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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-23, 06:14 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,504
Posted By jamesdak

Thsi is what Doug Fattic said in another thread...

Thsi is what Doug Fattic said in another thread when I was discussing the problem. Seems he was right:

"Your front derailleur braze-on looks like it might be the earliest one Shimano made. It was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-23, 06:10 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,504
Posted By jamesdak

Seems so. That tubular setup is not a 126mm rear...

Seems so. That tubular setup is not a 126mm rear like I thought. So when I tightened down the QR it seemed to pull things off center. Weird because I've been using the same wheels on the 1985 Opus...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-23, 02:30 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,472
Posted By jamesdak

Yep, all my Gyes have a fabric like that on the...

Yep, all my Gyes have a fabric like that on the bottom. Not a knock off, just another quality leather saddle at a much better price than Brooks. ;)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-23, 08:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 342
Posted By jamesdak

Sedis gold chain too much on the Krapf

Finally planning to finish this today or tomorrow. I have a new SRAM 870 chain I was planning on using. Then I remembered the gold Sedisport that was given to me with some other parts a couple of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-23, 07:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 323
Posted By jamesdak

Sweet!

Sweet!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-23, 04:54 PM
Replies: 2,125
Views: 531,905
Posted By jamesdak

I guess I can update this again with the latest...

I guess I can update this again with the latest to sneak into the house.

This is a Kirk Terraplane I got my hands on for a ridiculously low price. Wasn't in the position at the time to buy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-23, 09:33 AM
Replies: 6,061
Views: 675,706
Posted By jamesdak

A different kind of "wrenching" yesterday. With...

A different kind of "wrenching" yesterday. With over 4 ft. of snow on the roof and two days of rain coming I had to get it off. Plan was to cut as much off as I could with some paracord. But...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-23, 08:20 AM
Replies: 75,385
Views: 12,286,719
Posted By jamesdak

Must look away....

Must look away....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-23, 06:00 AM
Replies: 75,385
Views: 12,286,719
Posted By jamesdak

I always thought the Raleigh tubing was one of...

I always thought the Raleigh tubing was one of the great mysteries of the cycling world. Lot's of speculations on what it is but I've never seen hard evidence
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-23, 04:49 PM
Replies: 6,061
Views: 675,706
Posted By jamesdak

Well, I wanted to finish the Krapf bike up but...

Well, I wanted to finish the Krapf bike up but realized I didn't have quite enough white cable housing to do it. I'm also trying t sort out a seatpost for it. I have a really shiny stem on it so I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-23, 02:47 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,504
Posted By jamesdak

Well, I'm supposed to be doing a good cleaning of...

Well, I'm supposed to be doing a good cleaning of the house today but keep getting drawn back to the bike. Went ahead and properly mounted the BB and crank and then switched over the Soma Hwy One...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-23, 01:31 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,504
Posted By jamesdak

Big thanks to Doug Fattic . He pointed out that...

Big thanks to Doug Fattic . He pointed out that the FD braze on installed on this bike was an early Shimano one made to work with the Dura Ace Ex FD's So I found a NOS on ebay and it just came in. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-23, 11:26 AM
Replies: 75,385
Views: 12,286,719
Posted By jamesdak

I had one of these, just a different model year. ...

I had one of these, just a different model year. Surprisingly fast ride that really carried speed well and was quite comfortable.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-23, 08:40 PM
Replies: 8,162
Views: 927,239
Posted By jamesdak

I got in a couple of cool things today. ...

I got in a couple of cool things today.

First was another of the old Avocet 02 saddles I love. This one looks great!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-23, 08:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 227
Posted By jamesdak

This Miele has been listed locally for awhile...

This Miele has been listed locally for awhile now. If my size I would have snatched it up to give it a try.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-08-23, 07:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 588
Posted By jamesdak

That is a great price for a 853 framed bike that...

That is a great price for a 853 framed bike that is a great ride. I had essentially the same 1999 Circuit on on smooth pavement it was a rocket!

GLWS!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-23, 07:34 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,352
Posted By jamesdak

I wish the whole bike world would hate on the...

