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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-22, 08:20 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,120
Posted By jimbossa

I've been dying to contribute to this thread for...

I've been dying to contribute to this thread for a fair while now. Below is my late 80's/early 90's Colnago Master Piu. Have had it since 2009. The "before" pic was taken in 2020. In spring 2021, I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-22, 09:08 AM
Replies: 914
Views: 310,729
Posted By jimbossa

Woah. Whats the story here. Re-built frame? The...

Woah. Whats the story here. Re-built frame? The damage to the top frame looks pretty bad.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-22, 09:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,263
Posted By jimbossa

I've ordered a pair of Scribes. British (N.Irish)...

I've ordered a pair of Scribes. British (N.Irish) brand that seem to use a Taiwanese open mold for their rims but seem to produce their own hubs.

Supposed to come in a week or two. Priced at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-22, 07:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,512
Posted By jimbossa

Seriously gorgeous bike

Seriously gorgeous bike
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-22, 10:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 733
Posted By jimbossa

I've really only ever ridden standard cranks and...

I've really only ever ridden standard cranks and my area isn't particularly hilly. I was also debating about taking up crit/road racing so I figured the standard crank might be better suited than the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-22, 09:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 959
Posted By jimbossa

Merckx with the Dura Ace, or the De Rosa for me. ...

Merckx with the Dura Ace, or the De Rosa for me.

As others have said, fit is most important. If all other things are equal, I'd go with the above two choices mainly for their most likely...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-22, 06:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 733
Posted By jimbossa

Thanks. Awesome info. Guess I just need to work...

Thanks. Awesome info. Guess I just need to work out if I should go SRAM/GXP for group consistency or Shimano/Hollowtech II for accessibility to spares/parts.

The frame is FD braze on but I was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-22, 05:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 733
Posted By jimbossa

Italian threaded bottom bracket/crankset issue

I have a 80's frame i'm getting repaired/refinished and have decided to go the restomod route. The bicycle originally came with 8-speed STI but I want to put on a 11-speed group and aero carbon...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-12-22, 05:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,166
Posted By jimbossa

Are the 7700 shifters still available?

Are the 7700 shifters still available?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-21, 11:08 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,188
Posted By jimbossa

I was also skeptical of tires making a huge...

I was also skeptical of tires making a huge difference in speed. However, last year I was given a pair of slightly used Continental Gatorskins. I typically run Continental GP4000s on my bike but...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-29-21, 09:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 771
Posted By jimbossa

Thanks for the great insight. I similarly have...

Thanks for the great insight. I similarly have been hunting for Dura Ace 8-speed downtube shifters having had bad experiences and given up on the integrated shifters. Similarly, the prices for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-21, 11:08 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 20,231
Posted By jimbossa

Definitely a subjective question but my personal...

Definitely a subjective question but my personal list would go:

1. Cinelli Laser Strada
2. Schwinn Paramount (Waterford)
3. Eddy Merckx - 7-Eleven
4. Zunow
5. Colnago Master Piu

Just...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-11-21, 02:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 708
Posted By jimbossa

Gilco Tubing for a seat tube replacement

Does anyone have any Columbus Gilco tubing that they are willing to part with? My Colnago Master developed a crack around the front derailleur hanger.

I've contacted Andrew Muzi at yellow jersey...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-21, 01:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,160
Posted By jimbossa

I have never heard of the Precisa (straight) fork...

I have never heard of the Precisa (straight) fork being introduced because of the cheaper process but could understand potential manufacturing savings.

I thought the commonly accepted story is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-21, 07:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,749
Posted By jimbossa

I tried flushing out the first set of 7700...

I tried flushing out the first set of 7700 shifters but unfortunately no luck. Will try with the second set too but unfortunately not too confident.



I'm leaning towards going downtube...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-21, 06:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,749
Posted By jimbossa

Shimano Dura Ace 7402 8-speed rear derailleur

Shimano Dura Ace 7402 8-speed rear derailleur
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-21, 06:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,749
Posted By jimbossa

Funnily enough, I used Sheldon Brown's site back...

