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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-11, 02:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,970
Posted By lunar_c

Thanks. When it comes time to re-paint it (maybe...

Thanks. When it comes time to re-paint it (maybe next winter) I'll check it carefully.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-11, 08:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,970
Posted By lunar_c

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/267...

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/267768_10150231142191496_704951495_7731678_421181_n.jpg
Got the wheels .. Campagnolo Khamsin. A gift from a friend, they look great on the bike!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-11, 02:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,970
Posted By lunar_c

Got the cable adjusters on in readiness for the...

Got the cable adjusters on in readiness for the groupset ..
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/263561_10150222069031496_704951495_7647903_7038837_n.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-11, 08:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,970
Posted By lunar_c

Sure thing!

Sure thing!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-11, 04:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,970
Posted By lunar_c

Thanks, Veloce looks about right for me, and...

Thanks, Veloce looks about right for me, and you've summed up my uses for the bike quite well. I like doing 40-50km rides with friends, who usually have modern bikes. I do love the old gear as well...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-11, 10:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,970
Posted By lunar_c

After really mulling things over, I've decided to...

After really mulling things over, I've decided to run a modern groupset. It's going to cost me just as much to buy rough old bits to make a complete 7 speed groupset (either Dura Ace 7400 series, or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-11, 04:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,970
Posted By lunar_c

I have decided upon 7 speed Dura Ace (7400...

I have decided upon 7 speed Dura Ace (7400 series) and I'm bidding on some brakes and shifters at the moment. If anyone has any 7400 bits for sale let me know .. I'm looking for 175mm cranks and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-11, 09:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,970
Posted By lunar_c

Yeah .. not so bad nowadays with sealed bottom...

Yeah .. not so bad nowadays with sealed bottom brackets I suppose, but you don't see it any more I guess because the bottom bracket area on modern bikes is designed to be as stiff as possible.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-11, 02:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,970
Posted By lunar_c

I took some proper pics today after I cut and...

I took some proper pics today after I cut and polished the frame, polished the fork, and reassembled the frame with fresh bearings and grease. I also sprayed the insides of the tubes with silicone...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-11, 06:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,970
Posted By lunar_c

Yeah it's probably a Colnago Sprint, so Columbus...

Yeah it's probably a Colnago Sprint, so Columbus Cromor instead instead of Columbus SLX. Still a damn nice frame.

Thanks for the tips on groups. 600 EX is one of my favourite groups and I had it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-11, 08:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,970
Posted By lunar_c

80's Colnago project

Hey all,

I picked up this mid 80's Colnago steel frame with an odd assortment of French CX Universal brakes and levers, Shimano 105 FD, Light Action 8 speed shifters, and a 500EX rear derailleur,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-11, 08:15 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,840
Posted By lunar_c

I got myself a Colnago on the weekend .. look out...

I got myself a Colnago on the weekend .. look out for a new thread!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-11, 07:04 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,840
Posted By lunar_c

Thanks. Well .. I guess I just got this frame...

Thanks.
Well .. I guess I just got this frame because it had most of the groupset I'm using already on it, and I got the lot and some wheels (I didn't end up using) for $40 AUSD.
I usually ride a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-11, 08:52 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,840
Posted By lunar_c

I'm 6'4" .. it's a 58.5cm seat tube, 57cm top...

I'm 6'4" .. it's a 58.5cm seat tube, 57cm top tube. I rode it today, it's not too bad.. though I need just a little more seat post. The stem is high enough. I get a little bit of toe strike when...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-11, 12:09 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,840
Posted By lunar_c

Somehow I've got the gears shifting right now!...

Somehow I've got the gears shifting right now! Phew!

I've given everything a going over with waterproof grease and lubed the chain so it's time for a good shakedown ride!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-11, 10:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,008
Posted By lunar_c

Cheers dude, but it's actually my mother in laws....

Cheers dude, but it's actually my mother in laws. She has great taste in furnishings.. my house has a few cast offs from her actually!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-11, 10:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,008
Posted By lunar_c

Sure have dude. I studied production engineering...

