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    Help identifying lugged frame

    Hi Guys, I've inherited this lugged steel frame & would like some help identifying it. RGF stamping on the bb 5-979 stamped on non drive side rear drop out Unfortunately it's been painted in a metallic gun metal colour Thanks in advance
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    Gios Professional, Campagnolo, Cinelli - price drop

    Splitting out the Gios, all prices are open to sensible offers & include postage (insured & recorded) Frameset (inc Shimano A600 headset): 1985 Gios Professional 55cm - Immaculate condition. Frame was stripped & refinished by Brian Rourke cycles less than 4 months ago & has been ridden 10 miles...
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    Gios Professional 55cm - Refinished

    I'm currently looking for a new project and the stable must be cleared first (reluctantly, because i could stare at this all day long) The frame was refinished by Brian Rourke cycles in November & has since completed a grand total of 10 miles (dry). I know some of the modern components will...
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    What bike to restore?

    I'm wanting to restore another steel roadie, budget is tight on this one, so looking for something cheap but reputable. Any ideas on what I could be looking for? Looking more for enjoyment of bringing something back to its former glory than anything but I also want something that is saleable at...
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    Bar slippage, help required.

    I have a cinelli Gios panto stem (26.4mm) which has a single bolt & uses an internal wedge clamp design. I fitted my 26.0mm 3ttt bars with a coke can shim (2 pieces) & can't get it to clamp tight enough, the bars keep slipping with any amount of weight on them. The stem has been degreased &...
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    Help:- Removing bars from Cinelli stem

    I have a Cinelli Gios panto stem which i want to remove the bars from, but i'm struggling. I have undone the allen bolt (completely removed it) and the bars will not budge, they won't even rotate. Has anyone got any ideas for removing them?
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    Campagnolo super record brakes, Dura ace mini groupset

    Campagnolo Super Record brakes in good condition with gran sport pads/holders, some rust on the mounting allen bolts. £70 posted Shimano 600 braze on front mech (FD-6400), excellent condition. £15 posted Shimano Dura-ace (CS-7402) chainset (170mm - 52/39), very good condition with some...
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    world cycle decals - anyone used them?

    I'm going to be ordering some decals for my Gios rebuild, has anyone used the above company? The photos of the stickers look good but I dont want to waste £34 if they are going to be pants.
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    Planet X retro rims

    Has anyone used any of the planet x retro rims in a wheel build before? I'm tempted to try them out over some ambrosio rims for my wheel build once I've found some suitable hubs.
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    Advice on stripping a steel frame

    over the next couple of months I will be breaking down my 1985 Gios Professional to be stripped and refinished. First question is paint stripping, acid dip or bead/sand blast? Second question is paint or powder coat? My concerns with powder coat is that it will be thick on the lug work. Third...
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    '89 San Marco Rolls -Tiger stripe

    San Marco Rolls, in brown/tiger stripe with gold coloured rails (some surface rust) stamped 89 on the base. £40 posted
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    Frame plugs for internal cables

    My Gios has internal cable routing and both of the plastic cinelli plugs are past their best. Does anyone know where I can purchase them from or can I get some with integrated cable stops for the outer cable?
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    Mavic MA40 / Campagnolo Nuovo Tipo wheelset (700c)

    Mavic MA40 hard anodised rims (yellow sticker) laced to low flange Campagnolo Nuovo Tipo hubs in good condition, straight with good tension. Complete with Sachs 7sp freewheel & campagnolo quick release skewers (some scratches). I believe that these were the original fitment from my 1985 Gios...
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    1985 Gios Professional neoretro project *finished page 6*

    I've bought this from my brother in law, he bought it as a Brian Rourke but it turns out to be a Gios. Frame: 1985 Gios Professional Fork: 1985 Gios Headset: Shimano A600 Stem: Cinelli Gios Handlebar: Cinelli Bar Tape: Cinelli Brake Levers/Brifters: Campagnolo Brake Calipers: Campagnolo...
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    Identification Help

    I am purchasing this classic roadie from my brother in law, he bought is as a Brian Rourke, however i have confirmed that it isn't a Rourke although painted & stickered as one (by markings & serial number). I infact believe it is a Gios of some description, but i would like to know a rough...
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