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03-27-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 484
Posted By unworthy1

me three! I especially like when a real expert...

me three!
I especially like when a real expert (not me) comes thru with a slam-dunk positive ID, I'm generally gob-smacked!

Another thing for the OP to check: it possible that the nice Miche 27.0...
03-26-24, 10:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 484
Posted By unworthy1

Those DO seem distinctive, at least I've not seen...

Those DO seem distinctive, at least I've not seen many (or maybe any) exactly like them. Though they also seem mass-produced.
It will be interesting if some super sleuths (like MauriceMoss) has some...
03-26-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 484
Posted By unworthy1

"Does the top tube internal cable routing...

"Does the top tube internal cable routing tell..."
Nope, but would be good to see details of the entry and exit points, cause those might be distinctive and therefore "telling". They seem to be on...
03-26-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 484
Posted By unworthy1

Helpful refs, thanks again JDT. There's a...

Helpful refs, thanks again JDT. There's a variation on the "eyelet" style where the threaded hole is surrounded by a a raised "ring" which is more common in the Bianchis (and others) that I've seen...
03-25-24, 10:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 484
Posted By unworthy1

Yep those GPM DOs were used by Bianchi more than...

Yep those GPM DOs were used by Bianchi more than any other, but I'm sure they did not have an "exclusive"...no serial number anywhere? even the steerer? What size seatpost?
03-25-24, 10:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 628
Posted By unworthy1

Licorice? ...

Licorice?

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03-24-24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,046
Posted By unworthy1

his has the potential to spiral into a "what's...

his has the potential to spiral into a "what's the best grease debate, but let's say for ground rules that beverage choice is a matter of personal taste.
I'm not a master Sommelier Candidate, but i...
03-23-24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 449
Posted By unworthy1

Not sure if I have pix of my (early) Cyclone...

Not sure if I have pix of my (early) Cyclone "Super Record Export" that was painted what initially looked like Bianchi Celeste, until you got a good look at it in sunlight!
I'll do some pic...
03-23-24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 553
Posted By unworthy1

did it have those Gatorskins mounted when you...

did it have those Gatorskins mounted when you paid your $10?
they don't look too bad FWIW, you got your money's worth for sure!
:thumb:
03-22-24, 10:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 186
Posted By unworthy1

frame is likely a '76 Mistral, but is that fork...

frame is likely a '76 Mistral, but is that fork correct? I admit mine is approx. same year but it's a SUPER Mistral so came with a full-sloping crown.
This crown seems "chunkier" than any Holdsworth...
03-22-24, 06:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 256
Posted By unworthy1

had some "Rolls" influence there with the Gold...

had some "Rolls" influence there with the Gold Bling bits...not one of the many Turbo models I ever saw before (or owned) but there are some you might come across that were made under license from...
03-22-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 499
Posted By unworthy1

Never heard of that before, but coulda happened!...

Never heard of that before, but coulda happened! Note the fork tips are plain stamped plate and no blade decal like 531 or Vitus so if it is a (bonus!) GR frame they clawed some back with this...
03-22-24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,046
Posted By unworthy1

That movie did great things for the price of...

That movie did great things for the price of Merlot (went to practically FREE) but effing Pinot went thru the roof!

Bit of Oenological trivia: back in ancient times the bulk of cheap jug wine made...
03-22-24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 83,052
Views: 14,037,001
Posted By unworthy1

If somebody here ends up winning this Steelman...

If somebody here ends up winning this Steelman frameset, and they fancy a genuine handmade Steelman Cro-moly STEM for it...hit me up!
:)
03-21-24, 10:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 445
Posted By unworthy1

I just ID'd some similar as "Prugnat ? with...

I just ID'd some similar as "Prugnat ? with windows" but I think I was mistaken. Now I think these are Bocama (BCM) Competition.But seeing Bulgie's comment below, I correct my correction! With the...
03-21-24, 10:47 PM
Replies: 83,052
Views: 14,037,001
Posted By unworthy1

Nope, can't really make it out but this (fuzzy)...

Nope, can't really make it out but this (fuzzy) stamp on the crown socket does not ring any bell at all. Which would tend to point toward some obscure brand which might be French.
The headlugs OTOH...
03-21-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,046
Posted By unworthy1

:roflmao2: wait. Does it have to be a Pinot?...

