Flaunt your bike with oversized steel tubing
01-10-19, 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by styggno1
I do have a lot of steel bikes (about 30 and of which at least 17-18 are ready to use) and/but If someone twisted my arm really hard and I had to choose only one bike to use a Merckx MX Leader would be my choice. There are others that are more important to me and/or are better looking - but this one would be my choice if I had to loose the rest.
But I understand your sentiment, styggno. Mine was just a bit small for it to be a perfect fit and that was what made it expendable.
01-10-19, 04:59 PM
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I have a few around here.
Colnago- Elegant EL-OS Wordperfect
DSCN5828_2 by gomango1849, on Flickr
John Hollands EL-OS
4077123088_1a9af77120_b by gomango1849, on Flickr
Serotta CSI
Fun CSI! by gomango1849, on Flickr
Probably would consider my Della Santa as OS as well, I reckon'.
Colnago- Elegant EL-OS Wordperfect
DSCN5828_2 by gomango1849, on FlickrJohn Hollands EL-OS
4077123088_1a9af77120_b by gomango1849, on FlickrSerotta CSI
Fun CSI! by gomango1849, on FlickrProbably would consider my Della Santa as OS as well, I reckon'.
01-10-19, 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by northbend
I had hit a threshold with my wife with 8 bikes in my collection and I want her to be happy.
I'm working on that.
Honest.
01-10-19, 05:43 PM
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here's my 93ish Bianchi EL-OS frame hanging in a bike shop in Italy, where it was on display for 20+ years until i bought it. still undecided how to build it.
01-10-19, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by reissue59
I have a Stelvio. Can't find any info on it
01-10-19, 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Spaghetti Legs
1995 Carrera - Columbus EL with "Carrera" on the sticker, so I think it is a variant of OS. different tube diameters than my EL Ciöcc. Ovalized at the bottom bracket. It's on my list of "take to my grave" bikes.
01-10-19, 07:56 PM
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My 1985 Masi (Milano) 3v "Volumetrica"
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01-11-19, 10:13 AM
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Did I mention that I like MXL...?
And even if it does not feel right saying it - this frame together with the 2009/10 carbon Super Record 11 cranks gives a feeling of direct connection in an almost scary way. I love my old alu Record cranks all the way from the early 60ies and up - but this frame/crank combo transfers energy in a totally different manner. It makes me feel fast. Even when not...
And even if it does not feel right saying it - this frame together with the 2009/10 carbon Super Record 11 cranks gives a feeling of direct connection in an almost scary way. I love my old alu Record cranks all the way from the early 60ies and up - but this frame/crank combo transfers energy in a totally different manner. It makes me feel fast. Even when not...
01-11-19, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by kohl57
My 1985 Masi (Milano) 3v "Volumetrica"
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01-11-19, 02:12 PM
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1992 PDG Series 7
1992 Paramount Series 7 This is a new to me bike and I haven't been through it yet, but it appears to be all original (except tires) and in quite good shape.
01-11-19, 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by kohl57
My 1985 Masi (Milano) 3v "Volumetrica"
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Pretty bike, for sure.
01-11-19, 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Spaghetti Legs
1995 Carrera - Columbus EL with "Carrera" on the sticker, so I think it is a variant of OS. different tube diameters than my EL Ciöcc. Ovalized at the bottom bracket. It's on my list of "take to my grave" bikes.
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01-11-19, 06:33 PM
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MY first Campion Specialissma X5 Super Corsa De Italia Mondiale. I got it as a frame only built it up
my second Champion Specialissma X5 Super Corsa De Italia Mondiale. For some reason I don't a lot of pics of this bike. This is more or less how I got it from the seller and it is much different these days.
My '90 Campion Del Specialissma X6 OR Corsa Del Cross. This is built with MAX OR tubing
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01-11-19, 06:37 PM
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My 1985 Nishiki International. It's had some modifications after the seatpost-lug cracked, so while it was being repaired they also added a braze-on fd mount, and internal rear-brake routing.
Made from Tange LD, and currently sporting Dura-ace 7700.
Made from Tange LD, and currently sporting Dura-ace 7700.
01-11-19, 10:39 PM
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1992 MASI 3V Barcelona Olympics
Interesting thread. I apologize for the poor photograph and will post a better one when I'm able.
MASI (mondonico contract builds) made 200 of these to commemorate their victories at the olympics.
I plan to build it with a mixture of C-Record and Chorus 8 speed bits.
MASI (mondonico contract builds) made 200 of these to commemorate their victories at the olympics.
I plan to build it with a mixture of C-Record and Chorus 8 speed bits.
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Custom by Jon Tallerico. 2004.
01-12-19, 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Wildwood
Custom by Jon Tallerico. 2004.
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01-12-19, 09:32 AM
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Dedacciai Zero-Uno, ovalized at the BB
Columbus XCR
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01-12-19, 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Bianchigirll
Pretty. Am I the only one unfamiliar with the maker? What tubing?
I contacted him when his frame building biz was associated with a shop in the SF Bay Area, Los Altos.
It is mixed Columbus, fastback stays, slight upslope on TT, 1 1/8 headtube.
I had to have a bike with cream panels.
Purchased to be my 'forever bike' with slightly shorter TT than I normally ride. 15 years later, it still has the long stem & setback post with saddle slammed, so no skeletal shrinking yet. My newer bikes don't get too many miles, I am addicted to vintage with tubulars. But if I had to choose 1 keeper, this one should fit me into my 90s. I've also been acquiring 58cm vintage bikes that should fit me for life.
edit: the custom build experience with Jon was outstanding. I would highly recommend him. I think he won a NAHBS award recently.
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01-12-19, 10:09 AM
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Here's a pic of Jon's NAHBS winner, appropriate for an oversized tube thread, no less.
Jon is in the middle.
01-12-19, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Wildwood
Here's a pic of Jon's NAHBS winner, appropriate for an oversized tube thread, no less.
Jon is in the middle.
01-12-19, 12:03 PM
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