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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 12:25 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,278
Posted By styggno1

I do not have a CX collection but I am happy to...

I do not have a CX collection but I am happy to have one in the "collection".

Amature World Champion and then turned pro, John Talen, had this bike made for him at Merckx.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 02:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 561
Posted By styggno1

1983 3Rensho Super Record Export Aero (SRA) ...

1983 3Rensho Super Record Export Aero (SRA)

https://live.staticflickr.com/1918/44938958772_7ee069bb71_3k.jpg

https://live.staticflickr.com/1923/44268572574_2f15d3dfc9_k.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-24, 01:59 AM
Replies: 311
Views: 46,781
Posted By styggno1

My older brothers Geliano Tourer (Francis...

My older brothers Geliano Tourer (Francis Quillon):

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48287953047_07c1e88e13_o.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-24, 07:14 AM
Replies: 604
Views: 76,141
Posted By styggno1

Mostly the same as last year but I have a couple...

Mostly the same as last year but I have a couple of additions I believe:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53262135294_0a46457691_h.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 54,734
Posted By styggno1

For future reference. 1987 Untouched X4: ...

For future reference. 1987 Untouched X4:

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1252935-major-bianchi-x4-score.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 657
Posted By styggno1

I have studied these for some years. They were...

I have studied these for some years. They were Campagnolos only pre C-record aero seatpost and I would put them at 1983 and overlapping into 1984.

All pictures stolen from the net over the years...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-23, 02:04 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,657
Posted By styggno1

The Colnago/Colner story is interesting. For...

The Colnago/Colner story is interesting. For those of you with (too much?) time on their hands but with an interest of reading about Colnago/Colners first years I wrote this earlier:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-23, 01:44 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,439
Posted By styggno1

I work around the "problem". As the house bikes...

I work around the "problem". As the house bikes are too many to keep inflated I just keep them IN the air. It keeps the tires round even if they are empty, the bikes from falling over and one can use...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-23, 01:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,861
Posted By styggno1

As found (former owner obviously not a...

As found (former owner obviously not a collector):

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52122408840_aeea0f9d78_h.jpg

30 minutes later:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-23, 01:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 801
Posted By styggno1

"Axle retention lips"... I thought they were...

"Axle retention lips"... I thought they were called "lawyer lips"? ;-)

I took care of them lawyers...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50895003402_55d3c97d54_b.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-23, 01:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 801
Posted By styggno1

Congratulations young man! What a perfect gift to...

Congratulations young man! What a perfect gift to yourself.

Despite being a total retrogrouch I have to admit these alu De Rosas are nice. It is a hard thing to confess. I normally believe racing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-23, 09:37 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,009
Posted By styggno1

I am not a big fan of white saddles or bar tape....

I am not a big fan of white saddles or bar tape. But at some point I had to start using up the parts gathered...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53037690742_fd5fe996cd_b.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-23, 04:16 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,271
Posted By styggno1

Googled it. It seems like it. Thank you Branford...

Googled it. It seems like it. Thank you Branford bike! (edit - and thank you redshift1) There seem to be some interesting info over there:
https://branfordbike.com/knowledge-base
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-23, 03:46 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,271
Posted By styggno1

For my life I cannot remember from where I got...

For my life I cannot remember from where I got these pictures and info. Please tell me if you know - so that the original source can be credited. I saved it in 2012-2013 but it must be pre 11-speed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-23, 10:09 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,271
Posted By styggno1

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53289743904_f3...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53289743904_f3c0d1da5d_k.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-23, 12:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 579
Posted By styggno1

Never the less - for me - having access to the...

Never the less - for me - having access to the catalog scans (US spelling in honour of you and your website) has been a big thing thru the years. Thank you!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-23, 05:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 571
Posted By styggno1

It depends on how you look upon it. For me - as...

It depends on how you look upon it. For me - as these parts are becoming "vintage" and us nerds are beginning to dwell on what is catalog-/period-/nerd-correct in our builds - there is significance....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-23, 03:50 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 5,027
Posted By styggno1

These were about the same amount but the Masi was...

