Winter build #1: la bella Mirella
03-19-15, 08:32 AM
#1
Death fork? Naaaah!!
Thread Starter
Winter build #1: la bella Mirella
The before pictures and the tale of how this bike came to me can be found here:
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...d-me-home.html
It's been a little over a year.
More pictures to follow; it's bloody cold and blowing half a gale.
Top
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...d-me-home.html
It's been a little over a year.
More pictures to follow; it's bloody cold and blowing half a gale.
Top
__________________
You know it's going to be a good day when the stem and seatpost come right out.
(looking for a picture and not seeing it? Thank the Photobucket fiasco.PM me and I'll link it up.)
You know it's going to be a good day when the stem and seatpost come right out.
(looking for a picture and not seeing it? Thank the Photobucket fiasco.PM me and I'll link it up.)
03-19-15, 03:03 PM
#2
Photographer
Join Date: May 2006
Location: The other Cape, Cape Ann
Posts: 3,116
Mentioned: 27 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 105 Post(s)
Liked 98 Times
in
53 Posts
Beautiful job Top, you know I'm a Mirella fan. Now put some snow tires on that baby and you'll be all ready for the CCRT in April!
Scott
Scott
__________________
ClassicFuji.posthaven.com.archive
IG @scottryder.surf.cycle
IG @scottryder.fine.art
ClassicFuji.posthaven.com.archive
IG @scottryder.surf.cycle
IG @scottryder.fine.art
03-19-15, 04:53 PM
#3
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Wherever
Posts: 16,748
Mentioned: 92 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 556 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 132 Times
in
78 Posts
That cleaned up beautifully, Top. Very nice job.
Full 'Yolo and an Ideale saddle. You got a steal on that package.
Interesting it came with a 26.4 seat post.
Full 'Yolo and an Ideale saddle. You got a steal on that package.
Interesting it came with a 26.4 seat post.
03-19-15, 05:16 PM
#4
feros ferio
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: www.ci.encinitas.ca.us
Posts: 21,796
Bikes: 1959 Capo Modell Campagnolo; 1960 Capo Sieger (2); 1962 Carlton Franco Suisse; 1970 Peugeot UO-8; 1982 Bianchi Campione d'Italia; 1988 Schwinn Project KOM-10;
Mentioned: 44 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1392 Post(s)
Liked 1,324 Times
in
836 Posts
Same as my 1959 Capo, which is how I knew it was straight gauge instead of butted. (The 1960, which has the typical double butted top and down tubes and single butted (bottom end only) seat tube, takes a 27.2mm seatpost.)
__________________
"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
03-25-15, 07:58 AM
#6
Death fork? Naaaah!!
Thread Starter
MUCH better weather today, so more pictures:
NR coupled to Soma's VERY long cage.....
...working with Red Clover Components tripleizer should make hills a snap! (thank you, Jon.)
Pedals cleaned up nicely.....
...as did brake calipers......
...and headset. Hubs were anther matter, though.
The rear got pretty clean....
...but the front was another story.
Dia-Compe 204 hoods work well with the NR levers.
And now a teaser for the next post:
Top
NR coupled to Soma's VERY long cage.....
...working with Red Clover Components tripleizer should make hills a snap! (thank you, Jon.)
Pedals cleaned up nicely.....
...as did brake calipers......
...and headset. Hubs were anther matter, though.
The rear got pretty clean....
...but the front was another story.
Dia-Compe 204 hoods work well with the NR levers.
And now a teaser for the next post:
Top
__________________
You know it's going to be a good day when the stem and seatpost come right out.
(looking for a picture and not seeing it? Thank the Photobucket fiasco.PM me and I'll link it up.)
You know it's going to be a good day when the stem and seatpost come right out.
(looking for a picture and not seeing it? Thank the Photobucket fiasco.PM me and I'll link it up.)
03-26-15, 10:28 AM
#8
Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: The Foothills of California
Posts: 99
Bikes: '73 Raleigh RRA,'81 Team/Pro Miyatas, '83 Mercian Vincitore, '85 E.M Corsa, '85 Cherubim, '85 Raleigh Prestige, '89/90 3Rensho, '85 Allez, '86 Bertoni, '90 GL Ventoux, '91 RB-2/RB-1, '92 Bianchi SBX,'92 Miyata 914/714, '98 Colnago Decor, '98 GT Force
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Liked 16 Times
in
6 Posts
beautiful mirella! like to ask you if you were able to extract the quill stem from the head tube. I do have one mirella a totally beat up bike that I bought recently & that I'm going to restore it anytime soon, but my concern is that the stem needs to have a 9.5mm hex for me to be able to remove it. Any advice from your end is truly appreciated.
