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02-22-23, 07:11 PM
Replies: 494
Views: 42,163
Posted By mruneedahelmet

That one was a real beauty. Always been curious...

That one was a real beauty. Always been curious about the later production steel Allez. Looks to be OS tubing of some sort and those lugs are some of the finest I've seen. Nice to see a frame so...
02-21-23, 12:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,883
Posted By mruneedahelmet

Bikes from this era are like the red-headed...

Bikes from this era are like the red-headed stepchild of vintage bikes: oversized tubing, TIG welds, vertical dropouts, aluminium forks, 1-1/8" steerers, 31.8mm handlebars, brifters

Never seen one...
06-22-21, 09:25 PM
Replies: 21,634
Views: 3,030,026
Posted By mruneedahelmet

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

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Bikes, beaches, and babes
06-06-21, 08:06 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 21,714
Posted By mruneedahelmet

Love the Dura-Ace stem and internal brake cable...

Love the Dura-Ace stem and internal brake cable routing. What frame is that?
06-06-21, 01:25 PM
Replies: 3,005
Views: 867,949
Posted By mruneedahelmet

This didn't require too much work. Swapped out...

This didn't require too much work. Swapped out the Cinelli cockpit for some Nitto bits to better suit me, and go with the Made in Japan theme (Tange frame, Shimano, Ritchey bits). New and chubbier...
06-06-21, 01:08 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 21,714
Posted By mruneedahelmet

Nothing like a brand new cockpit. Nitto Pearl...

Nothing like a brand new cockpit. Nitto Pearl stem with Nitto Mod 55 handlebars. Really like the slight flare and shallow drop of these. Provides a lot of the ergonomics of a modern compact bar while...
06-05-21, 11:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,072
Posted By mruneedahelmet

I successfully tracked down a more appropriate...

I successfully tracked down a more appropriate stem and handlebar combo. The ergonomics of this Nitto Mod 55 bar, with a shallower drop than the Cinelli 66, suit me much better. The Pearl stem is...
05-31-21, 12:44 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,276
Posted By mruneedahelmet

That's a looker; for sure some carbon wheels...

That's a looker; for sure some carbon wheels would add some ride comfort. However, the reach and drop on those handlebars look comically painful.
05-30-21, 06:06 PM
Replies: 846
Views: 107,892
Posted By mruneedahelmet

Realized I forgot to bring my pump about 1km into...

Realized I forgot to bring my pump about 1km into my ride on the classic today. Did the lazy and risky thing and carried on with fingers crossed that I would not flat.

Hilariously, it was neither...
05-27-21, 08:22 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,388
Posted By mruneedahelmet

Interesting perspective on the mid range road...

Interesting perspective on the mid range road bikes back then. I see quite a few Miele bikes here in Canada so the backstory explains their popularity.

The provenance of materials was pushed...
05-26-21, 05:08 AM
Replies: 716
Views: 287,462
Posted By mruneedahelmet

Plausible. As TIG welding became more...

Plausible. As TIG welding became more commercially viable for frame building, it makes sense that an outfit with the capacity and technology would scale for economy. Not that that would exclude such...
05-24-21, 01:10 PM
Replies: 83,049
Views: 14,036,120
Posted By mruneedahelmet

PANASONIC DX5000 58cm, not my size Pretty...

PANASONIC DX5000

58cm, not my size
Pretty dang tempting at $300
https://classifieds.castanet.net/details/panasonic_dx_5000/4464898/
...
05-23-21, 06:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,689
Posted By mruneedahelmet

(Sarcasm)

(Sarcasm)
05-23-21, 04:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,689
Posted By mruneedahelmet

Very nice. I would've haggled $20 off because of...

Very nice. I would've haggled $20 off because of that saddle. Interesting that they were still chroming the stays in 2004, or was a technique developed that isn't horrible for the environment?
05-23-21, 04:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,072
Posted By mruneedahelmet

OK, I'm convinced to keep stem and bars paired....

OK, I'm convinced to keep stem and bars paired. Fortunately Nitto stems are readily available, unless I'm going to the extreme of seeking out one that is vintage accurate. Still, I am confident I can...
05-22-21, 09:25 PM
Replies: 716
Views: 287,462
Posted By mruneedahelmet

i.e. did these frames come form large factories...

i.e. did these frames come form large factories or small builders?
05-22-21, 08:47 PM
Replies: 716
Views: 287,462
Posted By mruneedahelmet

Of what provenance are these frames? I have...

Of what provenance are these frames?

I have a branded Concorde Prestige with serial S95XXX540, built of TIG welded Tange Prestige OS Road and spec'd with Shimano 6400 8-speed, Ritchey seatpost,...
05-22-21, 08:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,853
Posted By mruneedahelmet

Thanks for sharing your insight. What are...

Thanks for sharing your insight.

What are your thoughts on TIG welding Prestige? I have a frame made of Prestige OS Road that is TIG'd, built in Japan 1995 paired with the Tange 188 fork. I don't...
05-22-21, 03:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,729
Posted By mruneedahelmet

There's an EL-OS Cyclops on the market at the...

There's an EL-OS Cyclops on the market at the moment, and dang is it purdy. Seller is the original owner (it's not mine):
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-21, 02:43 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,326
Posted By mruneedahelmet

The seat and stem on your new ride says otherwise

The seat and stem on your new ride says otherwise
05-22-21, 01:32 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 13,901
Posted By mruneedahelmet

Mid 90's Concorde Prestige, built of Tange...

