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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-23, 06:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 628
Posted By hellojoben

I never did think about that. The Silca Impero...

I never did think about that. The Silca Impero frame pump has been calling my name for a while now...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-23, 06:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 628
Posted By hellojoben

Hm, I'm not sure I understand what you mean. Yes...

Hm, I'm not sure I understand what you mean. Yes on small frames the seat tube usually have the bottle lower, but the frame I posted has no bottle bosses on the seat tube at all. I wish it came that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-23, 03:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 628
Posted By hellojoben

I thought the same at first. However, I have...

I thought the same at first. However, I have another '85~'86 Allez SE in the same size that has two. Not a bad thing, just a quirk.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-23, 12:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 628
Posted By hellojoben

If anyone has anymore info on the frame that...

If anyone has anymore info on the frame that would be awesome. If I go by the Miyata serial number convention, it was built in the first half of '85. Not sure if that explains the single bottle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-23, 10:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 628
Posted By hellojoben

Yeah it's my size. I don't necessarily want to...

Yeah it's my size. I don't necessarily want to add another bottle cage, just want to find out when these were made with only one mount. I understand late 70's early 80's bikes often came with only...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-23, 09:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 628
Posted By hellojoben

1985 Specialized Allez SE - in RED! 48cm

Inspired by RiddleOfSteel's post on his Allez SE find here: https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1180724-1985-specialized-allez-se-62cm-very-red.html, I went on to my local buy/sell website and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-23, 11:11 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 381,087
Posted By hellojoben

Whoa this thing looks awesome. How are the...

Whoa this thing looks awesome. How are the GP5000s? Are those the 32's? I was wondering how wide they'd end up being on the quills.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-22, 12:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 859
Posted By hellojoben

I've tried out the seat post binder bolt and it...

I've tried out the seat post binder bolt and it works! Although not at sleek/pretty as a bolt that is inset of the clamp area like the red Stumpjumper I first posted. If any of ya'll know of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-22, 02:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 859
Posted By hellojoben

I did order a used Shimano QR bolt off of the...

I did order a used Shimano QR bolt off of the 'bay. If that doesn't work out I'll let you know.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-22, 02:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 859
Posted By hellojoben

I wouldn't be opposed to that! Here are...

I wouldn't be opposed to that!

Here are photos of the seat cluster lug. I measured the larger (drive side) opening internal diameter and it's about 11mm....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-22, 10:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 859
Posted By hellojoben

It's not the notch, but the bolt itself that...

It's not the notch, but the bolt itself that doesn't slide into the opening like it does in the photo (the non-lever side of the binder bolt). Seems like this specific seat cluster lug was designed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-22, 10:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 859
Posted By hellojoben

1986 Stumpjumper Seatpost Binder Bolt Question

Hi Fellow C&V-ers,

Does anyone know which QR seat post binder bolt on the below 1986 stumpjumper is? I just purchased one myself, frame only, and my standard sugino binder bolt off of my Allez...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-21, 04:06 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 381,087
Posted By hellojoben

Allez 650b Conversion

Well, I did it guys.
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20210516_142309_01_a91f828272878ea320eea4108041c3de57c6adfb.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-21, 12:05 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 381,087
Posted By hellojoben

Thanks Dave! I had it repainted after a flub at a...

Thanks Dave! I had it repainted after a flub at a local bike kitchen that dented my cable guide. My worry is that the wider rim will balloon the 38 tire and it'll end up being too wide for my chain...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-21, 10:58 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 381,087
Posted By hellojoben

Hi Everyone! This thread has given me enough...

