Retro roadies- old frames with STI's or Ergos
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How can I make sure that my frame wasn't involved in a crash? I'd like to learn some more on that. The paint is all original and practically as new. The original levers were scratched, but that's about everything I saw. Original wheels (Shimano 600) were also true, round and in pristine condition.
Your frame was also anodized IIRC so paint wouldn't chip (since there is no paint as we usually think of it). I too have been surprised by the resilience of a front wheel when the frame or fork takes the brunt of the impact. I suppose the top tube joining area (apologies for poor terminology) could be the primary area that was affected.
I'd look closely where the tubes, including the fork tubes, are joined together. Maybe others will chime in, or it may be worth a post in the main C&V section to see what folx think.
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How can I make sure that my frame wasn't involved in a crash? I'd like to learn some more on that. The paint is all original and practically as new. The original levers were scratched, but that's about everything I saw. Original wheels (Shimano 600) were also true, round and in pristine condition.
Beautiful bike in any case.
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How can I make sure that my frame wasn't involved in a crash? I'd like to learn some more on that. The paint is all original and practically as new. The original levers were scratched, but that's about everything I saw. Original wheels (Shimano 600) were also true, round and in pristine condition.
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Finally 10 posts. I can share my upgraded vintage bike now.
It's a late 90's Giant Peloton 7000 cr-mo. 9.5kg as pictured.
Oddly enough can't find much info about these bikes. The only original part left, is the frame with original gold paint.
Came with a 7 speed Shimano Exage EX300 with downtube shifters, which was replaced with a full Force 22 groupset.
Rode it with a 11-26 cassette for a while after which I replaced the Force short cage derailleur for a 10 speed Apex medium cage (11speed WiFli for cheaps), 50-34 rings, 11-32 cassette. Campag something wheels with 25mm Michelin Pro4 tyres (28mm actual width) clearance galore, so, will go up to 30mm when the tyres will need replacing. Shimano boat anchor clipless pedals.
I use it as my daily commuter now, so had to rise the bars, but I normally rode it slammed. Carbon handlebar, alloy seatpost (carbon seat post in the mail) also will replace the saddle at some point but it works well for now.
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Now here's a strange coincidence, I believe the Bowman Pilgrims is named after the Pilgrims' Way, which runs across some beautiful countryside through Southern England, including my stomping ground in the Weald of Kent. One of my first rides with the new wheels was along the Pilgrims' Way and the above photos were taken on a lane just off it. Here's an older picture on the Pilgrims' Way itself with the old wheels.
If you ever fancy a pilgrimage, it's a lovely bit of road!
If you ever fancy a pilgrimage, it's a lovely bit of road!
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The construction of Vitus frames like yours means the obvious crinkles that we can see in a steel frame might not show here, if indeed it suffered a front end collision.
Your frame was also anodized IIRC so paint wouldn't chip (since there is no paint as we usually think of it). I too have been surprised by the resilience of a front wheel when the frame or fork takes the brunt of the impact. I suppose the top tube joining area (apologies for poor terminology) could be the primary area that was affected.
I'd look closely where the tubes, including the fork tubes, are joined together. Maybe others will chime in, or it may be worth a post in the main C&V section to see what folx think.
Your frame was also anodized IIRC so paint wouldn't chip (since there is no paint as we usually think of it). I too have been surprised by the resilience of a front wheel when the frame or fork takes the brunt of the impact. I suppose the top tube joining area (apologies for poor terminology) could be the primary area that was affected.
I'd look closely where the tubes, including the fork tubes, are joined together. Maybe others will chime in, or it may be worth a post in the main C&V section to see what folx think.
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Apologies for getting a lot of attention in this thread. There sure are a lot of lovely bikes here and I enjoy following the different builds posted every now and then.
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Just to try to clarify once and for all the case of the bizarrely shaped tubes on my 992, it seems to me that practically every 992 frame I look at has this odd shape (even the ones billytwosheds posted). I agree, it is more apparent on some frames than on others. It also seems easier to spot on larger frames. My bike was inspected by a professional and he said that even though it looked odd, there wasn't anything he could point out as problematic. I wrote an email to the original owner (in France) to try to clarify the history of the frame. It is very unlikely that I'll get an answer, but I'll be waiting to read what he has to say about it.
