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03-18-24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 369
Posted By Kabuki12

What pastorbob said is correct. I rode my 1972...

What pastorbob said is correct. I rode my 1972 Mondia for years with a set of 27" x 1 1/4" tires . It was nice being able to fly through sand or soft dirt roads but the bike felt sluggish on the road...
03-17-24, 06:21 PM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,018,095
Posted By Kabuki12

I rode out to the harbor today. I had to stop at...

I rode out to the harbor today. I had to stop at Channel Islands National Park center when I saw the Coreopsis and Lupine blooming . Nice day with plenty of sun and only a mild wind. ...
03-15-24, 04:09 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,813
Posted By Kabuki12

I have no idea about the touring model. I run...

I have no idea about the touring model. I run 28’s on my Pro , no problem . Joe
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03-15-24, 03:47 AM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,018,095
Posted By Kabuki12

Last Sunday I rode up one of our local canyons...

Last Sunday I rode up one of our local canyons that has a moderate climb . I have been trying to get my strength back since my broken hip and my usual , mostly flat , ride to Ventura is not enough. I...
03-13-24, 05:49 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,523
Posted By Kabuki12

I hear you ! Last August I broke my hip and had...

I hear you ! Last August I broke my hip and had to have 3 screws installed. I have been back on my bike since December , riding short rides . Recently I am increasing the length of my rides but ,...
03-11-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 2,844
Views: 349,899
Posted By Kabuki12

I am still recovering from my broken hip and...

I am still recovering from my broken hip and surgery. I decided a nice climbing ride would help . It isn't a huge climb , but gentle , sometimes a bit steep , 4.8 mile ride to the end of a beautiful...
03-11-24, 07:42 AM
Replies: 680
Views: 107,488
Posted By Kabuki12

Thanks for the pics, Manny and Bartly. I will...

Thanks for the pics, Manny and Bartly. I will make this ride soon , hopefully before summer. My hip is still not right yet. Joe
03-10-24, 07:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,089
Posted By Kabuki12

Stan was / is a friend of mine . He is still...

Stan was / is a friend of mine . He is still around and , last time I talked to him , into mountain biking. He still has his jig but no longer builds frames(hasn’t for many years). He works part time...
Replies: 44
Views: 1,125
Posted By Kabuki12

Offer what YOU feel it is worth. It clearly has...

Offer what YOU feel it is worth. It clearly has not been ridden in quite some time , so it will need to be disassembled , cleaned , greased , and reassembled , not to mention whatever consumables it...
03-07-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,407
Posted By Kabuki12

I have bought from this seller before ....

I have bought from this seller before . Excellent!! Joe
03-07-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 445
Posted By Kabuki12

I don't own a Paramount , but have ridden them...

I don't own a Paramount , but have ridden them before . They are , as was said , great all around bikes ,very versatile . I do own a 1973 Super Mondia Special which is very similar in almost every...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-24, 07:20 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,033
Posted By Kabuki12

The thing to remember is that some of these anti...

The thing to remember is that some of these anti inflamatories can cause blood thinning and that could be a problem if you are in an accident or get cut or road rash.
03-06-24, 06:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 806
Posted By Kabuki12

I did a ride Sunday with a couple of friends ....

I did a ride Sunday with a couple of friends . One of them is 15 years younger and the other is 10 years younger. I will be 70 this year and I broke my hip 6 months ago so I’m not 100% yet. They were...
03-06-24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 299
Posted By Kabuki12

The Paramounts of the early to mid seventies are...

The Paramounts of the early to mid seventies are very nice to me . As far as value , I would think condition would be key , as well as originality . Ultimately it is up to the buyer’s discretion ( as...
03-06-24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 666
Posted By Kabuki12

Nice bike and seriously lucky find in that...

Nice bike and seriously lucky find in that condition. Enjoy riding it after you get it cleaned up. Could the pedals be MKS? Those are more common. Joe
03-05-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 5,404
Posted By Kabuki12

Then there is the guy( John ) who just bought a...

Then there is the guy( John ) who just bought a collection of bikes and parts. Not everyone is downsizing!
03-04-24, 09:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,424
Posted By Kabuki12

I’m glad to see someone is still collecting. It...

