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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 237
Posted By Chombi1

I had buttons at the end of my straps on most of...

I had buttons at the end of my straps on most of my bikes, since the 80's.
The purpose of the buttons is to have something to get a good grip on to pull the straps tight while you are getting on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-24, 02:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 222
Posted By Chombi1

I never really liked the Cinelli saddle, with its...

I never really liked the Cinelli saddle, with its boxy looking nose, which I think kinda makes it look clunky.
I always thought the Concor Supercorsa looked very appropriate on most Italian C&V race...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 647
Posted By Chombi1

is it j7st me or do those "Pinarello" letters...

is it j7st me or do those "Pinarello" letters look close together?
(Edit) I meant to say, "...too.close together..."......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-24, 07:16 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 30,464
Posted By Chombi1

I had a set of those, branded as Simplex, their...

I had a set of those, branded as Simplex, their real maker. Gippiemme just re-branded them to sell in their product line. The levers were made from Delrin plastic, a material used extensively by...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 466
Posted By Chombi1

One thing ilI don't like about keyed washers is,...

One thing ilI don't like about keyed washers is, sometimes they can ruin the threading on the spindle or shaft it is on. As the key would sometimes try to turn when you are tightening the nut against...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 856
Posted By Chombi1

The Robin Williams provenance, if it could be...

The Robin Williams provenance, if it could be backed up, will add value to the bike, but If it wasn't originally built for the Russian Olympic team, then what's the whole point on putting the CCCP...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-24, 06:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 466
Posted By Chombi1

That's just extra precaution that Lyotard used to...

That's just extra precaution that Lyotard used to keep the lockout from getting turned loose by the rotational pressure from the threaded bearing cones. You should be able ti just use a regular...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 2,649
Views: 647,720
Posted By Chombi1

Wow! She actually had her skillet high heel on...

Wow! She actually had her skillet high heel on the top tube!
Talk about flexibility, bslance snd accuracy, she had it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-24, 11:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 564
Posted By Chombi1

Regarding Orings for use with brake adjusters. ...

Regarding Orings for use with brake adjusters.
I noticed that some O-rings are not very resistant to dry rot and would start cracking apart no too long, after you install it on brake adjuster...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-24, 02:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 231
Posted By Chombi1

Remember, there's also Columbus TSX tubing, which...

Remember, there's also Columbus TSX tubing, which I think is higher in the tubing l8ne than Thron?, IIRC.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-24, 02:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,049
Posted By Chombi1

I don't know if their all legit, but there aot of...

I don't know if their all legit, but there aot of Japanese component offerings at eBay that are priced crazy high.
As a consequence, they don't seem to sell very well and stay on eBay for very long...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 749
Posted By Chombi1

Tue Rolls is a bit wider and flatter at the back...

Tue Rolls is a bit wider and flatter at the back half of the saddle than the Turbo. The padding is also a bit thinner on it.
I find the Turbo more comfortable, but it's maybe because of my narrowish...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 447
Posted By Chombi1

You cannot go wrong with both manufacturers....

You cannot go wrong with both manufacturers. Especially Stronglight, which was one of the biggest component manufacturers in Europe in the 70's and 80's. Stronglight was the main competition from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-24, 01:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 825
Posted By Chombi1

Tamara's were generally regarded as mid market...

Tamara's were generally regarded as mid market Japanese bikes, a little below Fuji and more like Kabuki in the 80's. What's good about Japanese bikes back then was the frame build quality was so good...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 628
Posted By Chombi1

I assume it's a Spanish builder, being, you found...

I assume it's a Spanish builder, being, you found it in the continent and it's Spsnish brand name, most likely the builders name.
The 1993 date sounds correct, becsuse of the straight legged fork....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-24, 05:45 PM
Replies: 3,737
Views: 500,423
Posted By Chombi1

Uhmmmm..... Dorky??

Uhmmmm..... Dorky??
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-21-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 560
Posted By Chombi1

Dang!, I did not know till now that Pinarello's...

