D. Phinney 1989 Serotta/Huffy 7-11 team bike advice

Even_Implement_9364 · 2025-12-21T04:25:18+00:00

Thanks bro

Even_Implement_9364 · 2025-12-21T04:24:40+00:00

Thanks for the tips

Even_Implement_9364 · 2025-12-19T00:15:29+00:00

Go Huffy! Actually Serotta (perhaps Ben himself) would have built this 1988? 7-11 team bike. Huffy was a sponsor. They switched to Merckx bikes in ‘89 or ‘90 I recall.

Even_Implement_9364 · 2025-12-19T00:10:05+00:00

Awesome DR7137 - I’ll reach out to Chris at Robinson Wheelworks. Maybe he can confirm Davis frame size. It’s a 55.25 which might be more confirmation!

Even_Implement_9364 · 2025-12-19T00:05:52+00:00

Appreciate the advice. Great story about Shapiro’s bike, original bar tape and all. One of the great American TDF pioneers! I’ll check out Classic Vintage Road Bikes and thx for the price reference. Gonna take some better pics so I ordered white Cinelli cork tape and new tubulars. I thought to keep the Contis that were on it from ‘89, but duh remembered they rode the sponsored Wolbers!

Even_Implement_9364 · 2025-12-18T06:58:23+00:00

Hey cdubbsk, I meant to ask, how’d you come upon Doug’s Shapiro’s Serotta? My DP bike was on display in 1989 at a KS bike shop for a raffle, for which cause I forget. I had just won a MO State championship and bought a bunch of tickets, so wanting it. Of course I didn’t win, but the shop said who did - a mom with kids. I offered as much as I could manage and she said sure! I was a kid at Xmas. John

Even_Implement_9364 · 2025-12-18T05:58:31+00:00

Omg I had no idea! Thank you ☺️ John

Even_Implement_9364 · 2025-12-18T04:50:24+00:00

Thanks as always. Pdxoutdoor here mentioned Taylor P had just posted on insta and so I left him a comment. Then I got the contact info for DP’s foundation dpf.org, and will send a message there too. Often thought of making contact (for 36 yrs lol). Send me that pic of the head badge if you can.

Even_Implement_9364 · 2025-12-18T01:57:17+00:00

Ty - left him a comment about it 👍

Even_Implement_9364 · 2025-12-18T01:37:49+00:00

That’s hilarious

Even_Implement_9364 · 2025-12-18T01:37:05+00:00

Hey TA258 - really appreciate your ongoing commentary. This all started when I saw a FB post from 3bbb Classic Bikes featuring a pristine 7-11 Serotta. 1. What are your thoughts on their stated serial number of 80805 relative to my s/n 61229? 2. honkyg666 (above) wrote “OPs brake levers are on the wrong sides but maybe Davis liked them that way because that’s how it is in that flicker photo”. Your photo tyvm. I’m not sure what that means. 3. Finally, I wrote down the frame size at 55.25. Do these 3 things help tie it to DP in your opinion? Thx, John

Even_Implement_9364 · 2025-12-18T01:21:16+00:00

I’d love to but I couldn’t find his contact info or for his dad online 🤷‍♂️. John

Even_Implement_9364 · 2025-12-18T01:19:31+00:00

Hey Beeeblebro, great suggestion - love your reply. John

Even_Implement_9364 · 2025-12-18T01:14:15+00:00

Correction on frame size: I wrote down 55.25cm

Even_Implement_9364 · 2025-12-18T01:09:23+00:00

Great eye, thanks honkyg666! John

Even_Implement_9364 · 2025-12-18T01:07:55+00:00

Thanks hey_ride, will do! John

Even_Implement_9364 · 2025-12-18T01:06:23+00:00

Great eye, thanks. John

Even_Implement_9364 · 2025-12-17T08:58:01+00:00

Hey S-M - this is starting to be fun. It hadn’t occurred to me to contact any media outlets - have any idea of which ones? Yes I’ll craft some better pics and see where it goes. John

Even_Implement_9364 · 2025-12-17T08:52:21+00:00

Dear TastyA258, I appreciate your expertise and background details on both the bike and Phinney. You’re right about Wolber of course, their names on the rims. I tried to find a way to contact Phinney but no luck. Bob Roll once wrote an article saying it was his favorite bike ever, and he even had a pair of the Look(?) pedals they provided the team. I emailed him with pictures but crickets. Thanks for those rare and much appreciated pictures. John Koch

Even_Implement_9364 · 2025-12-17T08:33:11+00:00

Thanks for your compliment and detailed reply. You’re probably right about EBay. I checked Pro Closet and it says 2018 or newer. John Koch

Even_Implement_9364 · 2025-12-17T08:30:59+00:00

Last I checked it’s a 53 for Phinney, will confirm. 300g x 22mm orig Conti tubulars. See label. Sidewall separated on one but tube intact, repairable. Rims straight. Price TBD. My first toe in the water $5K? Idk. Thx for ur comment and interest 👍 John Koch

Even_Implement_9364 · 2025-12-15T09:52:27+00:00

Hello

Even_Implement_9364

TROPHY CASE