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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 227
Posted By jamesdak

Finally!! I think the black is the ticket...

Finally!!

I think the black is the ticket and I am totally feeling how it looks now.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 06:06 AM
Replies: 282
Views: 13,997
Posted By jamesdak

:love: Someone local needs to be running like...

:love: Someone local needs to be running like now for this beauty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 900
Posted By jamesdak

Ugh... here we go again. Decided to mock it up...

Ugh... here we go again. Decided to mock it up with the Mirage parts it came with. Looks pretty dang good like that. Still it almost seems a shame to put these heavy parts on this nice, light...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 02:44 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,498
Posted By jamesdak

Out on a more modern ride today. A Pacenti I got...

Out on a more modern ride today. A Pacenti I got from Kirk himself. The rear dropouts on this had gotten tweaked a bit in shipment and I picked it up yesterday after the LBS sorted that out for me. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 10:32 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 933,774
Posted By jamesdak

Back on the Moser this morning while waiting for...

Back on the Moser this morning while waiting for temps to reach riding levels. Swapped out the sorta heavy brake levers for a different set that feel better under my hands. Decided on these instead...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 06:54 AM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,498
Posted By jamesdak

Nice!! There's a Europa for sale at a close by...

Nice!! There's a Europa for sale at a close by antique store that I go to regularly. If I was a better mechanic it would be mine! Such cool little cars.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,498
Posted By jamesdak

So today was another mostly lazy ride on the...

So today was another mostly lazy ride on the newly upgraded Miele. A little cool out and the sun kept hiding while I was out. Things are greening up more and more each day.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 658
Posted By jamesdak

Once again, these great views into the past have...

Once again, these great views into the past have been an evil enabler. Just finished this refurb last night. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 07:08 AM
Replies: 282
Views: 13,997
Posted By jamesdak

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-20-24, 06:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 599
Posted By jamesdak

Can you provide more details like what parts are...

Can you provide more details like what parts are on it? Also if you can create a gallery with pictures in it one of us can then share the pictures. Or you can spend some time here reading through...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 227
Posted By jamesdak

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 05:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 227
Posted By jamesdak

Quick Photoshoot of the Miele Latina

Finally got around to pretty much finishing up the Miele Latina. Still a couple of minor things but I'm planning on testing this one tomorrow. I just need to get some black bottle cages next time...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 07:32 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 933,774
Posted By jamesdak

Finally got back to the Miele after work today. ...

Finally got back to the Miele after work today. Cabled it up and put on a new 9 speed chain and pretty much dialed it in. Hopefully tomorrow I can get the bars wrapped and it will be pretty much...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 735
Posted By jamesdak

Wow, you did a great job. That turned out...

Wow, you did a great job. That turned out awesome!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 8,799
Views: 1,110,918
Posted By jamesdak

I have to agree. Makes up a bit for all the...

I have to agree. Makes up a bit for all the money I lose on most of the bikes.

I just went over most of the stuff and have found no real issues. The Peg frames is in great shape with only some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 8,799
Views: 1,110,918
Posted By jamesdak

Big day today for sure. Got in the tires and new...

Big day today for sure. Got in the tires and new chain from Merlin for the Moser.

But I also got in a real steal of a deal I stumbled on last week looking for parts for the Sancineto.

One bulk...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 08:10 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,340
Posted By jamesdak

Dang, reading some of the "remarks" here made go...

Dang, reading some of the "remarks" here made go check to make sure I was on the usually calm and civil C&V forum. Thought I had accidently strayed to one of the others.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,498
Posted By jamesdak

One more weekend day, one more lazy ride taking...

One more weekend day, one more lazy ride taking pictures. This time on the other end of the valley where it was only in the 50's and quite windy.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 07:25 AM
Replies: 282
Views: 13,997
Posted By jamesdak

^Not even wheels for that price...

^Not even wheels for that price...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,498
Posted By jamesdak

Back out again this morning. This time on the...

Back out again this morning. This time on the Pinarello. Started out riding pretty fast but then got caught up in just enjoying the weather and shooting pictures. Once I got over to Huntsville I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 933,774
Posted By jamesdak

Nothing major this morning. Swapped some wheels...

Nothing major this morning. Swapped some wheels on the Moser. Then I took another go at the Pacenti as I wanted a relaxed ride today. Still just cannot seem to get FD to quit rubbing. I probably...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 519
Posted By jamesdak

Just a little update. I did ride this one two...

Just a little update. I did ride this one two days ago finally, the maiden voyage. It did quite well and I posted my second fastest pace of the year on it for the 26 mile ride. Felt pretty good...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 06:50 AM
Replies: 282
Views: 13,997
Posted By jamesdak

Motta Personal 2001R (Glow in the Dark) but with a replaced fork it seems.

Showed up in the local ads today for $950. Gianni Motta Personal 2001R (1991) 58cm Rare VintageGianni Motta Personal 2001R (1991) Rare Vintage. Columbus steel frameset. Dura Ace components, original...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 06:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 900
Posted By jamesdak

Finished cleaning up all the parts off the bike...

Finished cleaning up all the parts off the bike except for the crank and BB. Not going to pull that until I know for sure I'm not rebuilding with the Mirage parts. Oh and I still need to open up and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,305
Posted By jamesdak

Just thought I'd throw a little update out there,...

Just thought I'd throw a little update out there, probably more to vent my frustration. Past 5 months now on the second knee replacement and it's just not getting back to normal. Hurts throughout...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,498
Posted By jamesdak

Back out this morning on the Gianni Motta, such a...

Back out this morning on the Gianni Motta, such a pretty bike! Took better pics today as I just cruised along my normal route. I earned every shot today. Each time I stop to take a picture I was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 720
Posted By jamesdak

^ It's a great ride although it hasn't seen any...

