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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-21, 10:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,547
Posted By OlderNotWiser

Cheers Bianchi pc , I have checked their site...

Cheers Bianchi pc ,
I have checked their site fairly regularly over the last few months. Still can't find the right crown profile but some crop up that are reasonably close(ish). I think that I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-21, 01:53 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 38,226
Posted By OlderNotWiser

Crumbs, the difference between such close serial...

Crumbs, the difference between such close serial numbers is rather baffling! Like your first beast, mine shares the lack of pump boss & just the one set of bottle bosses.
Shame about the 🧐 repaint...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-21, 10:08 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 38,226
Posted By OlderNotWiser

Just a small bit of additional info ref. cable...

Just a small bit of additional info ref. cable routing. Like your frame, my F.301 also has the top tube run from the bottom to the top.
Odd that, for a model with a fairly short history would have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-21, 05:20 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,090,903
Posted By OlderNotWiser

Ohhhwww! The sausages!! How delicious are...

Ohhhwww! The sausages!! How delicious are they**********!!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-21, 01:21 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,090,903
Posted By OlderNotWiser

Taking this Animal for a ride? ...

Taking this Animal for a ride?


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-21, 01:35 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,090,903
Posted By OlderNotWiser

Informative because in the UK, Raleigh and...

Informative because in the UK, Raleigh and Carlton were marketed as two separate brands. My initial confusion prompted some digging and now I know. Many thanks for that and it should be a nice build.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-21, 01:28 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,090,903
Posted By OlderNotWiser

Nice one, cheers ex-neighbour!

Nice one, cheers ex-neighbour!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-14-21, 05:00 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,215
Posted By OlderNotWiser

My wife would take pictures, send them to her...

My wife would take pictures, send them to her 2,000 Prosecco drinking friends who are just as evil as she is so that they will all be pointing and giggling. For months!
Ps. I love my wife and all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-21, 01:17 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,090,903
Posted By OlderNotWiser

I forgot to add (being a bear of very little...

I forgot to add (being a bear of very little brain) that that saddle is a thing of beauty.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-21, 01:13 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,090,903
Posted By OlderNotWiser

That is truly rather pretty and in crackingly...

That is truly rather pretty and in crackingly good nick! Great find.
Edited to add: It is a very practical tool that you should get loads of road (s)miles out of.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-21, 06:09 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,090,903
Posted By OlderNotWiser

Apologies, you did not detect the tongue firmly...

Apologies, you did not detect the tongue firmly in the cheek Old Sausage. However, lubricating one's shorts could also be open to niche interpretation. Lederhosen, 'Yodel-eh-he-hoo!'
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-21, 04:11 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,090,903
Posted By OlderNotWiser

So you, ermm, lubricate your saddles? It takes...

So you, ermm, lubricate your saddles? It takes all sorts! Every day is a school day.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-21, 03:30 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,421
Posted By OlderNotWiser

The total rotter!

The total rotter!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-21, 12:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,547
Posted By OlderNotWiser

Cheers Bianchigirll .

Cheers Bianchigirll .
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-21, 07:45 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,421
Posted By OlderNotWiser

It wasn't even a long time. Just a matter of a...

It wasn't even a long time. Just a matter of a few months... Ggrrrr...Rage...Resentment... Aaaggh!!! I mean, 20 quid!! Arrrghhh again! If it has happened to you too, I feel your pain. 🥃🍷🥃🍷🥃🍷
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-21, 07:36 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 12,520
Posted By OlderNotWiser

Oh! My word!! I do believe that I have come over...

Oh! My word!! I do believe that I have come over all unnecessary! Matron, the ammoniac salts and salve please!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-21, 04:41 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,421
Posted By OlderNotWiser

Heartbreaks: What Happened to Your Old Bikes?

The bikes that you took so much pride in, built to suit your style of riding, local terrain, disciplines and personal taste. Those that you did so many miles on that, somehow disappeared, you sold,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-21, 11:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,547
Posted By OlderNotWiser

That is an approach that I had considered, not...