Hi Everyone! This thread has given me enough inspiration that I'm investing my hard earned cash to build a 650b wheelset to convert my Allez. I was wondering if any of y'all had experience with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-19, 12:53 PM
Replies: 8,325
Views: 3,093,370
Posted By hellojoben

Mid 80's Bianchi Nuova Alloro

Here's my 80's Bianchi with 10 speed record. First bike ever with integrated shifters haha...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-19, 11:54 AM
Replies: 1,411
Views: 493,581
Posted By hellojoben

Mid 80's Nuova Alloro

Wasn't sure if I should post this here or the Retro Roadie thread but I updated my old frame with with parts I had
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-19, 07:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,812
Posted By hellojoben

thank you!! It's actually just the metallic...

thank you!! It's actually just the metallic Ritchey Charcoal Grey that the Road Logic used to come in until last year. The octalink crank I bought NOS.

Here's a sneak peak of the cock pit before...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-19, 07:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,812
Posted By hellojoben

Finally

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-18, 06:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 778
Posted By hellojoben

Spreading Powdercoat

Have any of y'all had a frame Powder coated and then later on spread your rear triangle from 120/126 to 130? Did it cause any imperfections in the powder coat? I'm thinking it shouldn't be a problem...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-18, 08:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,812
Posted By hellojoben

Finally got that repair done on the frame, now...

Finally got that repair done on the frame, now all I have to do is find the right color to paint it!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-18, 01:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,845
Posted By hellojoben

Japan Panasonic Ordering System, new classic frames or is it a POS

Has anyone cracked the code of ordering from Panasonic's Japan website?? Here's the link **********????POS************************************************************?Panasonic (http://cycle.panasonic.jp/products/pos/custom_order/)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-18, 07:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,812
Posted By hellojoben

Someone ruined my frame for the time being.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-18, 10:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,812
Posted By hellojoben

There's no Merz decal on the stay, but it seems...

There's no Merz decal on the stay, but it seems like the previous owner had taken off many of the decals or they were just weathered away over time
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-18, 12:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,812
Posted By hellojoben

Can someone help me identfy the year? the serial...

Can someone help me identfy the year? the serial number reads : IS35872. If I'm reading the asian serial number chart correctly, it's not a Miyata built frame like many of these earlier allez frames...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-18, 12:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,812
Posted By hellojoben

Specialized Allez SE Project

Hello!

In light of my recent thread regarding dream bike and bike sizing, I finally found one of mine in MY size!! The frame is solid with no rust but the paint has seen better days; I may getting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-18, 08:49 PM
Replies: 8,325
Views: 3,093,370
Posted By hellojoben

WHAT is that paint??? It looks awesome! I knew...

WHAT is that paint??? It looks awesome! I knew those centurion frames had it in them without those godawful 80's color schemes. Really though, what is that paint called? Makes me want to repaint...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-18, 12:13 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,007
Posted By hellojoben

Well it comes down to specific frames and brands...

Well it comes down to specific frames and brands that I want in particular you know what I mean? In general, it's hard finding anything in 48cm in a frame that I want, so I just suck it up and ride a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-18, 10:53 AM
Replies: 1,411
Views: 493,581
Posted By hellojoben

Bianchi Nuova Alloro

Here's my trusty companion. I believe I've posted it before but with a different...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-18, 08:45 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,007
Posted By hellojoben

Generally I look for a 48-50 size frame. I just...

Generally I look for a 48-50 size frame. I just attached a pic of my bicycle; I'll let the forum decide if it's too big or too small. I've been told that the bike is just the right size for me and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-03-18, 08:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 837
Posted By hellojoben

Lol I'm intrigued...pm'd

Lol I'm intrigued...pm'd
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-18, 03:05 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,007
Posted By hellojoben

Also I imagine those of you who are on the other...

Also I imagine those of you who are on the other end of the spectrum, i.e. those of you who are generally taller than the rest of us, feel the way that I do except frames are too small.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-18, 03:01 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,007
Posted By hellojoben

What's the biggest that you'll go?

Hello folks, as a shorter rider I feel that I'm at disadvantage when finding the right bike frame for me, especially when my main interest is old steel road frames/classic and vintage where many of...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-02-18, 05:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 837
Posted By hellojoben

Yeah, it's probably not vintage. SPECIALIZED did...

