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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-20, 02:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,285
Posted By Deepcherry

Here’s the bike built up trying some different...

Here’s the bike built up trying some different parts, my newly built wheels, and our ten year old assistant giving it a little try out.
I need to find a more suitable front derailleur and install a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-20, 03:28 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 27,038
Posted By Marylander

Very nice MCD! Those are sort of on my list. I...

Very nice MCD! Those are sort of on my list. I don't really want to go to disc though... VO adapter with VO happy stem?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-20, 07:48 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 27,038
Posted By Marylander

Thanks! I did an estimate on reach/stack using...

Thanks! I did an estimate on reach/stack using powerpoint and a little algebra (no fancy CAD or design software ;) ) and got 374.5 and 608.5. This assumes the graphic is to scale and that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-20, 05:57 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 27,038
Posted By nlerner

Yeah, Riv is all about PBH as the ultimate...

Yeah, Riv is all about PBH as the ultimate reference measurement, but I don’t find that very useful. I happen to just received a 54cm Roadini and measure stack as 600mm and reach as 370mm. That...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-20, 03:58 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,893
Posted By Chuckk

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

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/620x1086/falcon_89ee94487303278146b8d274e5e4e079e4d82032.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-20, 12:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,843
Posted By conspiratemus1

“Treviso” confuses a lot of people. Pins were/are...

“Treviso” confuses a lot of people. Pins were/are made in Treviso so any of them may say Treviso somewhere, often on the BB shell. That’s not necessarily referring to the Treviso model, which applied...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-20, 09:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,843
Posted By easyupbug

Based on the BB bridge and SL tubing I would say...

Based on the BB bridge and SL tubing I would say Treviso. If T-Mar chimes in take what he says to the bank. You will like the ride.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-20, 07:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,843
Posted By SJX426

mongol777 Check out the cat's here...

mongol777 Check out the cat's here (http://bulgier.net/pics/bike/catalogs/). Part of the fun of owning one!
Really like the paint finsih. Pay attention to the fact there is one set of bottle cage...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-20, 07:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 993
Posted By SpeedofLite

Road Test/Bike Review (1984) Four Affordable Racing Bikes

BERTIN C-70, PEUGEOT PGN-10, RALEIGH Super Course, and TREK 560 are featured.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-20, 04:48 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 27,038
Posted By cooperryder

mongol777...

mongol777 (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/mongol777-237597.html) Your Roadini turned out great!
Very nicely done!

I like the contrast of the sage green bar tape.

What are your thoughts on...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-06-20, 10:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,037
Posted By SurferRosa

:lol: You are too much. Have you thought...

:lol:

You are too much. Have you thought about a comedy sketch where a man stoically talks at length to every random salesmen/cashier/etc about the tractor he needs to get fixed before making a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-20, 10:43 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 27,038
Posted By BucksFanPedalin

Wireless is all I'm considering. This is intended...

Wireless is all I'm considering. This is intended to be my "dream bike." It was going to be a custom frame, but in talking it over with my LBS while my other bikes were in for service, dude sized me...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-20, 12:05 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 27,038
Posted By Dfrost

I've been using 8-speed Sachs Ergo shifting...

I've been using 8-speed Sachs Ergo shifting (Campy Ergo with slightly different spacing) for over 25 years. Very easy to set up, and I might tweak the rear adjustment once/year.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-05-20, 07:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 433
Posted By Ged117

Thank you, Mongol!

Thank you, Mongol!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-20, 09:15 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 27,038
Posted By BucksFanPedalin

Let me clarify I've got nothing against fenders...

Let me clarify I've got nothing against fenders in and of themselves. I have two single-speed Surly Cross Checks (it's a long story) - one is a commuter build for the smoothly paved bike path to my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-20, 08:52 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 27,038
Posted By noobinsf

Wow, that's handsome!

Wow, that's handsome!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-20, 08:27 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 27,038
Posted By ryansu

Lovely build mongol777 I have liked those...

