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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-17, 04:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,210
Posted By Botte66

Request for pictures of 1960s models

If you have a 1960s Bottecchia model would you please post pictures of it? I would like to compare my frame to yours to see when Bottecchia started making this style. I know mine was made late 60s to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-17, 04:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,210
Posted By Botte66

Not going for original build

I don't intend to rebuild the bike to original specs. I couldn't even if I wanted to unless I can narrow the date down. What I do want to do is build it period correct with components that will make...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-17, 07:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,210
Posted By Botte66

I will be happy to post progress reports as I...

I will be happy to post progress reports as I build the bike, but I expect it to be slow: 6-12 months. Partly that is waiting for the right components to become available on eBay, plus I have to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-17, 07:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,210
Posted By Botte66

Frame is chrome under paint after all

I take back what I said about the frame not being chromed under the paint. My only experience with chrome has been the bright shiny finish like you see on a car. Now that I have read about Bottecchia...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-17, 05:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,210
Posted By Botte66

Comments on photos

Thanks to Ed Lutz for posting my photos since I am too new to be allowed. Two of my best friends in high school were Lutz brothers, Nathan and Mark. We rode our ten speeds on an 800 mile trip across...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-17, 08:29 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,010
Posted By Botte66

Classic gearing

When I was a teenager in the 60s, I had a Bottecchia that I thought was a tremendous upgrade from my city style bike with 3 speed Sturmey Archer. Wow! I had 10 speeds. I would never have to walk up a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-17, 08:11 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 37,693
Posted By Botte66

1979 Panasonic weighs 26lbs

I ride a 1979 Panasonic Sport 1000, a hopeful name since it was entry level. I have a rear rack and a handlebar bag that put it at 26 lbs. My friend with his new carbon bike thinks it is terribly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-17, 07:47 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 8,186
Posted By Botte66

I like 60s

The bicycle that evokes my fondest memories is an early 60s Bottecchia. I had it when a teenager and rode it on an 800 mile trip across South Africa where my parents were missionaries. It was left in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-17, 07:08 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,421
Posted By Botte66

building bottecchia from scratch

I can't say I'm new to vintage bikes; it's all I've known. A 1979 Panasonic has been my ride for 25 years. Now I want to get serious with an Italian bike and have purchased from eBay a Bottecchia...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-17, 05:02 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,949
Posted By Botte66

No luck with new Shimano

I have a 70s Panasonic that finally wore through the original 6 speed freewheel. It was running rough so I asked the LBS to put on a new freewheel and chain. That was the beginning of my lesson on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-17, 03:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,276
Posted By Botte66

When I was a teenager in the 60s, I rode a 26"...

When I was a teenager in the 60s, I rode a 26" Bottecchia. I loved it and took an 800 mile tour on it. That was before touring and touring bikes became popular. In the 70s I had a Schwinn Varsity...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-17, 03:30 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,206
Posted By Botte66

I'm jealous that you still have your childhood...

I'm jealous that you still have your childhood bike. It looks in such good shape. The frame I am building up looks to be of a similar vintage. But mine has no paint or chrome (And of course no...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-17, 03:24 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,206
Posted By Botte66

Also reliving childhood Bottecchia

Fifty years ago I had a Bottecchia. My first ten speed. Unfortunately I no longer have it. It was left behind in South Africa where my parents were missionaries. I am rebuilding a 1960s frame so I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-17, 03:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,210
Posted By Botte66

Identify 1960s Bottecchia frame with no chrome

I am brand new to Bike Forums. In fact this is the first time I have posted to any forum. Y'all seem like a bunch of old duffers like me who are enjoying becoming reacquainted with our old bikes. I...
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