Funnily enough, I used Sheldon Brown's site back in 2009 when I first had to source replacements for the 8-speed STI shifters. If you see from the table, any 9-speed shifter works with the 8-speed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-21, 05:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,749
Posted By jimbossa

Dura Ace 7402/7700 Shifting Issues - Should I switch to downtube shifters?

I have a Shimano Dura Ace 8-speed groupset paired with 7700 9-speed shifters that worked for over a decade. A month or two ago, my right shifter started having problems shifting into the smallest...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-20, 09:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,752
Posted By jimbossa

Thanks for the Larry's recommendation! Stopped by...

Thanks for the Larry's recommendation! Stopped by there this morning. Larry was out but one of his employees had a look, diagnosed it as a loose cup issue ( i should have included more pics for you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-20, 08:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,752
Posted By jimbossa

Thanks. I'll explore this option. Checked Velo...

Thanks. I'll explore this option. Checked Velo Orange and unfortunately they do not have anything Italian threaded larger than 110mm. Out of curiosity, how are both the 130mm and 150mm compatible....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-20, 07:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,752
Posted By jimbossa

Thanks. Good to know. I was unsure on the BB...

Thanks. Good to know. I was unsure on the BB hierachy. I'll try and source a UN55 in the 70mm x 130mm but haven't had much luck yet. I was shocked too that most LBS in Manhattan did not have an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-20, 04:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,752
Posted By jimbossa

Thanks! 7400 crank arms so I might go ahead and...

Thanks! 7400 crank arms so I might go ahead and get the BB and hope a store can put it together.



I was hoping it was just a loose BB but multiple shops thought it was a broken BB. I would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-20, 03:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,752
Posted By jimbossa

Colnago Master Bottom Bracket Issue (NYC)

I have a late 80's/early 90's Colnago Master Piu with 1st gen 8speed dura ace. Recently, my cranks have started shifting laterally, about 2-3mm. I checked/tightened the chainrings so that isn't the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-18, 11:14 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,630
Posted By jimbossa

Maybe I'm crazy, but from the two full pictures...

Maybe I'm crazy, but from the two full pictures of the bike, does the fork not look slightly bent? I hope I am wrong and it's just an angle thing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-11, 09:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,498
Posted By jimbossa

Dude, you have no excuse not to build it up. I...

Dude, you have no excuse not to build it up. I know UW's bike shop is really helpful and they have bins of stuff they'll sell dirt cheap. Got a lot of help redoing parts of my colnago there. I think...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-11, 07:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,154
Posted By jimbossa

So its pretty much been 2 years since I got the...

So its pretty much been 2 years since I got the bike. So for what it is worth. Here she is, 2 years on, 1000 miles of riding, 3000 miles on another coast now. Been through a lot of upgrades. All DA...
Forum: Northeast
04-12-11, 07:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,925
Posted By jimbossa

So now after being here for a while, I realize I...

So now after being here for a while, I realize I spend most of my time around midtown east. Are there any places around there? closer to grand central would be amazing, but anywhere in the proximity...
Forum: Northeast
01-29-11, 07:19 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,925
Posted By jimbossa

oops. My bad. I'll be in Queens (around Corona)...

oops. My bad. I'll be in Queens (around Corona) for the coming 6 months and then the upper east side.

I just came from a college lbs where I could do my own repairs. Is there anything similar or...
Forum: Northeast
01-28-11, 11:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,925
Posted By jimbossa

LBS in NYC

Just moved to NYC, whats a good LBS? I'm sure its been covered, but wanted something more up to date. Thanks in advance
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-10, 11:14 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,055
Posted By jimbossa

I can understand that. What I am saying is...

I can understand that.

What I am saying is that the Japanese companies don't seem to exist anymore, even in name. Maybe they are all in the domestic market, but I thought I might have heard about...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-10, 10:58 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,055
Posted By jimbossa

Yea, but how come the Italian bikes have...

Yea, but how come the Italian bikes have survived? I can't see the Italian costs being more effective than the Japanese
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-10, 10:42 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,055
Posted By jimbossa

What happened to the Japanese?

I was just wondering what happened to all the Japanese bike companies? I know Fuji still makes bikes, and Nishiki got bought out and decommissioned. However, there were a lot more companies; what...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-10, 06:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 649
Posted By jimbossa

Brake calipers adjuster screws

I think these are the parts I am missing.