Lovely build mongol777 I have liked those Rodini's since they came out and yours looks great. I had the good fortune to visit Riv HQ when I was in the bay area for business in 2012 and test rode a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-20, 07:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,970
Posted By Ger482

thanks mongol777 I'm an old guy ,I just like to...

thanks mongol777 I'm an old guy ,I just like to ride ,brings back good memories p.s why this is underlined I have no idea hehehehe (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/mongol777-237597.html)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-20, 12:21 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 27,038
Posted By bOsscO

Bike looks rad; enjoy.

Bike looks rad; enjoy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-20, 12:09 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 27,038
Posted By ofajen

Yeah, I’ve changed my mind. This could be the...

Yeah, I’ve changed my mind. This could be the geared bike. Downtube shifter, 42 in front, five cogs 14-24 in back and my old Cyclone RD. With a freehub you can do most whatever you want.

And I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-20, 09:51 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 27,038
Posted By pcb

Golly gee willickers, that looks like a fun ride!...

Golly gee willickers, that looks like a fun ride! Very nicely done.

I sometimes feel like I'm more in tune with 1995-2000 Grant/Riv than where he's gone since, but his frames are always...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-20, 07:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,240
Posted By bikemig

Beautiful bike and those green karrimor bags are...

Beautiful bike and those green karrimor bags are the bomb. I have a green karrimor saddlebag. I dunno if the company is still in business but it made good gear.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-20, 07:16 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 27,038
Posted By rccardr

Should never have sold this beauty. 96 Road...

Should never have sold this beauty. 96 Road Standard, fairly early in the model run, respray by Joe Bell:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-20, 07:12 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 27,038
Posted By jstar1000

This is my new Rodini build.

I just built this one up myself, Took almost two months from the time I ordered it until I got it but worth the wait. I need to take better photos. Also I finally got the front Derailleur on. I have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-20, 09:39 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 27,038
Posted By Salamandrine

Yeah that most likely is the case here. I somehow...

Yeah that most likely is the case here. I somehow doubt GP has changed his mind on the subject. ;) We are overdue for another discussion on high trail vs low trail vs mid trail.

I appreciate...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-20, 08:18 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 27,038
Posted By Salamandrine

I think if you're a super traditionalist, the mix...

I think if you're a super traditionalist, the mix is going to rankle some feathers, but I like it too.

OK, I've posted it before many times, but since it's relevant to this thread, here it is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-20, 04:32 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 27,038
Posted By billridesbikes

Awesome build for your Roadini. Here is an...

Awesome build for your Roadini.

Here is an older Roadini I built up for my wife for her Christmas present in 2018. 32mm tires, Rene Herse crankset, and Record 10sp, also came in at around 23lbs....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-20, 03:23 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 27,038
Posted By mstateglfr

A few years ago I took a framebuilding class...

A few years ago I took a framebuilding class taught by a local builder. I told him I wanted an 853 road frame and he explained the reasons why that was a bad idea for me. We settled on Zona and its...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-20, 03:22 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 27,038
Posted By Salamandrine

The Roadini uses the same mix of lugs and TIG as...

The Roadini uses the same mix of lugs and TIG as the Clem Smith Jr. that I've been riding for a few years now.

I think they were smart choices for a lower price point Rivendell frame, and I like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-20, 03:06 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 27,038
Posted By The Golden Boy

Sweet bike and congratulations!!!

Sweet bike and congratulations!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-20, 12:33 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 27,038
Posted By squirtdad

interesting, and typical that is is a mix of...

interesting, and typical that is is a mix of lugs and tig construction......... rivendell does it's own thing looks like fun
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-20, 11:55 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 27,038
Posted By nazcalines

Nice looking bike. Looks like you still have the...

Nice looking bike. Looks like you still have the plastic on the headbadge.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-20, 11:46 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 27,038
Posted By Salamandrine

Very nice! Congratulations on your new bike....

