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Posted By zukahn1

I would agree considering how nice these are the...

I would agree considering how nice these are the original paint was not great. Compared to the the top end Japan bikes, Raliegh USA and Schwinn stuff the paint kinda sucked on theses.
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Posted By zukahn1

27.00 would likely indicate Tange Ultra triple...

27.00 would likely indicate Tange Ultra triple butted and 27.2 or 28.00 would suggest Prrestiage double butted.
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Posted By zukahn1

There was also the ugly Victory set around this...

There was also the ugly Victory set around this time.
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Posted By zukahn1

Pretty sure the size on these was 55.

Pretty sure the size on these was 55.
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Posted By zukahn1

I think this should be 556 or 557 SL never heard...

I think this should be 556 or 557 SL never heard really heard of 555. But do own a half dozen nice bikes with tubing labels no one seems to have heard of or seen. There were just a tone of one...
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Posted By zukahn1

I know getting decent Pini for $1000 is tough.

I know getting decent Pini for $1000 is tough.
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Posted By zukahn1

Nice bike but I would pass as said the home done...

Nice bike but I would pass as said the home done airbrush paint is just bad and just doesn't go with the components.
03-23-24, 10:50 AM
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Posted By zukahn1

Interesting that it has old type oil fitting on...

Interesting that it has old type oil fitting on the drive side of the BB.
03-23-24, 09:20 AM
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Posted By zukahn1

Good catch one spoke is the wrong way.

Good catch one spoke is the wrong way.
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Posted By zukahn1

The Campy and origin seem bit mis match one is...

The Campy and origin seem bit mis match one is top end vintage the other reads like the builder just put what ever they could get to make it whole bike.
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Posted By zukahn1

Great you got the bike at a good. price I agree...

Great you got the bike at a good. price I agree with the seller if I had to choose I would go with the plum crazy paint job as keeper.
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Posted By zukahn1

When looking to buy a bike go right size color...

When looking to buy a bike go right size color paint you like.
03-22-24, 03:34 PM
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Posted By zukahn1

I would go with a 42 front and 7 speed rear if...

I would go with a 42 front and 7 speed rear if your looking to go single shifter.
03-22-24, 02:16 PM
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Posted By zukahn1

Some current pics of my 78 restomod. ...

Some current pics of my 78 restomod.

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03-22-24, 12:14 PM
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Posted By zukahn1

I would suggest you go a late 70's Suntour Vx...

I would suggest you go a late 70's Suntour Vx group since they work better and were likely what came on the bike originally. They did actually make black and silver Nishiki branded version briefly...
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Posted By zukahn1

Me I look for very good whole bikes that have...

Me I look for very good whole bikes that have great frame sets in my size that are in near basket case condition. Fairly easy to pic up $300-400 frame set under $100.
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Posted By zukahn1

+ 1 on vintage road bikes I have seen the same...

+ 1 on vintage road bikes I have seen the same handlebars both size and quality on tone of bikes. It was not till the mid 90's that makers changed quality and size.
03-22-24, 08:37 AM
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Posted By zukahn1

I would like to find a set nice white 80's SLR...

I would like to find a set nice white 80's SLR hoods.
03-22-24, 08:34 AM
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Posted By zukahn1

Guess I'm wrong velo stuff is super nice and made...

Guess I'm wrong velo stuff is super nice and made to look like the classic stuff.
03-22-24, 08:27 AM
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Posted By zukahn1

Even with software to make good copy they need...

Even with software to make good copy they need clean unused best of the production original example and original manufacturing specs.Which in the modern internet world they can get pretty easy.
03-21-24, 02:46 PM
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Posted By zukahn1

Nice find but this seems like it may be a deep...

Nice find but this seems like it may be a deep fake post. Just does not feel seem right to me hope I'm wrong but buyers be careful when buying
03-21-24, 02:31 PM
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Posted By zukahn1

Yes that is a bent out of alignment frame...

Yes that is a bent out of alignment frame normally you can't see alignment issues in pics but my bad eyes iffy judgment see 10mm plus so pretty bad.
03-21-24, 02:24 PM
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Posted By zukahn1

The outside lacing on hub shift or coaster wheels...

The outside lacing on hub shift or coaster wheels is basically correct to help offset the back force of shifting or braking.
03-21-24, 02:14 PM
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Posted By zukahn1

Plus 1 if spokes are good and it's strait don't...

Plus 1 if spokes are good and it's strait don't over think end of the day one or two spacers will basically fix things. Myself I don't rebuild wheels other bearings if the cones and axels are good...
03-21-24, 11:34 AM
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Posted By zukahn1

Wow pretty sure that's steel biopeace small ring...

Wow pretty sure that's steel biopeace small ring fairly old school.
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Posted By zukahn1

Also interesting that these had the rebranded SR...

