Flushing Shadow Posted July 13, 2020 Posted July 13, 2020 (edited) After i took apart my Jan Janssen racer, a lot of rust came out of the bb and chainstays, i didn't really trust that frame anymore so i talked to a friend about it and he gave me a link to a sales ad from a 1999 frame, that was only used in the showroom, just a frame and fork. I asked the seller what he wanted for the frame and whe agreed on a fair price, so now i have a good,rust free frameset; It's the type of cro-mo that you can smash a persons skull in with, but the frame stays straight... Not the light wheight kind of bike frame, but before i am so lean that frameweight is an issue...So now the frame is a bit younger, i will be using Ryde DP18 rims, Hope silver hubs and a shiny sparkling silver 105 R7000 groupset. Edited July 13, 2020 by Flushing Shadow IH8MUD, DJR and Wayne pudding Mol 3
Kalahari Vegmot Posted July 16, 2020 Posted July 16, 2020 (edited) Over the last couple of months I've developed an itch for a retro roadie. Not exactly sure where the itch came from, but hey..... This frame popped up in the classifieds a little ways back. Not 100% sure how it landed in my hands yet, but some mysteries are simply unsolvable I guess... The frame's been powder coated, so if someone knows where to get original decals that'd be nice... Once I get a few more bits I'll be able to build it up. Edited July 16, 2020 by Kalahari Vegmot Underachiever, IH8MUD, DJR and 2 others 5
Kalahari Vegmot Posted July 17, 2020 Posted July 17, 2020 Found this article quite interesting. A bit of the history pertaining to SA frame builders: https://www.google.com/amp/s/mg.co.za/article/2013-09-13-00-fixed-assets-a-bicycle-frame-of-mind/%3famp DJR 1
ChrisF Posted July 17, 2020 Posted July 17, 2020 Over the last couple of months I've developed an itch for a retro roadie. Not exactly sure where the itch came from, but hey..... This frame popped up in the classifieds a little ways back. Not 100% sure how it landed in my hands yet, but some mysteries are simply unsolvable I guess... The frame's been powder coated, so if someone knows where to get original decals that'd be nice... Once I get a few more bits I'll be able to build it up. 20200716_170434.jpg20200716_170135.jpgCarbon bike repairs in Durbanville are brilliant at replacement decals. Kalahari Vegmot 1
Knersboy Posted July 17, 2020 Posted July 17, 2020 (edited) Found this article quite interesting. A bit of the history pertaining to SA frame builders: https://www.google.com/amp/s/mg.co.za/article/2013-09-13-00-fixed-assets-a-bicycle-frame-of-mind/%3fampI knew Basil Cohen in the 90s when I was a laaitie. He had a bike shop/general trading shop in Venterspost near Randfontein/Westonarea.The place was like a treasure trove of bike stuff. He used to sponsor a lot of the mine workers to ride on the track in Westonarea and Wes-Drie. I was a cash strapped laaitie and he always gave me a good deal on bike stuff. Only years after that did I learn he was a legend of SA cycling. We used to have Wes-Tranvaal track meets at Wes-Drie track. I’m my age group we would race for second (or in my place second last) behind JP van Zyl. I can still smell that shop. Rubber, tubby glue and stale beer outside (there were literally prossies sitting on beer crates outside the shop, pomp and beer combo deal). Edited July 17, 2020 by Knersboy Kalahari Vegmot, Pieter-za, Wayne pudding Mol and 1 other 4
EddieV Posted July 23, 2020 Posted July 23, 2020 Aaah, I got that frame from Stan a while back (its a white one hey?) and it was in my stand by the time i realized that its too big for me. My dreamy heart eyes blinded me to the fact until that point! Got the Frame back from David. His work is amazing. Brazing is flawless. It's a 2001 Cervelo Prodigy (Nivacrom rear and thermacrom main tubes). New replaced/added headtube to fit a 1 1/8 straight or tapered fork, and rear disc mounts added. He also replaced/added the cable guides. The frame weighs in at 1.7kg after modifications. Now for stripping and painting. BuffsVintageBikes, IH8MUD, DJR and 5 others 8
DJR Posted July 23, 2020 Posted July 23, 2020 Got the Frame back from David. His work is amazing. Brazing is flawless. It's a 2001 Cervelo Prodigy (Nivacrom rear and thermacrom main tubes). New replaced/added headtube to fit a 1 1/8 straight or tapered fork, and rear disc mounts added. He also replaced/added the cable guides. The frame weighs in at 1.7kg after modifications. Now for stripping and painting.Would love to see where this build is going! EddieV and Skylark 2
The Ouzo Posted July 23, 2020 Posted July 23, 2020 Found this article quite interesting. A bit of the history pertaining to SA frame builders: https://www.google.com/amp/s/mg.co.za/article/2013-09-13-00-fixed-assets-a-bicycle-frame-of-mind/%3fampfascinating read. Thanks for the link. Kalahari Vegmot 1
Kalahari Vegmot Posted July 24, 2020 Posted July 24, 2020 Many thanks to Hubber Dirt Addict07 for the templates for the decals. Once I had the templates, it was simply a case of finding a local company to make them, and a little patience... IH8MUD and BuffsVintageBikes 2
Loose cog Posted August 7, 2020 Posted August 7, 2020 Many thanks to Hubber Dirt Addict07 for the templates for the decals. Once I had the templates, it was simply a case of finding a local company to make them, and a little patienceI am looking for a head tube decal like this . 20200724_172425.jpg
Kalahari Vegmot Posted August 7, 2020 Posted August 7, 2020 I am looking for a head tube decal like this . 20200724_172425.jpgI'll send you a PM later today
The Ouzo Posted August 7, 2020 Posted August 7, 2020 Many thanks to Hubber Dirt Addict07 for the templates for the decals. Once I had the templates, it was simply a case of finding a local company to make them, and a little patience... 20200724_172331.jpg20200724_172346.jpg20200724_172353.jpg20200724_172359.jpg20200724_172425.jpgThat brings back all sorts of memories.
Master83 Posted August 11, 2020 Posted August 11, 2020 (edited) Tried posting this in a "Help me identify this Colnago" thread when I was offered this bike, however received no response. Trying again here after having bought the bike, somewhat impulsively Any ideas which Colnago this might be? It does say "Mexico" on a label, though I am 99% sure it isn't a Mexico as the fork does not match the pictures I have seen? Edited August 11, 2020 by Master83 IH8MUD 1
Master83 Posted August 11, 2020 Posted August 11, 2020 Thanks bikebloke! Thoughts on the rebuild? Convert to an SS or spent half my savings on a period correct campy groupset to replace the Exage 600 and Sora ?
EddieV Posted August 11, 2020 Posted August 11, 2020 Thanks bikebloke! Thoughts on the rebuild? Convert to an SS or spent half my savings on a period correct campy groupset to replace the Exage 600 and Sora ? My opinion .... .... if you aren't sure if it's a Colnago, ...or a Colner or Cornello? .. I would rather convert this one to a SS or similar, and spend your big bucks on something you know is definitely a Colnago, even if it's just for resale purposes ... the next guy might ask the same questions? .... just my two cents ....
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