Sure have dude. I studied production engineering (machining, welding, basic engineering principles etc) back in the day.
That's a 118 degree radiused set screw so it's actually only an M6 thread...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-11, 10:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,008
Posted By lunar_c

Thanks for your suggestions dude. The lever...

Thanks for your suggestions dude.

The lever isn't a permanent addition at this stage so I haven't changed the levers to aero which I'm hesitant to do for this style of bike. The seat post is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-11, 10:24 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,840
Posted By lunar_c

I just took the blue bike for a couple of...

I just took the blue bike for a couple of shakedown runs up and down my street, and it was awesome!
I had to make a few adjustments like tightening the head stem and I had another crack at tuning...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-11, 07:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,008
Posted By lunar_c

Strangely enough I tried your recommendation on...

Strangely enough I tried your recommendation on the rear brake cable, and the cable clamp on the bottom of the cable doesn't bolt on - it's an interference fit. D'oh!

203475

As you can see I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-11, 07:47 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,840
Posted By lunar_c

Thanks dude. I'll double check tomorrow.

Thanks dude. I'll double check tomorrow.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-11, 05:37 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,840
Posted By lunar_c

The pedals are here! Shimano PD-R540's, as used...

The pedals are here! Shimano PD-R540's, as used on my other bike.
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/250831_10150185527686496_704951495_7331692_6027624_n.jpg
Now I just need to get...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-11, 07:36 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,840
Posted By lunar_c

Yeah .. I wanted a free hub (uni or hyperglide)...

Yeah .. I wanted a free hub (uni or hyperglide) but these wheels came up for next to nothing and they're really nice quality Araya rims with Sansin hubs, it's just unfortunate that the rear is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-11, 09:20 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,840
Posted By lunar_c

English? No but I'm in the colonies :)...

English? No but I'm in the colonies :) Australian, mate! I guess our bicycle habits probably trickled down from the English?

I've just always ridden that way - every bike I've ever had has had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-11, 09:26 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,840
Posted By lunar_c

Took some photo's this morning as a distraction...

Took some photo's this morning as a distraction from study. The chain is on now, and the brakes are run. I dropped the stem a little and have the seat and drops level to the horizontal. I like to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-11, 08:11 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,840
Posted By lunar_c

We shall never know .. but thanks for the insight...

We shall never know .. but thanks for the insight fella's!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-11, 08:31 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,840
Posted By lunar_c

Got the new brake pads on, but the adjusters...

Got the new brake pads on, but the adjusters haven't arrived yet. I am impatiently awaiting their arrival to be able to finish the bike!

However .. I'm having a lot of trouble with the rear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-11, 08:43 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,840
Posted By lunar_c

Hey all, Got some photo's this morning with the...

Hey all,
Got some photo's this morning with the wheels on. The Continental Ultra Race's look great....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-11, 11:53 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,840
Posted By lunar_c

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-11, 07:03 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,840
Posted By lunar_c

Thanks man!!! Got the brake cables run this...

Thanks man!!!

Got the brake cables run this morning while I ate my cornflakes. I used jagwire white outer and shimano stainless inners. The jagwire is a ***** to cut because it's a spiral braided...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-11, 08:26 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,840
Posted By lunar_c

I put the derailleurs on along with the gear...

I put the derailleurs on along with the gear cables tonight. Couldn't resist taking some detail shots. Oh dear..
Front derailleur : ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-11, 06:26 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,840
Posted By lunar_c

Now that is cool .. nice work ..

Now that is cool .. nice work ..
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-11, 05:37 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,840
Posted By lunar_c

I stripped and polished/reassembled the...

I stripped and polished/reassembled the derailleurs this evening so they are ready to go back on the bike. The annoying part after going to all that effort is that the shinyness doesn't show in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-11, 08:40 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,840
Posted By lunar_c

Decals of what? I have no idea of what the frame...

