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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 09:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 446
Posted By Choke

I'm in, so you all will have to put up with me...

I'm in, so you all will have to put up with me for another year. Bummer.

I hope that the knee gets better. If not, you can always drive up and volunteer.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 07:21 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,282
Posted By Choke

Yep, and the fork will take larger tire too,...

Yep, and the fork will take larger tire too, though not a 50mm. On the other hand, it was made for CX and since the UCI limits tires to 33mm it makes sense that they didn't go to the trouble to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 07:38 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,282
Posted By Choke

I have owned this '95 Bianchi Cross Project USA...

I have owned this '95 Bianchi Cross Project USA since new. It was sold as a frameset and for two years only. It's fully lugged Zero Uno tubing and Reparto Corse built. It does have the old school...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,426
Posted By Choke

And let's not forget that Roland Della Santa...

And let's not forget that Roland Della Santa (RIP) made frames with his "Ossobucco" chainstays.

http://nahbs19.ciocctoo.com/ds2.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,426
Posted By Choke

I remember watching a video about him several...

I remember watching a video about him several years ago. I think there is someone on here that owns one of his bikes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfB82Bo6z2U
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-24, 09:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 377
Posted By Choke

They look like Bullseye to me as well. Bullseye...

They look like Bullseye to me as well. Bullseye hubs are awesome, they roll better than any other hub that I've ever owned.

They came with the allen head screw in the axle, though you can remove...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-24, 11:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,351
Posted By Choke

Paul Funky Monkey -...

Paul Funky Monkey - https://www.paulcomp.com/shop/components/mounting-solutions/cable-hangers-mounting-solutions/funky-monkey-cable-hanger/

Mine is a 1" model but it's available in 22.2mm.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,887
Posted By Choke

Here's my '85... ...

Here's my '85...

https://eddy.ciocctoo.com/emf1.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-24, 09:33 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,553
Posted By Choke

You are correct. In fact, since L'Eroica put...

You are correct. In fact, since L'Eroica put their name on a 10sp (with compact crank) Bianchi they are essentially approving of using more than 8 gears in the back. It is advertised as "certified to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-24, 02:38 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 4,895
Posted By Choke

The furthest for me would be a 200 mile round...

The furthest for me would be a 200 mile round trip to pick up a Cdale MTB in 1990.

Although, I suppose I could make a case for the drive to NAHBS in Denver. If I hadn't talked to Steve H. a few...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-24, 06:10 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 9,223
Posted By Choke

Not every year, only after Wes was pushed out. ...

Not every year, only after Wes was pushed out.

Bingo. I attended every Eroica CA in Paso Robles and the first edition in Cambria. The events in Paso Robles under Wes's leadership were great, the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 84,164
Posted By Choke

Giro 1946-51 ...

Giro 1946-51

http://giro.ciocctoo.com/1946%20giro%20b.jpg

http://giro.ciocctoo.com/1947%20giro%20a.jpg

http://giro.ciocctoo.com/1947%20giro%20b.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-24, 07:29 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 84,164
Posted By Choke

Giro 1931-40 ...

Giro 1931-40

http://giro.ciocctoo.com/1931%20giro.jpg

http://giro.ciocctoo.com/1932%20giro.jpg

http://giro.ciocctoo.com/1933%20giro.jpg

http://giro.ciocctoo.com/1936%20giro.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-24, 07:28 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 84,164
Posted By Choke

http://cycle.ciocctoo.com/Ocana69TdFstage6.jpg ...

http://cycle.ciocctoo.com/Ocana69TdFstage6.jpg

Vintage Giro....I wish these were larger.

1910-28

http://giro.ciocctoo.com/1910%20Giro.jpg

http://giro.ciocctoo.com/1911%20giro.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,178
Posted By Choke

It's not often that you see a full Euclid...

It's not often that you see a full Euclid bike.....so I'll add a second one.

Early 90s Scapin in Cromor OR. I do have the original brake levers and shifters.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 860
Posted By Choke

I have 3 Losa bikes; a 70s Losa (repainted and if...

I have 3 Losa bikes; a 70s Losa (repainted and if I understood the seller it was done by Losa), a late 70s ICS Magni and an 80s 'Schneider' (Swiss bike shop). None of mine have the indented seat tube...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-23, 09:51 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,613
Posted By Choke

I'll be there, martini shaker in hand. The...

