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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-24, 01:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 179
Posted By keidal

Bianchi Frame Numbers

I have been told that Bianchi frame number details [and possibly for other makes], are available from :-
RSC registro storico cicli
I understand also that there is a registration fee of 12 euros to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 1,899
Views: 766,054
Posted By keidal

1911 Bianchi Medusa 88268

1911 Bianchi Medusa 88268
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-24, 08:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 551
Posted By keidal

perhaps Gerbi ?

perhaps Gerbi ?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-24, 02:08 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 202
Posted By keidal

Gerbi bicycle

Hello,
Does anyone have a photograph of a Gerbi bicycle, probably from the early 1900's, which has what I believe is called "reverso" brakes please ?
The brake levers were inserted in the ends of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-24, 01:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 307
Posted By keidal

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

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-24, 12:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 307
Posted By keidal

Can anyone identify the chainwheel with little...

Can anyone identify the chainwheel with little "snibs" on the rim [ not Durkopp ] and also the brake calipers please ?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-24, 12:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 307
Posted By keidal

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

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1600x1065/s_l1600_2024_07_29t065741_453_59966c2fe218334c19fe979c97a15223be780f34.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-24, 02:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 307
Posted By keidal

Titania bicycle

Hello,
Does anyone have any information on a TITANIA bicycle which was sold in Paris from about 1900 onwards please ?
I say sold because because I don't know if the bicycles were actually...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-23, 05:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 824
Posted By keidal

This is a racing jersey currently available on...

This is a racing jersey currently available on eBay it. Does this suggest that the brand Fornoni possibly extended beyond a few frames probably built in the early 1970's ?
The font used is a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-23, 06:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 824
Posted By keidal

I have an Italian friend who lives in the Bergamo...

I have an Italian friend who lives in the Bergamo area of northern Italy. For several years now he has been collating information about Italian bicycles and of course frames, manufactured since the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-23, 10:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 824
Posted By keidal

If anyone owns, or has a photograph of a Fornoni...

If anyone owns, or has a photograph of a Fornoni frame, please share it with us.
As of today, it appears that nobody has any information at all ! A complete mystery, yet decal sets are still being...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-23, 02:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 824
Posted By keidal

It is now believed that these frames were...

It is now believed that these frames were probably made by Losa in the 1970's period. Fornoni is a common surname in the Bergamo area.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-23, 05:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 824
Posted By keidal

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/GLsAAOSwJeRgGTTj/s-...

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/GLsAAOSwJeRgGTTj/s-l1600.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-23, 03:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 824
Posted By keidal

Decals - ebay it. item no. 154316007115 by...

Decals - ebay it. item no. 154316007115 by devigraf
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-23, 03:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 824
Posted By keidal

It is correct that Fornoni moved to Lecco in the...

It is correct that Fornoni moved to Lecco in the 60's and opened a restaurant there - quite a decent one by all accounts. He did not have a retail shop or workshops. He had a few frames built for him...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-23, 05:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 824
Posted By keidal

Fornoni decal sets are available on ebay it. - I...

Fornoni decal sets are available on ebay it. - I might have some information re. his frames later this week.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-23, 02:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 824
Posted By keidal

FORNONI frame

Hello,
Does anyone have a photograph or any details about a Fornoni frame which was produced in Italy, after the retirement of Fornoni from a career in racing, during the 1960's era ?
Fornoni...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-23, 02:31 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,708
Posted By keidal

Does anyone have a photograph of a Fornoni frame...

Does anyone have a photograph of a Fornoni frame please, for comparison ?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-23, 03:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,708
Posted By keidal

Thanks for your replies. There are no numbers,...

Thanks for your replies.
There are no numbers, letters or any other marks on the frame.
As far as I know, Fiorelli early frames had distinctive circular fork crown ends.
A friend has suggested...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-23, 05:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,708
Posted By keidal

It has chromed Campagnolo fork and rear...

It has chromed Campagnolo fork and rear drop-outs.
Atala and De Rosa street racer / cyclo-cross.
Possible braze-ons added later.
De Rosa type slots on underside of bottom bracket and oval cut-outs...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-23, 09:45 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,708
Posted By keidal

Who built this ?

Hello,
I bought this Italian ? frame some time
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-23, 04:52 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,002
Posted By keidal

I suppose the real question is this ? If...

I suppose the real question is this ?
If Tendril manufactured this frame, which particular design of head badge was it drilled for ? The rivet holes are at 38 mm centres ?
If it was drilled by...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-23, 04:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,002
Posted By keidal

This frame was painted crimson red at some time,...

This frame was painted crimson red at some time, direct on to the steel tubing and this doesn't suggest that Tendil was responsible for that !
The frame was then over-painted with a grey primer /...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-23, 03:44 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,002
Posted By keidal

Thank you for the photographs, there are quite a...

Thank you for the photographs, there are quite a few on the Ton Ton site as well.
I made a mistake a few days ago when I said the vertical head badge rivet holes were at 48 mm centres - actually...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-23, 11:02 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,002
Posted By keidal

Thank you very much for this information -...

Thank you very much for this information - greatly appreciated
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-23, 02:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,002
Posted By keidal

The frame was delivered January 12 and it is a...

