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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 1,107
Views: 390,449
Posted By Bianchi84

Thank you very much for the clear explanation! I...

Thank you very much for the clear explanation! I think the main concerns would then be brake reach and tire availability. That's again!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 08:09 AM
Replies: 1,107
Views: 390,449
Posted By Bianchi84

I have an honest question; please hold back on...

I have an honest question; please hold back on any ridicule! What is the purpose, are the purposes, of a 650B conversion? My 27" bikes worked fine and my 700c bikes worked fine.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 781
Posted By Bianchi84

Great parts, but I'm a big fan of Suntour. Enjoy ...

Great parts, but I'm a big fan of Suntour. Enjoy the bike!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 08:22 AM
Replies: 9,101
Views: 3,173,567
Posted By Bianchi84

What bars are those? They look straight with zero...

What bars are those? They look straight with zero bend zero rise. I have Kestrel carbon bars like that on my 1984 Cannondale SM 600. I cut them short ( like we did back then). Are you keeping the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,398
Posted By Bianchi84

Sometimes the path less traveled is less traveled...

Sometimes the path less traveled is less traveled for a reason!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 02:38 PM
Replies: 9,101
Views: 3,173,567
Posted By Bianchi84

Looks awesome! Even kept the bar ends!

Looks awesome! Even kept the bar ends!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,339
Posted By Bianchi84

Looks right. Agree with spacers. It never hurts...

Looks right. Agree with spacers. It never hurts to check other explanations. Good luck with the build!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,339
Posted By Bianchi84

I have a crazy question and please don't feel...

I have a crazy question and please don't feel insulted; if these are caged bearings, are they oriented the right way?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 05:09 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,291
Posted By Bianchi84

My nightmare usually starts with my 1984 Bianchi...

My nightmare usually starts with my 1984 Bianchi Tipo Corsa going missing; but then the real nightmare happens. It gets turned into "fixie" with sawed off derailleur hanger and upright bars.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 02:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,717
Posted By Bianchi84

I don't know how practical this would be but.......

I don't know how practical this would be but.... I've seen some restoration videos ( if it's on the interwebs it HAS to be true) where previously white plastic is placed in hydrogen peroxide and then...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 501
Posted By Bianchi84

Hi! Did you ever locate the bike show and swap...

Hi! Did you ever locate the bike show and swap meet? I signed up for one of the rides but was physically unable to participate. I showed up to get my t-shirt on Saturday and to check out everything...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 471
Posted By Bianchi84

Maybe Rossin?

Maybe Rossin?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 01:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 520
Posted By Bianchi84

Hi and welcome! You have a hybrid bike. Kind of...

Hi and welcome! You have a hybrid bike. Kind of road and kind of off road. Made for casual riders. Any 9/16" pedals will fit your bike. Just decide what type you might be comfortable with. Parts...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 06:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 501
Posted By Bianchi84

Hope you're recuperating; back falls are no fun!...

Hope you're recuperating; back falls are no fun! I'll be doing the 20 mile ride on the 20th. Looks like it should be decent weather. I knew about the Vintage Bike Show, but not about the 1983 cut-...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,047
Posted By Bianchi84

I wear these all the time. Added St. Christopher...

I wear these all the time. Added St. Christopher when I did the NYC 5 Boro Bike Tour! I need to find an affordable Madonna del Ghisallo.
I do still bring pump, patch kit, phone and $!;)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 05:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 654
Posted By Bianchi84

Thank you for all the replies. The rims are...

Thank you for all the replies. The rims are clean, just satiny. I'll live with how they are. Seems like a lot of work to get to "shiny" especially since I just finished building them into wheels.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 12:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 654
Posted By Bianchi84

Polishing Matte Anodized Rims

EDIT: Just realized similar post above mine. Lattice of Coincidence!
Maybe anodized is not the right word, but... i have a set of NOS Mavic Open SUP rims which have a "matte" or dull aluminum...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 568
Posted By Bianchi84

If this makes any sense: mismatched stem and bars...

If this makes any sense: mismatched stem and bars look (to me) like bodged together,; used whatever I had. That's fine functionally, but if you're asking about esthetics, matched, to me looks more "...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 11:48 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,498
Posted By Bianchi84

Jiminy Cricket said: "Always let your conscience...

Jiminy Cricket said: "Always let your conscience be your guide".
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,048
Posted By Bianchi84

Bianchi owners on a budget might opt for this: ...

Bianchi owners on a budget might opt for this:
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 04:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 805
Posted By Bianchi84

I don't think that's Penny Farthing; looks like...

I don't think that's Penny Farthing; looks like a Farthing Penny.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 04:08 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,337
Posted By Bianchi84

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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This is a Velobase picture, but I had these Lyotard...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,160
Posted By Bianchi84

I hate to admit this this, but a couple of years...

