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09-12-23, 01:26 PM
Replies: 6,479
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Posted By cyclotoine

Did you find a set? I have a set of Shimano...

Did you find a set? I have a set of Shimano BR-MC70s (Deore XT stag head group)
09-12-23, 01:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,942
Posted By cyclotoine

You avoid bike forums because people express...

You avoid bike forums because people express opinions? Also, thank you for the personal insult.

I'll note my post above is several years old. I will role back my suggestion that tri-cycles...
12-12-22, 05:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,299
Posted By cyclotoine

There are a lot of similarities with my '81 but...

There are a lot of similarities with my '81 but I've never seen a Marinoni with that kind of crown, but that doesn't mean they don't exist and I do not profess to be an expert. Marinoni also used the...
08-16-18, 05:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,405
Posted By cyclotoine

they do it here in Yukon, but the guns stay on...

they do it here in Yukon, but the guns stay on the ground at the range and you cycle a loop and return to the gun a few times. Just for fun a handful of times a year.
08-04-18, 11:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,573
Posted By cyclotoine

Ironically the pink saddle looks sweet, amazing...

Ironically the pink saddle looks sweet, amazing deal. Looks like it might have cobalto brakes which were contemporary with C-record and often came with it instead of the deltas, they're not worth as...
07-30-18, 09:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 428
Posted By cyclotoine

Before you replace it, consider rebuilding it....

Before you replace it, consider rebuilding it. It'very satisfying. I can't speak to 8 speed but I have rebuilt a lot of 10 speed rear shifters with broken spring carriers, the earliest 10-speed ones...
07-27-18, 05:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,247
Posted By cyclotoine

you might need to cull the herd!

you might need to cull the herd!
07-27-18, 05:20 PM
Replies: 7,197
Views: 1,073,578
Posted By cyclotoine

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/935/42770677855_50f...

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/935/42770677855_50f61f8325_k.jpg
07-27-18, 10:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,062
Posted By cyclotoine

New Bike build. Obscure Frame Builder, Bama

A friend of mine picked up this frame only in Poland years ago. He beat the paint up pretty good. He road it with a straight blade bonded aluminum fork and I scored this nice Tange on here. It was a...
07-25-18, 09:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,472
Posted By cyclotoine

Top tube measurement is from the center of the...

Top tube measurement is from the center of the seat-tube to the center of the head tube. Are you measuring the full width of the head and seat tubes in your measurement?
07-20-18, 10:13 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,910
Posted By cyclotoine

I love the repurposed crank arm bottle openers. I...

I love the repurposed crank arm bottle openers. I made a few of those with old shifters but the aluminum was too soft and they wore out fast. I have a cracked stronglight arm I have been saving to do...
07-20-18, 10:01 AM
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Views: 756,856
Posted By cyclotoine

Somewhat common, but not that easy to find a nice...

Somewhat common, but not that easy to find a nice set anymore, unfortunately, with the retro MTB craze in full swing (kind of where 70s road bikes were at 15-20 years ago) they are pretty highly...
07-20-18, 09:51 AM
Replies: 6,479
Views: 756,856
Posted By cyclotoine

So all you REALLY need is the skewer portion for...

So all you REALLY need is the skewer portion for 126mm OLD as it is easy to swap the lever? I might be able to help you out with that, I'll have to check the campy QR lever parts organizer this...
07-19-18, 02:37 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 11,004
Posted By cyclotoine

Loving the two-tone on this. Great project Zorro!

Loving the two-tone on this. Great project Zorro!
07-12-18, 10:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,679
Posted By cyclotoine

I think there are more millennials on this forum...

I think there are more millennials on this forum than some of the older members might think. Apparently, I am a millennial by most definitions and I'm nearing 15 years of membership on this forum and...
07-03-18, 10:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,842
Posted By cyclotoine

I definitely can't ride 40cm bars, never could. I...

I definitely can't ride 40cm bars, never could. I started riding road bikes around 2003/04 and immediately was uncomfortable on vintage bars. I have 44cm criteriums on one bike and they are...
06-27-18, 10:21 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 11,278
Posted By cyclotoine

I think it's a fairly typical bolt, but the nut...

