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    Can you put spd pedals on vintage bike?

    Re: Actually, you may have problems threading a shimano's SPD or other Japanese pedals into vintage Campy cranks and maybe other Italian cranks as the threads are slightly different. The will go in but may take more force than you may be comfortable with.
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    Stepped Ferrule Required

    Re: Try asking here: http://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/ I found some at my local bike shop for my Montello...
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    Need help to identify a Italian suede leather saddle

    Re: Could be worn off the side but should be embossed on the bottom of the plastic shell and they usually have a concor nameplate on the back end. Might be a cheap knockoff.
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    Need help to identify a Italian suede leather saddle

    Re: Looks like a Selle San Marco Concor
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    Cutting down a threaded steerer tube

    Re: That's a lot to cut off! I was originally going to reply why not add spacers and preserve. Why do yo need to cut so much off? Your procedure was very well done BTW.
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    What is your dream 80s frame?

    I would like to find a 1981 FUJI Professional frame or complete bike with SunTour Superbe. Size 54 to be exact!
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    Why did bar ends disappear?

    Downtube shifters are lighter and provide a quicker crisper shift due to the shorter cable length but obviously that could be debated.
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    For owners of Pinarellos

    Link has been posted.
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    For owners of Pinarellos

    Subscribed! Please post to bikeforums.com/classic and vintage for more response.
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    Pedal threads

    There is a slight difference between Italian 9/16 x 20 and Japanese 9/16 x 20. I think it is the angles on the points of the threads which will cause a Japanese pedal to thread tight into an Italian crank. Anyone else tried to thread a Shimano SPD pedal into a Campy crank? They work but they're...
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    Please help ID '80s rim RESOLVED

    Those rims are Ambrosio Montreal Medaille d'Or. They came in several different finishes. They can be found on velobase. http://velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx? ... &AbsPos=17
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    Please help ID '80s rim RESOLVED

    Funny, I'm riding on the Metamorphisis rims right now on my Pinarello Montello.
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    Please help ID '80s rim RESOLVED

    I used to own a set of those rims back in 1984. The rim in the pictured used to have a green and yellow fragile waterside decal over the rims joint seam.
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    Please help ID '80s rim RESOLVED

    Re: Please help ID '80s rim Ambrosio Montreal Durex
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