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10-15-17, 06:32 PM
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Posted By dadoflam

I concur. The team frames themselves were built...

I concur. The team frames themselves were built from Excel.
10-08-17, 06:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,101
Posted By dadoflam

Thankyou for your help I have since managed to...

Thankyou for your help
I have since managed to track down and speak to the builder of the 1994 Banesto frames - funnily enough the tubing was not Oria but another brand - Oria decals were applied...
06-14-17, 04:08 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 10,897
Posted By dadoflam

To my understanding you are correct - no stamping...

To my understanding you are correct - no stamping means pre 1973.
For some components the stock acquired by Masi CA in 1973 seems to have been made earlier but was the current available stock when...
06-06-17, 04:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,541
Posted By dadoflam

The OP bike is Mig's 1992 bike. From '93 he rode...

The OP bike is Mig's 1992 bike. From '93 he rode Tig welded frames made by Dario. Up to 94 they were made of Oria tubing and for 95 and 96 they both appear have Dyna Lite tubing decals.


At...
05-13-17, 06:37 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 10,897
Posted By dadoflam

Hi Jim The project was certainly an intriguing...

Hi Jim
The project was certainly an intriguing one and perfectly timed to coincide with research being carried out for the 90 years of Masi book so I was able to compare notes with Dom Phipps as it...
05-12-17, 11:27 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 10,897
Posted By dadoflam

While we're throwing 70's Ca Masi info into the...

While we're throwing 70's Ca Masi info into the melting pot I learnt a couple of interesting things recently whilst building a replica of the GC used in the movie Breaking Away. It took a couple of...
05-04-17, 08:32 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 11,869
Posted By dadoflam

Steel Charlie - if it saves you any mental...

Steel Charlie - if it saves you any mental anguish the 1972 project is not for a rider but an OCD therapy project started some years ago - to research and build a period correct 1972 Cinelli SC only...
05-02-17, 04:16 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 11,869
Posted By dadoflam

That's interesting information on the timing of 6...

That's interesting information on the timing of 6 speed - it explains the spacing on my frame nicely - I always wondered. This is the Regina I am intending to fit to the 1972 project.

...
05-02-17, 04:37 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 11,869
Posted By dadoflam

Yes - is that simply year of manufacture? (Seems...

Yes - is that simply year of manufacture? (Seems almost too simple and logical)
05-01-17, 09:50 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 11,869
Posted By dadoflam

My frame was originally spaced at 126mm so I will...

My frame was originally spaced at 126mm so I will continue on that theme and take the asuggestion to work on a 6spd freewheel - probably time I learnt how to re-dish my wheels and move the spacers. ...
05-01-17, 07:12 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 11,869
Posted By dadoflam

I was assuming(?) that 6 speed would not have...

I was assuming(?) that 6 speed would not have been around in 1972 and that 5 speed would have been the norm - maybe not?
05-01-17, 06:39 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 11,869
Posted By dadoflam

1972 Regina ORO Freewheel - what am I looking for?

I am finishing a period correct Cinelli build - 1972. The frame has 126mm dropouts and I want to fit 5 speed Regina ORO freewheel.
Along my project travels a fellow enthusiast emailed me an...
04-10-17, 05:07 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 66,567
Posted By dadoflam

Something just a little more contemporary - my...

Something just a little more contemporary - my 1983 Team Champion mocked up as Paul Sherwen's own La Redoute Team bike as ridden in that year's Paris Roubaix. Mr Sherwen was there on the night and...
02-02-17, 05:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,011
Posted By dadoflam

Last year I had amazing success with two pretty...

Last year I had amazing success with two pretty unlikely shot-in-the-dark requests that I put on forums – I wanted to put together a replica of Paul Sherwen’s 1983 La Redoute Motobecane – expecting a...
02-02-17, 02:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,011
Posted By dadoflam

C Record Strada - 41.5mm C Record Pista (used...

C Record Strada - 41.5mm
C Record Pista (used by some road riders to the lower stack height) - 38.5mm
02-02-17, 06:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,011
Posted By dadoflam

Rob Cobcroft AKA Velo Aficionado is one of a...

Rob Cobcroft AKA Velo Aficionado is one of a group of Bianchi enthusiasts up in Brisbane (Qld, AUS) - he has written a number of very informative pieces about the X4. Certainly worth a read with a...
02-01-17, 07:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,011
Posted By dadoflam

Unworthy - just got the headtube length from the...