I wish the whole bike world would hate on the Delta's more so I could find another set or two for a reasonable price. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-23, 08:20 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 998
Posted By jamesdak

Aren't these the ones that got slammed in the...

Aren't these the ones that got slammed in the reviews for not being very well made or something?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-23, 07:59 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,352
Posted By jamesdak

I saw my first set of a De Rosa when I was at an...

I saw my first set of a De Rosa when I was at an old local pro's house picking up my first Giordana bike from him. They were beautiful.

I have a set of the 3 pivots on my one Lemond and am...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-23, 07:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 239
Posted By jamesdak

Yep, ran out of the film protectors I've been...

Yep, ran out of the film protectors I've been using and am waiting for new stuff to come in. My wandering mind had a heck of a time staying focused as I cut the housings on this one. I keep saying...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-23, 11:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 239
Posted By jamesdak

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A little eye candy to dress it up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-23, 11:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 239
Posted By jamesdak

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Nice seat tube cluster...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-23, 11:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 239
Posted By jamesdak

Motta Personal 2001R - Quick Winter Photoshoot.

I'll do it proper once spring get's here but this morning I went ahead and grabbed pics of this new build. Just had to time in to get the work in between the snow showers that have been happening....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-23, 09:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 372
Posted By jamesdak

Time to get back at this one over the weekend. ...

Time to get back at this one over the weekend. The plan right now is just to sort out the crank/FD issues. First I'm going to properly install the BB which may be a bit tricky on this one. It's a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-23, 09:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 175
Posted By jamesdak

I got my hands on one of these Technium Raleigh's...

I got my hands on one of these Technium Raleigh's recently and was surprised by just how nice it is. It was heavy though, over 24 lbs but mine came with Exage parts and even a rack on it.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-23, 06:41 PM
Replies: 20,145
Views: 2,577,912
Posted By jamesdak

It was a very short attempt at riding today. I...

It was a very short attempt at riding today. I really just don't have anything this year that's able to handle the snow we've been getting this year. All shots taken in the driveway before the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-23, 06:07 PM
Replies: 8,162
Views: 927,239
Posted By jamesdak

Thanks, left over from my Army days. Closing in...

Thanks, left over from my Army days. Closing in on 20 years old and still works just fine.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-23, 03:39 PM
Replies: 6,061
Views: 675,706
Posted By jamesdak

There's more room than there looks from the side...

There's more room than there looks from the side shot. The seat tube is crimped for clearance. But yeah I imagine this is going to be stiff ride, at least in the rear.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-23, 12:33 PM
Replies: 8,162
Views: 927,239
Posted By jamesdak

Got in a back up for my modern build bikes. ...

Got in a back up for my modern build bikes. Total Cycles is blowing out Ultegra 8000 for a little over $600. With shipping my cost was right at $673. I expected to get plastic bagged OEM parts for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-23, 11:31 AM
Replies: 6,061
Views: 675,706
Posted By jamesdak

This morning I went ahead and installed the new...

This morning I went ahead and installed the new tires on the wheels for the Krapf bike. These wheels have those rubber rim liners I hate but as luck would have it I didn't have the right width rim...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-23, 09:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 389
Posted By jamesdak

Yep, as has been discussed here many times. ...

Yep, as has been discussed here many times. Billato built almost all of the GIordana bikes. The few exceptions were a small number of the very early ones which Dario built himself. Giordana used...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-23, 09:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 251
Posted By jamesdak

Billato resource Facebook Owners Club page: ...

Billato resource

Facebook Owners Club page:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/437412037076241
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-23, 09:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 251
Posted By jamesdak

I'll help best I can. I've had 10, or is it 11,...

I'll help best I can. I've had 10, or is it 11, Billato built bikes over the years.

My Concorde had the 3E which I'm not sure if I ever found out for sure it was Aelle tre tubi but I sure...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-23, 10:05 PM
Replies: 8,162
Views: 927,239
Posted By jamesdak

Today I got in a pair of new Corsa G 2.0 700x23...

Today I got in a pair of new Corsa G 2.0 700x23 tires to try on the Krapf bike. Seems to be hard to find good 700x23 skinwalls in stock. Hopefully these will give me a tad more clearance on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-23, 10:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 389
Posted By jamesdak

A very good read and I too loved the discussion...

