Pinarello Ideas

[Toff]

This is a link for Ian, as discussed recently at Slowies.

What you can do with a Pinarello, that doesn't involve the cost of a repaint...

Nice...

Or if you wanted to repaint:
Repaint

Here's one that appears to be identical:
Identical

[weiyun]

That's just amazing! When are you going to get your full chrome frame?

[Toff]

Ian from Slowies (the guy wearing the video camera during the Gong ride), already has the Pinarello. I suggested he could clean off the paint and go natural chrome like in the first picture set. Most Colnagos are also fully chromed under the paint, so I could eventually decide to give one of my bikes the same treatment...

[weiyun]

Are there quality differences in chrome treatments? Anyone do them economically here in Sydney?

[Toff]

Are there quality differences in chrome treatments?

Definitely.

Anyone do them economically here in Sydney?

Probably. The guys on Canterbury Road have been recommended. I once dated a girl whose dad worked there too...

[timyone]

man that top link is to one shiney bike!
umm sorry i dont have any thing to add to this thread...

[Karzie]

Thanks for remembering Toff!

That chrome certainly does look sweet. The red finishing really adds to the aesthetic too.

Hmmm.... what to do

Like they say, not really a trainer!

Ian

[Toff]

Karzie, rumour has it that you are going to "coppi" the colour scheme of another frame!

Any chance we can see the one you are going to use as a template?

[Karzie]

Well word does get around.

I have definitely decided on the color, but here's the inspirations...

[Karzie]

Damn, how do you insert an image in this *$@^Furshlugginer&% program?
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[Toff]

Nice! I'm hoping to have something similar to this for display at the centenary dinner.

[Karzie]

I can't do anything right today it seems. That previous post should read "NOT definitely decided on the colour", though the coppi is pretty delicious.

I went over to the Canterbury Road chromeworks, but it's just a hole in the ground. They're developing the site.

I had to take the frame over to a place in Tarren Point instead. Should have it back by next week some time to take to the sprayshop.

Here's some more eye-candy....

[Toff]

You are better off posting those ones as links rather than images.

Love Llewellyn bikes. With so many clubbies having the name, we once toyed with the idea of asking him to sponsor our club!

[Karzie]

Toff, I'm looking for a campy groupset from the same era (80-90s) rather than a new set. Do you have any clues where a feller would start looking in Sydney? (rather than ebay etc - which is all a bit hit and miss, not knowing the market.....)

[Toff]

If you want C-Record or Super Record in good condition, you will need to be prepared to pay big $$$ and take it whenever you find it. I've got a bit of a network of suppliers from all over the world. (Germany, Hungary, Italy.) Most of these people have some sort of online presence, and often sell through ebay, although I try to avoid buying off ebay these days.

I've also got some spare bits which I'll be letting loose soon. (Mainly 1994 C-Record).

If you are happy with lesser groupsets, you can get some absolute bargains by cruising ebay for complete bikes where the seller doesn't know what he is selling. I've seen a few bikes recently sell for around $300 equiped with complete Campagnolo Victory or Triomphe groupsets. (Sharp edges everywhere instead of smooth flowing curves like C-Record. Very distinctly 80s ~Produced in 86 & 87. The sharp edges make for a crisp look, which can be stunning on a tidy frame.)

[Karzie]

Thanks for that Toff. Let me know when you're letting your stuff go.

I guess I can always put a new groupset on if I have to. My main lookout is for a complete headset, as I believe that Campy don't do the 1" threaded anymore. I may be forced onto ebay yet!

[Toff]

I have a spare C-Record headset, from around 1990. I also have a 1" Record threaded headset. Question is... do you need English or Italian thread (or...God forbid... French)?

[Karzie]

Well, it's an Italian bike, so I assume Italian. I asked John at Ashfield Cycles about this and he seemed to indicate that it didn't matter. Is this the case?

[Kosy-Moto]

toff - I didnt see you at the swapmeet.. ?? Lots of Campy hubs!!

[Toff]

Didn't make the swapmeet due to a prior committment. Proably a good thing. I wouldn't have been able to resist!