Bike Forums - Need help restoring an old Coppi

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Originally Posted by Road Fan (Post 9635765)

Nice clean=up so far. I just noticed you have a broken brake caliper. THAT"S why you keep talking about buying brakes.

At least someone gets it :thumb:

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Originally Posted by SJX426 (Post 9635476)

The levers look like Univeral's. Hoods will be a challenge to find. There is a set on Ebay at the moment. Expect high price. An option is to wrap them in bar tape like the early years.

Hubs look like Camp Tipo.
Pedals look like Layotard
Pump is a Silca - parts are available. Worth keeping and making serviceable.

Found hoods already, just waiting on them to arrive. I am planning to keep the pump, but I doubt it will go on the bike.

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Originally Posted by Road Fan (Post 9634864)

The frame tubing is NOT stainless. If the paint is breached, it will rust. It's also not high-end tubing. These bikes usually ride real well once the bearings are all clean, wheels trued, and sized up for you.

Yes, I realize this. I shot a coat of some clear primer over the areas I worked on so it won't rust.

Bike rides great, the wheels were trued and the fork bearings have been replaced. The guy at the LBS said I can wait until next year to mess around with the crank bearings since they are still in good working order. Also, I am almost the exact size that my father was when he bought the bike (he was about my age at that point), so I fit it very well as is. May make a couple changes though.