monkeyboy-CT Posted June 12, 2011 Posted June 12, 2011 lets make it share your coppi day!!!! may I ask why mine's has so much more chrome work compared to the one above??
MTB0007 Posted June 13, 2011 Posted June 13, 2011 Your Coppi above with all the Chrome seems to have STI shifters ..can't tell on this pic This would make it a later bikeBeautiful .. And newer.. Which would most likley explain the added chrome ....
MacDaddy Posted June 13, 2011 Posted June 13, 2011 lets make it share your coppi day!!!! may I ask why mine's has so much more chrome work compared to the one above?? What tubing is your Coppi Nils? Mine is Columbus Neuron and is a 1997 model form what I can find HERE
Agter os Posted June 13, 2011 Posted June 13, 2011 Thanks Tom, this is exactly what I am looking for. Not ready yet to buy, as I have not decided which gear ration to use, but yes, I'll keep this info.I have already written to them for advice on how to re-chrome the wheel rims. Polishing does NOT help, as there are just too many small little chips and rust. I am fortunate as I bought my DHC new in 1976, and everything is still there - 5 speed at the back and all! - but the aluminium brake callipers etc, all need a very good cleaning. Will do so slowly but surely and wait for the results! Can't seem to remember what I have done with the seat though. There is one on it now, but it definately is not the original one. Will see when I get to that part of the bike! What seat does yours have? Is it original? If so, is it for sale?I also may need to replace the BB, or at least repair same, with new bearings etc.
HeartCoppi Posted June 13, 2011 Posted June 13, 2011 just polished:When I got the wheels, I didn't notice that the freehub was slipping. It was a fun puzzle to dismantle and repack.
Fixer Posted June 13, 2011 Posted June 13, 2011 Great hubs HC. What spoke count? Same back and front?
Fixer Posted June 13, 2011 Posted June 13, 2011 Still trying to complete Superbe Pro groupset. I have nos mismatched 36 F and 32 R hubs.
MacDaddy Posted June 13, 2011 Posted June 13, 2011 I have a pretty good nic Superbe Pro Braze-on front mech for R150 if anyone's keen. Batteries sold seperately
Fixer Posted June 13, 2011 Posted June 13, 2011 Hey MacDaddy, I am looking for rear mech. Same period....
monkeyboy-CT Posted June 13, 2011 Posted June 13, 2011 macdaddy mine is also neuron, but the sticker is badly damaged and almost unreadable. mine has a 7 speed STi set-up.needed a decent argus bike, so wanted the sti's still find the different chrome work interesting
Dsan Posted June 14, 2011 Posted June 14, 2011 who said an older steel frame doesn't work well with newer gruppos? http://prollyisnotprobably.com/2011/06/13/IMG_8290.jpg
Agter os Posted June 14, 2011 Posted June 14, 2011 Jahto, thanks for the tip sending me to George at Mean Machines in Germiston. Finally managed to do so yesterday, and what an experience! If I have ever seen anybody who can do a neat "operation" on a bike, this must be the man .......he has a doctored degree in Pharmacy for heaven's sake!He seems to be meticulous about his work, has spares and bikes and what not aplenty, and wow!Gave me some sound advice about my project and so forth! As said, most impressed! Thanks!
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