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03-11-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 734
Posted By CriticalThought

Thanks for the info!

juvela Thanks a lot for all of the great info.

I thought the crank bolts looks much to modern for the bike. Surprisingly, I don't think I mind the 16mm fixing bolts being replaced by the...
03-06-24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 2,336
Views: 553,711
Posted By CriticalThought

Cinelli Fans : Steve Jobs, Fidel Castro, and Eric Clapton

I found these in images of an old (1990?) Cinelli catalogue. In another thread about one of my bikes (this Cinelli)...
03-06-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 396
Posted By CriticalThought

Catalog Pics

I found these which also make me think 1980/1981 or thereabouts...
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03-06-24, 06:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 396
Posted By CriticalThought

Pristine Miyata 912 Found Up In The Rafters - 1981

In another thread I mentioned finding a beautiful ~1970 Zeus Competition (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1289327-near-unmolested-barn-find-zeus-competition-1970s.html) and the neighbor...
03-06-24, 02:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 734
Posted By CriticalThought

An older one then...

Wow... or as they say over there... GUAU! So 1971 at the latest? Thanks for that juvela ! Thanks for the catalogue pics as well.
03-06-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 734
Posted By CriticalThought

Near Unmolested Barn Find Zeus Competition - 1970s?

Baina ze demontre!



Another lucky stroke when a neighbor cleaning out his garage in order to move across the country told me he had a “couple of old bikes” from his father-in-law that he needed...
03-06-24, 12:38 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,368
Posted By CriticalThought

Yep SharpByCoop ...

Yep SharpByCoop (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/sharpbycoop-570077.html). That's exactly what they are. They allow the cable to pass through and effectively pull on the housing to apply the...
03-06-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,368
Posted By CriticalThought

Fidel Castro Cinelli

Well... surprise surprise.

In an early 1990s Cinelli catalog there are a couple of pages labeled "I fans di Cinelli" and there's my frame, nicely built out... in the hands of Fidel Castro!

I...
12-04-23, 09:11 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,368
Posted By CriticalThought

Oh Glory Days!

So it's been a while and other projects have had my focus... but I can't believe this epic picture (puh-leeez no Borat comments!) had THIS glorious frame in it all along.

You can't really fault me...
10-11-23, 04:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 499
Posted By CriticalThought

Royal Cycles of Stafa, Switzerland. Handmade frame builders.

So here is something I'd like to learn more about now that I have this Ochsner... In doing some research online and in our forums, I've come to understand that Othon Ochsner commissioned the Swiss...
10-10-23, 04:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 499
Posted By CriticalThought

Another Swiss Gem - A Very Light Ochsner Beauty

Anyone familiar with the hit (in Switzerland) film from 1978... Die Schweizermacher (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078212/)? If not, and if you're keen on Swiss culture you should check it out (the...
07-27-23, 10:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,021
Posted By CriticalThought

kroozer...

kroozer (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/kroozer-140427.html) I tend to agree. The rims definitely look "modern" for the bike in my eyes.

I'm toying with what would look better though, a set...
07-26-23, 09:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,021
Posted By CriticalThought

Balsthal in the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland

WT160 , I do know where in Switzerland Mondias were made.. Mondia had a factory in Balsthal, in the canton of Solothurn. It's south of Basel and north of Bern.

There was a really interesting...
07-25-23, 06:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,021
Posted By CriticalThought

Swiss Miss

Thanks for sharing that photo, Kabuki12 (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/kabuki12-429288.html). That's a beautiful bike. I love the dual color bar tape and that classic (odd-ball? :thumb:) Mondia...
07-25-23, 02:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,021
Posted By CriticalThought

price paid

I don't mind you asking mpetry912 (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/mpetry912-167931.html). I paid $500 US and I thought it well worth it. My typical mental justification is "what I could get for...
07-25-23, 12:19 PM
Replies: 1,025
Views: 185,970
Posted By CriticalThought

Early 80s Merckx of unknown provenance

Hi Jacek,

Thank you for your efforts and all of the information you've been providing. It's much appreciated.

I picked up this bike not long ago and know little to nothing about it. Any...
07-25-23, 10:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,021
Posted By CriticalThought

Swiss Jewel - Immaculate 1970 Swiss Mondia Special

Thought I'd share a recent acquisition. Early 1970s Mondia that's near original. I feel really fortunate to have picked this beauty up.