I’m glad to see someone is still collecting. It seems a lot of us are going the other way! Good going John , nice score.
03-04-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,976,992
Posted By Kabuki12

There are some very tempting deals for us tall...

There are some very tempting deals for us tall bike guys . That one is a sweet deal , Rich. We are in the same boat as far as needing another bike . I am building my last bike that is to replace the...
03-03-24, 09:30 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 5,404
Posted By Kabuki12

I sold one last year and may sell at least one...

I sold one last year and may sell at least one more this year. The market is as bad as ever but , other than a few of my bikes , it really doesn’t matter. I really only have one bike that I went all...
03-01-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 680
Views: 107,488
Posted By Kabuki12

My buddies aren't really into the classics like I...

My buddies aren't really into the classics like I am. They get a real kick out of me reaching down to shift and I get a lot of friendly teasing. I doubt I could convince them to make the drive with...
03-01-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 680
Views: 107,488
Posted By Kabuki12

Yea I have plans with my neighborhood buddies ....

Yea I have plans with my neighborhood buddies . We are all recovering from our surgeries or medical procedures but we are doing our first group ride together since last year. I will probably ride one...
Replies: 40
Views: 1,328
Posted By Kabuki12

In my area a bike like that would top out at...

In my area a bike like that would top out at about $500 and it would take a while to sell. Bikes that sell quickly are priced very low. It will take a fair amount of work to bring it back to its...
02-28-24, 09:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 476
Posted By Kabuki12

Nice work! Not my cup of tea as far as a bike I...

Nice work! Not my cup of tea as far as a bike I would choose to ride but what is not to like about this refurb on such an iconic part of cycling history . These English 3 speed bikes provided...
02-28-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 527
Posted By Kabuki12

Very nice! I have a 1973ish Windsor Pro that I...

Very nice! I have a 1973ish Windsor Pro that I love to ride. It is a very well made bike and easily runs 700 x 28 tires . They really don't get the respect they deserve IMHO , although there are ...
02-27-24, 12:07 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,325
Posted By Kabuki12

Well, a dent can be a bummer . It helps if you...

Well, a dent can be a bummer . It helps if you weren’t the one who put it there, yea , it would bother me , until I started pedaling along . You may come up with a way to smooth it out with blocks or...
02-26-24, 07:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 461
Posted By Kabuki12

Looks pretty much original , and in nice shape ....

Looks pretty much original , and in nice shape . Just a bit of cleaning. A bike like that for $60 …in Los Angeles? WOW! To clean it right , and get the light rust off , I would completely...
02-23-24, 10:36 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,556
Posted By Kabuki12

^^^^ I think it means John's Vintage Road Bike...

^^^^ I think it means John's Vintage Road Bike Garage. Joe
02-22-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,431
Posted By Kabuki12

On your bikes , they would be left hand. Italian...

On your bikes , they would be left hand. Italian BB are different.
02-18-24, 04:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 673
Posted By Kabuki12

Hang in there. I don’t know the particulars of...

Hang in there. I don’t know the particulars of your situation but I can share my experience. About 6 months ago I fell and broke my hip . I am healing with 3 screws that held my femur together until...
02-14-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,082
Posted By Kabuki12

…. And quite the ride killer!:bike2:Rich was darn...

…. And quite the ride killer!:bike2:Rich was darn lucky he wasn’t injured…..seriously. Joe
02-12-24, 10:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 526
Posted By Kabuki12

I am 69 and ride the rotation of my bikes ....

I am 69 and ride the rotation of my bikes . Yesterday I actually did a coin toss to choose the bike! I have most of my bikes (about a dozen) at my tool grinding shop in Ventura and some of my...
02-11-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,232
Posted By Kabuki12

Yea , I drove my 1957 356A T-1 beehive coupe for...

Yea , I drove my 1957 356A T-1 beehive coupe for 26 years, and sold it for way more than ten times what I paid . Did I make money? Who knows after all the time and money I put in that little car! It...
02-09-24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 999
Posted By Kabuki12

I bought a 1978 Pro MK V in a similar state . I...