:roflmao2:
wait.
Does it have to be a Pinot? ;)
03-21-24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 83,052
Views: 14,037,001
Posted By unworthy1

also was my first thought (" French? looks more...

also was my first thought (" French? looks more Ital") and certainly got a lot of Italian kit on it (Cinelli, Fiamme, Campy) but I also do not reco those track ends and it does have an apparent FR...
03-21-24, 12:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 499
Posted By unworthy1

Interesting since the catalog specs (always could...

Interesting since the catalog specs (always could be "subject to change without notice") for '74 thru '76 list tubing as "531 DB with forged ends" which we know is catalog-speak for 3 main tubes...
03-20-24, 10:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 499
Posted By unworthy1

the 3 years that for certain used this round...

the 3 years that for certain used this round badge for USA models ('74, '75, and '76) catalogs only spec'd an Ideale 80 for the last year, previous 2 had "padded suede top" saddles of no specific...
03-20-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 341
Posted By unworthy1

I see some details reminiscent of Sieber, but not...

I see some details reminiscent of Sieber, but not a certain match, especially the serial number location (Siebers are generally on the seat lug, top LH side). But from what I can see this sure does...
03-20-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 491
Posted By unworthy1

LocTite Green would be the right choice, but it's...

LocTite Green would be the right choice, but it's an expensive investment for the few drops you'd use (unless you like having a supply on hand).
Otherwise either a shim or "peening/knurling" the...
03-19-24, 09:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 301
Posted By unworthy1

Damn, I missed that exhibit at SFO back in 2013!...

Damn, I missed that exhibit at SFO back in 2013! I have been impressed with several other (not bicycle-related) exhibits I chanced upon while killing time at the airport.
The staff who curate these...
03-19-24, 01:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 301
Posted By unworthy1

It's way out of my wheelhouse but I did think the...

It's way out of my wheelhouse but I did think the gears were skip-tooth, the crankset and stem will be further clues to folks who know far more about this era/vintage than me!
I'm subscribing for...
03-19-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 301
Posted By unworthy1

the plot thickens...but we will need more pix and...

the plot thickens...but we will need more pix and details.
Possibly my thoughts of "Italian" are a red herring, might be another country or even continent. The BB shell seems to have an oil cup and...
03-19-24, 12:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 301
Posted By unworthy1

another weak-ish clue, but when I see a "copper"...

another weak-ish clue, but when I see a "copper" finish like that I think "Wilier" (Triestina), so another point to Italy
03-19-24, 12:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 301
Posted By unworthy1

Didn't some old Torpados use lugs like these? And...

Didn't some old Torpados use lugs like these? And given the integrated headset I'm reminded of all those early Bianchis, so could they be Italian? juvela usually can ID old Italian frame bits......
03-19-24, 12:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 579
Posted By unworthy1

I agree it's fussy and prone to break: IIRC it's...

I agree it's fussy and prone to break: IIRC it's some zinc-alloy too so even more brittle than if they had used steel.

That said I believe I have a complete HS with that washer (unbroken for now)...
03-18-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 83,052
Views: 14,037,001
Posted By unworthy1

I was trying to make out what tubing decal was on...

I was trying to make out what tubing decal was on that seat tube...quite a steal for $150!
Seller says "made in USA" but I wonder if it could be from Italy and made by Bilato (who did make many of...
03-18-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 83,052
Views: 14,037,001
Posted By unworthy1

I'd agree, and for $200 this is a DEAL!

I'd agree, and for $200 this is a DEAL!
03-18-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 739
Posted By unworthy1

ah...the delightful Central (San Joachin) Valley!...

ah...the delightful Central (San Joachin) Valley!
I just got a spam phonecall from Corcoran this morning, the town in which one of my sisters was born (and before the Prison was built!) so I didn't...
03-17-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 739
Posted By unworthy1

my experience is opposite: I've seen so many come...

my experience is opposite: I've seen so many come unscrewed and lost I have lost count! But also hate it when they are so cemented in you have to ruin the cap to get it out!

I also generally...
03-16-24, 06:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 739
Posted By unworthy1

of course... Not. I recalled there being 2...

of course...
Not.
I recalled there being 2 BCDs for Nervar Star and checked on Velobase, where there is some contradictory info!

But then found this entry by none other than our own Chas, and he...
03-16-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 160
Posted By unworthy1

^this^ has worked for me but some...