It has a couple of period upgrades. Original sew-up rims...
05-22-23, 10:56 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,654
Posted By CriticalThought

She's coming along...

I haven't had much time to do much more than clean her up a bit more and adjust a few things, but she's looking more like a proper race bike now. :)

The more I look at the Reynolds decal on the...
05-13-23, 07:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,654
Posted By CriticalThought

Coming together

Thanks all. I was able to wipe her down and remove some of the miscellany (and dirt) and she's looking a lot more shipshape now. I still need to find time to disassemble her, service and lubreacte...
05-11-23, 04:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,654
Posted By CriticalThought

Late 80s Gitane race-bike found : what do I have?

I came across what felt like a bargain for a beautifully made late 1980s (I think) Gitane. It had been sitting for over 15 years with only a couple of rides in that time but I was told it was raced...
11-11-22, 03:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 703
Posted By CriticalThought

Early 1970s Fuji The Finest

Thanks for all of the nice comments everyone.

T-Mar I really appreciate all of the background info. I haven't had time to clean it yet, but I did wipe her down and take off the accessories just to...
11-10-22, 03:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 703
Posted By CriticalThought

Very Early North American Fuji Urban Barn Find

Thirty Six Views of Mt Fuji ... plus one more (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thirty-six_Views_of_Mount_Fuji)

I've been taking more of an interest in Japanese bikes of late, after having my...
06-05-22, 07:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,195
Posted By CriticalThought

Campagnolo 1989 Croce D'Aune Groupset

So I finally found a worthy groupset!

The small Cinelli I lucked into recently has a full Croce D'Aune groupset that is in really good condition so I thought I'd try it out on the Concorde. The...
06-05-22, 06:59 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,368
Posted By CriticalThought

I like seeing the Cinelli logos in the lugs, but...

I like seeing the Cinelli logos in the lugs, but I don't recognize the letters on the brake bridge. Anyone know? Looks like something... DEP?
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06-05-22, 06:51 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,368
Posted By CriticalThought

Good call panzerwagon ! ...

Good call panzerwagon !

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05-18-22, 10:12 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,368
Posted By CriticalThought

himespau Out of curiosity, how was you Concorde...

himespau Out of curiosity, how was you Concorde set up and did you buy it new? Was it all Campagnolo? Sorry to hear about the accident. Sounds heartbreaking. Glad you survived even if the...
05-18-22, 09:55 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,368
Posted By CriticalThought

Mens sana in corpore sano

Thanks for the perspectives smd4 Soody panzerwagon ... and wow, thanks for the pics rccardr ...fantastic and inspiring.

So here's my conundrum (and it's a good one to have, I know...). I picked up...
05-17-22, 01:50 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,368
Posted By CriticalThought

Delta Brake Bits

Thanks all.

repechage All is not lost when it comes to the brake pads (both figuratively and literally!). As I was heading off the seller tossed me a ziplock bag and a couple of pedals!

Turns...
05-17-22, 12:57 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,368
Posted By CriticalThought

A very lucky find - (almost) unmolested quirky 33 year old Cinelli

I'm feeling extremely fortunate lately when it comes to neat "finds". I recently saw this pop up for sale in my neighborhood just a few hours after it was posted and I jumped all over it as I don't...
05-11-22, 06:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,502
Posted By CriticalThought

a few more... ...

a few more...

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05-11-22, 06:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,502
Posted By CriticalThought

1975 Raleigh Competition Stunning Time Capsule - Rare Mint Black Dura Ace First Gen

So I've been keeping an eye out (and learning about) 80s Dura Ace in the hopes of finding a nice gruppo to build up my the 3Rensho frame I was fortunate to stumble across...
02-08-22, 04:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,330
Posted By CriticalThought

Bar-cons vs Down Tube Shifters

Thanks for those great 3TTT decal images juvela !

bulgie Thanks for your input (and correction)... no idea why I said Shimano when they clearly (well... not so clearly as they're the "Schwinn...
02-08-22, 07:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,330
Posted By CriticalThought

3TTT Stem Decals

Thanks all!

Thanks juvela Funny that you mentioned the version of the 3TTT stem. I noticed that as well (and was pretty happy to see it).

The colors the decal had faded to though, made me...
02-07-22, 07:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,330
Posted By CriticalThought

Barn Find 1971 Swiss Super Mondia Special

I have too many projects in the queue but the price was right and it (rack & saddle aside) was just so original. Bought from the original owner who told me he bought it new in Southern California and...
12-29-21, 10:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 22,723
Posted By CriticalThought

I know this is an epically ancient thread... but...

