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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 08:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 363
Posted By Chombi1

The Turbos with "SLG" printed on it are the ones...

The Turbos with "SLG" printed on it are the ones eith aluminum rails for lighter weight. I had a couple of those, but I never rode them long enough to find out how the rails eould hold up. I gave...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 02:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 820
Posted By Chombi1

Even 23mm tires are getting hard to find these...

Even 23mm tires are getting hard to find these days as most manufacturers had pretty much moved over to 25mm as their narrowest tire size. The days of the 23mm tires are pretty much over at this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 363
Posted By Chombi1

There were good number of Turbo saddles that...

There were good number of Turbo saddles that carried the Hinault print on their noses after he started piling up his TdF wins. So those Turbos are not that hard to find out there. IIRC, there were...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-21-24, 12:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 477
Posted By Chombi1

I never really figured out where to place the...

I never really figured out where to place the values of bikes with gold toned chrome finish and gold colored anodized components.
I'm sure that all of them sold for a premium when they came out,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 12:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 415
Posted By Chombi1

That head tube angle looks very steep. Similar to...

That head tube angle looks very steep. Similar to some older Peugeot PX10s.
Curious to know how the bike handles...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 04:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 635
Posted By Chombi1

I have over 10 bikes I had built up through the...

I have over 10 bikes I had built up through the years on Simplex retrofrictions and none of them depend on the mounting bolts for any resistance to hold a gear...
None! The shifters were designed by...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 635
Posted By Chombi1

The clutch spring can actually wear out the inner...

The clutch spring can actually wear out the inner barrel after many many miles of use. That results in the shifter not being able to adequately grip the inner barrel anymore and hold a gear. If you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 07:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 635
Posted By Chombi1

Just remember, the mounting screws do not provide...

Just remember, the mounting screws do not provide any friction on the levers they are there to mount the shifters ti the shifter lugs on the bike. The friction comes from a coil spring in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,069
Posted By Chombi1

You can't get too attached to that Trek if you...

You can't get too attached to that Trek if you are committed to give it awY already as you might be disappointed to see the bike possibly not taken care of as you expected. It moght have been better...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-19-24, 12:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 396
Posted By Chombi1

The clear, rubber-like waterproofing membrane...

The clear, rubber-like waterproofing membrane they applied on the ins8de surface of the nylon Cordura material on most touring bags and panniers back then would usually peel and tlake off the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,750
Posted By Chombi1

I remember someone noting in the forums that...

I remember someone noting in the forums that Serrotas were pretty much bikes owned mostly by rich dentists or doctors.
Don't know why some might think such, but they are high quality bikes from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 02:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 475
Posted By Chombi1

Uhmmm......Maybe more aero drag from the fat...

Uhmmm......Maybe more aero drag from the fat frame tubes??:rolleyes::D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 04:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 698
Posted By Chombi1

Be careful not to overtighten the seatpost clamp...

Be careful not to overtighten the seatpost clamp on the seat lug of the early Vitus 979. The ears of the clamp had been known to crack away from the seat lug if overtightened. Vitus solved the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 12:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 287
Posted By Chombi1

Dolmen?? I never heard of such. I always thought...

Dolmen?? I never heard of such. I always thought all Pinarellos are Columbus.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-07-24, 05:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 761
Posted By Chombi1

The color of the paint does not do favors for the...

The color of the paint does not do favors for the frame. Just a bit too blah...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 04:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 797
Posted By Chombi1

My first guess would be a Super... BTW, I...

My first guess would be a Super...
BTW, I noticed something strange going on with the lower headset near the fork crown.
There's a weird gap between the race and the cup. On pretty much all my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 365
Posted By Chombi1

Geeze!, It lookz like that bike's been through...

Geeze!, It lookz like that bike's been through the wringer! At least it looks like the frame is still in one piece.
It will require a full restoration
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 240
Posted By Chombi1

I had the same concerns about using brake cable...

I had the same concerns about using brake cable sheathing that's too stiff. A few years ago, I bought a set of brake cables from V/O that had braided sheathing and was surprised when I received the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 08:06 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,916
Posted By Chombi1

The problem with having too many bikes is, they...

The problem with having too many bikes is, they tend to get in the way of accessing other bikes in the collection. Everytime you want to get to certain bikes in the room, you have to play a game of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 323
Posted By Chombi1

I thought Super Champion was bought up by Wolber?...

I thought Super Champion was bought up by Wolber?
Wolber made some very nice tubular rims too. I really like their early aero tubular rims like the Profil 20. They build up into very strong and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,916
Posted By Chombi1

I used to be able to store and display .most of...

I used to be able to store and display .most of my biles in my house, but eventually, they just don't fit inside anymore so half of them are in my garage parked next to my car and hanging from two...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-01-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 347
Posted By Chombi1

That's a great deal for the iconic Cinelli CdM...

That's a great deal for the iconic Cinelli CdM bars and a stem to boot!:thumb:
GLWYS!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 07:02 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,545
Posted By Chombi1

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

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20220909_184041_5955bd5ae41bc1ea35fa2c5975d426234df3210a.jpg
Fanciest pedals I have are my Ti axled Superleggeri Campagnolo quill...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-01-24, 04:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 588
Posted By Chombi1

Any 753 framed bike is worth looking into hecause...

Any 753 framed bike is worth looking into hecause of its stregnth, stiffness and very light weight. The big thing to always consider is, condition, especially as the 753 tubing seems to be very prone...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 5,962
Posted By Chombi1

Gitane -Blue Peugeot - Pearl White Bottecchia...

