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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-08, 10:11 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,401
Posted By NagaOka

Sorry man, but since English isn't my native...

Sorry man, but since English isn't my native language I forgot that "tubes" could have been interpreted differently. In Europe we call them "tubes", so that's why. But anyways, it beats tv right?:)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-08, 05:17 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,401
Posted By NagaOka

No sorry, just off a guy...

No sorry, just off a guy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-08, 07:56 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 803
Posted By NagaOka

Any thoughts on this Raleigh Rapide?

Hi guys!

I just bought this Raleigh Rapide (10spd). It seems to be equipped with the whole suntour pack, with a VX rear, front and Suntour shifters. It also has a drilled Raleigh crank, drilled...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-08, 06:44 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,401
Posted By NagaOka

Well haha, I meant tubular tires, the ones with...

Well haha, I meant tubular tires, the ones with the inner and outer tire in one which are glued to the rim.
I'll be more specific in the future:) But thanks for the advice so far as I'll be needing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-08, 04:14 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,401
Posted By NagaOka

Thanks for the info so far!

Thanks for the info so far!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-08, 11:41 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,401
Posted By NagaOka

Haha, sorry for the confusion...I meant...

Haha, sorry for the confusion...I meant inflatable tubes. But yes, I also like my Reynolds 531c a lot:)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-08, 10:46 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,401
Posted By NagaOka

Your favorite tubes?

Hi guys,

I'm about to purchase some "inflatable" tubular tires, but before I do I would like to know which tubes are your favorites.
Off course I'm looking for the best bang for the buck and I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-08, 05:23 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,673
Posted By NagaOka

Well...I hope not but the thing is that the area...

Well...I hope not but the thing is that the area fitting the Maillard removal tool, has been damaged to a certain extend that it can't get enough grip to use the force needed to loosen it. The edges...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-08, 08:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,540
Posted By NagaOka

Thanks for the info so far! Also really enjoy the...

Thanks for the info so far! Also really enjoy the link as posted by "Reynolds",so thanks for that as well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-08, 12:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,540
Posted By NagaOka

Thanks for the info so far! Looking fwd to see...

Thanks for the info so far! Looking fwd to see some pics...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-08, 05:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,540
Posted By NagaOka

Campagnolo drilled chainrings?

Hi guys,

Does anyone of you know if Campagnolo ever made drilled chainrings? All photo's, links and information on them is much appreciated. Thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-20-08, 03:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,673
Posted By NagaOka

Thanks for this info! My Sachs-Maillard freewheel...

Thanks for this info! My Sachs-Maillard freewheel has been molested by my LBS as well, because they did not have the proper tool. They did give me a discount on the other work though, which is why I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-08, 03:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 727
Posted By NagaOka

Thanks for all the info guys. I have measured the...

Thanks for all the info guys. I have measured the rear hub distance of both my bikes and they are 130mm.
So I guess it will fit an 8 speed as well. Thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-08, 02:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 429
Posted By NagaOka

Regina extra on Sachs-Maillard freewheel?

Hi guys!

This may be a dumb question, but so far I've searched the forum and Google for information on the compatibility of freewheels. So far I've come to understand that freewheels are kind of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-08, 12:39 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 9,643
Posted By NagaOka

Wow, just went for a spin around the block and it...

Wow, just went for a spin around the block and it feels really really good:)
Definitely going to keep this one...
Cheers!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-08, 06:19 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 9,643
Posted By NagaOka

Episode 91:The Expert visit:) Are you ready?...

Episode 91:The Expert visit:)

Are you ready? Well, here we go then. First of all the expert is a really really cool guy who's definitely passionate about vintage racing bikes. This became even...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-08, 06:02 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 9,643
Posted By NagaOka

Well here's the next episode, well the first half...

Well here's the next episode, well the first half that is:)

How is my bike doing? Well let's say it has seen better times. I have taken most of it apart and all of the stuff is laying in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-08, 05:37 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 9,643
Posted By NagaOka

That's very nice of you to say, thanks!

