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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-23, 03:56 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,854
Posted By Cibi42

In the same family, I'm kind of tempted to go and...

In the same family, I'm kind of tempted to go and try it...
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-22, 08:25 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,854
Posted By Cibi42

looks fast, and soft

looks fast, and soft
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-22, 11:56 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,854
Posted By Cibi42

I feel like this one deserves a price: ...

I feel like this one deserves a price:

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-22, 08:49 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,854
Posted By Cibi42

another along the "strange fork" category ...

another along the "strange fork" category


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"Mid...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-22, 12:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 434
Posted By Cibi42

the power of bikes, and of generosity. thanks for...

the power of bikes, and of generosity. thanks for sharing
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-22, 01:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 590
Posted By Cibi42

Nishiki Superbe

Nishiki Superbe
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-22, 01:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 499
Posted By Cibi42

looks like a great frame to me! not the usual...

looks like a great frame to me! not the usual donor bike... nice catch
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-22, 01:04 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,854
Posted By Cibi42

"29' Aluminium Racing Bike Frame" It's not alu,...

"29' Aluminium Racing Bike Frame"
It's not alu, not 29, and not worth this.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1363736920768767
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-22, 09:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,333
Posted By Cibi42

Thank you all, looks like before I make the...

Thank you all, looks like before I make the decision I'll quickly mount them both to try the fit (leg-wise and bike-wise), as aesthetically and quality wise they seem pretty equal.
Although I might...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-22, 10:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,333
Posted By Cibi42

SR Royal vs Sugino Super mighty

I'm in the process of building 2 bikes (well, the most current 2 amongst the 8 other waiting for immediate attention). One will be for selling (too big) and the other as one of the N+1.

Now my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-22, 10:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 883
Posted By Cibi42

Thanks! i was looking for these a while back...

Thanks! i was looking for these a while back...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-22, 07:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 624
Posted By Cibi42

here's a better picture of the colour, it...

here's a better picture of the colour, it definitively has a green tinge that the camera doesnt quite pick up very well
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-22, 04:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 624
Posted By Cibi42

Thanks T-Mar, as usual very enlightening and...

Thanks T-Mar, as usual very enlightening and informative. Now to find the 1988-89 model, likely Canadian market... I'll keep digging.

Andy, the Celeste paint job looks amazing! Mine is in pretty...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-22, 10:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 624
Posted By Cibi42

Andy, it does have a greenish tint to it, a bit...

Andy, it does have a greenish tint to it, a bit beetle shell like. For some reason i assumed that this colour scheme in Bianchis was reserved for lower end ones, obviously not.
Your frame looks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-22, 06:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 624
Posted By Cibi42

Thanks T-Mar, it makes sense about the brakes,...

Thanks T-Mar, it makes sense about the brakes, didn't cross my mind that it would be miss match for that reason.

Here, a shot of the shifters, fork crown and SN.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-22, 02:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 624
Posted By Cibi42

Looks like it could also fit the specs of the...

Looks like it could also fit the specs of the 1987 Nuovo Alloro: Columbus formula II, victory groupset, ITM stem, C-record levers, although the fork crowns are not engraved on mine....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-22, 12:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 624
Posted By Cibi42

Mystery Bianchi

Hello all, a cute Bianchi came my way recently but I'm struggling to positively confirm an ID, I hope you can help me...
My first guess is a Giro 1988, Formula Two tubing with Victory parts would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-22, 01:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 865
Posted By Cibi42

I tried a cheap Chinese one from Amazon,...

I tried a cheap Chinese one from Amazon, Sunsomething, and it fell appart in less than 2 month of daily winter commute. I've had a Shimano one since and no issue
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-22, 08:46 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,668
Posted By Cibi42

sounds silly but I bought a Nishiki mountain bike...

sounds silly but I bought a Nishiki mountain bike for the tires. I needed knobly tires for a Kuwahara Shasta that cane with slicks and it was much cheaper to get a whole $10 bike than buying 2 new...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-21, 12:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,043
Posted By Cibi42

Thanks for these details, that's earlier than I...

Thanks for these details, that's earlier than I originally thought.
I unfortunately sold it this summer, it was just that much too tall for me that I didn't ride enough. It's supposed to have a nice...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-21, 07:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,378
Posted By Cibi42

wow, that's a brutal bend! glad you're ok. You...

wow, that's a brutal bend! glad you're ok.
You should also check the down tube and top tube for any consequences, check there's not paint chips or small bump that would indicate a bend in the tube
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-21, 08:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,109
Posted By Cibi42

Late on this thread as well... I'd be curious...

Late on this thread as well...
I'd be curious to know who's doing the restoration job, good to know who's in town doing this kind of job.
Rath Bicycle here in Calgary does a flawless job at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-21, 06:50 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,170
Posted By Cibi42

That's a nice catch, not many of these on thsi...

That's a nice catch, not many of these on thsi side of the pond. And great crankset.
Manufrance produced mostly mid range bike as far as i know, they were made by the Manufacture d'armes et de...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-04-21, 05:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 600
Posted By Cibi42

auto polish paste and it'll likely disapear. Then...

auto polish paste and it'll likely disapear. Then a quick wax and it'll look new
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-21, 09:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,022
Posted By Cibi42

here it is: L878682

here it is:
L878682
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-21, 08:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,881
Posted By Cibi42

What about the blue one with the Brooks saddle...