I think it's a fairly typical bolt, but the nut is pretty fancy. Do you need the whole assembly or just the nut? I might have one or one similar enough.
06-24-18, 09:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,007
Posted By cyclotoine

I have the Park Fork alignment gauge and the...

I have the Park Fork alignment gauge and the other bending tool (forget what it is called), this would be repairable in my opinion for a mechanic with those basic frame tools.
06-15-18, 09:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,212
Posted By cyclotoine

I have the shimano 600 version of this hub (black...

I have the shimano 600 version of this hub (black oil hole cover clip is easiest way to ID them) with a cassette that is near new. I can't give it away... so yeah, if anyone wants it for shipping...
06-11-18, 04:07 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 8,103
Posted By cyclotoine

Serotta Colorado under $500? No Brainer. Run,...

Serotta Colorado under $500? No Brainer. Run, don't walk.

You should also probably buy the Battaglin. If I recall the Bianchi ReKord isn't particularly special.
06-11-18, 03:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 818
Posted By cyclotoine

Excellent, thank you.

Excellent, thank you.
06-11-18, 11:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 818
Posted By cyclotoine

I might be interested. Do you have digital...

I might be interested. Do you have digital callipers to check the OD of the cups? I have a Columbus frame I want to use with a Japanese 27.0 fork, but the Tange headset I bought with 27.0 is loose in...
06-11-18, 11:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 433
Posted By cyclotoine

if only they were 10 speed I'd be all over it

if only they were 10 speed I'd be all over it
06-11-18, 11:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 627
Posted By cyclotoine

The one Top posted might work okay, but black...

The one Top posted might work okay, but black centaur is likely to work better. as others have pointed out, it is possible to swap a cage from a clamp on type onto the existing braze-on type one that...
06-03-18, 01:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 697
Posted By cyclotoine

The Nishiki probably dates closer to 1980. I...

The Nishiki probably dates closer to 1980. I would get the moto for the style points. I really like the bars. And is that a 531 sticker?
05-25-18, 01:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,591
Posted By cyclotoine

I have seen Nisi tubulars with textures surfaces...

I have seen Nisi tubulars with textures surfaces also.

Here we go...

https://www.velosaloon.com/products/nisi-tubular-rims-36-holes
05-13-18, 04:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,472
Posted By cyclotoine

I have a hard time believing your tt measurement...

I have a hard time believing your tt measurement as I’ve owned numerous 25” nishikis including an ‘81 comp II and 2 ~83_84 international and have handled dozens more and the tt is always 58 +/-1cm
05-11-18, 10:18 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,489
Posted By cyclotoine

Good to know on the stem! Dura-ace cranks...

Good to know on the stem!

Dura-ace cranks were always my favourite. I'm running 180 mm 7800 cranks with Sram red 10 speed on my fast roadie, Dura-ace is lighter and aluminum. Mine are pretty...
05-11-18, 10:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 848
Posted By cyclotoine

If only I needed new tires right now, but I think...

If only I needed new tires right now, but I think my VeloFlex masters will last the season, no sense in drying out tires on my shelf.
05-11-18, 10:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,965
Posted By cyclotoine

What is the top tube length on the Peugeot vs....

What is the top tube length on the Peugeot vs. the Alpine? and are you in need of high bars? To me, the swap is a no-brainer even if you have to turn around and part out the Alpine to get your money...
05-10-18, 05:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 20,300
Posted By cyclotoine

Point taken. Precisely different, but...

Point taken. Precisely different, but functionally the same. Shimano 7 and 8 are generally interchangeable (i.e. 7-speed shifter happily shifts 7 out of 8 cogs and an 8-speed shifter will happily...
05-10-18, 04:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 20,300
Posted By cyclotoine

that seems odd as the cog spacing for 7 and 8 is...

that seems odd as the cog spacing for 7 and 8 is the same, in general.
05-10-18, 04:06 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,489
Posted By cyclotoine

This should answer your questions, complete with...

This should answer your questions, complete with highly technical drawings from the manufacturer.
...
05-10-18, 03:17 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,489
Posted By cyclotoine

Beautiful build. Please do check the stem for...

Beautiful build. Please do check the stem for cracking, usually visible from the edges on the underside binder bolt hole. I have an example on the wall as part of a bike hanger. I retired it as soon...
05-10-18, 01:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,235
Posted By cyclotoine

$200 seems crazy to replace a couple bosses. I...

