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12-18-23, 06:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,464
Posted By celesteguy

Here's my Course. Not an Edge, but basically the...

Here's my Course. Not an Edge, but basically the exact same frame, 853

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Replies: 45
Views: 2,235
Posted By celesteguy

Awesome bikes! Looks like late 80s Giro...

Awesome bikes!

Looks like late 80s Giro models to me, but not sure.

The components are nice Italian components (Campagnolo) which will draw a higher price. I wouldn't bother to sell them as a...
12-01-23, 01:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 401
Posted By celesteguy

There is no fork, unfortunately, but it has a...

There is no fork, unfortunately, but it has a chromed driveside chainstay, so I imagine a chrome fork would do well with the frame. Currently waiting to hear back from seller.
11-07-23, 10:49 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 34,032
Posted By celesteguy

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GT Course 853 with Campy in "Atomic Carbon" if I recall correctly. I...
11-01-23, 12:01 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,525
Posted By celesteguy

My girlfriend at the time's Bianchi was stolen...

My girlfriend at the time's Bianchi was stolen from a bike rack in front of her studio while she was working inside. It had a Brooks saddle and Shimano 600/Sante components. Near and dear to her. She...
10-31-23, 11:28 PM
Replies: 2,264
Views: 773,701
Posted By celesteguy

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Serotta Atlanta in size 58L (58 c-c top and seat tube)

Slightly too...
09-04-23, 10:58 AM
Replies: 433
Views: 20,249
Posted By celesteguy

My friend asked me to build him a beater bike so...

My friend asked me to build him a beater bike so I came up with this digging through the parts bin.

An American company posing as an Italian one, and manufactured in Japan has got to be worth some...
09-03-23, 12:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 955
Posted By celesteguy

Bianchi ELOS 59cm (57 c-c)

Never thought I'd sell this bike, but here it goes.

Bianchi Reparto Corse Columbus ELOS frameset in size 59. Seat tube measures 57cm c-c and top tube measures 57.5cm c-c. Frame weighs 4.1 lbs....
Replies: 22
Views: 3,433
Posted By celesteguy

Nicely done. That frame deserved a new life for...

Nicely done. That frame deserved a new life for sure.
08-09-23, 03:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 381
Posted By celesteguy

1988 Schwinn Circuit 56cm

If you know, then you know.

Mostly original (rear derailleur replaced) Circuit circa 88. Size 56cm. Columbus tubes. Sante group including headset and hubs (and skewers!), however the rear...
04-20-23, 04:47 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,213
Posted By celesteguy

Thank you everybody for the comments, especially...

Thank you everybody for the comments, especially those with framebuilding knowledge/experience. Just wanted to build a dialouge around this to consider my options.

I have a framebuilder friend...
Forum: For Sale
03-14-23, 06:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,107
Posted By celesteguy

Nicely done. These are fantastic bikes

Nicely done. These are fantastic bikes
Forum: For Sale
03-07-23, 09:12 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,342
Posted By celesteguy

California central coast. San Luis Obispo county

California central coast. San Luis Obispo county
Forum: Commuting
02-20-23, 08:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,016
Posted By celesteguy

I love a road bike as a commuter. Gives you the...

I love a road bike as a commuter. Gives you the option to leave the house a little bit late.
02-17-23, 11:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,311
Posted By celesteguy

These are excellent rides with comfortable...

These are excellent rides with comfortable geometry. They look great too. Glws
02-14-23, 11:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,085
Posted By celesteguy

Yes, thank you, they are Mavic Open 4cd Not...

Yes, thank you, they are Mavic Open 4cd

Not sure what I was thinking with Araya. Good eye, shoota.
02-13-23, 09:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,085
Posted By celesteguy

How about 325 shipped? Would like to move these...

How about 325 shipped? Would like to move these parts so I don't start another build :)
01-31-23, 10:19 AM
Replies: 604
Views: 75,158
Posted By celesteguy

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RetroMod Univega Gran Rally
01-30-23, 10:28 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 389
Posted By celesteguy

FS: Lemond Buenos Aires 853

Trying this as a frameset instead of complete.

$275 shipped to conti US

Nice Reynolds 853 frameset with carbon fork. 1 1/8 steer tube (Cane Creek headset included). English threaded BB shell....
Replies: 15
Views: 1,203
Posted By celesteguy

Around 1,000 is a fair price, but you will have...

Around 1,000 is a fair price, but you will have to wait for anything over $850. I've seen regular models languish up there on CL for $600. You have a premium model. Like the first response said, its...
01-13-23, 01:24 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,154
Posted By celesteguy

This is straight up bike porn. Shame on you, sir.

This is straight up bike porn. Shame on you, sir.
01-08-23, 01:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,958
Posted By celesteguy

Any/all credibility now out the window

Any/all credibility now out the window
01-08-23, 11:28 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,958
Posted By celesteguy

I respect and agree with Steel Charlie on this....

I respect and agree with Steel Charlie on this. Not just because he's right about the barcons (if you're going to reposition all the way to the end of the drops to shift, you might as reach to the...
01-07-23, 10:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,958
Posted By celesteguy

If it were mine, I'd go with the current gen sora...

If it were mine, I'd go with the current gen sora or tiagra. Even claris, honestly. The frame is in nice shape but nothing special that warrants an Italian group or a high tier group. Not that you...
12-28-22, 02:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 976
Posted By celesteguy

Group has SOLD Thanks very much

Group has SOLD
Thanks very much
Forum: For Sale
08-17-22, 02:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,298
Posted By celesteguy

Good eye, tricky. The tires state 28mm, but they...

