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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-23, 11:01 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,169
Posted By Saguaro

The 40th Anniversary Phoenix Turkey Day Ride was...

The 40th Anniversary Phoenix Turkey Day Ride was a complete success! Rode the Tommasini Competizione again. Beautiful weather, great group of riders, and even though a grinch stole our donut holes at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-23, 06:14 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,169
Posted By Saguaro

I’ve ridden South Mountain four times this year....

I’ve ridden South Mountain four times this year. Back in April, I took these shots at Dobbins Overlook. Here you can see the bike with the new headset. I replaced the original Campagnolo Nuovo Record...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-23, 06:37 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,169
Posted By Saguaro

Thank you RCMoeur for your historical insight on...

Thank you RCMoeur for your historical insight on the Phoenix Turkey Day Ride! Let’s definitely keep the tradition alive, it really is a special event 🚴🏻
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-23, 07:23 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,169
Posted By Saguaro

That’s right, Phoenix Turkey Day Ride is right...

That’s right, Phoenix Turkey Day Ride is right around the corner! I can’t believe this thread is 10 years old….I’ll be there once again, looking forward to it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-22, 10:21 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,757
Posted By Saguaro

Such a nice frameset. Similar to you, I scored a...

Such a nice frameset. Similar to you, I scored a mint condition Tommasini Competitzione in 2013, perfect paint and chrome, 8 speed campy. A year ago I installed a Campagnolo Record 11 groupset on it,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-22, 03:37 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,169
Posted By Saguaro

Such a great write up DD! See you next year!

Such a great write up DD! See you next year!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-22, 11:13 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,169
Posted By Saguaro

Another Phoenix Turkey Day Ride in the books! ...

Another Phoenix Turkey Day Ride in the books! Beautiful day, a bit chilly at times, but manageable. Not the biggest group this year but still a good showing. Got to ride with Jeff (@Drillium Dude)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-22, 08:57 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,169
Posted By Saguaro

Great to see all the early interest for this...

Great to see all the early interest for this year’s Phoenix Turkey Day Ride! I’ll be riding it again this year on the Tommasini. I completely rebuilt the bike after last years event. It now sports a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-21, 09:54 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,169
Posted By Saguaro

Phoenix Turkey Day Ride 2021

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Downtown Phoenix at Dawn...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-21, 04:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,902
Posted By Saguaro

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/e3fad3c8_49dd_41a6_8b60_948513f96ed5_464feef10a48e8a142368541bdf8d58a6080ac8f.jpeg

I’ve got Compass Stampede Pass Extralights on my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-20, 07:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,904
Posted By Saguaro

Yes, this hub is designed to have minimal dish,...

Yes, this hub is designed to have minimal dish, producing a stronger wheel, hence the exposed axle on the non-drive side.

The shell width is 52.5 mm. This one is 40 hole. I believe the freewheel...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-20, 06:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,904
Posted By Saguaro

+1 Here is a photo of my 2012 Phil Wood...

+1

Here is a photo of my 2012 Phil Wood Touring Hub with a Suntour 7 speed freewheel loosely threaded on. You can see how substantial the axle is. Probably overkill for the OP’s application, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-20, 09:16 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,131,216
Posted By Saguaro

That is a beautiful bike.

That is a beautiful bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-20, 12:12 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,011
Posted By Saguaro

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/0ee1e0a7_eca9_448a_9ba3_cc73e3fcb4e2_733d3b42bde568e242aa9dd31e209467849699a9.jpeg
1991 Tommasini Competitzione with Quattro Colori...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-20, 07:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,684
Posted By Saguaro

That is a Gilles Berthoud Decaleur H-91. Here is...

