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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-20, 10:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,153
Posted By Rizaa

So just an update. After third try, I finally...

So just an update. After third try, I finally bought a 9 speed cassette which came with the lock ring after confirming with seller the measurements. The previous two purchases despite requesting the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-20, 03:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,153
Posted By Rizaa

Thank you for reaching out. I just bought a lock...

Thank you for reaching out. I just bought a lock ring for 11 and another one for 12/13 teeth. Now the real test will be is when I get it in my hands and test it out. Please PM me of what you're...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-20, 04:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,153
Posted By Rizaa

I wouldn't mind paying what you paid since it...

I wouldn't mind paying what you paid since it seems that these lock rings have dried up. I am in discussion with a vendor on eBay who may have one since he has one for the 11 cog cassette. Fingers...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-20, 01:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,153
Posted By Rizaa

Thank you for that update and you're right I also...

Thank you for that update and you're right I also might have to end up paying quite a bit more than I had anticipated for this. So far I have reached out to quite a few of the vendors on eBay about...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-20, 11:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,153
Posted By Rizaa

Campagnolo 26mm Lock Ring

Good Morning All, I've hit a road block while accumulating parts for my new build. For my current build I have a 91 Basso Gap frame 54cm. I picked up a used Mavic Open Pro wheelset with Chorus hub...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-05-20, 12:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,954
Posted By Rizaa

I agree and I was going to pick it up but after...

I agree and I was going to pick it up but after guidance from forum members, I skipped. too much work and cost associated with bringing that frame to its original state.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-18-20, 07:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,954
Posted By Rizaa

Thank you all for your feedback. If it wasn't for...

Thank you all for your feedback. If it wasn't for you all, I would have already bought it. Definitely passing on the bike. Appreciate the lookout from fellow members.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-16-20, 08:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,954
Posted By Rizaa

Thank you all for the feedback. I am going to...

Thank you all for the feedback. I am going to pass on the bike based on the recommendation for the current price. Upon closer look of the pics, the rust seems quite heavy on the rear stays. As some...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-15-20, 10:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,954
Posted By Rizaa

Agree. I reached out to the owner to see if he...

Agree. I reached out to the owner to see if he has the original cranks. If he does not, then I'd probably go from there for the price. Thanks
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-15-20, 10:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,954
Posted By Rizaa

Hey appreciate pointing out all the details. I...

Hey appreciate pointing out all the details. I agree that this bike will require quite a bit of work. He is in seaside so pick up would not work for me. I did ask about the condition of the tires and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-15-20, 08:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,954
Posted By Rizaa

Hey thanks for that info. I offered $280 and it...

Hey thanks for that info. I offered $280 and it got denied. Then went up to $305 and he counted with $375. Shipping is free however so I would take shipping is at least about $75.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-15-20, 06:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,954
Posted By Rizaa

How much to pay for this Bottecchia?

Hey All,


What do you think I should pay for this Bottecchia? The seller is the original owner. The frame however is quite rusty. Plan on purchasing in the next day or two. Appreciate the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-20, 11:04 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,278
Posted By Rizaa

I also used the rod and nut method. It feels that...

I also used the rod and nut method. It feels that it allows for more modulation on how much you want to expand by taking your time. Agree Steel is real. I also have a Miyata 912 that I pick up every...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-20, 02:26 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,278
Posted By Rizaa

Good Afternoon All. Thank you all for the great...

Good Afternoon All. Thank you all for the great feedback and information that you have provided. Based on the info, I went ahead and expanded the rear end of the bike successfully to 130.008mm. I did...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-20, 12:11 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,278
Posted By Rizaa

Thanks everyone for all the feedback and...

Thanks everyone for all the feedback and information provided in this thread. I plan on doing this myself since most of the shops are telling me to shove the 130mm rear hub in. I just picked up the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-20, 12:02 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,278
Posted By Rizaa

Amazing on all the different setup that the forum...