These were about the same amount but the Masi was as a frame only - ordered by me at the Vigorelli velodrome in 2010 and the X4 bought at a local auction last year.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-23, 01:34 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,632
Posted By styggno1

I have the same experience and I believe...

I have the same experience and I believe something changed within me when I did my late 60ies Bianchi Specialissima. Normally I would have repainted it but I fought it out (in my head) and just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-23, 01:07 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 36,759
Posted By styggno1

Since this is the most crazy wonderful source on...

Since this is the most crazy wonderful source on everything regarding Eddy Merckx frames I put this info here.

If wanting to touch up frames in Merckx code "Blue83", light blue, of the early...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-23, 11:40 AM
Replies: 241
Views: 14,049
Posted By styggno1

Congratulations! What a nice story and wonderful...

Congratulations! What a nice story and wonderful score!

Funny you should define a hoarder as someone collecting bikes/frames in anything other than in the "right" size. That was the one thing I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-23, 06:34 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,591
Posted By styggno1

Without having read all the posts... None. ...

Without having read all the posts...

None.

I have had this thought for a long time but as time goes by (59 and getting older as I write this...) I am now determined. I do have some different...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-23, 03:02 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 36,331
Posted By styggno1

Stripped the frame mentioned in post #128. ...

Stripped the frame mentioned in post #128.

This is going to clean up well. Some paint infill to do though - especially at the lower headlug.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-23, 02:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 719
Posted By styggno1

Had this one that I imported as a bare frame -...

Had this one that I imported as a bare frame - from the US via ebay. 1989 with Koski fork. Very nice ride. For a long time I tried to get together a period groupset but in the end I just wanted to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-23, 02:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,032
Posted By styggno1

The geometry is changed. The distance from...

The geometry is changed.

The distance from the rear wheel to the seattube/longer chainstays/wheelbase longer and fork angle slacker (and a Oval CX crown)

Regal first as comparison:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-23, 05:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,032
Posted By styggno1

The Colnago you do not want to find... or!?

From the Colnago general catalouge of 1986:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53272189750_e7af8cc1f3_o.jpg

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53272189760_e4c9a47bcd_o.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-23, 01:52 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,919
Posted By styggno1

I find it sort of funny. Someone finds a real...

I find it sort of funny. Someone finds a real treasure and the following thread works itself in the direction of spokes... It is a vintage bike from a desirable brand - in a complete and wonderful...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-23, 08:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 384
Posted By styggno1

I belive I have solved it. High end...

I belive I have solved it.

High end Carnielli Bottecchia frames from the 80ies have some different decal bands depending on when they were made. There are both world champion and Italian champion...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-23, 03:09 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 36,331
Posted By styggno1

Since the early to mid 80ies I have longed for a...

Since the early to mid 80ies I have longed for a certain Bottecchia. At that time here in Stockholm, Sweden, there was an Estonian guy who had a small "hole in the wall" bikeshop and he imported...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-23, 02:05 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 384
Posted By styggno1

World champion on a Bottecchia in 1985 - who? (solved)

My normally strong google fu fails me today. Bottecchia claims a world championship in 1985. When researching it I do not find out who rode to victory or in what dicipline - or gender. Do you?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-23, 02:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,001
Posted By styggno1

For me it is yet to be investigated. The C-record...

For me it is yet to be investigated. The C-record without triplizer is 111mm symmetric. Then it depends on the frame a bit too. I have BB: s to try out...

Edit - when using a much later 10V Record...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-23, 01:30 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,001
Posted By styggno1

It looks like they all (triplizers) are of the...

It looks like they all (triplizers) are of the "in between spider arms variety".
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-23, 01:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,593
Posted By styggno1

Condolences to the family, We had some...

Condolences to the family,

We had some really nice written conversations where he shared his knowledge about Geliano/Meral/Cyfac with me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-23, 01:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,001
Posted By styggno1

As the hoarder I am - today I got yet a...

As the hoarder I am - today I got yet a Spécialités TA triplizer home. Directly from France. Tonight I ordered a matching TA 34t - also from a French seller.