I bought a 1978 Pro MK V in a similar state . I absolutely LOVE the ride of this bike . I paid about the same ($150 included HS and BB , both Campy) . I have ridden it a bunch and just can't find...
02-08-24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,239
Posted By Kabuki12

I got what you need right here . A com badge and...

I got what you need right here . A com badge and the mothership!
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02-08-24, 06:03 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,931
Posted By Kabuki12

Heal fast and good luck getting back on the bike....

Heal fast and good luck getting back on the bike. Just do what the Dr.’s say and easy does it.
02-08-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,236
Posted By Kabuki12

The main differences are , some of what I stated...

The main differences are , some of what I stated , relaxed versus tighter , gearing , eyelets for racks or fenders , and better clearance for wider tires. There are some differences that would be...
02-08-24, 08:13 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,972
Posted By Kabuki12

Bob , that is super nice . Having the paperwork...

Bob , that is super nice . Having the paperwork is almost as nice as the bike itself. It makes the bike more enjoyable having documented history. To me , history is important and I have verbal...
02-08-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,236
Posted By Kabuki12

It is a great time to buy a classic bike . The...

It is a great time to buy a classic bike . The prices for used bikes are very reasonable right now . As others have said , find out what size bike fits you and also the type of riding you do ....
02-05-24, 02:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 588
Posted By Kabuki12

At about the time this came out our local...

At about the time this came out our local community college offered a cycling class and my wife and I took the class. We had decided to park our cars for a few years and rely on pedal power for...
02-04-24, 04:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,752
Posted By Kabuki12

Me three! I’m in for the count. Let’s make it a...

Me three! I’m in for the count. Let’s make it a great event. It is up to us and it is hard to be on the central California coast with a bunch of really cool bikes and people without having an...
02-04-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 377
Posted By Kabuki12

40 miles is a great ride . It is more than a lot...

40 miles is a great ride . It is more than a lot of folks do and less than some of the riders on this forum do. The individual dictates what is fun and it sounds like you had plenty. The ride you did...
02-03-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 604
Posted By Kabuki12

Congratulations on your “new” bike. It looks to...

Congratulations on your “new” bike. It looks to be in nice shape .
02-03-24, 03:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 241
Posted By Kabuki12

Yea I will have to check mine. I know they are...

Yea I will have to check mine. I know they are original and they are light . On my rear wheel, when the GS derailleur cage came loose , it sent the chain into the spokes behind the FW. The drive side...
02-02-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 461
Views: 26,411
Posted By Kabuki12

If I was there , I would join you guys. Throw...

If I was there , I would join you guys. Throw caution to the wind and wear my skunk stripe proudly if it rained . “I need no stinking fenders” . I got caught twice last year in the rain and my arse...
02-02-24, 07:57 AM
Replies: 604
Views: 74,883
Posted By Kabuki12

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02-01-24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 8,602
Posted By Kabuki12

Yea, I had kind of thought it weren’t gonna...

Yea, I had kind of thought it weren’t gonna happen, but wudayano? Barring any slip and fall or any other such gravitational collision…..sounds like fun to me ! I am still not back to full steam but...
02-01-24, 05:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 454
Posted By Kabuki12

Yep! Good eye, 28 tooth low on the FW. Big to big...

Yep! Good eye, 28 tooth low on the FW. Big to big is not an option with this set up , but everything else seems to work fine. I moved the axle stop spring to outside the drop out and moved the axle...
02-01-24, 07:30 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,396
Posted By Kabuki12

If you put the lever on the drive side then you...

If you put the lever on the drive side then you could put the cables in front of the handle bars and REALLY raise some chatter! Whatever floats yer boat. :innocent:
02-01-24, 07:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 454
Posted By Kabuki12

I am one of those that likes the Panto bits on...

I am one of those that likes the Panto bits on certain bikes. Most of them are third party modified or produced. I have a couple of Panto chain rings from Cyclomondo on my Colnago . The nice thing is...
01-31-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,207
Posted By Kabuki12

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I have two of these team Raleigh...
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