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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-05-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 693
Posted By xpacpal1x

What is different about my fork???

What is different about my fork??? Masi catalog pages from 1985 and 1988 show the fork my frame is paired with. What am I not seeing???

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-03-24, 07:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 693
Posted By xpacpal1x

Why do you say this frame doesn’t match the...

Why do you say this frame doesn’t match the fork…made several years apart?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-29-24, 07:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 693
Posted By xpacpal1x

Masi Nuova Strada - NOS

A Masi Nuova Strada frame in Columbus SLX-SP. I suspect some may pooh-pooh that it is not a 3V or Grand Criterum, but I recall looking at frame angles and being pleased with the Nuova Strada. Most...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-29-24, 06:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,032
Posted By xpacpal1x

If you follow the link (thanks, I had not seen...

If you follow the link (thanks, I had not seen it), that is my white frame in the photo…I also own the red Masi…I put that photo on the internet years ago. The Masi frame is also NOS…Columbus SLX-SP....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-27-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,032
Posted By xpacpal1x

Any value estimates?

Any value estimates for this frame?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-27-24, 06:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,032
Posted By xpacpal1x

Sancinito - Columbus Max

As explained to me when I bought it almost 20 years ago, components installed once for a bike show and then disassembled, so it is essentially NOS. Bottom bracket shell stamped 60cm....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-24, 02:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 643
Posted By xpacpal1x

My Bottecchia

My Bottecchia (Columbus SL) was equipped new with a mix of Croce D’Aune, Chorus and Athena components…7-speed index shifting.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 643
Posted By xpacpal1x

Look Pedals…

I think these are late 1980s or very early 1990s…I put an identical pair on a new Bottecchia in March 1991…because the Campagnolo (non-SGR) were more expensive and heavier.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-23, 09:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,415
Posted By xpacpal1x

Lastly, on Delta calipers I’d want to see a bit...

Lastly, on Delta calipers I’d want to see a bit of brake cable extending past the caliper nut…just half a millimeter maybe less, not sure if you have even that. Otherwise you face greater risk of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-23, 09:06 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,415
Posted By xpacpal1x

Chain and freewheel matters, too

Hands down best chain and freewheel combination for C-Record is Dura Ace 13-24 freewheel and Sachs Sedis GT-7 chain. This will make a huge difference in your shifting. I’d never put that Regina chain...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-23, 08:56 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,415
Posted By xpacpal1x

Adjusting derailleur…

If your shifting experience is terrible, check that you have the correct insert…
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-23, 06:59 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,787
Posted By xpacpal1x

Master Piu

A Master Piu frame I’ve been saving for a rainy day…NOS, never built up. BTW, how do these ride? Do the Gilco tubes or straight forks impart any discernible feel or character to the ride?

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-23, 03:41 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,142
Posted By xpacpal1x

Araya Road 821 (silver - black) - Restored

Restoration complete. I left the paint untouched as I plan to use this as a daily rider and don’t want to sweat any paint scratches. But the mechanicals are 100% good as new with all bearings...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-23, 10:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 366
Posted By xpacpal1x

Maddog34, your suggestion doesn’t work, part B is...

Maddog34, your suggestion doesn’t work, part B is not 1.37 x 24T, if I understood you. Thanks for trying.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-23, 10:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 366
Posted By xpacpal1x

Thanks. I appreciate the help. Had to ask, and...

Thanks. I appreciate the help. Had to ask, and I now can move forward without wondering, “what if I’d asked on Bike Forums?” Agreed, the simplest solution is use the lock ring and gear that I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-23, 06:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 366
Posted By xpacpal1x

I didn’t choose…

I didn’t choose the freehub, it came with the project bike (early 1980s Araya Road 821), and I won’t swap out the hubs and wheels as they are very nice. Good point about grinding off the gear teeth!...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-23, 06:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 366
Posted By xpacpal1x

Hmmm, no replies. Maybe a different question: ...

