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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-21, 04:58 PM
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Posted By smontanaro

Jacob, You have some really very special...

Jacob,

You have some really very special bikes. Is that one of Bob Freeman's Ti seatposts? I have one of my Griffin.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-20, 11:19 AM
Replies: 2,360
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Posted By smontanaro

I've mentioned this Turin-branded Eisentraut...

I've mentioned this Turin-branded Eisentraut Limited (https://flic.kr/s/aHsmLAJgT5) bike elsewhere on the forum before (s/n 75T005, currently built up using parts from the bin), but finally took it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-19, 11:43 AM
Replies: 2,360
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Posted By smontanaro

Not as tightly defined as all that. Generally...

Not as tightly defined as all that. Generally speaking, most of the bikes which turn up here tend to be 90s or earlier, of the steel road bike variety, with a median in the early 80s I'd guess, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-19, 05:42 PM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,047,878
Posted By smontanaro

Rolled the Motobecane Grand Jubilé...

Rolled the Motobecane Grand Jubilé (https://flic.kr/s/aHsmExCX2D) out of the basement and rode it around the block today:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48467186332_67ee1b778c_c.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-19, 05:15 AM
Replies: 2,360
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Posted By smontanaro

Dang! Nice score on the De Rosa.

Dang! Nice score on the De Rosa.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-19, 02:02 PM
Replies: 2,360
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Posted By smontanaro

Hooked up the derailleurs on the Frejus...

Hooked up the derailleurs on the Frejus yesterday. Now it's just waiting for dry streets for a spin around the block. The wheel is all the way back in the dropouts. I'm sure I'll need to nudge it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-16, 09:26 AM
Replies: 2,360
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Posted By smontanaro

Now tell us all something we don't know (or have...

Now tell us all something we don't know (or have first-hand experience with). :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-16, 07:31 PM
Replies: 2,360
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Posted By smontanaro

City Bike for Ellen

This bike is finally far enough along that I feel like it's okay to show it.

https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8891/28267068780_17bfbd4c09_k.jpg

A Flickr album (https://flic.kr/s/aHskDSKoQU) is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-16, 02:50 AM
Replies: 2,360
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Posted By smontanaro

Nice. Looks like the saddle clamp needs to be...

Nice. Looks like the saddle clamp needs to be rotated 180º. Or not. However it fits for the rider.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-16, 04:35 PM
Replies: 2,360
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Posted By smontanaro

Trek 660

Here's a Trek 660 I just finished building up. I had assembled most of a Galli group. Since the bottom bracket...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-15, 09:40 AM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,047,878
Posted By smontanaro

Just finished cleaning up this Motobecane for my...

Just finished cleaning up this Motobecane for my lovely wife. It was a garage sale find, practically new, stashed in the owner's basement. Ellen didn't want the drop bars, so I tracked down a Pivo...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-15, 11:25 AM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,047,878
Posted By smontanaro

Mumonkan - Sorry to hear about Chip. Seems like...

Mumonkan - Sorry to hear about Chip. Seems like he was a trusty friend.

I do have a question for you. On Chip's pedalroom page, it says the front hub is a "Sturmey Archer 70mm Drum". I looked at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-15, 05:24 AM
Replies: 2,360
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Posted By smontanaro

I ride mostly tubulars as well. At the moment, I...

I ride mostly tubulars as well. At the moment, I have one vintage bike (Schwinn Volare) which has clinchers. I may swap out for tubulars.

I carry a spare, and assuming my rims have decent glue on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-15, 12:33 AM
Replies: 2,360
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Posted By smontanaro

Lovely bike. Let me know if you don't want the...

Lovely bike. Let me know if you don't want the tubulars. I might be interested, depending on spacing, hubs, etc.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-15, 09:41 AM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,047,878
Posted By smontanaro

Not yet quite ready to go, but yesterday I...

Not yet quite ready to go, but yesterday I received this lovely (to me) Schwinn Volare (https://picasaweb.google.com/111679176574623501890/SchwinnVolare):
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-15, 05:37 AM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,047,878
Posted By smontanaro

Lovely bike. Looks brand new. I'm curious....

Lovely bike. Looks brand new.