Mid 90's Concorde Prestige, built of Tange Prestige OS Road. Serial indicates that its of Japanese origin.

I think i might like it more than my Ritchey Road Logic...
05-22-21, 12:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,853
Posted By mruneedahelmet

Awesome read, thanks for sharing the article....

Awesome read, thanks for sharing the article. It's nice to read the editors comments on the virtues of newer steel technology, instead of saying "we couldn't feel the difference".

That Tesch they...
05-22-21, 12:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,072
Posted By mruneedahelmet

Yes, whoever did the install of the bars onto the...

Yes, whoever did the install of the bars onto the stem already marred them up a little. I would rather avoid making it worse swapping different bars onto the stem.

The replacement stem would be of...
05-22-21, 11:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,072
Posted By mruneedahelmet

I get your point about keeping original spec of a...

I get your point about keeping original spec of a bike for resale; however this bike is a bit of an oddity and mystery. It's a mid 90's Concorde, Tange Prestige frame, of Japanese manufacture -...
05-22-21, 10:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,072
Posted By mruneedahelmet

Matching Stem to Handlebars

I'm currently set up with a Cinelli 1A with Model 66 bars; they are from later production with the 26.0mm size. The bars don't really suit me so I'll be swapping them for some Nittos.

Should I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-21, 08:33 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 8,417
Posted By mruneedahelmet

SPD-SL blue. Like most I started on yellow but...

SPD-SL blue. Like most I started on yellow but the generous float on them wasn't conducive to good pedaling form. The blues give me just the right amount of float to be comfortable, without allowing...
05-20-21, 12:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,189
Posted By mruneedahelmet

Yes, I didn't mean to attribute the high speed...

Yes, I didn't mean to attribute the high speed sketchiness to the gearing. Just that the higher speeds allowed by the taller gearing are lost on the bike because I don't want to catch a ride home in...
05-19-21, 11:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,189
Posted By mruneedahelmet

Thanks for the tip about the gear calculator. It...

Thanks for the tip about the gear calculator. It is surprising that the 50-11 is taller than the 53-12 but honestly I can't push that gear n this bike, and the bike doesn't feel stable at those...
05-19-21, 11:10 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 72,158
Posted By mruneedahelmet

I took it out for a leisurely ride yesterday....

I took it out for a leisurely ride yesterday. Still a respectably swift bike considering the components. Stupidly I ran 95-100psi instead of 115 as recommended and suffered some increased rolling...
05-19-21, 10:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,189
Posted By mruneedahelmet

Neo-modern Drivetrain (Shimano 600)

I'm exploring the idea of modernizing the gearing on my Shimano 600 8-speed drivetrain within the current groupset. Currently 53-42 with a 12-23 and I'm hardly using the big ring, not even touching...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-21, 11:59 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 8,919
Posted By mruneedahelmet

If you are comfortable with endurance geometry on...

If you are comfortable with endurance geometry on and off road, then it would be a sensible choice. I for one prefer more aggressive geometry and a shorter wheelbase on pavement. Simply swapping...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-21, 10:56 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 8,919
Posted By mruneedahelmet

I've been romancing getting a gravel bike too;...

I've been romancing getting a gravel bike too; everything between buying something in a showroom and throwing the parts bin at my derelict mountain bike. Of course putting the fattest tires I can on...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-21, 10:28 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,468
Posted By mruneedahelmet

That bike lived an epic life; thanks for sharing....

That bike lived an epic life; thanks for sharing.

I nearly bought a Lemond Zurich last week but it was a size too long. I still don't get how mere mortals without long torsos and arms ride these...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-21, 10:12 PM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,408
Posted By mruneedahelmet

Ultegra 6800 11-28 cassette Gravel King...

Ultegra 6800 11-28 cassette
Gravel King clinchers 28
Nitto Mod 55 bars
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-21, 10:02 PM
Replies: 27,391
Views: 18,376,902
Posted By mruneedahelmet

Ritchey Road Logic 2.0 spec'd with full 6800...

Ritchey Road Logic 2.0 spec'd with full 6800 Ultegra mechanical and wheelset. Fizik carbon bars and Selle Italia carbon rail seat provide ride compliance. I love the juxtaposition between old and new...
05-17-21, 05:59 PM
Replies: 5,445
Views: 3,873,119
Posted By mruneedahelmet

The steel MTB hardtail converted to gravel is...

The steel MTB hardtail converted to gravel is inspiring. I have an original Evil Sovereign frame that is wallowing in the garage. I need to resurrect it with some 650b wheels and a rigid fork, and...
05-17-21, 05:21 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 15,723
Posted By mruneedahelmet

Interesting to see examples of Tange Prestige TIG...

Interesting to see examples of Tange Prestige TIG welded. Seems that TIG welded steel frames didn't become prominent until early 90's. I have a Concorde with TIG'd Tange Prestige OS tubes.

For OP...
05-17-21, 04:56 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 72,158
Posted By mruneedahelmet

If I have deciphered the serial number correctly,...

If I have deciphered the serial number correctly, the bike is of Japanese manufacture from September 1995, frame size 54cm. That would make sense given the componentry (8-speed 600, MIJ Ritchey...
05-17-21, 12:43 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 72,158
Posted By mruneedahelmet

Just picked up a mid 90's Concorde Prestige. It...

Just picked up a mid 90's Concorde Prestige. It has me scratching my head; TIG welded Tange Prestige tubing with Ritchey vertical dropouts and internal cable routing on the toptube. I believe it has...
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