Retro Bicycle Thread

[Loose cog]

Nice, I like the different colours on the down and seat tubes.

[Badsam]

From Steel-Vintage, a great resource!!!!!

 

This is a nice Diamant classic steel bicycle frame and fork. The frame and fork are made of very light profiled steel tubes by ORIA. The frame has really nice lugs and pantographs. We de-painted this frame and can optionally paint it in a color of your choice. The option of new painting would additionally cost 149 Euro.

 

A different model, but I think Diamant.

 

You lucky boy, you know whom to sell it to cheaply, if you want   

 

Okay, so, the frame has finally been stripped and I found an ITA threaded BB hiding between the cranks. Had a good look at the frame in the sun and couldn't find any markings whatsoever, besides the Cinelli logos on the lugs.

 

The frame was fitted with a C-Record headset (drilled cups) and a 27mm C-Record seatpost (I think). So maaaaaaybe high end??

 

1. Does ITA BB mean ITA frame? and,

2. How common were DIY frame builds back in the day?

[Eppie]

This is an interesting find, a Raleigh track frame in TI colours with Reynolds 753 tubing. The serial number is SB1065. I did some research and the SB in the serial number indicates that the frame was built at the Special Bicycle Developments Unit of Raleigh in Ilkeston. The Reynolds decal says "Reynolds Cycle tubing" and "Respray" Anyone have any knowledge on these frames?

[Eppie]

This is an interesting find, a Raleigh track frame in TI colours with Reynolds 753 tubing. The serial number is SB1065. I did some research and the SB in the serial number indicates that the frame was built at the Special Bicycle Developments Unit of Raleigh in Ilkeston. The Reynolds decal says "Reynolds Cycle tubing" and "Respray" Anyone have any knowledge on these frames?20160321_143459_resized.jpg20160321_140152_resized.jpg20160321_140206_resized.jpg20160321_141918_resized.jpg20160321_141938_resized.jpg20160321_143511_resized.jpg

I got this reply from Neil McGowran an American TI Raleigh SBDU collector:

 

Hi Eric – sounds like you have a lovely frame dating to approx the last 6 month period of 1976. There is no real accurate date timeline for SB frames but I believe 1976 started at about SB600’ish give or take 30 frames. So yours is probably later in that year. 753 was available to the public in 1976 so definitely could be correct for 753. SBDU brackets at this time would have had “Made in England” across the length. Most track BB shells were plain but some may have had 4 slots milled into it. Hope that helps, Would love to see some images. The tops of the seat stays and how they are finished can tell a lot about an SBDU frame and if the head lugs have cut out windows or not.

Cheers

Neil

 

 

[Eppie]

So there she is, 1976 Raleigh SBDU. Just finished fitting the Campagnolo Record wheels with tubbies and Zeus crankset. Campagnolo Grand Sport pedals. Very light and rides like a dream.

[Loose cog]

Eppie, that is a very nice bike you have there. Well done!

 

Idea!!!!!!!!

 

Many of us have odd crank arms lying about or are missing either a left or right hand side arm. How about everyone going through their stockpiles of goodies and then posting some pictures of the crank arms you have for sale or want to buy the opposite arm?

[Loose cog]

This arrived yesterday.

 

I was fortunate to have won this lovely limited edition Brooks LÉroica saddle a few days ago after entering my Alpina and the wife's Zini in a competition by the Eroica South Africa organisers.

[Tumbleweed]

This arrived yesterday.

 

I was fortunate to have won this lovely limited edition Brooks LÉroica saddle a few days ago after entering my Alpina and the wife's Zini in a competition by the Eroica South Africa organisers.

 

Ride it on the rivet!

[tracknut]

This arrived yesterday.

 

I was fortunate to have won this lovely limited edition Brooks LÉroica saddle a few days ago after entering my Alpina and the wife's Zini in a competition by the Eroica South Africa organisers.

pics of the Alpina & Zini please!

[Loose cog]

Here is some crank arms I have.

 

Shimano 600 RHS 6400. Length 172.5mm. I found a no-name LHS arm which works but would be nice to find 6400 LHS. Also available for sale.

Edited March 25, 2016 by Loose cog

[Loose cog]

54cm Alpina SLX with Dura-Ace 7400 series groupset. The 1st gen levers will be swapped back to later model after Eroica. Ambriosio rims on 600 hubs. Brooks Professional Select.

 

49cm Zini 501 with 600 6400 tricolour groupset. The 1st gen levers and callipers will be swapped as above. Brand, spanking new Brooks limited edition LÉroica saddle.

 

Zini running 25c tyres whilst Alpina 23c. I don't have money for new tyres. 

[Anton Earle]

Getting used to riding dirt roads in preparation for the Eroica on my 1987 Petini. The bike is running smoothly, I only need to swap to the regulation toe-clip pedals now. Some "interesting" experiences hitting loose sand and gravel.....

[Loose cog]

Thank you to Rolfaps for agreeing to part with 26.8mm seat post for the Zini. The shims I made were not working and the saddle was moving after riding for a while. Thank you!

Edited March 27, 2016 by Loose cog

[olffie1]

I am looking for a steel De Rosa frame 61, 62 or 63cm centre of bb to top of seat tube.

Must be reasonable condition no dents or accident damage.

Can also be complete bike for sale please contact me via PM, email or mobile

0827729751.

Regards

Sven

[olffie1]

It's me. Glad you like the LeJeune Dillon.

Hi Eric, this not an ordinary Master, it is an Arabesque Master.........very rare! I think there were only 500 made in 83 - 84! Check your right rear back stay on the drop out and it will have a three digit serial number. Let me know what the number is.

95% of all Arabesque's were sold as frame sets only for Colnago's 30 Anniversary.

The 5% were sold as complete bikes with Colnago 30th pantographing on Campagnolo parts! These complete bikes command pricing of between R100,000 and R400,000 all depending on condition and if the bike is complete or not.

Regards

Sven

[olffie1]

54cm Alpina SLX with Dura-Ace 7400 series groupset. The 1st gen levers will be swapped back to later model after Eroica. Ambriosio rims on 600 hubs. Brooks Professional Select.

 

49cm Zini 501 with 600 6400 tricolour groupset. The 1st gen levers and callipers will be swapped as above. Brand, spanking new Brooks limited edition LÉroica saddle.

 

Zini running 25c tyres whilst Alpina 23c. I don't have money for new tyres.

 

NICE!