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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-21-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,387
Posted By longhitv

If it helps, 1986 Giro was equipped with Dura Ace...

If it helps, 1986 Giro was equipped with Dura Ace
I Sold this 59 cm Original Giro in Summer last year for $1200 (CDN) in Vancouver.
Im 6'2 and I actually find my long legs work better on my 62 61...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-23, 03:13 PM
Replies: 395
Views: 147,951
Posted By longhitv

Nice!! Love the bars !

Nice!! Love the bars !
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-23, 10:11 AM
Replies: 395
Views: 147,951
Posted By longhitv

yes it was a great match

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-23, 06:10 AM
Replies: 395
Views: 147,951
Posted By longhitv

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-23, 09:19 PM
Replies: 395
Views: 147,951
Posted By longhitv

colour code

that is 1980 bianchi 748 record
matched.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-23, 10:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 15,499
Posted By longhitv

I have a 1978 Dec made 531 Professional with all...

I have a 1978 Dec made 531 Professional with all Campy Nuovo gear.
I Bought it for $50 and have repainted it and added some NOS nuovo gear and keeping good condition gear on it.
Im assembling it...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-23, 08:43 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 41,825
Posted By longhitv

They rest beside my 2017 CF Wilier GTR and...

They rest beside my

2017 CF Wilier GTR and my
2012 Copper dipped Motobecane single speed
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-23, 08:40 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 41,825
Posted By longhitv

My 3. 1980 748 Rekord with NOS 600...

My 3.

1980 748 Rekord with NOS 600 tricolor Group. Hanging on wall.
1987 Original Giro Specialissima with Dura Ace
1987 Limited frame "Metallic green" with 2005-7 Campagnolo Record group....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-23, 08:35 AM
Replies: 395
Views: 147,951
Posted By longhitv

1980 748 Rekord Restoration

Stripped, painted re decaled and with NOS 600 tri color group that was still in bags. Wheels and tires are also new since 1987 ish.
Hanging on wall,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-23, 11:04 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 32,852
Posted By longhitv

Ok All done

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-23, 08:19 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 32,852
Posted By longhitv

Ok I odered this

I just ordered this
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-23, 06:16 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 32,852
Posted By longhitv

forks and origianl maybe stickers

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-23, 06:02 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 32,852
Posted By longhitv

Decals

Its a 1980 748 Rekord
It came with the Paigo Vespa decal.
Which I have. However I am adding a full NOS Groupset of Shimano 600 tri-color still wrapped....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-23, 02:25 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 32,852
Posted By longhitv

Actually I have enought to paint 5 bikes

If anyone wants a bit I can send them.
Realistically I have enought to paint 3 full bikes with a spray gun. I finished with a spray can of clear x 2 coats.
Small cost As Id have to buy a tiny...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-23, 08:41 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 32,852
Posted By longhitv

Go to any Akzonoble paint distributer in USA

Ask for this.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-23, 08:01 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 32,852
Posted By longhitv

Go to any Akzonoble paint distributer in USA

Ask for this.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-23, 10:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,083
Posted By longhitv

The copper bike was dipped and then coated...

The copper bike was dipped and then coated immediately with a product called Everclear.
Same idea if you had a coper sink at home, you coat it with that....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-23, 06:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,083
Posted By longhitv

Oh I totally did. I knew nothing. I just threw...

Oh I totally did. I knew nothing. I just threw myself in the last 3 months.
Total newbie.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-23, 02:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,083
Posted By longhitv

Hi Thought Id chime in since I started the thread...

Hi Thought Id chime in since I started the thread and update
Heres how the bike ended up.

1987 Bianchi Limited.
Campy Chorus crank and Chorus brakes, Campy Record shifters, Record derailers,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-23, 12:10 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 32,852
Posted By longhitv

Beautiful bike. Is it original or is it...

Beautiful bike.
Is it original or is it restored?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-23, 02:49 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 32,852
Posted By longhitv

Also -- When you google threads about Celeste...

Also -- When you google threads about Celeste Bianchi green you will get a lot on RAL 6027 and looks like below on your screen. But It is not this colour.
This is the swatch of it at my paint...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-23, 10:51 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 32,852
Posted By longhitv

Hardly.

Hardly.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-23, 10:04 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 32,852
Posted By longhitv

Celeste on Steerer 1980 Rekord

Yes I agree. Since the painted celeste has never seen the light of day since 1980 on teh steerer portion -- its perfect. This is colour I matched too. No UV exposure, no scratches, no rust, just...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-13-23, 02:49 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 19,094
Posted By longhitv

Copper plating, I have done this.... and the results are wonderful.

the results are good and its protected with my secret sauce :)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-23, 12:59 AM
Replies: 395
Views: 147,951
Posted By longhitv

I suppose the factory is calling this celeste...

I suppose the factory is calling this celeste now.
But this is 100 shades off the early colour....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-23, 12:34 AM
Replies: 395
Views: 147,951
Posted By longhitv

this is 1980 celeste

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-23, 12:33 AM
Replies: 395
Views: 147,951
Posted By longhitv

Celeste

I have a few Bianchis in my garage. 3 perfect ones.
This 1980 748 rekord Im repainting....well, I dont want to fight with what celeste is the real celeste or whatever.

All I can say...is that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-23, 10:51 PM
Replies: 395
Views: 147,951
Posted By longhitv

modern

that is the modern celeste.
about 10 pantones different than the classic celeste.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-23, 04:53 PM
Replies: 395
Views: 147,951
Posted By longhitv

The Sample I ordered (Square) is off slightly....

