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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-09-16, 05:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 959
Posted By longi

It's a Rebiai, ex-biker and artisan that retired...

It's a Rebiai, ex-biker and artisan that retired not that long ago, from Rouen, France!
It's for a friend, and those measures fit him perfectly!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-08-16, 03:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 959
Posted By longi

Road Bike Columbus SL

Hi there,

I've seen this bike for sale. It's made by a french artisan in the 80s / 90s (so not a problem with the mismatches of the 70's french threads), frame and fork in Columbus SL, seat post...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-10-16, 03:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,083
Posted By longi

Thanks to all for the answer! Already sold :( ...

Thanks to all for the answer!
Already sold :(

Guess next time I'll have to hurry up!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-07-16, 05:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,083
Posted By longi

Bike Vitus "Hoocker"

Hi there,

Is this bike any worth?

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The guy who sells it says it's VITUS... I guess 979 or less? It's aluminium, right? I've always have steel bike... Don't know about it....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-07-16, 05:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,104
Posted By longi

Thanks all for the answers! I redished the wheel...

Thanks all for the answers! I redished the wheel and installed a single speed freewheel! All well!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-01-16, 10:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,104
Posted By longi

Mhm, it's not possible, isn't it? Damnit,...

Mhm, it's not possible, isn't it?

Damnit, I've just realized it's a freewheel, so the whole body works attached to the wheel.
It's not possible to convert. Right?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-01-16, 10:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,104
Posted By longi

Shimano Dura Ace Mf-7400 removal for singlespeed conversion

Hi there,

I'm looking for a single speed conversion in a rear wheel with a freewheel Shimano Dura Ace MF-7400 7s.
It's this model:

VeloBase.com - Component: Shimano MF-7400, Dura-Ace (7sp)...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-05-16, 05:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 998
Posted By longi

Finally bought it for 80 bucks! Looking forward...

Finally bought it for 80 bucks!
Looking forward to setting it up and riding it!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-05-16, 05:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,203
Posted By longi

I think I'll go with a Campagnolo Gran Sport....

I think I'll go with a Campagnolo Gran Sport. They look great and are made for a 120 mm axle.

VeloBase.com - Component: Campagnolo 0304, (Nuovo) Gran Sport (144bcd version)...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-03-16, 05:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,203
Posted By longi

The threading is 35x1! I'll look for those...

The threading is 35x1!

I'll look for those stronglight. Thanks a lot bikemig.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-03-16, 05:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,203
Posted By longi

That's new to me too! So maybe I can look for...

That's new to me too!
So maybe I can look for JIS cranks...

Thanks for the information!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-03-16, 05:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,203
Posted By longi

It is french, and it is in a french bike. So I...

It is french, and it is in a french bike.
So I was looking to use it, as it runs smooth...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-03-16, 05:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,203
Posted By longi

It is ISO taper! So, should I look Campy or TA...

It is ISO taper!
So, should I look Campy or TA designed for a 119mm bottom bracket?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-03-16, 05:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,203
Posted By longi

119mm french bottom bracket

Hi there!

I have this bottom bracket, a rare Spidel that's in great shape and is really smooth.
It has an axle of 119 mm, assymetrical.

I read that it used to have a Stronglight 93 crankset,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-03-16, 07:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 998
Posted By longi

Raleigh Record Ace Worksop, worth it?

Hi there!

So, I'm thinking about buying this Raleigh Record Ace frame:

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It's a full 531 Reynolds (tubes, stays and fork), with rear and front Campagnolo dropouts. Its...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-16, 04:27 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,052
Posted By longi

Raleigh Record Ace question

Hi there,

I'm thinking of buying a Raleigh Record Ace frame. I'm still waiting for more details, but so far I know it is entirely in Reynolds 531 tubbing, and it has Campagnolo rear and front...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-16, 04:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,585
Posted By longi

Thanks to everyone for the recommendations! ...

Thanks to everyone for the recommendations!
I'll think about it.

