Ricardo Appreciation Society
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Re: Ricardo Appreciation Society
Postby paulgar » Fri Nov 06, 2015 11:09 am
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Re: Ricardo Appreciation Society
Postby bmxman85 » Thu Nov 19, 2015 11:56 am
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Re: Ricardo Appreciation Society
Postby silentbutdeadly » Sat Nov 21, 2015 9:37 pm
That's a basic little number from the late 70s or early 80s or at least before Leisure Cycles was a thing in Ricardo history. If it goes then keep it that way but unless the frame is much better than the kit that's on it suggests...don't invest too much money in it...just so time and some love.bmxman85 wrote:Hi guys, new to this site. I found this at the dump the other day. its got a little surface rust but its clean. Also nothing is seized and its all original from what i can tell. Im more into bmx riding but would love to restore this to its former glory. Just seeing if anyone knows anything about this bike i.e model, year and specs. Also it doesnt have a serial number that starts with L. Thanks in advance.
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Re: Ricardo Appreciation Society
Postby elfoam » Sat Jan 09, 2016 10:04 pm
Checked the hubs. LX (sealed). They are actually one of those very illusive hubs that take both Uniglide and Hyperglide cassettes, big bonus that.
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Re: Ricardo Appreciation Society
Postby singlespeedscott » Sun Jan 10, 2016 8:34 am
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Re: Ricardo Appreciation Society
Postby elfoam » Tue Jan 12, 2016 5:38 pm
Seems like Ive found part or all of the reason it rides badly. The rear triangle is out of whack, which would also explain the rear tyre being down to canvas and front almost new, theres no obvious bend on any tube though, almost looks like it was built crooked. My official frame gauge (metal broomstick) says its bent to the chain side abour 2cm!. Im going to bend it back tomorrow and see how it goes then.singlespeedscott wrote:Nice find. You'll need to post up some piccies
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Re: Ricardo Appreciation Society
Postby Steve F » Fri Jan 15, 2016 7:23 pm
Now
When I got it
Cheers
Steve
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Re: Ricardo Appreciation Society
Postby steelisreallyreal » Sat Jan 30, 2016 10:29 pm
Am looking to buy a Ricardo Elite frame and forks, 57cm square would be about right for my height.
If you have one or know someone with one in the shed they want to sell, let me know.
Am in Victoria and will pay freight cost. E-Go has been good to me so far
Cheers Roger
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Re: Ricardo Appreciation Society
Postby drubie » Thu Feb 04, 2016 10:39 am
The Tri-dork bars are unbranded and extremely crude.
but really, that's rubbish. We get none of it because the choices are illusory.
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Re: Ricardo Appreciation Society
Postby drubie » Thu Feb 04, 2016 10:40 am
but really, that's rubbish. We get none of it because the choices are illusory.
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Re: Ricardo Appreciation Society
Postby tomalophicon » Sun Feb 07, 2016 10:57 pm
Closer inspection revealed it was worth the scorn of the missus so I threw it in the car.
Not technically a Ricardo but I can't find any other info on it. Looks about 40 years old but barely used. The wheels still have markers on the brake track
Has 600 derailleurs, including a long cage rear, TA specialties triple cranks with one of the tiniest chainrings I've ever seen.
Suntour bar end shifters, alloy stem and bars, alloy 27" Arayas and high flange Joytech hubs.
Diacompe brakset.
I'm thinking it's worth restoring.
What do you guys think?
Even heard of Bicisport before?
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Re: Ricardo Appreciation Society
Postby singlespeedscott » Mon Feb 08, 2016 9:37 am
The Sun tour Barcons are great but those seem to have seen better days.
The steel seatpost and stamped rear tips are telling you the frame is nothing special.
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Re: Ricardo Appreciation Society
Postby steelisreallyreal » Sun Feb 14, 2016 11:47 am
Am a fan of steel bikes, have several Raleighs, I never got as a kid. Managed to get a NOS 531c Gazelle.
All great to ride, but am looking to increase the stable of locally made steel bikes. Now own a Repco Tri-A and am on the BNA Forums to track down a Ricardo Elite. A frameset is a good starting point. But, a complete bike is ok
If you have a 57cm Elite frame and forks you want to move on, let me know,
Cheers, Roger.
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Re: Ricardo Appreciation Society
Postby roosta » Sat Feb 20, 2016 3:54 pm
It's almost complete - just missing wheels. There was no price on it, but bikes in that part of the shop go for $6-$12.
Condition is 'well-loved', but all the decals were clearly readable and the paint looked reasonably good. I know the medallion was mid-range at best, but I thought it might have some interest from the Ricardo lovers.
