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03-25-24, 01:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 425
Posted By chain_whipped

I'm familiar with them and the hoops. If you...

I'm familiar with them and the hoops. If you decide not to ride them and toss back to the basement, consider selling them. Seriously interested.
03-24-24, 06:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 405
Posted By chain_whipped

18t cog in the rear, 39t chain ring.

18t cog in the rear, 39t chain ring.
03-20-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,081
Posted By chain_whipped

Looky kooky, fads and fades .... with some racy...

Looky kooky, fads and fades
.... with some racy Gipiemme Chrono and traditional Christophe straps / Suntour Superbe black and gold and A. Binda straps.
...
03-18-24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 538
Posted By chain_whipped

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

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03-17-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,107
Posted By chain_whipped

Ha--- Doesn't matter what brand of British car,...

Ha--- Doesn't matter what brand of British car, you got to love to hate all of them to own. Then repeat. From Range 'dog' Rover's, vintage Rolls Royce, modern Mini Pooper's... and yes, still two...
03-17-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 2,336
Views: 553,626
Posted By chain_whipped

Lella Lombardi ...

Lella Lombardi
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03-17-24, 07:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 538
Posted By chain_whipped

Have the exact same bag though use a different...

Have the exact same bag though use a different decalleur. Reinforced the back bottom and only two sides, connected at the top with two spokes. I used reinforcing material of a thin fiber mesh,...
03-11-24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 582
Posted By chain_whipped

The Frostline kits! Here's one of the pannier....

The Frostline kits!
Here's one of the pannier. Think to yet have my framed backpack.
Also have stashed somewhere the similar student hosteling program full biking kit + day backpack.
Shortly...
03-11-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 366
Posted By chain_whipped

Ps. The old standard of never to grease the...

Ps. The old standard of never to grease the spindle to crank square taper was stated by Tullio himself.
03-11-24, 01:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 366
Posted By chain_whipped

True, they're not easy to source. Its been awhile...

True, they're not easy to source. Its been awhile but had acquired NOS cartridge type F.A.G. with Delrin housing, Swiss made. Incredible cheap for $15 plus shipping. Ebay seller was in the US with a...
03-10-24, 08:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 572
Posted By chain_whipped

I would so love to build a Colnago Super Sausage...

I would so love to build a Colnago Super Sausage bike. A feast for champions!
...
03-10-24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 309
Posted By chain_whipped

OPs Araya aero 1 tubular was pretty...

OPs Araya aero 1 tubular was pretty 'revolutionary' for a few reasons. Obvious is the 'aero' shape but the V also for strength. I suppose some sort or improved hard anodized surface was to...
03-08-24, 08:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 253
Posted By chain_whipped

Gino and friends. Then there's Fausto!

https://youtu.be/cS8YYasoDHY?si=MQw_Er5AA3uxu1IN
03-08-24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 356
Posted By chain_whipped

Long critiqued crappy vintage brakes are now the latest great bike market thing!

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ABS ready
03-07-24, 08:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,020
Posted By chain_whipped

At time of post 7 1/2 years N.O.S. just sitting,...

At time of post 7 1/2 years N.O.S. just sitting, never broken in, change of society and pronouns.... "daddy, what am I a colt or fillie". "You're nothing until we screw an electric motor on you"~~
...
03-06-24, 02:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 559
Posted By chain_whipped

In some municipalities and raising chickens, its...

In some municipalities and raising chickens, its unlawful to keep a cockerel. Life ain't always fair but proudly here he is!...
03-06-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 7,696
Posted By chain_whipped

Pretty much the entire bicycle market is dismal....

Pretty much the entire bicycle market is dismal. Not worth listing the reasons here, but for our niche vintage lightweights, its too bad that the negativity drags it down. I give away and lose money...
03-05-24, 09:44 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,424
Posted By chain_whipped

These days, the cool old guys with DT shifters,...

These days, the cool old guys with DT shifters, can text at the same time. Put them youngsters to the curb.
03-05-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,481
Posted By chain_whipped

Fellow from above watching over, couldn't ask for...

