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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-16, 12:24 PM
Replies: 395
Views: 148,088
Posted By LongSheeep

I had an identical one as my first road bike -...

I had an identical one as my first road bike - even in similar size. It was in rough condition when I bought it and lost some decals.
Rode it as-is with cheap Campy components for a year - sold the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-23-13, 03:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,154
Posted By LongSheeep

I used to own a 2002 US-Bianchi celeste Veloce...

I used to own a 2002 US-Bianchi celeste Veloce and the stickers on it were EXACTLY the same as the one in this post, minus the tribal decals. The "Hand Made" sticker was at the same spot. The tubing...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-16-13, 04:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,154
Posted By LongSheeep

Is the frame steel or aluminum? The "ugly"...

Is the frame steel or aluminum?
The "ugly" tribal stickers could be stock. Many early 2000s Bianchi road bikes had them on.

If it is steel, it is probably a Veloce or Giros from the early 2000s....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-14-13, 12:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,653
Posted By LongSheeep

I agree. The Italians were probably not very...

I agree. The Italians were probably not very experienced at welding ti, especially back in the 90s.
My next titanium frame will be a Serotta or Moots.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-13, 08:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,653
Posted By LongSheeep

Thanks, I will keep riding it, unless the "crack"...

Thanks, I will keep riding it, unless the "crack" expands or something else happens.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-13, 06:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,653
Posted By LongSheeep

One more question - do welders usually just fill...

One more question - do welders usually just fill in a crack like this, or a tube-replacement is needed?:)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-13, 04:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,653
Posted By LongSheeep

Is that a crack on my titanium frame?

Hello,

I have bought a 1997 Bianchi Mega Titanium frame about 4 months ago. Recently, I have discovered a tiny scratch or crack on the upper right side seat-stay.:(
It is right below the seatpost...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-13, 07:22 PM
Replies: 1,411
Views: 494,756
Posted By LongSheeep

Hey Bianchigirll, thanks for replying! I know you...

Hey Bianchigirll, thanks for replying! I know you have the same frame in painted celeste, so I would like to ask:
1. The tubing decal states the bike is made out of 3-2.5 ti. However, the downtube...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-13, 10:30 AM
Replies: 1,411
Views: 494,756
Posted By LongSheeep

97-ish Bianchi Mega Ti

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Not steel, not all that old and not even celeste-painted.
But IMO this is one of the best Bianchis - I used to love my L'una until it cracked at the headtube joint.
I had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-13, 11:28 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,760
Posted By LongSheeep

Used to ride my 90s Vento wheelset HARD, until I...

Used to ride my 90s Vento wheelset HARD, until I discovered many spokes were bent in various degrees... and the rim was starting to crack.
Binned the rim and spokes and sold the hub.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-13, 10:33 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,167
Posted By LongSheeep

A good angle grinder wheel may cost more than the...

A good angle grinder wheel may cost more than the bike itself:p
And you don't want to risk denting your $80 cable cutter, right?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-13, 10:30 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,167
Posted By LongSheeep

X2 It is still the main transportation for many...

X2
It is still the main transportation for many college kids.;)
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-13, 10:15 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,590,781
Posted By LongSheeep

All bikes on page 622 are hot for me.

All bikes on page 622 are hot for me.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-13, 10:11 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,407
Posted By LongSheeep

Campagnolo Record 11 - Before they discovered the...

Campagnolo Record 11 - Before they discovered the color "red". (2010)
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-13, 10:08 AM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,021,774
Posted By LongSheeep

Now this is a sexy painted ti frame! Great...

Now this is a sexy painted ti frame!
Great choice of bartape - I think it deserves a full Record group!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-13, 06:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,838
Posted By LongSheeep

Thanks. The cable guide is screw-on, so I guess I...

Thanks. The cable guide is screw-on, so I guess I can just remove it from time to time.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-13, 07:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,838
Posted By LongSheeep

The freeze spray worked! (With plenty of WD40...

The freeze spray worked! (With plenty of WD40 "Fast Release" penetrating oil) The BB survived but is not in great shape.
It turns out that the previous owner DID NOT apply ANY grease or anti-seize...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-13, 07:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,838
Posted By LongSheeep

The 1998 Bianchi catalog stats the frame has...

The 1998 Bianchi catalog stats the frame has English threaded BB, so I suppose it is.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-13, 03:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,838
Posted By LongSheeep

Thanks for your input! The frame is a late 90s...

Thanks for your input! The frame is a late 90s Bianchi, so it should be 68mm. I have worked on 3 Bianchis from the era and they are all 68mm.
My LBS has a full set of Park Tools, but they usually...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-13, 02:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,838
Posted By LongSheeep

How to remove an extremely seized bottom bracket?

Hello,

I have purchased a used titanium frame with a very stuck bottom bracket.
The frame and the late 90s Campagnolo Record BB are both English threaded, so I am pretty sure it is not...
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