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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-18-23, 11:06 AM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 328,844
Posted By Tiger1

Apologies, I only now saw this. The fit is a bit...

Apologies, I only now saw this. The fit is a bit more generous than others, and definitely on the long side. I normally wear a 3 medium, I changed down to a 2 small for this and it fits me better....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-23, 03:14 AM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 328,844
Posted By Tiger1

L'eroica 2023

Hi everyone. A few pics from L'Eroica 2023 in Tuscany on my Tommasini Prestige. Completed the 135k course on Saturday 30 Sept, was much harder than the pics can show!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-23, 11:33 AM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 328,844
Posted By Tiger1

I started with the wool jersey myself and ended...

I started with the wool jersey myself and ended up adding the full bounty, lol!
The white T-shirt is also worth it, nice design and good quality.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-23, 11:30 AM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 328,844
Posted By Tiger1

Yep! Go to the "buy" section at Tommasini.it. ...

Yep! Go to the "buy" section at Tommasini.it.
I also got my pantographed Cinelli stem from them!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-23, 05:11 AM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 328,844
Posted By Tiger1

...and Santa Claus brought some little goodies...

...and Santa Claus brought some little goodies this Christmas!

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-23, 05:07 AM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 328,844
Posted By Tiger1

Bike now complete

Bike setup now complete. Final changes made:

- Wheels swapped to tubs, Mavic GP4 with Campagnolo Record hubs and Vittoria Rallye 23 tubs.
- Levers swapped to NOS 600 tricolor with white hoods...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-22, 02:52 PM
Replies: 338
Views: 134,436
Posted By Tiger1

Just realised what I wrote, I obviously meant...

Just realised what I wrote, I obviously meant gear cables on top of the bottom bracket. This I was told is a pre-1975 detail on Pinarellos.

Yes it may have been repaired after a crash or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-22, 10:23 AM
Replies: 338
Views: 134,436
Posted By Tiger1

Well, the Nuovo Record parts are all pat 75 and...

Well, the Nuovo Record parts are all pat 75 and earlier, so it's likely this was a slightly later model than 1970. It;s certainly pre-1975 according to the brake tunnels on top of the bottom bracket....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-22, 03:46 AM
Replies: 338
Views: 134,436
Posted By Tiger1

Beautiful top! I am interested on embroidering a...

Beautiful top! I am interested on embroidering a plain De Marchi top, can you do that for one piece only?

Back to the Acciaio, it is a generic description that Pinarello was using for its earlier...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-22, 03:04 AM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 328,844
Posted By Tiger1

It's one of the classic strade bianche, the white...

It's one of the classic strade bianche, the white roads around Tuscany. They are generally flat but have harder more cobbled sections and occasionally some tougher downhill bits. Approximately 30% of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-22, 04:34 AM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 328,844
Posted By Tiger1

It's a Pinarello Acciaio from late 60ies - 1970...

It's a Pinarello Acciaio from late 60ies - 1970 according to the Columbus decal. Everything on it is Campagnolo Nuovo Record. It is a truly loveable bike and performs really well. A few pics:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-22, 10:03 AM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 328,844
Posted By Tiger1

Thanks, I also noticed that later on in the...

Thanks, I also noticed that later on in the process after browsing a few used ones on ebay. The Athena however looks great and works equally well, so I went for that as I am mainly a Campagnolo guy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-22, 08:56 AM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 328,844
Posted By Tiger1

Thanks, this makes sense. To be honest for a...

Thanks, this makes sense. To be honest for a moment I felt spooked! The only other logical explanation would be if you were also watching the same ad and had the seller sent you the same pics...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-22, 07:40 AM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 328,844
Posted By Tiger1

Red-white Tommasini Prestige

Bike rebuild is complete for now. In summary:
- Tommasini Prestige, no 53, April 1987 model (checked with factory)
- Shimano 600 Tricolor groupset (brakes, derailleurs, index shifters). Most parts...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-22, 07:24 AM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 328,844
Posted By Tiger1

All taken care the minute I got the bike, lol!!!!...

All taken care the minute I got the bike, lol!!!! Check out my next post.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-22, 07:24 AM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 328,844
Posted By Tiger1

This is the bike I bought. Where did you get...

This is the bike I bought. Where did you get these? Only the last pic was on the ebay ad, the rest were also sent to me by the seller.

Next post shows how the bike looks today. I am over 10 posts...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-22, 07:20 AM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 328,844
Posted By Tiger1

Thanks for clarifying this, to be honest I didn't...

Thanks for clarifying this, to be honest I didn't know. However the low-range groups of the era were never as popular as the top-end, like Nuovo Record and later Super Record. I doubt if many bikes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-22, 11:40 AM
Replies: 248
Views: 44,160
Posted By Tiger1

Probably the best definition so far.

Probably the best definition so far.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-22, 10:20 AM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 328,844
Posted By Tiger1

Pedals arrived and fitted. Bike is ready to ride,...

Pedals arrived and fitted. Bike is ready to ride, pics taken and ready to post. One more post to go, lol!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-22, 11:05 AM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 328,844
Posted By Tiger1

I did that and Barbara was indeed very quick and...

I did that and Barbara was indeed very quick and helpful. Frame came out of the factory in April 1987. Thanks for the tip.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-22, 11:03 AM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 328,844
Posted By Tiger1

Bike is now complete, only pedals are still on...

Bike is now complete, only pedals are still on their way.

One thing I found out that may be useful to others: If you are after a Tommasini pantographed stem, your best choice if you are in Europe...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-22, 12:00 PM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 328,844
Posted By Tiger1

Bike received and I'm mesmerized... Hope to reach...

Bike received and I'm mesmerized... Hope to reach 10 posts soon to post pictures.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-22, 12:45 PM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 328,844
Posted By Tiger1

Beautiful bike! I'm not into neo-retro I'm afraid...

Beautiful bike! I'm not into neo-retro I'm afraid so not my cup of tea, but great looking nevertheless. Good luck with the sale!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-22, 12:42 PM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 328,844
Posted By Tiger1

While on the subject of groupsets, my personal...

While on the subject of groupsets, my personal thoughts:

Back in the 70ies there were no high and low tiers, if you had Campagnolo it was a Nuovo Record and later a Super Record and you had the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-22, 12:10 PM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 328,844
Posted By Tiger1

My red-white Tommasini Prestige is on its way and...

My red-white Tommasini Prestige is on its way and I am over the moon! No pics yet I'm afraid, need to get to 10 posts first...

This is my second classic bike and, epitomising the flashier...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-22, 05:02 AM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 328,844
Posted By Tiger1

Good idea, thanks. I'll do that. I am also...

Good idea, thanks. I'll do that.

I am also hoping to see some pics of this particular frame built up with nice components, to get an idea of how it may look and what way I can go with the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-22, 04:51 AM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 328,844
Posted By Tiger1

Red-white Tommasini Prestige

Hi everyone. I am negotiating to buy a red-white Tommasini Prestige from the late 80ies. The frame is bright red at the front fading to pink for a little part in the middle and eventually white at...
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