Fellow from above watching over, couldn't ask for a better new caretaker. Congrats!
All fantastic but the Condor is a standout with those lugs and bonus stem. Mighty fine!
03-05-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 559
Posted By chain_whipped

Outstanding! While admiring the finish, I...

Outstanding!

While admiring the finish, I spotted this. Is the seat tube stamped with the motif? ...
03-04-24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 4,998
Posted By chain_whipped

Can't go wrong with rosso corsa purely on an...

Can't go wrong with rosso corsa purely on an Italian bike. The official racing color of Italy. Rosso corsa is noted color option in the Chesini brochure of this era.
...
03-03-24, 08:46 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,306
Posted By chain_whipped

Oops and I hadn't clicked the link in the OP. ...

Oops and I hadn't clicked the link in the OP.
Answer how the oblong holes appear punched flanges. He welded 8mm steel wire around the openings to stiffen.
This bike was commissioned by Colnago for...
03-03-24, 08:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,306
Posted By chain_whipped

Subjective about the looks and or purpose, but...

Subjective about the looks and or purpose, but I'm more impressed how the small shop was able to take treated super thin pipe and then oblong punched with flange.

Perhaps had access to a factory...
03-02-24, 06:27 PM
Replies: 2,336
Views: 553,626
Posted By chain_whipped

https://youtu.be/ulGgXITm9DM?si=kdw5NxpW3YmAA41e

https://youtu.be/ulGgXITm9DM?si=kdw5NxpW3YmAA41e
03-02-24, 04:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,244
Posted By chain_whipped

In 1984, Galli offered the Aerodynamica KL brake...

In 1984, Galli offered the Aerodynamica KL brake levers that could be used either as hidden brake cable or top feed. Accordingly, they recommended to drill the handlebar for internal cable setup....
03-02-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 331
Posted By chain_whipped

John, we're all adults in the room and time to...

John, we're all adults in the room and time to put your spoiled entitlement into a box.
What's it to you that's so difficult to view for free, a program and that you can't lift your finger to scroll...
02-29-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,350
Posted By chain_whipped

Funny, eh?! Blame it on marketing. The mtb market...

Funny, eh?! Blame it on marketing. The mtb market started the moniker 29er, essentially 700c fitment.

Pretty comical as well with Vittoria and especially with their 700c tubular tires having 28"...
02-29-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 604
Views: 75,144
Posted By chain_whipped

February 29 leap year Little oddity that no kid...

February 29 leap year
Little oddity that no kid wants today. Original Varsity Junior....
02-28-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,119
Posted By chain_whipped

Don't worry, kids. They won't confiscate your...

Don't worry, kids. They won't confiscate your chrome Paramount. Yet.....

https://www.carscoops.com/2023/07/chrome-plating-faces-2024-eu-ban-over-cancer-fears/
02-24-24, 07:57 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,558
Posted By chain_whipped

No intention to derail the thread, though...

No intention to derail the thread, though hopefully can provide an insight on saving old Scott Matthauser finned brake shoes. Nor do I want to hear of a scolding ... your life depends on... just get...
02-24-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,558
Posted By chain_whipped

WoW and beautiful! For a bike rarely used, its...

WoW and beautiful! For a bike rarely used, its got a story. How neat and to think nearly a half century later now back with its creator!

Ps. Little component detail; check out the rare Scott...
02-24-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,270
Posted By chain_whipped

In the 1990's there was a Major Taylor two part...

In the 1990's there was a Major Taylor two part movie made for TV, Australia. Drama / documentary of his racing life in Australia.


--just found an upload on yt
...
02-23-24, 02:53 PM
Replies: 604
Views: 75,144
Posted By chain_whipped

Your other bikes depicted are gems, but this one...

Your other bikes depicted are gems, but this one deserves another look. Rarely found mixte of this caliber. Nice choice of components as well!
02-23-24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,283
Posted By chain_whipped

For a 60's era, I wouldn't rule out a steel...

For a 60's era, I wouldn't rule out a steel Simplex. Also called Tige de Selle meaning saddle rod. The head clamp is different but allows a decent tilt range. Open end spanner grabs those nuts ;\...
02-23-24, 01:35 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,627
Posted By chain_whipped

Once again, outstanding!! (Also wondering...

