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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-13, 12:01 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,443
Posted By cigartrader

Here'a a 1964 earlier block letters type. ...

Here'a a 1964 earlier block letters type.
http://www.videodementia.com/sales/bott1.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-09, 02:06 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,443
Posted By cigartrader

Similar tastes, remember this one a (Pro) off a...

Similar tastes, remember this one a (Pro) off a local craigs list deal. Just got back from a ride great bike? :)



ba tech kia
http://www.videodementia.com/sales/bott1.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-08, 06:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,668
Posted By cigartrader

He told me that also but it's works solid and...

He told me that also but it's works solid and cleaned up real nice. I don't think he was too technical in bikes, once he started getting flats on the tubulars he just let it sit.

2.00 ok he told...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-08, 05:19 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,668
Posted By cigartrader

"Tubi Renforzati Accacio Speciale Columbus...

"Tubi Renforzati Accacio Speciale Columbus Garantiti"

Yes the decal says all those words. If your friend comes back with the decal shoot me an PM so I can get a good set.

I did check the lock...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-08, 03:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,668
Posted By cigartrader

I always wanted a bike with some campy items but...

I always wanted a bike with some campy items but never thought I'd see one like this. Ok from what I've been reading about the RD, if it says Patent then it would be pre 1970. 1970 on would say Pat....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-08, 08:32 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,668
Posted By cigartrader

Only numbers on the RD were 13 -36 which look...

Only numbers on the RD were 13 -36 which look like recommended cassette sizes. It does have a 13 speed gear which is excellent. Funny I took it for a short ride with an old rear tire and it blew with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-08, 08:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,668
Posted By cigartrader

Looks like you have the same bike, same color? ...

Looks like you have the same bike, same color?

Where's T-Mar helping on the year this Craigs list bargin is? Plus why no Bottechia decals? Did people prefer to order these without decals? It...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-08, 11:32 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,668
Posted By cigartrader

I hate that fixie convert talk. Why screw up a...

I hate that fixie convert talk. Why screw up a multi speed bike. If you want to hang in top gear just leave it there. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-08, 08:33 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,668
Posted By cigartrader

There's white Bottecchia in Marin for $200 right...

There's white Bottecchia in Marin for $200 right now but the frame size was too small for me. He measured like 21" from the center crank to the top of the frames seat tube area, that's a 53cm, I need...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-08, 03:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,668
Posted By cigartrader

Lol, I made a wrong turn in Oakland near the area...

Lol, I made a wrong turn in Oakland near the area I needed to be. Now this was 10:30 in the morning and at the stop area on this side street I was approached by three hookers. Can't people live...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-08, 03:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,668
Posted By cigartrader

I picked up this bike in Oakland yesterday...

I picked up this bike in Oakland yesterday afternoon for $170. He added the wheels which are record hubs and tubular rims, new for me. :(

Every single item on the bike is Campagnolo Record /...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-08, 12:03 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,668
Posted By cigartrader

Too lazy to check it out in the dark, another try...

Too lazy to check it out in the dark, another try later in the day light coming up. He says he has the wheels but they're sew ups. I'll give it my best shot to pick it up, he'll lower the price also...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-08, 04:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,668
Posted By cigartrader

Here's the PX10 always wanted one of these since...

Here's the PX10 always wanted one of these since getting the 68 U-08. This one looks like a 74.
Trips to Oakland can get pretty hairy.

http://www.cigarbest.com/sales/peugeot74px101.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-08, 03:37 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,668
Posted By cigartrader

Yep I learned all about checking out frames in...

Yep I learned all about checking out frames in this forum, hope it's straight. There's a Peugeot PX10 in the neighborhood also for $300, older white classic 58cm.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-08, 03:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,668
Posted By cigartrader

The persons pictures don't help me much, I can...

The persons pictures don't help me much, I can see it a 5:00pm. Looks like it might be record parts on it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-08, 03:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,668
Posted By cigartrader

Bottecchia Professional maybe?

