Info needed on old Ferrari...
06-10-13 | 02:38 AM
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Somebody probably just slapped on some decals on a generic racing bike from the lower end of the range. Perhaps even a rattle can repaint, though it's a bit hard to see on your pic. The fork doesn't look original either. Looks like a parts bin special. If it fits you you can probably make a nice beater ride out of it.
06-10-13 | 02:45 AM
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there are other companies in italy using the ferrari name, I think I have even seen a bicycle with that name before.
06-10-13 | 03:06 AM
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Bikes: blue ones.
Anyway, welcome to the forum and if we can help you with any of resto work, just ask!
06-10-13 | 03:13 AM
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Yeah, on a second look... Since Ferrari just means "from Ferrara", a nice, well populated region with a nice capital with the same name in Italy there are plenty of people (and thus companies) in Italy bearing the name.
Anyway, welcome to the forum and if we can help you with any of resto work, just ask!
Anyway, welcome to the forum and if we can help you with any of resto work, just ask!
06-10-13 | 03:40 AM
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Bikes: '93 Cadex CFM3, '84 Repco Nishiki Olympic 12,'87 Peugeot Montblanc, '09 Giant Trance X1, '13 De Rosa R838
not a bad looking bike, can I ask what you paid for it?
On another topic, Porsche used to make some road bikes, a bit overpriced though-
https://shop1.porsche.com/australia/s...he-bike-s.pdds
06-10-13 | 04:02 AM
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Depending what kind of look you're going for, a new saddle and bar tape would look good. At the right price of course...
not a bad looking bike, can I ask what you paid for it?
On another topic, Porsche used to make some road bikes, a bit overpriced though-
https://shop1.porsche.com/australia/s...he-bike-s.pdds
not a bad looking bike, can I ask what you paid for it?
On another topic, Porsche used to make some road bikes, a bit overpriced though-
https://shop1.porsche.com/australia/s...he-bike-s.pdds
Had the cassette and chain replaced because gears were slipping but that's fine now.
Any other general repairs/parts I should be looking to replace soon? Thanks!
06-10-13 | 04:16 AM
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Bikes: '93 Cadex CFM3, '84 Repco Nishiki Olympic 12,'87 Peugeot Montblanc, '09 Giant Trance X1, '13 De Rosa R838
Yea I paid £90... Don't know if that's good or bad but it's lighter than any modern bike at double the price. Going to get bar tape replaced with service, and probably brake hoods and definitely cables as they're...
Had the cassette and chain replaced because gears were slipping but that's fine now.
Any other general repairs/parts I should be looking to replace soon? Thanks!
Had the cassette and chain replaced because gears were slipping but that's fine now.
Any other general repairs/parts I should be looking to replace soon? Thanks!
06-10-13 | 04:35 AM
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It's worth it just being able to say you've got Ferrari! Looks good enough and you say it's light....all the better! Now, how about a picture of the derailleurs, brakes and crank? I think it's a cool find!
06-10-13 | 06:35 AM
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06-10-13 | 07:38 AM
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Sweet, I tried to work out that durifort sticker but was too worn for me to make sense of. I think it's had a lot of parts replaced so I have no idea what's original and what's been added...
06-10-13 | 08:43 AM
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Bikes: A green one, "Ragleigh," or something.
There's a lot of Ferrari- and Porsche-branded stuff out there; sunglasses, sportswear, colognes, totebags, and even some sporting goods like bikes and tennis rackets. It's just stuff made by other companies and stuck with the iconic name to "leverage" the brand; make a little more money out of it. I have personally ridden a "Cadillac" bicycle. It even had properly working brifters.
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06-10-13 | 08:46 AM
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This bike just got labeled Ferrari, not even the correct font... Which is now done as a digital typeface, kind of fun.
06-10-13 | 08:49 AM
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Yea I don't think it's anything to do with ferrari merchandise because the ferrari branding that is associated with the car manufacturer is different... Still telling everyone "I just bought a Ferrari" though lol.
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