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Yeah I found a serial, I emailed em a bit back with it, but got no reply. Maybe ill give em a call from work, rack up their phone bill rather than my own. Ha... I'll post a optic of the serial tomorrow.

Ha, yeah wierd lad that Chris. Body dysmorphia (sp?) or something.
Nah, not blue, do not like.

If you knew anything about paint Chris, you'd know that you need to match the primer to the top coat colour. Red topcoat requires red primer.... I hate blue bikes.

Those missed bits are bits i sanded off.

Shuttup chris.

Ok, here's a pic, first layers of primer going on. I did another coat after this, should have enough in the can for one more. Then light sanding before applying main colour, then laquer...

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1551762/Ben's%20Ciocc/priming.JPG

Masked off the back end to keep as much chrome as possible, including the full drive side chain stay.

Looks pretty smooth thus far, this current weather is definitely making spraying easier, than my usual rush job on a rainy and damp winters evening.

Yeah I'm leaving as much chrome as possible! Keeping the forks chrome and just painting what isnt chromed on the frame.

Thought I better start this current projects thread, if for no other reason, to get Chrisbmx116 off my back. Haaa.

I got the frame in the photo below from Chris, after he bought it thinking he it would fit him. It didnt...

We thought it was a Ciocc, judging by the decals and the fact that it looks pretty similar to one, but after stripping the paint from the frame I found that the serial number was not that of a Ciocc... Following a bit of research and help from this forum I came to the conclusion that it could actually be a Banani. Which is/was a Danish builder.

I still have no actual clarification that it definately is a Banani, but I'm going with that for the time being. Looks pretty similar.

Thus far i've stripped the paint to find a large amount of chrome on the rear end, that I'm gonna keep exposed for the most part, plus fully chromed forks, which are also staying that way.

I'm intending on doing a home renovation job, with rattlecans. Which could prove to be a disaster as I'm notoriously impatient. Watch this space.

Here are a couple of pics during stripping.

Next step is to start painting!!

I'm looking to flog my Sugino 75's having just got replacement cranks that actually match my other components... Sad to see these go, as I think they are still one of the best looking cranksets, despite deciding to swap em out.... Ha.

ALL SOLD!

Sugino 75 Cranks (165mm Silver 144BCD)
Nice logo versions. NJS stamped etc. Threads / tapers all in excellent condition. Couple of scuffs from strap rub, and slight scratch on one arm (see pic) but barely noticable at more than a few feet away. In all, pretty good nick to be fair. Includes chainring bolts too.

Sugino 75 Chainring (48t silver 1/8" 144BCD)
Matching ring for the cranks, again NJS gubbins. Tooth wear negligible, shit-loads of life left in it.

Sugino 75 Bottom-Bracket (English threaded, 109.5mm)
All threads and tapers in spot on condition, smooth a silk still. Probably only done about 50 miles? Not pictured, but crankbolts too.

Collection from E9 (Victoria Park) in evenings or NW1 (Mornington Crescent) in the day, on weekdays.

Dibs followed by PMs please.
First with the cash gets the goods!

Pics:

Ta!
Ben

Did Destry take this? Could be keen if not

Dibs on one of the 27.2 generic seatposts.
thankyou please.

you still got the Nitto stem for sale? dibs if so!

Our lasses got nicked by some scrote today, might turn up somewhere for cheap...

Hmm, you guys could be onto something here. Looking at some pictures of Banani's and it definitely does look very similar...

Threaded set clamp here is identical

I have contacted the Banani shop in Denmark asking for some help!

So i am now the owner of this early 80's Ciocc track frame / fork. At least I think it's a Ciocc...

It was sprayed up and badged as one, although it doesnt have any of the pantographing that others seem to (top of fork crown / seatstays etc). But does look very similar to a Mockba 80. Same forks / chroming etc.

The only info I've managed to dig is that it used to be ridden by this dude http://www.veloveritas.co.uk/2012/04/26/paul-mchugh-interview/ - that's according to the old boy who sold me (Chris) it. I'm not sure how true that is, because from the pictures in that article, Paul McHugh doesnt look tall enough to ride this frame... Hmm

Plus the serial / frame number I found on the top nearside of the seat-tube BA 2864 R (see pic) while stripping the paint... Googling and interweb searching has brought nothing up on this number though.

Maybe this was a un-branded frame that Ciocc made, for the rider or team? Could be a possibility. Not sure if anyone can be of any help! I should probably just try andcontact Mr. Pelizzoli

After the track version really, hmmm... the road are the 130 bcd ones, like this right?

http://www.velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx?ID=75b41caa-cb42-4fd7-b267-8876de799dd9&Enum=115

Yes, bet i never find any though

Not far off! heat gun.

Nitromors is shit now, plus the heat gun keeps me warm while in the garage in 2 degree weather.

Yeah might start a thread

Price was £245

This is provisional sold/reserved to robadob now...

To be fair I built half of it for him... he is not very good with tools/bikes.

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Jog on Chris!! Although you did find me the wheels... I assume that was fluke though.

I think IndraRipper has the right idea here ;)

Looking for a set of Dura Ace 7500 track cranks, to match my hubset...
The 7500's are the fluted ones, that look like this:

Anyone hoarding some?
I'd gladly take them off your hands :)

^ this...
some prices would be goood.
defo in for the cranks, pending price.

Saw those already! Maaaaaaybe

Couple more shots of the front / back.

After seeing a friend successfully restore a Colnago Pista and feeling fairly envious, I thought I needed to get in on the action, hence I now have my own Italian track restoration project on the go. So unfortunately I need to sell my current frame and fork setup…

I got the frame from Jos (of Tour de Ville) a few years back but he was unsure of it's maker. But from what I have deduced, the frame is Columbus Aelle tubing, owing to the 26.8 seat post size and may well be of Belgian origin, as I know a lot of his old stock used to be. That aside, it's still a pretty looking, solid frame.

The frame is 59.5cm (CTC) with a 57cm top tube (CTC). Has an undrilled rear bridge, features some nice handout lugs, Campag dropouts and seat post bolt, the BB is English threaded and the seat post size is 26.8mm

The forks I had custom made by Lee Cooper in Columbus SLX. They feature a flat crown, slightly aero legs and have fairly tight clearances with 23s. Undrilled.

My shite photography skills and dull weather didn't manage to capture the sparkle clear coat on top of the white, but it's there, trust me... The frame has a few scuffs from use, but nothing major. Absolutely no dents or damage of any other sort.

I'll be sad to see this go.

Sold (ish)
Only frame and fork are for sale.

Located in London, E9.
Collection preferred.... May consider posting. Will have to check cost though.