It's $200 as is. Why no rail decals?

http://www.cigarbest.com/sales/bottecchiablue1.jpg
http://www.cigarbest.com/sales/bottecchiablue2.jpg
http://www.cigarbest.com/sales/bottecchiablue3.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-08, 12:44 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,163
Posted By cigartrader

forget about it Thanks for the approximate...

forget about it

Thanks for the approximate date 1967-1969.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-08, 10:31 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,163
Posted By cigartrader

Nice! :)

Nice! :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-08, 09:13 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,163
Posted By cigartrader

Genuine but wrong. I almost got rid of that bike,...

Genuine but wrong. I almost got rid of that bike, not good. Sorry

Understand you're looking at a photo on the web without high detail and angles and turns with shades, no 3D live that you can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-08, 08:26 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,163
Posted By cigartrader

"fingertip and finger nail" That's what the...

"fingertip and finger nail"

That's what the mechanic was doing.

Lyotard rat traps, I found NOS for $20.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-08, 08:24 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,163
Posted By cigartrader

Pictures on the internet, it's a big pet peave of...

Pictures on the internet, it's a big pet peave of all my videophile friends at the AVscience forum. Like they say "never trust posted screen shots of an image as being what you'll see live at home."...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-08, 04:08 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,163
Posted By cigartrader

So much for evaluating from pictures on the...

So much for evaluating from pictures on the internet. I know like with this photo the tube does look buckled at the joint so no foul, it's an illusion.
http://www.cigarbest.com/sales/peugeot4.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-08, 12:20 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,163
Posted By cigartrader

Kool stop ok, I was hoping to keep the chrome...

Kool stop ok, I was hoping to keep the chrome holders.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-08, 07:26 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,163
Posted By cigartrader

After having this one it makes me want to try a...

After having this one it makes me want to try a PX10, I'll be hawking craigs list for one. I need brake pads fast, do you owners just slide out the old, if so what and where are you getting the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-08, 08:48 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,163
Posted By cigartrader

Are these original issue brake pads? If so could...

Are these original issue brake pads? If so could be this bike didn't get much use, pretty good for a 40 year old bike find.
http://www.cigarbest.com/sales/peugeot10.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-08, 12:32 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,163
Posted By cigartrader

60s I'm from the sixties. :) I can't find any...

60s I'm from the sixties. :) I can't find any numbers that would help. What places should I look at? Frame is ok I took a T-square to it.

How about upside down....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-08, 10:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,163
Posted By cigartrader

The seller thought it was a 1980 something, these...

The seller thought it was a 1980 something, these Peugeot's can be tuff to figure. Thx
Hope you enjoyed the Peugeot show. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-08, 10:11 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,163
Posted By cigartrader

1435882, flash blots out pictures at night. I...

1435882, flash blots out pictures at night. I looked for serial number info at first but didn't see any.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-08, 08:58 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,163
Posted By cigartrader

So it's and earlier model. They went to the strip...

So it's and earlier model. They went to the strip gold logo later 1977 and on? Someone put Suntours front and rear on it which are great systems, not original though. Pedals are funky also and the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-08, 07:48 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,163
Posted By cigartrader

Peugeot more fun, figure out the year :)

Ok so I bought this White Peugeot locally today for $150. Always loved the white. Some parts are changed but the key thing that looks interesting is the gold light/metal tube script which is a crown...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-08, 06:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,312
Posted By cigartrader

I hope that's true because I'm looking at a no...

I hope that's true because I'm looking at a no name univega with only detail being a diamond on the top of the fork.
http://www.cigarbest.com/sales/unknown1.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-08, 05:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 799
Posted By cigartrader

I took a look at it and it was too beat for me....

I took a look at it and it was too beat for me. Weight seemed good for having some iron in it. Iron pedals also. You're right it didn't feel as good as the Riviera. Now I'm out there looking for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-08, 12:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 799
Posted By cigartrader

Thanks so the Rivera is better I think they were...

Thanks so the Rivera is better I think they were over $300 new. I need another ride maybe I'll pick up that possible Univega/Miyata we talked about.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-08, 11:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 799
Posted By cigartrader

Some of the parts don't look right though they...

Some of the parts don't look right though they are both Shimano, crank looks newer styled. So no double butted frame for this one?
http://www.cigarbest.com/sales/international4.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-08, 10:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 799
Posted By cigartrader

Nishiki International Date ? Pictures

A local party has this bike for $185 and $150 on Ebay now. I bought my Rivera from this person and have an appointment to see it in 2 hours. Any idea on the general date and if it's Chrom molly or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-08, 08:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 441
Posted By cigartrader

Unknown bike w/quality parts

Anyway to figure what make this bike is by the diamond marker on the fork?

