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03-17-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 622
Posted By merziac

No worries, I get it, was just restating the...

No worries, I get it, was just restating the obvious. :twitchy:

Seems like a good time to get a good steel fork on there but that's just me. ;)
03-17-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 622
Posted By Steel1

Thanks for posting this valuable thread. I will...

Thanks for posting this valuable thread. I will check stem wedge vs threading whenever I pull the fork to re-do headsets.
03-17-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 622
Posted By AdventureManCO

Ouch. But much rather an ouch for the bike and...

Ouch. But much rather an ouch for the bike and not for you. VERY glad you came out unscathed. Very grateful.

Thanks for showing pics of what happened. Good thing to keep in mind, especially...
03-17-24, 12:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 622
Posted By merziac

Pantah That stem was not in far enough, the...

Pantah

That stem was not in far enough, the whole expander must be below the threads.

Aluminum fork, steel steerer, vibratory mismatch in the long run?

Did you start riding this more, harder...
03-16-24, 08:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 369
Posted By DMC707

make chili and play foosball

make chili and play foosball
03-16-24, 08:46 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 131
Posted By DMC707

Jjhabbs shout out - great YouTube video

jjhabbs —- awesome video taking in those 6 new bikes I saw on YouTube today - Keep up the great content!
03-16-24, 07:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 369
Posted By sloar

Thanks, and that was exactly why I went with...

Thanks, and that was exactly why I went with friction.
03-16-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 369
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Congrats on finishing up an honorable career!...

Congrats on finishing up an honorable career! Friction shifting is one less thing to go wrong in the middle of nowhere.
03-16-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 391
Posted By jonwvara

That's really interesting. From the Velobase...

That's really interesting. From the Velobase listing, I had thought that the 122 versions were the ones with "Nervar Star" in big raised letters down the middle of the arms--but not the older version...
03-16-24, 12:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 391
Posted By Wildwood

Neither of the Nervar cranksets were original to...

Neither of the Nervar cranksets were original to the framesets. I believe this one has original rings= 53/42. Also stamped as BSA.

Cannot speak for the one that got away on a nice bike.
...
03-15-24, 10:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 391
Posted By bikingshearer

They're French. They didn't want us to know.:D

They're French. They didn't want us to know.:D
03-15-24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 391
Posted By Wildwood

122 on two Nervars I have had.

122 on two Nervars I have had.
03-14-24, 08:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 288
Posted By markwesti

Nice bike . Keep us posted on the re build . (We...

Nice bike . Keep us posted on the re build . (We were all newbies once) .
https://www.pedalroom.com/bike/bianchi-84-alloro-42000
https://www.velobase.com/
03-14-24, 04:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 430
Posted By bulgie

Yeah a Crane, or the Schwinn-branded Le Tour...

Yeah a Crane, or the Schwinn-branded Le Tour version, shifts well, fits the existing dropout, and was original equipment on some Sports Tourers ('73?)

Another option, not popular but I like 'em,...
03-14-24, 11:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 280
Posted By unworthy1

paging Bianchigirll It's odd that the logo on...

paging Bianchigirll
It's odd that the logo on staycaps is the "older font" as well as the amount of chrome on this frame if it was actually Asian-made from the (let's say) early '80s (and sure...
03-13-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 729
Posted By Hummer

I would suggest that the first character in the...

I would suggest that the first character in the serial number is the letter "B".

In the serial number, the first digit "2" is for 1982, the year of frame manufacture.
The next digits "03" are for...
03-13-24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 456
Posted By Big Block

video of disassembly and reassembly...

video of disassembly and reassembly https://youtu.be/KUVWtYl1568?si=dgFjCpzbyhMpNKmm
if anyone needs the locknut https://m.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?p=22082240
03-13-24, 10:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 456
Posted By juvela

----- often found them where the outer nut...

-----

often found them where the outer nut had been lost

recall getting replacements in a packet of ten from a distributor in Minneapolis, but this was many years ago

might be smart, while...
03-13-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 280
Posted By VtwinVince

The frame is much older than the parts, I would...

The frame is much older than the parts, I would say early 80's judging from the BB cable routing.
03-13-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 456
Posted By hazetguy

they are not difficult to disassemble. nothing is...

they are not difficult to disassemble. nothing is going to spring out at you. the most "challenging" part is removing the circlip, don't let it fly away. the innards are just a bunch of...
03-10-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 281
Posted By Wildwood

Tires are HUGE, no doubt. Probably why wheels get...

Tires are HUGE, no doubt. Probably why wheels get less attention in C&V.

and everyone's going to fatter tires.

edit: some of my favorite rides (for good pavement outings) were wearing Conti...
03-10-24, 06:37 AM
Replies: 3,820
Views: 1,117,565
Posted By ehcoplex

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

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1019/th8_new_bars_01_100f99c086d9f6dcc05ccb946ded5993e5b476aa.jpg
Updated the captain's cockpit with upright bars to reflect the fact that...
03-09-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 555
Posted By Mad Honk

Rob, I would lean toward a factory item that...

Rob,
I would lean toward a factory item that was a special request. or a special order for a rider that wanted fenders. The 1973 that just left here had all of the hallmarks of a production...
03-09-24, 12:35 PM
Replies: 3,820
Views: 1,117,565
Posted By georges1

Finally my beloved Peugeot Prestige got its...

Finally my beloved Peugeot Prestige got its upgrades withdura ace 7400-7700-7800 bits, the reynolds 708 classic is very pleasant to ride...
03-08-24, 10:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 252
Posted By John D

The one you call "rim puller" is a frame stay...