That is an approach that I had considered, not least because it would involve less expense and time. I had found several sources for MAX tubing as well as fork crowns specifically for such but as you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-21, 09:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,547
Posted By OlderNotWiser

Thanks for the response botty kayer , you have...

Thanks for the response botty kayer , you have shown me that there is hope yet!
Casting a wide net and waiting is definitely in order.
I have seen plenty of 80s & 90s forks going for very silly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-21, 09:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,547
Posted By OlderNotWiser

Many thanks for the data T-Mar , very informative...

Many thanks for the data T-Mar , very informative and interesting as always.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-21, 02:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,547
Posted By OlderNotWiser

Cheers P!N20 & unworthy1 , Wise words indeed...

Cheers P!N20 & unworthy1 ,
Wise words indeed and good advice, all very much appreciated.
Prepared for the long haul and it will get sorted and usable as I have a (ok, fairly cr@ppy) fork that I can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-21, 06:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,547
Posted By OlderNotWiser

Hi randyjawa , many thanks for the suggestion but...

Hi randyjawa , many thanks for the suggestion but not the right tubing or crown profile.
Trying (and failing, as usual) to find something akin to this:

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-21, 05:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,547
Posted By OlderNotWiser

Hi randyjawa , many thanks for the suggestion but...

Hi randyjawa , many thanks for the suggestion but not the right tubing or crown profile.
Trying (and failing, as usual) to find something akin to this:

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-21, 05:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,547
Posted By OlderNotWiser

Bianchi Columbus Max Fork.

Having acquired a 58cm (23" in proper money) Bianchi Proto frame, c. 1990 in Columbus Max tubing, I have found that sourcing a fork with the correct 'crown' profile (I put the word in inverted commas...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-21, 04:24 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,090,903
Posted By OlderNotWiser

With my recent find (posted upthread) I have to...

With my recent find (posted upthread) I have to agree that pink & black steeds are for winners!!
Forum: United Kingdom
05-24-21, 12:44 PM
Replies: 632
Views: 376,684
Posted By OlderNotWiser

I probably need more lubrication. Where's the gin?

I probably need more lubrication. Where's the gin?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-24-21, 12:37 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,215
Posted By OlderNotWiser

The most stylish cyclist ever, the late, great...

The most stylish cyclist ever, the late, great Sid James:

...
Forum: United Kingdom
05-24-21, 12:21 PM
Replies: 632
Views: 376,684
Posted By OlderNotWiser

I was going to respond in much the same way but...

I was going to respond in much the same way but beaten to it by Oldpeddaller !!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-21, 03:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,852
Posted By OlderNotWiser

All of these examples, apart from, possibly, the...

All of these examples, apart from, possibly, the latter, must have made cornering and braking 'interesting' to say the least!
The old motorcycle sprung hubs on anything heavier than a BSA Bantam...
Forum: United Kingdom
05-23-21, 02:45 PM
Replies: 632
Views: 376,684
Posted By OlderNotWiser

Plenty of great cycling roads in that fine county...

Plenty of great cycling roads in that fine county and lots of great rural boozers to stop off at for 'refreshment'!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-21, 02:41 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,090,903
Posted By OlderNotWiser

Impact damaged or otherwise, she is puurrrty!

Impact damaged or otherwise, she is puurrrty!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-22-21, 03:26 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,215
Posted By OlderNotWiser

Strange, my regular suppliers of moleskin...

Strange, my regular suppliers of moleskin trousers, Harris tweed jackets, covert coats and cokes (bowler hats to those not 'in the know') are more than able to outfit my expanding parts.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-21, 03:40 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 38,226
Posted By OlderNotWiser

Ooh! Coincidence!

styggno1 Just looking at the picture of the coral pearl and black Caurus Proto frame on the first page of this thread and something struck me as being oddly familiar.
The loss of black paint at the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-21, 04:23 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 38,226
Posted By OlderNotWiser

If you do post pictures before your ten posts,...