Here are the items it has, they want $250 for it.
It has diamond cut-outs on the frame lugs and Campagnolo Brev...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-08, 11:51 AM
Replies: 2,676
Views: 1,137,264
Posted By cigartrader

The hub says sansai sealed system, all the...

The hub says sansai sealed system, all the sprockets did wobble together. I was able to tighten it better with the ring on the outside of the last sprocket. It's better but not perfect. I took some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-08, 03:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,253
Posted By cigartrader

My Bottechia Pro all chrome cleaned up very good....

My Bottechia Pro all chrome cleaned up very good. In the ruff spots I used fine steel wool and chrome cleaner.

http://www.cigarbest.com/sales/bottc3.jpg

Cannondale name my bike is in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-08, 10:25 AM
Replies: 2,676
Views: 1,137,264
Posted By cigartrader

Looking at cog as the wheel is spinning I see it...

Looking at cog as the wheel is spinning I see it wobbling. Took the wheel off and it's a little on the loose side. Can't seem to tighten it and I'm not sure if it's the inner ring that spins tight...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-08, 08:44 PM
Replies: 2,676
Views: 1,137,264
Posted By cigartrader

I picked up a chain skipping problem on this bike...

I picked up a chain skipping problem on this bike with the smallest sprocket. Is there an adjustment on the suntour to tighten the tension? It looks like there might be, there's a cover over the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-08, 11:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,657
Posted By cigartrader

"cb400bill, What is the story behind this chrome...

"cb400bill, What is the story behind this chrome "cannondale"? "

That's a bike which I just found out this week is about a 1968 Bottechia Professional in disguise. :)

Well I had another more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-08, 10:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,657
Posted By cigartrader

No really it is that light, but it's a small...

No really it is that light, but it's a small frame. The scale I use for shipping in my business, it's very accurate. When I first checked my Nisiki Rivera on a bathroom scale I got 22lbs but after...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-08, 06:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,139
Posted By cigartrader

My thanks to the original OP Mike, thanks for...

My thanks to the original OP Mike, thanks for starting the thread buddy. Nice clean bike by the way enjoy. I took my Bottechia out for a ride today in sunny 80 degree California country and it was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-08, 04:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,139
Posted By cigartrader

On this one I thought someone chromed it but...

On this one I thought someone chromed it but looking closely it's probably original. You're right it's the nicest nickle toned chrome I've seen. Not like the Schwinn's I had as a kid.

Edit: I got...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-08, 02:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,139
Posted By cigartrader

Ok no cable guides helped, most of the small...

Ok no cable guides helped, most of the small campy stuff left on the bike says Italy Campagnolo Brev. I took pictures of the fork bearing and seat post.

http://www.cigarbest.com/sales/bottseat.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-08, 10:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,139
Posted By cigartrader

On the bikes I see posted the cables run on top...

On the bikes I see posted the cables run on top of the crank post. On the chrome bottechia in my pictures the cables are set to run under the crank post. Does that pinpoint the date any better for my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-08, 06:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,139
Posted By cigartrader

I'll have to find some Nuovo Record parts and...

I'll have to find some Nuovo Record parts and bring it back. Still not bad for free. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-08, 06:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,657
Posted By cigartrader

It's pretty light for steel. Just weighed it on a...

It's pretty light for steel. Just weighed it on a pro scale and it's just 20lbs. The fame size probably helps, it's only a 30 1/4" standover. My Nishiki on that scale is 24lbs, bigger bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-08, 06:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,139
Posted By cigartrader

Yep some one moved the campy crank and rear...

Yep some one moved the campy crank and rear dérailleur, the other stuff is there and campy. Seat post, fork bearings read campy, front campy dérailleur the quick releases are campy so I figured the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-08, 05:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,657
Posted By cigartrader

The Super Tourer was stolen out of my garage this...

The Super Tourer was stolen out of my garage this year so I tried a Specialized road bike but it was too stiff for me after the raleigh. I have these others now to help so no need to squash down into...
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