Faggin è arrivato

[woodbutcher]

I know l get excited about new toys but it is finally here ......just started unpacking and the first thing l find is a Cinelli "unicantor" leather covered saddle with a sort of stitched pattern on it

 

[Spiderweb]

I know l get excited about new toys but it is finally here ......just started unpacking and the first thing l find is a Cinelli "unicantor" leather covered saddle with a sort of stitched pattern on it

Don't tease us with words, where's the photo's?!

 

[woodbutcher]

Don't tease us with words, where's the photo's?!

Ok l will take some photos this afternoon....it is disassembled and pretty grubby but hey its a vintage Faggin so what do l care !!

 

[biggs682]

Ok l will take some photos this afternoon....it is disassembled and pretty grubby but hey its a vintage Faggin so what do l care !!

sounds like your garage is filling up quicker than mine

 

[woodbutcher]

sounds like your garage is filling up quicker than mine

But don't they all look so comfortable together? and l just want them to be happy "daft as a brush" thats me!

 

[Spiderweb]

But don't they all look so comfortable together? and l just want them to be happy "daft as a brush" thats me!

I feel the same, I have about 15 bikes, they are like a family and the thought of every selling one would be like giving up a child for adoption!

 

[woodbutcher]

Ok Spiderweb , your way ahead of me but l will try hard to catch up....meanwhile l promised photos !!! There are a few more but l hit the ten limit

 

[Rooster1]

Very very nice

 

[woodbutcher]

A few more for good measure.
There are areas of surface rust but nothing scary. Decent Michelin tyres in good condition, don't like the bar tape but l know what to do about that from previous posts !! To be honest l am happy as the proverbial pig in wotsit!

 

[raleighnut]

Very nice......................apart from that handlebar tape.

Good news is that classic cloth bar tape is available in blue,

http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rc...-tape/&usg=AFQjCNGJ5fWj4YVReCbOcC_SI034OfMvug

Also with this thin stuff you can use the classic 'Raleigh Wrap' starting from the centre and finishing up tucking the 'tail' into the handlebar end and securing it by the 'plug' (much neater IMO but not really possible with fat 'gel' tape. )

 

[woodbutcher]

Very nice......................apart from that handlebar tape.

Good news is that classic cloth bar tape is available in blue,

http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwirrs781MTSAhVmGsAKHfFyA8QQFgiLATAB&url=http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/velox-tressorex-cloth-handlebar-tape/&usg=AFQjCNGJ5fWj4YVReCbOcC_SI034OfMvug

Also with this thin stuff you can use the classic 'Raleigh Wrap' starting from the centre and finishing up tucking the 'tail' into the handlebar end and securing it by the 'plug' (much neater IMO but not really possible with fat 'gel' tape. )

Done job, just ordered the blue ...thanks for the info .

 

[biggs682]

But don't they all look so comfortable together? and l just want them to be happy "daft as a brush" thats me!

yep i know what you mean

I feel the same, I have about 15 bikes, they are like a family and the thought of every selling one would be like giving up a child for adoption!

selling decision is or can be a hard one depending upon the individual bike for me

 

[mikeymustard]

Done job, just ordered the blue ...thanks for the info .

You've got yourself a beauty there sir, I'm proper jellybags!
Don't you think blue tape might be a little bit overkill? Although saying that, I recently wrapped my modern blue (and white!) roadie with blue tape and it looks very nice indeed.

 

[woodbutcher]

You've got yourself a beauty there sir, I'm proper jellybags!
Don't you think blue tape might be a little bit overkill? Although saying that, I recently wrapped my modern blue (and white!) roadie with blue tape and it looks very nice indeed.

Not sure if it will be a bit OTT, l will try it ...dont laugh but l did think of combining it with yellow brake hoods !

 

[mikeymustard]

Not sure if it will be a bit OTT, l will try it ...dont laugh but l did think of combining it with yellow brake hoods !

COUGH!!!