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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-10, 11:00 PM
Replies: 727
Views: 209,852
Posted By Ragooch

That would be a waste.

That would be a waste.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-10, 10:27 PM
Replies: 727
Views: 209,852
Posted By Ragooch

I was speaking of a 3ttt Superleggera saddle not...

I was speaking of a 3ttt Superleggera saddle not bars. But since you mention it the Fiamme bars are cool, but too early for that bike, so go for the 3ttt SL bars as well. Brakeset should be Campy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-10, 10:15 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 5,297
Posted By Ragooch

Well not that the ebay bike was presented that...

Well not that the ebay bike was presented that well, but I remember how poorly yours was when it was showing up on the CL every few weeks. I thought to myself at time, "I could get ten grand for that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-10, 10:07 PM
Replies: 727
Views: 209,852
Posted By Ragooch

That gorgeous '80-'81 Reparto frame needs more...

That gorgeous '80-'81 Reparto frame needs more Italian parts! A 3ttt Superleggera would be nice as well, the Turbo is not up to snuff for that frame.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-10, 08:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 712
Posted By Ragooch

Yes, it is reverse thread.

Yes, it is reverse thread.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-10, 11:37 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,266
Posted By Ragooch

Just my view, but when you purchase an old bike...

Just my view, but when you purchase an old bike that you plan on riding I think you should completely disassemble it, clean and inspect all the parts, and reassemble properly replacing any bearings,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-08-10, 09:41 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 6,070
Posted By Ragooch

As Super's go it's one worth restoring. Long...

As Super's go it's one worth restoring. Long drop-outs, no shifter or top-tube braze-on's, and no lettering in the crown. Pre 1975, classic Italian steel. That's the original paint and decals and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-10, 12:19 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,927
Posted By Ragooch

A true luddite would not see this internet post.

A true luddite would not see this internet post.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-10, 10:23 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 12,261
Posted By Ragooch

Which part? You tell me what tubular under three...

Which part? You tell me what tubular under three digits a pop rides better than a Pro Race 3. And if you say Conti, then I call bollocks back. Guys with seat bags do not need tubulars, my reply was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-10, 08:45 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 12,261
Posted By Ragooch

Only if you are going to spring for really good...

Only if you are going to spring for really good (expensive) tires, and even then you'll hate them after your first puncture, slow ride home on a spare, and attempt at repair.

I ride tubulars on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-10, 06:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 796
Posted By Ragooch

I think if you lived in Manhattan or Los Angeles...

I think if you lived in Manhattan or Los Angeles then barely maybe, but you never know.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-10, 01:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,190
Posted By Ragooch

Drop-outs are stamped Campagnolo not forged. That...

Drop-outs are stamped Campagnolo not forged. That is not a intergrated headset. Frame is low-mid at best.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-10, 09:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,215
Posted By Ragooch

Well, it's not a re-badged Alan. Looks like the...

Well, it's not a re-badged Alan. Looks like the basic mid-level Italian steel frame from the early 80's. Something that would have been built at a production shop and branded for a retailer. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-10, 06:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,190
Posted By Ragooch

Not Special or Issima

Hope nobody here gets suckered into this bit of seller's hyperbole and wishful thinking:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-10, 12:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,758
Posted By Ragooch

I've looked at this seller's items quite a bit...

I've looked at this seller's items quite a bit and they are usually very hinky. His descriptions always avoid any detail, and the photos are always sub-par. I've asked him questions before and the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-10, 10:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,215
Posted By Ragooch

Campagnolo never made a bicycle. Your bike may...

Campagnolo never made a bicycle. Your bike may have a Campagnolo decal on it, but only the parts would be Campagnolo. Is your frame bonded aluminum? Alan's were re-branded as Ciscato as well as other...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-10, 07:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,140
Posted By Ragooch

I just can't understand the hand wringing over...

I just can't understand the hand wringing over modifying (cutting, hacking, etc.) this level of frame. It's as if anything with a lug is some prized piece of art to you people (yes, you people). A...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-10, 09:33 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,924
Posted By Ragooch

"administrative" usually means the bidder was...

"administrative" usually means the bidder was booted off ebay. Too many no-pay's or other infractions.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-10, 08:37 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 51,471
Posted By Ragooch

+ a million. You guys are wasting your lives with...

+ a million. You guys are wasting your lives with all those steps, and not using the proper tools.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-10, 07:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,082
Posted By Ragooch

You can call it a Reparto Corse, as Bianchi did....

You can call it a Reparto Corse, as Bianchi did. But they called almost all their mid to high end racing models Reparto Corse by this time period. It no longer had any of the significance it did up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-10, 09:13 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 5,877
Posted By Ragooch

I never complain about this stuff, but what is...

I never complain about this stuff, but what is the meaning of the new icons? Does the flame mean "hot"? If so that's a lot of supposedly hot topics. Anyway, I'll let you folks who live here pile on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-10, 02:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 634
Posted By Ragooch

It's a Fiorelli, and from the early 60's. It's...

It's a Fiorelli, and from the early 60's. It's been "updated" with cable guides and really unattractive paint. In the long run probably not worth the money it would take to put it "right". Those fork...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-10, 10:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,751
Posted By Ragooch

You can tell the frame is a Gran Premio from the...

You can tell the frame is a Gran Premio from the seat-stay attachment and the type of seat-binder bolt used. The long, squared off DT panel decal would make it post '68. A little odd to see the old...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-10, 11:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,082
Posted By Ragooch

This is an old bike shop in the Midwest. They...

This is an old bike shop in the Midwest. They have some very cool old stuff, but do not know much about it. I've scored some incredible deals on rare small parts from these guys that they will just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-10, 08:27 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,707
Posted By Ragooch

Well nothing is mentioned on how it rides, and...