I'll be there, martini shaker in hand.

The craziest might just be Kurt (Curt?) from Canada. He rode to the start from his home in BC, did the ride and then rode back. On Sunday afternoon, after...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-23, 12:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 417
Posted By Choke

I've also seen frames from Casati, Losa, Magni...

I've also seen frames from Casati, Losa, Magni and Sancineto that were painted by Carlo Dossena. I'm sure that I'm forgetting some others.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-23, 02:44 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,011
Posted By Choke

http://ciocctoo.com/forums/var/albums/cycle/ciocc-...

http://ciocctoo.com/forums/var/albums/cycle/ciocc-01.jpg?m=1633205094
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-23, 11:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 698
Posted By Choke

I was fortunate enough to watch those two in...

I was fortunate enough to watch those two in action at the Hockenheimring in 1989.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-23, 11:02 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,575
Posted By Choke

When you did that ride with Gugie I was really...

When you did that ride with Gugie I was really tempted to pop down on the motorcycle and set up an 'aid station' along the route. Unfortunately it was just too far to go.

I miss seeing the people...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-23, 06:35 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,575
Posted By Choke

That's a huge complaint from me as well. My other...

That's a huge complaint from me as well. My other complaint about Cambia is the lack of any lodging that I consider to have a reasonable price.

I attended every Eroica in Paso Robles and the first...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-23, 08:25 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 24,970
Posted By Choke

I'm firmly in the retrofriction camp. The Simplex...

I'm firmly in the retrofriction camp. The Simplex models work great and I could be perfectly happy with them. But.....I think the Campy Doppler is just a hair smoother and those are my favorites,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-23, 09:30 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,402
Posted By Choke

Around 1999 I purchased a Klein Mantra. It was...

Around 1999 I purchased a Klein Mantra. It was fine on the flats and going uphill, but when pointed downhill it was the scariest thing I've ever ridden. I was happy to see it go.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-23, 09:25 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 6,782
Posted By Choke

Doc, I purchased it in 2011 not long after...

Doc, I purchased it in 2011 not long after Pelizzoli started their website. There definitely don't seem to be many of them.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-23, 09:04 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,253
Posted By Choke

.https://ciocctoo.com/forums/var/albums/hampco/plu...

.https://ciocctoo.com/forums/var/albums/hampco/plugs.jpg?m=1633207435
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-23, 09:26 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,253
Posted By Choke

There's a Campy 10sp cassette on this bike and it...

There's a Campy 10sp cassette on this bike and it works great IMO.

https://ciocctoo.com/forums/var/albums/hampco/070416d.jpg?m=1633207269
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-23, 09:18 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 6,782
Posted By Choke

Most of my riding since I acquired my first set...

Most of my riding since I acquired my first set (around 1993) has been on Deltas.....obviously I love them. If they are set up properly they have good power and excellent modulation (loads better in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-23, 03:35 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,826
Posted By Choke

I'm sorry to say that I only took a couple of...

I'm sorry to say that I only took a couple of pics at the start....I usually have the camera out a lot but for whatever reason I didn't this year.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-23, 08:10 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 9,370
Posted By Choke

I woke up early in the campground near Spokane......

I woke up early in the campground near Spokane... probably something to do with the 13 hour drive yesterday.

See you all in Kalispell tonight.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-23, 11:08 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 9,370
Posted By Choke

"Cino-compliant" is as much a state of mind as it...

"Cino-compliant" is as much a state of mind as it is a set of defined rules.

Though I do recall one year there were a number of people riding clipless and they were given a Scarlet C to wear.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-23, 04:42 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,570
Posted By Choke

I'm a big fan of the Minoura BH-60. It mounts the...

I'm a big fan of the Minoura BH-60. It mounts the bottle somewhat low on the handlebar and allows you to use any bottle cage.

https://ciocctoo.com/forums/var/albums/cycle/050116b.jpg?m=1633193713...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-23, 05:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,174
Posted By Choke

I think that can't be any older than 1993. Wasn't...

I think that can't be any older than 1993. Wasn't that the year that Germany changed to 5 digit postal codes?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-23, 07:44 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 9,370
Posted By Choke

Last year they allowed us to stay at the...