Also interesting that these had the rebranded SR long neck stem with underside pulley fairly pricey part for mid level bike at the time it was built or now.
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Posted By zukahn1

Nice bike but not well known with some nice...

Nice bike but not well known with some nice components. As sits I would be a bit more than others here at $100-150. One could likely to 2-3x that maybe a bit more on a part out if there up for ugh...
03-17-24, 02:19 PM
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Posted By zukahn1

The one on the right is older late 60's design...

The one on the right is older late 60's design the one on the left is late 70's early 80's .
03-17-24, 02:00 PM
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Posted By zukahn1

The one on the left is a multi speed design the...

The one on the left is a multi speed design the last two cogs screw off to change gearing. But can be difficult to get apart.
03-17-24, 01:53 PM
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Posted By zukahn1

I like both the car and the bike and they are...

I like both the car and the bike and they are both awful and great really great looking not so great performance.
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Posted By zukahn1

Since your a coup and it's a donation any chance...

Since your a coup and it's a donation any chance you might have got the matching training wheel set to go with the tri race set that is currently on the bike?
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Posted By zukahn1

Tough to say but this one is worth more as parts...

Tough to say but this one is worth more as parts than a bike whole bike $600 current soft market parts in this nice of shinny not restored shape $1500 or so maybe more on good at auction.
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Posted By zukahn1

The seat post dates it about 64 or so great...

The seat post dates it about 64 or so great looking bike.
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Posted By zukahn1

I think it is actually 1984/5 model good chance...

I think it is actually 1984/5 model good chance the frame and some of the parts were made in 1983. The type Nitto bars on this bike didn't came out some point in 84 and were only produced about ...
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Posted By zukahn1

For this time frame the Weinmann brakes and...

For this time frame the Weinmann brakes and Suntour VX stuff were basically better from function stand point for the average rider.
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Posted By zukahn1

I would say stem bars headset brakes BB front hub...

I would say stem bars headset brakes BB front hub and free wheel. The parts that most don't look at much.
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Posted By zukahn1

Several of the components are not so great but...

Several of the components are not so great but they are original and correct in order to keep these and a lot of nicer Italian bikes all Italian some lesser stuff was used even on top end models....
03-14-24, 02:32 PM
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Posted By zukahn1

Will here's a bit larger pic of the diagram. ...

Will here's a bit larger pic of the diagram.
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Posted By zukahn1

I do also like the Ice cream Pink and these great...

I do also like the Ice cream Pink and these great riding bikes mainly because of the medium length wheel base a bit shorter than sports touring but longer than racing.
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Posted By zukahn1

Where are you located helps with value and this...

Where are you located helps with value and this model was not a US model? So it would likely have have been private import by member of the Military or relative in Canada good chance the bike might...
03-14-24, 08:56 AM
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Posted By zukahn1

Main thing is to be care full when removing the...

Main thing is to be care full when removing the back screw and clip washer as said these have a tendency to go missing and are hard to replace and the threading on the back screw can tend to be bit...
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Posted By zukahn1

+1 on build cost not many have bunch of Campy or...

+1 on build cost not many have bunch of Campy or Raliegh branded Suntour/SR late 70's part laying around and the current prices on Ebay semi insane.
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Posted By zukahn1

+1 the Denver market has pretty much been a big...

+1 the Denver market has pretty much been a big soft market for 40 or so years now just a lot of great bikes at silly low and silly high prices with not much actually selling at FMV for the rest of...
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Posted By zukahn1

The market for these is fading most of the guys...

The market for these is fading most of the guys who would buy them for sentimental value are now retiring and selling of there bikes and cars not buying and they are not old or nice enough to be good...
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Posted By zukahn1

It has couple real dings and potential crack in...

It has couple real dings and potential crack in the frame at the seat post binder so I would say only $150 or so value mostly for the parts and cache of the bike. It's basically a cool wall hanger...
03-12-24, 03:40 PM
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Posted By zukahn1

i kinda like the 80's BMX rear safety brake a a...

i kinda like the 80's BMX rear safety brake a a bit of though back to the 80's on a 50's bike.
03-12-24, 02:51 PM
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Posted By zukahn1

Some canti stud brakes that work great late 80...

Some canti stud brakes that work great late 80 classic shimmano

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03-12-24, 02:29 PM
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Posted By zukahn1

Just wow and does it actually work with old...

Just wow and does it actually work with old school whiteworth gearing.
03-12-24, 12:37 PM
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Posted By zukahn1

Not much just a set of fibrex yellow brake pads...

Not much just a set of fibrex yellow brake pads that I got for $12 shipped.

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03-12-24, 12:28 PM
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Views: 1,212
Posted By zukahn1

I have road about 40 years with these or similar...

I have road about 40 years with these or similar front or rear without any real problems. For looks and function I like the early 90's Marin hanger that came on a lot of MTB's simple bolt on and with...
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