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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-19-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 247
Posted By Bianchigirll

That is a beautiful bike. Someone either reaslly...

That is a beautiful bike. Someone either reaslly loved or never saw much use. The most important thing is....what size is it and does it correctly fit you?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 725
Views: 39,090
Posted By Bianchigirll

Maimi Vice Alert!!!!

Anyone can have one of them fancy yellow and magenta Centurians but who do you know that has a yellow and Magenta Nishiki? 54cm Toledo, Home of Max Clinger, OH, for only $285 ...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-19-24, 05:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 180
Posted By Bianchigirll

It's not really 'ready to ride' both tires look...

It's not really 'ready to ride' both tires look flat and it needs a lot of cleaning. Can you do the work to maybe put new tubes in it and clean all the gunk off of it? the rear brake cable needs...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 08:10 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 967
Posted By Bianchigirll

My Batavus Professional started with the crank. I...

My Batavus Professional started with the crank. I was fooling around on the ebays one evening and stumbled on this great looking Stronglight "SpeedLight" crankset and just had to have it. I think it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 236
Posted By Bianchigirll

I'd like to see more traditional wheels on it but...

I'd like to see more traditional wheels on it but it's the Raleigh for me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 165
Posted By Bianchigirll

I would imagine it was a gradual process. When...

I would imagine it was a gradual process. When they introduced the lower end bikes likt the 4xx and 3xx weren't they sourced overseas? Like everyone else I would guess as manufacturing cost rose in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 09:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 165
Posted By Bianchigirll

georges1 I didn’t look, I was mostly checking...

georges1 I didn’t look, I was mostly checking out the beginnings.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 08:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 165
Posted By Bianchigirll

Trek History Book. Anyone Seen It?

I was at the Trek shop, one of really two shops in town and on the way home from the local Indiana Mexican Bakery store, and whilst waiting I spotted this book. I think the early years may be a bit...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 07:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 285
Posted By Bianchigirll

Some diligence on the interwebs may turn up a...

Some diligence on the interwebs may turn up a shiman 26.4 race but unless there is something wrong with it I’d just reuse the Campagnolo headset.

the only other option would be have a frame...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 03:10 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,044
Posted By Bianchigirll

To begin I'm not a huge "Brifter" fan. I think...

To begin I'm not a huge "Brifter" fan. I think they needlessly complicate a bike. I also believe it leads to less cyclist being comfortable enough to take their hands off the bars so they can wave...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 323
Posted By Bianchigirll

I think you have a ‘98 Timber Wolf. The crank...

I think you have a ‘98 Timber Wolf. The crank could have been a running change or replaced by a previous owner

Assuming the bike was purchased in the US.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 323
Posted By Bianchigirll

abikequest where is the bike? I don’t think...

abikequest where is the bike? I don’t think it’s anything special, we’re the catalogs in the link helpful? You could try Bikepedia and look for models like Kodiak, Timberwolf, Nyala and see if...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-13-24, 02:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 348
Posted By Bianchigirll

:lol: Way back around 2010 I had to explain...

:lol:

Way back around 2010 I had to explain to one of the pilots in my reserve unit what downtube shifter were OY!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-12-24, 04:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 292
Posted By Bianchigirll

Wasn't BikesDirect selling these? Other...

Wasn't BikesDirect selling these?


Other than the storied name I don't think this has anything to do with the Masi that was built in Calif and Italy. The chain looks a bit too long.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 8,825
Views: 1,143,820
Posted By Bianchigirll

Thank You Robvolz!! I have to be more diligent...

Thank You Robvolz!! I have to be more diligent about opening my parcels. I sent Robvolz that BikePro bag, which apparently will come in very handy for him. So nicely he offered to send me a stem in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 04:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,789
Posted By Bianchigirll

The folks here at Trash Panda Werks have been...

The folks here at Trash Panda Werks have been making a little progress on Samantha

As Uncle Albert would say "One does want a hint of color"
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 04:17 PM
Replies: 7,946
Views: 968,503
Posted By Bianchigirll

Been tinkering on Samantha a bit today. You can...

Been tinkering on Samantha a bit today. You can see the gory details on the thread.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 174
Posted By Bianchigirll

vladvm Hello and welcome to the forums. What...

vladvm Hello and welcome to the forums. What country is the bike in? I believe there used to be a Falcon brand in England but I'm not sure if this is the same company
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 937
Posted By Bianchigirll

What's up with the upper headlug? I've often...

What's up with the upper headlug? I've often thought about Hydrodipping a frame. I think you'd have to do the front triangle and then rear which is OK for what I'm thinking.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 09:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 217
Posted By Bianchigirll

Beautiful!! I love the little starburst...

Beautiful!! I love the little starburst scattered about the frame. Gives it a bit of color but now overwhelming like some bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,789
Posted By Bianchigirll

OH I'm not sure if I ever posted this anywhere. ...

OH I'm not sure if I ever posted this anywhere. I just couldn't help myself and I brought home Simone! The seller dropped the price down to $150 and I ended up paying $125.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 08:24 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,789
Posted By Bianchigirll

Bikini Wax!

It’s a bit chilly here on the edge of the Prairie this morning so the folks at the Trash Panda Werks are busy catching up some projects. We've liberlly coated Samanatha in a mudbath and while we're...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 05:53 AM
Replies: 725
Views: 39,090
Posted By Bianchigirll

This is a great looking bike, those colors and...

This is a great looking bike, those colors and that white Ole' kit are a great combo

...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-11-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 274
Posted By Bianchigirll

Dersu I'm not expert but on these but I'm...