Unworthy - just got the headtube length from the frame 'giver' - it is a shade under 140mm - which is pretty short for a 57.
Not sure how to calculate the stack height of a Campy C-Record era...
02-01-17, 02:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,011
Posted By dadoflam

Hi Notworthy PM sent

Hi Notworthy
PM sent
01-31-17, 07:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,011
Posted By dadoflam

Unworthy - Very interested - as you say the crown...

Unworthy - Very interested - as you say the crown is correct and that is going to be a vast improvement over a generic option. framebuilder has given thumbs up in principle
01-31-17, 02:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,011
Posted By dadoflam

Hi Unworthy Hard to tell but is your fork...

Hi Unworthy


Hard to tell but is your fork an X4 model? - crown certainly looks right. If it is I may be very interested - could you post a few pics of the rest of the fork.?
For a lower end...
01-31-17, 06:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,011
Posted By dadoflam

Spare Bianchi X4 fork anyone?

I have just been given a size 57 Bianchi X4 SLX frame - fully restored but minus fork - I'm very excited given the reputation of these frames and the beautiful detailing.
Before I go looking for a...
01-01-17, 09:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,481
Posted By dadoflam

Ok – I made the decision and bought the bike. It...

Ok – I made the decision and bought the bike. It is a Banesto Team bike made by Dario Pegoretti in 1993 and ridden by Jean Francois Bernard during the 1994 season including the TdF where he supported...
12-29-16, 03:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,481
Posted By dadoflam

thanks old's cool - this one falls into category...

thanks old's cool - this one falls into category three - one of about 25 ever made to my knowledge. Still checking the authenticity.
I was definitely counting on a professional repair job - wasn't...
12-29-16, 02:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,481
Posted By dadoflam

Repairs to damaged Tig welded steel frame?

To any tig welded frame experts out there
I am considering buying a rare-ish 90's steel framed bike - tig welded construction. The top tube has been crushed at some point - seller calims it is OK...
12-26-16, 03:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,101
Posted By dadoflam

Can anyone ID these Oria (I think) decals

Hi - hoping someone can help find better images of the Oria tubing decals fitted to Indurain's Pinarello seatube and fork blades for the '94 TdF as per this image.
Going on comments made about what...
12-15-16, 05:44 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 22,912
Posted By dadoflam

From looking at the Team Rider collector's cards...

From looking at the Team Rider collector's cards for La Redoute the 1979 team bikes were the metallic champagne colour - reverting to dark blue in 1980.
Around this time the TC bikes appear to be...
12-11-16, 02:31 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 22,912
Posted By dadoflam

The only thing I am not certain about between my...

The only thing I am not certain about between my bike and the catalogue is the gear cable routing - on my bike the cables run over the BB whilst in the catalogue the cables appear to run under the...
12-11-16, 06:38 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 22,912
Posted By dadoflam

Haven't weighed mine but it feels noticeably...

Haven't weighed mine but it feels noticeably lighter than say my '83 Columbus SL De Rosa Professional equipped with Super Record.
12-11-16, 12:23 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 22,912
Posted By dadoflam

http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p499/Dadoflam/...

http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p499/Dadoflam/Frums%20-%20Motobecane/3425687146_5ba73f2ed1_o_zpsqdqrxs0w.jpg...
12-11-16, 12:15 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 22,912
Posted By dadoflam

According the catalogue from 1983 catalogue the...

According the catalogue from 1983 catalogue the standard Team Champion bikes were equipped same way as the La Redoute Team Champion bikes - Weinmann Carrera brakes, Stronglight cranks, Spidel pedals...
12-09-16, 02:51 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 22,912
Posted By dadoflam

I am the second owner of this bike. The...

I am the second owner of this bike.
The original owner bought it from a bike shop in Sheffield - he cant remember the exact year but he believes it was 1982. The bike shop had bought the bike from...
12-05-16, 04:50 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 22,912
Posted By dadoflam

I understand that Faliero had a preference...

I understand that Faliero had a preference working with 531
12-02-16, 05:39 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 19,109
Posted By dadoflam

1971 Cinelli SC ...

1971 Cinelli SC
http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p499/Dadoflam/Cinelli%2071%20Forum%20Images/CINELLI_SPECIALE_COURSA_031_150626_zpsqxujrrwo.jpg...
11-30-16, 06:53 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 22,912
Posted By dadoflam

Thankyou Verktyg - I think mine is either an '82...