Hmmm, no replies. Maybe a different question: what are the dimensions of part B (diameter, thread count and pitch), the sixth gear and lock ring of a Dura Ace 7200 hub? I’m thinking if I know...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-23, 04:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 366
Posted By xpacpal1x

Single speed modification…

I am trying to convert a 6-speed Dura Ace 7200 cassette hub to single speed. Bought a conversion kit and all fits except the retaining ring (A). Note that the inner diameter of the retaining...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-23, 09:15 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,142
Posted By xpacpal1x

I bought one, too

I saw an Araya Road 821 on sale locally, bought it on impulse few days ago for $250. Missing left side crank arm and pedal, also seat is not original (unusable garbage) and missing brake lever hoods....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-23, 10:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 770
Posted By xpacpal1x

Yes, it’s a cassette

You guys are correct, thanks for the help. I’m a Campagnolo expert, made that decision years ago, but happened on this old Dura Ace equipped bike and couldn’t resist. I just assumed a 1984-ish bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-23, 09:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 770
Posted By xpacpal1x

No, I think it is a freewheel, six speed, Dura...

No, I think it is a freewheel, six speed, Dura Ace 7200 maybe. I am thinking I need to access it from behind.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-23, 09:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 770
Posted By xpacpal1x

How do I remove this old Dura Ace freewheel???

There is no place for a removal tool to fit. I can get the plastic cover to rotate, but it does not unscrew.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-23, 04:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 694
Posted By xpacpal1x

That gold chain looks like a Sachs GT-7

That gold chain looks like a Sachs GT-7, it is a seven speed chain, best used with a seven speed freewheel or cassette. If that’s an eight speed set up, I’d use the silver chain, if it’s an eight...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-18-22, 01:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,142
Posted By xpacpal1x

I think that's a pretty good color match. Bike...

I think that's a pretty good color match. Bike looks great!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-22, 06:56 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,142
Posted By xpacpal1x

Bar tape

I’d try this…in fact, maybe original bar tape was cloth, not suede, but certainly matched the seat. Anything else might not look right. https://www.ebay.com/p/1103897530
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-22, 08:54 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,142
Posted By xpacpal1x

The original bar tape was maroon suede…matched...

The original bar tape was maroon suede…matched the seat exactly.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-22, 04:45 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,142
Posted By xpacpal1x

Likely me who posted that brochure. I owned one...

Likely me who posted that brochure. I owned one new back in the 1980s (red also)…was a great bike and yours looks like all original parts, except the yellow cable housings and black bar tape...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-22, 10:10 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,931
Posted By xpacpal1x

Went to visit the Bicycle Stand in Long Beach on...

Went to visit the Bicycle Stand in Long Beach on Thursday, was closed…took my bike down and rode Long Beach to Newport Beach and back. Should have checked the website (still haven’t), I may go down...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-22, 10:06 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,931
Posted By xpacpal1x

Yes, the Ciocc was built using modern cable...

Yes, the Ciocc was built using modern cable housings so didn't have to make a change there...I think those modern cable housings made the Delta calipers feel even smoother, but I still always lacked...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-22, 09:38 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,931
Posted By xpacpal1x

Update, one year

Nothing sold yet, but I had a major epiphany. I always was set on “period correct”. But after trying so hard to like a new bike (a Pinarello Prince), I just couldn’t pull the trigger. Partially...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-21, 05:58 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,931
Posted By xpacpal1x

I’m considering eBay

Might start listing bits on eBay, just to see how that works out. I’ve never been an eBay seller, so don’t know what a PITA that can be. Looks like 12.5% commission, right? Do you guys think this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-21, 02:28 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,931
Posted By xpacpal1x

Progress to date

Just getting started and just got everything laid out for photos, so no real progress yet. I prefer selling it all at once, as I’ve also got a collection of acoustic guitars to sell. So, I have a lot...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-21, 01:42 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,931
Posted By xpacpal1x

As you can see, I got to fulfill part of my dream...

