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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-18, 02:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,744
Posted By CampioneDItalia

So here it is. The seller has insisted that...

So here it is. The seller has insisted that there's no way it was crashed because the claimed chain-of-possession of the bike, as told to him by the person who sold it to him, could not have allowed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-18, 03:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,608
Posted By CampioneDItalia

I have heard some people swear by 7700, although...

I have heard some people swear by 7700, although I don't understand why it would be superior to 7800 (if that is what is implied). I think hollowtech > octalink, so that's one reason why I'd rank...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-18, 12:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,608
Posted By CampioneDItalia

Ranking all the Shimano Mechanical STI Groupsets 105 to DA

Hi folks

So this might be a bit of a fool's errand. I'm thinking of doing my next few retro-builds but I'm at a crossroads as to what groups should go on what bikes. I was wanting to see what...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-18, 03:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,744
Posted By CampioneDItalia

So as a resource for future readers who stumble...

So as a resource for future readers who stumble on this thread, here's a nice "example" of such a frame. This photo was posted to the SiR FB group. The poster said the seller insisted the frame...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-18, 11:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,744
Posted By CampioneDItalia

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1045x140/1_091c70a7d5a23509a6f352f4068de3214cec22ef.jpg
The new owner doesn't want to make a big deal out of this. So no full pic. But prior to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-18, 09:41 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,744
Posted By CampioneDItalia

Any Pics of Still-Rideable Front-End Collision Bikes?

Hi folks

Dealing with a bit of a controversy. Friend of mine had a bike and sold it to another friend. I'm the most knowledgeable about bikes out of the three of us. The other two are somewhat...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-18, 12:16 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,132,198
Posted By CampioneDItalia

Who needs Italian?

Trek 420, the poor cousin to the 520.
It's 100% not original. Nothing was kept from the original build.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rrs-ZGEqBcM
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-18, 07:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,638
Posted By CampioneDItalia

I saw this one today in Canada. It's as good as...

I saw this one today in Canada. It's as good as it seems to be. It's still a work in progress so don't mind the crank.

BTW - thanks for the Vimeo video. It is beautiful.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-18, 12:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,948
Posted By CampioneDItalia

I got one myself. I saw a Trek 1000 (aluminum)...

I got one myself. I saw a Trek 1000 (aluminum) years ago, with the same paint scheme (white/red), and I told myself I had to get it if I ever had the chance. Then I saw this bike in an ad last...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-18, 08:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 940
Posted By CampioneDItalia

Rear span bent out from 126 to 134 on one side only

Hi folks

So this is a saved from the dump bike that I had repainted/chromed by Marinoni. Rear dropout spacing is now at 134. I'd like to run modern Campy on it so getting it to 130/131 would be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-18, 10:24 AM
Replies: 3,021
Views: 875,742
Posted By CampioneDItalia

After and before. Refinished by Marinoni.

After and before. Refinished by Marinoni.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-18, 10:13 AM
Replies: 8,799
Views: 1,114,422
Posted By CampioneDItalia

Refinished by Marinoni.

Refinished by Marinoni.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-18, 10:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,281
Posted By CampioneDItalia

That is a useful distinction. As a discussion...

That is a useful distinction. As a discussion point, what about a bike that has no collector value, and no longer has rider value either? The following ad kinda prompted me to start this thread.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-18, 08:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,281
Posted By CampioneDItalia

Do vintage carbon frames eventually depreciate to $0?

I'm talking about "stored", and basically unridden frames. The depreciation can be due to legitimate safety (busted carbon), or perceived safety concerns, or whatever other reasons for which old...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-18, 09:20 PM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 675,098
Posted By CampioneDItalia

Trek 420 touring. Before (Sport LX triple) and...

Trek 420 touring. Before (Sport LX triple) and after (105 8s STI).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-18, 09:16 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,103,106
Posted By CampioneDItalia

Trek 420 touring bike. From Sport LX triple to...

Trek 420 touring bike. From Sport LX triple to 105 8s STI.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-18, 08:59 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,132,198
Posted By CampioneDItalia

Trek 420. Before (Sport LX triple) and After (105...

Trek 420. Before (Sport LX triple) and After (105 8s STI).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-18, 08:50 PM
Replies: 3,021
Views: 875,742
Posted By CampioneDItalia

Trek 420, the poorer cousin to the Trek 520...

