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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-23, 07:34 AM
Replies: 3,247
Views: 417,032
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

I don't mean to be contrary nor difficult. But...

I don't mean to be contrary nor difficult. But consider the debate about gluing procedures and techniques in the last 20+ posts. They are enough to scare-off many first-time tubular users simply...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-23, 04:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 302
Posted By kunsunoke

They're not carbon tubeless rims, but I have...

They're not carbon tubeless rims, but I have fitted a 27mm ghetto road tubeless setup onto a De Rosa Neo Pro carbon bike, and another ghetto tubeless setup onto a Maruishi RX-5. Both bikes had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-23, 10:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,181
Posted By shoota

Ah, yes, well that's a different question then. ...

Ah, yes, well that's a different question then.
Another thing to consider, from experience, is that while a 28 might fit, getting it past the bb/chainstay brige area can be difficult because 28s...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-23, 10:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,181
Posted By t2p

just an FYI - I have 25mm Conti GP5K’s mounted on...

just an FYI - I have 25mm Conti GP5K’s mounted on Campy Omega 19 rims - they measure close to 23mm (inflated to approx 100 psi)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-23, 10:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,181
Posted By noglider

Do you have the wheels and brakes yet? You can...

Do you have the wheels and brakes yet? You can test tires by mounting the brakes and then trying.

If all you can fit are 25mm tires, you should know that different model tires give more or less...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-23, 07:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,078
Posted By Lattz

I also believe it's an aftermarket chrome since...

I also believe it's an aftermarket chrome since the surface quality varies between parts where (on most frames) there would be paint vs. where chrome is usually exposed. If the factory decided to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-23, 05:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,078
Posted By Lattz

Yeah, guys came a long way from "artisan...

Yeah, guys came a long way from "artisan builders" (just like the rest back then) to a conglomerate.

I think, lacking the squashing on the tube, it might have been a prototype or other...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-23, 03:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,078
Posted By Lattz

ncracing72 it's a really nice one, no question, I...

ncracing72 it's a really nice one, no question, I think it might be aftermarket chrome, but I also have vague memories of at least one kind of atypical Pinarello where only the lugs were painted (I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-23, 03:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,078
Posted By JohnDThompson

French thread Cinelli shells had "S.C. FRANCE"...

French thread Cinelli shells had "S.C. FRANCE" cast into the branding:
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-23, 01:29 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,078
Posted By unworthy1

thanks for this visual, JohnD. I'm almost tempted...

thanks for this visual, JohnD. I'm almost tempted to start a "show us your..." thread to collect some more examples of these custom-cast Cinelli bits.

I'm sure I have seen a number of other...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-23, 04:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,078
Posted By Andrew_G

I suspect that the Pinarello fork is original. In...

I suspect that the Pinarello fork is original. In any case, it appears to be perfectly sized for the frame. Note that without the headset, the bottom end of the threads is about 1cm above the top...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-23, 02:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,078
Posted By Andrew_G

I owned a Pinarello Record bicycle which I bought...

I owned a Pinarello Record bicycle which I bought as a new frameset in September of 1979. I rode it for 13 years. My frameset's mechanical features matched those of my 1979 Pinarello catalog.

I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-23, 02:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,078
Posted By unworthy1

well that's a beauty of a chrome Pinarello frame,...

well that's a beauty of a chrome Pinarello frame, congrats on owning it!
Only other clue, but one for the Pina experts: the BB shell is clearly a "custom casting" of a Cinelli SCM shell which has...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-23, 12:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,078
Posted By Robvolz

chrome looks damn good to me. But, if you...

chrome looks damn good to me.

But, if you really need, I know a place that does bikes for $200
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-23, 12:15 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,132
Posted By Robvolz

Google family plating in St Louis. they even...

Google family plating in St Louis.

they even quote bikes and parts in their price sheet.


I have seen examples of entire frames they have done.

plus they understand just lugs and/or socks....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-22, 12:33 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,132
Posted By Robvolz

Chrome question, has anybody used these people?

Oregon used to have many good chrome plating shops. Then the EPA cracked down due to ground-water issues, air quality was another thing. The one shop in Oregon City actually ships the goods to be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-21, 11:46 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 14,094
Posted By pandaparry

Some more examples

One of my favorite topics 😁. I have 8 pinarellos at home (one Montello SL at shop and a 91 pinarello titan road coming this Sunday). For most I have some clear indication of the year. I always hoped...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-17, 01:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,039
Posted By rjhammett

There is a local guy that has powder coated a few...

There is a local guy that has powder coated a few frames for me. I have seen frames that were powder coated 'chrome' that look very nice. Thought I would mention it if you wanted to go the 'chrome'...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-16, 04:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,773
Posted By RobbieTunes

Tops: I actually preferred the no-vinyl decals,...

Tops: I actually preferred the no-vinyl decals, just the decal, and then clear coat.
I've done that on a couple of higher-end bikes for other people, over the OEM paint or on new paint (not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-07, 09:30 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,221
Posted By John E

That is the first time I have ever seen brifters...

That is the first time I have ever seen brifters with toeclips. :)

This thread reminds me of classic car restorers and collectors, who fall into three broad and over-generalized categories:
1)...
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