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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-19, 10:34 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 12,349
Posted By Brotisimo

That's probably where they needed to define the...

That's probably where they needed to define the goal from the beginning. Superbike could mean a lot of different things and those of us that watch the Tech side are likely deep enough into the hobby...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-19, 04:56 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 12,349
Posted By Brotisimo

Were you expecting him to pull strings and source...

Were you expecting him to pull strings and source a super gruppo within the budget? Or perhaps scour the internet for a used one? I felt like 105 was the logical answer from the get go. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-19, 04:48 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 26,272
Posted By Brotisimo

Colian...

Colian 😎https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20180516_173607_fd9e96df5c02936565e1a27fb36b4c0a51f626b3.jpg

Before...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-19, 09:16 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 17,936
Posted By Brotisimo

It is! Sometimes so much so that it reminds me of...

It is! Sometimes so much so that it reminds me of speedboat flake. One of my favorite factory paint jobs to date.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-19, 04:41 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 17,936
Posted By Brotisimo

A nearly mint 2002 Zurich. Stock except for the...

A nearly mint 2002 Zurich. Stock except for the bars and Fabric saddle (swapped after pic). It's a glorious ride to have handy for lunch hour rides....
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-19, 01:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,405
Posted By Brotisimo

Another vote for replacing the wheels and boot...

Another vote for replacing the wheels and boot and just continuing to ride the rest. It sucks but isn't the end of the world.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-19, 02:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,463
Posted By Brotisimo

Are you the guy who was on the bike vault last...

Are you the guy who was on the bike vault last week?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-08-19, 10:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,852
Posted By Brotisimo

For reference, I picked up an 02' Zurich two...

For reference, I picked up an 02' Zurich two weeks ago for $200 and it's in near mint shape with all original parts. I would say that the market should still be higher than that for an 853 frame but...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-19, 03:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,463
Posted By Brotisimo

If you go black, then you can change up the flair...

If you go black, then you can change up the flair every ride with different color bottles and the black will never clash.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-19, 10:29 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,187,996
Posted By Brotisimo

The Bianchi is the close one, but the Nishiki...

The Bianchi is the close one, but the Nishiki isn't far if you need some measurements taken.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-19, 10:09 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,187,996
Posted By Brotisimo

I can facilitate that one if anyone is...

I can facilitate that one if anyone is interested. It's about 5 min away.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-19, 02:02 PM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 356,670
Posted By Brotisimo

Not sure about the stem, but the brakes look like...

Not sure about the stem, but the brakes look like ee.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-19, 01:54 PM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 356,670
Posted By Brotisimo

First the...

First the Lynskeyhttps://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20180915_061516_2_4f176f7f716d2104dbabf728bb303addc1f26531.jpg
then the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-18, 04:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,218
Posted By Brotisimo

A shim is a thin wedge. They're both used to...

A shim is a thin wedge. They're both used to adjust the angle of the cleat relative to the shoe to achieve a better fit. As you can imagine, the shoe shapes available can vary greatly and you want...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-18, 01:54 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,014
Posted By Brotisimo

1939 Ranch in Phoenix that was part of the first...

1939 Ranch in Phoenix that was part of the first tract build in Arizona. I have a lovely garage full of way too many things I need to get rid of so my Colian lives back there while the Lynskey stays...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-18, 07:56 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,595,143
Posted By Brotisimo

My goodness how close this is to being a 5 star!...

My goodness how close this is to being a 5 star! I think it's awesome! My only gripe is the blue rubber. I personally don't dig on anything other than black or skinwall, but can at least appreciate...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-18, 08:49 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 36,431
Posted By Brotisimo

I completely agree the communication was lacking....

I completely agree the communication was lacking.

The thing that keeps it from bothering me too much was their customer service elswhere. There was a miscommunication between Jamie and I and he...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-18, 03:00 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 36,431
Posted By Brotisimo

Thanks very much!

Thanks very much!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-18, 11:57 AM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,022,691
Posted By Brotisimo

Nice and clean. I dig your attention to detail....

Nice and clean. I dig your attention to detail. Great looking bike!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-18, 02:58 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 36,431
Posted By Brotisimo

Thanks! Exactly. That bike is future-proof...

Thanks!

Exactly. That bike is future-proof for quite a few years. And if you try to find it for anywhere near $5k from another US builder I think you'll be hard pressed.

Plus Lynskey will take...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-18, 12:22 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 11,802
Posted By Brotisimo

Pro mechanics are practicing with cordless screw...

Pro mechanics are practicing with cordless screw guns to cut down the time as well. Reportedly, they've got it pretty squared away.

I could understand the concern of wheel availability with...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-18, 02:25 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 36,431
Posted By Brotisimo

I ordered the 470 Disc in June and received it...

I ordered the 470 Disc in June and received it about 6 weeks later. The process was very easy and would've been faster has there not been a delay in a shipment of Shimano components to Lynskey. The...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-18, 09:21 AM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,022,691
Posted By Brotisimo

I think you'll be very happy with it. As with any...