Dang!, I did not know till now that Pinarello's decals were still bad up to the 90's!
I guess they ordered a ton of them and had to use them up!
I'm still debating wheter I should take off what's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 2,649
Views: 647,720
Posted By Chombi1

Can't believe she's gone... She was such a...

Can't believe she's gone...
She was such a vibrant woman...... RIP Markie.......
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-21-24, 08:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 712
Posted By Chombi1

I assume that It could be Tange Prestige then,...

I assume that It could be Tange Prestige then, used on the Challenge framesets......
If it is Prestige, that is great as Prestige is considered even better than most European tubing equivalents,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-21-24, 06:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 712
Posted By Chombi1

Do you by chance know what tubing was used on...

Do you by chance know what tubing was used on this frame??
I keep hearing all sorts of answers about the tubing used on these earlier (Pre-Impulse?) Davidsons back then.
From Columbus SL to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-24, 06:29 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,228
Posted By Chombi1

Were these the one sold just as framesets by...

Were these the one sold just as framesets by Peugeot shops?
If it was, I remember drooling over thise framesets that I could not afford back then when I was still going to college....
I was quite...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-24, 06:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 936
Posted By Chombi1

Nice! I remember admiring the 560s and 660s at...

Nice!
I remember admiring the 560s and 660s at the Trek dealerships back in college in the 80's
Treks were great but they were a bit over my budget back then. plus I was more of a Peugeot and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-24, 05:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 938
Posted By Chombi1

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-24, 05:34 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,228
Posted By Chombi1

The serial number on my SBDU frameset is...

The serial number on my SBDU frameset is SB3278....
Which I think, dates it to the very late 70's or very early 80's?...
I heard about the super lightweight Microlites but I'm a bit apprehensive to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-24, 05:07 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,446
Posted By Chombi1

There's no such thing as NOS grease....... When...

There's no such thing as NOS grease....... When it's old in a component, it is not grease anymore. Campy grease turns hard and stiff like dried wood glue, after about 20 some years in a component....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-24, 04:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 423
Posted By Chombi1

The Toplines look lovely in a very classic way,...

The Toplines look lovely in a very classic way, despite their late 80's /early 90's vintage. They look like the product of the 60's and 70's. For a 90's crankset, it's a bit odd, having a swaged...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-24, 05:32 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,228
Posted By Chombi1

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Here's my SBDU frameset in size 56cm, which should be my lightest steel...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-24, 12:59 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,228
Posted By Chombi1

I have not finished its build yet, but my...

I have not finished its build yet, but my lightest steel frameset is my early 80's Raleigh 753 SBDU Team, 56 cm framest. I'm sure that I can build it to around 17+ pound with the correct Campy SR...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-24, 05:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 565
Posted By Chombi1

Yup!, it's definitely a real "Tout French"...

Yup!, it's definitely a real "Tout French" superbike from the 80's!
BTW, some of the French pro teams were also using the all aluminum (Dural) version of the Maillard 700 freewheels and Titanium...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-19-24, 12:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,885
Posted By Chombi1

A really pretty bike! My size too! I'm...

A really pretty bike! My size too!
I'm surprised that not too many builders used that "Heraldic" font for graphics on their bikes.....
That font was actually quite popular in the 60's ajd 70's.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-19-24, 12:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 754
Posted By Chombi1

My brother and I were just reminiscing just...

My brother and I were just reminiscing just yesterday on how we pushed those corncobs in our heyday in the 80's.
I remember we did not have any cogs bigger than a 23 tooth back then and we attacked...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 485
Posted By Chombi1

What is interesting is, Modolo invested a lot...

What is interesting is, Modolo invested a lot towards their sinterized brake pads. It was pretty much on all their brakesets, except for their cheapest models. Plus they proudly printed "World...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-24, 10:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 485
Posted By Chombi1

Yup!,..., the Modolos have flexible caliper arms,...

Yup!,..., the Modolos have flexible caliper arms, because Modolo made them so thin in cross section. Especially the models below the Speediies....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 485
Posted By Chombi1

In this case, the "C&V gods" will not object if...

