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Forum: Framebuilders
03-07-23, 01:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,635
Posted By leon6782

Yeah, that's the general sentiment I get when I...

Yeah, that's the general sentiment I get when I ask in bike shops or mechanics in person. I just wonder how things like rifles, golf clubs, etc seem to have all kinds of various non-painted finishes,...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-07-23, 11:52 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,635
Posted By leon6782

Steel Frame : Stripped/Raw Look

Hey All, I'm about to start a rebuild on THIS older Seven Cycles Resolute (https://www.theproscloset.com/products/seven-cycles-resolute-slx-m) frame. Instead of the bland grey gloss paint you see...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-22, 12:50 PM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 328,885
Posted By leon6782

It really is a satisfying feeling to get all that...

It really is a satisfying feeling to get all that new bike porn all dialed in on an older frame. A lot of fun, just expensive.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-31-22, 12:30 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 259
Posted By leon6782

1989 Tommasini Diamante (EXC, Campy Record 12, Campy Zonda, etc) - $6,495

You're looking at a 1989 Tommasini Diamante, 55cm. This classic steel road bike rides like a dream and is in excellent condition, but I'm selling in order to work on more rebuilds, as I really enjoy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-22, 12:18 PM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 328,885
Posted By leon6782

Tiger1 If you're looking for another red/white...

Tiger1 If you're looking for another red/white Tommasini, look no further.

https://www.bikeforums.net/sale/1259396-1989-tommasini-diamante-exc-campy-record-12-campy-zonda-etc-6-495-a.html...
Forum: For Sale
09-28-22, 09:49 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 733
Posted By leon6782

1989 Tommasini Diamante (EXC, Campy Record 12, Campy Zonda, etc) - $6,495

You're looking at a 1989 Tommasini Diamante, 55cm. This classic steel road bike rides like a dream and is in excellent condition, but I'm selling in order to work on more rebuilds, as I really enjoy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-22, 03:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,589
Posted By leon6782

Finally closing the loop here. She's pretty much...

Finally closing the loop here. She's pretty much done. Photos below!

I took her for a test ride, and mostly feels great, shifts like butter. The only thing I noticed is some "creeking" sound...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-22, 01:40 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,589
Posted By leon6782

Thanks for the info, easyupbug ! It's definitely...

Thanks for the info, easyupbug ! It's definitely a factory repaint job. Confirmed it with Tommasini support via serial number. I haven't noticed any damage or any other reason for the repaint. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-22, 06:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,589
Posted By leon6782

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-22, 03:37 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,589
Posted By leon6782

OK, finally. Here are some photo of the current...

OK, finally. Here are some photo of the current state of this build. Threw a few detail shots in there of the rear dropout to show what I did there. Exposing that metal is really the only thing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-22, 03:23 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,589
Posted By leon6782

Yeah, I think that's where I'm headed. I guess...

Yeah, I think that's where I'm headed. I guess just glue the inner along the entire path where it would normally wear against the frame? Any recommendations on glue type? Might be tough to find...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-22, 02:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,589
Posted By leon6782

10th post complete! More photos incoming in a...

10th post complete! More photos incoming in a second, but first I had a question about the photos above that easyupbug shared.

I noticed the cable wear on the underside of the bottom bracket in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-22, 09:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,589
Posted By leon6782

Wow, I can't believe I just got censored for...

Wow, I can't believe I just got censored for mentioning another forum. This place is crazy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-22, 09:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,589
Posted By leon6782

easyupbug thanks for those photos. So interesting...

easyupbug thanks for those photos. So interesting to see the different conditions/finishes of steel. I removed the paint from just the front hub mount and rear dropouts of the frame I'm working on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-22, 08:34 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,589
Posted By leon6782

Wow, yeah. CO_Hoya How did you find that? haha. ...

Wow, yeah. CO_Hoya How did you find that? haha. I don't even see that in my own profile! Anyway, that's it! That was the state it was in when I purchased it, but have built it up quite a bit. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-22, 03:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,589
Posted By leon6782

Haha, I hear ya. I'm replying to things just for...

Haha, I hear ya. I'm replying to things just for the sake of getting my post count up. I've got tons of photos. The forum settings won't allow me to post anything yet.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-22, 10:28 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,589
Posted By leon6782

So, for example, my Diamante's rear dropout was...

So, for example, my Diamante's rear dropout was unpainted/exposed just in the hub mounting area where it says "Campagnolo Brev," very similar to the Colnago photo above, but anything beyond that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-22, 10:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,589
Posted By leon6782

That would be awesome. Thanks!

That would be awesome. Thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-22, 10:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,589
Posted By leon6782

easyupbug you mentioned RE-chroming. Maybe a...

easyupbug you mentioned RE-chroming. Maybe a dumb question, but are all Tommasini forks, stays, dropouts chromed first, then painted based on the paint scheme? In other words, should I expect...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-22, 10:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,589
Posted By leon6782

Thanks for the replies! Amazing Colnago buiild,...

Thanks for the replies! Amazing Colnago buiild, Drillium Dude . I actually found those Campy downtube adjuster on eBay, so don't worry easyupbug , I'll keep the drill locked up. I agree, running...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-22, 09:40 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,589
Posted By leon6782

1989 Tommasini Rebuild

So, I started my first (pandemic inspired) attempt at a rebuild late last year. I tend to go full tilt on things like this so I stumbled upon a Diamante frame, probably paid too much for it, and am...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-22, 02:43 PM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 328,885
Posted By leon6782

1989 Diamante Rebuild

So, I started my first (pandemic inspired) attempt at a rebuild late last year. I tend to go full tilt on things like this so I stumbled upon a Diamante frame, probably paid too much for it, and am...
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