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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 401
Posted By JackJohn

Selle Italia “Turbo B. Hinault”

Hi all,
I recently got this Selle Italia “Turbo B. Hinault” saddle in black suede, definitely never used.

It is shorter than another Turbo model I had and weighs 335 grams.
Also, the rail clamp...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-23, 03:51 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,413
Posted By JackJohn

Frame just received. Cable guides work is...

Frame just received. Cable guides work is visible, and the frame looks it has been repainted, even though a long time ago. There’s a 35M stamped just beneath the serial number. Puzzling feature, the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-23, 07:48 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,413
Posted By JackJohn

WM700xxxx the frame is in France…

WM700xxxx
the frame is in France…
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-23, 06:05 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,316
Posted By JackJohn

Ok, I purchased the catalog a few months ago,...

Ok, I purchased the catalog a few months ago, will scan and send it over soon…

PS: to better undestand one of the top-range French models, last year I did a comparison study between the MKV Team...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-23, 03:08 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,379
Posted By JackJohn

Oh well, I might have one for you… will pm...

Oh well, I might have one for you… will pm details…
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-23, 02:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 472
Posted By JackJohn

I regularly used this doc and even made me a...

I regularly used this doc and even made me a summarized scheme pinned in my garage…...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-23, 06:42 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,379
Posted By JackJohn

…so… what are your picks??? ;)

…so… what are your picks??? ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-22, 03:50 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,751
Posted By JackJohn

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1120x2000/7ee28b01_5067_48c6_add0_aeb2ad5e75cd_338dd7368c4ed099ae924bf6aec8407641405ec9.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-22, 02:44 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,439
Posted By JackJohn

+1 for Jagwire online wherever they are well...

+1 for Jagwire online wherever they are well priced, good quality for my needs and different color options.

Having said that, I’m considering moving from individual to batch purchases, i.e. a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-22, 08:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,414
Posted By JackJohn

Nice blue this PXN, clean frame! Generally I’m...

Nice blue this PXN, clean frame! Generally I’m not particularly fond of this post-’78 Peugeot livery, but in this color it’s fine.

Out of curiosity, what’s the inscription under the BB shell?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-22, 03:21 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,960
Posted By JackJohn

No one dared yet to guess my mysterious tool, now...

No one dared yet to guess my mysterious tool, now I’m definitely curious :foo:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-22, 03:10 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 9,493
Posted By JackJohn

Wilier Superleggera Ramata for me at the top of...

Wilier Superleggera Ramata for me at the top of the ranking:
https://wilier.com/fr/my2023/int/velos-endurance/velos-de-route/superleggera
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-22, 04:29 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 5,965
Posted By JackJohn

Partial to: 1) “Gios blue” Gios 2) “Ramata”...

Partial to:
1) “Gios blue” Gios
2) “Ramata” Wilier
3) “Celeste” Bianchi
4) Black De Rosa and Raleigh
5) “1960s Rose Violine” pink Mercier
6) Whatever other beautiful color and bike
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-22, 02:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,182
Posted By JackJohn

That’s a beautiful bike and you did an excellent...

That’s a beautiful bike and you did an excellent job with the build, enjoy the ride!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-22, 02:17 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,751
Posted By JackJohn

Registration done for Eroica Gaiole Oct. 2,...

Registration done for Eroica Gaiole Oct. 2, hopefully I’ll be there…
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-22, 02:47 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,564
Posted By JackJohn

Niiice find, so clean, congrats. Not much to add,...

Niiice find, so clean, congrats. Not much to add, 100% agree with what has been said. Definitely a ‘72 (maybe ‘73) model, racing oriented so IMHO doesn’t deserve light/generator, rack or pie plate,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-22, 07:20 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,544
Posted By JackJohn

Liberia tubing on an Oscar Egg, initially thought...

Liberia tubing on an Oscar Egg, initially thought charlatan was the word, but then smiled and saw that rather as self-irony… or maybe I’m too naive…...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-22, 10:10 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,951
Posted By JackJohn

Did lot of research over the last days to try to...

Did lot of research over the last days to try to understand the potential differences in Reynold tubes and their use on high end Raleigh models in the late 70s.

After reading lots of infos here on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-22, 04:22 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,656
Posted By JackJohn

I believe knowing the proper professional method...

I believe knowing the proper professional method and the diy method are complementary rather than conflicting information to have at hand. The pro tells how it “should” be done to avoid minor or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-22, 04:43 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,951
Posted By JackJohn

Yes, I had seen this site. The French Team...

Yes, I had seen this site.
The French Team Record popped up on C&V a few times, you can check this thread (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1062666-rare-french-raleigh-record.html) where...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-22, 11:54 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,951
Posted By JackJohn

70s Worksop Raleigh Team Professional in US/France - different 531 frame tubes/gauges

Hi,

As an intro, what we’re talking about here are Worksop built Team Professional frames in the team colors, not SBDU.

