spirals in the steerer tube, a recessed bolt hole, and only weighs 684g with a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-19, 05:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,067
Posted By guidogad

The Wolverhampton archive has confirmed that my...

The Wolverhampton archive has confirmed that my frame is a PT Stallard, made 1970 for export to Percy's brother in Perth, Australia, as a frame set only.
Original colour was "Post Office Red" with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-19, 05:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,067
Posted By guidogad

Wow. I'll eat my hat if this isn't the jackpot!!!...

Wow. I'll eat my hat if this isn't the jackpot!!!
Btw, found the frame in Perth (where I live).
I'll have the frame confirmed if possible and will report back of course.
Many many thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-19, 04:53 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 25,982
Posted By guidogad

First Generation Suntour Superbe 105 Golden...

First Generation Suntour Superbe
105 Golden Arrow
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-19, 03:25 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,067
Posted By guidogad

I will try the Ozzie forum but still have hopes...

I will try the Ozzie forum but still have hopes on British.
Having looked at a couple of leads that people provided, there is a certain style that can be seen at the early 70s, with wrap over seat...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-19, 03:10 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,067
Posted By guidogad

Thanks T-Mar, that's great info. In looking at...

Thanks T-Mar, that's great info.
In looking at British bikes from the time with plain lugs and wrap over seat stays I came a cross this 1969 Holdsworth Professional - just posting because it shows...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-19, 10:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,067
Posted By guidogad

I love speculating on the meaning of serial...

I love speculating on the meaning of serial numbers.
But I’m not convinced we‘ve got a good answer yet.
The leading 0 in the numbers remains unsatisfactory.
How about: the 022nd frame of month 07...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-19, 03:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,067
Posted By guidogad

No internal brake cable routing here. Probably...

No internal brake cable routing here. Probably you just saw a chip in the varnish as an entry point?
I think juvela nailed the time frame with late 60s/ early 70s. That's what I expected, too. (I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-19, 04:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,067
Posted By guidogad

What have we here?

I've picked up this frame from the local classifieds the other day. Seller didn't know anything about it and only had it for a couple of weeks before realising it wasn't the right size.
Anyhow, the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-19, 06:40 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,003
Posted By guidogad

makes a lot of sense with the up/down adjustment...

makes a lot of sense with the up/down adjustment :o
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-19, 04:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,922
Posted By guidogad

Yes, I had that chopped up 1975 poster as my main...

Yes, I had that chopped up 1975 poster as my main reference... but I haven't had the 1974 catalogue before. Thanks. Interestingly, the 1974 catalogue talks about the Olympic vs Super Olympic where...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-19, 04:04 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,003
Posted By guidogad

I'm actually not sure the fork mount is for a...

I'm actually not sure the fork mount is for a bottle dyno, or rather just the light. Imagine the rack in place with the support rods (as in the catalogue pictures).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-19, 04:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,922
Posted By guidogad

1975 Gitane Olympic (?) and Specs (?)

From the family of the first owner... bought in France... or so the story goes... I've got this beautiful Gitane.
It's like made to measure for me and I'm fairly certain it is the Olympic model of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-19, 03:41 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,003
Posted By guidogad

Generator cable braze-ons

It has been said that the little loops on the underside is for light cables. I just wanted to illustrate the generator that Gitane had in mind. Here, on a 1975 Olympic w/o the cable eyes....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-19, 04:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,261
Posted By guidogad

Mrs Non-Fixie is one lucky lady! Having seen the...

Mrs Non-Fixie is one lucky lady! Having seen the history and the detail behind it and how initially you found absolutely nothing - I wonder how many Devos equivalents there may have been all over...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-19, 04:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,261
Posted By guidogad

Thank you Munny. Are there any examples to be...

Thank you Munny. Are there any examples to be seen of Liberia bikes from Auderghem?
I have not been able to turn up anything.
It did make me read the whole of the Belgian Bikes thread! Wow, that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-19, 06:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,261
Posted By guidogad

Some great info. Thanks so very much. The long...

Some great info. Thanks so very much.
The long serial number had me think of a large manufacturing company, too, but they are limited in number and none of them seem to have a serial number in that...
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