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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-20, 09:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,429
Posted By Matador6

@Markeologist...

@Markeologist (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/markeologist-519626.html) This is great stuff. Thanks again for the benefit of your knowledge!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-19-20, 02:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,429
Posted By Matador6

HOLD ON! I'm going to partially correct/clarify...

HOLD ON! I'm going to partially correct/clarify myself. I relooked through the memoire du cyclisme database. Gitane does not alternatly show up on St Raphael jerseys in some years. According to them...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-18-20, 03:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,429
Posted By Matador6

@dddd...

@dddd (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/dddd-185430.html) Thanks very much for the picture! Was the owner of this bike using it for an L'Eroica? I think I recall you posting something about this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-18-20, 03:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,429
Posted By Matador6

@Markeologist...

@Markeologist (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/markeologist-519626.html) Thank you, again, and that is a beautiful period Gitane. Yes, I have been using team sponsorship information as well. Of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-18-20, 02:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,429
Posted By Matador6

@obrentharris...

@obrentharris (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/obrentharris-306057.html) Brent, No worries! I appreciate you help all the same!
Travis
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-20, 08:35 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,429
Posted By Matador6

@Addamsmith...

@Addamsmith (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/addamsmith-530848.html) Hello, Addam! I think we have had some discussions on some of our facebook groups. You have some great bikes, there!
Travis
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-20, 08:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,429
Posted By Matador6

@BlueDevil63...

@BlueDevil63 (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/bluedevil63-202066.html) It is helpful. Thank you. It also helps in that I know everyone laments the lack of clarity in french serial numbers, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-20, 08:20 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,429
Posted By Matador6

@Markeologist...

@Markeologist (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/markeologist-519626.html) Yes, you did reference the catalog on Gitane USA and I did go through them taking careful notes. I also utilized the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-20, 04:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,429
Posted By Matador6

@BlueDevil63...

@BlueDevil63 (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/bluedevil63-202066.html) Thanks for sharing the pictures! Specials are really hard to come by and any examples are always welcome. I actually came...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-20, 04:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,429
Posted By Matador6

@obrentharris...

@obrentharris (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/obrentharris-306057.html) Good to hear from you again! I really appreciate your remembering the online add!
I'm looking forward to hearing more on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-20, 04:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,429
Posted By Matador6

@juvela...

@juvela (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/juvela-333224.html) juvela, as always you are a treasure of very helpful information!!! Thank you so much!!
So, piece by piece;
I am surprised you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-08-20, 05:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,429
Posted By Matador6

Raphael Geminiani Special 1962?

Here are some more pictures of my recently bought Raphael Geminiani Special (you can see the 'ghost' image of the original decals of "R. Geminiani Special" still visible in the pictures). The paint...
Forum: Introductions
11-19-20, 07:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 529
Posted By Matador6

Greetings from a Long time listener, first time caller

Hello everyone,
Thanks for letting me join in on these discussions. I've already gotten some great help from some of the experts among you, but I guess it's time to introduce myself. I have been an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-20, 08:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,493
Posted By Matador6

@ Markeologist ...

@ Markeologist (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/markeologist-519626.html)Thanks a million for the link. I don't speak French, but with the help of Google translate, I think I got the gist of it....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-20, 07:12 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,493
Posted By Matador6

Ah, I see! Thank you again!

Ah, I see! Thank you again!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-20, 05:12 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,493
Posted By Matador6

@ Markeologist...

@ Markeologist (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/markeologist-519626.html) I see what you mean about the crimped seat stay. thank you for pointing that out.
@retyred...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-26-20, 04:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,264
Posted By Matador6

@rmfrance...

@rmfrance (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/rmfrance-388272.html) That is very helpful information. Thank you very much. I have a Geminiani frame very similar to the one you had up for sale, The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-20, 06:05 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,493
Posted By Matador6

@ retyred...