What about the blue one with the Brooks saddle and the (campagnolo?) aero seat post, looks interesting too...
crazy price for that Gitane though!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-21, 06:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,443
Posted By Cibi42

sounds good, thanks

sounds good, thanks
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-21, 06:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,443
Posted By Cibi42

were they water slide decals or vinyl? either way...

were they water slide decals or vinyl? either way they look good!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-21, 12:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,022
Posted By Cibi42

Brilliant, I'm excited about that. Would you like...

Brilliant, I'm excited about that. Would you like the SN?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-21, 11:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,022
Posted By Cibi42

Thanks! And glad to know I was getting close in...

Thanks! And glad to know I was getting close in the identification.
It will be a nice wee project to work on, the problem is that it's my size and I REALLY don't need another bike.
But I don't have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-21, 10:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,022
Posted By Cibi42

Mystery no label bike, Miyata 1000?

Hi all,
I recently got this bike for a song on a local online sale, no labels, bad pictures, flat bars, but it looked interesting. When I picked it up up i was happily surprised by the quality of...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-17-20, 07:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,307
Posted By Cibi42

I'd need a ladder to get on that bike!

I'd need a ladder to get on that bike!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-17-20, 07:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,458
Posted By Cibi42

which currency are we talking about here? the...

which currency are we talking about here? the good old lira?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-20, 09:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 477
Posted By Cibi42

sweet! thanks for sharing, that'll be a nice...

sweet!
thanks for sharing, that'll be a nice interlude during work (at home) tomorrow
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-20, 07:35 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 9,258
Posted By Cibi42

The musée d’art et d’industrie in Saint...

The musée d’art et d’industrie in Saint Etienne,France, had an amazing collection last time I was there
Parcours Cycles | Musée d'Art et d'Industrie de Saint-Etienne...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-13-20, 11:23 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 19,726
Posted By Cibi42

this morning wasnt actually too bad, i was a bit...

this morning wasnt actually too bad, i was a bit worried and got over prepared, ended up too warm despite the -33 wind chill ;-)

i repacked my wheels this season with cold weather grease (i think...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-12-20, 04:01 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 19,726
Posted By Cibi42

I’ll be really interested to hear how your...

I’ll be really interested to hear how your experiments go. I’m in Calgary too and have been thinking about waxing my chain this year after the soupy salty mix happening over the last couple of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-19, 07:36 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,640
Posted By Cibi42

A chilly -19C with a wind chill of -26c up here...

A chilly -19C with a wind chill of -26c up here in Calgary. Defo needs balaclava and goggles to commute, and even with toe AND full shoe cover i got some cold toes. My poor old beater single speed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-19, 10:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,298
Posted By Cibi42

Sweet! i can’t believe that bike came out of a...

Sweet!
i can’t believe that bike came out of a pile of junk, it looks much better than what loads of people are trying to sell.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-19, 10:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,726
Posted By Cibi42

I remember 30 years ago riding the country roads...

I remember 30 years ago riding the country roads as a kid and the old folks on the side shouting “Allez poupou!”. Anquetil was the winner but Poulidor was the hero. A legend of his time.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-19, 01:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,043
Posted By Cibi42

Brilliant! thanks for all these cues, I'll check...

Brilliant! thanks for all these cues, I'll check when I come home. I'll let you know what I find.
The William crank catalogue looks really nice (they look very old fashion but quite cute in that)...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-04-19, 10:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,195
Posted By Cibi42

I wish i were closer... that’s a fair drive from...

I wish i were closer... that’s a fair drive from up North. All the best!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-19, 10:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,043
Posted By Cibi42

Well, it looks like it’s going to take a but more...

Well, it looks like it’s going to take a but more digging... thanks for the replies, i’ll keep looking around.

I found an almost identical twin (slightly different crankset) online on retrobike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-19, 08:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,043
Posted By Cibi42

Help dating a Carlton?

hi all, over the weekend i came across a n+3 bike. It’s not a top of the line and is on the upper edge of too big for me, but couldn’t resist it the chrome lugs and the victor seat cluster.
After a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-19, 06:12 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 22,152
Posted By Cibi42

Nice post, thanks

Nice post, thanks
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-19, 09:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 665
Posted By Cibi42

Thanks T-Mar, much appreciated. Couple of...

Thanks T-Mar, much appreciated.
Couple of following up questions if you don't mind: how do you break down that serial Number? and I can't find much info on the Bici II, I had a look at a couple of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-19, 06:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 665
Posted By Cibi42

And i’m in Canada if that helps with...

And i’m in Canada if that helps with identification, it seems that a few Models got extra chrome on forks up here.
any help identifying the model or the year, or any info would be greatly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-19, 06:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 665
Posted By Cibi42

another Japanese 80s Bianchi? Pic heavy

hi all, i just got hold of this 80s (82 from the logo?) Bianchi, likely Japanese made. It came with a straight bar but doesn’t seem to have a touring or ‘city’ geometry so I guess it was assembled to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-08-19, 04:22 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,177
Posted By Cibi42

Looks like I need to get myself some mineral...

Looks like I need to get myself some mineral spirit...
I didn't have alcohol on hand (not the kind to degrease bike parts with) so gave WD40 a go after removing the bigger gunk with stick and rag....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-07-19, 06:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,177
Posted By Cibi42

Thanks I did the first 2 steps last night, it...

Thanks
I did the first 2 steps last night, it was tough and slow and hardly removed anything. But i’ll try the alcohol method as well now
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