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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-23, 09:52 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,598
Posted By cfernandez

Just saw this a few topics down about the Jamis...

Just saw this a few topics down about the Jamis bike from 1988:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-23, 06:06 PM
Replies: 8,323
Views: 3,092,494
Posted By cfernandez

Love that candy red color on that Peloton!

Love that candy red color on that Peloton!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-23, 06:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 253
Posted By cfernandez

Getting a Frame from Nantes, France to California. Help!

I found a 1992 bike frame that I have been looking for for a long time . . . on eBay France. I am short and need a 51-52cm frame and can never find that frame in my size in the states when it does...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-23, 09:22 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 36,334
Posted By cfernandez

I finally got around to putting on the MAVIC...

I finally got around to putting on the MAVIC components I had. I thought I would cheat and use the Campagnolo BB I had for the MAVIC crankset, but my Campagnolo spindle was too short for the MAVIC...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-23, 09:25 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 36,334
Posted By cfernandez

Botty I was wondering what happened to your...

Botty

I was wondering what happened to your Bottecchia when I saw a recent post of your showing your collection of bikes and the Bottecchia was missing in the pictures. Unfortunate on the crash,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-23, 07:00 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,743
Posted By cfernandez

fixed the spelling

fixed the spelling
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-23, 10:28 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,743
Posted By cfernandez

I assume that Saturday's ride starts at the Bali...

I assume that Saturday's ride starts at the Bali Hai restaurant parking lot in Shelter Island , San Diego. I have never done the Brian Baylis ride in San Diego and saw this meeting place on an old...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-23, 11:41 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,331
Posted By cfernandez

It really looks like John Tesch on that cover!

It really looks like John Tesch on that cover!
Forum: For Sale
09-20-21, 07:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,467
Posted By cfernandez

Brakes look to be 105

Brakes look to be 105
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-21, 10:34 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 36,334
Posted By cfernandez

13bikes I too have had a 30 year love for...

13bikes

I too have had a 30 year love for Bottecchia, ever since I was an undergraduate at Iowa State University and my Resident Assisstant (RA) had a red one like mine with 8-speed Dura Ace. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-20, 08:11 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 18,250
Posted By cfernandez

@calamarichris...

@calamarichris (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/calamarichris-100027.html)
Great Kawasakis! I like that you did some touring on a ZX9R. My friend works at Mid-Cities Motorsports in Paramount...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-20, 07:23 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 18,250
Posted By cfernandez

When I was in my early 40's I decided that I did...

When I was in my early 40's I decided that I did not always want to be the motor for my 2-wheeled rides and got this:
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-31-20, 06:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,366
Posted By cfernandez

Beautiful bike and great score. Your daughter is...

Beautiful bike and great score. Your daughter is so lucky! I almost got that color scheme a couple of years ago, but someone beat me to it. Still looking!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-20, 07:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,290
Posted By cfernandez

Old Fireleg what do you mean by, "in ’87...

Old Fireleg what do you mean by, "in ’87 Bottecchia didn’t use start number eyes yet but full chromed seatstays"? What are "start number eyes"?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-20, 06:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,290
Posted By cfernandez

Old Fireleg - It's funny that you mention the...

Old Fireleg - It's funny that you mention the Paini-Bottecchia-Sidi team bike. I purchased this last year when I was going to do the 2020 Eroica California (which was cancelled for this year)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-20, 04:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,290
Posted By cfernandez

Thanks Old Fireleg! I actually have the same...

Thanks Old Fireleg!

I actually have the same pic of Mario Beccia riding his team bike used in the eBay ad. Thanks for the lead as it was very helpful. It looks like the team used a different...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-20, 11:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,290
Posted By cfernandez

Does anyone have pics of Greg Lemond riding a non-time trial steel Bottecchia?

I am currently building a red/white Bottecchia SLX frame with Mavic components as a tribute Greg Lemond bike from the 1989 season. I got this idea recently when I found a posting for a nearly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-20, 10:35 PM
Replies: 268
Views: 50,662
Posted By cfernandez

I think I can add a few to this: ...

I think I can add a few to this:

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20200623_180512_abfec7de03e92b31336cacd096f127ffeee28668.jpg
Touring around the San Gabriel River...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-13-20, 09:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 794
Posted By cfernandez

@Chombi1...

@Chombi1 (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/chombi1-426321.html)

Chombi

I remember seeing your Bottecchia in other posts. Very nice bike, but yes, I am looking for an SLX frame with similar...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-20, 08:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,848
Posted By cfernandez

Thanks for all the responses. All my bikes...

Thanks for all the responses.

All my bikes ride well and ride comfortably. Bottecchia included. Same bend in knee, similar though probably not exactly (to the mm) same stretch to bars and levers....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-20, 03:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,848
Posted By cfernandez

I do say that I love riding the Bottecchia, but...

I do say that I love riding the Bottecchia, but wonder if it could be better with a smaller frame. Just aesthetically, it looks big to me and the seatpost looks strange with so little showing. For a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-20, 03:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,848
Posted By cfernandez

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20200712_141145_555a1e2c51e9cb9ecb85d2d1965dfb596538c9a7.jpg
Took this pic a few minutes ago as I have lowered the seatpost for the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-20, 01:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,848
Posted By cfernandez

Vintage frame sizing . . , any different than modern day frame sizing?