I hate to admit this this, but a couple of years ago, my wife and I had a couple of rental beater coaster brake cruisers out at Hilton Head S.C. It was one of the easiest pedaling rides I'd had in a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,164
Posted By Bianchi84

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,177
Posted By Bianchi84

If it's the system you are referencing, I used it...

If it's the system you are referencing, I used it as a mechanic back then too. It was a "calculator" and 2 rods to get rim diameter. I had to use calipers to measure all of the hub dimensions. Needed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 07:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 521
Posted By Bianchi84

I guess I kind of deserved that! :) , but...

I guess I kind of deserved that! :) , but paraphrasing George Costanza:
"Bianchi84 is getting upset"!

I know there are all kinds if quality cables and other parts out there. I was just wondering....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 04:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 521
Posted By Bianchi84

Thanks everyone! I'll do some searching!

Thanks everyone! I'll do some searching!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 02:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 521
Posted By Bianchi84

Italian- made Cables

Does anyone know of a source for Italian made brake and shifter cables and housing? I'm guessing Campagnolo still manufactures in Italy (?). But any others? Google search has degenerated to almost...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 669
Posted By Bianchi84

Are they caged bearings? If so, like someone...

Are they caged bearings? If so, like someone above mentioned, it might be upside down. If loose bearings, maybe wrong number of them?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,858
Posted By Bianchi84

Chicks dig scars but nobody digs a flat tire!

Chicks dig scars but nobody digs a flat tire!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 12:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 720
Posted By Bianchi84

Might be thinking: "My BMI is STILL too...

Might be thinking: "My BMI is STILL too high"!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-24, 01:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 582
Posted By Bianchi84

Looks like one of these to limit axle placement. ...

Looks like one of these to limit axle placement.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-24, 01:32 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 160,317
Posted By Bianchi84

Posted before but... ...

Posted before but...
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 160,317
Posted By Bianchi84

Beautiful bike! And some Wes Anderson- worthy...

Beautiful bike! And some Wes Anderson- worthy symmetricality!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 07:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 684
Posted By Bianchi84

What brakes or those and is that straddle wire...

What brakes or those and is that straddle wire free to float or is it fixed by those yoke screws? Reminds me of my Odyssey Straddle rods I have on Pedersen SE brakes....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,869
Posted By Bianchi84

Congratulations! It's the beginning of a Great...

Congratulations! It's the beginning of a Great Adventure! Enjoy your life together!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-24, 02:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 797
Posted By Bianchi84

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

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/93x118/olmo_kashi_f07836fc312a1e866b3939839812f005b3c413c8_1_a6e29442fcf0043711d4dbd24cfb044ab25a4025.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 236,262
Posted By Bianchi84

"Dude, where's my bike?"

"Dude, where's my bike?"
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,368
Posted By Bianchi84

Fork looks bent, or is it the angle of the photo?

Fork looks bent, or is it the angle of the photo?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 424
Posted By Bianchi84

It almost looks like someone deliberately tried...

It almost looks like someone deliberately tried to turn fork into chopsticks. Legs look kind of wavy. I've never seen an impact do that!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,390
Posted By Bianchi84

I got the Lidl one a couple of years ago. It's...

I got the Lidl one a couple of years ago. It's not the quality of the ancient Park that I used in the 80s and 90s in a shop, but for home use, it holds the bike and is stable. It has a magnetic tool...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-24, 05:27 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,164
Posted By Bianchi84

lanterne rouge

lanterne rouge
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-24, 12:13 PM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 470,839
Posted By Bianchi84

Maybe it's the angle but that drive side crank...

Maybe it's the angle but that drive side crank looked different to me. Yes, cantilever brakes can be tricky sometimes, but study how everything works and it should become intuitive. Enjoy the bike!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 470,839
Posted By Bianchi84

That's a great- looking bike! Are those the...

That's a great- looking bike! Are those the original cranks? What are they? Are they Cannondale CODAs?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 470,839
Posted By Bianchi84

I replaced my original rims with Araya RM -20s....

I replaced my original rims with Araya RM -20s. They've served me well. Maybe you can still find them? Original hubs are Suntour XC if that helps. I replaced the stock solid axles with QR straight...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 470,839
Posted By Bianchi84

Great-looking bike! Are you going to use it for...

Great-looking bike! Are you going to use it for touring or general use?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 470,839
Posted By Bianchi84

I post this one every year. My 1985 Cannondale...

I post this one every year. My 1985 Cannondale SM600. 26"/24" wheels.
Built it myself in 1985. SR Litage bonded fork, Bullseye cranks, Kestrel flat carbon bars, Pedersen Self Energized front...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,121
Posted By Bianchi84

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 527
Posted By Bianchi84

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Just joking with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,970
Posted By Bianchi84

Yes, you'll want to "stretch" it a bit before...

Yes, you'll want to "stretch" it a bit before trying to mount it.
Once mounted and before glue dries, spin wheel to be sure tire is centered. Adjust this way and that until centered.
I found...
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