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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-22, 04:11 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,139
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

That is my Giotto Cinelli. Perhaps the oldest...

That is my Giotto Cinelli. Perhaps the oldest Cinelli in North America. I was there physically but not fully there mentally.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-11-21, 03:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,541
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

Sorry for the very late response. I used to live...

Sorry for the very late response. I used to live in Treviso and would often pass by Ciclo Piave when bringing my car to my mechanic Toni (it was a Fiat) who lived a few blocks over. I had them build...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-21, 01:19 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 32,517
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

I take it that these rims are from Kopps in...

I take it that these rims are from Kopps in Princeton.They used to have at least two Cinelli bikes with "ridotti" sized rims. About 15 year ago I had done a census of bikes with ridotto rims in North...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-21, 05:39 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 24,130
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

Your bike was built for the German market. At the...

Your bike was built for the German market. At the time I was working for the largest German distributor of De Rosa bikes (Radsport Wetzel in Frankfurt) and I might easily have been the one who put...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-19, 03:27 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,703
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

There was actually one fellow who drove out from...

There was actually one fellow who drove out from Wisconsin. I can't remember if he said Madison or Milwaukee. He told me he had driven out for each of the last 8 years. I'm certain Peter would know...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-18, 11:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,416
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

If you still need a set let me know. I am...

If you still need a set let me know. I am virtually certain that I still have a set of NOS Campagnolo ones in black but don't want to search until you confirm the need for them. The black repos above...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-18, 02:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,591
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

If you had a mail-order business that was called...

If you had a mail-order business that was called "bike warehouse" in English, a direct translation into German would give you "Radlager". Looks like an Italian-built third-party builder frame.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-18, 02:10 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,333
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

To be honest, the Novegro mostra scambio was...

To be honest, the Novegro mostra scambio was never even close to the most interesting swap meet when I lived in Italy. That honor always went to the Imola swap. The swap grounds are a walking...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-18, 02:01 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 26,847
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

Your proposed pronunciation of Guerciotti is not...

Your proposed pronunciation of Guerciotti is not correct. Paolo Guerciotti, who I have helped out before, and his whole family can confirm this. They all pronounce the "U" and the "E" separately,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-17, 12:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,835
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

I was the original owner of this Team Miyata that...

I was the original owner of this Team Miyata that I kept for over 20 years. It has the cut-out in the BB but different seat stay caps.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-17, 11:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,327
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

I have an Italian bike book that was published in...

I have an Italian bike book that was published in 1999 that is likely in many ways more useful. The title is "Il Collezionismo new mondo della bicicletta" written by Angelo de Lorenzi. It goes into...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-17, 04:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,060
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

Almost certainly legitimate. Back in the 80',...

Almost certainly legitimate. Back in the 80', Vitus sold frames to many many third parties to be labeled as they wanted. The same also holds true for Alan-built frames.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-17, 12:03 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,286
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

The super record pedals do NOT break any more...

The super record pedals do NOT break any more than other similar vintage pedals. The titanium spindles of the pedals do not suffer from brittleness. Campagnolo was so sure of the durability of these...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-17, 09:56 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 15,202
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

As I mentioned before the photos appeared, it was...

As I mentioned before the photos appeared, it was already unlikely to be a Cinelli, but after seeing the photos I am comfortable to say that this is ABSOLUTELY NOT a Cinelli. Everything about the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-17, 11:19 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 15,202
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

Cinelli and Columbus are both owned by the same...

Cinelli and Columbus are both owned by the same family, so for Cinelli to use a Columbus product would be a no-brainer. However, having said that, I rather doubt that this is a Cinelli and hope to be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-17, 04:45 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,203
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

De Rosa already had pantographed part made in the...

De Rosa already had pantographed part made in the late 60's
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-17, 03:11 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,203
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

You can be almost assured that this Molteni paint...

You can be almost assured that this Molteni paint scheme is not what was originally on the bike prior to the repaint and was simply what rang the previous owner's bell. The bike is assuredly from the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-17, 11:53 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,526
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

Given the internal reverse brake levers, it is a...

Given the internal reverse brake levers, it is a pity that you could not get the brake cables to be more innocuous. Getting the cables out of view is one of the greatest advantages of these levers....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-17, 11:50 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 49,857
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

Does a Giotto Cinelli count? It predates Cino...

Does a Giotto Cinelli count? It predates Cino Cinelli bikes and were only sold for less than 2 years in the 40's before Cino bought out his brother and set up his own manufacturing, marketing. sales...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-17, 05:00 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,261
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

It is not likely that you will get a response...

It is not likely that you will get a response from DCK as they have not posted in more than a year and this thread itself is over a decade old without any new posts.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-17, 01:11 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 26,847
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

Italian has very precise pronunciation rules and...

Italian has very precise pronunciation rules and virtually no exceptions whatsoever to these rules (the few exceptions that do exists are related to foreign words that have been adopted in Italian). ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-17, 10:18 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 52,654
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

Does a frame that I built myself count? Built it...

Does a frame that I built myself count? Built it in 1981 and still am riding it today.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-17, 01:02 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 24,130
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

I have a few De Rosa bikes that I ride reasonably...

I have a few De Rosa bikes that I ride reasonably often. The one that leaves me with the biggest smile after or while riding is this one:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-17, 10:21 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,961
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

The 1R stem was a wedge piece that has cuneiform...

The 1R stem was a wedge piece that has cuneiform ridges on the bar/wedge interface. These ridges indent ever so slightly into the bars when the wedge is tightened. When you loosen the wedge, the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-17, 12:47 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,961
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

Just a word of warning, the combo of 3TTT bars...