In this case, the "C&V gods" will not object if you replaced the original "sinterized" brake pads with Kool Stop rubber ones, as the sinterized brake pads were hated by most cyclists from the day...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-24, 05:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,493
Posted By Chombi1

One thing that turned me off on trying to find a...

One thing that turned me off on trying to find a Masi 3V or Volumetrica is they seem to have a tendency to rust quite badly. Combine that with the mediocre paint quality (In terms of durability.)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-24, 05:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 565
Posted By Chombi1

if they are Weinmann brakes, they are most likely...

if they are Weinmann brakes, they are most likely Weinmann Carrera 400's. Their top of the line sidepull brakesetl at that time.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-24, 04:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 468
Posted By Chombi1

I think the best looking 80's Peugeots were these...

I think the best looking 80's Peugeots were these pearl white painted bikes with the racing checker board and orange lettered graphics.:thumb:
the mid 80's and later Peugeot with the slanted color...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 681
Posted By Chombi1

Maybe you can have a replacement top tube cable...

Maybe you can have a replacement top tube cable guide 3D printed??
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 899
Posted By Chombi1

Nishiki did not hesitate to re-badge Italian...

Nishiki did not hesitate to re-badge Italian framesets to sell under their name brand. Another notable example is when Nishiki re-badged Alan Carbonio CF framesets to add to their model line in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 565
Posted By Chombi1

The crankset on the first pic, looks to be a...

The crankset on the first pic, looks to be a Stronglight 107. The rear derailleur, maybe a Simplex SLJ5500
The shifters look like 2nd gen Simplex Retrofrictions. Hubs could be Maillard/Spidel 700....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-24, 07:27 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,115
Posted By Chombi1

i had one of those in the 80's. Lost it in a move...

i had one of those in the 80's. Lost it in a move and got another one in the 90's
They are really handy for quick derailleur adjustments. Only thing I don't like about them is, it will badly scuff...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 611
Posted By Chombi1

If you want straight treads on your tires, you...

If you want straight treads on your tires, you should stay with the two brands and not go cheaper.
I never had crooked treads on any of my Schwalbes and Panaracers. Like the Vittoria Rallies and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 763
Posted By Chombi1

Just be careful bending caliper arms as some...

Just be careful bending caliper arms as some manufacturers us very brittle aluminum alloys that were stiff but would crack suddenly, instead of bending....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-24, 02:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,128
Posted By Chombi1

A lower bar setting does not necessarily mean...

A lower bar setting does not necessarily mean more weight on your hands snd arms.
ln the 80's I learned how to carry a good part of my upper body weight through the muscles of my mid torso. This...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 2,649
Views: 647,720
Posted By Chombi1

You csn't find a more Mexican name than...

You csn't find a more Mexican name than "Oacxaca"!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 2,649
Views: 647,720
Posted By Chombi1

He would have made a great Architect! With the...

He would have made a great Architect! With the tough looks and his booming voice, he would have easily kept all the consultants and contractors in line,...... and maybe even most clients/owners of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-24, 12:10 AM
Replies: 2,649
Views: 647,720
Posted By Chombi1

One of the most beautiful women of her time! ...

One of the most beautiful women of her time!
Many people did not even know that Rita Hayworth was Latina..... Her real name was Margarita Carmen Cansino.
Hollywood anglcized her with her showbiz...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 611
Posted By Chombi1

I think Schwalbe and Panaracer tires are quite...

I think Schwalbe and Panaracer tires are quite similar in quality.....
At least, that's my experience with the two manufacturer's tubular tiresets....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-24, 05:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 438
Posted By Chombi1

I've been using such for a third hand too, for...

I've been using such for a third hand too, for some years now.
Convenient but sometimes, it is hard to catch the caliper arms on some hrakesets, as the padded clamp ends can sometimes slip....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-24, 05:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 419
Posted By Chombi1

I always got brass nipples and I never had...

I always got brass nipples and I never had problems. No corrosion snd the brass provides the needed "lubrication" at the threads and nipple wells.
What little weight you might save with aluminum...
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