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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 5,379
Posted By unworthy1

this Coppi with exotic Columbus multi-shape steel...

this Coppi with exotic Columbus multi-shape steel tubing, was posted in the CR list, and raised some hackles cause of it not being truly "classic" tho since it's built by Pelizzoli he's considered a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 796
Posted By unworthy1

well one mystery solved (and I also couldn't read...

well one mystery solved (and I also couldn't read that name on the BB shell, was too blindsided by the "Italian" spades to imagine anything from exotic Australia!)

But for my own knowledge-base...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 796
Posted By unworthy1

is there a link to this ad? (FB Marketplace?) I...

is there a link to this ad? (FB Marketplace?)
I can't find much on the Berretto brand except it MIGHT be made by a Brett Richardson in Brisbane AUS, who seems to have favored Reynolds tubing, here's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 326
Posted By unworthy1

they have to draw it, and not in PS (that's Photo...

they have to draw it, and not in PS (that's Photo Shop to you guys) since it's pixel-based but in Illustrator or a similar Vector-based app.
They also have to run things thru their own pre-press...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 435
Views: 81,878
Posted By unworthy1

very interesting samples, here! your co-op (or...

very interesting samples, here! your co-op (or rather their donor base) is quite unusual, I like seeing some of these rarely or never seen marques, for example that Quemener with what I think are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 11:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 796
Posted By unworthy1

good eye, velomateo: the fork crown is certainly...

good eye, velomateo: the fork crown is certainly one used by Dave Moulton on his Recherche' forks, but is that his own signature engraving on top, or an off-the-shelf crown? Not one I can ID either...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 11:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 184
Posted By unworthy1

okay that fork is much more modern that the...

okay that fork is much more modern that the frame. The BB shell may be British threading (seller can confrim that), the tubing could be Reynolds 531 or Columbus SL...even something French like Vitus...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 10:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 796
Posted By unworthy1

I think we have seen some of those details...

I think we have seen some of those details before...I need to dig some more but gonna stick my neck out now and say: Billato.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 184
Posted By unworthy1

here's some pic assist: ...

here's some pic assist:

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 12:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 184
Posted By unworthy1

That's quite the oddball: I'd say "custom" but by...

That's quite the oddball: I'd say "custom" but by who? Dunno...the fork could well be from another era and not original to the frame, but never saw that crown before, very distinctive SLIGHTly like a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 12:03 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 5,379
Posted By unworthy1

All these were well-made Swiss framesets but the...

All these were well-made Swiss framesets but the blue paint is either Aelle or Zeta. For my $60 I'd prefer Aelle which should have a 26.8 seatpost if typical. Not sure what a Zeta seat tube takes
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 322
Posted By unworthy1

^ true that^ but things will change over the...

^ true that^ but things will change over the course of (perhaps) 17 years ('79 to '96).
It's odd that whoever this builder was that there's internal cable routing in only the chainstay, but not the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 09:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 322
Posted By unworthy1

Not T-Mar that I was trying to recollect, and was...

Not T-Mar that I was trying to recollect, and was not thinking Scapin ever built frames with similar features to the OP's but there ARE a few, plus (as you say) differences, too.

I think maybe...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 12:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 322
Posted By unworthy1

I'm skeptical of it being an "early period"...

I'm skeptical of it being an "early period" experiment (from any builder) since the clues (Portacatena short Campy 1010B DOs, recessed Allen bolt brakes, under BB shell and hidden cable routing,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 11:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 322
Posted By unworthy1

Yes, let's get MauriceMoss on this one! Aside...

Yes, let's get MauriceMoss on this one!
Aside from the cut-outs in the sockets of the BB shell (new to me) and the internal routing in the chainstay (rarely seen) the "fishmouth" stay end to DOs are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 11:26 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,121,110
Posted By unworthy1

A bike with no wheels...could be a legit CIOCC,...

