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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-23, 03:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 549
Posted By Alexbaker67

Hey Rob, It looks to be a 60s to early 70s...

Hey Rob,

It looks to be a 60s to early 70s Torpado from Italy. They made a lot of fully chromed frames during that period at a number of levels. With stamped dropouts, this is probably at the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-23, 05:14 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,549
Posted By Alexbaker67

That is drop dead gorgeous!

That is drop dead gorgeous!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-22, 03:27 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 8,241
Posted By Alexbaker67

Mark - that was one of the best posts I’ve read...

Mark - that was one of the best posts I’ve read in quite a while. Just last night I was tempted to comment on the artistry of your fillet brazing. I have one of the early Discovery tandems that you...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-29-22, 01:29 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 400,111
Posted By Alexbaker67

To follow up, I continued the unwrapping today,...

To follow up, I continued the unwrapping today, and I am pleasantly shocked by how nicely packed and assembled the bike appears to be. Good cable tension, ferules in all the right places, true...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-22, 02:32 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,921
Posted By Alexbaker67

Me, too! Makes me wish for a bit of time travel.

Me, too! Makes me wish for a bit of time travel.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-28-22, 01:48 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 400,111
Posted By Alexbaker67

I just unpacked my black 53 cm version today. It...

I just unpacked my black 53 cm version today. It came very well packaged and undamaged. So far, the frame appears pretty well put together. I’ll update with photos once I’ve done an initial assembly....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-30-22, 06:51 PM
Replies: 1,250
Views: 130,902
Posted By Alexbaker67

I had a great transaction with member jadmt for...

I had a great transaction with member jadmt for his set of Super Champion/Specialized wheels with Criterium Setas. He was very responsive and easy to deal with, and did an exceptional job of packing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-22, 02:23 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,838
Posted By Alexbaker67

Frame is on the large side

That’s a decent price for what looks to be a pretty well kept old Raleigh, but it is almost certainly the 25 1/2” size of the bike (measured at the seat tube). The seller may well be going by the top...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-22, 02:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 947
Posted By Alexbaker67

Absolutely beautiful and artistic build. The wood...

Absolutely beautiful and artistic build. The wood rims really complete the bike, but I think my favorite touch is that handlebar mounted stop watch… Congratulations!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-22, 02:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 782
Posted By Alexbaker67

It’s a beautiful and very period correct build of...

It’s a beautiful and very period correct build of a fine bicycle. I always appreciate the thoughtful approach that you take with your bicycles, and find a lot to admire and emulate in your posts....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-02-20, 02:00 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,969
Posted By Alexbaker67

Screaming deal for the parts alone, but I'm...

Screaming deal for the parts alone, but I'm seeing a distinct upward arc on the top tube coupled with extreme front wheel proximity to the down tube on the first photo, and what appears to be a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-20, 05:39 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 12,069
Posted By Alexbaker67

That's the same dad who had to carry a firearm to...

That's the same dad who had to carry a firearm to grade school in Alaska to fend off the bears! Uphill in both directions, of course! :-)

Nice Rainier photo - I'm right with you on the 3 speed up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-20, 03:06 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 12,069
Posted By Alexbaker67

^ Yup! My dad rode his around Mt. Rainier back in...

^ Yup! My dad rode his around Mt. Rainier back in the 50s. I imagine he did a fair amount of standing up.

Great score - that will clean up beautifully, Kurt. I've lurked around here for years, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-20, 01:43 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 13,971
Posted By Alexbaker67

Exquisite work and very appropriate design. I...

Exquisite work and very appropriate design. I love seeing this kind of craftsmanship make a resurgence!
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