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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-22, 01:40 AM
Replies: 395
Views: 147,670
Posted By Loose cog

That is a stunning restoration and great track...

That is a stunning restoration and great track bike. You are very lucky to be her owner!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-22, 03:32 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,536
Posted By Loose cog

Thank you. I am certain my bike was USA made....

Thank you. I am certain my bike was USA made. Always intrigued to find a lesser known bike brand on our shores in South Africa. I found this bike together with a Bob Jackson which may have been owned...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-22, 05:15 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,536
Posted By Loose cog

It appears the Century model makes it a US built...

It appears the Century model makes it a US built frame!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-22, 04:51 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,536
Posted By Loose cog

Greetings all I am hoping that Chris...

Greetings all



I am hoping that Chris Riley (bikeriley); “ethebull” and a couple of the other Proteus fans are still linked to this thread after no posts for over a decade.

I am looking to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-22, 02:07 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 62,961
Posted By Loose cog

South African Gemini built by Duncan Mac Intyre

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-21, 04:40 AM
Replies: 1,875
Views: 713,194
Posted By Loose cog

Apology, I should have mentioned that I am in...

Apology, I should have mentioned that I am in South Africa and the Bianchi would have been imported from Italy.

Thank you for your input T-Mar, it is always appreciated.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-21, 06:42 AM
Replies: 1,875
Views: 713,194
Posted By Loose cog

Bianchi Pista

Good afternoon

After a long search I recently purchased this Bianchi pista/track frame. I am now looking to try to establish what model the frame is and what tubing it could be. The BB is Italian...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-20, 02:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,721
Posted By Loose cog

Thank you all for the positive responses. I have...

Thank you all for the positive responses. I have stripped off the parts and cleaned the frame to start to rebuild the bike. I have learnt so much as I had never seen or heard about the brazed on boss...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-20, 07:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,721
Posted By Loose cog

Thank you, the bike arrives tomorrow afternoon!

Thank you, the bike arrives tomorrow afternoon!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-20, 06:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,721
Posted By Loose cog

Greeting! Is there some way to date these...

Greeting!

Is there some way to date these 555sl Gran Prix frames?

I picked up this one which is on route to me so unfortunately these are the only photos at the moment.

I am not sure of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-20, 06:53 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 39,241
Posted By Loose cog

I know this thread is old but I am hoping for get...

I know this thread is old but I am hoping for get some information from owners of SC's from the 1980-1990's.
Question 1: I acquired a dark blue SC (SLX tubing) with Dura Ace 7400 series group set....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-19, 03:41 AM
Replies: 551
Views: 168,630
Posted By Loose cog

Up dated...

Up dated...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-19, 03:15 AM
Replies: 551
Views: 168,630
Posted By Loose cog

Additional information obtained on the frame...

Additional information obtained on the frame 291T.

The original owner was a chap by the name of "Hoenders" (chicken) Hendricks. Hoenders and his brother "Tosie"where each bought a new RIH in about...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-19, 02:49 AM
Replies: 551
Views: 168,630
Posted By Loose cog

Hi Patrick You are correct the "z"could be a...

Hi Patrick

You are correct the "z"could be a badly pressed "2" whilst a closer examination of the last digit does lend one to assuming its a "T".

This will then make the farm a 1968!

I will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-19, 01:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,824
Posted By Loose cog

Thank you all for the compliments! The...

Thank you all for the compliments!

The decals were obtained from Marko Pavlovic' in Zagreb after I saw his posts on Facebook.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-19, 02:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,824
Posted By Loose cog

Gios Super Record Mk3 (Refurbished)

After a good while I have now finished the restoration of my Gios Super Record. As you can see the coins were not damaged in stripping the old paint and applying the new paint....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-19, 07:59 AM
Replies: 551
Views: 168,630
Posted By Loose cog

291T rih 1969

Greetings from Johannesburg South Africa. I bought this Fongers built RIH earlier this week and await some details as to its origins in South Africa. The serial number is 291T. Going by the Fongers...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-18, 01:38 AM
Replies: 1,875
Views: 713,194
Posted By Loose cog

Thank you T-Mar for the link to dating...

Thank you T-Mar for the link to dating components. It is highly appreciated!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-17, 02:44 AM
Replies: 395
Views: 147,670
Posted By Loose cog

That is a very nice looking bike. Love the...

That is a very nice looking bike. Love the contrast the wheels make with the celeste!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-17, 04:51 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 62,961
Posted By Loose cog

Another one added to the collection. F Moser with...

Another one added to the collection. F Moser with Campagnolo drivetrain and wheels. 3ttt Superleggero bar and stem.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-17, 03:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,824
Posted By Loose cog

A huge THANK YOU to everyone! I appreciate all...

A huge THANK YOU to everyone! I appreciate all the advise and will definitely use the information.

We have to import all our decals into South Africa so I normally get my decals from Bicycle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-17, 07:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,824
Posted By Loose cog

Thank you all for the help. I will prefer to mask...

Thank you all for the help. I will prefer to mask off the coin (even before paint stripper applied) and then paint without removing the coin.

