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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 656
Posted By Catnap

The bird pantographs are so hottttt!!!

The bird pantographs are so hottttt!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 01:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 723
Posted By Catnap

I echo everyone else's kudos! Also, your...

I echo everyone else's kudos! Also, your photography is excellent. I need to try shooting more bikes against a black backdrop; i usually use gray or white but your Peugeot really pops in front of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 01:40 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,059
Posted By Catnap

i'll undoubtably annoy some folks with this...

i'll undoubtably annoy some folks with this statement, but in my experience, selling vintage bikes online usually involves "educating" boomers. many of the folks I've gotten in contact with on FB...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,059
Posted By Catnap

the large amount of inquiries followed by...

the large amount of inquiries followed by inaction is likely because it's the nature of this hobby. people are trying to source old components with scarce documentation or are unsure if the parts...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,059
Posted By Catnap

In many parts of the USA, Facebook Marketplace...

In many parts of the USA, Facebook Marketplace has overtaken Craigslist as the place for bicycles. Facebook has enthusiast groups for every type and flavor of vintage bike collectors (and all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 02:57 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,059
Posted By Catnap

I sell stuff on FB all the time but never use...

I sell stuff on FB all the time but never use their system, so I don’t get charged. They’ll probably close that loop hole at some point (sigh…)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 06:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 587
Posted By Catnap

New Cycling magazine in Japan published an annual...

New Cycling magazine in Japan published an annual guide. I have the 1990 edition, and it does a fantastic job of covering all of the bespoke builders as well as the major manufacturers. Can be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,059
Posted By Catnap

Perhaps I should put the bike in a stationary...

Perhaps I should put the bike in a stationary trainer and roll the bars up & down until I find the optimal position. I'm fairly certain the stem length is dialed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,077
Posted By Catnap

Other than Fuji, Centurion and Miyata both...

Other than Fuji, Centurion and Miyata both imported high-end Japanese bikes into the USA. The coffee table book “Japanese Steel” that came out a few years ago does a great job of cataloging and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 880
Posted By Catnap

A tool called a "ball joint separator" or a "ball...

A tool called a "ball joint separator" or a "ball joint puller" is typically used to remove a crank from a square-taper bottom bracket when the puller threads have stripped out.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 465
Posted By Catnap

I’m not in Japan but I check vintage bike...

I’m not in Japan but I check vintage bike auctions on Yahoo Japan and Mercari daily. From my observations, vintage French (Simplex, Cyclo, and Huret) and Italian (Campagnolo especially) seems to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 08:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 615
Posted By Catnap

And the piece-de-resistance… a 3Rensho Cyclone...

And the piece-de-resistance… a 3Rensho Cyclone that was handmade by Yamaguchi for the 1978 New York Bike Show and equipped with a gold Suntour Superbe group. This was an epic project with a great...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 08:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 615
Posted By Catnap

Here’s a 3Rensho Super Record Aero I restored a...

Here’s a 3Rensho Super Record Aero I restored a few years ago. Note the pantographed stem. Article here: https://djcatnap.com/restored-3rensho-super-record-aero/

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 08:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 615
Posted By Catnap

Here’s a 3Rensho Litage, a “screwed and glued”...

Here’s a 3Rensho Litage, a “screwed and glued” aluminum bike made by Sakae Ringyo (SR) for 3Rensho. Article here: https://djcatnap.com/3rensho-litage-aluminum-complete-build/
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 615
Posted By Catnap

This here’s a 3Rensho XR-7000 pursuit bike. More...

This here’s a 3Rensho XR-7000 pursuit bike. More photos, info, history here: https://djcatnap.com/3rensho-xr-7000-lo-pro-pursuit-funny-bike/

also for sale, PM if interested

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 08:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 615
Posted By Catnap

A couple shots of my Modeulo Katana. ...

A couple shots of my Modeulo Katana. Pantographed stem, seatpost, and crankset. Article on the restoration here, lots more photos & info: https://djcatnap.com/3rensho-modeulo-katana-road/

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 468
Posted By Catnap

These hoods also fit Suntour Superbe non-aero...