If you do post pictures before your ten posts, they do get uploaded to your 'personal' gallery and can be viewed by members.
Cheer, John.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-21, 10:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,735
Posted By OlderNotWiser

That sounds like a plan and exactly my first...

That sounds like a plan and exactly my first thought.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-21, 05:44 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,090,903
Posted By OlderNotWiser

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

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-21, 04:59 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 12,520
Posted By OlderNotWiser

I thought that you'd included a NOS Hershey bar...

I thought that you'd included a NOS Hershey bar there!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-21, 04:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,735
Posted By OlderNotWiser

Methinks that you have a job on your hands....

Methinks that you have a job on your hands. Having acquired an early 90s Bianchi frame, it seems that it is easier to blueprint a 1920s motorcycle from an obscure maker working from his shed than a...
Forum: Introductions
05-17-21, 04:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,039
Posted By OlderNotWiser

Cheers and greetings fromLondon!

Cheers and greetings fromLondon!
Forum: Introductions
05-17-21, 04:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,039
Posted By OlderNotWiser

I recall some odd paintjobs from the 80s & 90s...

I recall some odd paintjobs from the 80s & 90s but not this one at all. Good to know that a hybrid doesn't offend, it will be a mongrel for a while until blueprinted.
Forum: Introductions
05-15-21, 03:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,039
Posted By OlderNotWiser

Many thanks. The black & pearl coral is...

Many thanks. The black & pearl coral is 'interesting' but growing on me. Columbus Max makes much sense! I'll keep the forum updated.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-21, 02:48 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 38,226
Posted By OlderNotWiser

You may well be right on the paint job. It seems...

You may well be right on the paint job. It seems to be outside the usual realms of 'celeste' which did, as you know, vary as well as the lack of scratches and chips plus what are probably replacement...
Forum: Introductions
05-15-21, 06:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,039
Posted By OlderNotWiser

Apologies, brain-injury makes comms. in any other...

Apologies, brain-injury makes comms. in any other way difficult. Will do my best. Cheers.
Forum: Introductions
05-15-21, 05:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,039
Posted By OlderNotWiser

Accidental Forum Member.

Hello all forum members and many thanks for the wealth of information and wisdom on here (particularly relevant info. from T-Mar , bianchigirl & styggno1 especially enlightening).
The cycling Gods...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-21, 04:50 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 38,226
Posted By OlderNotWiser

Just came across another example for sale at...

Just came across another example for sale at veloseven dot com (apologies, I cannot post links yet), a cycle shop in Poznan in Poland bearing the frame number BC0C34. The ad states the number as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-21, 03:16 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 38,226
Posted By OlderNotWiser

Hi styggno1 , Thanks for the response and yes,...

Hi styggno1 ,
Thanks for the response and yes, the frame no. is F dot 301.
I will put the pictures, possibly better ones, up here when possible.
I will document the rebuild on the forum. It may...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-21, 11:16 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 38,226
Posted By OlderNotWiser

My best guess for the year manufacture of F.301,...

My best guess for the year manufacture of F.301, from what I have seen, is C.1990 as it has through-tube cable routing and separate cable guides on the bottom bracket however, I could wide of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-21, 07:01 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 38,226
Posted By OlderNotWiser

Further to my previous post, I have been sent...

Further to my previous post, I have been sent some pictures and info. from two of my Italian wife's loony, obsessive friends which are (the pictures of the bicycles, not the loony Itis) identical in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-21, 06:22 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 38,226
Posted By OlderNotWiser

Another Caurus Proto (?) Frame.

Hi styggno1. I came into possession of what I believe may be a Caurus Proto frame in black & pearl coral (more details on the Bianchi number id. thread).
If you are still compiling a list of frame...
Forum: United Kingdom
05-09-21, 03:37 PM
Replies: 632
Views: 376,684
Posted By OlderNotWiser

UK here too. Living in W. London. Not ridden in...

UK here too. Living in W. London. Not ridden in twenty years since brain injury but recently came into possession of a Bianchi frame to be rebuilt with Campag parts and used when illness permits....
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