Hi Chuck-
Great points; I was mentioning to another CR member off-list that I definitely need the observations, insights and memories of others on the list to really finish all the details in a manner that is closely faithful to the original.
The bar end plug insight is interesting. I chose the Cinelli plugs that you see simply because I thought they were interesting. Because of the diameter of the plugs, I honestly thought that they actually inserted over the tape and that was it! BTW, I had always used plugs like Verma GB-Paris or Milremo, but those seemed less cool somehow. I also was aware that the Carlsbad Masi's (correct me if I am wrong...) came with Hunt-Wilde plugs... (Tom Sanders taught me that...)
You're right on about the step-down ferrule! I must be asking and looking in wrong places; I could not find one and would love to get my hands on a few...
I am headed down to the basement now to change the toe strap configuration (I remember that I used to twist'em when I raced in the 70's!)
As for the cable and bolt end trimming and painting, I'll head out and pick up some Testors yellow!
Thanks for the encouragement and gracious words,
Chris Arkell Atlanta, GA
>From: Chuck Schmidt <chuckschmidt@earthlink.net>
>To: classicrendezvous <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
>Subject: Re: [CR]Pics of Restored '71 Verona Masi GC
>Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2006 14:54:38 -0700
>
>Chris, great job on the restoration. Looks like a real labor of love!
>
>A few nits (hope this is taken as constructive and not critical)... the
>plastic handlebar plugs go over the end of the bar and then the tape is
>wrapped over the plug (wrap from the bar end to the top). This holds the
>plug in place. Originally a cork was put into the end of the bar and then
>the plug went over the end but guys stopped doing that many years ago.
>Handlebar plugs:
><http://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/d/163840-1/Misc+Pictures+102.jpg>
>
>Looks like you used two ferrules at the forward end of the rear derailleur
>cable housing. Campagnolo makes a small stepdown ferrule, so using a
>second ferrule is redundant.
>Rear derailleur cable housing ferrule:
><http://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/d/163831-2/Misc+Pictures+083.jpg>
>
>Normally the toe strap also goes through the triangular hole in the quill
>and the buckle is placed up closer to the top of the toe clip eye so that
>the buckle doesn't dig into the side of your foot. Also the strap is
>usually twisted one turn between the two pedal body supports so as to
>create enough friction that the toe strap doesn't slip around from where
>you want it in the pedal.
>Pedal toe strap routing and buckle position:
><http://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/d/163858-2/Misc+Pictures+090.jpg>
>
>If you really want to go crazy you could solder little brass tubes for
>your cable ends (painted yellow) and the top tube cable clip nuts and
>shortened bolts could be painted yellow like they did back then (the paint
>stopped the cut end of the bolt from rusting). I've also seen brass shim
>stock wrapped around the end of the cables, soldered and then painted
>yellow. And the ends of the toe straps on Masis were ususally riveted
>back on themselves to form a nice hand hold when you tightened your
>straps.
>
>BEAUTIFUL BIKE for those of us that love Masi!
>
>Chuck Schmidt
>South Pasadena, Southern California
>
>
> CHRISTOPHER ARKELL wrote:
>
>>Hi All-
>>
>>I thought I'd share a few shots of my recently restored 1971 Masi Gran
>>Criterium. This is an interesting bike, and some of you may recall that
>>I was fortunate enough to acquire it through Steven Maasland who
>>provided me with some background. It was built in November, 1971 (fork
>>stamp) and may have been constructed by Confente. The bike resided in
>>Italy until 2004 having undergone at least semi-reconditioning when it
>>was 'hot-rodded' with some newer Campagnolo cranks, seat-post and
>>cobalto brakes. In its previous form, the frame had been painted silver.
>>
>>I spent some time over the last year bringing it back to what I felt
>>might be a good interpretation of what it originally was. While I won't
>>win any concours judging for correctness, I think I came close, at least
>>in spirit.
>>
>>http://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/Chris-Arkells-Pictures/Restored +1971+
>>Masi+GC/<http://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/Chris-Arkells-Pictures/ Resto
>>red+1971+Masi+GC/>
>>
>>My thanks to Brian Baylis again. He is a real craftsman. Enough said.
>>I also wanted to thank Jack Gabus, John Barron, Greg Parker, Steven
>>Maasland and Bob Hovey who helped me get this one rolling. On to the
>>next one.
>>
>>Chris Arkell
>>Atlanta, GA