Gitane -Blue
Peugeot - Pearl White
Bottecchia - Red
Pinarello - Red or Blue
Raleigh -Yellow/Red/Black
Colnago - Red
Masi - Red
De Rosa - Red
Gios Torino - Blue
Guerciotti -Red
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 02:24 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,913
Posted By Chombi1

Some sidepull single pivot brakes work better...

Some sidepull single pivot brakes work better than others. having good caliper arm profile design results in stiffer calipers that are responsive and strong. The Spidel LS2s I have on my French C&V...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 01:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 628
Posted By Chombi1

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

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20190820_183206_e3486ffbaca0be51c282a92c1dfadc5232b5d877.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 05:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 911
Posted By Chombi1

What??!...... No Campagnolo decal on it??:eek:

What??!...... No Campagnolo decal on it??:eek:
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-27-24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 770
Posted By Chombi1

Very nice frame, but a bit lacking in the paint...

Very nice frame, but a bit lacking in the paint and decals department, which also points out it being a not very recognized brand.
As noted already, this will be a bit hard to put a market value on,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 514
Posted By Chombi1

That SLJ 5500 RD was pretty good but the SLJ 6600...

That SLJ 5500 RD was pretty good but the SLJ 6600 was better......:D
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-27-24, 04:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,018
Posted By Chombi1

You can find them if you look hard enough for...

You can find them if you look hard enough for them.....but you will pay a lot for NOS or good condition....
I got a pair made by REG last year from two different eBay sellers. Pretty much the same...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-26-24, 06:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 510
Posted By Chombi1

The paint on a lot of the "premium" Italian bikes...

The paint on a lot of the "premium" Italian bikes from the 80's kinda sucked....period. Let alone their tendency to "quick release" from the frames, with hardly any provocation on many 9f...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 09:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,046
Posted By Chombi1

Just leave it dipped in lye to melt it off the...

Just leave it dipped in lye to melt it off the steerer tube. I never did such, but my brother did when he could not get a stem off one of his bikes. He said he left it dipped in lye and the next...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 11:56 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,913
Posted By Chombi1

Does it have to be steel framed to qualify for...

Does it have to be steel framed to qualify for eroica?? There were CF, aluminum and Ti bikes in 87 and earlier....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 11:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 513
Posted By Chombi1

Strange that they had problems with the flanges...

Strange that they had problems with the flanges breaking on those hubs. The flanges look so thick that I would think they would be very strong. Maybe it was the way they were machined (They look like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 07:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 326
Posted By Chombi1

It's beautiful saddle. I'm sure it's genuine and...

It's beautiful saddle. I'm sure it's genuine and not a modern fake as someone cautioned.
You can tell from the quality of the perforated cover which looks very much like the cover on my white...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-23-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 547
Posted By Chombi1

What's the OLD spacing on the rear wheel?

What's the OLD spacing on the rear wheel?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 11:12 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 151
Posted By Chombi1

Certainly an interesting bike with chromed lugs...

Certainly an interesting bike with chromed lugs and wishbone style sear stays. Have not heard of this brand but it could be from the mid to late 80's, considering the seat stay arrangement and what...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 654
Posted By Chombi1

If that washer forces you to clock anything on...

If that washer forces you to clock anything on the headset at certain increments, it's not really the best situation, IMO..
I'd rather adjust the clocking with infinite possible positions to provide...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 02:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 654
Posted By Chombi1

Cool drillium holes on that thing......but it...

Cool drillium holes on that thing......but it makes it much more prone to breaking like the one pictured..... I think you could not see those holes anyway; when the headset is installed.....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 02:49 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,117
Posted By Chombi1

Never saw a Tour of Britain Cinelli bar before....

Never saw a Tour of Britain Cinelli bar before. The front going curve of the bar noticeably does not go as far frontward as the Campione del Mondo bars do....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 02:40 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,545
Posted By Chombi1

The French Lyotard quill pedals also look very...

The French Lyotard quill pedals also look very nice they have pedal cage cutouts that look quite elegant in a French way.
I got a pair for my PH10 bike, when I first tried out toe clips and straps...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 02:03 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,515
Posted By Chombi1

Maybe the failure comes from the threads being...

Maybe the failure comes from the threads being cut, instead of rolled on to the steerer tube. But I don't think threads on steerer tubes can even be rolled on....or could it??
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,224
Posted By Chombi1

Be aware though that many bik3s that had those...

Be aware though that many bik3s that had those big oval holes on the top tube ended up with cracks starting at those holes.
Not sure why, but maybe some of them did not have those hole edges...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 02:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,443
Posted By Chombi1

The Ti rails and cantle on my Brooks Pro seeks to...

The Ti rails and cantle on my Brooks Pro seeks to be painted black.
Definitely Ti as it is non-magnetic and much lighter than my steel railed Pros....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 933
Posted By Chombi1

Tires can also make a difference. Some tires just...

Tires can also make a difference. Some tires just have more rolling resistance and less good a ride than others. I found this out when I "graduated" from Vittoria Rally tubs to Vittoria Corsa G...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 11:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 207
Posted By Chombi1

Maybe a cable button/head might have been stuck...

Maybe a cable button/head might have been stuck in there? Or an insect died in there?
Can't think of what else can be causing that obstruction.....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-13-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 222
Posted By Chombi1

Now I have to go to Oz to look at that first...

Now I have to go to Oz to look at that first pic??:D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 797
Posted By Chombi1

I've been looking for that kind of bike stand for...

I've been looking for that kind of bike stand for the longest time. I think they are only sold in Europe.
Can't even find out what brand those stands are......
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-10-24, 11:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 369
Posted By Chombi1

It is a lower spec bike in Peugeot's model lineup...

It is a lower spec bike in Peugeot's model lineup for that year. In very good riding and cosmetic condition, it can maybe fetch a hundred bucks at most.... and that's mostly because of it's Euro...
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