How about (only) 1985?
11-06-16, 08:21 PM
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N = '96 Colnago C40, '04 Wilier Alpe D'Huez, '10 Colnago EPS, '85 Merckx Pro, '89 Merckx Century, '86 Tommasini Professional, '04 Teschner Aero FX Pro, '05 Alan Carbon Cross, '86 De Rosa Professional, '82 Colnago Super, '95 Gios Compact Pro, '95 Carrera Zeus, '84 Basso Gap, ‘89 Cinelli Supercorsa, ‘83 Bianchi Specialissima, ‘VO Randonneur, Ritchey Breakaway Steel, '84 Paletti Super Prestige, Heron Randonneur
11-19-16, 08:50 AM
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Had a few 85's go through my hands and seem more drawn to them because it's my birth year. The only one I've kept and will be keeping for quite some time.
1985 Chris Kvale
1985 Chris Kvale
11-19-16, 09:11 AM
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85 Gios Pro
85 Gios Torino Professional with 26000 miles all original cobalt blue paint and decals.
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11-19-16, 12:01 PM
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I have a number of MIEL bicycles from the mid-1980s.
Here's one with non-indexed Shimano N600 parts on a Columbus SL frameset.
Miele Columbus SL Frame by Miele Man, on Flickr
Cheers
Here's one with non-indexed Shimano N600 parts on a Columbus SL frameset.
Miele Columbus SL Frame by Miele Man, on FlickrCheers
11-19-16, 12:29 PM
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11-19-16, 01:45 PM
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I have a 1985 Fuji Sagres. It's a low end bike, but it has a surprisingly light triple butted frame. I've added downtube shifters, extension-free brake levers, modern 700c wheels, a (1970s) crank with alloy chain rings, and a few other upgrades. It ended up being not too expensive thanks to bike co-ops and used parts, and it's a nice, fun, comfortable bike. I believe 1985 was one of the last years Fujis were still made in Japan.
11-19-16, 02:59 PM
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I would think an early Cannondale would be an appropriate addition. Although in my mind 1985 bikes are "modern".... the era of aluminum frames, indexed shifters, aero components and clipless pedals.
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11-19-16, 03:03 PM
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1985 Trek 760 w/ original Campagnolo Victory groupset and Concor saddle
11-19-16, 03:49 PM
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1985 Raleigh Team USA all original
NOS Benotto bar tape added
NOS Benotto bar tape added
11-20-16, 09:42 AM
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Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, repaint by CyclArt. 3rd owner. Decided to take some liberty (as it's a repaint) for the sake of ridability, namely 48/34 crankset. (and always nice to have a friend in the kitchen). Century geometry, SLX, and tubies make it a cloud-like ride.
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11-22-16, 08:51 PM
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1985 Schwinn Cimarron
1985 Panasonic Pro ATB
1985 Panasonic Pro ATB
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Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride - JFK
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11-22-16, 09:03 PM
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Dig that group and contrast. Don't know if you want them free for the taking, but I have an NOS pair of black curved Modolo d.t. shift levers. Composite type. I purchased them for an '85 Basso build but decided against using them. (Acquired some Campy period stuff from our own RobbieTunes.)
11-23-16, 01:05 PM
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My Panasonic Team Europe 2 1985.
11-23-16, 02:20 PM
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11-23-16, 04:05 PM
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Fin de siècle of C & V.
State of the art 1985. Built in November 1985 (stamped on frame).
By 1986, it is outdated.
French aeronautical aluminum tubing, both threaded and bonded, and thus called “glued and screwed.” Seatpost is 25mm.
This bike was given to me by a friend-of-a-friend, who said he was going to trash it, but remembered I “liked old bikes.” Wow. He has an open beer tab with me for years to come.
It came with last-gasp friction Super Record, sew-ups and Victory hubs. I swapped out the wheel set for a Dura-Ace 7400 pair built by Wheelsmith in 1985. I had ‘em, and they're period correct.