Aiming for world domination of the TA...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-23, 02:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,001
Posted By styggno1

Yeah, I have written about it myself in an old...

Yeah, I have written about it myself in an old thread:

https://www.bikeforums.net/19759811-post41.html

But as I wrote - let´s play along with Campag and dream a little. One can always try.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-23, 02:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,001
Posted By styggno1

Campagnolo claims a largest cog of 28 and total...

Campagnolo claims a largest cog of 28 and total capacity of 30 for he first edition rear derailleur. 28 might be wishful thinking - but lets play along with Vicenza. With a 50, 42, 34 and a 14-28...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-23, 01:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,001
Posted By styggno1

Yes I can. No (available) - and yes, ebay ...

Yes I can.
No (available) - and yes, ebay

They are nicely made and look better than the "Willow" (google it) as it puts the fasteners in line with the original bolts. The Willow has them between...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-23, 01:45 PM
Replies: 8,791
Views: 1,101,805
Posted By styggno1

Got these three home today - from a local...

Got these three home today - from a local (Sweden) seller. Really happy to find a NOS Cinelli 1R, an early 3ttt Record and a SR Royal NRY-SL (milled on both sides and on top). For the equivalent of a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-23, 01:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,001
Posted By styggno1

It is rewarding to do it. I am, however, going to...

It is rewarding to do it. I am, however, going to have them anodized when I find the right place to do it. Earlier I was satisfied with the polished look but as time go by and these parts become...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-23, 01:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,001
Posted By styggno1

Getting older - trying to do it in style...

TA triple conversion.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53248953191_330bb045db_h.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-23, 12:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 977
Posted By styggno1

It was all this that made Gösta Pettersson come...

It was all this that made Gösta Pettersson come in at only third place in the 1970 T d F. Look at Eddys eyes. He saw Göstas front brake cable routing and thought "hey - this guy...!"
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-23, 07:39 AM
Replies: 245
Views: 42,396
Posted By styggno1

Might be the oldest bike in the thread? 1956...

Might be the oldest bike in the thread?

1956 Crescent, model 201.

I expect it to get brighter when I get around to clean and wax it.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-23, 09:39 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 6,780
Posted By styggno1

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53171246483_6f...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53171246483_6fcf8ed354_b.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-23, 09:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 387
Posted By styggno1

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53166799583_8d...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53166799583_8d3b787844_b.jpg

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53166749830_f53dabce59_b.jpg


11+11, 1/4" balls.

edit - and as the text mentions "120"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-23, 07:38 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 24,583
Posted By styggno1

I am far from Göteborg (Gothenburg) and closer to...

I am far from Göteborg (Gothenburg) and closer to Stockholm. On the countryside since 10 years instead of in the middle of it. Outside of the citys there are huge old houses to be had cheap. I guess...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-23, 02:57 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 24,583
Posted By styggno1

Do you mean aluminium bits? edit - if so -...

Do you mean aluminium bits?

edit - if so - take a look a bit down in this thread:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-23, 02:40 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 24,583
Posted By styggno1

Yeah... As I write in my header (do not know if...

Yeah... As I write in my header (do not know if that is the correct name for it) 39 bikes accumulated over 39 years. Either I am hoarder or just nuts. I know I am happy about it - and fortunate...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-23, 05:02 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 24,583
Posted By styggno1

Please have a look at my collection here: ...

Please have a look at my collection here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/45306161@N03/albums

Two completed MXL: s and three frames... (he wrote... the shameless hoarder...)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-23, 04:09 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 24,583
Posted By styggno1

Dura Ace 7400 I believe is liked universally....

Dura Ace 7400 I believe is liked universally. That was, for me, the road group that made Shimano something to reckon with. The rear derraileur is a work of art! I also believe you should be using a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-23, 01:18 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 24,583
Posted By styggno1

Thanks! It is 109 mm. Good luck with the build...

Thanks! It is 109 mm. Good luck with the build and please take pictures and post them.

Kind regards
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