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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-20, 07:06 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,303
Posted By R3tired

I haven’t seen a flat-bar on the retro roadies....

I haven’t seen a flat-bar on the retro roadies. This is my Bianchi EL-OS with 10sp Veloce and Veloce Flat Bar Ergo shifters. It’s a nice change from my drop bar bikes. Might even try to put some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-19, 06:25 PM
Replies: 1,028
Views: 190,441
Posted By R3tired

Great thread. i have wondered what year mine is....

Great thread. i have wondered what year mine is. i have 7A on the left and E8931 on the right. any info would be great.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-19, 01:38 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,303
Posted By R3tired

Thanks! The fork is the original. The Alter is...

Thanks! The fork is the original. The Alter is on a Deda quill adapter with a couple of carbon sleeves between the headset and stem. No pin-up girl. i keep looking at them but figure it would be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-19, 11:01 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,309
Posted By R3tired

that's what i did. for about $1400...

that's what i did. for about $1400 (frame,resto,shipping), i picked up an old frame and sent it to Pelizzoli to restore. best of both worlds, original and new. before and after pics.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-19, 06:11 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,303
Posted By R3tired

some beauty bikes... don't remember if i posted...

some beauty bikes... don't remember if i posted my Cinelli...
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-19, 05:43 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 14,135
Posted By R3tired

here's my 93ish Bianchi EL-OS frame hanging in a...

here's my 93ish Bianchi EL-OS frame hanging in a bike shop in Italy, where it was on display for 20+ years until i bought it. still undecided how to build...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-18, 05:12 PM
Replies: 498
Views: 48,750
Posted By R3tired

i am retired, and in addition to my old bikes i...

i am retired, and in addition to my old bikes i have a Cervelo R3, so i fancied retired up a little.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-16, 11:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,062
Posted By R3tired

Beautiful, nice job. I built up a Rossin RLX with...

Beautiful, nice job. I built up a Rossin RLX with modern Veloce. Rossins are really nice bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-16, 01:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,118
Posted By R3tired

That is so cool! Thanks for posting.

That is so cool! Thanks for posting.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-16, 03:56 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,532
Posted By R3tired

if my math is correct, .2mm is .007", so these...

if my math is correct, .2mm is .007", so these are pretty darn close. I have used these to snug up a crown race.

Brass Sheet 4x10'' .005'' (1) (k+s250) K-S Hobby and Craft Metal Sheets Metal...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-16, 08:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,968
Posted By R3tired

I had one of those. My dad got it for me when I...

I had one of those. My dad got it for me when I was 16 in '73. I loved that bike. I rode it every where. We didn't know what Italian bikes were in my town. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-16, 04:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,410
Posted By R3tired

I use a Kryptonite Yellow u-lock to lock the...

I use a Kryptonite Yellow u-lock to lock the frame and back wheel to the unmovable object. And then use a Kryptonite Grey u-lock to lock the front wheel to the frame. Then I make sure I can see my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-16, 06:51 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,861
Posted By R3tired

That is a really nice bike.

That is a really nice bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-16, 06:06 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,959
Posted By R3tired

i too have been thinking about this. as i get...

i too have been thinking about this. as i get older (59 today), some days i just don't want to be all bent over a race bike. something a little more relaxed would be nice. just finished this today....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-15, 01:28 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,303
Posted By R3tired

I'm thinking NO, considering he only has one...

I'm thinking NO, considering he only has one chainring. :). Nice bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-15, 07:21 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 9,295
Posted By R3tired

5 road bikes (4 Italians and 1 Canadian). I need...

5 road bikes (4 Italians and 1 Canadian). I need a bike with fenders and a rack.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-15, 03:40 PM
Replies: 8,793
Views: 1,106,954
Posted By R3tired

Brooks blue leather tape and Fizik bar gel pads.

