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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-22, 12:33 AM
Replies: 1,028
Views: 191,142
Posted By MarkinOz

Appreciate your work as always CyclesMakaron...

Appreciate your work as always CyclesMakaron :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-22, 07:45 PM
Replies: 1,028
Views: 191,142
Posted By MarkinOz

Early Corsa Extra Team Teve Blad?

Photos for decoding please. Also, what is the script on top of the brake bridge?
Thanks....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-24-22, 04:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 645
Posted By MarkinOz

Yep, I agree with bianchigirl , the forks aren’t...

Yep, I agree with bianchigirl , the forks aren’t original. Other than that, it looks very similar to my EL OS.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-22, 06:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 984
Posted By MarkinOz

Lenman I saw you had commented on Kessels...

Lenman I saw you had commented on Kessels builders in another post, would you have any idea on a Kessels frame builder from the BB info on frame? Any info appreciated….
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-22, 10:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 984
Posted By MarkinOz

Eddy Merckx Kessels Reynolds 531 Frame 74/75??

I recently bought this Eddy Merckx Kessels Frameset but have found limited information. From my research it looks like the 2nd version of licensed frames carrying the Merckx decal. These came in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-22, 04:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 492
Posted By MarkinOz

Frame number for you T-Mar A402946

Frame number for you T-Mar
A402946
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-22, 02:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 492
Posted By MarkinOz

Appreciated, I’ll get the frame number for you...

Appreciated, I’ll get the frame number for you T-Mar
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-22, 05:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 492
Posted By MarkinOz

I picked up the bike and it’s it good overall...

I picked up the bike and it’s it good overall condition. Needs to be striped back and cleaned but other than that it’s all original.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-22, 07:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 492
Posted By MarkinOz

Nailing down catalogues is the trouble I’m...

Nailing down catalogues is the trouble I’m finding….:lol::crash:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-22, 06:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 492
Posted By MarkinOz

Black with Gold Decals Bianchi Veloce

Hoping somebody can help with identifying a Bianchi Veloce that I’m looking at that is black and has gold decals. Dedacciai Cro Mo tubing with what looks to be Campagnolo Veloce components. Anyone...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-22, 04:03 PM
Replies: 1,028
Views: 191,142
Posted By MarkinOz

My only other query with regards to this frame is...

My only other query with regards to this frame is when we’re the sloping forks released for the Professional? With 1982 as a build year would these forks have been to early for the frame? The decals...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-22, 01:02 AM
Replies: 1,028
Views: 191,142
Posted By MarkinOz

Thanks CyclesMakaron that’s the info I needed. ...

Thanks CyclesMakaron that’s the info I needed. Didn’t even think that the O was in fact a 0 denoting the 60cm frame size.
Great work, much appreciated.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-22, 11:03 PM
Replies: 1,028
Views: 191,142
Posted By MarkinOz

A O R. E4225 60cm Professional Reynolds 531

I’m assuming that this is a repaint ( were there custom painted frames back in the 80s??).

Reynolds tubing stacks up with BB R stamp but 4225 doesn’t work size wise as a 60c-c. I take it that...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-22-21, 10:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,597
Posted By MarkinOz

Finally I own a Bianchi!

Who doesn’t like an early Xmas present, especially one in Celeste!!
Really happy to have this in the stable and to get to work cleaning this bike up ready for 2022. S/N 61D 1721c Full Campagnolo...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-10-21, 05:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,597
Posted By MarkinOz

Thanks Spaghetti Legs bianchigirl It definitely...

Thanks Spaghetti Legs bianchigirl It definitely caught my eye!:thumb: We don’t see many of these in Australia so definitely excited about adding this to the stable.
Will hopefully be able to update...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-09-21, 10:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,597
Posted By MarkinOz

Thanks bianchigirl appreciate the feedback. My...

Thanks bianchigirl appreciate the feedback. My intuition said mid 90’s as the SP-10RE Seatpost was only produced between ‘95-‘97. I actually missed that the Columbus decal says EL OS ( I initially...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-08-21, 01:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,597
Posted By MarkinOz

Bianchi Reparto Corse EL Tubing

I have been offered a Bianchi Reparto Corse with full Campag 8sp Record Groupset. It’s in good condition especially the EL tubing. I heard good reports about this tubing when I was looking at a De...
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
04-30-21, 03:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,443
Posted By MarkinOz

Beautiful frame and colouring, look forward to...

