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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-17, 06:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 807
Posted By Pawlus

Theres plenty on eBay. I recently bought nice...

Theres plenty on eBay. I recently bought nice quality white brake hoods for the same period Campagnolo brake levers and they fitted very well. I'm based in Europe and shipping was free as well! I pay...
Forum: Touring
06-12-17, 06:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 778
Posted By Pawlus

Thank you everyone for the ideas, if I had access...

Thank you everyone for the ideas, if I had access to the computer I'd surely translate the website. However I'm already on the road and it's not a possibility. Thankfully tobukog at trackies forum...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-12-17, 06:41 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 779,830
Posted By Pawlus

Wow, you made my day! I know I can run a website...

Wow, you made my day! I know I can run a website through google translate, thank you everyone. But if it was a possibility in my current situation I'd do it.


Thank you again tobukog, I love you!...
Forum: Touring
06-11-17, 06:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 778
Posted By Pawlus

In chase for a Keirin race!

Hi. Ive been active on a Classic & Vintage section of the forum for a while now but never posted in Track section before. I have a rather "weird" question though I thought I will try my luck. I'm in...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-11-17, 06:48 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 779,830
Posted By Pawlus

Hi. Ive been active on a Classic & Vintage...

Hi. Ive been active on a Classic & Vintage section of the forum for a while now but never posted in Track section before. I have a rather "weird" question though I thought I will try my luck. I'm in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-17, 11:52 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 6,488
Posted By Pawlus

3/5. De Rosa is a project to toy with and my...

3/5. De Rosa is a project to toy with and my touring bike is undergoing throughout service before we set on our trip. 2/2 of my gf bikes are rideable though. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-17, 07:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,565
Posted By Pawlus

Thank you everyone for such helpful advises. The...

Thank you everyone for such helpful advises. The links you've provided gave me a pretty good idea of what the prices are in Japan. On the good side touring bikes are not as rare as they're in Poland....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-17, 04:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,565
Posted By Pawlus

Requesting help from Tokyo/Japan residents!

Hi! Me and my girl are planing a month long bike trip around Japan. We're flying to Tokyo from Poznań, Poland on 31st May. However after we booked our tickets and paid for them I called the airlines...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-17, 03:54 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 78,700
Posted By Pawlus

Here's a quick shot of mine! ...

Here's a quick shot of mine!
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/a/img922/7426/E6tuQC.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-17, 03:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,835
Posted By Pawlus

Wow, what a great find! I love all the small...

Wow, what a great find! I love all the small details decorating this frame! Definitely deserves the "super record treatment" ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-17, 03:43 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,211
Posted By Pawlus

Here it is as requested, fully build: ...

Here it is as requested, fully build:
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/a/img922/7561/yuEMbq.jpg
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/a/img924/3782/6MEf7h.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-17, 11:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,158
Posted By Pawlus

You're right Old's'cool, this is indeed a very...

You're right Old's'cool, this is indeed a very interesting concept. Roval was first to use cross/radial lacing on the rear wheel to increase stiffness and reduce drag. I also never heard of any other...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-17, 03:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,158
Posted By Pawlus

Roval France wheels - true aero precursor

Hi. Being a bit lucky I managed to lay hands on vintage Roval wheelset. These were made in France way before Specialized bought the company. They appear to be of a very good quality. I wanted to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-17, 12:52 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,143
Posted By Pawlus

And Cyclone GT is the thing of beauty and you...

And Cyclone GT is the thing of beauty and you want it no metter the build or capacity.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-17, 11:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,812
Posted By Pawlus

This might help you even more: Campagnolo...

This might help you even more:
Campagnolo bottom bracket info (http://www.minortriad.com/campagbb.html)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-17, 11:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,812
Posted By Pawlus

Hi. Standard Campagnolo BB markings had following...

Hi. Standard Campagnolo BB markings had following format:
NN-L(L)-(L)*
N stands for number, L for letter.
The number is either 68 or 70 and its the width (in millimeters) of BB shell the bottom...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-17, 05:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 30,848
Posted By Pawlus

I'm pretty sure aluminum foil technique would...