A very good read and I too loved the discussion of the CF lined Excell tubing. As I've shared in the past, Giordana looked at these tubes also. Nelson at Gita told me a few years back that they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-23, 05:31 PM
Replies: 522
Views: 57,433
Posted By jamesdak

I guess this can go here now. Pretty much...

I guess this can go here now. Pretty much completed the build this weekend. Just a few minor details to deal with.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-23, 04:36 PM
Replies: 6,061
Views: 675,706
Posted By jamesdak

Yep, for me it had to be black tires on this one....

Yep, for me it had to be black tires on this one. Since I was going to put some green striped Vittoria's on the Terraplane ....
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-23, 11:47 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,230
Posted By jamesdak

Ok, got it built up finally. Should have been...

Ok, got it built up finally. Should have been easy but man I struggle to focus my mind on even simple stuff like this. Couldn't get the housing lengths right yesterday for some reason and then the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-23, 06:26 PM
Replies: 6,061
Views: 675,706
Posted By jamesdak

Finally got around to the Motta. Just one final...

Finally got around to the Motta. Just one final step.

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x717/20230217_171632_2dd249bc6929c38933b1d98fe0b2b73c893f9901.jpg
Just have to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-23, 10:29 PM
Replies: 522
Views: 57,433
Posted By jamesdak

Well, a couple new ones moved into the house this...

Well, a couple new ones moved into the house this year that I guess fit this theme.

First is this "early to the game" carbon fiber beauty. A C4 Air One:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-23, 12:15 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,230
Posted By jamesdak

I'm getting closer on this one. If I stick to...

I'm getting closer on this one. If I stick to the current plan the only thing I'm waiting for is the 9 speed cassette coming from Chain Reactions. I need that to make an 8 speed cassette that will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-23, 11:14 AM
Replies: 8,162
Views: 927,239
Posted By jamesdak

I got in a few items this week. Stuff for the...

I got in a few items this week. Stuff for the Gianni Motta, the Krapf, and the Merckx Corsa 01.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-23, 12:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 754
Posted By jamesdak

Always happy to perform my role as an influencer...

Always happy to perform my role as an influencer and enabler! :thumb:

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/800x533/173076847_c42d4b3019048fc3a7e81c95af63ab000bfbaa4b.jpg

I...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-06-23, 07:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 724
Posted By jamesdak

The guy I bought the Motta from had two similar...

The guy I bought the Motta from had two similar Coppi's listed for sale. I can shoot you his POC stuff when I get home.

Other than the catalog page that shows my model I haven't seen one with...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-05-23, 08:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 724
Posted By jamesdak

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x836/frame1_65328f1ee1911c81d59bf4f1c4602a477e303a17.jpg

Well.....using mine as a reference I'd put yours at a couple/few hundred at best....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-23, 10:43 AM
Replies: 6,061
Views: 675,706
Posted By jamesdak

I've been going over this groupset this weekend. ...

I've been going over this groupset this weekend. Just cleaning it up then basic servicing and such to get it working to it's full potential. Soaked the STI Shifters in PB Blaster, let them "drain"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-23, 09:33 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,504
Posted By jamesdak

Figured I should post this picture here too. I...

Figured I should post this picture here too. I got the Krapf Jersey in the mail finally and it compliments the bike perfectly.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-23, 01:21 PM
Replies: 8,162
Views: 927,239
Posted By jamesdak

I got this in from Ukraine. ...

I got this in from Ukraine.

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x1800/img_8369_f337680d94897b90fca44dc98e174be5bda8d59f.jpg

And it's the perfect match to this, cool...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-23, 09:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 400
Posted By jamesdak

Those are sweet wheels. I ran those rims with a...

Those are sweet wheels. I ran those rims with a newer set of the Conti Grand Prixs for years on the Opus III.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-23, 07:05 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,274
Posted By jamesdak

Nice! I can take that off my watchlist now! We...

Nice! I can take that off my watchlist now! We must have similar taste. :thumb:

Can't wait to see what you do with this one.
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