The brake levers are not period correct, but so much more comfortable. Nice to get cables out of the way.
I’m truly a C&V rider, and this bike is the Newest, both in terms of the year made and my ownership. I've had it just over a month. It’s really, really very nice to ride! ! !
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1963 Hetchins Mountain King
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* 1971 Gitane Super Corsa (crashed)
* rebuilt as upright cruiser
1971 Gitane Super Corsa #2 (sweet replacement)
1980 Ritchey Road Touring (The Grail Bike)
1982 Tom Ritchey Everest
(replacing stolen 1981 TR Everest custom)
1982 Tom Ritchey McKinley (touring pickup truck)
1985 ALAN Record (Glued & Screwed. A gift.)
1959 Hilton Wrigley Connoisseur (my favorite!)
1963 Hetchins Mountain King
1971 Gitane Tour de France (original owner)
* 1971 Gitane Super Corsa (crashed)
* rebuilt as upright cruiser
1971 Gitane Super Corsa #2 (sweet replacement)
1980 Ritchey Road Touring (The Grail Bike)
1982 Tom Ritchey Everest
(replacing stolen 1981 TR Everest custom)
1982 Tom Ritchey McKinley (touring pickup truck)
1985 ALAN Record (Glued & Screwed. A gift.)
11-23-16, 08:18 PM
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11-24-16, 07:40 AM
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The bars are original, although tilted up some to give those nice ramps.
The ride is surprising. The angles are very tight. Those 25mm Contis just barely clear. I was considering the 26mm Compass tires, but the clearance is just too tight.
I was expecting a more flexy ride, but it is not. And I'm over 200 lbs. It has been a surprise to me, not to mention a great pleasure. It is a "go-fast" bike, fer sure.
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1959 Hilton Wrigley Connoisseur (my favorite!)
1963 Hetchins Mountain King
1971 Gitane Tour de France (original owner)
* 1971 Gitane Super Corsa (crashed)
* rebuilt as upright cruiser
1971 Gitane Super Corsa #2 (sweet replacement)
1980 Ritchey Road Touring (The Grail Bike)
1982 Tom Ritchey Everest
(replacing stolen 1981 TR Everest custom)
1982 Tom Ritchey McKinley (touring pickup truck)
1985 ALAN Record (Glued & Screwed. A gift.)
1959 Hilton Wrigley Connoisseur (my favorite!)
1963 Hetchins Mountain King
1971 Gitane Tour de France (original owner)
* 1971 Gitane Super Corsa (crashed)
* rebuilt as upright cruiser
1971 Gitane Super Corsa #2 (sweet replacement)
1980 Ritchey Road Touring (The Grail Bike)
1982 Tom Ritchey Everest
(replacing stolen 1981 TR Everest custom)
1982 Tom Ritchey McKinley (touring pickup truck)
1985 ALAN Record (Glued & Screwed. A gift.)
11-25-16, 03:49 PM
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85 was a very good year
Pics of 85 Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra with what I am told are very rare Mavic MA40s with "Mavic 85" logo? Bike is mainly super record equiped with a couple exceptions (pedals and brake levers)
11-26-16, 08:16 PM
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Sizzlin' hot~
Dig that group and contrast. Don't know if you want them free for the taking, but I have an NOS pair of black curved Modolo d.t. shift levers. Composite type. I purchased them for an '85 Basso build but decided against using them. (Acquired some Campy period stuff from our own RobbieTunes.)
Dig that group and contrast. Don't know if you want them free for the taking, but I have an NOS pair of black curved Modolo d.t. shift levers. Composite type. I purchased them for an '85 Basso build but decided against using them. (Acquired some Campy period stuff from our own RobbieTunes.)
I'll try to get more detailed pictures up soon. It's a good looking bike from 20 feet, but as you get closer you start to see the flaking decals & bad chrome. Still, it's a nice rider for a $25 thrift store rescue.