^ It's a great ride although it hasn't seen any real gravel yet. Winter holds on a long time out here so the gravel stuff is just now becoming useable. Mostlly it's just all mud but they should...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 900
Posted By jamesdak

Some days it pays to just take off. I was...

Some days it pays to just take off. I was cruising another bike forum's classifieds for possible parts for this and appear to have struck Italian gold. :D Timing is everything sometimes. Needless...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,498
Posted By jamesdak

Warmest day of the year so far and I took off to...

Warmest day of the year so far and I took off to enjoy it. Decided to get in the maiden ride on the Moser Leader Ax I bought this winter. Rode it pretty much as I got it with just a saddle swap. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 08:15 AM
Replies: 282
Views: 13,997
Posted By jamesdak

:love: Curse you, 4 hours away and I've got the...

:love:
Curse you, 4 hours away and I've got the next 4 days off. :notamused:

I had the yellow/blue version of this with Cyclone parts. This is my size with better parts. Augh....come on old...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 07:35 AM
Replies: 305
Views: 14,492
Posted By jamesdak

Here's by bit to encourage moving things along. ...

Here's by bit to encourage moving things along.

I actually did move two along last week. One was the Raleigh Technium I put way too much into and the other was Raleigh Racing USA Prestige I got as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 900
Posted By jamesdak

Man, am I happy I pulled the trigger on this one....

Man, am I happy I pulled the trigger on this one. It sure looked rough when I unboxed it but you should see it now! All told I probably put 4 hours into reviving the paint by hand. I really need...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-08-24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 839
Posted By jamesdak

So just to update a bit. Mine arrived today and...

So just to update a bit. Mine arrived today and I just spent the past couple of hours going over it. Even with the honest wear on if from use and dull paint I'm happy with what I paid. There...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 07:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 900
Posted By jamesdak

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 07:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 900
Posted By jamesdak

Unpacking and getting to know the Sancineto

I actually paid for this about two months ago but told the seller no rush on the shipment. He had some issues crop up on his end but the bike came in today just fine. This is the same guy I bought...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 07:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 589
Posted By jamesdak

Well, this one didn't take long to sell. Went...

Well, this one didn't take long to sell. Went this evening as I was unpacking and going over a Sancineto that arrived today. Another youngster and ex bike mechanic. So that's two Raleighs gone in 4...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,071
Posted By jamesdak

I ride a range in sizes without worry. From 53...

I ride a range in sizes without worry. From 53 cm to 56 cm and couple more like 56.5 cm. I'm 5' 8" but with a 33" cycling inseam each time I measure it. I really don't do anything different for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 07:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 670
Posted By jamesdak

Last night I addressed the headset on this one. ...

Last night I addressed the headset on this one. Tore it all down and removed that "replacement" fork. The steerer on the fork was marked "Lungi Taiwan". A little research shows some of Kuwahara...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 07:27 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 933,774
Posted By jamesdak

Messed around more with the Kamra bike last night...

Messed around more with the Kamra bike last night while waiting for a buyer come bike to look at a different one. Tore down the headset, degreased it, cleaned off some surface rust, polished the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 05:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 826
Posted By jamesdak

Such a cool find! I bought a modern Azor Dutch...

Such a cool find! I bought a modern Azor Dutch bike that has pretty much all the features of that one. I got it to be my grow old on bike as well as the one I use around my little mountain town...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,150
Posted By jamesdak

They are Roubaix's. I'm a Veloflex Tubular snob...

They are Roubaix's. I'm a Veloflex Tubular snob and don't think I've ridden any Vittoria tubs.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,150
Posted By jamesdak

I hand polished the Arc en Ciel's on my Opus...

I hand polished the Arc en Ciel's on my Opus before mounted the tubulars a few years ago. They still look great and have been trouble free laced to some Superbe hubs. This was a 1981 wheelset...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 07:29 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,045
Posted By jamesdak

OK, it it helps. My "bike cave" is a 12" x 12"...

OK, it it helps. My "bike cave" is a 12" x 12" room. I can easily put 30 road bikes in there in a way that are all easily viewable. I can also easily pull any of the bikes out for my daily ride...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 07:20 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,045
Posted By jamesdak

Similar concept I use but made with recycled...

Similar concept I use but made with recycled parts and few dollars in plumbing bits from hardware store.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 07:16 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,045
Posted By jamesdak

Well said, for the most part I don't find the...

Well said, for the most part I don't find the number of bikes I have to interfere with my riding. In fact being able to take out something different day by day is part of the joy. I'll pick...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 02:48 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 933,774
Posted By jamesdak

Swapping around wheels, tires and cassettes today...

Swapping around wheels, tires and cassettes today as I work on the old 5200 to get it ready for sale. Didn't want to give up the low mile Zonda's I had on it. Also swapped the original Icon...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 08:10 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 933,774
Posted By jamesdak

Still bad weather so messing with some of the...

Still bad weather so messing with some of the bikes more. Yesterday I touched up the paint some more on the Miele. Probably one more coat on the spots I'm touching up before I wet sand and clear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 07:44 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,092
Posted By jamesdak

Because my Opus III is going to the grave with...

Because my Opus III is going to the grave with me. ;)

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Although.... I did...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-29-24, 05:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 701
Posted By jamesdak

I'm planning on listing my 85 Racing USA Prestige...

I'm planning on listing my 85 Racing USA Prestige locally this weekend. If the original wheels are put back on I figure to list at $250 with the full refurb I did. If I leave the Mavic Kyserium...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 06:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,302
Posted By jamesdak

I just tried Testor Orange last night and at...

I just tried Testor Orange last night and at first blush it seems spot on. If the match holds up in sunlight I'll get busy touching this one up before finishing the build.
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