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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

12-01-22, 11:31 AM

Replies: 33

Seatpost size: 27.0 or 27.2 mm

Views: 929

Posted By ser_gio

Thank you for your advice. I am a new member and...

Thank you for your advice. I am a new member and glad to join such experienced and generous (to share knowledge) group of people. My restoration plan is to dismantle all parts, including the bottom...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

12-01-22, 09:34 AM

Replies: 33

Seatpost size: 27.0 or 27.2 mm

Views: 929

Posted By ser_gio

Thank you for the advice. Regarding...

Thank you for the advice. Regarding overtightening, you have the eyes and experience to note right away! You are correct. I was at the age of 15 when this bike was bought. I did not have much...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

11-30-22, 09:32 PM

Replies: 33

Seatpost size: 27.0 or 27.2 mm

Views: 929

Posted By ser_gio

Good point. The catalogue version might have...

Good point. The catalogue version might have shown another, more expensive seat post. This bike has a rather heavy frame with thick steel tubing, but it is one of the softest and comfortable...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

11-30-22, 04:02 PM

Replies: 33

Seatpost size: 27.0 or 27.2 mm

Views: 929

Posted By ser_gio

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1613x1064/capture_4314a81847384b0fa2bea029e81637ba4c7bc073.png
This is the catalogue page of the bike. I have enjoyed riding this.

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

11-30-22, 04:00 PM

Replies: 33

Seatpost size: 27.0 or 27.2 mm

Views: 929

Posted By ser_gio

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/img_0137_49f2175f1274ea5f0aa9ab8d8a80dbd3c3272eb7.jpg
This is the photo of the post that I discarded without much thought. It appears...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

11-29-22, 03:56 PM

Replies: 33

Seatpost size: 27.0 or 27.2 mm

Views: 929

Posted By ser_gio

Well said! This is also heavy with thick tubing....

Well said! This is also heavy with thick tubing. I am 99.9% sure the seat tube is chrome-plated steel. SunTour groupset with indexed shifting which I enjoyed using with no issues. The bike has a...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

11-29-22, 03:43 PM

Replies: 33

Seatpost size: 27.0 or 27.2 mm

Views: 929

Posted By ser_gio

I said I will post pictures but I could not due...

I said I will post pictures but I could not due to being a new member. Some of you might be curious. I should be able to post tomorrow after I have reached the required posting threshold.

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

11-29-22, 03:41 PM

Replies: 33

Seatpost size: 27.0 or 27.2 mm

Views: 929

Posted By ser_gio

Very clear and logical explanation! In the...

Very clear and logical explanation! In the meantime, I did an online search and found in one site that states "A rule of thumb is that the widest post that slides in without being forced (other than...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

11-28-22, 10:23 AM

Replies: 33

Seatpost size: 27.0 or 27.2 mm

Views: 929

Posted By ser_gio

Removing the old post was difficult. I had to...

Removing the old post was difficult. I had to apply penetrating oil. Installing the new one was not more difficult than removing the old one. I am not a person who forces things. I tend to tighten...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

11-28-22, 10:22 AM

Replies: 33

Seatpost size: 27.0 or 27.2 mm

Views: 929

Posted By ser_gio

Thank you for your prompt help. Appreciated. This...

Thank you for your prompt help. Appreciated. This bike has a big sentimental value, which I have been using in the past 30 years. The bike was not use much in the past 5-6 years sitting in a house...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

11-27-22, 10:51 PM

Replies: 33

Seatpost size: 27.0 or 27.2 mm

Views: 929

Posted By ser_gio

Seatpost size: 27.0 or 27.2 mm

I have a vintage Italian-made Bianchi mountain bike from 1992. The original seat post was too short and rusty. I replaced it with a 27.2mm diameter post. The post fit but it did require quite a bit...

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