$200 seems crazy to replace a couple bosses. I would get the price with paint and old bosses removed and bring it in ready for brazing. Shouldn't be more than 30 minutes work in that case.
05-09-18, 12:50 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 16,270
Posted By cyclotoine

It'not the earliest model then, likely a...

It'not the earliest model then, likely a transitional model, still old, still valuable, still nice.

According to this timeline:
http://www.classicrendezvous.com/Italy/Cinelli/Timeline.htm
That...
05-08-18, 04:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 446
Posted By cyclotoine

Thanks for posting. We'd love to see photos when...

Thanks for posting. We'd love to see photos when you can get them posted. While I am sure there are some here who can help, our focus is decidedly more retro and less antique. I recommend you enquire...
05-08-18, 10:01 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 24,010
Posted By cyclotoine

Personally, I had the realization that I prefer...

Personally, I had the realization that I prefer some kind of alternative bar for touring that is more upright and that drops are silly. My first tour overseas taught me that drop bars for touring is...
05-02-18, 01:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,626
Posted By cyclotoine

I recently received a frame via USPS to Canada...

I recently received a frame via USPS to Canada which was about $80. I consider that very good price, so it can be done reasonably. It was a 62cm frame so this should be no problem.
05-01-18, 09:46 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 16,270
Posted By cyclotoine

Wow, 3/16" ball BB and "no record" hubs = list of...

Wow, 3/16" ball BB and "no record" hubs = list of older parts builds up. Glad to see you have the lower headset cup too. Nice kit.
04-30-18, 09:43 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 28,562
Posted By cyclotoine

Former bike I owned. 2000 Marin Treviso rebuilt...

Former bike I owned. 2000 Marin Treviso rebuilt with modern (at the time) parts.

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j282/abier622/My%20Previous%20Bikes/Marin/IMG_3238.jpg

Later I picked up this...
04-29-18, 11:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,711
Posted By cyclotoine

nice, I had a 2000 Treviso. now I have a 2002...

nice, I had a 2000 Treviso. now I have a 2002 Treviso (frame only original part) with a carbon fork (3T funda pro). 17.5 lbs. the welds are impeccable and it an amazing ride.
04-29-18, 01:26 PM
Replies: 8,997
Views: 3,087,824
Posted By cyclotoine

Incredible work!

Incredible work!
04-29-18, 01:25 PM
Replies: 8,997
Views: 3,087,824
Posted By cyclotoine

Lovely. So you rode the North Canol Road? How far...

Lovely. So you rode the North Canol Road? How far did you go and when did you do it? The road is maintained on Yukon side but it considered more of a trail on the NWT side these days.
04-27-18, 03:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,351
Posted By cyclotoine

You can buy it at your local auto parts store....

You can buy it at your local auto parts store. It's nasty and will take everything off, but if you do a short duration application as described on the can I am sure you can just pull the white paint...
04-27-18, 10:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,484
Posted By cyclotoine

You have to remove the screw and pull it off,...

You have to remove the screw and pull it off, replace the screw. I think I might have them still on my Pat. 81. They don't bother me enough to remove them.
04-27-18, 10:44 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,351
Posted By cyclotoine

Given you've exposed original paint on the bottom...

Given you've exposed original paint on the bottom bracket, I suggest you use some aircraft stripper to peel the white paint, you may find logos or shadows of old decals underneath.
04-27-18, 10:40 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 16,270
Posted By cyclotoine

Although I can't provide any help on the frame, I...

Although I can't provide any help on the frame, I will point out that that is a pretty early, but not that early, record headset. You can tell by the rounded profile of the bottom of the crown race....
04-21-18, 10:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,291
Posted By cyclotoine

What makes you say that? The only good shot of...

What makes you say that? The only good shot of the fillets is the seat cluster and they look good to me. The stay fillets on the BB are in a difficult to work place and underneath, so they won't be...
04-15-18, 12:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,477
Posted By cyclotoine

It's definitely a mixed bag. Note the front...

It's definitely a mixed bag. Note the front derailleur is a no lip record model. It even appears it might be a no c-clip/no upper pivot protrusion model which puts it in the very early 1970s time...
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