A bike with no wheels...could be a legit CIOCC, if so from the Bonati/Conti era Whatever it is it appears to need some TLC and it's Thron tubing (if that decal is also legit)...so the $750 asking...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 12:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,255
Posted By unworthy1

have you thought of duplicating the "M" from the...

have you thought of duplicating the "M" from the Milele logo, maybe either red or white, could also try different placements on the crown or blades
EDIT: and the letterform should be easy for a sign...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,121,110
Posted By unworthy1

I have owned one that was very much modified (for...

I have owned one that was very much modified (for the better) but still ended up selling it.
On the plus side when you get one CHEAP (which is the only price I'd pay for an "Aerospace" Viscount or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 10:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 442
Posted By unworthy1

My own personal experience: I have run a handful...

My own personal experience: I have run a handful of Phil Wood BB units in different bikes over the years, including several that were this "very early" variety.
I never had any spindle fail in any...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 12:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 442
Posted By unworthy1

^that^ (from sd5782) is the early circa 1970s era...

^that^ (from sd5782) is the early circa 1970s era Phil I thought we were seeing in the OP's pic, in which the cart bearings are pressed flush into the center barrel but...cannot be 100% certain...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,121,110
Posted By unworthy1

well THAT didn't last long! Anybody here snag...

well THAT didn't last long!
Anybody here snag it or get a first-person look at it?
Based on that one pic I'd guess it's a C&V-ish frame with CF replacement fork (boo!) and modern wheels +...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 07:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 442
Posted By unworthy1

at a glance: probably, but if the seals on the...

at a glance: probably, but if the seals on the bearings are brick red, then it's a 90+% . I can't discern a color in this shot. Slight chance it could be a Sun Tour unit since those also had a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 489
Posted By unworthy1

Red Devil Lye is sold as a drain cleaner but...

Red Devil Lye is sold as a drain cleaner but unlike Draino it's just lye (no aluminum chunks or other bulk to "help" with a clog, AFAIK).
I have the opposite idea which is that lye is extremely...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,121,110
Posted By unworthy1

My guess is a Super Mistral, might be a bit...

My guess is a Super Mistral, might be a bit taller than the claimed "49cm" which would actually have been 19".
It's a pretty beat up Grocery-getter for the asking price, I'd say: offer less if...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 09:43 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,121,110
Posted By unworthy1

Yes as you say, that fork is bent so proceed with...

Yes as you say, that fork is bent so proceed with that knowledge
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 01:26 PM
Replies: 6,477
Views: 772,670
Posted By unworthy1

I may have one will look. You have a target for...

I may have one will look. You have a target for "reach" size? In case what I find is way longer or shorter than "average"
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,255
Posted By unworthy1

There's this excellent synopsis from Bruce...

There's this excellent synopsis from Bruce Geott's website all about Canadian builders, here's a link, scroll down to "Miele" and no, there's no connection to the German appliance brand...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 12:59 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,121,110
Posted By unworthy1

I live and learn! Never had much direct contact...

I live and learn!
Never had much direct contact with road frames that run 26" or 650C (matching) wheels, maybe just a couple "Terry" style bikes with the single small front, "normal" rear.
I did...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 12:51 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,121,110
Posted By unworthy1

you sure don't see Tim's bikes for sale very...

you sure don't see Tim's bikes for sale very often, this seems a fair price assuming no damage or such.
If some C&Ver goes to check it out in person I'd love to see some close-up pics of that seat...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 01:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,255
Posted By unworthy1

IF you decide to ditch the black CF fork, AND you...

IF you decide to ditch the black CF fork, AND you want to also ditch the threadless HS and stem: LMK what length steerer the frame takes. I have a couple economical fork prospects I think might work,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 12:46 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,121,110
Posted By unworthy1

seems to me that if measured correctly the seat...

seems to me that if measured correctly the seat tube on a "48cm" would be that in spite of the wheels being smaller diameter.
Likewise the fork blades would have to be smaller for a 650C wheel (or a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,121,110
Posted By unworthy1

VERY short notice, but: you don't see a Ritchey...

VERY short notice, but: you don't see a Ritchey road and CX bike advertised very often! So thanks for the heads-up.
Trying to decide if I need such a side trip today just to see what size and price...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 463
Posted By unworthy1

That's a factor of the "taper" not so much the...

