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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-22, 04:11 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,136
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

That is my Giotto Cinelli. Perhaps the oldest...

That is my Giotto Cinelli. Perhaps the oldest Cinelli in North America. I was there physically but not fully there mentally.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-11-21, 03:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,538
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

Sorry for the very late response. I used to live...

Sorry for the very late response. I used to live in Treviso and would often pass by Ciclo Piave when bringing my car to my mechanic Toni (it was a Fiat) who lived a few blocks over. I had them build...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-17, 11:50 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 49,820
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

Does a Giotto Cinelli count? It predates Cino...

Does a Giotto Cinelli count? It predates Cino Cinelli bikes and were only sold for less than 2 years in the 40's before Cino bought out his brother and set up his own manufacturing, marketing. sales...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-17, 01:02 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 24,090
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

I have a few De Rosa bikes that I ride reasonably...

I have a few De Rosa bikes that I ride reasonably often. The one that leaves me with the biggest smile after or while riding is this one:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-17, 09:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,856
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

Knowing how almost all of the Italian shops...

Knowing how almost all of the Italian shops worked back in the day (and even today), this frame was more than likely ordered and partially paid for by Greg Honn with Alberto giving Greg some rather...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-15, 04:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,093
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

why settle for a titanium quill stem when you can...

why settle for a titanium quill stem when you can get a combination quill stem with titamium handlebar curve?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-13, 12:13 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,268
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

Ed, Some people are simple blind. There was...

Ed,

Some people are simple blind. There was a huge sign in the lobby saying where everything was located, the hotel staff was very gracious in pointing people where to go. I checked with the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-18-12, 06:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,190
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

I live about an hour's drive away from Bruce but...

I live about an hour's drive away from Bruce but still ship by UPS (less than $15 in shipping each way). I forgot to factor in Sandy, but if it has been hit, this is all the more reason to put a bit...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-18-12, 02:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,190
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

I have seen more disastrous paint jobs from body...

I have seen more disastrous paint jobs from body shops than from anywhere else. The reason is that painting a flat surface requires a completely different motion than what you do when you paint small...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-18-12, 12:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,190
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

I have had good results from the Color Factory in...

I have had good results from the Color Factory in Waretown NJ. More than acceptable quality at an affordable price. Give Bruce a call: 609-242-0665. I never spent $200 with Bruce, even when there...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-12, 07:56 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 12,657
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

TA cages were used almost everywhere back in the...

TA cages were used almost everywhere back in the day and look the part for almost any restoration. There are few modern bottle cages that suit restorations of pre-80's bikes, so the ones that can be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-12, 07:49 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 10,361
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

I delivered newspapers (Ottawa Citizen) from age...

I delivered newspapers (Ottawa Citizen) from age 12 to 17. I started delivering in a well-established neighborhood with about 35 customers and when a new neighboring sub-development was built, I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-12, 01:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,365
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

Better yet is the matching stem 247759 which is...

Better yet is the matching stem 247759 which is drilled out internally and has an opening on the top through which the drilling was achieved.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-12, 08:40 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,262
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

That is a Falck tubing decal. Generally straight...

That is a Falck tubing decal. Generally straight gauge, Chrome manganese alloy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-11, 10:20 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 25,335
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

Sorry John, you have hit upon on of my pet...

Sorry John, you have hit upon on of my pet peeves, the incorrect use of foreign language words. You mean to use the word Cachet here. A cache is a "hide" or "storage place". Another very frequent...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-10, 10:58 PM
Replies: 727
Views: 209,031
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

Another 100% Italian bike

Another 100% Italian bike
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-10, 10:53 PM
Replies: 727
Views: 209,031
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

A product of Faliberto Esposito

A product of Faliberto Esposito
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-10, 10:12 PM
Replies: 727
Views: 209,031
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

All Eye-talian 'cept for the saddle, and at least...

All Eye-talian 'cept for the saddle, and at least it is a Brooks Campagnolo...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-10, 11:26 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,614
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

In my opinion, what makes a De Rosa a De Rosa is...

In my opinion, what makes a De Rosa a De Rosa is the geometry and tubing combination. The EL-OS will be a bit lighter than an SLX but will not make a sufficient enough difference to limit yourself to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-07, 10:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,580
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

Just because you didn't get the information that...

Just because you didn't get the information that you wanted the first time around does not mean that it will change this time around. I can guarantee that the name is neither a first name nor Carla,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-06, 07:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,264
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

Threads in Italian is "F"iletti.

Threads in Italian is "F"iletti.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-04, 10:59 PM
Replies: 586
Views: 207,541
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

Sekine were indeed initially made in Japan. They...

Sekine were indeed initially made in Japan. They did however build quite a few bikes in Manitoba Canada. They set up in Canada to avoid the insanely high duties that were imposed on imported bikes in...
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