Richard Sachs Rescue Bike

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A few years ago I came across this bike on ebay. The photos were dark and grainy and it was obvious from the description the seller knew nothing about bicycles, except that this one had some value. (Turns out the bike was part of an estate sale.) Many of the parts on the bike were worn out and/or not from the original C-Record group it was likely built with. But, most importantly the frame appeared to be in good condition. I placed a conservative bid on it and ended up the only bidder and won the auction.

My hunch about the frame was true the owner had taken good care of it but the bike had seen better days. The wheels had been replaced with junk and the crankset was toast but most of the other campy components were OK. Over the next year I picked up some replacement C-Record cranks, BB, hubs, cables and housing, jockey pulleys and the other bits needed to rebuild the bike.

I contacted RS to see what the particulars of the build were or if there was anything noteworthy he壇 be willing to share. I never heard back from him. I know the vast majority of Richard痴 bikes ended up in his signature colors but this color is very attractive I think. Also, I致e seen very few RS frames with chrome fork crowns.

Anyway, it痴 nice to finally finish the project and I知 looking forward to getting out on the road soon to see how it rides.

[firerescuefin]

"Winning."

[Cicli]

Very nice.

[gemship]

That is a very pretty bike and if I may say so...those are the signature colors a
RS bike should be. Congrats and maybe the maker himself will see this thread as he is a member here and be able to give you some details.

[kittytrail]

looks quite nice with the h+son TB14 rims, nicer IMO than some old, period correct, rims(except maybe Ambrosio Nemesis). well done! :beer:

[MattTuck]

That is the kind of project (and bike) that puts a smile on my face.

Chapeau!

[Bob Ross]

"Winning."

Seriously! I'm looking all over for the damn [x] "Like" button!

[cash05458]

god, gorgeous...nice find!

[Mzilliox]

very nice and clean bike, thanks for the rescue, she appreciates it.

[R3awak3n]

this is really good.

[livingminimal]

Very cool, now ride the hell out of it!!!

[Tickdoc]

very classy, and a beautiful blend of colors.

[Keith A]

Very cool...thanks for sharing.

[Louis]

Lovely. Nice job.

[lhuerta]

...what a jewel....and those high flange C-Record hubs, wow! May I please be first in line if you ever decide to unload this one?

[btanner]

...what a jewel....and those high flange C-Record hubs, wow! May I please be first in line if you ever decide to unload this one?


Those pretty sheriff star C-Record hubs were cannibalized from a tubular wheelset I also found on the bay. They're smooth as silk.


CSi
Legend Ti ST
Mevici SE

[fiamme red]

Outstanding build! :hello:

But I think that a vintage bike like this should have tires with tan sidewalls. :)

[Hilltopperny]

Gorgeous build and bike. Love the color as well. Some day I will get my hands on one of these. :beer:

[merckx]

You did a good job cleaning that thing up. Very nice color, btw.

[e-RICHIE]

I contacted RS to see what the particulars of the build were or if there was anything noteworthy he壇 be willing to share. I never heard back from him.


Hi Brad - I replied to you mentioning that my log books were on loan to House Industries when they were planning the show at The Rapha Club. I didn't have the info you asked for on hand. But I never heard back from you once I wrote back. PS The bicycle looks nice. I hope you enjoy it.

[Lionel]

This looks like a good score !

[btanner]

Hi Brad - I replied to you mentioning that my log books were on loan to House Industries when they were planning the show at The Rapha Club. I didn't have the info you asked for on hand. But I never heard back from you once I wrote back. PS The bicycle looks nice. I hope you enjoy it.

Thanks Richard!

[Force]

Very tasteful build. Congratulations.

[Gsinill]

Very nice, I really like the color combo,congrats!

[redir]

Gotta love a story like that, a real beauty.

[Tony T]

Thanks Richard!

Did he have any info now that his logbooks have been returned?

[soulspinner]

Cool bike cool thread man...........:beer:

[jlwdm]

Beautiful bike. Nice job.

Jeff

[Vonruden]

Very nice!!!

[dcama5]

I agree with everyone else - beautiful frameset and great build. You are a lucky guy!

[jds108]

Nice bike, but the way that stem is clamped makes me think the bar is smaller than the stem's clamp spec.

If you weren't aware, in that era stems and bars were made in 26.4, 26.0, 25.9, 25.8, and 25.4 as a I recall. And plenty of bars didn't measure to their respective stated size.

[e-RICHIE]

Nice bike, but the way that stem is clamped makes me think the bar is smaller than the stem's clamp spec.

If you weren't aware, in that era stems and bars were made in 26.4, 26.0, 25.9, 25.8, and 25.4 as a I recall. And plenty of bars didn't measure to their respective stated size.

It's missing on of the multi-colored rubber gaskets that were supplied with the stem by Cinelli.

[Tony T]

Nice bike, but the way that stem is clamped makes me think the bar is smaller than the stem's clamp spec..

Missing the plastic spacer

http://thumbs.ebaystatic.com/images/g/snIAAOSwT~9WlMnE/s-l225.jpg


ebay has them: http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.A0.H0.XCINELL I+QUILL+STEM+SPACER.TRS5&_nkw=CINELLI+QUILL+STEM+SPACER&_sacat=0

[Grant McLean]

Nice bike, but the way that stem is clamped makes me think the bar is smaller than the stem's clamp spec.

If you weren't aware, in that era stems and bars were made in 26.4, 26.0, 25.9, 25.8, and 25.4 as a I recall. And plenty of bars didn't measure to their respective stated size.

