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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,006
Posted By Highmass

Well your buddy is wrong. Your RD is a RD3100...

Well your buddy is wrong. Your RD is a RD3100 Superbe Pro, and as can be seen here https://velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx?ID=A55B251F-D460-42B8-9CEF-08A396430747&Enum=108&AbsPos=700 there were a few...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-24, 03:04 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 895
Posted By Highmass

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1470x990/1_f0203e5cae0acbeb63a649a51403f95efcf39dd0.jpg
I believe that this is a 6207 hub. Iīm not sure if itīs been modified (Spacers removed)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-24, 04:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,208
Posted By Highmass

The English word for muffer is lugs.

The English word for muffer is lugs.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-24, 05:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 755
Posted By Highmass

First generation Dura Ace...

First generation Dura Ace https://velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx?ID=964ACDD8-C4E7-41BC-8CF8-F441A1B5EA7C&Enum=111&AbsPos=160
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-23, 12:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 473
Posted By Highmass

I donīt know anything about Certini, but...

I donīt know anything about Certini, but apparently Columbus Genius was top of the line for a while. It is supposed to be extremely light, but fairly fragile. What I can however say, is that the bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-23, 06:08 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,311
Posted By Highmass

Sorry but youīre wrong. That is a first...

Sorry but youīre wrong. That is a first generation Superbe Pro RD.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-23, 01:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 571
Posted By Highmass

Is the frame too small?. Well that depends on...

Is the frame too small?. Well that depends on what you want to do. Iīm 180cm, and so a 56cm frame should in theory be pretty much perfect for me. But being in my mid fifties, the sad truth is, that I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-23, 03:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,065
Posted By Highmass

I notice that the driveside bb cup is apparently...

I notice that the driveside bb cup is apparently the same gold/bronze color as the frame. So I very much doubt that it is the original color. If the color is not original, I would just have the frame...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-23, 01:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 941
Posted By Highmass

As smd4 have already said, that fd is WAY too far...

As smd4 have already said, that fd is WAY too far from the chainrings. That means that it will have to move more to shift the chain. It should shift far better if moved closer to the chainrings (And...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-23, 12:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 763
Posted By Highmass

Oops sorry. For some reason I thought that it was...

Oops sorry. For some reason I thought that it was someone doing a picture assist. I didnīt think that anyone would think it would be helpful trying to solve your problem by showing a bike with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-23, 05:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 763
Posted By Highmass

Nice looking bike. But unfortunately, the seller...

Nice looking bike. But unfortunately, the seller have not told you the truth. As far as I can find out from google, Potenza 11 was introduced in 2016, so clearly NOT original to the bike (In 1988 8...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-23, 05:35 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,950
Posted By Highmass

If it was my bike, I would certainly go with the...

If it was my bike, I would certainly go with the orange/blue option. It IS the classic combo for this bike, and I think that it looks great. But unlike the op, I do like orange bikes. I would never...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-23, 12:34 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,714
Posted By Highmass

I absolutely have made a choice. On my winter...

I absolutely have made a choice. On my winter bike/grocerygetter I run 25. I have one bike with 21, and one with 22. The last two bikes have 23. But the 2 bikes with 23, only have them because I have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-23, 09:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,573
Posted By Highmass

As Iīve already mentioned in post #5, there is...

As Iīve already mentioned in post #5, there is one in Scott Ryderīs "Japanese steel" in the exact same colours. Great book btw, if youīre into older Japanese steel road bikes. Iīd be surpised if the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-23, 05:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,573
Posted By Highmass

In Scott Ryders "Japanese steel" there is an Opus...

In Scott Ryders "Japanese steel" there is an Opus III from 1983 that looks a LOT like this one. As far as I can see the paint looks right, and apart from a SLIGHTLY different positioning of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-23, 06:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 700
Posted By Highmass

While Iīm not usually fond of black parts on...

While Iīm not usually fond of black parts on bikes, I think I actually prefer the black chainrings on this one. I think it would look great, if you use it together with some black or very dark grey...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-23, 03:27 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,609
Posted By Highmass

Why would an aluminum cone cause a stuck stem?....

Why would an aluminum cone cause a stuck stem?. As far as I can see, the only thing it will be in contact with is the inner part of the stem, which I assume to be aluminium. So aluminum to aluminum...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-23, 02:58 AM
Replies: 1,919
Views: 107,393
Posted By Highmass

At least some of the Sugino Super Mighty...