As you can see, I got to fulfill part of my dream by building up two NOS C-Record bikes and riding them…the Ciocc and Bottecchia Equipe don’t ever get near the sandy beach path here in Los Angeles,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-21, 01:34 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,931
Posted By xpacpal1x

Ciocc Minimax

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/e679058c_40b2_4133_aae8_ed274633376a_24114687f6e468978e0e1f43b02145ad0ddddc0c.jpeg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-21, 01:33 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,931
Posted By xpacpal1x

Best riding steel frame ever - Columbus MiniMax

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/3ac2eb66_cd9d_4200_9f34_44d07c7b6ab1_e419a4f724a6579b89b7851004d16c12c659647e.jpeg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-21, 01:31 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,931
Posted By xpacpal1x

Bottecchia Equipe

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Very unusual fork shoulders, Columbus SPX frame
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-21, 01:28 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,931
Posted By xpacpal1x

I ride these (very carefully)

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/6823d2a7_50a1_42c0_b5fe_b94e3009c1ff_4408c83b122e94aba69d88dd712ad4e231b70eef.jpeg
This rides really nice, all C-Record, less than...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-21, 01:19 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,931
Posted By xpacpal1x

Best chains of the C-Record era…all silver or gold, no black ones

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/7a23b970_17ab_499d_8f1c_1bcdfb30beef_4c77b17d62a689bef598dd5f345edb358bcedfe4.jpeg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-21, 01:16 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,931
Posted By xpacpal1x

Cranks - that is a Croce D’Aune NOS on top

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/b18928fa_3c05_426c_9583_e8ed4df715ab_ae4947f16549ec8da01f46ea5a325c457fd8ba0f.jpeg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-21, 01:12 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,931
Posted By xpacpal1x

Masi Nuevo Strava Columbus SLX-SP

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/b18e6859_85fd_467e_a9db_aeb92acc0e09_1ec80cb72c22eb682044bdac785b65866301e42d.jpeg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-21, 01:11 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,931
Posted By xpacpal1x

Maxi Nuevo Strava Columbus SLX-SP

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/482a19a3_8f8f_46e2_b145_48e140ffb7cd_a799e42b5070669f8895c98dfcb846e22e5b11d6.jpeg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-21, 01:09 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,931
Posted By xpacpal1x

Sancineto Columbus MAX

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/db4d240d_635c_440a_928b_bcc386b5efeb_dccb247cfd25b29918b392966c0fa0288382c7bb.jpeg
This was supposedly a show bike, assembled and then...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-21, 01:07 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,931
Posted By xpacpal1x

Gilco tubing

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/afacb128_f59f_4623_abea_b1369b23ad6d_0dc5894e30a953ed3f2d5c9e940c7f3d5ecb4bb1.jpeg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-21, 01:06 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,931
Posted By xpacpal1x

Colnago Master Piu- Gilco tubes NOS

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/30c147ad_799b_4311_a58a_13208de5a7c6_37dd7525e3f66df47162f5cc30defb50f41f682c.jpeg
Straight fork
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-21, 01:03 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,931
Posted By xpacpal1x

A nice stem to match my Colnago frame

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/216e1ae1_84e7_4500_9438_e9e023d4e750_bd8bb2cf9cc7623bd16047230b40c1c0f22d8353.jpeg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-21, 01:02 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,931
Posted By xpacpal1x

Synchro

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/ac141a5e_110e_4562_b2fb_b9f445335f6c_d4dea62eba7ec624cc258041e5c225a33975fd51.jpeg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-21, 01:00 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,931
Posted By xpacpal1x

Hubs - mostly 7-speed

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/58ed135e_c27f_44ae_858e_540b4f269011_d4bc27ea1451dcefdb4a9e3928d712f0fde877ba.jpeg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-21, 12:52 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,931
Posted By xpacpal1x

Pedals…these are hard to find, at least they were a few years ago

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/b2bb00fb_93ed_42f0_9909_458c4d0e20a0_ae74c63d23d044c9128d92459edf7a4970917058.jpeg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-21, 12:50 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,931
Posted By xpacpal1x

Bottom brackets

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/e3f19f79_2a7d_4ba5_8a2e_04dccd22d341_f74ff059f838d900bb9fd7aeb7be4dc8cc4852f6.jpeg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-21, 12:48 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,931
Posted By xpacpal1x

Ten NOS Dura Ace 13-24 freewheels - best freewheels of the C-Record era

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