I know this is an epically ancient thread... but I found it searching for something and realized Tange has published an online guide to their tubing that I found super helpful. I wish all other...
12-26-21, 04:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,886
Posted By CriticalThought

Hi CV-6 Love the two 3Renshos on your photos...

Hi CV-6 Love the two 3Renshos on your photos page. (love all that I see on that page actually... aviation included!)

The email address I have for Andrew bounced, so I thought I'd ask here in...
12-26-21, 03:21 PM
Replies: 761
Views: 267,349
Posted By CriticalThought

Hi gravelinmygears , Were you able to...

Hi gravelinmygears ,

Were you able to find anyone in Phoenix, AZ who could facilitate for you? I ask because I'm also looking for someone in Phoenix to facilitate a small purchase (parts).
...
12-22-21, 10:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,852
Posted By CriticalThought

Thanks all!

Thanks for the pic joluja . Yours is absolutely stunning!

I'm still on the fence about what groupset to use. I found some pics online giving me a sense of what Dura Ace 7400 vs Super Record would...
12-21-21, 07:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,852
Posted By CriticalThought

Early 3Rensho Find! - Advice Requested

So an early 3Rensho Super Record Export frame came home with me today. I wasn't looking for one but had heard the stories and knew of the cult following so when one just showed up at a really good...
09-08-21, 01:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,926
Posted By CriticalThought

Thanks unworthy1 . That's good info. The...

Thanks unworthy1 . That's good info.

The seatpost is 26mm.

And I think you're probably right about it having French threading as well.

Most of the other Vipch bikes I've managed to find...
09-08-21, 01:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,499
Posted By CriticalThought

Well, it turns out I have a 122mm square taper...

Well, it turns out I have a 122mm square taper Nervar spindle kicking around from another project. Even looks like the cups are the same size and if I'm lucky, the threading is the same (though I...
09-08-21, 11:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,499
Posted By CriticalThought

Very cool bike thumpism ! Thanks for sharing...

Very cool bike thumpism ! Thanks for sharing that pic. Mine's even smaller (450A)... I really need a picture of it with my Grand Jubile to give a sense of how small it is.

I haven't seen any...
09-08-21, 09:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,499
Posted By CriticalThought

Oh really? Thanks a ton for that info C9H13N ! ...

Oh really? Thanks a ton for that info C9H13N ! I'll check those Phil ones out. That would be a really nice solution... especially if the threading matches. :)
09-08-21, 09:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,499
Posted By CriticalThought

A very tiny mid 1970s Motobecane - Italian Crank Swap

Yet another project....

I picked up this ultra-small early 1970s Motobecane Nomade for my son. I have some parts that I think would look great on it and hop it up a bit, all in keeping with the...
09-08-21, 09:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,926
Posted By CriticalThought

Mystery Tubes

unworthy1 I took some rough measurements and the main tubes outside dimensions are:

Top Tube : 26mm
Seat Tube : 28mm
Down Tube : 28mm


Also, I found some grainy pictures of another Vipch...
09-07-21, 03:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,926
Posted By CriticalThought

MauriceMoss Thanks for IDing the lugs. (and for...

MauriceMoss Thanks for IDing the lugs. (and for including the catalog images... very cool).

I did some looking around on some Cantabrian cycling sites and found some cool pictures, but even in...
09-05-21, 05:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,926
Posted By CriticalThought

Another example of the marque

By the way... I poked around online and found some stunning examples of the marque. Stunning enough that they put my example to shame. Here's one...

...
09-05-21, 04:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,926
Posted By CriticalThought

Spanish Mystery Forks & Tubes

Thanks unworthy1

It was (is) a new one for me as well. I appreciate your comments. From what I understand it was made in the early 80s so that makes sense about the lugs. I also read that Vipch...
09-04-21, 10:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,926
Posted By CriticalThought

Vipch de España - Surprising Cinelli Connections

So another unloved bike fell into my lap recently, a Vipch. It had all of the typical qualities that make a bike unloved and overlooked. It was pretty rough for a start, with a bit of a large frame....
09-04-21, 07:17 PM
Replies: 685
Views: 134,247
Posted By CriticalThought

Spain and a Spanish Colony

Here are a couple from bikes I picked up recently... I couldn't find anything about Marniher in Spain (I think this bike was bought in the 80s), but I did find this quote about La Paz in Mission...
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