Amazing on all the different setup that the forum members have for bike maintenance. Pretty cool. Thank you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-20, 12:01 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,278
Posted By Rizaa

Makes sense and plus I did take a 2mm spacer out...

Makes sense and plus I did take a 2mm spacer out to see how it would fit in the frame and it went in smoothly. I am planning on actually cold setting it myself after making sure the frame is aligned...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-20, 12:00 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,278
Posted By Rizaa

This is pretty cool. Thank you for the info.

This is pretty cool. Thank you for the info.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-20, 10:45 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,278
Posted By Rizaa

Thank you for that update. I'll see if I can find...

Thank you for that update. I'll see if I can find a soft copy. I may try it on my wife's bike :) .
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-20, 10:24 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,278
Posted By Rizaa

I agree. There are many variables that play into...

I agree. There are many variables that play into the placebo effect.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-20, 10:19 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,278
Posted By Rizaa

Doug Fattic , Thank you Sir for providing an in...

Doug Fattic , Thank you Sir for providing an in depth information from your experience. I really appreciate you and the members taking time to provide knowledge to us new members. I know like me...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-20, 08:49 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,278
Posted By Rizaa

I agree with what you said. This skill seems to...

I agree with what you said. This skill seems to be very limited and out of 5 shops that I've called, only two are willing while one has tools and the other one probably will try to eye ball it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-20, 08:46 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,278
Posted By Rizaa

This description here is exactly what I would...

This description here is exactly what I would describe myself as well but am open to trying new things if need be. Doug Fattic seems to be very knowledgable and an expert. knowledge gained from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-20, 08:34 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,278
Posted By Rizaa

I've thought about doing that as well and one of...

I've thought about doing that as well and one of the reasons for mentioning that in the thread but like its mentioned that a 1mm spacer on the drive side would bring the cassette closer to the right...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-20, 08:30 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,278
Posted By Rizaa

Hi tricky, its actually option one and two that...

Hi tricky, its actually option one and two that concerns me. The reason that I am not trying it myself is because I don't have the specific tools. From a financial standpoint, It makes more sense to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-20, 08:09 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,278
Posted By Rizaa

No need for apologies. I believe these threads...

No need for apologies. I believe these threads are to help each other out from knowledgeable members here. I do have to say I think I've learnt a lot in just a few days from member guidance then...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-20, 08:06 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,278
Posted By Rizaa

I'll check those readings out. Thanks for the...

I'll check those readings out. Thanks for the heads up. Just trued both my wheels today. Tried to take my wheels in but they're booked out for 3 weeks. took quite a bit of effort and time but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-20, 08:02 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,278
Posted By Rizaa

I just saw a bunch of videos on these different...

I just saw a bunch of videos on these different alignment tools especially explained by RJ bike guy on YouTube. I know I've made or fabricated certain tools for say rear trailing up bushings for my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-20, 01:32 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,278
Posted By Rizaa

Hi, can you please elaborate more on this? Thanks

Hi, can you please elaborate more on this? Thanks
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-20, 01:30 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,278
Posted By Rizaa

Thats what it seems like and thanks for you guys...

Thats what it seems like and thanks for you guys pointing that out. It seems they're willing to dish but not go down the road of cold setting except for the first two shops I called.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-20, 01:29 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,278
Posted By Rizaa

Wow, appreciate the detailed info that you've...

Wow, appreciate the detailed info that you've provided. I am in awe of the knowledge that is presented by you and each and every forum member(s). appreciate you guys taking out your time to provide...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-20, 09:44 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,278
Posted By Rizaa

I appreciate you taking your time out to explain...

I appreciate you taking your time out to explain the different tools needed for this job. This really helps because now I know what to ask LBS's of what they use for cold setting. This gives me more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-20, 09:42 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,278
Posted By Rizaa

My apologies for overlooking the information that...

My apologies for overlooking the information that you had provided. You are correct. I just checked and there is a 7 speed brifter option using RX and RSX 100 series. This throws another wrench in my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-20, 08:23 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,278
Posted By Rizaa

Thanks for the info about cold settings from...