03-26-15, 10:53 AM
#9
Death fork? Naaaah!!
Thread Starter
The 3ttt Record stem on my bike takes a 7mm hex.
I see you also have a Nishiki Medalist; not a lot of those around.
Top
I see you also have a Nishiki Medalist; not a lot of those around.
Top
__________________
You know it's going to be a good day when the stem and seatpost come right out.
(looking for a picture and not seeing it? Thank the Photobucket fiasco.PM me and I'll link it up.)
You know it's going to be a good day when the stem and seatpost come right out.
(looking for a picture and not seeing it? Thank the Photobucket fiasco.PM me and I'll link it up.)
03-27-15, 05:05 PM
#10
Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: The Foothills of California
Posts: 99
Bikes: '73 Raleigh RRA,'81 Team/Pro Miyatas, '83 Mercian Vincitore, '85 E.M Corsa, '85 Cherubim, '85 Raleigh Prestige, '89/90 3Rensho, '85 Allez, '86 Bertoni, '90 GL Ventoux, '91 RB-2/RB-1, '92 Bianchi SBX,'92 Miyata 914/714, '98 Colnago Decor, '98 GT Force
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Liked 16 Times
in
6 Posts
I did solve this problem yesterday by using a triangular file to make my 8mm hex smaller. Now I can freely start with my restoration. Well, I got this Nishiki Medalist from a bike recycler a couple of years ago. I love it and really amazed on how lighter this bike compare to my other bikes.
03-27-15, 08:30 PM
#11
Death fork? Naaaah!!
Thread Starter
__________________
You know it's going to be a good day when the stem and seatpost come right out.
(looking for a picture and not seeing it? Thank the Photobucket fiasco.PM me and I'll link it up.)
You know it's going to be a good day when the stem and seatpost come right out.
(looking for a picture and not seeing it? Thank the Photobucket fiasco.PM me and I'll link it up.)
Last edited by top506; 04-27-15 at 04:35 PM.
03-27-15, 09:55 PM
#12
is just a real cool dude
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: The Thumb, MI
Posts: 3,165
Mentioned: 12 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 31 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 32 Times
in
14 Posts
Dang that thing purrrdy. Still showing my age with C&V as I've never heard of the Mirella name. School this young padawan.
03-27-15, 10:39 PM
#13
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: NYC+NNJ
Posts: 1,302
Bikes: i don't have a bike. a few frames, forks and some parts. that's all
Mentioned: 6 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 54 Post(s)
Liked 52 Times
in
33 Posts
abso*spark*routely gorgeous.
loving the tweaks i.e) long cage, triplizer yet C&V. beautiful frame as well.
thanks for sharing!
loving the tweaks i.e) long cage, triplizer yet C&V. beautiful frame as well.
thanks for sharing!
03-27-15, 11:16 PM
#14
52psi
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Tucson, AZ
Posts: 4,015
Bikes: Schwinn Volare ('78); Raleigh Competition GS ('79)
Mentioned: 29 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 790 Post(s)
Liked 802 Times
in
391 Posts
Wow. Just wow.
__________________
A race bike in any era is a highly personal choice that at its "best" balances the requirements of fit, weight, handling, durability and cost tempered by the willingness to toss it and oneself down the pavement at considerable speed. ~Bandera
A race bike in any era is a highly personal choice that at its "best" balances the requirements of fit, weight, handling, durability and cost tempered by the willingness to toss it and oneself down the pavement at considerable speed. ~Bandera
04-27-15, 04:19 PM
#15
Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: The Foothills of California
Posts: 99
Bikes: '73 Raleigh RRA,'81 Team/Pro Miyatas, '83 Mercian Vincitore, '85 E.M Corsa, '85 Cherubim, '85 Raleigh Prestige, '89/90 3Rensho, '85 Allez, '86 Bertoni, '90 GL Ventoux, '91 RB-2/RB-1, '92 Bianchi SBX,'92 Miyata 914/714, '98 Colnago Decor, '98 GT Force
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Liked 16 Times
in
6 Posts
like to know if your mirella bike takes a 700c wheelset? mine is 27 & thinking about lacing it with a 700c. I just don't know if with this plan, I will need a longer reach caliper brakes. thanks!