I bought a pair of Shimano Dura Ace 7700 brake calipers. They however are missing the adjusters, the little things on the top part that I think adjust...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-10, 03:23 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,605
Posted By jimbossa

Halfway down the link, under the Shimano mechs....

Halfway down the link, under the Shimano mechs. Under the left column you should find the Shimano 9.

Look two columns to the right and highlighted in green in apparent compatability with "old...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-10, 07:29 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,605
Posted By jimbossa

I'm confused then, because both Sheldon Brown and...

I'm confused then, because both Sheldon Brown and this other guy said differently:

Sheldon Brown's: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/dura-ace.html

British CTC:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-10, 05:55 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,605
Posted By jimbossa

On a side note, the 74xx rd will work for...

On a side note,

the 74xx rd will work for some reason with 7700 brifters. My 8spd sti crapped out, and they are rarer and apparently more temperamental than 7700. So I bought a pair of 7700...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-14-10, 09:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,064
Posted By jimbossa

I have exercise induced astha as well. I play...

I have exercise induced astha as well. I play rugby and cycle and definitely need an inhaler when I do either activity. I find that constant exercise through fitness definitely helps to lower the...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-10, 07:22 AM
Replies: 355
Views: 12,973
Posted By jimbossa

Major in History, minor in Pol Sci. Still a year...

Major in History, minor in Pol Sci. Still a year to go
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-09, 08:49 AM
Replies: 486
Views: 84,211
Posted By jimbossa

My holy grail would be between two bikes. The...

My holy grail would be between two bikes. The first is simpler to obtain, the second much harder.

1. 1989 Schwinn Waterford Built Paramount

2. Cinelli Laser

Oh, do I have a long road to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-09, 11:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,215
Posted By jimbossa

Yes, I have hosed it down, not really working. ...

Yes, I have hosed it down, not really working.



Have you installed that set up or in the process of doing it?



I would definitely be up for sending them to you. Did you say in your...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-09, 04:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,215
Posted By jimbossa

Thanks for the replies. The shifter doesn't...

Thanks for the replies. The shifter doesn't shift, when I pull it left, it doesn't do anything. I can feel wire tension and the shifter trying to move the derailleur, but it does not click into...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-09, 12:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,215
Posted By jimbossa

Dura Ace Front shifter compatability

My front right dura ace 7403 shifter (1st gen STI) broke. My LBS had a look at them and said I need to replace them. Can I get any type of dura ace shifter, e.g. 7700 or the 7800 or do I have to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-09, 09:36 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,072
Posted By jimbossa

great story, now i just want to see pics of the...

great story, now i just want to see pics of the bike!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-09, 10:21 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,153,641
Posted By jimbossa

saw this, and i was like OMG! Wish I was back in...

saw this, and i was like OMG! Wish I was back in Seattle right now:

http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/bik/1284126133.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-09, 06:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,154
Posted By jimbossa

Sorry, I should be clearer, I meant what type of...

Sorry, I should be clearer, I meant what type of frame the bike is. I've heard the Colnago line is extensive, and this frame was repainted so I wandering if anyone knew just from the pics
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-09, 03:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,154
Posted By jimbossa

So I ended up contacting the seller and he's...

So I ended up contacting the seller and he's selling it to me for $390 which includes the shipping. Now, I just need to work out what I bought exactly, so I can hopefully restore it and put it into...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-09, 09:41 PM
Replies: 3,849
Views: 346,987
Posted By jimbossa

This appeared on the Seattle Craiglist: ...

This appeared on the Seattle Craiglist:

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/1162953393.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-09, 07:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,154
Posted By jimbossa

Thanks for the responses. I was also wondering...

Thanks for the responses. I was also wondering why there was no colnago clubs logo at the bottom bracket. Also, that fork looks kind of off.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-09, 02:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,154
Posted By jimbossa

What's up with this colnago on Ebay?

Can't seem to work out why no one seems to want to bid on this colnago. Doesn't look right somewhere, just wanted some opinions.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-08, 04:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,081
Posted By jimbossa

I don't know anything about the bike, but it...

I don't know anything about the bike, but it looks amazing! congrats! If u ever get bored of it, I'll gladly take it off your hands
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