That's very nice of you to say, thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-08, 06:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,346
Posted By NagaOka

Thanks for this information!

Thanks for this information!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-08, 06:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,346
Posted By NagaOka

Thanks for the info. The Bottecchia actually had...

Thanks for the info. The Bottecchia actually had the "straight" skewers on it when I got it. Not sure if it came like this, or that the previous owner "switched" the rims with the ones he got of an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-08, 06:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,069
Posted By NagaOka

Nice one! Reminds me of my own unidentified black...

Nice one! Reminds me of my own unidentified black / chrome bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-08, 06:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,346
Posted By NagaOka

Just a little:) No, honestly I wasn't sure...

Just a little:) No, honestly I wasn't sure because I read on Sheldon Brown that Bottecchia bikes are not regarded as very good quality wise. When I saw it though, it seemed pretty good to me but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-08, 01:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,346
Posted By NagaOka

Yes you're right. I actually checked the chrome...

Yes you're right. I actually checked the chrome fork btw for a serial number, but it's completely clean. There's no number there. On the part of leaving the Boittecchia intact, I was already...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-08, 03:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 727
Posted By NagaOka

Ok it's quite helpful but does not answer my...

Ok it's quite helpful but does not answer my specific question which is replacing a 6 speed Sachs Maillard with an 8 speed. Does anyone know if the 8 speed will fit, meaning there is enough space on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-08, 03:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 727
Posted By NagaOka

Thanks!:) I should have known...

Thanks!:) I should have known...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-08, 02:59 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,346
Posted By NagaOka

Yep, that's correct:) Thanks! I'm also quite...

Yep, that's correct:) Thanks!
I'm also quite happy with this one because I can also use the fork for the other one.
Still have to see which one is the better ride though...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-08, 02:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,346
Posted By NagaOka

Yes sorry, they are indeed a Record hubs. Do you...

Yes sorry, they are indeed a Record hubs. Do you know btw what the difference is between the ones with a "straight" close and the ones with the "curved" close?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-08, 11:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,346
Posted By NagaOka

Thanks for the info! I'm kinda doubting what to...

Thanks for the info! I'm kinda doubting what to do here, because I have a different unidentified (with Colnago decals) bike, equipped with the SR set (except for an NR crank), retrofriction shifters...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-08, 10:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 727
Posted By NagaOka

Replacing a 6 Speed with an 8 Speed

Hi there!

I'm thinking of changing my 6 speed Sachs with an 8 speed Sachs casette. Does anyone know if this can be done? What will I need in order to do this? I have the Campagnolo SR rear and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-08, 09:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,346
Posted By NagaOka

You're too kind:) Actually I just gave it a...

You're too kind:)

Actually I just gave it a spin, put on a saddle and drove, and oh my god it really did feel like the wind...:) This one is definitely a keeper. Would like some info on it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-08, 07:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,346
Posted By NagaOka

Yes, it does indeed need a new saddle, a front...

Yes, it does indeed need a new saddle, a front derailleur, new chain and freewheel but then it will ride like the wind, I hope:)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-08, 06:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,346
Posted By NagaOka

Bottecchia / Cinnelli, cash or trash???

Hi guys!

Yes, I just got me another vintage bike because I had to pick it up. Guess that once you start, you just keep collecting them:) Anyways, I would like you experts to go over my latest...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-08, 01:02 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 9,643
Posted By NagaOka

Haha, here's a sneak preview of the next...

Haha, here's a sneak preview of the next episode:) I just found a second hand colnago on the net, which I can possibly get for 85 or 90 euros. It seems to have the chromed Colnago fork on it but I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-08, 11:38 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 9,643
Posted By NagaOka

On the fork he said that bending it back is quite...

On the fork he said that bending it back is quite "risky" and that he would definitely prefer to replace it. He's also on the lookout for a good replacement btw:)

I also recently found out that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-08, 06:47 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 9,643
Posted By NagaOka

Hi guys! Here's another quick update: ...

Hi guys!

