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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,815
Posted By satbuilder

I like 175’s. They seem to work better for me...

I like 175’s. They seem to work better for me than 170’s.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 03:04 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,008
Posted By satbuilder

I have one in dark/Gios blue. Your size, too. ...

I have one in dark/Gios blue. Your size, too.
But it’s a Mexico. Sorry
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 06:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 391
Posted By satbuilder

Can that 8 speed freewheel be made to work...

Can that 8 speed freewheel be made to work without spreading the stays?

If the stays have to be spread to accept the wider wheels, I don’t think your original wheel set will fit
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 05:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,716
Posted By satbuilder

I had reached out to Jan Heine, to see if there...

I had reached out to Jan Heine, to see if there was any interest in me picking up where Scott left off, but never heard back.

There didn’t seem to be much interest here either, so I didn’t really...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-14-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,483
Posted By satbuilder

It’s the top model they made.

It’s the top model they made.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 532
Posted By satbuilder

Can you confirm the lower cup is loose? The 660...

Can you confirm the lower cup is loose? The 660 probably won’t help if it’s snug in the head tube.

Could be the wrong sized bearings.

A replacement Stronglight headset for that vintage, if you...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-13-24, 08:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 302
Posted By satbuilder

Chiorda did make a top line bike in the early...

Chiorda did make a top line bike in the early ‘70’s, outfitted with full Campagnolo Record, including brakes.

I believe they were made by Bianchi.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-10-24, 05:45 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,483
Posted By satbuilder

If we can believe the OP’s bike is original, the...

If we can believe the OP’s bike is original, the thread over on the C&V board clearly shows a decal on the downtube, stating it is the Olimpiade Record Specialissima.

There is a write up over on...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-09-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,483
Posted By satbuilder

Is your intent to keep it or flip it? Does the...

Is your intent to keep it or flip it? Does the bike fit you?

In this market, I would say $500-600 is tops, what I would be willing to pay. You can do the research on sold items on the auction site...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-24, 03:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,299
Posted By satbuilder

Looks to be a nice survivor. If you clean...

Looks to be a nice survivor.

If you clean the hair and gunk off the top of the rear derailleur, you will find a date code. The front derailleur has a circlip and is of the newer style which should...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 607
Posted By satbuilder

Nice. Who did the paint work?

Nice.
Who did the paint work?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,299
Posted By satbuilder

Nice bike. I have an earlier model, ‘69-‘70. I’d...

Nice bike. I have an earlier model, ‘69-‘70. I’d say the bike shown is 1972 or 1973. Best guess given what the photos show. Could be newer.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 555
Posted By satbuilder

My memory is a little sketchy on this, but...

My memory is a little sketchy on this, but Colnago was not the only manufacturer to use the clover/club. I should have kept better records over the years, but want to say it was a French or Belgian...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 07:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 555
Posted By satbuilder

I don’t think it’s a Colnago

I don’t think it’s a Colnago
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,756
Posted By satbuilder

I see a familiar face in the crowd

I see a familiar face in the crowd
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-24, 12:37 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,277
Posted By satbuilder

Jack at Franklin

Best if you call him. Does great work.

Jack Trumbull
740-763-3838.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-24, 06:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 410
Posted By satbuilder

I wish. Emails to Greg from a couple years back...

I wish. Emails to Greg from a couple years back have gone unanswered.

He was a great guy to do business with, lots of classic parts and reasonably priced too.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-24, 06:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 778
Posted By satbuilder

Up until 1974 the Specialissima was identified by...

Up until 1974 the Specialissima was identified by a number 1 followed by year of manufacture, stamped usually on the drive side of the seat lug. The number stamped on the opposite side I presume is a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-24, 09:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 778
Posted By satbuilder

I took the liberty of sharing this thread with...

I took the liberty of sharing this thread with the group. Your frame is from 1976, and is either a Specialissima or Campione del Mondo.

The general consensus is the top tube cable guides were an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-24, 04:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 463
Posted By satbuilder

There are a few Universal repros I just saw on...

There are a few Universal repros I just saw on that auction site. Feedback looks positive for the hoods.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-31-24, 03:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 775
Posted By satbuilder

No worries. As long as you’re happy with what you...

No worries. As long as you’re happy with what you got.
Looking forward to seeing the final product.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-24, 07:10 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 778
Posted By satbuilder

Here’s a 1975 Specialissima. I think what you...

Here’s a 1975 Specialissima. I think what you have here is a 1976 or 1977 Specialissima or Campione del Mondo.

If you are on FB, there is a Bianchi group, with some very knowledgeable members on...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-29-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 775
Posted By satbuilder

If memory serves I paid $80 for them. I’ll take...

If memory serves I paid $80 for them. I’ll take $65 plus the freight to you.

I will check on the width when I get home, but believe they’re 38 or 39,whichever was the most common back then. Wider...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-29-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 775
Posted By satbuilder

Couple additional photos showing the worst of the...

Couple additional photos showing the worst of the scratches. The remainder of the handlebar shows 50+ years worth of scratches, gouges, etc., but the tape covers all of that.

...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-29-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 775
Posted By satbuilder

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x1600/img_2988_b963b2ae808fff9d5f2e2b2ffd7c5f72d06f5c63.jpg...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-29-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 775
Posted By satbuilder

I might have what you’re looking for. These are...

I might have what you’re looking for. These are the first version 3ttt record bars as shown on Velobase.

They have the large “3” , with the “ttt” and an oval circle around it, and the 5 circles in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-24, 07:59 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,745
Posted By satbuilder

Thats always been my conjecture, based on what...