I put this similar post in the "FOR SALE" section as explained below:

I found a grail frame that I have lusted for years a few months ago, a 1987-ish 53cm red and white SLX Bottecchia. However,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-12-20, 01:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 794
Posted By cfernandez

ISO/WTT SLX Bottecchia ADR replica (red/white) mine for yours

I found a grail frame that I have lusted for years a few months ago, a 1987-ish 53cm red and white SLX Bottecchia. However, it is on the tall end of what I normally ride. Here is the story and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-11-20, 07:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 768
Posted By cfernandez

Giving you a BUMP for the shorter stature...

Giving you a BUMP for the shorter stature cyclists out there like me! That is one beautiful frame!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-20, 10:34 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 36,334
Posted By cfernandez

OLD FIRELEG - Thanks for the extra bit of...

OLD FIRELEG - Thanks for the extra bit of information about the Columbus decals. I did not know that. Also the information about the rear brake cable routing being on the outside for competition...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-20, 01:00 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 36,334
Posted By cfernandez

When I was a freshman at Iowa State University I...

When I was a freshman at Iowa State University I lived in the dorms and my RA (resident assistant) had the most beautiful bike I had ever seen. A red and white Bottecchia with the newest Shimano...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-20, 11:48 PM
Replies: 623
Views: 222,449
Posted By cfernandez

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x673/00q0q_7xkk3ntpqff_1200x900_45a87f76531628b8d3720d085431c16753392b50.jpg
Found this on a Craigslist ad in CO. It was his mother's bike....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-19, 10:54 AM
Replies: 279
Views: 44,405
Posted By cfernandez

Sounds like an awesome trip you are going to...

Sounds like an awesome trip you are going to take. I can't help you with the wool jerseys because I will probably end up wearing a lycra "vintage" jersey. I rode the ride last year and there were...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-19, 07:05 PM
Replies: 279
Views: 44,405
Posted By cfernandez

mech986 Thanks for the invite, my wife and I...

mech986

Thanks for the invite, my wife and I have both been trying to get to your ride together, but with the same "change your life event", Mark is going to have with a new baby, we have been...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-19, 12:01 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 39,879
Posted By cfernandez

Built this 2007 Buenos Aires up from a frame I...

Built this 2007 Buenos Aires up from a frame I bought new in 2007 to replace a TREK 5200 I had since 1997. First, pic is after I installed Record 10spd, second pic is after I installed Chorus 11spd ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-19, 07:18 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,309
Posted By cfernandez

I thought I should add one of my Schwinns - 1985...

I thought I should add one of my Schwinns - 1985 Schwinn Peloton. I used to drool over the Schwinn catalog for one of these when I was younger and found one in almost my size a month ago. It's a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-19, 07:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,180
Posted By cfernandez

To Chombi1 That is a great ALAN Record...

To Chombi1

That is a great ALAN Record Carbonio, I like your Campy/Mavic mix. I assume that those are Delta brakes?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-19, 06:58 PM
Replies: 279
Views: 44,405
Posted By cfernandez

My wife and I did Eroica 2019, but only did the...

My wife and I did Eroica 2019, but only did the short coastal route to the lighthouse so she can get an idea what the event would be like. We enjoyed the weekend because we met some awesome and...
Forum: Southern California
11-09-19, 06:18 PM
Replies: 518
Views: 167,892
Posted By cfernandez

H20Rat You'll need that gearing on your road...

H20Rat

You'll need that gearing on your road bike for Palos Verdes!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-19, 05:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 14,161
Posted By cfernandez

Thought I should close this post by saying that I...

Thought I should close this post by saying that I purchased this bike for my wife to ride in Eroica CA 2020. I shall lightly re-furbish it with new tires, cables and housing and personal touches to...
Forum: Introductions
11-09-19, 05:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,182
Posted By cfernandez

I used to live in San Pedro a while ago, you have...

I used to live in San Pedro a while ago, you have a great local shop down the hill from you in San Pedro, "The Bike Palace". They should still have great rides starting from their store. Go stop...
Forum: Introductions
10-24-19, 09:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,449
Posted By cfernandez

Welcome from SoCal! Find your local cycle...

Welcome from SoCal!

Find your local cycle clubs, they are a great resource and get you out of bed on the weekends for the weekend rides early in the morning. They are a great source of ...
Forum: Introductions
10-24-19, 09:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,330
Posted By cfernandez

Welcome Jeff! We have reversed roles, I...

Welcome Jeff!

We have reversed roles, I cycled for years (since the 1980's), but when I turned 40 I wanted to do something I never did before and bought a 2009 Kawasaki 650R with 400 miles on it...
Forum: Introductions
10-24-19, 09:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 630
Posted By cfernandez

Welcome to the forums! Were you with M.A.C.? I...

Welcome to the forums! Were you with M.A.C.? I was in ROTC at Parks College of St. Louis back in 1989 and rode my bike throughout St. Louis and southern Illinois. I had a friend in ROTC at that...
Forum: Introductions
10-24-19, 08:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 478
Posted By cfernandez

Loong time lurker . . .

As you can see from my join date, I have been here a loong time. Pretty active reading but not sharing, hope to share now. Been riding and fixing bikes since I was about 10 years old because my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-19, 06:46 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 27,161
Posted By cfernandez

"The original owner, who sold it to me, was a...

"The original owner, who sold it to me, was a professional racer (he was on the 1984 US Olympic Cycle Team, competed in the Giro, and was sponsored by Lotus and Shimano), and could probably have...
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