I’m interested in a local Ad with what I believe is a Raleigh Team...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-22, 04:11 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,368
Posted By JackJohn

I think I see your point here, certainly you need...

I think I see your point here, certainly you need some experience to get that kind of feeling and precision and to be able to detect anomalies in threads.
I had taste of this today on another campy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-22, 03:33 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,368
Posted By JackJohn

Great, will follow your tips. I have a similar...

Great, will follow your tips. I have a similar removal tool, but instead of a pipe I use a hammer :crash:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-22, 11:33 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,368
Posted By JackJohn

An update: before going for the solution...

An update: before going for the solution suggested earlier, i.e. grinding flat the damaged threads, I tried one last thing mainly out of curiosity. Could freewheels be used as die proxies and help...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-22, 02:30 AM
Replies: 614
Views: 181,452
Posted By JackJohn

thanks, I learned a lot from this video, it’s in...

thanks, I learned a lot from this video, it’s in French but you can have English subtitles:
https://youtu.be/Yo0I9lmcd94
Then I also followed the technical scheme on the official Simplex catalogue....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-22, 02:20 PM
Replies: 614
Views: 181,452
Posted By JackJohn

Just finished restoring a 1976 PX10 recently...

Just finished restoring a 1976 PX10 recently bought for a friend, only FD and headset weren’t original. Did it with some changes/upgrades to accommodate the owners’ specific needs for uphill climbing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-22, 02:25 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,576
Posted By JackJohn

Nice frame’s color and details, the final build...

Nice frame’s color and details, the final build too.
This is the page from « encyclo du vélo » (in French)
https://encycloduvelo.fr/robert-berger-cycles-robust/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-22, 04:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,643
Posted By JackJohn

Excellent :thumb:

Excellent :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-22, 02:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,643
Posted By JackJohn

Great, thanks!

Great, thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-22, 03:29 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 6,276
Posted By JackJohn

Not surprisingly so many different and...

Not surprisingly so many different and interesting approaches here ! And going well beyond the rider, wrencher, collector definitions : flipper, accumulator, tinkerer, bargain hunter, researcher,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-22, 01:46 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,217
Posted By JackJohn

What a nice bike, love the color and so well...

What a nice bike, love the color and so well preserved, is it 1972?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-22, 12:34 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,217
Posted By JackJohn

I’ve been helped on a similar issue in this...

I’ve been helped on a similar issue in this thread Old 60s Mercier technical challenge (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1236753-old-60s-mercier-technical-challenge-2.html), you’ll find a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-21, 07:13 AM
Replies: 338
Views: 134,140
Posted By JackJohn

ok, here it is, built with a 105 group and campy...

ok, here it is, built with a 105 group and campy wheels. Light, balanced and nimble, rides like a charm.
nice thread btw SJX426 :thumb:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-21, 05:44 AM
Replies: 338
Views: 134,140
Posted By JackJohn

Bought this Pinarello frame last year for a...

Bought this Pinarello frame last year for a specific project for my brother: he wanted modern components for his long training rides but also a quality lugged/chromed/pantographed steel frame to do...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-21, 04:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,983
Posted By JackJohn

The Columbus decal looks like end of ‘70s, while...

The Columbus decal looks like end of ‘70s, while Battaglin started to build bikes in 1981-82… I can’t tell exactly, there are more knowledgeable Columbus experts that may confirm, but to me it seems...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-21, 08:05 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 6,276
Posted By JackJohn

The rider, the wrencher, the collector… who are you?

I recently met a guy who owned hundreds of vintage mid-level French bikes, bought over a lifetime to honor French craftsmanship and keeping them in the garden without riding or working on them. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-21, 05:57 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,839
Posted By JackJohn

After a few months the Mercier restoration is...

After a few months the Mercier restoration is finally over.
I finally opted for a triple Stronglight 99 crank (found one with a drilled small chainring) to work with a Simplex SX410 rd, shifting is...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-21, 03:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,271
Posted By JackJohn

While brainstorming about upgrading the Atala, my...

While brainstorming about upgrading the Atala, my next project is already in the pipe, a ‘90s Pinarello for my brother to be mounted with a 105 groupset, paint has already been stripped and will be...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-21, 03:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,271
Posted By JackJohn

sshakari , I like the “for now” ;) zjrog , as...

sshakari , I like the “for now” ;)
zjrog , as you said, you need to be happy and therefore you did good :thumb:
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-13-21, 02:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,865
Posted By JackJohn

Ok, I see, thanks ! Useful thought indeed !...

Ok, I see, thanks !

Useful thought indeed ! With the frame size being a S, I wonder if 29’’ is too big or even easily available, I see that many small frames mount 27,5’’...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-20, 10:12 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,725
Posted By JackJohn

thanks a lot! And glad to see your build when...

thanks a lot! And glad to see your build when possible...
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