The frame was delivered January 12 and it is a Tendil, originally painted red with the correct forks.
The frame serial number is Z 4 / D drive side, opposite side 6 W
Bottom bracket AG in a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-22, 09:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 625
Posted By keidal

Badge restoration

Hello,
Does anyone know of a company / person who can restore a brass head badge please ?
I could probably find a photograph of the badge or decal showing the colours etc.
I have a badge which was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-22, 01:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 748
Posted By keidal

This frame is currently being refinished and I...

This frame is currently being refinished and I will post photos when finished.
I am now 99% certain, having seen an unrestored 1960's frame with provenance, that the number refers to the 6 = 1960's,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-22, 01:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 748
Posted By keidal

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

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-22, 05:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 748
Posted By keidal

Galmozzi Super Competizione frame

Does anyone know how to interpret the embossed number and dot]s] on the underside of the bottom bracket, which is also repeated on the fork steerer-tube please ?
Could the number refer to the last...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-22, 05:05 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,002
Posted By keidal

After almost three months, the seller / Paypal...

After almost three months, the seller / Paypal have refunded my money in full. The frame disappeared in transit apparently - it never arrived in the UK from Italy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-22, 05:07 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 190
Posted By keidal

Pogliaghi by Galmozzi ?

Hello,
Did I read somewhere perhaps long ago, that some of Pogliaghi's early frames were built by Galmozzi ?
Keith
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-22, 01:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,693
Posted By keidal

Hello, This frame was probably red originally...

Hello,
This frame was probably red originally and was built by Galmozzi. If you scrape the paint away, where the badge would be on the head tube, you will see engaved - Galmozzi Super Competizione....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-22, 01:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 270
Posted By keidal

Chiappini head badge

Does anyone have a photograph of the metal Chiappini head badge showing the colors please ? My copy of the badge is sun-faded completely. I believe that the central shield might have been top...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-22, 01:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 557
Posted By keidal

I now believe after looking at several...

I now believe after looking at several photographs of the underside of Galmozzi bottom bracket shells, that the embossed number refers to the year of a 1950's frame's manufacture and the number of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-22, 03:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 557
Posted By keidal

I have just read that the number and the "dots"...

I have just read that the number and the "dots" engraved on the underside of the bottom bracket shell in some way refers to a racing team. Whether this is plausible, I just don't know - I'd guess...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-22, 01:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 557
Posted By keidal

How to date a Galmozzi frame

Hello,
Can anyone please tell me how to date when a Galmozzi frame was built please ?
I have a frame with Galmozzi Super Competizione engraved on the head tube.
On the underside of the bottom...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-22, 12:21 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,002
Posted By keidal

A parcel shipped two days later by Posre Italiene...

A parcel shipped two days later by Posre Italiene was delivered [as usual] six days later. Parcel Force used their own tracking devices a few days ago and the parcel was last recorded to be in a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-22, 01:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,002
Posted By keidal

Hello, I can't continue with this, because the...

Hello, I can't continue with this, because the frame, "allegedly" exported on 9 April, has not arrived in the UK. Well done Poste Italiene !
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-22, 08:20 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,002
Posted By keidal

Hello Maurice, Thank you for all the research...

Hello Maurice,
Thank you for all the research that you've done and all the information that you've kindly given to me. It is very much appreciated.
I have not received the frame, it is not yet in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-22, 02:34 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,002
Posted By keidal

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/600x600/fratelli_porta_nichelino_mod_sport_anni_40_3__515cb82af7774ce6d85a505e3e4d9aa8207443d1.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-22, 02:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,002
Posted By keidal

Cicli Rasetto was a bike shop in Moncalieri,...

Cicli Rasetto was a bike shop in Moncalieri, Italy and that they didn't build frames - they were bought in, ready painted and only decals were applied.
It is known that approximately 3 km away in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-22, 12:45 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,002
Posted By keidal

Thank you for your comments. There are some...

Thank you for your comments. There are some interesting developments on the possible [ likely ] builder of this frame, from detailed investigations being made in Italy at this time.
Hopefully at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-22, 07:06 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,002
Posted By keidal

Thank you, most grateful.

Thank you, most grateful.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-22, 01:13 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,002
Posted By keidal

Thanks, the following have been suggested as the...

Thanks, the following have been suggested as the possible builder of this frame :-
Giame, Amerio, Peloso, Pela and Gios.
The frame angles to me, do look more recent than the 30's, 40's - but who...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-22, 04:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,002
Posted By keidal

I'm hoping that when I receive the frame I'll be...

I'm hoping that when I receive the frame I'll be able to identify the "town" at the bottom of the seat-tube decal. In the meantime, here are some more photographs....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-22, 01:29 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,002
Posted By keidal

RASETTO Italian bike frame

I have recently bought a Rasetto frame in Italy. I have no idea who built it and my Italian bicycle historian can't identify it either. I don't know if Cicli Rasetto is or was was a bike shop or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-18-20, 10:11 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 267
Posted By keidal

Bianchi frame

Hi,
I've just bought a welded frame with this Title - can anyone please tell me when this tubing was introduced ? Early 1990's perhaps ?
BIANCHI COLUMBUS GENIUS RECORD SPECIALISSIMA
thank you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-19, 12:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 932
Posted By keidal

Agreed, but not Sturmey Archer unfortunately -...

Agreed, but not Sturmey Archer unfortunately - and they made seat posts also.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-19, 12:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 932
Posted By keidal

Sturmey Archer 511 pedals

Does anyone have anyknowledge of Sturmey Archer type 511 steel rat-trap racing pedals [made in England] please ?
They are not on the Velo Base website and I suspect that they were probably made in...
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