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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-24, 12:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 388
Posted By Seanaus

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I know nothing about any of these sellers but they list some as in stock,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-24, 08:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 388
Posted By Seanaus

I'd guess Shimano sold very very few of them....

I'd guess Shimano sold very very few of them. Shimano documentation lists 7800 cranks from 165 to 180 in 2.5mm increments, in both double and triple.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-24, 07:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 194
Posted By Seanaus

My first thought was that a Japanese size steerer...

My first thought was that a Japanese size steerer could mean 27.0 crown race diameter for a JIS headset.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-24, 09:08 PM
Replies: 1,039
Views: 213,960
Posted By Seanaus

The team, under various naming sponsors existed...

The team, under various naming sponsors existed from the mid 70s, riding Splendor . Mid 80s was the first time Hitachi appeared as a team sponsor, with Splendor bikes, for 85 and 86. 1987 they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 699
Posted By Seanaus

Saw Crack has already seen those ;)

Saw Crack has already seen those ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-24, 02:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 699
Posted By Seanaus

Does it also have an E here? I'd agree with...

Does it also have an E here? I'd agree with MauriceMoss that it's possible it's an Ernesto by Colnago, very rare. Saw Crack knows a bit about these, he has one.
ITALIAN CYCLING JOURNAL: "Ernesto"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 963
Posted By Seanaus

Today have added M for Matrix, which changed it's...

Today have added M for Matrix, which changed it's name to Cromor later after a legal issue between Trek and Columbus over the Matrix name.
Seen on a Tommaso (Ten speed drive imports), which was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-24, 01:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,109
Posted By Seanaus

Nothing over here? ...

Nothing over here?
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-24, 06:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,109
Posted By Seanaus

I can't believe I've missed a Concorde thread! A...

I can't believe I've missed a Concorde thread! A very nice ride you have there. 1991 (ish) catalog year was the first year the Aquila was SLX. To quote..... "The legendary Aquila frame has made it's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-24, 06:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 512
Posted By Seanaus

To me it looks generic mid 90s Taiwanese, that...

To me it looks generic mid 90s Taiwanese, that could have sold branded as many things. Certainly has some similarities to a Taiwan made Concorde Europa of that era that I briefly owned. Welding of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-24, 04:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 479
Posted By Seanaus

Last quill stem to win (or not, opinions vary) a...

Last quill stem to win (or not, opinions vary) a Tour de France, with Lance in 1999.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-24, 07:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 559
Posted By Seanaus

I forgot Alamy ...

I forgot Alamy https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo/salons-chateau-dax.html?sortBy=relevant
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-24, 07:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 559
Posted By Seanaus

Not your rider but same era. Also note that...

Not your rider but same era. Also note that sometimes photos are misidentified as to what year they are.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-24, 07:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 559
Posted By Seanaus

Sometimes I find useful information on Delcampe...

Sometimes I find useful information on Delcampe with listings of team promo cards...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-24, 04:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 559
Posted By Seanaus

Couple here that may be helpful. Can you tell us...

Couple here that may be helpful. Can you tell us what rider and team you're looking at? Researching ex team bikes can be very frustrating, I have looked down many rabbit holes investigating my fleet....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 708
Posted By Seanaus

What's the letter by the serial number. I'd...

What's the letter by the serial number. I'd expect A or B? Detail picture of the number hanger without the bolt will tell a bit, detail picture of the rear brake bridge, both top and bottom. It seems...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 05:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 708
Posted By Seanaus

Everything you need to know is in this thread,...

Everything you need to know is in this thread, https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1230311-bigsourcemerckx-eddy-merckx-meise-steel-road-frame.html the magnum opus of CyclesMakaron. The numbers...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 02:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 603
Posted By Seanaus

These features are usually found on the Colnago...

These features are usually found on the Colnago built Saronnis, not the later Tecnotrat ones.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 12:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 603
Posted By Seanaus

Tecnotrat Saronni, frame made by Tecnotrat of...

Tecnotrat Saronni, frame made by Tecnotrat of Cuneo in Italy. This is from after Colnago stopped making the Saronni branded frames. I've never owned a Tecnotrat myself, anecdotally they have the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 10:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,511
Posted By Seanaus

Merckx did use the earlier style of bb shell with...

Merckx did use the earlier style of bb shell with brazed on straps, but, as you say this is a different, later, time period. You can see in the marked up image vestiges of the cast in grooves that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 05:54 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,511
Posted By Seanaus

sthurman ,the second photo is what Merckx were...

sthurman ,the second photo is what Merckx were using on the Corsa Extra with under bb cabling at that time. I believe yours is actually this bb shell with the raised lugs ground off, I seem to see a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 05:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 645
Posted By Seanaus

Glad to help! Given I live in Adelaide, it's not...

Glad to help! Given I live in Adelaide, it's not surprising my first bike as a young lad was a Super Elliott dragster :). Pictured is another example of what I believe is Ray Greenslade's work. And,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 645
Posted By Seanaus

Guy, I have no doubt whatsoever that you have Ray...

Guy, I have no doubt whatsoever that you have Ray Greenslade linework on those. Super Elliott and Ray Greenslade are two bike names in local Adelaide cyling history. Have you any sense of how they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,236
Posted By Seanaus

A couple of detail points if I may..... In...

A couple of detail points if I may.....

In the case of the TSX tube set, only the top tube and down tube are specifically TSX, with the full length reinforcements. The seat tube and chain stays...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 01:37 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 6,015
Posted By Seanaus

This one at 55cm top tube length was too short....

This one at 55cm top tube length was too short. As pictured was as long as I could make it, with 135mm stem, but was still too short really. Stripped it down and passed the frame to my brother, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 09:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,922
Posted By Seanaus

Robvolz , six ribs does it have? I concur with...