Well nothing is mentioned on how it rides, and I'm guessing if pushed hard then not very well. If I remember those frames correctly.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-18-10, 11:19 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,942
Posted By Ragooch

Man, does nobody have a sense of humor around...

Man, does nobody have a sense of humor around here? That bike is hilarious.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-10, 09:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 650
Posted By Ragooch

Did you check under the stem, I think these are...

Did you check under the stem, I think these are stamped in the center of the bar clamp?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-10, 11:04 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,049
Posted By Ragooch

If it was sold as a complete bike it would have...

If it was sold as a complete bike it would have had a Chorus gruppo, not Gipiemme. The Super Leggera was built form SL or SP mix depending on size, so a standard Columbus decal is right. Gipiemme...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-10, 08:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 940
Posted By Ragooch

Model 65's.

Model 65's.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-10, 08:34 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 10,977
Posted By Ragooch

Saddle is too low.

Saddle is too low.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-10, 07:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,413
Posted By Ragooch

No, he's the smartest guy here.

No, he's the smartest guy here.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-10, 09:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,360
Posted By Ragooch

So, sorry to have a triple title but I'm 100%...

So, sorry to have a triple title but I'm 100% against creating another of the many "Catch of the Year!!!!!!!!!111" threads newbs and drews enjoy beginning, only to draw undue attention to photos of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-10, 08:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,360
Posted By Ragooch

I know, and I know the very early ones were built...

I know, and I know the very early ones were built at a top Japanese shop, but I still don't care. They are boring to me. Which does not matter at all, just like it does not matter when people here...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-10, 08:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,360
Posted By Ragooch

What rain, a production bike with turkey wings...

What rain, a production bike with turkey wings (even a high quality one) does not turn me on anymore than the endless parade of UO8's etc. But I would have not said anything if not for your pompus...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-10, 01:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,360
Posted By Ragooch

Well in fairness to the "newbs" and "drews" that...

Well in fairness to the "newbs" and "drews" that bike is about exciting to me as a UO8 or a Varsity.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-10, 10:32 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 13,345
Posted By Ragooch

Her saddle is not too high.

Her saddle is not too high.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-10, 09:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,215
Posted By Ragooch

They are really hard to find these days. Dealers...

They are really hard to find these days. Dealers are asking top dollar for NOS sets on ebay. For a rider you can use MKS. They are alloy and you can file the raised lettering off and polish them....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-10, 03:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,450
Posted By Ragooch

Interesting, as to somebody well versed in...

Interesting, as to somebody well versed in Cinelli that restoration is pretty offensive and seriously wrong. Uglier to me than the Colnago, which was just built in poor taste from the get go. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-10, 11:00 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 22,447
Posted By Ragooch

Saw or drill. You can drill the head off the...

Saw or drill. You can drill the head off the bolt, or if the ends will pull far enough away from the bars to run a hacksaw down you can cut the ends off then pull the rest out in bits.

A lot of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-10, 10:04 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,785
Posted By Ragooch

It has, I see some new and old in this...

It has, I see some new and old in this collection:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/10703870@N06/sets/72157623906793248/

And this stuff has been on ebay lately:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-10, 04:54 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,529
Posted By Ragooch

I think you are expecting too much from three...

I think you are expecting too much from three mediocre frames. I do not think it's the tubeset that is the problem. At least do not pass on trying a higher end frame built from 531 based on what you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-10, 07:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,371
Posted By Ragooch

Nope, still looks like a ragged hammock to me....

Nope, still looks like a ragged hammock to me. These are sexy:


http://www.flickr.com/photos/gridplan/4107424185/in/photostream/
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-10, 03:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,180
Posted By Ragooch

C'mon guys, these aint pop-rivets here. As...

C'mon guys, these aint pop-rivets here.

As Wanderer said. Rivet top down on a anvil or thick steel plate. Peen over the other end with a drfit and hammer. It helps to have a second person hold...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-10, 02:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,411
Posted By Ragooch

Yes, a drift is a punch with a flat end not a...

Yes, a drift is a punch with a flat end not a point. Brass ones are best for knocking things in, out, on, and off. As you want something softer than what you are hitting.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-10, 01:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,411
Posted By Ragooch

If you are sure the retaining screw is removed...

If you are sure the retaining screw is removed place the lever body on a socket or something the will support the body but allow the pin to come through. Then simply knock it out from the other side...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-10, 10:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,371
Posted By Ragooch

I never understood cutting the skirts off like...

I never understood cutting the skirts off like that, and never really like the look of the "Swallow" models. The really classic modified Brooks are from the Italians, and the work is done around the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-10, 11:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,086
Posted By Ragooch

Try the bucket of water and saddle soap. Filling...

Try the bucket of water and saddle soap. Filling it with lots of oil will make it look like a saddle again but it will most likely tear in half after a few rides. All that oil makes them rancid.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-10, 09:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,461
Posted By Ragooch

Not sure what you are referring to, but if it's...

Not sure what you are referring to, but if it's the method of leaving just a tiny bit of "shake" in the bearing preload to be taken up by the pressure of the Q/R then it's quite simple. But only...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-10, 06:25 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,800
Posted By Ragooch

You are riding too big a bike. You need more...

You are riding too big a bike. You need more seat-post out. Or a bike with fastback stays. Seriously, I do not have huge thighs but I am built more like a sprinter. When I ride a 56cm frame...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-10, 01:03 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,969
Posted By Ragooch

Style wise as said before, Brooks saddles do not...

Style wise as said before, Brooks saddles do not belong on a race bike post '75 or so. And if you must, it has to be a Professional or modified B-17.

"Honey" Brooks in my opinion do not look...
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