These hoods also fit Suntour Superbe non-aero levers quite well.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-21-24, 05:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 691
Posted By Catnap

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_3541_52845c939105e9ed11e8e5d981680bd2c75466d7.jpeg

I’ve got most of what you’re looking for. A couple choices on the rear cable...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-17-24, 06:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 364
Posted By Catnap

nice find! I saw those on eBay also but the...

nice find! I saw those on eBay also but the seller’s charging a lot less on Facebook
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-12-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 799
Posted By Catnap

If anyone wants a free frame & fork plus other...

If anyone wants a free frame & fork plus other bits, I will pay $200 for the SSP group set off this bike.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-10-24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 301
Posted By Catnap

FS - Zunow Track Frame & Fork 53cm

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FS - Zunow track frame & fork. Forum price: $950 (free shipping within the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-24, 08:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,154
Posted By Catnap

Here’s some up close photos of the frame: ...

Here’s some up close photos of the frame:

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_3058_aa6419365874f4610507fb028b6a73ee5afe58e1.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,677
Posted By Catnap

I track everything in spreadsheets, with periodic...

I track everything in spreadsheets, with periodic inventories. I log what I paid for stuff and the condition it's in. When I sell a component, I log what it sold for, the date, and where it sold. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-24, 11:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,154
Posted By Catnap

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1408/img_3363_7dedf3c37346f0ce7a12bd55b55587fd7c02c787.jpeg

here is the initial build I put together to check fit and mechanicals. I’m...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 496
Posted By Catnap

I sold around $1500 worth of stuff; a modern...

I sold around $1500 worth of stuff; a modern carbon track bike frameset and a lot of vintage parts. I had the table with the 3Rensho pursuit bike and the Zunow track frame on it.

I bought some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,541
Posted By Catnap

Very cool find! I have a Z-1R and a ProForm with...

Very cool find! I have a Z-1R and a ProForm with the same color scheme. It’s called the “Puntous Sisters” colorway, as apparently it was inspired by or created for the twin sister triathlete duo...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 649
Posted By Catnap

You can use Reship.com to buy stuff from UK...

You can use Reship.com to buy stuff from UK vendors who won't ship to the USA. Reship gives you a UK address to plug into those websites. Yes, you pay a fee for the Reship service plus paying...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,581
Posted By Catnap

Kiley lights are great and perfect for vintage...

Kiley lights are great and perfect for vintage bikes. I have their rechargeable LED “silver bullet” style headlight on my & my wife’s randonneur bikes. They look perfect and are very bright. At...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,009
Posted By Catnap

SR ended up buying out Suntour (or was it a...

SR ended up buying out Suntour (or was it a merger?) so it makes sense that the two companies would have had prior dealings
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-24, 01:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,009
Posted By Catnap

nope, these stems came milled and drilled like...

nope, these stems came milled and drilled like this from the factory:

examples:
https://velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx?ID=76BBAA38-3680-4E3C-8E3A-D2E9D30DCA61&Enum=102&AbsPos=78...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,220
Posted By Catnap

Welcome to the hobby! Sounds like your...

Welcome to the hobby! Sounds like your motivations are in the right place. If you need some classic touring bike "inspo" then check out my blog; the link here will take you to a list of articles...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,220
Posted By Catnap

To distill a couple of other folks advice and put...

To distill a couple of other folks advice and put my spin on it - don’t get into this hobby with the intention of restoring & flipping vintage bikes. The market just isn’t what it was 10 years ago...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,059
Posted By Catnap

I didn't mention it in my previous post, but I...

I didn't mention it in my previous post, but I also imported a number of vintage bikes from France 2011 - 2015. Each of the linked names below goes to the blog article and photo shoot I did for each...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,059
Posted By Catnap

I've imported around a dozen frames and complete...