^this^ has worked for me but some stiff-but-flexible wire thinnner than a coathanger was my choice. It wasn't a Merckx but did require a struggle to finally get new cable pulled thru: used the wire...
03-16-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 739
Posted By unworthy1

since OP has the dust caps (or at least one) my...

since OP has the dust caps (or at least one) my 2¢ is
clean the threads with alcohol and apply a drop or 2 of LocTite (Blue or Purple) and maybe you'll always have those caps!

IMO only downside...
03-15-24, 01:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 324
Posted By unworthy1

"Seatpost size is 27.2" It just got weirder...

"Seatpost size is 27.2"
It just got weirder (for me anyway) since I'd expect either Tange or ishiwata seat tubes to have either 27.0 or 26.8.
I suppose it could have been reamed for 27.2 since it's...
03-15-24, 12:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 324
Posted By unworthy1

the more I look the weirder this gets: clearly...

the more I look the weirder this gets: clearly there's been some aftermarket work done cause I don't think the FD hanger and over-BB cable guides align with a JP-made Bianchi from the early-mid '80s...
03-14-24, 09:34 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,617
Posted By unworthy1

sadly it looks like this set is "gone, Jackie,...

sadly it looks like this set is "gone, Jackie, gone"...even sadder since it was a very reasonable price!
03-14-24, 11:36 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,617
Posted By unworthy1

you are luckier than me! But glad to hear that...

you are luckier than me!
But glad to hear that somebody got them!
Ever try to re-order? ;)
03-14-24, 11:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 324
Posted By unworthy1

paging Bianchigirll It's odd that the logo on...

paging Bianchigirll
It's odd that the logo on staycaps is the "older font" as well as the amount of chrome on this frame if it was actually Asian-made from the (let's say) early '80s (and sure...
03-14-24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,046
Posted By unworthy1

FWIW that big oval hole for intenal TT cable...

FWIW that big oval hole for intenal TT cable routing should have a plastic (or synthetic "rubber") insert grommet that were used by several Italian brands and made by...uh...some Italian company but...
03-13-24, 09:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 860
Posted By unworthy1

There was a shop on Stanyan Street in SF (North...

There was a shop on Stanyan Street in SF (North of American Cyclery, so it wasn't them) that carried Holdsworth in the late '70s and early '80s...I'm sure there were others but that's one I actually...
03-13-24, 09:46 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,046
Posted By unworthy1

I don't think that tubing is authentic Columbus...

I don't think that tubing is authentic Columbus Gilco, it's just "crimped".
But the "close match" Tecnotrat-made Detto Pietro has somebody's decal on the seat tube...what's that say?
03-13-24, 09:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 393
Posted By unworthy1

Casiraghi was often tagged as the firm who made...

Casiraghi was often tagged as the firm who made the Campagnolo cables and housing for them.
Don't know if they are still in business.
03-13-24, 09:31 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,617
Posted By unworthy1

I gave up a year or more ago. If these ever show...

I gave up a year or more ago. If these ever show up I'll eat my words but my take for now: never gonna happen!
If somebody here actually got Sun Tour Barcon Locknuts from oneclick...tell us how it...
03-11-24, 09:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 860
Posted By unworthy1

another with wrap-over stays and the full-sloping...

another with wrap-over stays and the full-sloping fork crown with Campy ends was the Super Mistral, but those usually had Prugnat headlugs. So it could be some kind of Pro that didn't get the usual...
03-10-24, 01:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 231
Posted By unworthy1

UPDATE: Sale pending UP-UPDATE: SOLD

UPDATE: Sale pending
UP-UPDATE: SOLD
03-10-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 287
Posted By unworthy1

26.8 and a Columbus decal = probably Aelle...

26.8 and a Columbus decal = probably Aelle (regular, not sure what Aelle R frames used). If it was SP (which would be sort of likely for an Italian frame 60cm or taller) that would typically use a...
03-09-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 287
Posted By unworthy1

there was also Gara made from Cro-Moly but...

there was also Gara made from Cro-Moly but apparently not Cyclex and certainly not Nivacrom but also not sure if plain gauge or butted...could be seamed?
Tubeset weight is very close to plain-gauge...
03-08-24, 01:21 PM
Replies: 6,490
Views: 762,320
Posted By unworthy1

ISO: odd (single) cable clip for 28.6mm tube. ...

ISO: odd (single) cable clip for 28.6mm tube.
This for the down tube of an Italian step-thru frame and for a friend.
I found a DiaCompe clip that was big, but too big (more like 31mm diameter) so...
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