Very nice! Congratulations on your new bike. Looks great. Did GP use more fork rake than normal, or is that just the bend fulling me? Almost looks like Riv is exploring semi lower trail.

I am...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-20, 11:25 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 27,038
Posted By noobinsf

Stunning bike! Rivendell is my neighbor, and I'm...

Stunning bike! Rivendell is my neighbor, and I'm hoping they are still alive and kicking when I have the gumption and funds to decide to buy one.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-20, 10:40 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 27,038
Posted By tricky

Great looking bike! I see they are mostly sold...

Great looking bike! I see they are mostly sold out. I am glad Riv is moving some product.

And yes, I've referenced that post a lot of times. There is surprisingly little on the web about tires...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-20, 10:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 776
Posted By T-Mar

1. High grade, period correct, 165mm road...

1. High grade, period correct, 165mm road cranksets are out there but they are not very common, typically being relegated to very small frames. As a result, when they do surface, they typically...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-20, 10:00 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 27,038
Posted By Kobe

I came close to getting a Roadini before I got my...

I came close to getting a Roadini before I got my Gunnar, they were very similar except the largest Roadini was one size too small for me. The Roadini is a terrific deal at $900.

Your build is is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-20, 09:47 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 27,038
Posted By mstateglfr

Your brakes look like a silver version of the TRP...

Your brakes look like a silver version of the TRP 957s that I use on one of my road bikes.
The bike looks great, but your collection of modern steel frames was fantastic to read thru!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-20, 09:36 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 27,038
Posted By dddd

Good review, and nice bike! One of the...

Good review, and nice bike!

One of the riders in our club rides a roadini, older model, and likes it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-20, 07:43 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 87,537
Posted By malcala622

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-20, 04:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,240
Posted By DiegoFrogs

I always suspected that the ones with brazed-on...

I always suspected that the ones with brazed-on centerpulls and without chromed lugs were 76-78.

I'm still loving my '77 in silver, which I believe is one size larger than the OP's.

Mine came...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-20, 06:21 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,240
Posted By bwilli88

I have 2 Pro-Tours, an 81 and an 83. I love...

I have 2 Pro-Tours, an 81 and an 83.
I love yours as I prefer the Stud-mounted centerpulls over the cantilevers....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-20, 08:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,240
Posted By The Golden Boy

Sweet bike- that's about as top of the line as...

Sweet bike- that's about as top of the line as they get in 1978!!!

Also, sweet wagon! I had a 2001 5 series wagon- I miss that car.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-20, 08:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,240
Posted By cv350

Beautiful. In my mind the inclusion of the...

Beautiful. In my mind the inclusion of the reference manuals is extra special.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-20, 08:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,240
Posted By dddd

I found the same model bike last November, and...

I found the same model bike last November, and it's become my everyday ride for training, off-road exploring, club rides and errands.

These are good for those who prefer their touring bike to be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-20, 07:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,240
Posted By ryansu

Great find lots of great bits - those zip tie top...

Great find lots of great bits - those zip tie top tube cable guides are killing me though :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-20, 06:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,240
Posted By 3speedslow

The complete package! From bike to accessories!...

The complete package! From bike to accessories! What a tremendous find. How small er it for you:innocent:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-20, 10:03 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 24,020
Posted By Davidhuunguyen

​​​​​​Kinda old thread but these pics helped a...

​​​​​​Kinda old thread but these pics helped a lot to get my 1988 restored. Good info. Thanks much.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-20, 08:20 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,181
Posted By Drillium Dude

I ride with a Nada - light as hell and best...

I ride with a Nada - light as hell and best ventilation ever :D

DD
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-20, 07:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,284
Posted By bertinjim

mongol777- The stamped dropouts were the...

mongol777-

The stamped dropouts were the typically standard ones with Zeus forged/stamped with derailleur ear appearing on frames above 58 cm. Narhay's is the first smaller frame with integral...
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