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09-24-20, 06:03 PM
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Yes, it's not set up, I'd just taken off a Ti-Swift which never worked for me. Mind you I do like some rise at the nose which is why I plonked it on like that.
Mind you, this used to be my fave and it is in position so I'm going to take the liberty of posting my Centurion track and it's Swallow. Perhaps I should check things out down there??
Mind you, this used to be my fave and it is in position so I'm going to take the liberty of posting my Centurion track and it's Swallow. Perhaps I should check things out down there??
09-24-20, 06:37 PM
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Of all the bikes that have come in and out, these are the two ... probably in order.
'82 Miyata 912
1980ish Bertoni Superlight
'82 Miyata 912
1980ish Bertoni Superlight
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09-24-20, 06:48 PM
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It would have to be the Colnago. It's a bike I wanted since I first started riding in the late 70's and it's the first Vintage bike I've built up.
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09-24-20, 06:48 PM
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1980 Trek 414. It no longer has that hammock of a saddle.
Oddly, it's the one I reach for, the other two being a 79 Trek 930 and a 92 Paramount PDG5. All of them nice rides. But this one never has any issues. The last time I rode the 930, the crank arm fell off. Then there was the rd coming apart, the front tire blowout--always something. The brake lever hoods on the Paramount are disintegrating and sticky, and I never remember it until I'm riding it. And this one has a set of road wheels and a set of gravel wheels. Just a steady rider.
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09-24-20, 07:40 PM
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Tri-color/half-moon cage
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09-24-20, 11:51 PM
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This has been my favorite ride for several years now. It's a 1984 Centurion Elite GT 15 in "Super Metallic Bronze". I picked it up in rough shape for $50 and planned on cleaning it up to flip it, but I soon began falling in love with it. Lucky for me it happened to be my size, and after a bit of work I was finally able to take it out and ride it for the very first time. That's when I knew... She was a keeper!
It's the most comfortable bike I've ever ridden for sure, and I find it to be absolutely gorgeous too! It handles beautifully whether it's loaded down, or not, and it's nearly impossible for me to ride it without grinning from ear to ear lol. I also really love how practical and capable it is. It's basically become my do-it-all daily rider for everything from leisurely neighborhood cruises, to commuting to job sites loaded down with all of my tools. While she's no lightweight racer, she definitely doesn't feel overly heavy, sluggish, or cumbersome at all either. Quite the opposite actually! Even with all of the racks and bags and stuff on, she still flies!
I am NOT a rich man, so it's been a slow going project since day one, and I don't think I'll ever be able to call it 100% finished, but that's alright by me. Keeps me excited about it! I do currently have a beautiful pair of SunTour Le Tech derailleurs waiting to be installed on it, and I'd like to add full fenders, better tires, and a lighting system in the future too. Man I love this bike!
It's the most comfortable bike I've ever ridden for sure, and I find it to be absolutely gorgeous too! It handles beautifully whether it's loaded down, or not, and it's nearly impossible for me to ride it without grinning from ear to ear lol. I also really love how practical and capable it is. It's basically become my do-it-all daily rider for everything from leisurely neighborhood cruises, to commuting to job sites loaded down with all of my tools. While she's no lightweight racer, she definitely doesn't feel overly heavy, sluggish, or cumbersome at all either. Quite the opposite actually! Even with all of the racks and bags and stuff on, she still flies!
I am NOT a rich man, so it's been a slow going project since day one, and I don't think I'll ever be able to call it 100% finished, but that's alright by me. Keeps me excited about it! I do currently have a beautiful pair of SunTour Le Tech derailleurs waiting to be installed on it, and I'd like to add full fenders, better tires, and a lighting system in the future too. Man I love this bike!
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09-25-20, 06:55 AM
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This has been my favorite ride for several years now. It's a 1984 Centurion Elite GT 15 in "Super Metallic Bronze". I picked it up in rough shape for $50 and planned on cleaning it up to flip it, but I soon began falling in love with it. Lucky for me it happened to be my size, and after a bit of work I was finally able to take it out and ride it for the very first time. That's when I knew... She was a keeper!