Brooks blue leather tape and Fizik bar gel pads.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-15, 04:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 810
Posted By R3tired

that was a really nice complete original bike....

that was a really nice complete original bike. why would you want to get that and part it out? i hope the person that got it rides the heck out of it as is.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-15, 05:37 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 29,271
Posted By R3tired

sorry, eh. :) it's a lot easier to lose a pound...

sorry, eh. :) it's a lot easier to lose a pound off the engine than the bike. :) and better for you. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-15, 06:49 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 29,271
Posted By R3tired

Unfortunately a US pint is only "about a pound"....

Unfortunately a US pint is only "about a pound". it's 1.04 pounds, which makes 3 gallons weight 24.96 pounds, so you should have added .23 to the weight instead of subtracting .73.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-15, 06:19 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 29,271
Posted By R3tired

23.3 - CIOCC SL - full C-Record/Deltas, Mavic...

23.3 - CIOCC SL - full C-Record/Deltas, Mavic Ceramic rims - real pretty but heavy
20.7 - Bianchi EL/OS - Athena 11sp, TI stem/post
19.8 - Cinelli SL - Record 11sp carbon, Shamal wheels - modern...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-15, 06:12 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,199
Posted By R3tired

last year. as usual, i was at the pub (there is a...

last year. as usual, i was at the pub (there is a pattern emerging), and when i left, i got on my bike, and couldn't get my shoe into the darn Triomphe pedal/clip. they are pretty, but they don't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-15, 03:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,103
Posted By R3tired

I have bought frames from Germany and Italy. Upon...

I have bought frames from Germany and Italy. Upon arrival I paid Canadian sales tax but no duty. Shipping was a week for both. Other small items I have purchased from europe have just arrived at my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-15, 11:53 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,780
Posted By R3tired

A spreadsheet would end my C&V life. If I knew...

A spreadsheet would end my C&V life. If I knew how much I spend on old bikes i would probably stop. It's a hobby. It costs money. For similar reasons I also don't look at my bar tab. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-15, 06:21 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 19,425
Posted By R3tired

Wow. You people need help. :) having said that; i...

Wow. You people need help. :) having said that; i love my Italian steel but my carbon bike is my best bike. But it doesn't have Campy, yet. I ride tubeless and I like it. I love c-record. I'm an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-15, 05:05 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 7,132
Posted By R3tired

Excellent. Well done. But those tires :) next...

Excellent. Well done. But those tires :) next time you really should try something that runs at least 100psi.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-15, 06:22 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 24,200
Posted By R3tired

My favorite is mine, a blue 86 slx with full CdA...

My favorite is mine, a blue 86 slx with full CdA group, which is currently undergoing a rebuild. Replacing cables, seat, tires, rims.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-15, 12:21 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,991
Posted By R3tired

i don't pass on those. i am a noob compared to...

i don't pass on those. i am a noob compared to most of you, and i learned most of what i know about C&V bikes here. if i want it and i can afford it, i don't care what it's "worth", i buy it. sure,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-15, 04:49 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,905
Posted By R3tired

A year ago, I asked my favorite bartender if she...

A year ago, I asked my favorite bartender if she would like me to build her a bike. She said yes. She now has a restored 1986 Rossin frame with modern Campy group and wheels. She loves it. Her...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-15, 01:22 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,952
Posted By R3tired

I think if you will enjoy it more with aero...

I think if you will enjoy it more with aero levers, go for it. How much 'better' could brake levers be. They don't have the complexity of brifters.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-15, 11:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,376
Posted By R3tired

I'd never be able to fit fenders on any of my...

I'd never be able to fit fenders on any of my 'race' bikes. I can barely fit 25mm tires on some.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-15, 11:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,836
Posted By R3tired

Well, if you give me a bunch of money I can hide...

Well, if you give me a bunch of money I can hide one in a barn and tell you where the barn is. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-15, 04:46 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,425
Posted By R3tired

What I find interesting is the OP has not...

What I find interesting is the OP has not realized he should be asking CdM to help with his friend's book. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-15, 05:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,337
Posted By R3tired

On. Well I would follow-up with Pelizzoli. They...