Good eye, tricky. The tires state 28mm, but they measure 30mm and fit comfortably. It would be a stretch to fit 32s I think. Calipers are similarly maxed out here. But this is one of the reasons I...
Forum: For Sale
08-11-22, 11:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,488
Posted By celesteguy

Update: the wheels are now matching Ultegra hubs...

Update: the wheels are now matching Ultegra hubs with Mavic Open Pro rims. Pretty light weight set up. $750 includes shipping
Forum: For Sale
07-21-22, 11:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,488
Posted By celesteguy

FS: Serotta Atlanta w/Ultegra 58cm

Selling this Serotta in size 58L. The frame is Colorado Concept Reynolds steel and measures 58cm from c-c on the top tube as well as seat tube. Very nice shaped tubes and stays with Serotta lugs....
10-10-21, 04:24 PM
Replies: 302
Views: 27,621
Posted By celesteguy

My favorite bike with some of my favorite...

My favorite bike with some of my favorite graffiti

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10-08-21, 12:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 651
Posted By celesteguy

Almost Halloween- Post a Spooky pic of your C & V Bike!

Trying to get into the Halloween spirit? Lets see some spooky pics of your C and V bikes!

Here's my 1998 Bianchi CX hanging out in the graveyard. Too scary...
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07-25-21, 10:09 PM
Replies: 1,411
Views: 490,781
Posted By celesteguy

Holy crap, this thing is cool! Perfect bike......

Holy crap, this thing is cool! Perfect bike... Lucky son in law!
05-15-21, 08:52 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,699,078
Posted By celesteguy

I did a Giant Innova 700c hybrid drop conversion...

I did a Giant Innova 700c hybrid drop conversion and it rode beautifully. Would reccomend.
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03-11-21, 08:09 PM
Replies: 8,312
Views: 3,080,421
Posted By celesteguy

Stripped my race bike of the SRAM Red 10 speed...

Stripped my race bike of the SRAM Red 10 speed group and carbon bits and put it onto a recently purchased late 90s Bianchi reparto corse cyclocross frame. With super light wheelset for road use and a...
02-28-21, 07:32 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,699,078
Posted By celesteguy

The work in progress: ...

The work in progress:

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Evnentually 650b with full Sram...
02-28-21, 07:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,696
Posted By celesteguy

I love those Modolos. I get plenty of power out...

I love those Modolos. I get plenty of power out of mine with kool stop pads on them.

That Ofmega headset is the hotness though. At least as good looking as the Campy Athena headsets of similar...
05-31-20, 07:59 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 20,336
Posted By celesteguy

I'll have to wait until August 53rd to post my...

I'll have to wait until August 53rd to post my Reynolds frames.
05-27-20, 02:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 831
Posted By celesteguy

I had 4 spoke nipples come completely loose on me...

I had 4 spoke nipples come completely loose on me on the front wheel about 2 weeks ago. On that same ride, I had a broken spoke in the rear. Obviously the front spokes didnt have the correct tension,...
05-24-20, 04:55 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 18,680
Posted By celesteguy

No one has said it, so I'll say it: gorgeous bike...

No one has said it, so I'll say it: gorgeous bike and really nice build. The GRX Di2 levers are imo the best looking levers for drop bars. If they weren't so utterly out of my price range, I would...
05-21-20, 12:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,486
Posted By celesteguy

Ah, thank you. I think I didnt price it...

Ah, thank you. I think I didnt price it subliminally because I want to hang onto those. I could build a complete bike around a water bottle cage if you let me! But the bar and stem are $65. Both...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-20, 06:07 PM
Replies: 3,256
Views: 630,519
Posted By celesteguy

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Nice gravel road on the California central coast from my ride this morning
04-17-20, 08:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 794
Posted By celesteguy

Cool, build. That will be a very rewarding ride...

Cool, build. That will be a very rewarding ride once you're done with it! I dont know much about single speed set ups, so I cant help with the chain line alignment question.
As far as the seatpost...
04-10-20, 07:50 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 23,754
Posted By celesteguy

I think steel bikes are seen as "common". That's...

I think steel bikes are seen as "common". That's how I looked at them when I started riding. I had vintage steel, which to me at the time was the same thing as new steel. I thought only suckers would...
04-09-20, 11:44 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 24,210
Posted By celesteguy

Here is mine: ...

Here is mine:
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It weighs 3 or 4 tons, but it is incredibly responsive,...
03-30-20, 02:19 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 24,544
Posted By celesteguy

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02-26-20, 07:11 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,717
Posted By celesteguy

Nice score! Those are very nice riders, I quickly...

Nice score! Those are very nice riders, I quickly fell in love with one of those that I picked up last year. Good job not passing it up at that price. Enjoy!
02-17-20, 10:08 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 27,327
Posted By celesteguy

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Nothing fancy, but I'm pretty proud of this job since it's just black...
02-14-20, 04:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,624
Posted By celesteguy

Thank you for the replies! That picture says it...

Thank you for the replies! That picture says it all, so I think I'll refrain from any custom paint touch ups or removals.
01-03-20, 03:05 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 13,060
Posted By celesteguy

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I found this Voyageur SP on CL this summer...
01-03-20, 02:37 PM
Replies: 5,445
Views: 3,873,506
Posted By celesteguy

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My brother was gifted this hybrid and passed it along to me. I swapped...
01-03-20, 02:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,417
Posted By celesteguy

30 miles of New Years gravel on a textbook...

30 miles of New Years gravel on a textbook perfect So CA chamber of commerce day! 60’s and blue sunny skies.

Dude, nice looking bike and the ride sounds great too.
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