Love the journey and your choices. Colnago: Leave the patina, and if you can touch it up. You aren't entering it to be judged. This is character. I ALSO just finished restoring a cruddy Schwinn Superior I picked up off Marketplace. That same ruby red color, too. It's looking GREAT, save for some blemishes in paint. Character; I'm leaving them. You inspire me, John! I ought to post. Thanks for your time.
Hey, Glad you're inspired. I have a blue Superior to fix up. The paint isn't bad but the decals are munched. I need some replacements if you have a good source! I dont mind a little charactor but when the decals are munched it looks like a beater! The Colnago I'm leaving. just cleaning it up!
😍😍😍🤤🤤🤤 Colnago has the coolest decorations on the frames, forks, headset, and seat-posts. Not really my fave color, but would ride in a second (if it was 49cm, which it obviously is not)
I look forward to the Colnago restoration video. Hopefully you can keep that original colour paintwork with some touches etc. That’s a good find with that crankset.
That bike is in very good, original condition, it does not need any restoration. Strip the parts, degrease the frame, wash it carefully with soap and warm water and then give it a good polish. The patina should be kept as it is. Clean the parts, instal new grease and it's ready to hit the road. PS: it's a bit too much yellow for my taste, i would go for a darker colour brake cable housing.
BTW, John. Just got off the phone with Roy Granstrom of Grand Schwinn Cyclery in Morris, Illinois. He is shipping me a bike. That is one great guy you would really love talking to. He knows Schwinns in Chicago going way back. All the best.
Wow. I used to call on that store years and years go! It was one of my accounts. I should head down there! Its about 75 minutes straight south of me. Thanks!
The Colnago if in my shop, would first get a try with some "cleaner-wax" (after I checked inside the frame tubes to make sure it's not too rusty to be worth the trouble) that stuff hated by real car guys but for paint like this you might be surprised at how nice it looks after you try it. I'll use it on aluminum bits too to shine them up and leave a protective wax-like coating after a bit of fine polishing from the mild abrasive in most "cleaner-wax" products.
Thanks for the tips. I will use a light polish on the frame and then I ceramic coat it. I sell ceramic coatings for a living. I usually will use mother's chrome polish on all of the aluminum and that does a great job. You'll see that in upcoming videos. Thanks for watching
The Tempo looks like it’s a 1985 model, based on the crankset and the blue/white graphics. IIRC 1985 is when Schwinn switched to Columbus Tenax (seamed) tubing. I had a 1984 model which had a different Sugino crank, same graphics but yellow & white, but the frame was made by Panasonic and was Tange #2 tubing. Those were really good bargains back in the day.
That's a nice Colnago. I've never had one, I used to see them pretty often around San Diego back in the 70s. I think you are right to not respray it, the decals are too nice. I haven't bought a bike for quite a while, I am trying to stay clear of temptation.
Ahh yes, Tempo. I had one from 1984 myself! Except it had 4 wheels, no airbags, and was made by Ford 😅. First car and got it in exchange for a Christmas ham.
Love that voyager and have never seen those Suntour gs dropouts. Here in the UK its all European, which is great, but have seen it all really. Would love to see more Japanese stuff
John, is that front derailleur Super Record? I thought that SR front changers had black links (at least they did in the 80's) Maybe they didn't have black links in the 70's. Nice bike.
@@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage I think I found something. I saw a photo of a 70's Record FD without the black, but it had four holes in the outer plate. Then I saw a photo of an 80's Super record FD with Three holes in the outer plate, with black links, like I have. I think that I assumed that they all had the black links.
The Colnago is in pretty decent shape, with a modest amount of corrosion. Hopefully it can be touched up without too much trouble. To be honest, this would be an opportunity to explore the best methods of addressing this sort of issue. Perhaps get a small bottle of paint mixed up by an auto paint shop and air brush it?? Italian paint of the era was not durable, and there's something to be said for keeping it authentic.