I put together a collection of images of 992 frames where you can clearly see that odd subtle bump near the headset. I doubt that all of these frames were involved in a frontal crash. It most probably has something to do with the original design. Maybe it was more prominent on certain years of production. I can only speculate at this moment. Anyway, hope this helps.
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Just to try to clarify once and for all the case of the bizarrely shaped tubes on my 992, it seems to me that practically every 992 frame I look at has this odd shape (even the ones billytwosheds posted). I agree, it is more apparent on some frames than on others. It also seems easier to spot on larger frames. My bike was inspected by a professional and he said that even though it looked odd, there wasn't anything he could point out as problematic. I wrote an email to the original owner (in France) to try to clarify the history of the frame. It is very unlikely that I'll get an answer, but I'll be waiting to read what he has to say about it.
I put together a collection of images of 992 frames where you can clearly see that odd subtle bump near the headset. I doubt that all of these frames were involved in a frontal crash. It most probably has something to do with the original design. Maybe it was more prominent on certain years of production. I can only speculate at this moment. Anyway, hope this helps.
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Or maybe I'm just dead wrong and don't know what to do about it.
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That's a good mindset and I hope you're not wrong.
The image you shared that looks the most like yours (to me) is this one:
I suppose what makes me worries is that the center of the tube does not appear to follow a straight line. As the top tube was "shaped" into an oval towards the end, I would assume the center of the tube would remain constant unless the ovalized end was not meant to be flared evenly, and then we have the rise and dip.
The only thing I might look at is checking the head tube angle in relation to the top tube and downtube. If those angles are off by a few degrees or more, then the likelihood of a past collision jumps.
Or just say eff it and ride the darn thing
The image you shared that looks the most like yours (to me) is this one:
I suppose what makes me worries is that the center of the tube does not appear to follow a straight line. As the top tube was "shaped" into an oval towards the end, I would assume the center of the tube would remain constant unless the ovalized end was not meant to be flared evenly, and then we have the rise and dip.
The only thing I might look at is checking the head tube angle in relation to the top tube and downtube. If those angles are off by a few degrees or more, then the likelihood of a past collision jumps.
Or just say eff it and ride the darn thing
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I finally got a word from the original french owner today. I made sure that he understood that he could be honest with me, as our transaction dated from last year and there was no point in complaining after all this time. He said that there never was a single accident. He agreed that there was a weird undulation on the tubes in the places I pointed out, but he doesn't recall any particular incident that should explain its existence. He was also puzzled as to how that could have been done to the tubes without affecting the headset or damaging the front wheel. I guess the mystery will go on. It rides beautifully nonetheless.
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That's a big frame!
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'89 Schwinn Paramount w/brifters
After a few hours researching Chorus vs Centaur brifters went with the Centaur not much less performance wise and somewhat cheaper.
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Just finished up my son's puch but ran into some problems.
For groupset I used sram apex, everything went well except for the front derailleur which doesnt want to reach unless I tension tha xable super tight. So now it'll shift bit makes a very loud clicking sound on the down shift.
I figure the problem is the clamp on adapter which brings the derailleur closer to the frame by a few mm, then a the problem is compounded with outboard cups that pushes the crank further away. Anyone solve this problem? Was told the newer sram have a further reach? Thanks.
For groupset I used sram apex, everything went well except for the front derailleur which doesnt want to reach unless I tension tha xable super tight. So now it'll shift bit makes a very loud clicking sound on the down shift.
I figure the problem is the clamp on adapter which brings the derailleur closer to the frame by a few mm, then a the problem is compounded with outboard cups that pushes the crank further away. Anyone solve this problem? Was told the newer sram have a further reach? Thanks.
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I can't see anything obvious wrong. I am not familiar with the apex derailleurs, but is the cable clamped properly on the derailleur. It looks like it goes too far under (below) the clamp screw when it is on the big ring.
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I think I'll be sneaky and post this here Just finished and ready to ride "Ex" flat bar hybrid 93 Giant Innova turned gravel bike with sti's. Frame and fork restored then mostly rebuilt with parts I had, some new.
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recently completed 1988 nishiki olympic w/campy potenza
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