04-27-15, 04:31 PM
#16
Death fork? Naaaah!!
Thread Starter
FWIW she had her shakedown last weekend on the CCRT, about 47 miles total. Still have a little dialing in to do on the drivetrain but a nice ride overall.
Top
__________________
You know it's going to be a good day when the stem and seatpost come right out.
(looking for a picture and not seeing it? Thank the Photobucket fiasco.PM me and I'll link it up.)
You know it's going to be a good day when the stem and seatpost come right out.
(looking for a picture and not seeing it? Thank the Photobucket fiasco.PM me and I'll link it up.)
10-20-15, 03:45 PM
#17
Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: The Foothills of California
Posts: 99
Bikes: '73 Raleigh RRA,'81 Team/Pro Miyatas, '83 Mercian Vincitore, '85 E.M Corsa, '85 Cherubim, '85 Raleigh Prestige, '89/90 3Rensho, '85 Allez, '86 Bertoni, '90 GL Ventoux, '91 RB-2/RB-1, '92 Bianchi SBX,'92 Miyata 914/714, '98 Colnago Decor, '98 GT Force
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Liked 16 Times
in
6 Posts
my mirella leri project is done & it's ready to roll. 
10-20-15, 04:05 PM
#18
Senior Member
Nice job Top506 ! Cleaned up very well. Went back and read the story again. Be sure and ride it over to the LBS so they know it went to a great home. They will continue to send others out the door with you, even if you complain
Is that FRESH snow ? This year ? Now ? I am not ready for snow pics...
Is that FRESH snow ? This year ? Now ? I am not ready for snow pics...
10-20-15, 04:14 PM
#19
Banned.
Join Date: May 2011
Location: on the beach
Posts: 4,816
Bikes: '73 falcon sr, '76 grand record, '84 davidson
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 59 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 22 Times
in
17 Posts
Originally Posted by top506
Dia-Compe 204 hoods work well with the NR levers.
did you keep the campy brake shoes, and if so, which pads did you use and how did the installation go?
10-20-15, 04:21 PM
#20
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 143
Bikes: 83 Bianchi Sport SS | 85 Centurion Ironman | 86 Accordo RS | 87 Le Mans RS | 89 Ironman Expert | 89 Ironman Master | 2001 Bianchi Pista
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4 Post(s)
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
beautiful bike :-)
10-20-15, 05:13 PM
#21
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: New Zealand
Posts: 1,053
Bikes: Gunnar, Shogun, Concorde, F Moser, Pete Tansley, Rocky Mtn, Diamant, Krapf, Marin, Avanti, Winora, Emmelle, Ken Evans
Mentioned: 5 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 275 Post(s)
Liked 417 Times
in
218 Posts
So beautiful. I bet it rides great too
10-20-15, 07:12 PM
#22
Death fork? Naaaah!!
Thread Starter
Nice job Top506 ! Cleaned up very well. Went back and read the story again. Be sure and ride it over to the LBS so they know it went to a great home. They will continue to send others out the door with you, even if you complain
Is that FRESH snow ? This year ? Now ? I am not ready for snow pics...
Is that FRESH snow ? This year ? Now ? I am not ready for snow pics...
Pictures were shot in March. We've been spit on a little but no real snow so far.
Top
__________________
You know it's going to be a good day when the stem and seatpost come right out.
(looking for a picture and not seeing it? Thank the Photobucket fiasco.PM me and I'll link it up.)
You know it's going to be a good day when the stem and seatpost come right out.
(looking for a picture and not seeing it? Thank the Photobucket fiasco.PM me and I'll link it up.)
10-20-15, 07:53 PM
#23
Senior Member
The LBS and I have a mutual referral arrangement, since our product lines and customer base don't tend to cross. AND we get together Friday afternoons for a beer or three and ***** about our customers.
Pictures were shot in March. We've been spit on a little but no real snow so far.
Top
Pictures were shot in March. We've been spit on a little but no real snow so far.
Top
Sounds like a nice life... The LBS that I used to work for still lets me get sales at employee discounts and asks me if I want "old stuff"that customers discard. Most times I say yes, but no bikes so far.
again, nice bike for your collection.