On. Well I would follow-up with Pelizzoli. They are not always quick on the emails. At a minimum you should ask them what rake is correct for the frame.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-15, 04:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,337
Posted By R3tired

What size is your frame? There's is a chrome...

What size is your frame? There's is a chrome ciocc fork from a 56cm frame right now on eBay. About 65USD.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-15, 05:19 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,303
Posted By R3tired

i get it on cable. live for about the last 3 or 4...

i get it on cable. live for about the last 3 or 4 hours of each stage. i record the Giro, Tour, Vuelta to watch again during the cold dark winter months. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-15, 11:36 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,086
Posted By R3tired

Silver spokes sound good too. The tb14 are...

Silver spokes sound good too. The tb14 are classic thin box section shape. Good luck. Looking forward to pics of the finished build.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-15, 05:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,086
Posted By R3tired

I am in on the Athena silver group but I would...

I am in on the Athena silver group but I would build a wheelset with record hubs, wheelsmith spokes, h+sons tb14 rims, all black. Nice new cinelli 1A stem and Giro 64 bars, black seat and tape. But...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-15, 05:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,536
Posted By R3tired

I would also pay 600. My question is how much...

I would also pay 600. My question is how much would you pay for a 1960's Bianchi road bike in similar condition? What is such a bike worth? There is one I am interested in and I don't know it's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-15, 07:29 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,147
Posted By R3tired

I have no advice or wisdom to share. But I think...

I have no advice or wisdom to share. But I think what you are doing is awesome.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-15, 05:09 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 14,692
Posted By R3tired

I am as slow on my carbon bike as I am on my C&V...

I am as slow on my carbon bike as I am on my C&V bikes. :(
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-15, 05:43 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,467
Posted By R3tired

i have a Bianchi Reparto EL-OS with internal top...

i have a Bianchi Reparto EL-OS with internal top tube and chain stay cabling. my first bike with either. i i was kinda curious how i would get the cable through. i guess i have one with the internal...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-15, 05:33 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 38,789
Posted By R3tired

back to the shoes. :) these were posted on some...

back to the shoes. :) these were posted on some other thread a year or so ago. just thought they were worth mentioning.

Fixed - Quoc Pham, The Home of Quoc Pham...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-15, 04:55 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,303
Posted By R3tired

that is a 5 year old review which also has a PRO...

that is a 5 year old review which also has a PRO comment of Fast, accurate shifts.

you might want to try it before you accept some fancy reviewers comment of plastic feel. i have 2014 Athena 11...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-15, 06:14 PM
Replies: 8,793
Views: 1,106,954
Posted By R3tired

I got me some beautiful C-Record pedals with...

I got me some beautiful C-Record pedals with Campy straps. Just a little polish and we are good to go. Heavy or not, that was such a beautiful group.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-15, 05:50 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,640
Posted By R3tired

I was looking at the pic of your frame and it...

I was looking at the pic of your frame and it looks like you have the desirable tear drop lugs. I'm no expert but from what i have read they are very thin points that require more than a little skill...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-15, 05:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,964
Posted By R3tired

I had an '88 Outback I bought new. Blue with...

I had an '88 Outback I bought new. Blue with black speckle. Beautiful bike. Decals were not clear coated and I removed them to make it less of a target. It and a CIOCC were my bikes back then. Forget...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-15, 03:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,640
Posted By R3tired

i can give you the costs here. my frame was in...

i can give you the costs here. my frame was in pretty bad shape. i knew it needed new rear dropouts, and once they prepped it for chrome there was a couple of holes in the rear stays, so i needed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-15, 04:44 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,303
Posted By R3tired

i am in the cables should be black camp... mostly...

i am in the cables should be black camp... mostly because Campy cables only come in black, white, red, and i don't have much use for white or red... as for the how much Celeste is the right amount...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-15, 04:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,640
Posted By R3tired

how bad do you want a nice complete CIOCC? the...

how bad do you want a nice complete CIOCC? the send it back to the Man in Italy as suggested by repechage is not as expensive as it sounds. i sent a frame back and he turned this 442987 into this ...
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