Originally Posted by
BentLink
Why are the zip ties in the down tube? Looks like an old computer, maybe? Don't scratch the Celeste removing those!
Enjoy the ride!
Yes, from old computer. Guy told me his Dad went all the way with all kind of gadgets. Pictures are exactly as I received the bike (minus saddle as I just could not look at it and took it right off - big old gel seat).
Missus is away all day today, weather promises to be nice - all I have to do is finish my breakfast, walk my dogs and start bringing this gorgeous beast back to life.
I don't think it was ridden much - brake tracks and pads have barely any wear, tires look new, sidewalls are mint, I did not inspect closely but only noticed couple of hairline cracks in black compound - probably because of age. I will likely go with a bit bigger tires (700x20 is just too skinny for me and roads around here) but regardless - they hold ~100PSI overnight with original tubes in them so it will do for now.
I don't want to go very crazy with resto but likely will replace the following over time:
bar tape and saddle - for sure
brakes - want something in silver to match the rest of the group, probably will go with modern Veloce (nice looking and wallet friendly)
brake levers - undecided, may be something in silver and also Campy
Stem - undecided, from short ride yesterday it seem to fit. I have nice Cinelli stem somewhere in silver so will see
Bars - undecided. Condition is rough under the tape and only marking is "Champion"
Pedals - probably little wider MKS touring
Cranks - undecided, seem odd to me to have French part on otherwise Italian group. But I like Stronglight cranks and will likely keep the for now
BB - have to open it up and see cups condition. If they are OK - keep it, if not - sealed unit
Seat post binder - this big ugly Kalloy thing has to go, will measure and get simple recessed bolt