@ retyred (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/retyred-86268.html) Wow! Thank you very much for the photo! That is the very model (and possibly year) as my frame. Can I beg you for some additional,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-20, 05:55 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,493
Posted By Matador6

@Markeologist...

@Markeologist (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/markeologist-519626.html) Once again your advice is spot on and very much appreciated. My additional questions about the frame was just to see if...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-20, 05:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,363
Posted By Matador6

@gaucho777...

@gaucho777 (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/gaucho777-175208.html) Thank you very much for the response. I'm basically exploring options at this point, knowing that period clamp on pegs are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-20, 05:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,363
Posted By Matador6

@JaccoW...

@JaccoW (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/jaccow-266503.html) Thanks very much for the advice and the link. That is actually a big help, as I would think the C shaped bracket would be the easier...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-20, 05:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,363
Posted By Matador6

Frame pump pegs restoration

A question from someone contemplating his first bike restoration;
My bike (a 1962 Raphael Geminiani) originally had the pegs/bracket for a frame mounted air pump on the top tube. At some point over...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-20, 05:42 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,493
Posted By Matador6

@Markeologist...

@Markeologist (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/markeologist-519626.html) @T-Mar (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/t-mar-20650.html) Gentlemen, again, thank you so much for this information....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-20, 06:16 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,493
Posted By Matador6

@Markeologist...

@Markeologist (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/markeologist-519626.html) That is a beauty! Amateur question; when you say the "style of the seat stay finish...neither swagged nor Carre-style...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-20, 06:09 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,493
Posted By Matador6

@Markeologist...

@Markeologist (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/markeologist-519626.html) Wow! that is super cool! Must have been a pretty short marketing meeting that came up with these catalogs! Thanks for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-20, 05:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,493
Posted By Matador6

@obrentharris...

@obrentharris (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/obrentharris-306057.html) You are a superhero! Seriously, I can't thank you enough. I do believe you are correct, and my Geminiani frame is in fact...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-20, 04:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,493
Posted By Matador6

@Markeologist Than you very much for the help and...

@Markeologist Than you very much for the help and information. I think I can safely saw that the catalog year I would be most interested in is 1963, but if you ever get a chance to scan in your...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-12-20, 09:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,264
Posted By Matador6

I know this is an old post, but I'm wondering if...

I know this is an old post, but I'm wondering if you ever sold this frame or happen to know what differentiated the RG Special from other models?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-12-20, 08:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 965
Posted By Matador6

I know this post was many years ago, but I was...

I know this post was many years ago, but I was wondering if you found out anything more about the Raphael Geminiani Special model or the serial number. I just acquired a special and I'm trying to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-20, 08:02 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,563
Posted By Matador6

Mr. 66, Thank you very much for the response....

Mr. 66, Thank you very much for the response. Once I can start posting pictures, I certainly will. My frame just arrived and despite its condition and lack of components, I think there are some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-20, 09:56 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,493
Posted By Matador6

Raphael Geminiani catalog search

Does anyone have any scans or links to scans of any Raphael Geminiani catalogs from the 1955 to 1965 era? I'm trying to piece together some research, and catalog pages showing the models they had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-20, 09:33 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,563
Posted By Matador6

Thank you Juvela. Thank you for the link. So far...

Thank you Juvela. Thank you for the link. So far my research is mostly just bits and pieces, but hopefully I'll be able to piece the puzzle together a little more. Thanks
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-20, 08:36 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,563
Posted By Matador6

Mr. 66, That is a beautiful bike you have. Can...

Mr. 66, That is a beautiful bike you have. Can you tell me how the Gitane determination was made? I have a Raphael Geminiani frame coming to me. It's a little different than yours (pre-1963,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-20, 11:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 431
Posted By Matador6

Bottecchia 1950s / 1960s identification

Looking for some experienced advice, here. I'm trying to get a better handle on Bottecchia frames from the 1950's and early 1960's and dating them. What models available in the 50's/early 60's? Can...
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