I think you're correct. Id like to keep it authentic. Like I said. It's not my expertise. I may have to invest in a small paint gun! Thanks for watching Steve.
That particular? Miyata was an excellent buy. Someone could have purchased that and upgraded it to dura Ace and that person would not be totally out of line. It was a great frame. I'm going to keep everything the bike stock. I may switch out the rims because I think these have a little bend to them. We will find out once I get the spokes off. With a gold chain and freewheel that will be the extent of the extra bling. Lol
Us? Am I talking to a member of a club? Or, do you work for Ragbrai? I didn't plan on attending. Still recovering from 2023! LOL That was so touch this year. I planned on doing my own ride down the Ohio and Erie trail. I haven't written off Ragbrai but I wasn't planning on it as of now. I got 10 Ragbrai's in so far and boy 2023 was tough!
@@andybaker2944 gotcha, thanks for checking in. Whenever I don't go I feel like I'm missing something for sure! Maybe I'll reconsider. Enjoy the ride this year
Whoa! A Sentinel! Here’s my best shot… I’m guessing 1975, but it’s probably a ‘74, possibly even a ‘73, but I doubt that. I believe (have i even been wrong?🤔) it came out of the same factory as the American Eagle. I believe this model is third from the top. Next up, a Nuovo Record imitation Sugino crankset which was actually better than the campagnolo set it impersonated. Next up the line was the Pro, or whatever label they put on it. ishiwata tubing, side pull calipers, Record like seat post, and sew-ups. Of course my memory is fuzzy after more than 50 years
factory paint on a classic is only original once. no compelling need to repaint the whole frame... it's a hi-end beauty from the Era of Pantographing. work the problem areas... show us how it's done. if all else fails you can always paint it in toto later, right? (btw, nice 911... new stuff is ok too)
as to saddle leather treatment, try Leather Honey. I've used it on very old leather interiors & gloves. it's quite oily & even leather turned to cardboard will soak it up. can take numerous applications, but it works. @@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage
Love the journey and your choices. Colnago: Leave the patina, and if you can touch it up. You aren't entering it to be judged. This is character.
I ALSO just finished restoring a cruddy Schwinn Superior I picked up off Marketplace. That same ruby red color, too. It's looking GREAT, save for some blemishes in paint. Character; I'm leaving them. You inspire me, John! I ought to post. Thanks for your time.
Hey, Glad you're inspired. I have a blue Superior to fix up. The paint isn't bad but the decals are munched. I need some replacements if you have a good source! I dont mind a little charactor but when the decals are munched it looks like a beater! The Colnago I'm leaving. just cleaning it up!
This bike is bling to me! The panto parts are 🔥
I said it wasn't bling. But I think when its polished up it's going to be slightly blingy!
😍😍😍🤤🤤🤤 Colnago has the coolest decorations on the frames, forks, headset, and seat-posts. Not really my fave color, but would ride in a second (if it was 49cm, which it obviously is not)
Fantastic bike, thanks for showing 👍
Thanks for watching!
Color is brown. A stock color for Colnago Supers in the 70s.
Loved the bike. Loved the vid.
Thanks! Is that the official color name? Not brundleshit brown or anything like that?
John, I’m so glad you worked your 911 into a video. I am a vintage bike enthusiast and a huge Porsche fan. I love your channel.
Thanks. getting mixed reviews on the Porsche! LOL. Thanks for watching!
Nice addition to the collection John .
THanks!
I look forward to the Colnago restoration video. Hopefully you can keep that original colour paintwork with some touches etc. That’s a good find with that crankset.
I decided not to have it painted. I think I'll do this in two separate videos.. Taking apart and cleaning and the other will be the build. Thanks!
Lurking forward.@@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage
The Colnago will look great after restoration.
Thanks. Took me a while to see it. But I think that color will look awesome when its done.
Nice bike, particularly the crankset. My grandfather was from Milan, so I have a love for Italian bikes and components.