Thats always been my conjecture, based on what research I’ve done. The Lancia color does look promising as a starting point, but sourcing the paint here in the states is another issue altogether....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-24, 07:50 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,526
Posted By satbuilder

I had left a message with Industrial Finishes,...

I had left a message with Industrial Finishes, and received a call back from Ron Brown. I explained to him the background and what I was looking for.

Ron looked and could find nothing on LAN211,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-03-24, 10:19 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,745
Posted By satbuilder

A color match, maybe. A source for the paint has...

A color match, maybe. A source for the paint has still not been divulged.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,745
Posted By satbuilder

You will find it difficult finding an off the...

You will find it difficult finding an off the shelf match for Molteni Orange. I have tried several different RAL colors, mixing different shades, but no luck so far.
I chose to polish what I have,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-23, 08:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 535
Posted By satbuilder

Joe Bell said House of Kolor Marine Blue SG110...

Joe Bell said House of Kolor Marine Blue SG110 over red primer is Gios blue.
Over white primer is Colnago blue.

And it’s pretty hard to argue with Joe Bell
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-23, 06:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 757
Posted By satbuilder

It’s fairly well documented the seat stay caps...

It’s fairly well documented the seat stay caps with the Colnago name, came out 1980-ish.

Good looking bike!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-23, 07:18 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,919
Posted By satbuilder

That’s a beautiful bike. Was looking for...

That’s a beautiful bike. Was looking for something a little older when the ‘73 sort of fell into my lap.
Those older Bianchi’s are scarce here in the states, especially in that condition.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-21-23, 06:09 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,953
Posted By satbuilder

Well, there you go. It’s an Ilkeston built frame....

Well, there you go. It’s an Ilkeston built frame.
At your $500 asking, this should go quickly, provided there aren’t dents or dropout problems
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-20-23, 10:05 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,953
Posted By satbuilder

So it’s a 753 R frame. The sticker I was...

So it’s a 753 R frame. The sticker I was referring to is in front of the rear tire, back side of the seat tube, where the E in Raleigh is.

The real proof will be with the serial number having an...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-20-23, 06:26 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,953
Posted By satbuilder

Looks like an Ilkeston built frame. I had one...

Looks like an Ilkeston built frame. I had one just like it but in a larger frame size.
There should be a serial number stamp under the bottom bracket resembling SBXXXX.

The sticker on the back...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-23, 06:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,716
Posted By satbuilder

I took a look at the ones on the Rene Herse site....

I took a look at the ones on the Rene Herse site. It appears to me that Scott may have modified the design a bit from the ones I have.

Something else I noticed, and did read in some of the older...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-23, 09:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,716
Posted By satbuilder

Flat Stoppers, Tire Savers shout out

All,

I recently purchased a set of Scott Gabriel's flat stoppers. A set had been advertised them on the CR list, and I jumped on them.

I had been looking for a set of these for some time, for a...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-16-23, 04:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,144
Posted By satbuilder

That’s a deal! If I wasn’t already loaded up...

That’s a deal!

If I wasn’t already loaded up with projects, I’d be interested.

Good Luck with the sale.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-23, 08:36 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,259
Posted By satbuilder

I have a Proteus frame out in the shop that sort...

I have a Proteus frame out in the shop that sort of fits that description. It’s sort of tan with a sky blue head tube.

Not very attractive, but it’s a well built frame. It’s a bit too big for me,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-23, 04:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 811
Posted By satbuilder

That blue Motobecane C-T looks interesting.

That blue Motobecane C-T looks interesting.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-23, 06:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 783
Posted By satbuilder

I have one of these out in the barn, bought it...

I have one of these out in the barn, bought it several years ago, and there’s a ding in the stay. Not sure if it’s significant enough to warrant repair or replacement, but thought I’d ask about the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-23, 06:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,308
Posted By satbuilder

This might help for centering once the brakes are...

This might help for centering once the brakes are installed:

Dave Moulton's Blog - Dave Moulton's Bike Blog - Centering side-pull brakes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-23, 03:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 783
Posted By satbuilder

Tesch S-22 and True Temper Tubing

Years ago I heard a rumor, that Dave Tesch used fork blades for chainstays, on the S-22.

Can anyone here verify that? I understand the frames were made from TT tubing.

Thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-23, 01:06 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,526
Posted By satbuilder

So are you saying the LAN 211 isn’t a match to...

So are you saying the LAN 211 isn’t a match to Molteni Orange?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-23, 06:35 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,526
Posted By satbuilder

Lucas prince of darkness. All too familiar with...

Lucas prince of darkness. All too familiar with that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-23, 01:28 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,526
Posted By satbuilder

Was that an option on the Fulvia?

Was that an option on the Fulvia?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-23, 05:39 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,526
Posted By satbuilder

Update: I spoke with Ron Brown at Industrial...

Update: I spoke with Ron Brown at Industrial Finishes. He was stumped on finding a match for the Lancia Fulvia Giallo Olanda. Nice guy to have taken the time to call me back. Not all that common...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-23, 10:07 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,526
Posted By satbuilder

I stopped off at the automotive paint supplier,...

I stopped off at the automotive paint supplier, near where I work. It’s called Single Source, part of National Coatings and Supplies.

Way back when I was shooting cars, the company was called...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-23, 01:16 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,526
Posted By satbuilder

Post up some photos after you get it back. ...

Post up some photos after you get it back.
Where did you find the paint?
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