Cheers!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-16, 07:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,585
Posted By longi

Seat tube measure in classic bike

Hi there,
So I've been looking for another classic steel frame to change my actual one.
I'm a little bit more than 5'8", about 32" leg inseam. My actual bike has a 52 seat tube (which I find...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-03-16, 10:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,503
Posted By longi

So if I change the fork I would have to change...

So if I change the fork I would have to change also the headset, or at least the upper cup of it.
Thanks a lot for the answers, as usual!!!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-02-16, 01:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,503
Posted By longi

New fork on french bike

Hi there fellows,

So I have a bike I like a lot; but the fork has its thread stripped (I discussed this problem several months ago in this forum!)
I decided it's time to change the fork!

Which...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-15, 10:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,127
Posted By longi

Hi Fietsbob, Would that work? Using some...

Hi Fietsbob,

Would that work? Using some spacers and the star-nut inserted in the fork tube?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-15, 07:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,127
Posted By longi

Thanks a lot FBinNY. I'll do it that way then! ...

Thanks a lot FBinNY. I'll do it that way then!

Cheers!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-15, 03:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,127
Posted By longi

Thank you both for the answers! Yes, FBinNY,...

Thank you both for the answers!

Yes, FBinNY, you got it absolutely right. Sorry for my lack of technical names.

I have an adapter, which is wider than the locknut... Is the same one I asked...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-15, 06:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,127
Posted By longi

Fork with stripped thread

Hi there!

I'm having a situation with a fork thread.
It's stripped in the zone of the lower cup, so that cup cannot be tightened. The thing is that the adjustable cup zone is not stripped, so the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-15, 07:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,086
Posted By longi

Great. I do have a 200 mm steel Stanley...

Great.
I do have a 200 mm steel Stanley hacksaw. I believe it will do the job.

What I don't have is a steel file. Would this work to cut the aluminium adapter?
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-15, 05:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,086
Posted By longi

Thanks a lot Francis for your specific answer. ...

Thanks a lot Francis for your specific answer.

If it is indeed a case of adapter forced in, I should cut it out with a file across the section of the adapter... Is this a job for a bike pro? I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-15, 02:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,086
Posted By longi

So I've checked the model and the adapter size is...

So I've checked the model and the adapter size is 22.2.

What I don't know is if the diameter of the fork tube is 22.0 or 22.2... I'm guessing 22.0 mm, because it's a french bike, altough the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-15, 08:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,086
Posted By longi

I'm starting to think that the stem is stucked in...

I'm starting to think that the stem is stucked in there forever.

It's a french bike with a Galli headset. Is it possible that the last owner hammered in a stem adapter that is 2mm wider than the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-15, 04:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,086
Posted By longi

Thanks Francis. Still nothing. It doesn't move...

Thanks Francis.
Still nothing. It doesn't move at all.

I'm strongly considering in using the hammer really strongly in the bottom of the fork (tapping in what would be the wedge of the adapter,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-15, 10:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,086
Posted By longi

Tapping the bolt does release something inside,...

Tapping the bolt does release something inside, but I still can't take it out.

If I tap strongly enough the bottom of the inside of the fork, it will come out? That isn't part of the fork, right?...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-15, 09:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,086
Posted By longi

Extracting Stem adapter

Hi there!

Wondering if anyone of you guys know how to extract this stem adapter I have in my bike:

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-15, 02:14 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,829
Posted By longi

Great! Good to hear they are good stuff. I've...

Great! Good to hear they are good stuff.
I've read they are really long lasting. But is it any way to notice if they are in bad shape? The bearings should look worn-out or something?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-27-15, 06:19 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,829
Posted By longi

I guess so. As I like doing bike things myself...

I guess so.
As I like doing bike things myself (although I'm not a pro), I was hoping to solve it with my tools.
But yeah, I'm positive I'll find someone who can do it here without problems.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-27-15, 06:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,829
Posted By longi

Thanks for the advice John. So I'll keep the...