Just a word of warning, the combo of 3TTT bars and Cinelli stem is not always the happiest of combinations, so be careful. I would recommend against loosening off the stem and repositioning the bars,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-17, 12:39 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,869
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

Please also remember that there are a variety a...

Please also remember that there are a variety a ways that frame size were measured, so a 23" frame from one brand is not necessarily the same as a 23" frame from another maker. Back in the day, seat...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-17, 05:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,850
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

I wouldn't waste too much time on thinking this...

I wouldn't waste too much time on thinking this through. If you were to categorize proper Italian racing bikes, this would be a low end budget-model Italian racing bike. Probably quite nice riding...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-17, 09:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,025
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

Definitely ended in the proper home!

Definitely ended in the proper home!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-17, 02:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,364
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

Major assumptions made here based upon very...

Major assumptions made here based upon very little evidence. I would pass as your gruppo from 1979 could likely be better used on a more deserving frame. This may be a Masi, but it is most definitely...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-17, 07:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,364
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

What is attracting you to the frame in the first...

What is attracting you to the frame in the first place? If you are feeling a need to have a Masi and this is the only one that you can afford, then have at it, but I don't see much appeal to a frame...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-17, 08:11 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 32,517
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

Another element that has not been mentioned is...

Another element that has not been mentioned is that the Fiamme rims came in both road and track versions with slightly different shape. I have a few sets of NOS Ergal rims in my stash, as well as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-17, 05:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,791
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

Definitely too small for somebody at 5'11". It...

Definitely too small for somebody at 5'11". It looks to be a team pro, the slightly less expensive version of the Team Miyata.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-17, 07:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 938
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

World Klapp 2017 Folding bike 24 hour race

The World-Klapp 2017 was held this past weekend in Mannheim Germany. This is one of those fun events that can only make you smile as a cyclist. The race is a 24 hour race that pits 4-person teams...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-17, 06:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,334
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

A couple points: 1) what difference would it...

A couple points:

1) what difference would it make if it is a team bike or not? The bike is visibly used, which is generally not a great sign when speaking of a team bike. A used/abused team bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-17, 09:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,871
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

Knowing how almost all of the Italian shops...

Knowing how almost all of the Italian shops worked back in the day (and even today), this frame was more than likely ordered and partially paid for by Greg Honn with Alberto giving Greg some rather...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-17, 12:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,443
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

You should post a few photos

You should post a few photos
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-17, 12:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,326
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

Universal Mod. 61. The fittings are home-made by...

Universal Mod. 61. The fittings are home-made by the frame builder.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-17, 10:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,880
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

How about deltas on a De Rosa?

How about deltas on a De Rosa?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-17, 12:38 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 54,495
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

Back in the 70's we sold Favorit bike sourced...

Back in the 70's we sold Favorit bike sourced from a distributor located in Montreal who also sold mopeds/scooters/motorcycles. There was a definitely a full-Campagnolo NR bike (except for brakes)....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-17, 06:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,970
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

You got yourself something special. The...

You got yourself something special. The brake/shift levers are the first year 8-speed ergo. People who pay special attention to chronology often search out first editions like this. Personally I like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-17, 02:35 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 56,592
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

A few more cut-outs. The first is a late 50's...

A few more cut-outs. The first is a late 50's Masi Special, the second is a Maasi Prestige, the third is a Filter team bike built by Branca, the 4th is a Masi Prestige and the last is a cromovelato...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-17, 02:21 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 56,592
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

A few more drain holes. The first and last are...

A few more drain holes. The first and last are two Grandis bikes. The Orange is a Molten team bike from 1974 built by De Rosa. The red, champagne and blue bikes are all De Rosa bikes from the 60's....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-17, 02:07 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 56,592
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

Here are a few drain holes on a Masi. Apparently...

Here are a few drain holes on a Masi. Apparently Faliero was worried that the BB cut-out was not sufficient, so he also put some drain holes in the stays and fork blades too.:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-17, 02:03 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 56,592
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

That is a stock BB shell, that was the way this...

That is a stock BB shell, that was the way this bottom bracket shell was made in the factory. Nothing has been done by the builder. Anybody could therefore have built that frame using a stock BB...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-17, 12:51 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,787
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

Before you place any blame on the mechanic, you...

Before you place any blame on the mechanic, you need to know what kind of a repair they carried out and charged for. If the spoke was replaced without removing the tire (which is often possible and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-17, 12:14 AM
Replies: 244
Views: 29,901
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

It is a little car that I owned for 14 years (It...

It is a little car that I owned for 14 years (It is now in the hands of a collector in Japan). It is a 1974 Alpine Renault A310. To get a better appreciation of its size, here is another photo.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-17, 10:45 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 29,901
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

I doubt if I will be able to dig up the photo...

I doubt if I will be able to dig up the photo that I am looking for, but it combines the two vehicles pictured, both built in 1953.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-17, 10:16 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 29,901
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

How about an 1882 Rudge (135 years old) plus a...

How about an 1882 Rudge (135 years old) plus a 1974 Alpine Renault A310 (43 years old) for a total of 178. (a bit of cheating there as the bike is a bit older), I do have a photo somewhere of my 1954...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-17, 11:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,624
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

My triplet has these Shimano disc brakes both...

My triplet has these Shimano disc brakes both front as well as back, on top of Mafac tandem cantilevers. The discs are fitted to Phil hubs.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-17, 04:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,171
Posted By Citoyen du Monde

Roval had a few major disadvantages back in the...

Roval had a few major disadvantages back in the day: they were very expensive (in large part because shipping was more expensive back then and you were basically shipping air), you could only true...
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