I think you'll be very happy with it. As with any bike you don't ride before buying, just make sure you get your fit right.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-18, 12:49 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,022,691
Posted By Brotisimo

You sir, have very unique taste.

You sir, have very unique taste.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-18, 12:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,818
Posted By Brotisimo

True, it's gets pricey quick. I found that my...

True, it's gets pricey quick. I found that my cost concerns were mitigated a bit by how long I expect to keep the bike. Being Ti and all with discs and Di2 compatibility, it should be good to go for...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-18, 10:06 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,818
Posted By Brotisimo

Give Lynskey a look. They're having a gravel sale...

Give Lynskey a look. They're having a gravel sale at the moment and it seems to check all of your boxes, save for being a bit more than the Motobecane. I will say the support I've received from...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-18, 05:03 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,022,691
Posted By Brotisimo

Lynskey

Meet the new Lynskey R470 Disc. It rolls on Industry Nine 45 wheels. I added the Ti seatpost, etched graphics and Ti head badge. Fabric Line saddle and Elite cages and bottles. Still a few more...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-18, 10:49 AM
Replies: 3,380
Views: 531,752
Posted By Brotisimo

Very Outrun of you. I dig it. Hot.

Very Outrun of you. I dig it.

Hot.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-18, 08:43 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 17,805
Posted By Brotisimo

Just gorgeous. I'm sure I'm not the only one...

Just gorgeous. I'm sure I'm not the only one getting a little inspiration from watching your build.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-18, 12:08 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,187,996
Posted By Brotisimo

Nervex lugs if I'm not mistaken.

Nervex lugs if I'm not mistaken.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-18, 08:11 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,595,143
Posted By Brotisimo

:o I can't believe I didn't put on the hoods...

:o I can't believe I didn't put on the hoods before posting!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-18, 08:10 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,595,143
Posted By Brotisimo

Haha you speak the truth.

Haha you speak the truth.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-18, 02:19 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,595,143
Posted By Brotisimo

How about this Colian?

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20180525_174958_f9015f55140e12bbaddaa4db0cee50c093c0d9c1.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-18, 09:42 PM
Replies: 1,878
Views: 716,598
Posted By Brotisimo

Thanks very much T-Mar!

Thanks very much T-Mar!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-18, 09:09 AM
Replies: 1,878
Views: 716,598
Posted By Brotisimo

Ok, I still haven't nailed down exactly what I...

Ok, I still haven't nailed down exactly what I have on my hands here. The few catalog scans out there that I've found don't match the fork to anything from the mid 80's. Perhaps in 90 Bianchi started...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-18, 09:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,878
Posted By Brotisimo

Agreed the black would be a bit more labor...

Agreed the black would be a bit more labor intensive than a light choice. The green wouldn't be any better being so dark, but I'd vote for that over the black just because its a great color.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-18, 04:10 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,187,996
Posted By Brotisimo

Man, I wish I were anywhere close to be able to...

Man, I wish I were anywhere close to be able to snag that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-18, 10:25 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,187,996
Posted By Brotisimo

I'm local so let me know if you'd like me to...

I'm local so let me know if you'd like me to swing by this weekend and double check anything for you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-18, 02:54 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 10,237
Posted By Brotisimo

[QUOTE=fivefootnine;20280244]My work in progress...

[QUOTE=fivefootnine;20280244]My work in progress build. 1990 Eddy Merckx built with 531, in Iridescent Pink - Magenta. Full Suntour Superbe group, Nitto bars & stem. Pic is a couple weeks old,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-18, 02:05 PM
Replies: 1,878
Views: 716,598
Posted By Brotisimo

Hi all, I've just purchased presumably mid 80s-90...

Hi all, I've just purchased presumably mid 80s-90 (based on the electric rose color) frameset and have been struggling to identify it. The only serial I can find is A.1147 on the non-drive side of...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-18, 04:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 828
Posted By Brotisimo

I also suggest the McDowell Mt loop. The area on...

I also suggest the McDowell Mt loop. The area on the East side is especially pretty.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-18, 04:03 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 28,773
Posted By Brotisimo

[QUOTE=Chombi1;20181612]While I'm at it, I might...

[QUOTE=Chombi1;20181612]While I'm at it, I might as well post up pics of my other black bikes that PB killed the pics of on this thread.....]


That's one sexy Peugeot.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-18, 04:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,490
Posted By Brotisimo

Awesome stuff! Looking at picking up an old...

Awesome stuff! Looking at picking up an old carbon tube Trek frame to build up from a buddies warehouse collection. If I can talk him out of it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-18, 03:59 PM
Replies: 15,462
Views: 4,095,212
Posted By Brotisimo

Looks awesome!

Looks awesome!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-18, 03:58 PM
Replies: 395
Views: 148,193
Posted By Brotisimo

So many gorgeous bikes in here!

So many gorgeous bikes in here!
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