It's the most comfortable bike I've ever ridden for sure, and I find it to be absolutely gorgeous too! It handles beautifully whether it's loaded down, or not, and it's nearly impossible for me to ride it without grinning from ear to ear lol. I also really love how practical and capable it is. It's basically become my do-it-all daily rider for everything from leisurely neighborhood cruises, to commuting to job sites loaded down with all of my tools. While she's no lightweight racer, she definitely doesn't feel overly heavy, sluggish, or cumbersome at all either. Quite the opposite actually! Even with all of the racks and bags and stuff on, she still flies!
It's the most comfortable bike I've ever ridden for sure, and I find it to be absolutely gorgeous too! It handles beautifully whether it's loaded down, or not, and it's nearly impossible for me to ride it without grinning from ear to ear lol. I also really love how practical and capable it is. It's basically become my do-it-all daily rider for everything from leisurely neighborhood cruises, to commuting to job sites loaded down with all of my tools. While she's no lightweight racer, she definitely doesn't feel overly heavy, sluggish, or cumbersome at all either. Quite the opposite actually! Even with all of the racks and bags and stuff on, she still flies!
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
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09-25-20, 07:29 AM
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Probably this, it's not the best looking of my bikes by far, very much a Heinz 57 and it probably isn't the best at any one thing but it does them ALL very well. It will never be for sale while I'm able to ride.
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09-25-20, 08:12 AM
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1985 Cdale SR900. It’s in far from its original state, but I can ride it just about anywhere due to squeezing in 28mm tires, yet I can still impress my kids when I put the hammer down and pull away from them! 
(And I still think this frame is just a thing of beauty.)
(And I still think this frame is just a thing of beauty.)
09-25-20, 08:30 AM
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Oh, I thought we were just talking about criteria in general. As I became more and more involved with cycling, I developed an appreciation for classic/vintage bikes...much like a car enthusiast develops an appreciation for classic vintage cars, but instead of building a hot rod I wanted to build up a bike. When doing this, I applied my criteria outlined above. Frame material - Columbus Steel, Components - Campagnolo Record/Super Record ...modern 11 speed, Aesthetics - Standard geometry with Precisa front fork. This resulted in my first and only build so far.
Colnago Master Olympic Art Decor with Record 11.
Colnago Master Olympic Art Decor with Record 11.
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09-25-20, 10:48 AM
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At the moment the Masi Team 3V tho I have no reason for it with the Colnago Super, the Masi Nuova Strada, and one of a kind Caylor right beside it. But it is green and I like green bikes for another unknown reason. This is old pic - now it's DA 8-spd with dt shifters
09-25-20, 11:07 AM
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Well if by favorite it's the one that feels best under me out on the road then hands down it's the modern build Girodana Xl Super. I have two and the other is a much lighter build with higher end Campagnolo parts on it. But this one feels the best out on the road over all my other bikes!
90's Giordana XL Super, Excell Podium tubing, 11 speed Athena and Shamal wheels.
Now my favorite for just how beautiful I think it looks is this one.
1985 Fuji Opus III with Superbe Pro.
90's Giordana XL Super, Excell Podium tubing, 11 speed Athena and Shamal wheels.
Now my favorite for just how beautiful I think it looks is this one.
1985 Fuji Opus III with Superbe Pro.
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09-25-20, 11:43 AM
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But, then again...
I just took Celeste out for a lunchtime ride around Fleming Field and the surrounding neighborhood.
She combines beauty with a lively road-feel and efficient gearing that the Pashley Path Racer cannot match. Sometimes I think that my favorite bike is the one I am riding at any given moment. I suppose that, if I kept a log, I might find that I choose one over the others more often, but it would be a very close contest. And the projects I have in the queue for this winter are bound to shake up the order come Spring next year. It's such a nice problem to have!
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She combines beauty with a lively road-feel and efficient gearing that the Pashley Path Racer cannot match. Sometimes I think that my favorite bike is the one I am riding at any given moment. I suppose that, if I kept a log, I might find that I choose one over the others more often, but it would be a very close contest. And the projects I have in the queue for this winter are bound to shake up the order come Spring next year. It's such a nice problem to have!
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09-25-20, 11:50 AM
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I keep coming back to this one, the '02 Mercian Vincitore custom road fixed-gear. After experimenting with different tires and a White Industries Dos Eno freewheel, I set it back up with 28 mm Paselas, 16/18T fixed cogs and the stained and scarred SKS fenders I first mounted on it in 2003 and started riding it again. No matter what else I ride, when I'm in the saddle of this bike I'm home.
