Retro Bicycle Thread

[bikemonster]

@skollie

 

First off, put an inexpensive-but-not-crappy seatpost and saddle on it otherwise it's worth not-a-lot.

 

Then, assuming wheels spin nicely, gears change properly etc. I would guess around R3k would be a fair price.

 

I'm no expert, so if that bike has specialist appeal for being what looks like early carbon fibre, I could be way out.

[skollie]

@skollie

 

First off, put an inexpensive-but-not-crappy seatpost and saddle on it otherwise it's worth not-a-lot.

 

Then, assuming wheels spin nicely, gears change properly etc. I would guess around R3k would be a fair price.

 

I'm no expert, so if that bike has specialist appeal for being what looks like early carbon fibre, I could be way out.

 

Thanks Bikemonster

I think I have a seatpost lying around somewhere.

Hopefully somebody like this oldie.

[monkeyboy-CT]

hi all:

 

i have a set of shimano rsx sti levers that i want to take apart and clean-up/get shifting 100 percent.

does anyone know of an available manual or good website link to help me out??

 

thanks

[Pronutro]

[javadude]

Wow William, the Bianchi looks fantastic.

[Pronutro]

Yeah, I am pretty happy with it to say the least. One or two minor things still to be done. But love the bike :-)

[javadude]

Is that Fizik bar tape William?

Edited October 16, 2010 by velo

[Pronutro]

Yes, it's Fizik. You get two kinds of brown. One is called Antique brown (the one currently on the Bianchi), and the other one is a lighter, tan brown, which is called Honey. So, depending on what shade of brown the saddle is (if you'd like to match) you could get tape to go with it.

 

Brooks also has those shades of brown. But it is pricey. Genuine leather though on the Brooks, so actually worth it.

Edited October 17, 2010 by williamersatz

[LeTurbo]

Yummy yummy williamersatz! Datz a very luverly Bianchi! I rebuild, I gather ... baie, baie netjies!

[Delgado]

Yes, it's Fizik. You get two kinds of brown. One is called Antique brown (the one currently on the Bianchi), and the other one is a lighter, tan brown, which is called Honey. So, depending on what shade of brown the saddle is (if you'd like to match) you could get tape to go with it.

 

Brooks also has those shades of brown. But it is pricey. Genuine leather though on the Brooks, so actually worth it.

Is it the Microtex tape from Fizik?

[Pronutro]

Is it the Microtex tape from Fizik?

 

Yup

[javadude]

Check out this pimping Master on eBay. Apparently its a 35th Anniversary Gold Edition, although its the first i've heard of it:

 

 

Heres a link to the auction if you're interested in bidding:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150512759548&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en

[Team SL]

This Pinarello Treviso SL has been with me since i started cycling in the late 80's

 

She sure does need some attention to restore her to the original condition when bought in in 1989 for a whopping R 5500-00.

 

The little cuplprit "tweety" who was responsible for removing the handle bar tape.

[monkeyboy-CT]

new project: old not so pretty raleigh racer, but its got potential

[Stretched@Birth]

Just in case anyone's interested, there's an Alan track bike for sale at Linden Cycles. Looks to be about a 54cm, Wolber wheels, Campag hubs, didn't look at the rest in any detail. Silver frame. R3500.

[HeartCoppi]

Edited January 23, 2011 by HeartCoppi