I'm pretty sure aluminum foil technique would work as well. As mentioned above, chrome will never look like new again, but presentable.

You need a piece of aluminum foil and some water. Dip the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-17, 01:41 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,143
Posted By Pawlus

Damn It's ugly though

Damn It's ugly though
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-17, 01:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 827
Posted By Pawlus

Paint must look amazing. I don't think that the...

Paint must look amazing. I don't think that the photo does it any justice.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-17, 05:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,225
Posted By Pawlus

Thank you Bikerider007, Choke and everyone else...

Thank you Bikerider007, Choke and everyone else for help. I'm pretty convinced on this being 78-79 and that's that.

All the best!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-17, 03:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,180
Posted By Pawlus

Wow, even tho this one might not be the most...

Wow, even tho this one might not be the most beautiful I still love it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-17, 04:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,225
Posted By Pawlus

Hi Bikerider007, thank you for your input. ...

Hi Bikerider007, thank you for your input.

There are two slots on the BB. The more I think of it the more I believe that the frame is from 1977 (porta catena fittings, 2 slots, fork crown), but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-17, 05:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,334
Posted By Pawlus

Hi Andrew. Thank you for your response. I think I...

Hi Andrew. Thank you for your response. I think I might buy one of those or similar and give it a try. Turning head to see if my lady keeps up or for whatever other reason sometimes feels hazardous.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-17, 04:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,370
Posted By Pawlus

This indeed is porn. Congrats!

This indeed is porn. Congrats!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-17, 04:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,334
Posted By Pawlus

I've been thinking about adding a mirror like...

I've been thinking about adding a mirror like that (or mounted in the bar end) for some time. Anyone here uses those for bike touring? Are they of any use?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-17, 03:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,225
Posted By Pawlus

How old is my De Rosa?

Hello fellow forum members. Recently I acquired a bike build around De Rosa frameset build with Columbus SL. The bike was build with mix of Campagnolo Record parts from different generations (ex. 10...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-17, 01:16 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,961
Posted By Pawlus

Teaser ...

Teaser
https://b.allegroimg.com/s400/01d19c/fbf803eb42219f09c6212052af4b
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-17, 09:23 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 8,061
Posted By Pawlus

Hi. In June Im flying from Europe to Japan with...

Hi. In June Im flying from Europe to Japan with my bike and am facing the same problem. I've done a lot of research on that matter and decided to pack my bicycle (an European Koga-Miyata, very...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-17, 06:19 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,218
Posted By Pawlus

I can't see the photos either.

I can't see the photos either.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-17, 04:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,040
Posted By Pawlus

I'm pretty sure it's 100% genuine suede. A friend...

I'm pretty sure it's 100% genuine suede. A friend just installed one on his bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-17, 04:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,147
Posted By Pawlus

I own a Kuwahara Hi-Pacer that dates back...

I own a Kuwahara Hi-Pacer that dates back probably to 1986. It has its original Tange front fork but the frame is made of Ishiwata EXO-H quad-butted tubes. The stock seatpost is 27,0 however.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-16, 06:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,519
Posted By Pawlus

Really nice bike. I remember seeing photos of the...

Really nice bike. I remember seeing photos of the frame after repaint and wondering how this build will turn out. Great work.


PS. Was there ever an Ergo/delta groupset? I thought deltas...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-16, 12:06 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 11,206
Posted By Pawlus

Hi. The frame looks really lovely and not too...

Hi. The frame looks really lovely and not too many paint chips either. Im sure you will love it. As you have mentioned the bike is from early 90s and 1st gen 8 speed ergo Campy groupset would suit it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-16, 12:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,559
Posted By Pawlus

I like how you threw in that Campy toolbox just...

I like how you threw in that Campy toolbox just to keep retro folks satisfied ;P


Great bikes btw, the white one is a future classic imho!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-16, 05:42 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,211
Posted By Pawlus

Were tire savers actually used by racers in the...