Trek 420, the poorer cousin to the Trek 520 tourer. Picked it up last Sept. Thought it had the potential to be a good commuter. I ended up buying 3 other donor bikes with vintage 105 to get the full...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-18, 10:01 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 35,540
Posted By CampioneDItalia

Wait. Why hasn't anyone asked THE question yet. ...

Wait. Why hasn't anyone asked THE question yet.

(semi-serious question). Can someone ride in the seat when the bike is in motion?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-18, 09:26 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 13,448
Posted By CampioneDItalia

Does anyone know how to determine or describe the...

Does anyone know how to determine or describe the "size" of a funny bike? Obviously the seat-tube length wouldn't be a good way to describe the bike, nor would the exact "top tube" length. So......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-18, 08:52 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,238
Posted By CampioneDItalia

I have gradually bought about 60+ bikes over the...

I have gradually bought about 60+ bikes over the last 4 years. The fleet since hitting about ~20 bikes in mid 2015 has hovered somewhere between 23 to about 28-29 bikes. Which means I've sold over...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-18, 12:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,796
Posted By CampioneDItalia

Pinarello FP2. Is this frame worth upgraded components?

Hi folks

So... I have a question. I picked up this Pinarello FP2 recently. I'm a casual rider but a bit of a vintage bike guy, so my previous bikes have all been old steel bikes with "modern"...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-18, 01:51 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 23,467
Posted By CampioneDItalia

Why are SOME modern bikes still built with traditional geometry?

Why are SOME modern bikes still built with traditional geometry?

I didn't occur to me that I had to use the qualifier "some". The question itself implies that the modern bike uses the "modern"...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-18, 09:53 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 23,467
Posted By CampioneDItalia

Why are modern bikes still built with traditional geometry?

Hi folks

So around 2000, Giant discovered the advantages of compact geometry. They could produce a bike with the "same" fit as a trad bike, using less tubing (saving weight) and increasing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-18, 02:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,633
Posted By CampioneDItalia

Pinarello is top 4 for sure. Look at how many...

Pinarello is top 4 for sure. Look at how many TdFs they've won, especially in the last 25 years. They've been more successful than even the New England Patriots.

Ciocc in the top 4 I think would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-18, 03:19 PM
Replies: 363
Views: 121,010
Posted By CampioneDItalia

Do fenders affect the ride of a bike? I want...

Do fenders affect the ride of a bike?

I want to build a "high performance" commuter. Will I feel "drag" from the fenders?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-18, 11:14 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,547
Posted By CampioneDItalia

I guess another way to ask the same question. ...

I guess another way to ask the same question. Carbon forks are matched to Ti frames because otherwise the ride will be too harsh.

What type of ride does a Ti-Ti or Ti-Steel bike give? Or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-18, 10:51 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,547
Posted By CampioneDItalia

Non-Carbon fork options for a Titanium Frame?

Hi folks

It seems every Ti bike I see has a carbon fork. I don't want any carbon parts on any bike I ride. What else can I use instead?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-18, 10:28 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,112
Posted By CampioneDItalia

>How many bikes is reasonable to have? ...

>How many bikes is reasonable to have?

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

This is going to be a very active thread.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-17, 08:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,193
Posted By CampioneDItalia

So +1 for Super Champion in Vancouver. I...

So +1 for Super Champion in Vancouver.

I went into day for a looksee. Friendly guy running the place (Jaime I think?). All C&V. Highlights in the store were a De Rosa pista and a Cinelli SC. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-17, 12:20 PM
Replies: 1,875
Views: 716,147
Posted By CampioneDItalia

I used to think Formula 2 was Cromor (Matrix) as...

I used to think Formula 2 was Cromor (Matrix) as well. But the confusing thing is the Quattro (Cromor) is significantly heavier than the CDIs (F2) of the same era. So it made me wonder if F2 was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-17, 06:49 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 18,681
Posted By CampioneDItalia

I'll just mention that this thread topic is...

I'll just mention that this thread topic is likely to invite responses from people who have decided to not use certain C&V technologies. So you shouldn't assume everyone in this forum has abandoned...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-17, 02:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,318
Posted By CampioneDItalia

What a coincidence. The bike I'm trying to do...

What a coincidence. The bike I'm trying to do this to is a Trek 420.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-17, 08:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,318
Posted By CampioneDItalia

What I want to do is put Shimano 1055 double...