That's a factor of the "taper" not so much the spindle length (even tho it's also important) and don't see a pic that describes how much distance there is from the end of your DS spindle to the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 463
Posted By unworthy1

hard to be certain with the angle of the shot but...

hard to be certain with the angle of the shot but I'd say this spindle is too short (at least on the DS): I think the granny and/or middle ring might hit the chainstay, but you should do a "dry...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 449
Posted By unworthy1

very sharp! Who was your painter?

very sharp!
Who was your painter?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,121,110
Posted By unworthy1

two pix and a description that smacks of...

two pix and a description that smacks of "Composed by ChatGPS"...if it's a legit item it should go for well above $200 but smells a little fishy despite being on eBay.
I'd say Caveat Emptor on this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,121,110
Posted By unworthy1

interesting pile of stuff but I think $1200 is...

interesting pile of stuff but I think $1200 is too high for what I see here: the Falcons (with sewups) are okay but not in "minty" shape nor all that highly sought after. Old Trainers like this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 591
Posted By unworthy1

so shiny! I think if you're fitting...

so shiny!
I think if you're fitting non-standard handlebars you should at least try a copper (plumbing) pipe!
Might have to shim a thinner OD pipe but you could solder copper caps on the open...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 11:25 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 47,596
Posted By unworthy1

am I missing something, or have vintage Porsches...

am I missing something, or have vintage Porsches and VWs just morphed into bicycles?
Even as a life-long native Californian I still had to look up Valley Center (there's a LOT of "Valleys") It's due...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 596
Posted By unworthy1

me three! I especially like when a real expert...

me three!
I especially like when a real expert (not me) comes thru with a slam-dunk positive ID, I'm generally gob-smacked!

Another thing for the OP to check: it possible that the nice Miche 27.0...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 10:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 596
Posted By unworthy1

Those DO seem distinctive, at least I've not seen...

Those DO seem distinctive, at least I've not seen many (or maybe any) exactly like them. Though they also seem mass-produced.
It will be interesting if some super sleuths (like MauriceMoss) has some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 596
Posted By unworthy1

"Does the top tube internal cable routing...

"Does the top tube internal cable routing tell..."
Nope, but would be good to see details of the entry and exit points, cause those might be distinctive and therefore "telling". They seem to be on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 596
Posted By unworthy1

Helpful refs, thanks again JDT. There's a...

Helpful refs, thanks again JDT. There's a variation on the "eyelet" style where the threaded hole is surrounded by a a raised "ring" which is more common in the Bianchis (and others) that I've seen...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 10:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 596
Posted By unworthy1

Yep those GPM DOs were used by Bianchi more than...

Yep those GPM DOs were used by Bianchi more than any other, but I'm sure they did not have an "exclusive"...no serial number anywhere? even the steerer? What size seatpost?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 10:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 830
Posted By unworthy1

Licorice? ...

Licorice?

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,187
Posted By unworthy1

his has the potential to spiral into a "what's...

his has the potential to spiral into a "what's the best grease debate, but let's say for ground rules that beverage choice is a matter of personal taste.
I'm not a master Sommelier Candidate, but i...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 563
Posted By unworthy1

Not sure if I have pix of my (early) Cyclone...

Not sure if I have pix of my (early) Cyclone "Super Record Export" that was painted what initially looked like Bianchi Celeste, until you got a good look at it in sunlight!
I'll do some pic...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 610
Posted By unworthy1

did it have those Gatorskins mounted when you...

did it have those Gatorskins mounted when you paid your $10?
they don't look too bad FWIW, you got your money's worth for sure!
:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 10:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 228
Posted By unworthy1

frame is likely a '76 Mistral, but is that fork...

frame is likely a '76 Mistral, but is that fork correct? I admit mine is approx. same year but it's a SUPER Mistral so came with a full-sloping crown.
This crown seems "chunkier" than any Holdsworth...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 06:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 313
Posted By unworthy1

had some "Rolls" influence there with the Gold...

had some "Rolls" influence there with the Gold Bling bits...not one of the many Turbo models I ever saw before (or owned) but there are some you might come across that were made under license from...
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