I will match the blue color as close to the original...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-17, 03:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,824
Posted By Loose cog

Help with restoration Gios SR

Hi fellow members.

I recently obtained a Gios SR frame which I am going to restore. Unfortunately the paint work and decals are in poor condition and therefore I will have the frame set resprayed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-17, 03:11 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 62,961
Posted By Loose cog

My Cinelli

My Cinelli
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-16, 11:29 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,244
Posted By Loose cog

Is anyone able to identify what model Paletti...

Is anyone able to identify what model Paletti this is and which year?

Please ignore the groupset and wheels, I bought the frame and fork and added the groupset from various bits I had lying about....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-16, 06:50 AM
Replies: 1,875
Views: 713,194
Posted By Loose cog

Lovely restoration! I trust you will enjoy many...

Lovely restoration! I trust you will enjoy many happy miles on the bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-16, 10:00 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 62,961
Posted By Loose cog

Stunning!

Stunning!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-16, 01:39 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 62,961
Posted By Loose cog

My Master pista

My Master pista
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-16, 05:02 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 35,520
Posted By Loose cog

Thank you very much for the reply. I do hope...

Thank you very much for the reply.

I do hope you manage to have it sorted out as the site was very informative and useful.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-16, 06:47 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 35,520
Posted By Loose cog

Anyone know what happened to the website...

Anyone know what happened to the website WWW.CYCLESPEUGEOT.COM ?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-18-16, 02:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,068
Posted By Loose cog

Thank you very much for this comprehensive...

Thank you very much for this comprehensive answer. I have learnt a few new items I didn't know before and thank you kindly for taking the time to share your knowledge. I am highly appreciative.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-10-16, 06:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,068
Posted By Loose cog

Some more pics ...

Some more pics
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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-10-16, 06:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,068
Posted By Loose cog

Help identify Benotto model and year

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Hi RF & Co

Would you be able to help me identify this Benotto?

The seatpost is 27mm (at least that's the size I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-16, 11:46 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 62,961
Posted By Loose cog

Love the bike and DA 10 pitch drive train. I have...

Love the bike and DA 10 pitch drive train. I have a NOS 10 pitch crank but cannot find any rear sprockets.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-16, 09:06 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 62,961
Posted By Loose cog

Late 50's Vitesse pursuit (saddle and post since...

Late 50's Vitesse pursuit (saddle and post since replaced). Unrestored paint work, rust showing
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-16, 09:03 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 62,961
Posted By Loose cog

Viner SP 497074

Viner SP
497074
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-16, 09:01 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 62,961
Posted By Loose cog

59 Viking 497073

59 Viking

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-16, 08:58 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 62,961
Posted By Loose cog

Deale & Huth Cycles (DHC) - South African frame...

Deale & Huth Cycles (DHC) - South African frame from 70's
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-16, 08:55 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 62,961
Posted By Loose cog

Daccordi 497056

Daccordi
497056
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-16, 08:50 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 62,961
Posted By Loose cog

Alan 497053

Alan

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-16, 08:49 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 62,961
Posted By Loose cog

Eddy Merckx 497052

Eddy Merckx
497052
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-16, 08:47 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 62,961
Posted By Loose cog

Colnago Master 497049

Colnago Master
497049
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-16-15, 02:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,436
Posted By Loose cog

Thank you very much! The chrome is not in...

Thank you very much!

The chrome is not in great condition and its taking a lot of elbow grease to get rid of the main rusty bits. I crunch up la foil which I dip in water and lightly rub into the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-15-15, 09:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,017
Posted By Loose cog

Lovely old 600 groupset!

Lovely old 600 groupset!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-15-15, 09:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,436
Posted By Loose cog

P.S. I live in South Africa where there are not...

P.S. I live in South Africa where there are not many Colnago pista bikes around, never mind a Master. The frame is not in great condition as it was stored at the coast for many years. I have started...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-15-15, 09:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,436
Posted By Loose cog

Please help me date this Colnago Master pista frame

Hi Everyone!

Please can you assist?

I recently acquired this Colnago Master pista frame and would like to build up the frame with the correct year/era groupset.

The frame is numbered 354...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-15, 08:57 AM
Replies: 412
Views: 137,394
Posted By Loose cog

My Master xLight (frame +-2011) with SR 11spd and...

My Master xLight (frame +-2011) with SR 11spd and Bora One's
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-15, 10:48 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 62,961
Posted By Loose cog

Not vintage but here is my classic 1982 Alan...

Not vintage but here is my classic 1982 Alan restored with full Gipiemme group set from BB, crank, headset and saddle. Campagnolo Record large flange hubs and seat post.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-15, 06:09 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 62,961
Posted By Loose cog

Nice South African made Le Turbo from the '80's

Nice South African made Le Turbo from the '80's
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-14, 10:38 AM
Replies: 1,875
Views: 713,194
Posted By Loose cog

Hi Bianchigirl. Thank you very much for the...

Hi Bianchigirl. Thank you very much for the input. It is highly appreciated!

There is no marking on the crown fork as seen in this photo. Here is also a clearer picture of the braze on for the FD....
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