Here's another quick update:
Just heared back from the Colnago/De Rosa expert. According to him the bike is probably not a Colnago, as you guys already suspected, but it is most likely...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-08, 12:38 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 9,643
Posted By NagaOka

Good news and bad news. Well let's start...

Good news and bad news.

Well let's start with the bad news:) I just picked up my bike from the local shop. They did the spokes/wheels and fitted it with a new SRAM chain. As predicted the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-08, 08:38 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 9,643
Posted By NagaOka

Just A quick update: I got up this morning...

Just A quick update:

I got up this morning at 6.30, so I could snag the rear casette I needed of Ebay... But unfortunately one of you guys beat me to the puch:) Damm... Better luck next time.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-08, 02:30 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 9,643
Posted By NagaOka

It get's even better, the seller offered me a...

It get's even better, the seller offered me a full refund after I reported the findings of you guys and the LBS guy to him:) (while keeping the bike off course) Guess I'll invest it in the bike then.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-08, 02:07 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 9,643
Posted By NagaOka

Thanks for the great advice so far! I've also...

Thanks for the great advice so far! I've also looked up a bit about bent frames and will be able to determine now for sure with the help of your description. On the fork, according to the LBS guy the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-08, 11:13 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 9,643
Posted By NagaOka

Yes, I was already aware of that. But in my...

Yes, I was already aware of that. But in my experience with companies merging or being bought by others it seems very possible that quality drops because of increased performance pressure for higher...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-08, 11:05 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 9,643
Posted By NagaOka

Thanks for all the info! I have found an expert...

Thanks for all the info! I have found an expert btw in my area, he seems to have restored many classic bikes and amongst them De Rosa's, Colnago's, Masi's etc. I think my bike will be in best hands...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-08, 05:32 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 9,643
Posted By NagaOka

Another update: I may have found a fork, but the...

Another update: I may have found a fork, but the steerer is 160mm long including 40mm of thread, and the one I have right now is 180mm. Is this too short or might it just fit? Any advice on choosing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-08, 05:03 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 9,643
Posted By NagaOka

Thanks for the tip! The shop guy also recommended...

Thanks for the tip! The shop guy also recommended this one. So I'm kinda wondering now whether there is much difference between this new one and for example an original Sachs SC- R80? Any opinions?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-08, 04:51 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 9,643
Posted By NagaOka

Thanks for the nice words on the bike! When I got...

Thanks for the nice words on the bike! When I got it I just had a feeling that it was quite nice, I also rode it slowly and it already felt really good.
On the frame, I asked the shop guy(who was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-08, 11:59 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 9,643
Posted By NagaOka

Update from the Bike shop: I went to the...

Update from the Bike shop:

I went to the bike shop today, and they said it definitely needs a new chain. So now I'm wondering which one would be best for this setup, any ideas? The bike has a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-08, 11:07 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 9,643
Posted By NagaOka

That's a great find! On the ribbon,I also figured...

That's a great find! On the ribbon,I also figured it would apply to the stem, but when I saw the pic in post 51 with the Made in Belgium ribbon, I thought it could have been related since that bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-08, 10:50 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 9,643
Posted By NagaOka

The steerer tube length of the fork is 18cm or...

The steerer tube length of the fork is 18cm or 7.09 inch. Any suggestions? I was thinking a chromed Columbus or Colnago.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-08, 05:33 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 9,643
Posted By NagaOka

That's an interesting one! It seems that the...

That's an interesting one! It seems that the "ribbon" on the stem might have been important in identifying it, so I've just added the image of the Made in Italy "ribbon" of my bike.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-08, 05:06 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 9,643
Posted By NagaOka

Thanks for the tip. But I'm probably going to...

Thanks for the tip. But I'm probably going to keep it because I would like to ride it, without the 'Colnago' lettering that is. I really like the bike because it seems even lighter than my Alan...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-08, 04:58 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 9,643
Posted By NagaOka

The dropouts do not seem to say Campagnolo. But...

The dropouts do not seem to say Campagnolo. But the whole chrome back, seems to be made out of one piece.
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