That is a Gilles Berthoud Decaleur H-91. Here is a view of the decaleur and the Crane Suzue brass bell from the other side.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-20, 10:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,684
Posted By Saguaro

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/912db9a3_5137_44aa_8bae_d30572d404ac_97cc79218201892028d8e53da0d6c54a452a26b1.jpeg
A Crane Suzue brass bell is a beautiful and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-20, 06:59 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 53,354
Posted By Saguaro

Just to be clear, it’s East Sonoran Desert Drive...

Just to be clear, it’s East Sonoran Desert Drive that changes to East Dove Valley Road as you go west. It’s a great way to get to Anthem from downtown via 12th Street / Cave Creek Road if you’re up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-20, 09:14 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 53,354
Posted By Saguaro

Thank you for your kind words! I’m truly...

Thank you for your kind words! I’m truly fortunate to have been able to hang on to this bike after all these years and give it a new life.

The bridge photos were taken on Sonoran Desert Drive...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-20, 11:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,399
Posted By Saguaro

I’m a fan of modern lights on my vintage bikes....

I’m a fan of modern lights on my vintage bikes. The Gemini Duo is a very bright LED headlight with three brightness settings and an external 2-cell battery pack in the front bag.

Eventually, I’d...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-17, 01:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,825
Posted By Saguaro

The Tommasini Comp in the linked Flickr folder...

The Tommasini Comp in the linked Flickr folder has the same details as my 1991 Tommasini Competizione. I suspect they are the same model with a slightly different name and very different paint...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-16, 12:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,781
Posted By Saguaro

Try something like this: ...

Try something like this:

https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8293/7817452800_27b93f3e4f_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/cUNumY)

This is something I cooked up with a collection of parts. Use an extra long...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-15, 04:52 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 53,354
Posted By Saguaro

The Cresta is complete! I was able to score an...

The Cresta is complete! I was able to score an Acorn Medium Saddlebag last month and replaced the Acorn Tool Roll with it. I think it balances out the bike quite nicely. These photos were taken...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-14, 11:28 PM
Replies: 363
Views: 120,932
Posted By Saguaro

1982 Nishiki Cresta with Honjo Le Paon aluminum...

1982 Nishiki Cresta with Honjo Le Paon aluminum fenders. These are the faceted ones similar to Zeppelins. Major PITA to install but well worth the effort.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-14, 11:32 PM
Replies: 727
Views: 209,774
Posted By Saguaro

1991 Tommasini Competizione ...

1991 Tommasini Competizione

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3716/12209097225_a9dff0558f_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/jASPfi)[/url]

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2865/12209491694_45a762b7d6_b.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-13, 12:18 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,169
Posted By Saguaro

The downhill was awesome as always! Couldn't ask...

The downhill was awesome as always! Couldn't ask for better weather. Pictures as promised:

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2834/11104356405_83cba559a3_b.jpg...
Forum: Touring
08-22-13, 05:59 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,622,492
Posted By Saguaro

My 1982 Nishiki Cresta: ...

My 1982 Nishiki Cresta:

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5483/9487214435_460f57cd83_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76883232@N02/9487214435/)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-13, 08:32 PM
Replies: 2,676
Views: 1,136,058
Posted By Saguaro

Sweet bikes.

Sweet bikes.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-23-13, 12:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,282
Posted By Saguaro

C&V Century Bikes

Yesterday I accomplished a long standing goal to ride over 100 miles in a single ride on my 1982 Nishiki Cresta. I rode 101.6 miles mostly on the Arizona Canal bike trail in Phoenix, Arizona. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-12, 02:34 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,131,216
Posted By Saguaro

Thanks! The frame was manufactured by...

Thanks!

The frame was manufactured by Kawamura Cycles, Japan for the U.S. market.
Serial No. KB 108541
Champion No. 2 chrome moly steel butted tubes.

Here's the link to my 1982 Nishiki Cresta...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-12, 02:40 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 53,354
Posted By Saguaro

1982 Nishiki Cresta

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8433/7817444724_2597e35235_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76883232@N02/7817444724/)

Well, where to begin? I started this project 15 months ago in May 2011. At...
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