I love the Panto cranks! They look so cool!
Great video. I bought a mid 70s Raleigh Super Course for next to nothing a few years ago. All it needed was some tlc.
Funny how a little hard work and elbow grease goes a long long way, doesn't it ?
Three vintage bikes that grab me is the Colnago, Bianchi, and a top of the line Paramount.
LOL, Those are my favorites! Plus the Green 72 Paramount
Nice subtle Colnago. I ride a J F Wilson built with the Gilco tubing and cut out lugs, kind of an Anglo Master. Really dig your bikes and videos.
Thanks so much! I appreciate you watching.
Quite a different look to your usual bikes, but a great project. Look forward to seeing it done, it’s very 70’s!
Yes thanks so much for watching!
Very nice Colnago! How about brown leather handlebar tape and a matching saddle?
I am crazy about your yellow Porche, ha ha😀👍
That doesn't sound like a bad choice! Let me think about that. PORSCHE! There is no substitute!
That bike is in very good, original condition, it does not need any restoration. Strip the parts, degrease the frame, wash it carefully with soap and warm water and then give it a good polish. The patina should be kept as it is. Clean the parts, instal new grease and it's ready to hit the road. PS: it's a bit too much yellow for my taste, i would go for a darker colour brake cable housing.
Great suggestions. Im keeping the paint. Some touchups.. you'll see a couple videos on it as I do it. Thanks for watching!
BTW, John. Just got off the phone with Roy Granstrom of Grand Schwinn Cyclery in Morris, Illinois. He is shipping me a bike. That is one great guy you would really love talking to. He knows Schwinns in Chicago going way back.
All the best.
Wow. I used to call on that store years and years go! It was one of my accounts. I should head down there! Its about 75 minutes straight south of me. Thanks!
The Colnago if in my shop, would first get a try with some "cleaner-wax" (after I checked inside the frame tubes to make sure it's not too rusty to be worth the trouble) that stuff hated by real car guys but for paint like this you might be surprised at how nice it looks after you try it. I'll use it on aluminum bits too to shine them up and leave a protective wax-like coating after a bit of fine polishing from the mild abrasive in most "cleaner-wax" products.
Thanks for the tips. I will use a light polish on the frame and then I ceramic coat it. I sell ceramic coatings for a living. I usually will use mother's chrome polish on all of the aluminum and that does a great job. You'll see that in upcoming videos. Thanks for watching
The Tempo looks like it’s a 1985 model, based on the crankset and the blue/white graphics. IIRC 1985 is when Schwinn switched to Columbus Tenax (seamed) tubing. I had a 1984 model which had a different Sugino crank, same graphics but yellow & white, but the frame was made by Panasonic and was Tange #2 tubing. Those were really good bargains back in the day.
Absolutely. They were great bikes. Panasonic was some of the best Japanese frames out there. I have a few. They ride great! Thanks for watching.
That's a nice Colnago. I've never had one, I used to see them pretty often around San Diego back in the 70s. I think you are right to not respray it, the decals are too nice. I haven't bought a bike for quite a while, I am trying to stay clear of temptation.
I need to follow your lead on that! Im looking at an 8 bike collection right now.. UGH> My wife is so nice and understanding!
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Yes, Love the 70s!
Ahh yes, Tempo. I had one from 1984 myself! Except it had 4 wheels, no airbags, and was made by Ford 😅. First car and got it in exchange for a Christmas ham.
I remember the Ford Tempo!
Love that voyager and have never seen those Suntour gs dropouts. Here in the UK its all European, which is great, but have seen it all really. Would love to see more Japanese stuff
Was thinking about doing a video on my Japanese frames. Schwinn imported some good ones. Mostly from Panasonic!
John, is that front derailleur Super Record? I thought that SR front changers had black links (at least they did in the 80's) Maybe they didn't have black links in the 70's.
Nice bike.
Honestly. I think the black came later.