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09-25-20, 12:39 PM
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Curiously, my favorite isn't the one I ride most often (at least this year), but if I had to pick one and only one...
It's just always comfortable, always reliable, and it doesn't hurt that it feels so understated and elegant.
It's just always comfortable, always reliable, and it doesn't hurt that it feels so understated and elegant.
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09-25-20, 06:43 PM
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The ‘71 International Gugificazione is currently ‘in the shop’ having a replacement rack built. That one’s got to be my favorite of the favorites. Having it out of commission for the time being has allowed ample saddle time on a few of the others, and the ‘83 Woodrup has risen to the top lately.
Handling that straddles the line between stable and lively, nice 32 mm tires with latex tubes, wide gear range, springy and comfortable 753 tubing with a good fit...what’s not to like?
Handling that straddles the line between stable and lively, nice 32 mm tires with latex tubes, wide gear range, springy and comfortable 753 tubing with a good fit...what’s not to like?
09-25-20, 06:48 PM
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That was the idea, but I didn't state it very forcefully. Besides, who can argue when people are posting such cool and well-loved bikes!
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09-25-20, 09:24 PM
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Exactly what I was thinking. Tomorrow, I may choose another bike for a different ride, and decide that I made exactly the right choice! It's like being some kind of sultan, or a sheik or whatever -puzzling over your harem... Hmmm... which one do I want tonight?
The genius of this thread lies in our own indecision: we get to see each other's best bikes, on different days, for different reasons... I mean, is there any better "net" than that?
Bravo, Golden Boy!
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09-25-20, 10:31 PM
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This has been my favorite ride for several years now. It's a 1984 Centurion Elite GT 15 in "Super Metallic Bronze". I picked it up in rough shape for $50 and planned on cleaning it up to flip it, but I soon began falling in love with it. Lucky for me it happened to be my size, and after a bit of work I was finally able to take it out and ride it for the very first time. That's when I knew... She was a keeper!
It's the most comfortable bike I've ever ridden for sure, and I find it to be absolutely gorgeous too! It handles beautifully whether it's loaded down, or not, and it's nearly impossible for me to ride it without grinning from ear to ear lol. I also really love how practical and capable it is. It's basically become my do-it-all daily rider for everything from leisurely neighborhood cruises, to commuting to job sites loaded down with all of my tools. While she's no lightweight racer, she definitely doesn't feel overly heavy, sluggish, or cumbersome at all either. Quite the opposite actually! Even with all of the racks and bags and stuff on, she still flies!
I am NOT a rich man, so it's been a slow going project since day one, and I don't think I'll ever be able to call it 100% finished, but that's alright by me. Keeps me excited about it! I do currently have a beautiful pair of SunTour Le Tech derailleurs waiting to be installed on it, and I'd like to add full fenders, better tires, and a lighting system in the future too. Man I love this bike!
It's the most comfortable bike I've ever ridden for sure, and I find it to be absolutely gorgeous too! It handles beautifully whether it's loaded down, or not, and it's nearly impossible for me to ride it without grinning from ear to ear lol. I also really love how practical and capable it is. It's basically become my do-it-all daily rider for everything from leisurely neighborhood cruises, to commuting to job sites loaded down with all of my tools. While she's no lightweight racer, she definitely doesn't feel overly heavy, sluggish, or cumbersome at all either. Quite the opposite actually! Even with all of the racks and bags and stuff on, she still flies!
I am NOT a rich man, so it's been a slow going project since day one, and I don't think I'll ever be able to call it 100% finished, but that's alright by me. Keeps me excited about it! I do currently have a beautiful pair of SunTour Le Tech derailleurs waiting to be installed on it, and I'd like to add full fenders, better tires, and a lighting system in the future too. Man I love this bike!
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09-25-20, 11:39 PM
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I also need to grow the balls to try figuring out how to switch the cam around in my SunTour Symmetric shifters so that they'll work properly with the "high normal" Le Tech front derailleur. Fear of opening that can of worms is the main reason these derailleurs aren't on the bike already. Well, that and the fact that I always have way too many projects going at once lol.
09-26-20, 12:39 AM
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This one. 1965 (approx.) Cinelli Special Corsa (yes, repainted) with Campy 10sp triple. What's not to love?
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09-26-20, 12:42 AM
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Beautiful bike, Joe. Sorry I didn't get to see it (and you) this year. Here's to April in Cambria 2021.
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