Thanks for the advice John. So I'll keep the Galli and try to have it repaired! This frame also has a Galli headset, and I believe it has roller bearings too. I'll clean it and re-grease it and see...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-27-15, 03:41 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,829
Posted By longi

Thanks John. I'm actually in France, so doing...

Thanks John.
I'm actually in France, so doing that shouldn't be a problem.

The thing is: is it worth the cost? Is a roller bearing Galli BB something interesting or should I save the facing /...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-27-15, 01:13 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,829
Posted By longi

Is it irrational to leave it like that and use...

Is it irrational to leave it like that and use it?
And does it have any sense for a frame of this quality (artisan framing, great raccords, all reynolds 531) to have a BB with not perfectly square...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-26-15, 05:08 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,829
Posted By longi

Hi, I'm back! So I disassembled the Galli...

Hi, I'm back!

So I disassembled the Galli bottom bracket. Everything looked fine. I cleaned it, re-grease it and thread it back in. I played with the adjustable cup AND the lockring until it was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-15, 10:27 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,829
Posted By longi

So the spindle length is 113 mm. It has...

So the spindle length is 113 mm.
It has assymetrical tapers, with an offset of 5 mm in the right one.

Does that has any importance when looking for a crankset? If so, how does it change anything?...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-15, 08:56 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,829
Posted By longi

Thanks FastJake!

Thanks FastJake!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-15, 08:39 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,829
Posted By longi

Thanks a lot John. I'll do that. I assume all...

Thanks a lot John. I'll do that.
I assume all the ISO tapers are identical? I mean, can I use any ISO crankset on this frame?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-15, 06:31 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,829
Posted By longi

I believe it's ISO! Here are some photos: ...

I believe it's ISO!

Here are some photos:
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Any advice on how to unscrew it and grease it?
I should only unscrew the left (non chain) side, right?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-15, 04:25 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,829
Posted By longi

Found another picture that appears to be just...

Found another picture that appears to be just like it.

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Still the italian standard, 36x24, not my 35x1.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-15, 04:14 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,829
Posted By longi

Yes, exactly like that. I mean, I didn't...

Yes, exactly like that. I mean, I didn't disassemble it yet, but it has both lockrings. In that link it doesn't appear my "35x1" bottom bracket, though.
I just want to grease it, but didn't know how...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-15, 02:06 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,829
Posted By longi

And other thing: My bottom bracket doesn't...

And other thing:

My bottom bracket doesn't seem to have a fixed cup. I mean, both sides of it are lockring-shaped...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-15, 01:27 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,829
Posted By longi

Oh, and one more thing... I need to get a...

Oh, and one more thing...

I need to get a crankset. I have no idea which measurement take into account.
Could someone guide me in what kind of crankset I need to look up so that it suits this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-15, 01:19 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,829
Posted By longi

Thanks for all the answers. The frame is quite...

Thanks for all the answers.
The frame is quite complete, I mean that it has the headset, stem and the seatpost (a 3ttt made for Galli), and they are all quite in good shape. That goes to the Galli...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-15, 04:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,829
Posted By longi

Brev. Galli 35x1 Bottom Bracket

Hi there!
I've recently got a french frame with Reynolds 531 tubes.
It has a bottom bracket "Brev Galli", 35x1.

The thing is, I can't find any information about this bottom bracket on the...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-15-14, 12:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,266
Posted By longi

Thanks a lot for the reply Scooper!! I'll do a...

Thanks a lot for the reply Scooper!!
I'll do a deeper research to track the year of my Vicini. Can't understand why there ain't much info about those frames...

As soon as I can I'll measure that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-14, 09:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,712
Posted By longi

Columbus tubing

Hi there! This is my first post, so I apologize if the forum is the incorrect one...

I recently purchased an italian Vicini frame.
I don't have a camera here, but it's exactly this frame:
...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-15-14, 09:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,266
Posted By longi

Doubt about steel frame tubbing

Hi there! This is my first post, so I apologize if the forum is the incorrect one...

I recently purchased an italian Vicini frame.
I don't have a camera here, but it's exactly this frame:
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