Last year they allowed us to stay at the Montessori school on Fri and Sun nights, as davester mentioned. There were only a few of us so we actually stayed inside the building since the mosquitos were...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-23, 07:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 500
Posted By Choke

I have no problem replacing the old pads/holders...

I have no problem replacing the old pads/holders with more modern designs - the ability to adjust the angle easily is a big plus. I think that they look fine and the design of the pads is thinner and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-23, 09:55 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 9,370
Posted By Choke

https://ciocctoo.com/forums/index.php/cino/cino19-...

https://ciocctoo.com/forums/index.php/cino/cino19-14

https://ciocctoo.com/forums/var/albums/cino/cino19-16.jpg?m=1643424820
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-23, 09:45 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 9,370
Posted By Choke

I have to disagree Rich, I for one would love to...

I have to disagree Rich, I for one would love to see that, mainly to see the reactions of others. Of course the downside is that I'd probably break a rib from laughing so hard. :roflmao:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-23, 11:48 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,076
Posted By Choke

I think that I can cover that request Rich. While...

I think that I can cover that request Rich. While I don't wear a small keg around my neck, my Jeep will have a stocked cooler, fixings for martinis and maybe even a single malt.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-23, 12:32 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,671
Posted By Choke

I am a huge fan of Deltas and I have more bikes...

I am a huge fan of Deltas and I have more bikes with Deltas than any other brake. I'm the odd person in that I prefer the CdA version since they have more clearance for larger tires.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-23, 12:27 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,671
Posted By Choke

McMahon also made a similar looking model, the...

McMahon also made a similar looking model, the Aerolink. There happens to be a very nice set on eBay right now.....for $595 they are yours.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/175610305960

(Pic borrowed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-23, 08:21 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,193
Posted By Choke

Not according to the man himself. ...

Not according to the man himself.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJHwPqn2jY0
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-22, 09:29 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,276
Posted By Choke

On the MTB side, Campy made a 13-34 8sp cassette....

On the MTB side, Campy made a 13-34 8sp cassette. Needless to say they are unobtanium and demand crazy prices if you can find one.

Allow me to be the first. I have a full Euclid bike and while...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-22, 11:17 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,518
Posted By Choke

How often do you see a pantographed chainstay and...

How often do you see a pantographed chainstay and cutouts on the BB lug where the chainstay attaches?

https://www.cycle.ciocctoo.com/losa4.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-22, 09:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,069
Posted By Choke

Link with more pics -...

Link with more pics - https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1098316-1966-frejus.html

As purchased

https://ciocctoo.com/forums/var/albums/cycle/frej1.jpg?m=1633205128

After changing the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-22, 08:36 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 10,004
Posted By Choke

I've seen this one at least two different years...

I've seen this one at least two different years at Eroica CA. Who knows how often it gets used the rest of the year? I believe that it belongs to Mike Kone who owns Boulder Bicycle.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-22, 01:09 PM
Replies: 245
Views: 14,544
Posted By Choke

Thanks for the kind words all. I had a great...

Thanks for the kind words all.

I had a great time and it was pleasure to meet some C&Vers for the first time and to see my Cino friends that I haven't seen for a few years.

After I turned on to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-22, 02:19 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,932
Posted By Choke

Another 'cheater' here. From 1996-99 I did a...

Another 'cheater' here.

From 1996-99 I did a ride called CAMP (Cycle Across Missouri Parks). It was a 7 day cross state ride that started near Kansas City and finished near St. Louis - it took a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-22, 09:35 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,343
Posted By Choke

Something that I think many people forget is that...

Something that I think many people forget is that not all who make the ultimate sacrifice do so during wartime. Training for war is dangerous and sometimes things go wrong.

On 20 March 1989 a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-22, 04:49 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,126
Posted By Choke

Several years ago in a "Show your Pegoretti"...

Several years ago in a "Show your Pegoretti" thread on another forum, a member posted pics of his Peg with a flat bar. He received a ton of negative responses, but they all shut up when Dario (RIP)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-22, 07:11 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,664
Posted By Choke

The brakes are Control Tech. Here's a set...

The brakes are Control Tech.

Here's a set for sale - https://www.ebay.com/itm/164727389916?hash=item265a847edc:g:XzgAAOSwNr1gOYzX
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