Thankyou Verktyg - I think mine is either an '82 or '83 judging by the catalogue.
There is something nice about these bikes and I am sure there is more to it that just what meets the eye. I would be...
11-30-16, 02:33 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 22,912
Posted By dadoflam

Motobecane Team Champion history - help needed

Hi
I am putting together an exhibition for Tour Downunder in Jan 2017 which will include an early 80's Team La Redoute Motobecane Team Champion - my own recent purchase as it turns out.
Some...
05-08-16, 04:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,889
Posted By dadoflam

I just noticed on Bulgier.net site that the ’82...

I just noticed on Bulgier.net site that the ’82 and ’83 catalogues for Motobecane used the same photos for the Team Champion so [unusually for Moto] possibly no change that year. This is a close up...
05-06-16, 09:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,366
Posted By dadoflam

This is a short write up I put together for a...

This is a short write up I put together for a mint Aabesque we had in an exhibition which included the optional matching panto SR groupset

Created in 1984 in celebration of Colnago's 30th...
05-03-16, 06:41 AM
Replies: 228
Views: 40,718
Posted By dadoflam

[QUOTE=crank_addict;18733514]Trying to slip a...

[QUOTE=crank_addict;18733514]Trying to slip a fast one in on us, eh? lol

But then we have a Masi made French labeled.
Masi built Peugeot for the 28 yr. old Belgian rider Ferdinand Bracke hr....
04-29-16, 09:51 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 40,718
Posted By dadoflam

Bravo ! Colnagos are like blondes – nice but...

Bravo !
Colnagos are like blondes – nice but meh, they’re everywhere – give me something interesting
04-29-16, 06:25 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 17,610
Posted By dadoflam

My pretty exact replica – built with the kind...

My pretty exact replica – built with the kind assistance of Dennis Christopher who still owns one of the movie bikes and Jim Allen who painted the originals. My bucket list Masi would be a pre-1960...
04-22-16, 09:26 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,250
Posted By dadoflam

http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p499/Dadoflam/...

http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p499/Dadoflam/Cinelli%2071%20Forum%20Images/CINELLI_SPECIALE_COURSA_031_150626_zpsqxujrrwo.jpg...
04-20-16, 05:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,889
Posted By dadoflam

Thankyou Due Ruote - 1982 looks like a pretty...

Thankyou Due Ruote - 1982 looks like a pretty good match to me. I'm really very happy I found it - a genuine loft find and only ridden for less than a year before being put in storage for 33 years or...
04-20-16, 09:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,889
Posted By dadoflam

Help Please - What Year is my new Motobecane Team Champion

I have been very lucky to pick up an 80’s Motobecane Team Champion in great condition. I’m keen to work out exactly what year it might be if anyone can help – I know there are a few Team Champion...
04-19-16, 05:22 AM
Replies: 241
Views: 43,584
Posted By dadoflam

Thankyou for all the great pics – I really regret...

Thankyou for all the great pics – I really regret not getting my skates on and flying over.
Just on a minor matter of detail – Dennis Christopher’s Breaking Away Masi was definitely there but this...
02-23-16, 11:21 AM
Replies: 282
Views: 36,796
Posted By dadoflam

The least I have paid for a complete C&V bike is...

The least I have paid for a complete C&V bike is $2400 + shipping
The least I have paid for a C&V fame as $900 before repainting
You only live once
Compared to my previous hobbies of sailing and...
02-20-16, 01:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,164
Posted By dadoflam

Smallest diameter day-to-day gum wall clincher?

Hi
I am looking for a set of gum wall clincher tyres to use on a TB14 rim wheelset (which are low profile but a bit wider than traditional rims) I have just fitted a pair of Vittoria SC 25C's and...
01-16-16, 11:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,448
Posted By dadoflam

US Masi - Please Teach me how to ID an Eisentraut Gran Criterium

I've heard much about the Eisentraut-built US Masi Gran Criteriums being recognisable by the bend of the fork - but I don't seem to be tuned-in enough to recognise the difference - or the pictures on...
01-15-16, 11:52 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 13,518
Posted By dadoflam

http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p499/Dadoflam/...

http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p499/Dadoflam/Forums%20-%20Cinelli%202016%20onwards/CINELLI_SPECIALE_CORSA_72_zps8xlwg8fk.jpg...
01-15-16, 01:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,199
Posted By dadoflam

Thankyou – I might give some mild abrasive a go...

Thankyou – I might give some mild abrasive a go first
The reason for de-branding is that new tyres have a more consistent colour, are a bit more robust for wheeling around the venue etc and don’t...
01-14-16, 11:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,199
Posted By dadoflam

be nice to get some use from them - they are new ...

be nice to get some use from them - they are new
I agree with your gut feeling - sometimes my Plan A can e a bit OTT
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