Robvolz , six ribs does it have? I concur with the Tecnotrat identification. These pop up in Australia from time to time as a lot of Tecnotrat frames were sold here. Usually the seller will have a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-24, 01:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,549
Posted By Seanaus

My first thought was Martelly, which would match...

My first thought was Martelly, which would match up if it's indeed originally a Concorde.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-24, 06:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,140
Posted By Seanaus

BL-R400 should still be available new these days,...

BL-R400 should still be available new these days, should be functionally the same as the BL-R600 I believe. They used to both be listed in the non series components part of the catalog.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-24, 06:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 831
Posted By Seanaus

Both are under the same parent company, which I...

Both are under the same parent company, which I believe is under financial administration.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-24, 02:12 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 174,975
Posted By Seanaus

It's been posted in the vintage tt thread...

It's been posted in the vintage tt thread already, but it is Belgian!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-24, 10:59 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,535
Posted By Seanaus

merziac , did this come from Steve Whitby in...

merziac , did this come from Steve Whitby in Cessnock by any chance?
My record distance, my hot pink Franceso Moser as a frameset; 10106 miles, from London to Adelaide, South Australia.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-24, 04:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 881
Posted By Seanaus

Spoke protectors, 1993 style! ...

Spoke protectors, 1993 style!

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-24, 12:27 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,601
Posted By Seanaus

As great as Billatos are, I think a Della Santa...

As great as Billatos are, I think a Della Santa is way cooler :thumb: Next job for you Robvolz is to have a look in the steerer tube and through the bottom bracket for reinforcement ribs, Columbus...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,601
Posted By Seanaus

I'd say, yes and no. That particular flat...

I'd say, yes and no. That particular flat bottomed bridge was used on some Billato for sure, but was also used extensively on frames out of the Ciocc factory (including Conti, and Concorde when they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-24, 04:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,601
Posted By Seanaus

Robvolz , is there anything stamped on the bb...

Robvolz , is there anything stamped on the bb shell, usually seen over by the drive side? Possibly there's a size and some letters.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-24, 03:17 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,838
Posted By Seanaus

Late to the party here, and I haven't seen it...

Late to the party here, and I haven't seen it mentioned in the thread so far, so....
Would not the easiest course of action have been to find some friendly person with a lathe and turn the 27.0...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-24, 01:20 AM
Replies: 364
Views: 52,460
Posted By Seanaus

1986 Wayne Roberts built custom Ricardo in...

1986 Wayne Roberts built custom Ricardo in Columbus SL, with paint (and Viscount stickers) by Ray Greenslade. Locally made in the Ricardo factory here (Adelaide, South Australia), which was only...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-23, 05:35 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,738
Posted By Seanaus

The label is in the correct direction, it's the...

The label is in the correct direction, it's the wheel that's in the wrong country :lol: That be the way we run them in Australia :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-23, 11:46 PM
Replies: 1,116
Views: 248,200
Posted By Seanaus

Only just found this thread... From some years...

Only just found this thread... From some years ago, outside an L station not that far from Wrigley Field.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-23, 02:36 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 6,953
Posted By Seanaus

Surely it all depends upon the trousers in...

Surely it all depends upon the trousers in between :lol:

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-23, 06:40 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,578
Posted By Seanaus

For what it's worth, I have just measured my...

For what it's worth, I have just measured my Moser with the BB-7400 and FC-7402 combo and got 10mm on the drive side and 9mm on the non drive, crank to chainstay.

Measuring from the back of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-23, 03:52 AM
Replies: 1,039
Views: 213,960
Posted By Seanaus

I have little doubt it is what it was claimed to...

I have little doubt it is what it was claimed to be. There are other examples known of this frame style from the Caloi era, such as the Wiebren Veenstra one botty kayer linked...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-23, 03:15 AM
Replies: 1,039
Views: 213,960
Posted By Seanaus

Appears to be SLX to me. Looking at the picture...

Appears to be SLX to me. Looking at the picture in through the bottom bracket shell, the chainstays and seat tube have the Columbus internal ribs, and the downtube appears to have also (though hard...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-23, 06:10 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,542
Posted By Seanaus

[/list] This is VERY sound advice, you can look...

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This is VERY sound advice, you can look further ahead if you wish. I found looking at the wall ahead worked for me. You will pile up in the doorway at some point. For me, watching Moto GP...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-23, 05:45 PM
Replies: 377
Views: 42,043
Posted By Seanaus

The other side of the building from the last one...

The other side of the building from the last one I posted. The F Moser is my go to for more leisurely rides that include photo opportunities :thumb:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-23, 05:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 962
Posted By Seanaus

In this case I believe you have FH-6400, the one...

In this case I believe you have FH-6400, the one that is 7 speed and compatible with both UG and HG is FH-6401.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-23, 06:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,017
Posted By Seanaus

Clearly the savant on the online shopping...

Clearly the savant on the online shopping platform has mastered telekinesis. The picture looks to me (ymmv) like straightforward surface rust under the paint caused by moisture getting under the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-23, 06:01 AM
Replies: 377
Views: 42,043
Posted By Seanaus

Light on a dull midwinter day in...

Light on a dull midwinter day in Adelaide.......... I didn't realise until just now that I got a bonus ghost reflection in the puddle.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-23, 07:19 PM
Replies: 1,039
Views: 213,960
Posted By Seanaus

Whether it was painted later, or repainted at the...

Whether it was painted later, or repainted at the Meise factory, does it not seem strange that it has the early (pre 88) Columbus decals on the seat tube and fork legs?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-23, 09:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 825
Posted By Seanaus

Kelme, one year only, 1990 I think.

Kelme, one year only, 1990 I think.
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