I'm curious. What chain are you using? I like my SR derailleurs as well, though I still think I should start hunting up some stiffer chains, at least for my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-15, 05:35 AM
Replies: 2,360
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Posted By smontanaro

Thanks, but miss an image or a link?

Thanks, but miss an image or a link?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-15, 05:09 AM
Replies: 2,360
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Posted By smontanaro

What kind of handlebars are those that have such...

What kind of handlebars are those that have such long, flat ramps?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-15, 07:48 AM
Replies: 2,360
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Posted By smontanaro

dgerst Welcome to the forums. Lovely Guerciotti....

dgerst Welcome to the forums. Lovely Guerciotti. Reprodocution hoods for Campy brakes are pretty commonly available on eBay from a number of sellers in Italy (reasonable price, high shipping). I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-15, 02:05 PM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,047,878
Posted By smontanaro

Lovely. I've had my eye on a Cinelli Project...

Lovely. I've had my eye on a Cinelli Project Centurion on eBay, but it's not nearly as nice as yours.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-14, 06:40 PM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,047,878
Posted By smontanaro

I recently added an old Blackburn rear rack and a...

I recently added an old Blackburn rear rack and a small set of panniers to my commuter. Aside from clothes for work and lunch (and let's not forget second breakfast), I carry a few tools, and if I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-14, 03:29 AM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,047,878
Posted By smontanaro

Now that's what I'm talking 'bout...

Now that's what I'm talking 'bout (http://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/530402-wacky-world-craigslist-ebay-ads-367.html#post17159188)!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-14, 07:22 AM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,047,878
Posted By smontanaro

Turns out the serial number says it's a 1971. As...

Turns out the serial number says it's a 1971. As I was cleaning it up I discovered a very small sticker just about the shift levers that reads "Competizione," so I presume it's Atala's second-in-line...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-14, 07:44 AM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,047,878
Posted By smontanaro

Thanks. Based on a couple searches I did this...

Thanks. Based on a couple searches I did this morning that's what I concluded as well. Alas, the bike is at home, I'm at work, and like a fool I didn't think to locate the serial number and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-14, 08:47 PM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,047,878
Posted By smontanaro

Bike boom Atala - seller thought 74. The rear...

Bike boom Atala - seller thought 74. The rear derailleur is a Pat 70 NR.

386936 + 386937 = 386938

20.5 miles round trip. (That's the seller, not me.) He was a pretty chatty fellow (and we had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-14, 04:54 AM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,047,878
Posted By smontanaro

Cool bike, great story, Robbie.

Cool bike, great story, Robbie.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-14, 04:31 PM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,047,878
Posted By smontanaro

'79 Jim Redcay. If nothing falls off, I'll be...

'79 Jim Redcay. If nothing falls off, I'll be riding it in iab's ride tomorrow.

http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=375490&d=1397860271
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-13, 08:48 PM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,047,878
Posted By smontanaro

I'm certainly no Cannondale expert, so I can't...

I'm certainly no Cannondale expert, so I can't really say how special it might be. The SR800 was behind the SR900 and SR1000 in their road bike lineup in 1986. Interestingly enough, complete SR800...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-13, 06:42 PM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,047,878
Posted By smontanaro

This won't be a classic ride for long. I bought...

This won't be a classic ride for long. I bought it for the components. 1986 Cannondale SR800 with mostly Campy components. Phil hubs, Rally RD, Super Record crank, Cinelli stem and bars, Specialized...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-13, 08:26 PM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,047,878
Posted By smontanaro

Not nearly as nice as the other bikes posted...

Not nearly as nice as the other bikes posted recently, but here's a Trek 520 I just built up as a fixed gear commuter. It started out as a $75 CL find bibliobob pointed me at. At this point I think...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-13, 02:43 PM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,047,878
Posted By smontanaro

Trusting soul. What made you sure your bike...

Trusting soul. What made you sure your bike wouldn't go for a dip? :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-13, 07:46 PM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,047,878
Posted By smontanaro

I'm guessing you could recoup much of the cost of...

I'm guessing you could recoup much of the cost of the bike if you sold that front wheel. :-)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-13, 05:24 AM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,047,878
Posted By smontanaro

Works for me!