Thanks for the info about cold settings from 120-126mm. Seems a standard procedure from back in the day. My knowledge in cold setting is limited and not being able to identify a bad vs good cold...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-20, 06:16 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,278
Posted By Rizaa

Good to hear of your experience. I guess both...

Good to hear of your experience. I guess both ways could be a hack since requires modification in each case. Thanks for the feedback.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-20, 06:11 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,278
Posted By Rizaa

Would like to thank everyone for their point of...

Would like to thank everyone for their point of view/feedback. This is what I was looking for to hear everyones experience and knowledge to help me come to a conclusion on how to move forward. I will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-20, 06:03 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,278
Posted By Rizaa

Thanks for that update. I am now leaning towards...

Thanks for that update. I am now leaning towards cold setting since majority thinks that it is safe to cold set.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-20, 05:57 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,278
Posted By Rizaa

Hey mgopack42 , glad to see you here. I actually...

Hey mgopack42 , glad to see you here. I actually should mentioned that to you and maybe could have gotten some help with the frame :) . Thanks for the heads up. Based on my observation, it does look...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-20, 05:53 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,278
Posted By Rizaa

Thanks for the update on this. I think my delimma...

Thanks for the update on this. I think my delimma came about after I realized that I could only take out 2mm and the wheel slid in easily. So trying to figure out if I should go with cold setting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-20, 05:52 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,278
Posted By Rizaa

Thanks for that update. I've read about these but...

Thanks for that update. I've read about these but its good hear from people with real experience.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-20, 05:50 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,278
Posted By Rizaa

I was going down the 7 speed path until I...

I was going down the 7 speed path until I realized that the brifters are sooooo much easier when compared to my older bikes. I just did a rebuild of a Miyata 912 and it rides beautiful but I realized...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-20, 05:46 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,278
Posted By Rizaa

I've ridden newer bikes up until now so that's...

I've ridden newer bikes up until now so that's what my main concern is to make sure the best option for the frame when it comes to semi newer groupset and hence starting this thread to get more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-20, 05:44 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,278
Posted By Rizaa

Thanks for that update. good video there. I guess...

Thanks for that update. good video there. I guess due to large number of you guys recommending cold setting that its safe. I am now leaning towards it. Just want to make sure that the frame doesn't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-20, 05:41 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,278
Posted By Rizaa

That was what I was thinking after being able to...

That was what I was thinking after being able to slide in the 8 speed campy wheel.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-20, 05:39 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,278
Posted By Rizaa

I actually ended up buying a 7 speed Shimano...

I actually ended up buying a 7 speed Shimano tri-color, Suntour sprint and just picked up the 8 speed Veloce groupset hoping to use that on the bike for its brifters.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-20, 05:38 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,278
Posted By Rizaa

True that does make sense. I may just ask him...

True that does make sense. I may just ask him about how many he's done. He seemed to know what I was talking about. I am new to the vintage bike world so trying to figure out the best and safest...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-20, 05:36 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,278
Posted By Rizaa

Hi, it is a 126mm rear spacing. My concern is...

Hi, it is a 126mm rear spacing. My concern is about whether I'd need dishing if I took 2mm spacer from the non drive but it does slide into my frame easily now.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-20, 05:35 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,278
Posted By Rizaa

Thank you for that update. I did however have to...

Thank you for that update. I did however have to remove a 2mm spacer from the non drive side for it to slide in easily.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-20, 12:07 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,278
Posted By Rizaa

Cold Setting

Hi All!

I just picked up a Ciocc Alelle frame with 126mm rear spacing. I would like to run semi modern (brifters) groupset and hence was wondering if I should have the frame cold set? I just...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-24-20, 05:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,756
Posted By Rizaa

Appreciate the ease of transaction Mark. Thank...

Appreciate the ease of transaction Mark. Thank you!
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