The Sample I ordered (Square) is off slightly. And given that the forks have never seen light in 45 years, Im going to make my own sample...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-23, 04:50 PM
Replies: 395
Views: 147,951
Posted By longhitv

Im making up this colour celeste

In pulling my forks out of the 1980 748 Rekord I have, I saw the celeste green was pretty perfect, not seeing uv light for 45 years!!!!
So I am matching the colour and repainting a bike i have.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-23, 04:47 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 32,852
Posted By longhitv

Celeste Green 1980 Rekord

In pulling my forks out of the 1980 748 Rekord I have, I saw the celeste green was pretty perfect, not seeing uv light for 45 years!!!!
So I am matching the colour and repainting a bike.

If you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-23, 06:13 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 39,213
Posted By longhitv

I paid $40 cdn for it locally. One Day I will...

I paid $40 cdn for it locally.
One Day I will restore it
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-23, 04:42 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 39,213
Posted By longhitv

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

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/20220413_132949_90a0948af99b68a148c1806f38fc219c63f28e6f.jpg
sprayed in clear to seal all the patina
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-23, 04:35 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 39,213
Posted By longhitv

1940s 1950s Phillip. I also have one

I came across one a few years ago. Currently its a bike table at my front door. Aside from the bent forks, I actually road it about 100 feet in its current condition :fred:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-23, 09:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,083
Posted By longhitv

I was going to buy the Campagnolo “Victory Corsa”...

I was going to buy the Campagnolo “Victory Corsa” gruppo from ~1985 for $360 usd.
I think $500 can get me a bike with everything I need on it, and I can donate the frame to a young kid.

So $300...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-23, 07:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,083
Posted By longhitv

first picture

First picture is the Giro with durace sitting infront of the car picture. The 1987 limited frame is infront of the Specialissima Giro, you can see the frame is all wrapped up.

I have 3...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-23, 07:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,083
Posted By longhitv

All this is NOS brand new (even the tires and...

All this is NOS brand new (even the tires and brand new and dry from 1989) its all going on the repainted 748 Record frame.
And the Complete Bike on the wall is my 1987 Giro with stock Dura Ace....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-23, 06:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,083
Posted By longhitv

1987 Bianchi Limited - Want to make modern

Hi
I posted about a 80s Campagnolo set that I had a quick few days to decide and the Forum seemed to advise to turn it down and find better....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-04-23, 05:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,549
Posted By longhitv

Just to clarify, The Frame is mine. I paid...

Just to clarify, The Frame is mine.
I paid little in my opinion for it $100
Its just sitting in my garage and I thought Id outfit it with this groupset

So the Campy gear alone is $360
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-04-23, 02:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,549
Posted By longhitv

Oh Sorry Some confusion. @Atlas Shrugged...

Oh Sorry Some confusion. @Atlas Shrugged (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/atlas-shrugged-189715.html) I paid $100 for this Limited frame 61cm with a Campy record seat post.
Its just...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-03-23, 10:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,549
Posted By longhitv

Quick move..Should I buy this? Campagnolo

I have about 24 hours to decide
Come with Cinelli Stem and handlebars
100 km or less on the gearset
$360 in USD dollars for it all. I was going to put it on a 1987 Bianchi Limited In Celeste green...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-23, 11:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 977
Posted By longhitv

correct Celeste.

I should take this to the shop and scan it and get automotive single stage paint made as a code.

Its the fork factory paint from my 1980 Rekord...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-23, 08:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 977
Posted By longhitv

I did use this for my Giro, was a good match for paint

https://www.ebay.com/itm/262536514280
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-23, 08:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 977
Posted By longhitv

Jagwire colour

I have three Bianchi bikes.
2 I am building up so the Wire can be new and uniform.
On my 1987 Specialissima Giro, you can see just after the neck there is wear on the cable, but again, the color is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-23, 11:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 977
Posted By longhitv

Celeste Bianchi Cable kit and colour match for 1987 Bianchi Limited Celeste Metallic

Two Questions
1) Jagwire Celeste color
is there better cable to buy (the color more true that is ) or is this the one to purchase. I need 2-3 Jagwire Pro Brake Cable Kit Road SRAM/Shimano,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-22, 04:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,227
Posted By longhitv

600 tricolor groupset

Well I ended up buying the 1995 600 Groupset as its soooooo nice
I will add the Bianchi Selle Italia Seat I have
I will strip and repaint the frame.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-22, 01:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,227
Posted By longhitv

which Groupset

Oh ok. so a friend offered me two Groupsets.

NOS Shimano 600 tri-color groupset with NOS wheels and stem. everthing I need. Cineli bars. everything brand new to go on a newly painted frame.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-25-22, 10:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,227
Posted By longhitv

Headset

Could be.
Mine looks like the integrated headset with the textured besel EXCEPT it has the bianchi type about 4 times engraved or etched into the lower besel. This is like the 784 or one of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-22, 03:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,227
Posted By longhitv

I think the Head tube stamp is 01 5522 I can...

I think the Head tube stamp is 01 5522
I can barely make out the number.
When I strip it down Ill be able to see it
Where is teh website to see what numbers are what.

PS Thanks for your help....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-22, 02:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,227
Posted By longhitv

The Previous owner said it was a Rekord frame. ...

The Previous owner said it was a Rekord frame.
Which --- looking at NOS Rekord 148 bikes it has the same head set

I am going to repaint this frame, and then decide either, do I buy 1980s...
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