Were tire savers actually used by racers in the 70s?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-16, 01:29 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,211
Posted By Pawlus

My frame has brazed in brake fittting on the rear...

My frame has brazed in brake fittting on the rear bridge so there's no need for milled washers. I will just use regular/star washers as repechage suggested. Also I've noticed that the nylon nuts are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-16, 07:53 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,211
Posted By Pawlus

Are you supposed to fight the resistance? Isn't...

Are you supposed to fight the resistance? Isn't nylon insert going to get damaged from that?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-16, 01:14 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,211
Posted By Pawlus

Thank you for your replies. It was very helpful....

Thank you for your replies. It was very helpful. I could feel increasing resistance when screwing on the nut. This led me to believe that the screw was not supposed to go through the nut completely....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-16, 01:10 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,211
Posted By Pawlus

Hi repechage Thank you for your informative...

Hi repechage

Thank you for your informative answer, it really helps. Could you please provide a photo of your Colnago fork crown with front brake mounted. That would help me greatly.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-16, 01:02 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,211
Posted By Pawlus

Hi. Thanks for your input. The nuts are...

Hi. Thanks for your input. The nuts are open-ended and I'm pretty sure they're the original once. There is a washer for the nut, both front and rear. Adding another one would allow me to install...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-16, 12:33 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,211
Posted By Pawlus

Campagnolo Nuovo Record brakes mounting issue

Hi guys,

Recently I've started working on my winter project. It's an early 70s Italian road bike I was quiet lucky to acquire locally (it was bought in Poland :P ). I've decided to build this bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-16, 01:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,947
Posted By Pawlus

White cables and wrap and silver HS. Those...

White cables and wrap and silver HS. Those definitely not uncommon. Yellow might look sweet too, one the other hand you might end up hating it after a while.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-16, 02:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,603
Posted By Pawlus

Hi. I went through the same thing a couple of...

Hi. I went through the same thing a couple of times with my Kuwahara. It runs a mix of different parts, mostly Shimano 600 level and is set up with DT shifters. I was thinking about updating it, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-16, 04:23 AM
Replies: 262
Views: 65,923
Posted By Pawlus

Hi. The brake cable housing is Prox in pearl...

Hi. The brake cable housing is Prox in pearl color. I bought it on the polish auction site and it costs 0.60$/ 1 meter. Pretty much the cheapest I've seen, but looks exactly as I wanted.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-16, 03:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,299
Posted By Pawlus

Yeah, I feel like buying individual parts is very...

Yeah, I feel like buying individual parts is very expensive as well. However recently I've seen quiet a lot eBay adds with complete groupsets priced really really high. Like 500$ for Dura-Ace 7400 in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-16, 01:20 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 45,415
Posted By Pawlus

This one is located in Poland, it's priced better...

This one is located in Poland, it's priced better but there's huge paint chip near the head tube on the down tube.

The one I've posted above is located in Holland, it's pricy and its in VGC.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-16, 12:51 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 45,415
Posted By Pawlus

I have quiet a bit experience buying bikes in...

I have quiet a bit experience buying bikes in Poland :P But from my experience, bikes that are listed on ebay, even if from Poland, are not cheap.

About that Orange Miyata:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-16, 11:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,299
Posted By Pawlus

I agree with you fully. However lower level...

I agree with you fully. However lower level groups like 105 or Arabesque (2nd in line, but still considered medicore though beautiful) are easier to obtain and also less sought after.

The story...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-16, 11:12 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 45,415
Posted By Pawlus

It's not even pink and that's the worst part!!!...

It's not even pink and that's the worst part!!! :cry:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-16, 09:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,299
Posted By Pawlus

Vintage groupset pricing dilemma

Hi,

Recently I've been wondering a lot about how vintage groupsets should be priced. The main thing I would like to see your input on is if the group should be priced the same as combined price of...
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