Beautiful frame and colouring, look forward to seeing this built up poggor

I was offered a Master Piu the other day in a beautiful purple & gold colour scheme but I resisted as I’ve been waiting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-21, 05:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,952
Posted By MarkinOz

Well spotted repechage you’re spot on. I received...

Well spotted repechage you’re spot on. I received these photos and info from my mate today.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-21, 05:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,952
Posted By MarkinOz

Well we’re certainly glad you did some research...

Well we’re certainly glad you did some research non-fixie !!:thumb: We also found the the shop under the pub in Paddington, but the immigration photos and info is great. I have a Dutch friend who is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-21, 06:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,952
Posted By MarkinOz

Great thinking non-fixie ....and you’re...

Great thinking non-fixie ....and you’re absolutely correct!! Received some info from the Aussie Forum contributors pointing this frame as a Speedwell/Speedlight from the serial number. Along with the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-21, 12:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,847
Posted By MarkinOz

I’ll throw this Technotrat frame into the mix as...

I’ll throw this Technotrat frame into the mix as well that I recently bought in Australia. Again, similar seatstays with heart on the headset lugs only. Mine is stamped with the size on the BB but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-21, 09:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,952
Posted By MarkinOz

Saved From The Trash Collection, Is This Frame of 1950s Era??

A friend of mine has just saved this bike after seeing it out for rubbish pick up! :eek:

Frame says “Henk Michels” but haven’t found anything to expand this brand, has some pretty impressive lug...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-21, 04:00 PM
Replies: 2,405
Views: 606,187
Posted By MarkinOz

ThanksT-Mar, having read the posts on this thread...

ThanksT-Mar, having read the posts on this thread you suggested it seems the Australian market continued with the Centurion brand and the Equalizer was born. I’ll try and make contact with the two...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-21, 01:28 AM
Replies: 2,405
Views: 606,187
Posted By MarkinOz

Centurion Equalizer Frame

Picked up this Equalizer frame, Kusuki Winpista bars and stem, Tange Levin CD headset and a Shimano 105sc BB for $60aud. Once I’ve worked on the frame a little I intend to bring it back to spec. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-21, 01:49 PM
Replies: 2,405
Views: 606,187
Posted By MarkinOz

European Centurion catalogues are available on...

European Centurion catalogues are available on www.retrobike.co.uk
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-21, 11:42 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,132,769
Posted By MarkinOz

Went and had a look at this frame as I still...

Went and had a look at this frame as I still wasn’t sure on the “model id”. The groupset has been heavily modified running an interesting mix of 105, Ultegra and DA parts!
The BB serial number...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-21, 03:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,017
Posted By MarkinOz

Thanks jiangshi i’ll certainly follow up your...

Thanks jiangshi i’ll certainly follow up your comments on the BB brazing.

Yes my understanding too that the Giro sat down from the Primato in terms of tubing but shared many of the same qualities...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-21, 03:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,017
Posted By MarkinOz

Ok, understood. “Lost in Translation” I reckon.;)

Ok, understood. “Lost in Translation” I reckon.;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-21, 02:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,017
Posted By MarkinOz

​​​​​Woah merziac seems like I offended you mate...

​​​​​Woah merziac seems like I offended you mate with my “request” for help??:foo:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-21, 02:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,017
Posted By MarkinOz

Indeed it was good information:thumb:. Unsure as...

Indeed it was good information:thumb:. Unsure as to whether there was “crossover” with Users on both these Forums but now I know:). Thanks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-21, 12:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,017
Posted By MarkinOz

Positive De Rosa ID required

Being sold as a mid 90’s De Rosa Giro D’Italia. Neuron tubing was used after EL OS for De Rosa Giro models from 1994 I think?? but I haven’t seen any examples with the top tube Giro decal missing??...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-21, 04:10 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,132,769
Posted By MarkinOz

Not many decals in this sellers 2 photos but...