I almost grabbed it myself, but decided it would just sit in my ever-growing pile of frames.
89 Southern Cross Decathelon MKII
95 Giant YukonSE
96 Shogun Trailbreaker 3
09 Shogun Katana
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Re: Ricardo Appreciation Society
Postby Jellyfishsalad » Mon Feb 22, 2016 9:17 pm
I just picked up one that looks the same. Same paint job etc. I think it's a 1987 Ricardo elite. I just swapped out the wheels for some newer 10 speed ones i had lying around (the ones on there were really rubbish) and put some flat bars and twin pivot brakes on. Rides beautifully and that crankset is 110 BCD so can take a 36 tooth chainring which means hill climbing wont be a problem. Friction shifting on the 10 speed cassette is also surprisingly smooth.drubie wrote:Elite from tip shop on trainer. Nice little bike, stickers mostly excellent but a mish mash of parts (SR cranks, 105 brakes, dia-compe levers, light action sifters and derailleurs). Wheels are straight up nasty on SR hubs.
The Tri-dork bars are unbranded and extremely crude.
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Re: Ricardo Appreciation Society
Postby drubie » Tue Feb 23, 2016 8:59 am
but really, that's rubbish. We get none of it because the choices are illusory.
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Re: Ricardo Appreciation Society
Postby Peter5065 » Wed Feb 24, 2016 11:54 pm
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Re: Ricardo Appreciation Society
Postby steelisreallyreal » Thu Feb 25, 2016 8:53 pm
Thanks for the infodrubie wrote:
The tip shops are running a bit of racket in and around me. The Manager of the two shops near me is a real charmer but must have a deal going.
The place is picked clean of all bikes.
Bottom line is I still want an Elite or Nuovo frame and forks 57 or 58cm. Dont want a Superlite in green and white!
Let me knows lads if you have a mate who ha one and wants to move it on??
(My internet just crashed, so the first crack at this might have gone missing)
CheerS Roger
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Re: Ricardo Appreciation Society
Postby steelisreallyreal » Thu Feb 25, 2016 9:43 pm
To re open this thread. The suits (venture Capitalists) brought out Tube Industries (Ti Raleigh)singlespeedscott wrote:Poor form on Repco's behalf. Bloody bicycles built by business people not by people who actually like to ride
A bunch of suits in a boardroom in New York made the decision to shut Tube industries down and take Raleigh and Creda, maker of kitchen ovens out of business and by a fluke Raleigh still managed to make 753 and 531 bikes for other teams, just withdrew from Team sponsorship.
Got to hate these venture capitalist types, all about money screw the brand and the rest of it
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Re: Ricardo Appreciation Society
Postby silentbutdeadly » Thu Feb 25, 2016 10:09 pm
Well my question anyway...
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Re: Ricardo Appreciation Society
Postby singlespeedscott » Sat Feb 27, 2016 9:47 pm
Whatcha talking about?silentbutdeadly wrote:Ahhh but does you want a 58 cm Pinnacle bad enough...that is the question.
Well my question anyway...
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Re: Ricardo Appreciation Society
Postby steelisreallyreal » Wed Mar 02, 2016 12:08 am
So, you have one and its up for sale??silentbutdeadly wrote:Ahhh but does you want a 58 cm Pinnacle bad enough...that is the question.
Well my question anyway...
Complete bike or frame and forks?
Be good to see some pics
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Re: Ricardo Appreciation Society
Postby davehirst » Sat Mar 12, 2016 8:41 pm
first post
I have a ricardo viva that I recently restored, The other day I picked up a merida extreme 905 with ultegra gear on it, that I am toying with the idea of swapping over (10 sp micro shifters , brakes and cranks)
the question is can i pull the cup and cone bb and put in a cartridge bb to fit ultegra FC6650 compact crank set.thanks
dave
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Re: Ricardo Appreciation Society
Postby drubie » Sun Mar 13, 2016 10:14 am
If the 6650 crank cups are english threaded (and not some press fit arrangement) they'll fit fine. I don't know what a merida 905 is (quick google search says older aluminium frame) so everything will swap straight over, except you will need some cable stops to fit where the downtube shifters are if that Viva frame has them.davehirst wrote:Hi all,
first post
I have a ricardo viva that I recently restored, The other day I picked up a merida extreme 905 with ultegra gear on it, that I am toying with the idea of swapping over (10 sp micro shifters , brakes and cranks)
the question is can i pull the cup and cone bb and put in a cartridge bb to fit ultegra FC6650 compact crank set.thanks
dave
but really, that's rubbish. We get none of it because the choices are illusory.
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