I was thinking the same thing when looking at the bar and stem photo,
the way the stem is tightened down on the bar, the gap is gone which indicates
it's likely a cinelli stem with a 26.4 bore, and the bar has about 26.0 diameter
of the sleeve.

This is a dangerous combo, the "wrap" of the stem can crack which would
sheer off and the bar will spin, the rider will likely lose control.

http://www.vintageccm.com/sites/default/files/cinelli_failures_003.jpg

[AngryScientist]

wow, this forum has some good eyes and experienced pros at work.

impressive IMO.

:beer:

[Tony T]

I was thinking the same thing when looking at the bar and stem photo

It's just missing the spacer.

Here's what it looks like on mine:

[Grant McLean]

It's just missing the spacer.

no, it's miss matched size. There is ZERO space for the rubber gasket.
I've seen this 100 times in the last 30 years.

There are huge quantities of 26.4 Cinelli stems out there, with no size markings.
Every other brand, and many later Cinelli bars are 26.0.

its not good. The tip of the clamp is bottomed out right against the bar.
It takes more force than is recommended to tighten an under-sized bar in the stem.

[eBAUMANN]

^^^ oof, yea, thats not good at all, probably a 26.4 stem with a 26.0 bar in there...red alert!

[Jeff N.]

I'd say you've got yourself a gem there.

[btanner]

^^^ oof, yea, thats not good at all, probably a 26.4 stem with a 26.0 bar in there...red alert!

Thanks for the heads up everyone. I should have noticed that - I well remember the black spacers with this Cinelli stem.

Indeed, this is a new Nitto Noodle bar with a 26.0 diameter. I'll have to find a new stem.

[redir]

wow, this forum has some good eyes and experienced pros at work.

impressive IMO.

:beer:

Indeed! And now that I look at the picture it's a soar thumb for sure.

[Tony T]

no, it's miss matched size. There is ZERO space for the rubber gasket.
I've seen this 100 times in the last 30 years.

There are huge quantities of 26.4 Cinelli stems out there, with no size markings.
Every other brand, and many later Cinelli bars are 26.0.

its not good. The tip of the clamp is bottomed out right against the bar.
It takes more force than is recommended to tighten an under-sized bar in the stem.

Looks like mine would w/o the spacer:
There is space for the plastic insert, look at the space where it meets the bar. It's been overtightened, hence zero space at the clamp end.

http://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=1697914035&stc=1&d=1453777471

http://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=1697914036&stc=1&d=1453777931

In any event, since it's been deformed, I would get a new stem.

[Tony T]

Thanks for the heads up everyone. I should have noticed that - I well remember the black spacers with this Cinelli stem.
Indeed, this is a new Nitto Noodle bar with a 26.0 diameter. I'll have to find a new stem.

They come in a variety of colors. I recall when I got my stem (> 20 years ago) that it came with red, white, yellow and black.
Out of curiosity, is there a size stamped on the stem?

And as everyone has said, Nice Bike!

[ANAO]

Very nice indeed.

[mhespenheide]

Thanks for the heads up everyone. I should have noticed that - I well remember the black spacers with this Cinelli stem.

Indeed, this is a new Nitto Noodle bar with a 26.0 diameter. I'll have to find a new stem.

Back in the day, the hot inside tip amongst those in the know was that the metal from one of the oversized Sapporo beer cans was an excellent size to shim between a 26.4 stem and a 26.0 bar.

Just sayin'.

(I have no idea if that's still true today or whether Sapporo has changed their cans!)

[velomateo]

What a great find, and awesome job on the build. I would have liked to see a "before" pic too - I like seeing just how bad some project bikes are before they get all the love dumped on them.

Good eyes by the forum mates. If that stem were to fail, you and your bike may have been seriously damaged.

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Out of curiosity, is there a size stamped on the stem?
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Nope, just the stem's length.

[rePhil]

Out of curiosity...what part of the country did it come from?
I used to see a local guy who had one in the same color.

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The bike was in Sarasota, FL. I have a brother in that town and after winning the auction, I asked him to retrieve bike for me. Turns out it was in a pawn shop! When it arrived here I found the former owner's name in the bike's saddle bag. I found his obituary online which said he'd retired to FL and was the owner of couple of Harley Davidson dealerships in Iowa and Illinois I believe. I'm not sure when the bike was built (late eighties?) I'm guessing he bought it after moving to FL but at this point only Richard may know.

[terry]

How come I never get lucky like this. Very nice score. I have those spacers if you want, any color except red, I'm using that. Free, so let me know if you do.

[Louis]

The bike was in Sarasota, FL. I have a brother in that town and after winning the auction, I asked him to retrieve bike for me. Turns out it was in a pawn shop! When it arrived here I found the former owner's name in the bike's saddle bag. I found his obituary online which said he'd retired to FL and was the owner of couple of Harley Davidson dealerships in Iowa and Illinois I believe.

Recalled to life! (to quote Dickens)

[rePhil]

It might just be a coincidence....but. I live in Sarasota as well. From your description it doesn't sound like the same guy, but what are the odds of two RS in that color in Sarasota? If my memory is correct the bike was originally red, and was refinished by Joe Bell. It was / is a very pretty bike.

Sending you a pm with a question...


The bike was in Sarasota, FL. I have a brother in that town and after winning the auction, I asked him to retrieve bike for me. Turns out it was in a pawn shop! When it arrived here I found the former owner's name in the bike's saddle bag. I found his obituary online which said he'd retired to FL and was the owner of couple of Harley Davidson dealerships in Iowa and Illinois I believe. I'm not sure when the bike was built (late eighties?) I'm guessing he bought it after moving to FL but at this point only Richard may know.