Works for me!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-13, 02:59 PM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,047,878
Posted By smontanaro

Bought this Bianchi a couple years ago, stripped...

Bought this Bianchi a couple years ago, stripped the Campy parts from it for my Medici. I had the frame sitting around, not sure what I was going to do with it. My son, Chris, had been riding a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-13, 08:58 AM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,047,878
Posted By smontanaro

Wow! I would love to have a 3Rensho. Great find!

Wow! I would love to have a 3Rensho. Great find!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-12, 09:26 AM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,047,878
Posted By smontanaro

Cool. I like that chainguard. What's that...

Cool. I like that chainguard. What's that lever-ish thing on the front side of the seat tube?

I wasn't even aware that Tunturi made bikes (stupid American that I am). I do remember they made a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-12, 04:07 PM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,047,878
Posted By smontanaro

This build has a story, and I don't come out...

This build has a story, and I don't come out looking all that talented when all is said and done... The Medici fought me tooth-and-nail during the acquisition of parts and the actual build. I bought...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-12, 11:10 AM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,047,878
Posted By smontanaro

Medici Pro Strada

First shake-down ride this morning... (still with the small inline images - don't know why...)

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-12, 09:53 AM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,047,878
Posted By smontanaro

I'm not sure how that would help. I believe...

I'm not sure how that would help. I believe "reference locally" just means that the BB server pulls the remote URL once, then stores it on its hard drive. Here's a test of that:
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Here, on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-12, 09:51 AM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,047,878
Posted By smontanaro

I'm not sure how that would help. I believe...

I'm not sure how that would help. I believe "reference locally" just means that the BB server pulls the remote URL once, then stores it on its hard drive. Here's a test of that:
281131

Here, on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-12, 08:39 AM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,047,878
Posted By smontanaro

Sorry to experiment here. This is just a copy...

Sorry to experiment here. This is just a copy image URL from Picasa...

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edit: That sucks. The image I referred to is 480x800. I just used the "copy image URL" in Chrome, then pasted that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-12, 06:18 AM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,047,878
Posted By smontanaro

Dang. Picasa must just be giving me the...

Dang. Picasa must just be giving me the thumbnail. I just used the IMG tag with the https://... URL in the midst. I'll keep horsing around with it.

Thx
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-12, 05:37 AM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,047,878
Posted By smontanaro

Hmmm... I upload photos to Picasa. I don't...

Hmmm... I upload photos to Picasa. I don't understand how I would attach an image from Picasa (or Flickr) in any different fashion. Here, I used the upload feature and referenced a Picasa shot of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-12, 03:38 AM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,047,878
Posted By smontanaro

No, I just uploaded it off my hard drive using...

No, I just uploaded it off my hard drive using this little icon: 280910
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-12, 02:49 PM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,047,878
Posted By smontanaro

My "new" RRB. Kind of a hodge-podge parts-wise...

My "new" RRB. Kind of a hodge-podge parts-wise (though basically full Campy). The frame is in nice shape. I know this will seem odd to many, but this is also the first bike I have ever owned with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-12, 05:36 AM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,047,878
Posted By smontanaro

Looks cool. I've never heard of Miele (honey)...

Looks cool. I've never heard of Miele (honey) before, except for the vacuum cleaners. :-) I'm sure it will be a good starting point. I wouldn't get rid of it, but then, I'm acquiring vintage steel...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-12, 05:13 AM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,047,878
Posted By smontanaro

Indeed!

Indeed!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-12, 10:23 AM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,047,878
Posted By smontanaro

Wait a minute... You're out grabbing lunch and...

Wait a minute... You're out grabbing lunch and buy that bike? Or you saw that bike?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-12, 07:56 AM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,047,878
Posted By smontanaro

Nice "beater". :D I'm not sure how a Serotta...

Nice "beater". :D I'm not sure how a Serotta could ever fly under-the-radar, at least with its decals intact.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-12, 12:22 PM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,047,878
Posted By smontanaro

Very nice. Get rid of the splash tape...

Very nice. Get rid of the splash tape (http://raydobbins.com/splash/splash.htm) and you'll really have something. :D
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