Once again, outstanding!!

(Also wondering what the letters under your name represent. One has to be careful these days on incorrectly thinking or risk scolded for not complying~ guessing new...
02-23-24, 01:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 689
Posted By chain_whipped

Wonderful read! Ps. Just caught this same...

Wonderful read!
Ps. Just caught this same content on the Google CR list, but this format is more intuitive to use.
02-19-24, 10:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 675
Posted By chain_whipped

My greedy mitts would've found this coming home. ...

My greedy mitts would've found this coming home.

No doubt an educational time and fun finding treasures. Thanks for posting!
02-18-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,405
Posted By chain_whipped

Campagnolo tool set was over most heads and the...

Campagnolo tool set was over most heads and the MAFAC six to ten piece tool kit was a use once and toss away. The book cover depiction of MacGyver and his 'two' sizes adjustable 'hammers' is why most...
02-18-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 230
Posted By chain_whipped

Firstly, yes to ISO 1.8° taper. You'll have to...

Firstly, yes to ISO 1.8° taper. You'll have to determine cup / threads per the width frame shell. Length could be fudged depending on adjustable BB design, or sealed bearing type, whether or not...
02-18-24, 02:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 782
Posted By chain_whipped

There was an inconsistency of font in that era....

There was an inconsistency of font in that era. Very telling from frames with the pantographed 'C' in the head tubes and the frame decals. The older pantographed version isn't slanted, either....
02-18-24, 12:52 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,359
Posted By chain_whipped

Been there, done that. Above all, seek out a nice...

Been there, done that. Above all, seek out a nice set of GB Coureur 66 brakes. The design is brilliant vs. other centerpulls. The main support for the pivoting arms wrap the axis bearing, smoother...
02-17-24, 12:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 696
Posted By chain_whipped

Not attempting to derail the thread, but thought...

Not attempting to derail the thread, but thought to add an observation. Through the years and having Helicomatic early vs later hubs, there's a difference in the bb's sizes. It's been awhile and I...
02-16-24, 06:45 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,214
Posted By chain_whipped

And most here biotch about tubulars. Haha

And most here biotch about tubulars. Haha
02-16-24, 06:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,498
Posted By chain_whipped

Awesome. The OP resurrection. Once did an...

Awesome. The OP resurrection.

Once did an event on a 650c wheeled aluminum Trek. Worst ever. Lol. No wonder that steel Zunow has a serious cushioned saddle. Ha

Anyways, this Zunow represents...
02-15-24, 12:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 612
Posted By chain_whipped

Galli fully serviceable as well. The forgotten...

Galli fully serviceable as well. The forgotten classic weight weenie clone of Campagnolo Nuovo / Super Record.
02-15-24, 12:38 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,627
Posted By chain_whipped

The aftermarket for car industry - hotrod / SEMA...

The aftermarket for car industry - hotrod / SEMA core is thriving on resto mods. I've seen many perfectly good original to even nice older restroration cars now redone with all the latest radical...
02-14-24, 04:36 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,971
Posted By chain_whipped

Great report and pics. What was physically the...

Great report and pics.
What was physically the most challenging of the main ride?
Any ghost or mention of 'Il Pirata' Pantani?
02-08-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,018
Posted By chain_whipped

Can't exactly fill in the blanks, though there...

Can't exactly fill in the blanks, though there was an interesting era after Spence Wolfe. Could be incorrect here, and hoping Charlie Kelly will see this thread and pipe in. This timeline would be...
02-08-24, 01:15 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,808
Posted By chain_whipped

Kinda of regret not going. To heck with the...

Kinda of regret not going. To heck with the 'winer's of Eroica Ca. This would even be more adventurous to play uber relic wreckless rickshaw.
https://youtu.be/pRgGDf71FNw?si=jXuhcniKO9KmPsdh
02-08-24, 12:31 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,018
Posted By chain_whipped

\\\\WoW///// This is some Show And Tell week...

\\\\WoW/////

This is some Show And Tell week by both you, and Dave B with superlative Italian rides. Thanks for sharing and congrats!

(Too cool having those docs and I'd keep those ridiculously...
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