At least some of the Sugino Super Mighty Competition chainrings were drillum. They look SO cool (I want some for my 1 gen Suntour Superbe)....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-23, 04:44 PM
Replies: 1,919
Views: 107,393
Posted By Highmass

Tons of them!. Does that mean more than one bike?

Tons of them!. Does that mean more than one bike?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-23, 06:26 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,234
Posted By Highmass

The RD is actually a Superbe Pro. On the regular...

The RD is actually a Superbe Pro. On the regular superbe the two large pivot allenbolts, were made of chromed steel, and had engravings. On the pro they are alloy, as seen on your RD. Also the cable...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-22, 06:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 769
Posted By Highmass

That is an easy one. Lance Armstrong rode Trek,...

That is an easy one. Lance Armstrong rode Trek, so the Trek is totally unacceptable (An older pre-Armstrong steel Trek would be a different matter). I also hate anything carbon, So for me it would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-22, 05:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 748
Posted By Highmass

But what about the cheaper groupsets?. ...

But what about the cheaper groupsets?.
According to the 1998 catalog, both Avanti and Mirage were still 8 speeds, and they apparently had their own hubs. The Mirage was FH20MI, and the Avanti was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-22, 01:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 718
Posted By Highmass

And it gets even better. That is not an ordinary...

And it gets even better. That is not an ordinary Superbe RD. It is a Superbe Pro. A Superbe would have chromed steel for for the two big allen bolts (With engraving), and a hex nut for the cable...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-22, 09:55 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,265
Posted By Highmass

As Campione Del Mondo means world champion, I...

As Campione Del Mondo means world champion, I find it hard to imagine that they would write TDF victories on the headbadge.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-22, 06:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 828
Posted By Highmass

What components are these?, you ask. Well...

What components are these?, you ask. Well clearly the downtube shifters and the RD are Gian Robert Campione (1style) according to Velobase. Both Velobase and Disraeli gears says that the Campione is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-22, 10:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,590
Posted By Highmass

And just to add to the German made ones, you can...

And just to add to the German made ones, you can also still get a new one made in Copenhagen. Copenhagen Bike Factory have four different models, you can even get disc brakes on electric power, if...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-22, 04:05 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,126
Posted By Highmass

Absolutely beautiful. I love early eighties...

Absolutely beautiful. I love early eighties Japanese high end bikes. If it was a few sizes smaller, Iīd be envious.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-22, 01:28 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,022
Posted By Highmass

But I didnīt say Superbe, I said Superbe Pro....

But I didnīt say Superbe, I said Superbe Pro. This link says 169,5g, and it explains the difference between Superbe and Superbe Pro....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-22, 12:23 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,022
Posted By Highmass

Actually the same generation Superbe Pro was only...

Actually the same generation Superbe Pro was only 169,5 gram, so the Cyclone was not the second lightest.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-22, 02:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 596
Posted By Highmass

I have a 1994 Olmo Racing. Apart from mine being...

I have a 1994 Olmo Racing. Apart from mine being bigger and a mens model, the frame is almost identical to the opīs frame. On my frame the fork is painted red on the "crown" (Is it a crown when itīs...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-22, 04:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,586
Posted By Highmass

These calipers are not Athena, they are the Delta...

These calipers are not Athena, they are the Delta (As it is said in the video). The Athena are conventional single pivot calipers. But apart from that you are correct, Iīve owned a set of Athenas,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-21, 03:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 21,996
Posted By Highmass

I agree that the RSX brifters worked just as well...

I agree that the RSX brifters worked just as well as the 105 and 600 brifters. But there WERE differences. Iīve always hated the look of RSX and the first 105 brifters, because of the uncovered allen...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-21, 01:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 21,996
Posted By Highmass

Exage was cheaper than 105. But to make it extra...

Exage was cheaper than 105. But to make it extra confusing, there were several models in the Exage lineup at the same time. An example would be the brakes, where Exage 250 simply put was garbage,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-21, 04:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,376
Posted By Highmass

You mention that the handlebars are a bit rusty....