Decals of what? I have no idea of what the frame is unfortunately...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-11, 12:45 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,840
Posted By lunar_c

I think the running total on the bike is up to...

I think the running total on the bike is up to about $350-$400 total.
I just cleaned up the cranks and stuck them on as well as the brakes (while I'm waiting for the adjusters to come they can sit...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-11, 09:45 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,840
Posted By lunar_c

Got the stack height of the headset set up...

Got the stack height of the headset set up correctly now so I could get the top seal in. All nice and tucked away now. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-11, 07:35 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,840
Posted By lunar_c

One little problem I got out of the way this...

One little problem I got out of the way this morning ..
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/222222_10150169299731496_704951495_7226576_3966647_n.jpg
My levers came without cable stops...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-11, 06:32 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,840
Posted By lunar_c

Well the headsets are chrome .. so I guess you...

Well the headsets are chrome .. so I guess you could have one nickel/copper bathed (I think is the term?) to give it that yellowy look of old chrome patina .. ?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-11, 09:46 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,840
Posted By lunar_c

Well since I got an assignment done last night...

Well since I got an assignment done last night and a presentation done today at uni .. I thought I earnt a little "bike time" tonight, so I decided to put the bars, levers, and bar tape on having...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-11, 07:50 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,840
Posted By lunar_c

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/224...

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/224120_10150168529296496_704951495_7219336_7874211_n.jpg

Better shot of where the bike is up to .. the UN54 bottom bracket is in .. borrowing the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-11, 04:42 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,840
Posted By lunar_c

Despite the three assignments I'm supposed to be...

Despite the three assignments I'm supposed to be doing .. I just had to do some work on the bike this afternoon.

I had already stripped, degreased, cleaned and polished the shifters up a few weeks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-11, 12:57 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,840
Posted By lunar_c

Thanks dude! Can't wait to finish it now. Just...

Thanks dude! Can't wait to finish it now. Just need the time to get stuck into it ..
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-11, 12:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,008
Posted By lunar_c

MrEss : Thanks! The main appeal of the frame was...

MrEss : Thanks! The main appeal of the frame was it's lightness and that it was the right size (as my fiance is quite petite) and that it was free. I have been pondering doing that with the rear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-11, 09:03 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,840
Posted By lunar_c

Finally got the frame back from he coater. Just...

Finally got the frame back from he coater. Just got off my evening shift (I'm a nurse) and put the fork race on / headset together and put the dropout adjusters in. I love these things, they look so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-11, 07:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,008
Posted By lunar_c

Thanks dude. I'd like to put a different saddle...

Thanks dude.
I'd like to put a different saddle on it .. maybe an old Selle Italia .. and I will be ditching the cheap single-pivot dia-compe calipers for something better in future but all in all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-11, 07:31 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,840
Posted By lunar_c

So could be fuji .. panasonic .. or schwinn .....

So could be fuji .. panasonic .. or schwinn .. all look very similiar in that period. I'm happy to know it was a good quality bike. Thanks for your help guys!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-11, 01:11 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,840
Posted By lunar_c

By gads I think you guys are right! Just look...

By gads I think you guys are right!
Just look at this : http://www.trfindley.com/flschwinn_1981_1990/1987_07.html
It's identical lugs and fork! I'm just going through these catalogues now .. I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-11, 01:01 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,840
Posted By lunar_c

Would a Schwinn of that age have been likely to...

Would a Schwinn of that age have been likely to be imported to Australia? And were the tube/lugs japanese?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-11, 12:44 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,840
Posted By lunar_c

Forged dropouts, not stamped .. but look a lot...

Forged dropouts, not stamped .. but look a lot like 80's campagnolo in profile and casting. English threading on the BB, 26.6mm seat post..
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-11, 12:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,008
Posted By lunar_c

Ladies road bike restoration for my fiance

Hi all,

Just thought I'd quickly show you a bike I restored for my fiance. Being quite eagle-eyed, she saw it on the side of the road during a vergeside rubbish collection.

We put it in the...
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