@@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage I think I found something. I saw a photo of a 70's Record FD without the black, but it had four holes in the outer plate. Then I saw a photo of an 80's Super record FD with Three holes in the outer plate, with black links, like I have. I think that I assumed that they all had the black links.
@@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage I believe that you are right.
I assumed wrongly.
The Colnago is in pretty decent shape, with a modest amount of corrosion. Hopefully it can be touched up without too much trouble. To be honest, this would be an opportunity to explore the best methods of addressing this sort of issue. Perhaps get a small bottle of paint mixed up by an auto paint shop and air brush it?? Italian paint of the era was not durable, and there's something to be said for keeping it authentic.
I think you're correct. Id like to keep it authentic. Like I said. It's not my expertise. I may have to invest in a small paint gun! Thanks for watching Steve.
Are those miyatas that good ? ,
I know your going to bling up that colnago 😂
That particular? Miyata was an excellent buy. Someone could have purchased that and upgraded it to dura Ace and that person would not be totally out of line. It was a great frame. I'm going to keep everything the bike stock. I may switch out the rims because I think these have a little bend to them. We will find out once I get the spokes off. With a gold chain and freewheel that will be the extent of the extra bling. Lol
Looks like rust on the top tube, under the paint at 2:59. Still a very nice example.
I agree. The question is how do eliminate it. Id have to find a real good match for the paint! Thanks for watching
I'm noticing your ragbrai shirt. Are you joining us this year for the 51st edition?
Us? Am I talking to a member of a club? Or, do you work for Ragbrai? I didn't plan on attending. Still recovering from 2023! LOL That was so touch this year. I planned on doing my own ride down the Ohio and Erie trail. I haven't written off Ragbrai but I wasn't planning on it as of now. I got 10 Ragbrai's in so far and boy 2023 was tough!
@@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage no I'm just another ragbrai rider hoping you would join us again in 2024. Thanks
@@andybaker2944 gotcha, thanks for checking in. Whenever I don't go I feel like I'm missing something for sure! Maybe I'll reconsider. Enjoy the ride this year
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Mostly Ebay, FB marketplace and now that I have a channel a lot of them find me. Thanks!
Whoa! A Sentinel!
Here’s my best shot…
I’m guessing 1975, but it’s probably a ‘74, possibly even a ‘73, but I doubt that.
I believe (have i even been wrong?🤔) it came out of the same factory as the American Eagle. I believe this model is third from the top. Next up, a Nuovo Record imitation Sugino crankset which was actually better than the campagnolo set it impersonated. Next up the line was the Pro, or whatever label they put on it. ishiwata tubing, side pull calipers, Record like seat post, and sew-ups. Of course my memory is fuzzy after more than 50 years
Honestly. It doesn't sound like your talking about a Colnago.
factory paint on a classic is only original once. no compelling need to repaint the whole frame... it's a hi-end beauty from the Era of Pantographing. work the problem areas... show us how it's done. if all else fails you can always paint it in toto later, right? (btw, nice 911... new stuff is ok too)
I'm with you. I'm keeping the paint! PORSCHE! There is no substitute!
as to saddle leather treatment, try Leather Honey. I've used it on very old leather interiors & gloves. it's quite oily & even leather turned to cardboard will soak it up. can take numerous applications, but it works. @@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage
What's the name of the shop you visited? Thank you, Dan
RLB cycle works. You could find them on Facebook and I believe they have a website. They are in libertyville, Illinois.
Yep. He used to sell out of his home. Cool watching him expand.
wow! tempo 85? 86?
After further investigation I think its an 85!
Do you have any Mondonicos?
Nope..
He’s about $400 high on the Schwinn superior.
Just an FYI. He sold it. He sold it for over $600. They are more collectable than most people think.
@@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGaragewow. I had a perfect super sport I almost had to beg someone to buy. Should have found a Schwinn nut.
@@steveconway11they have a small but dedicated following. Plus the superior is much more desirable than the super sport or even the sports tourer.