What I want to do is put Shimano 1055 double pivot caliper on the back, but the frame takes a nutted (not recessed) rear caliper.

I thought one way to do it is to locate a 2nd 1055 front caliper...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-17, 01:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,284
Posted By CampioneDItalia

The shifters are 1050 105 Shimano, marked as 7 sp...

The shifters are 1050 105 Shimano, marked as 7 sp shifters (not 6 speed!).

The RD I want to use is 9 sp 5500 105 Shimano RD.

I guess I'll just have to try and see if it works. So it seems a 7s...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-17, 12:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,284
Posted By CampioneDItalia

I'll post a quick clairifcation. So 7 sp wheels....

I'll post a quick clairifcation. So 7 sp wheels.

1. I'll change the triple to a double (9sp) crankset. I'm assuming I'd still be OK using a 7 sp chain.
2. If I change the RD to a 9sp RD, what...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-17, 12:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,284
Posted By CampioneDItalia

Which drivetrain part dictates the chain speed/RD I use?

Putting together a bit of a frankenbike. It currently has a 7s Sport LX triple group.

I want to change the crankset to a double (FSA 9sp ISIS drive), and swap out the long-cage derailleur to a...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-07-17, 10:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,159
Posted By CampioneDItalia

Anyone know what a CDI is worth in Celeste? ...

Anyone know what a CDI is worth in Celeste?

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-road-bike/mississauga-peel-region/vintage-1980s-bianchi-bike/1311278873
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-07-17, 10:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,159
Posted By CampioneDItalia

I know someone in Ottawa that will probably give...

I know someone in Ottawa that will probably give you 400 CDN for your bike today. PM me if you like.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-17, 03:20 PM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 675,098
Posted By CampioneDItalia

Trek 420 sports tourer. Poor cousin to the...

Trek 420 sports tourer. Poor cousin to the Touring 520.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-17, 12:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,166
Posted By CampioneDItalia

I thought that was kinda ironic too. The only...

I thought that was kinda ironic too. The only other Mavic stuff I have are rims.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-17, 12:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,166
Posted By CampioneDItalia

Off a Ciocc. It was missing the FD (had a...

Off a Ciocc.

It was missing the FD (had a campy one in place). Actually, missing one pedal (I have the other one). Anyone know what model FD goes with this? I want to track it down.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-17, 11:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,166
Posted By CampioneDItalia

Vintage Mavic Components - Collectability & Rarity?

Hi folks

Hope it's OK to start a thread on this. So I have a Mavic groupset sitting on a bike I've owned a couple years, which I've taken off because someone was interested in buying it all. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-17, 03:38 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 49,974
Posted By CampioneDItalia

Uhhh... yeah. :eek: Great job bringing that...

Uhhh... yeah. :eek:

Great job bringing that one-of-a-kind bike back to life. Insane.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-17, 09:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,581
Posted By CampioneDItalia

Campy's Early Deep-Dish Wheels - Shamals - Slow or Fast?

Hi folks

Are these early/mid 90s cool looking deep dish aluminum wheels slow and heavy or nimble and quick? e.g. early Shamals, Scirroco's. Are they heavy? Would you ride these or just put them...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-17, 03:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,385
Posted By CampioneDItalia

Got it. I didn't realize "funny bikes" came in...

Got it. I didn't realize "funny bikes" came in track versions (dummy me).

If I had to guess, track funnies are rarer than TT funnies. I own a simple TT funny (bianchi krono) and the only funnies...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-17, 05:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,385
Posted By CampioneDItalia

I'm not really understanding this. Track...

I'm not really understanding this.

Track bike isn't a TT bike is it? I thought a track bike had "regular" horizontal TT geometry, but with horizontal dropouts in the rear, whereas a funny bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-17, 04:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,589
Posted By CampioneDItalia

School me on 1980s Campagnolo Brake Levers

Hi folks

Can anyone outline how to identify the various models, and in particular, which levers are more valuable than the others? I "know" drillium is valuable, but how to identify the models...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-17, 12:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,141
Posted By CampioneDItalia

K. Here's the bike. It appears to be all...

K. Here's the bike. It appears to be all original.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dD4g4CTzwbE

I'll mention that this probably isn't a custom build as all images of this bike (e.g. in first...
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