Dersu I'm not expert but on these but I'm thinking '50s?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 825
Posted By Bianchigirll

Interesting idea

Interesting idea
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-11-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 274
Posted By Bianchigirll

Cool bike! Some elbow grease and new tires will...

Cool bike! Some elbow grease and new tires will make this cool around town cruiser. What size are the tires?
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-11-24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 274
Posted By Bianchigirll

Hello and welcome to the forums. Can you tell...

Hello and welcome to the forums. Can you tell more? IS it somethig like this balloon tire type cruiser?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 12:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 379
Posted By Bianchigirll

I think early '90s Velosophy

I think early '90s Velosophy
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 12:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 608
Posted By Bianchigirll

PromptCritical no pics? Is this a mystery frame?

PromptCritical no pics? Is this a mystery frame?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 05:42 PM
Replies: 725
Views: 39,090
Posted By Bianchigirll

I remember when these came out, we had one but...

I remember when these came out, we had one but swapped the parts to a different frame because the one of the ownwers needed frame because more of his size weren't available. I thought it it was a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,938
Posted By Bianchigirll

Mad Honk ? you coming? sloar ?

Mad Honk ? you coming? sloar ?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 05:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 323
Posted By Bianchigirll

Hello and welcome to the forums!! Where are you...

Hello and welcome to the forums!! Where are you and the bike? What components are on it? There isn't a name like Silka?, Werewolf? Ibex? Jackalope?

Pics? You should be able to upload them...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 03:08 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 825
Posted By Bianchigirll

machinist42 I was just about to post that same...

machinist42 I was just about to post that same pic when I saw your reply. Too bad they don’t make those anymore. Or anyone make them
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 04:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 719
Posted By Bianchigirll

Cool. I’ve been considering those Suntour...

Cool. I’ve been considering those Suntour PowerRatchet stem shifters if I need to replace the Ergos on Samantha.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 04:47 AM
Replies: 8,825
Views: 1,143,820
Posted By Bianchigirll

Mad Honk nice find. I got some fabulous...

Mad Honk nice find.

I got some fabulous tape for Simone the other day but I forgot to post it. Today I got a few things for Samantha

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 1,884
Views: 724,513
Posted By Bianchigirll

Maxey that is one cool Bianchi and I am very...

Maxey that is one cool Bianchi and I am very jealous. I have no idea when some of these seem to have Grizzly. Perhaps there was an early quality control issue in the paint shop since the Project 7...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 09:02 AM
Replies: 725
Views: 39,090
Posted By Bianchigirll

They were nice bikes but that Specialized decal...

They were nice bikes but that Specialized decal is weird
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,049
Posted By Bianchigirll

Great job and beautiful color. I'd prefer...

Great job and beautiful color. I'd prefer tan/skin wall tires but to each his own. You should check those front brake pads n holders.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 07:29 AM
Replies: 1,884
Views: 724,513
Posted By Bianchigirll

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1118x683/80-img_0882_8951a87bf67c694bf9821f40a53f12fa90e1354c.jpeg

I agree very, likely an '88 Trofeo, but simply in a different color than...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 07:04 AM
Replies: 725
Views: 39,090
Posted By Bianchigirll

THis is kind of interesting. An older Trek MTB...

THis is kind of interesting. An older Trek MTB with Prestige MTB tubes. It's only $100 and been posted for a week or so in Pittsboro IN. Looks tall but would likely make a bullet proof tourer as a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 05:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 653
Posted By Bianchigirll

Beautiful frame.

Beautiful frame.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 05:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 205
Posted By Bianchigirll

701gravel WHat are the brakes? Not that make a...

701gravel WHat are the brakes? Not that make a difference. It's likely an '88 Trofeo but perhaps they didn't have the "Argentine" painted frames that day. There are other possibilitied like a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 05:38 PM
Replies: 21,837
Views: 3,161,139
Posted By Bianchigirll

jamesdak beautiful scenery.

jamesdak beautiful scenery.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 725
Views: 39,090
Posted By Bianchigirll

As mentioned that’s the cable guide for the...

As mentioned that’s the cable guide for the shipmano derailleur. A Portacatena would be on the inside of the dropout

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 21,837
Views: 3,161,139
Posted By Bianchigirll

I got most of Samantha taken apart and was about...

I got most of Samantha taken apart and was about to start on cleaning the frame, but I decided to actually go ride a bike instead. Just a short ride but still a great ride nonetheless.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,789
Posted By Bianchigirll

So the tear down was proceeding well, there isn’t...

So the tear down was proceeding well, there isn’t much in the way of grease to worry about cleaning up, seriously whoever built this didn’t grease the post or stem.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 8,825
Views: 1,143,820
Posted By Bianchigirll

malcala622 Nice Bianchi. I'd like to have one...

malcala622 Nice Bianchi. I'd like to have one of those frames but most of '87s I see are too far away and/or too expensive. It's the same frame they used on the Sport SX and is a good rider.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,789
Posted By Bianchigirll

Not sure why I’ve dragging my feet in this Vickie...

Not sure why I’ve dragging my feet in this Vickie has been for almost a month now but poor Samantha hasn’t been touched yet. I thinksome of the problems are I don't like dealing with cantilever...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,789
Posted By Bianchigirll

Samantha Reno is getting some attention today. ...

Samantha Reno is getting some attention today. Music by Laufey

https://youtu.be/BfMxApgmsik?si=-H8qRucfubrsIZzW
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 1,884
Views: 724,513
Posted By Bianchigirll

The Bianchi with the clamp on shifters is a bit...

The Bianchi with the clamp on shifters is a bit old for me but I’m pretty it’s ‘70s mid level model judging by what looks like a claw mounted Valentino
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