Yeah, it's probably not vintage. SPECIALIZED did a run of that specific frame in the early 2010's. The diameter of the tubing is a bit bigger than it looks, so I'm thinking it is 53. Thanks though!...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-02-18, 12:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 837
Posted By hellojoben

WTB: Specialized Allez Frame

Hello Everyone!

I'm looking for an early to mid 80's small (>50cm) Specialized Allez or Allez SE frame. I'm a shorter rider and these frames are harder to come by in my size. If you have one and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-18, 11:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,428
Posted By hellojoben

Hey that's a setup style that I'm thinking of...

Hey that's a setup style that I'm thinking of running, I may add the SOMA long cage plates for the campy NR rear derailleur (https://store.somafab.com/sonuredecapl.html), hopefully that'll add more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-18, 11:43 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,125,893
Posted By hellojoben

1985(?) Specialized Allez SE

Here's a specialized allez SE located in a Burbank, CA bikeshop. If it turns out that the bike is just a bit dirty/run down it can clean up well and be a good commuter bike.

It's one of my grail...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-18, 09:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,428
Posted By hellojoben

Do you run them with vintage derailleurs and with...

Do you run them with vintage derailleurs and with a chain guide? If you have a photo of any of these it would help a lot!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-18, 09:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,428
Posted By hellojoben

Do you think a track chainring paired with a...

Do you think a track chainring paired with a chain guide would prevent chain drop? Just trying to throw ideas out there since it seems like not many people are running a 1x setup on their C&V frames.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-18, 07:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,428
Posted By hellojoben

Thanks for all the info! I wouldn't mind running...

Thanks for all the info! I wouldn't mind running a 1x5 or 1x6 at all. I currently run a 7 speed shimano HG cassette but only use the first four cogs with the ratios from 3.5:1 - 2.5:1 being the sweet...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-18, 06:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,428
Posted By hellojoben

1x builds with classic derailleurs?

Hi y'all,

I was wondering, with all the hype of 1x builds on modern road bikes, if anyone has done a 1x build with an older friction shifter and rear derailleur. I was commuting the other day and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-26-14, 07:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,346
Posted By hellojoben

thanks tejano, I checked it out.

thanks tejano, I checked it out.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-26-14, 03:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,346
Posted By hellojoben

650c track/messenger frame

Hey guys, I've been on bikeforums for a while now (in C&V) but this is my first foray into this subforum. I love my steel roadbike dearly, but at times want to ride something different and simpler...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-12, 03:29 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,456
Posted By hellojoben

I like it but I don't like it? might as well buy...

I like it but I don't like it? might as well buy an older frame and save some money haha
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-12, 03:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 583
Posted By hellojoben

was looking for some nice duals, but I do want to...

was looking for some nice duals, but I do want to see how much of a difference those kool-stop shoes/pads will make.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-12, 03:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 583
Posted By hellojoben

sidepulls. I think I might try this out; I did...

sidepulls.
I think I might try this out; I did just wash my bike recently but the braking is still horrid. still have the OEM brakepads on them though haha
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-12, 03:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 583
Posted By hellojoben

Maybe some 90's era sidepulls. I can muster...

Maybe some 90's era sidepulls. I can muster about $50-100. that's about as much as I can go. I try to be careful on the road but just yesterday I almost got hit and realized I need an upgrade.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-12, 03:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 583
Posted By hellojoben

brake suggestions?

Hey guys, Ive been commuting with some old gran compe brakes/levers and while they look great I'd rather STOP at a light than go sliding in front of a car haha

I'm looking for more modern...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-12, 12:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,347
Posted By hellojoben

48 cm Bridgestone XO-1

for some reason I couldn't post in the sales subforum (can someone explain? I haven't been on the forums for a while)
but this popped up nearby me. pricey, but still cool.

I can't be a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-12, 03:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,295
Posted By hellojoben

awesome. after that celeste bianchi thread its...

awesome. after that celeste bianchi thread its cool to see something in red haha
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