The one you call "rim puller" is a frame stay straightener.
03-08-24, 07:12 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 964
Posted By jamesdak

Yeah, I'm a big fan of Cromor bikes when on...

Yeah, I'm a big fan of Cromor bikes when on vintage bikes and priced accordingly. But to see it on something like this for that price just seems quite underwhelming to me. It's such a lovely bike...
03-08-24, 01:02 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 964
Posted By Chombi1

Why just Cromor/tretubi. They surely would have...

Why just Cromor/tretubi. They surely would have sold more of these if they specified a higher grade of tubing from Columbus.
If it is Tretubi, the three main tubes are Cromor. What did they use for...
03-07-24, 06:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 964
Posted By bikingshearer

Meh. It's been done. :rolleyes:

Meh. It's been done. :rolleyes:
03-07-24, 05:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 964
Posted By smd4

That and the hideous crank. The frame is a work...

That and the hideous crank. The frame is a work of art that deserves better.
03-07-24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 964
Posted By icemilkcoffee

They got most of the details spot on, but the 1...

They got most of the details spot on, but the 1 1/8" threadless stem kind of sticks out like a sore thumb. Why can't they run a quill stem if they are going to do retro?
03-07-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 964
Posted By IdahoBrett

Nice! Makes me want to draft a...

Nice! Makes me want to draft a tractor-trailer......
03-07-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 964
Posted By romperrr

That chrome bottom bracket is beautiful. Thanks...

That chrome bottom bracket is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
03-07-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 964
Posted By merziac

At one point you could get one of these for $900...

At one point you could get one of these for $900 I think I saw, a pretty good deal, may have been closeout or maybe frame only, didn't have my size so it didn't matter. :twitchy:
03-07-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,445
Posted By Brad L

I have one of each. As long as they both fit...

I have one of each. As long as they both fit under the crank bolt caps, I’m okay with the mix. They’ll not be seen....
03-07-24, 11:16 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,445
Posted By Brad L

I tried a chaser but it just crushed the chaser's...

I tried a chaser but it just crushed the chaser's threads. I'll buy a tap and give that a shot. Fingers crossed.
03-06-24, 06:50 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 954
Posted By pepperbelly

Starting over-again

After not doing much this winter I am out riding again and going to the gym for an indoor ride when the weather is bad.
Yesterday and today I rode a paved trail around a local lake. It’s a 6 mile...
03-06-24, 06:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 378
Posted By bikamper

I lusted after the 912 in 1981 but funds limited...

I lusted after the 912 in 1981 but funds limited me to the 710, which I still have 43 years later.

Make it a wall hanger.
03-06-24, 06:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 223
Posted By sloar

Straight axel, bearings are in cages and all...

Straight axel, bearings are in cages and all there. I must’ve bent the dust cover when I put it back in. Had an extra that I carefully installed and everything is fine now.
03-06-24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 299
Posted By Kabuki12

The Paramounts of the early to mid seventies are...

The Paramounts of the early to mid seventies are very nice to me . As far as value , I would think condition would be key , as well as originality . Ultimately it is up to the buyer’s discretion ( as...
03-06-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 223
Posted By Mad Honk

Sloar, Be sure to count the bearings in the...

Sloar,
Be sure to count the bearings in the hub, and make sure one didn't slide down into the space between the race and the hub shell. That kind of stuff drives me crazy when building and...
03-06-24, 06:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 378
Posted By CriticalThought

Pristine Miyata 912 Found Up In The Rafters - 1981

In another thread I mentioned finding a beautiful ~1970 Zeus Competition (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1289327-near-unmolested-barn-find-zeus-competition-1970s.html) and the neighbor...
03-06-24, 05:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 223
Posted By sloar

Bent dust cap on the drive side. Go figure.

Bent dust cap on the drive side. Go figure.
03-06-24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 299
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

IMO, it's all up to the person purchasing the...

IMO, it's all up to the person purchasing the Paramount. What tickles his/her fancy determines the value. Just because of scarcity, the 1930s-1959 Paramounts should have the most value.
03-06-24, 05:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 963
Posted By Bianchigirll

I'm ambivalent to them. It would be nice if they...

I'm ambivalent to them. It would be nice if they work but DT or BarCons will be fine for me. I need to get the RD sorted first, after I get my Bianchi Proto back together.
03-06-24, 05:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 963
Posted By delbiker1

That is going to make a fine ride. I look forward...

That is going to make a fine ride. I look forward to seeing it all cleaned up and done with what you are going to do.
03-06-24, 04:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 223
Posted By juvela

----- some possibilities - bent axle ...

-----

some possibilities -

bent axle

bearing play

inadequate spoke tension
03-06-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 963
Posted By Bianchigirll

Hello Could a Moderator make a change to the...

Hello Could a Moderator make a change to the title for me? I ment for it to say "Everyone meet Samantha Reno" and please add *Bianchi Content*

Thanks a bunch

52telecaster if she doesn't...
03-06-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 492
Posted By 52telecaster

Over the years I have migrated to larger frames....

Over the years I have migrated to larger frames. Also Austro Daimler bikes are the bomb!
03-06-24, 03:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 492
Posted By dddd

I've got the same AD-SLE bike in a 23" size, same...

I've got the same AD-SLE bike in a 23" size, same color.

My bike's Huret components date from late 1977 (49th and 50th weeks), and my brake levers are dated 1/77.

My bike's serial # is...
03-05-24, 10:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 532
Posted By IdahoBrett

Wow! That color really pops. Great looking ride!

Wow! That color really pops. Great looking ride!
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