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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-21, 06:57 AM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 328,389
Posted By rccardr

Had one of those several years ago. In fact,...

Had one of those several years ago. In fact, there were so few of them made in each size with the chromed seat lugs (about half were painted, I think) that the frame may be the same:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-19, 02:33 PM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 328,389
Posted By rccardr

If I recall correctly, they all had the same...

If I recall correctly, they all had the same purple/white paint scheme with the fancy dealie on the top tube, and they were all MAX tubing.
Variation was in the chrome, some had a fully chromed seat...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-19, 12:46 PM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 328,389
Posted By rccardr

Could easily be the same frame. Mine was also a...

Could easily be the same frame. Mine was also a 56. The guy who bought it as a complete bike with DA 740x stripped it and sold the bare frame separately. Given that they only made 50 with the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-19, 07:31 PM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 328,389
Posted By rccardr

I had a Velocista just like that several years...

I had a Velocista just like that several years ago. Nice riding bike.

We called it 'The Slu**ty Sister' because of all the chrome and fancy work on it. In fact, would not be surprised if that was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-19, 12:02 PM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 328,389
Posted By rccardr

Wow. Those are spectacular!

Wow.
Those are spectacular!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-19, 06:46 PM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 328,389
Posted By rccardr

There's a 57 cm Prestige on eBay right now for...

There's a 57 cm Prestige on eBay right now for $900 plus shipping, looks to me like SR.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-18, 06:23 AM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 328,389
Posted By rccardr

It's a Velocista, limited production model in, I...

It's a Velocista, limited production model in, I think, 1988. Made of Columbus MAX tubing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-18, 05:50 AM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 328,389
Posted By rccardr

Boom! ...

Boom!
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-18, 10:53 AM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 328,389
Posted By rccardr

I agree, and would even spread the timeline out...

I agree, and would even spread the timeline out to 1984 with the introduction of DA 7400. 6207 was a killer friction group, but 6208 and then 1050 nailed it for 6 speed indexing. 7401 got 7 speed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-17, 03:02 PM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 328,389
Posted By rccardr

Sorry, robertorolfo, but I cannot possibly agree...

Sorry, robertorolfo, but I cannot possibly agree with you. There is no ethical difference between someone bidding the highest amount they will pay for an item days ahead of the auction ending or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-17, 09:46 AM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 328,389
Posted By rccardr

BUT, 1987 paint plus overseas shipping plus...

BUT, 1987 paint plus overseas shipping plus sitting in importer inventory plus sitting in LBS showroom then being built up for a customer could result in an early frame with later components.

I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-15, 07:56 PM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 328,389
Posted By rccardr

Rode my Velocista today. It was very fast. ...

Rode my Velocista today.

It was very fast.

That is all.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-15, 01:06 PM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 328,389
Posted By rccardr

http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy254/rccardr/D...

http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy254/rccardr/Digital%20artwork/Tom%20Velo%20seat%20lug%20modified%20A_zpszgvs5hjr.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-15, 07:39 PM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 328,389
Posted By rccardr

A short Tommy story: Local 32 mile training...

A short Tommy story:
Local 32 mile training loop, used by a lot of people. Bunch of intervals, a dozen or so mile plus steep climbs, two false flats, generally accompanied by a buttload of headwind...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-14, 10:49 AM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 328,389
Posted By rccardr

Pretty sure that's an 89. Fairly rare one with...

Pretty sure that's an 89. Fairly rare one with the chromed seat lug.

interesting that your model name is in a dark color, while the one on my identical frame (but smaller size) is yellow.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-14, 11:46 AM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 328,389
Posted By rccardr

OK, got the box home and everything unpacked....

OK, got the box home and everything unpacked. Installed a Cinelli 64-40 and matching stem in 105 length to fit me. This thing is in unbelieveable condition! I'll put some new tires on it, but aside...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-14, 09:44 PM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 328,389
Posted By rccardr

Yeah. The stem that's on it now is, I think, a...

Yeah. The stem that's on it now is, I think, a 130, which will be too long for me. The black stem (came with the bike but not installed) is shorter but black, and I think not the right look. So if...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-14, 06:26 AM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 328,389
Posted By rccardr

Couple of older non-drive side shots from the...

Couple of older non-drive side shots from the seller, but now has polished stem and new black titanium Flite.
I'll upload better pics once I've got this home and assembled.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-14, 01:55 PM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 328,389
Posted By rccardr

It's here, and even just peeking into the top of...

It's here, and even just peeking into the top of the box (it's in my office and I've been in meertings all day) it looks -as Terry Hatcher would say- SPECTACULAR!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-14, 06:27 AM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 328,389
Posted By rccardr

UPS says my Velocista (similar to above, but with...

UPS says my Velocista (similar to above, but with fully chrome plated stays and seat lug & DA 7403 8 speed) will be delivered today!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-14, 04:12 PM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 328,389
Posted By rccardr

You people are a bad influence. In a good way. ...

You people are a bad influence. In a good way.

I did wind up buying that lavender, white and chrome Tommasini in Max tubing from the guy in Ventura. Pretty much spotless, 8 speed DA, new tires...
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