I've imported around a dozen frames and complete bikes from Japan. Sometimes it's been a very easy process with quick shipping, and sometimes it's taken over a year and required facilitation from a...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-25-24, 11:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,057
Posted By Catnap

I've thought about home anodizing before but...

I've thought about home anodizing before but after reading all about Caswell's kits, it just seemed like too much work. I did buy Caswell's chrome kit and used it in 2015-2016 to re-chrome small...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 63,165
Posted By Catnap

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/768x540/nagasawa_yellow_ds2_768x540_416ad45a1803a6cfba6cf959f39dffc4205f3669.jpgNagasawa Special NJS Track with Suntour Superbe Pro...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-24, 08:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 832
Posted By Catnap

I’ve shot a lot of frames and complete bikes. ...

I’ve shot a lot of frames and complete bikes. Here’s a checklist of the angles i always do for a frame. Note that I try to keep the number of shots to 12, which is the max upload number for eBay. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,356
Posted By Catnap

I had two Nivex derailleurs, one in NOS condition...

I had two Nivex derailleurs, one in NOS condition and one that was used. I attached the used one to a Jo Routens bike I had at the time. The Routens' frame did not have the necessary mounting tab...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-23, 06:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,154
Posted By Catnap

I don't know much about the manufacturing process...

I don't know much about the manufacturing process or company history, but I'm pretty sure they were always made in the USA. The factory was in Milford, Michigan. I'm not sure how much of the original...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-23, 11:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,154
Posted By Catnap

I've done some digging and have determined that...

I've done some digging and have determined that there's at least three "generations" of Aerospokes:

1st Generation uses this logo:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-23, 04:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,531
Posted By Catnap

happy owner of the $50 Harbor Freight cleaner -...

happy owner of the $50 Harbor Freight cleaner - bought it used a decade ago and it's still going strong. well worth the money.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-23, 02:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,003
Posted By Catnap

this aluminum-framed 3Rensho pursuit bike I...

this aluminum-framed 3Rensho pursuit bike I restored, made for 3Rensho by Yamakuni, uses a 25mm seatpost:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-23, 09:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,097
Posted By Catnap

Interesting approach to solving this problem! I...

Interesting approach to solving this problem! I had an RB-T with a Sakae 90-degree stem on it, and it worked well. That said, I don't think I share your point of view on the aesthetics of rise vs....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-01-23, 08:36 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,134
Posted By Catnap

Oh btw I have since seen Cherubims that are...

Oh btw I have since seen Cherubims that are identical to the Echelon Spectra. I think I’ve got photos of one of them.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-23, 03:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,154
Posted By Catnap

I've never ridden Aerospokes before and this...

I've never ridden Aerospokes before and this build gave me the excuse to try them out. I know they are pretty universally panned outside of the fixed-gear community, but hey, there are a lot of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-23, 07:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,154
Posted By Catnap

I got my hands on a set of road Aerospokes that...

I got my hands on a set of road Aerospokes that have the block futuristic logo, but seem to be the thinner ones. I've noticed the logo on mine say "Made in the USA" below the Aerospoke logo, whereas...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-23, 07:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 707
Posted By Catnap

collected the seatpost and stem separately, and...

collected the seatpost and stem separately, and had the crankset custom made. I wrote a separate article on the crankset (https://djcatnap.com/custom-3rensho-cranks-by-la-vie-velo-classique/), which...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-23, 01:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 707
Posted By Catnap

3Rensho Modeulo Katana Road Restoration

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I finished up this restoration recently, a spare-no-expense...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-23, 10:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,154
Posted By Catnap

Aerospoke History - Early vs. Later Versions

I recently acquired an 8-speed Aerospoke wheelset for a Zunow Z-1 ProForm restoration I'm working on. I know any mention of these wheels tends to bring out strong passions in folks, but seeing as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-23, 08:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 523
Posted By Catnap

Robvolz - you need this kit to set up the...

Robvolz - you need this kit to set up the brakes: https://www.cyclestoussaint.com/collections/components/products/dia-compe-center-pull-to-braze-on-assembly-kit

They're $20 a set and you'll need...
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