Retro Bicycle Thread

[Badsam]

Check the frame against this example of 85 SL http://www.speedbicycles.ch/velo/344/bianchi_specialissima_sl_1985.html

Thanks for this webpage Loose Cog!! The frame is identical to mine, so until someone throws a spanner into the works, it's a mid 80's Specialissima SL. Had a look at some later model Specialissimas sold on Steel-Vintage and it seems that the later models moved away from the capped seat stays.

[Hypernorth]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/17/b73b548f39e3514ddad8ad867e61b78e.jpg picked up this Viking earlier today. Will be using the Sante group (complete) for next build seeing as the frame is way too big.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/17/2df961d93ae2869108d8bfb2523225e1.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/17/9ee2d5dd17ad99338c7914a00e739147.jpg

Edited November 17, 2015 by Hypernorth

[Hypernorth]

Recently gave this Hansom some TLC but too small for me.http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/17/9b1be8569d3d4378747c2e4fdbd9ca43.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/17/f2f96c08ff88be38daecb1e428bbd170.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/17/321d94746de440427ed6d5196005654d.jpg

Edited November 17, 2015 by Hypernorth

[Hypernorth]

Any idea of what this Alpina is worth, would like to sell.

What does it say on the tubing sticker? Are all the components 105? Could be anything from 500 to 2000 IMHO - all depends on tubing, components and condition.

[quintonb]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/17/b73b548f39e3514ddad8ad867e61b78e.jpg picked up this Viking earlier today. Will be using the Sante group (complete) for next build seeing as the frame is way too big.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/17/2df961d93ae2869108d8bfb2523225e1.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/17/9ee2d5dd17ad99338c7914a00e739147.jpg

I would be interested in the frame if you selling.

What size Centre to Centre please.

 

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Edited November 18, 2015 by quintonb

[Loose cog]

Any idea of what this Alpina is worth, would like to sell.

About R1,500 to R1,800

[Spirog]

So, this is probably a bit off topic.

 

What shoes does one wear with old toe clip pedals?

 

I'm trying to get ready for Eroica.

[quintonb]

So, this is probably a bit off topic.

 

What shoes does one wear with old toe clip pedals?

 

I'm trying to get ready for Eroica.

Detto Cycling Shoes 

[HeyYou]

So, this is probably a bit off topic.

 

What shoes does one wear with old toe clip pedals?

 

I'm trying to get ready for Eroica.

 

The shoes are easy, it's finding the cleats, depending on what pedals you have!!!

 

My suggestion, just wear running shoes.

[DJR]

So, this is probably a bit off topic.

 

What shoes does one wear with old toe clip pedals?

 

I'm trying to get ready for Eroica.

Trust they will allow clipless pedals.

[Hypernorth]

I think they will. More than one category - some less strict I believe.

[Spirog]

Trust they will allow clipless pedals.

My understanding is that you must use toe clips. I've got a pair on the way. Should be interesting learning to use them...

[NotSoBigBen]

My son picked this up yesterday .... still to decide what to do with it 650 front 700 rear .... internal cabling

 

[Fixer]

My son picked this up yesterday .... still to decide what to do with it 650 front 700 rear .... internal cabling

 

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Nice. (I would be keen if you decide to sell).

[javadude]

My son picked this up yesterday .... still to decide what to do with it 650 front 700 rear .... internal cabling

 

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Theres only one thing to do with that, you build this:

 

[danthunders]

Hi all

 

Im looking for the following parts for my Sancini build.

 

I need a Left side Dura Ace 7402 crank arm 175mm as you see in the picture mine has a crack. I don't know if it can be repaired? If you have a left side or complete crankset please let me know. 

 

Im also in need of a 26.8mm seat post and 42mm Cinelli road bars.

 

your help will be appericated