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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-22, 01:48 PM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,049,583
Posted By Sturuss

Colnago - Early 1990s

Can someone help me identify the year of manufacture for my recent purchase? I can't find a serial number, but the bike has Columbus Profilo S4 tubing. See photos below....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-22, 02:57 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 198
Posted By Sturuss

Colnago Master - Late 1990s?

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Campy Record bakes and derailleurs ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-22, 01:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,275
Posted By Sturuss

Thanks for the information. I did not think it...

Thanks for the information. I did not think it was that old!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-22, 01:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,275
Posted By Sturuss

Nice look! Where did you get those white tires?

Nice look! Where did you get those white tires?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-22, 12:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,275
Posted By Sturuss

Bianchi Volpe - late 1990s ?

Just bought this frame for my next project. I need some help identifying the year of manufacture. Any ideas?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-22, 09:49 AM
Replies: 248
Views: 44,148
Posted By Sturuss

Nice restoration! Your “before” pictures look...

Nice restoration! Your “before” pictures look about the same state of decline as what I started with. Still a nice ride after nearly 50 years.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-22, 04:10 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 44,148
Posted By Sturuss

Recently completed work on my 1973 Atala. I...

Recently completed work on my 1973 Atala. I cleaned and restored the original campy hubs and Mavic wheels, and replaced the tubular tires. Cleaned and de-rusted the frame, touched up paint, replaced...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-22, 09:45 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 44,148
Posted By Sturuss

Anybody have a suggestion about how best to...

Anybody have a suggestion about how best to restore this head badge?

Do I need to remove it? If so, how? It’s riveted on.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-22, 02:07 PM
Replies: 3,247
Views: 419,302
Posted By Sturuss

Try the Continental Giro with gum sidewalls. Not...

Try the Continental Giro with gum sidewalls. Not very pricey. They work nicely for me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-22, 04:45 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 44,148
Posted By Sturuss

1973 Atala Competizione - is this Classic or Vintage?

Bought this bike new in early 1974. Serial number indicates 1973 manufacture. I have been working on cleanup and de-rusting. Touch up paint is next, followed by new reproduction decals. I will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-22, 10:40 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,033
Posted By Sturuss

Yep, those are Frankenbikes. How does that weird...

Yep, those are Frankenbikes. How does that weird Osgear derailleur work? Looks like it could be used as a kickstand!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-22, 06:32 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,033
Posted By Sturuss

IMHO this is a lovely build - not a Frankenbike! ...

IMHO this is a lovely build - not a Frankenbike! Is that av25” frame?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-22, 10:35 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,033
Posted By Sturuss

Looks like a bike Frau Blucher (horse whinny...

Looks like a bike Frau Blucher (horse whinny here) would ride! Definitely a Frankenbike hall of famer.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-22, 09:16 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 44,148
Posted By Sturuss

Ok. I will send pictures after this.

Ok. I will send pictures after this.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-22, 09:14 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,033
Posted By Sturuss

Agreed. If the components are new, or period...

Agreed. If the components are new, or period and/or type consistent, then it’s just a build, not Frankenbike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-22, 10:22 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 44,148
Posted By Sturuss

Atala Competizione. Bought it new when I was...

Atala Competizione. Bought it new when I was young and crazy. Still is my favorite ride. All the original Campy components. Mavic sewup rims with Campy hubs. New tires.

I am leaning towards a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-22, 04:27 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 44,148
Posted By Sturuss

What is the proper way to “restore” a C&V bicycle?

I am thinking about what to do with my 1973 Italian bike. Should I strip and repaint like I have seen in some beautiful photos posted by BF members?

Is it better to just clean it up and leave the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-22, 09:29 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 44,148
Posted By Sturuss

My 1973 Atala was cutting edge when I bought it...

My 1973 Atala was cutting edge when I bought it new, but my grown sons still think it’s cool! They do chuckle when they see me ride it, but I think they are impressed that the Old Man can still do...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-22, 09:19 PM
Replies: 3,247
Views: 419,302
Posted By Sturuss

[QUOTE=79pmooney;22404343]Sturuss, welcome! I...

[QUOTE=79pmooney;22404343]Sturuss, welcome! I bought my first sewup bike the same year (an ill-fated Lambert). All my wheels then went sewup ("tubular" back then was for snotty people in my circles)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-22, 12:24 PM
Replies: 3,247
Views: 419,302
Posted By Sturuss

Continental Giro 22mm. Boilermakers are easy...

Continental Giro 22mm.

Boilermakers are easy to tease if you are watching football. Not much to tease this year in Basketball. Boiler Up!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-22, 10:51 AM
Replies: 3,247
Views: 419,302
Posted By Sturuss

I am a Newbie to the BF, so forgive me if I do...

I am a Newbie to the BF, so forgive me if I do something stupid.

I am an older guy who has enjoyed bikes all my life. Bought my Atala new from a LBS in Monroville, PA after I had some money from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-22, 11:06 PM
Replies: 3,247
Views: 419,302
Posted By Sturuss

To remove the dried glue, I just use paint...

To remove the dried glue, I just use paint thinner from the hardware store and some superfine steel wool. Best to do this outside when the weather is warmer!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-22, 09:49 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 44,148
Posted By Sturuss

Is my 1973 Atala Competizione a Classic, or is it...

Is my 1973 Atala Competizione a Classic, or is it Vintage? Bought it new. Has all the original Campy components.
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