You mention that the handlebars are a bit rusty. I have ridden a bike where the handlebar suddenly broke (Aluminium so not rusty). I was lucky, and didnīt get hurt. But if a handlebar breaks in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-21, 03:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,120
Posted By Highmass

So whats the story?. Somebody found Liberaceīs...

So whats the story?. Somebody found Liberaceīs secret stash of Campy parts or?. Yuck!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-21, 04:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,878
Posted By Highmass

Looking at the insane prices people are asking...

Looking at the insane prices people are asking for Litespeed frames on ebay, I think you might be able to get a prety decent price for just the frame, stripped of all parts (Exept that horrible...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-21, 04:01 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,894
Posted By Highmass

In my opinion, they cranks should be aligned in a...

In my opinion, they cranks should be aligned in a way, that makes it possible to read the writing on the crankarms, if any such writing is present. As an example, a first generation Suntour Superbe...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-21, 03:48 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 42,517
Posted By Highmass

True. But some of their bikes were actually built...

True. But some of their bikes were actually built in Japan. They even imported Columbus tubing for some of them, which seems rather silly to me, as Tange is in my opinion in no way inferior to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-21, 03:44 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 42,517
Posted By Highmass

Not really. Koga was the Dutch Miyata importer (I...

Not really. Koga was the Dutch Miyata importer (I actually think they handled import for all of Europe). But the bikes they sold were Japanese Miyatas, where they had just stuck a Koga in front of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-21, 09:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,650
Posted By Highmass

According to Velobase, the 1978 version of the GS...

According to Velobase, the 1978 version of the GS was available with both normal reach (47mm) and long reach (52mm). No specs are given for the earlier GS, but I assume it was also available in both...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-21, 01:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,367
Posted By Highmass

Just to avoid any confusion. Cycling obsession is...

Just to avoid any confusion. Cycling obsession is NOT my site. I do not own a Colnago (Although I wouldenīt mind a Merckx, a nuevo Mexico or a Saronni). I only referred to the site, because I think...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-21, 10:14 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,367
Posted By Highmass

No, the seventies model was NOT Nuevo. The...

No, the seventies model was NOT Nuevo. The seventies model was just Mexico, see https://www.cycling-obsession.com/how-to-identify-a-colnago-mexico/
The revised (Or new) model released in 1983, with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-21, 03:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,367
Posted By Highmass

According to this site:...

According to this site: https://www.cycling-obsession.com/how-to-identify-a-colnago-nuovo-mexico/ the Nuevo Mexico became available in 1983, and was only available for "a few short years" (I thought...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-21, 12:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,451
Posted By Highmass

I can confirm that a 9 speed derailleur can work...

I can confirm that a 9 speed derailleur can work with an 8 speed setup. When I ruined my Avanti 8 speed, I was offered a cheap 9 speed Daytona RD, and decided to take the chance. I had no problems...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-21, 03:03 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,401
Posted By Highmass

Have you tried pushing the derailleur up to the...

Have you tried pushing the derailleur up to the highest position, while you tighten the bolt?. If that dosenīt help, I suspect that something on the other side of the brace-on, is pushing it down. A...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-21, 01:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 376
Posted By Highmass

Any older Campagnolo should work fine. But when 9...

Any older Campagnolo should work fine. But when 9 speed drivetrains were introduced, they had a slightly narrower chain. And I belive that this trend continued, so that 10, 11 and 12 speeds get...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-21, 02:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,218
Posted By Highmass

And speaking of things where you donīt want...

And speaking of things where you donīt want water. That seatpost. Iīve not experienced it myself, but others have reported problems, when using fluted seatposts, where the fluting extends into the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-21, 06:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 538
Posted By Highmass

Well as you like your Shimano 105 brifters, I...

Well as you like your Shimano 105 brifters, I would suggest going for something Shimano. In my opinion the obvious choices would be the following. Bl 1050, Bl1051, Bl1055 (All 105 series) or Bl6401,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-21, 04:54 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,185,356
Posted By Highmass

The RD is from Argentina (See the Disraeli gears...

The RD is from Argentina (See the Disraeli gears homepage). So Iīd say the bike is probaply Argentinian, with a name that suggest an European heritage.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-21, 02:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,778
Posted By Highmass

Cool find Chris. It looks like it has potential...

Cool find Chris. It looks like it has potential to become a really nice bike.
To me the group, looks a little like a mix of first and second generation Dura Ace. The rear brake is a first...
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