Not many decals in this sellers 2 photos but Reynolds 531 with fastback seatstays. Closest match I could find was from the 1989 French Brochure with either a Galbier or a Savoie model?? Can anyone...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-21, 12:54 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,132,769
Posted By MarkinOz

Kabuki12 BFisher This Grand Sprint was a “fixer...

Kabuki12 BFisher This Grand Sprint was a “fixer upper“ for sure but unfortunately it had been in contact with the pavement on a fall and the front forks were out of line. The bike originally had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-21, 07:09 PM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,132,769
Posted By MarkinOz

Motobecane Grand Sprint

Just off to have a look at this 1980 Grand Sprint being offered for sale:

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-21, 05:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,665
Posted By MarkinOz

Able to take a couple of photos but this was...

Able to take a couple of photos but this was confirmed as a backyard build by a relative of the seller. No visible serial numbers on BB or lugs, mixture of Suntour VX, Shimano Arabesque and Sugino...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-21, 04:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,665
Posted By MarkinOz

Thanks bulgie, I like your theory. I’ll take some...

Thanks bulgie, I like your theory. I’ll take some more pictures and see how we go from there.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-21, 03:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,665
Posted By MarkinOz

​​​​ Wow. repechage you’ve out done yourself...

​​​​

Wow. repechage you’ve out done yourself here! Great investigative work on these drop outs. It looks like the same brazing at the chainstay and then with the Seat lugs. Definitely different...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-21, 04:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,665
Posted By MarkinOz

Yep, thought it strange that there was no rivet...

Yep, thought it strange that there was no rivet holes from the head badge. This frame is waaaaay older than anything I own so feeling out of my depth. Thanks for all your comments.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-21, 04:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,665
Posted By MarkinOz

Haven’t been able to view the bike yet and the...

Haven’t been able to view the bike yet and the owner hasn’t replied to my request.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-21, 03:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,665
Posted By MarkinOz

Carlton Capella Lugs but what Frame??

This bike has come up for sale and I’m trying to get more of an idea on the frame ID. I’ve identified the Carlton Capella lugs but with only these photos from the seller I’m at a loss for the frame....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-21, 03:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,313
Posted By MarkinOz

Always amazed at the amount of knowledge on these...

Always amazed at the amount of knowledge on these forums even when you struggle to find information on the internet. Thanks oneclick more investigation required.:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-21, 11:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,313
Posted By MarkinOz

unworthy1 Thanks for the explanation there, I get...

unworthy1 Thanks for the explanation there, I get what you were saying.:lol::thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-21, 11:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,313
Posted By MarkinOz

“GLWS”....that’s a new one for me?? Out of...

“GLWS”....that’s a new one for me??

Out of interest, what is it about Colnago that doesn’t interest you?? As a relative newbie to vintage steel I’m struggling to get the same feel for Colnago as I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-21, 07:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,313
Posted By MarkinOz

unworthy1 I agree, the Super Competizone is like...

unworthy1 I agree, the Super Competizone is like for like comparison for sure.
My plan is to put this up for sale on EBay as I don’t own a Colnago....(yet ;)) and see if there are any keen Colnago...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-21, 07:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,313
Posted By MarkinOz

:thumb:​JohnDThompson Thankyou. I reckon you are...

:thumb:​JohnDThompson Thankyou. I reckon you are spot on.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-21, 12:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,313
Posted By MarkinOz

Gold Headset ID Required.......

I took this headset off an unmarked frame

(frame still un-identified... https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1223742-paid-aud-100-bike-s-components-but-frame-intriguing.html )

and have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-21, 08:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,507
Posted By MarkinOz

Absolute stunner!:thumb: Congratulations on...

Absolute stunner!:thumb:
Congratulations on your build.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-21, 06:21 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,399
Posted By MarkinOz

It’s the same face in every photo.:lol: ...

It’s the same face in every photo.:lol:
Genuine guy though, always eager to help out.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-21, 05:54 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,399
Posted By MarkinOz

Progress Update....

In December 2020 I managed to get my confirmed GEFSCO Reynolds 531Pro frame down to its original builder, Geoff Scott. In his mid 70’s now, Geoff still respray’s his old frames himself and put new...
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