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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-27-24, 12:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,107
Posted By Robvolz

wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow,...

wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, etc….

Panto'd Ale Colnago Toe Clips. Never seen in real life. Drillium toe straps. Funny, ok,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-24-24, 11:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,107
Posted By Robvolz

OK, this comment was not just made in jest, I...

OK, this comment was not just made in jest, I have stumbled upon some serious collector Colnagos, mostly by accident and have never paid what they were actually worth. Lucky I guess.

For...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 05:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 581
Posted By Robvolz

I had the suede ones, exactly as you have...

I had the suede ones, exactly as you have pictured on my Merckx for a week. It was like having a badger between your legs.

After a week, I replaced with a non-suede Rolls.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,050
Posted By Robvolz

As goldilocks said…… The 28s are too small....

As goldilocks said……

The 28s are too small. They look puny on such a large frame

The 35s are too big. They look out of place.

The 32s are prolly just right.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 792
Posted By Robvolz

Wowzers!! The English aren't known for...

Wowzers!!
The English aren't known for pantograph parts. Super cool!!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-20-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,182
Posted By Robvolz

damn auto spell. I know how to spell kirt...

damn auto spell.

I know how to spell kirt land

takes 3 attempts to get the Mac to accept it.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-18-24, 05:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,182
Posted By Robvolz

The co-op I help at has a specialized Sequoia...

The co-op I help at has a specialized Sequoia size 49 seat post

some would argue it’s one of the best designed all around touring frames ever. By Tim Neeman.

currently wearing Kirkland TourPaks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 03:38 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,823
Posted By Robvolz

This is on a sequoia at the co-op love it ...

This is on a sequoia at the co-op

love it

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 390
Posted By Robvolz

I’m sure the list of builders that used Cinelli...

I’m sure the list of builders that used Cinelli BB is long and distinguished
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-16-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 436
Posted By Robvolz

Some notes: I'm used to riding a tandem,...

Some notes:

I'm used to riding a tandem, often alone to meet a friend.

So I'm used to "Hey, you lost your buddy" as if we've never heard that before.

Plus the "I wanna ride!!" Which if I...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-16-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 436
Posted By Robvolz

The lonely ride home ...

The lonely ride home

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Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-16-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 436
Posted By Robvolz

Too much silly fun in Portland

Last weekend was the Ladds 500

500 laps around a traffic circle and you’ve done 100 miles.

This is not a race, this is a fun ride, where people do it on rollerskates, unicycles, tricycles, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 08:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 658
Posted By Robvolz

I've talked to them. That's GOLD PLATED!!

I've talked to them. That's GOLD PLATED!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 658
Posted By Robvolz

Anodizing Weirdness…..

A friend is building a vintage (lugged) style bike for the MADE show and asked if we could do something special for the components.

Coupled with meeting a guy at a wine event I was a panelist at,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 02:18 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,561
Posted By Robvolz

Kurt, find a local used medical supply store. ...

Kurt, find a local used medical supply store.

I took some of my dad's dental chairs in and was amazed at the cabinets available. Cheap too. Often with dividers in drawers.

example shown: It...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 03:04 PM
Replies: 793
Views: 95,934
Posted By Robvolz

Ok white port is hard to find here in the USA....

Ok
white port is hard to find here in the USA. Even alcohol centric Portland Oregon.

but, when I toured Portugal (north to south) the average low ish alcohol cocktail was white port, tonic and a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 12:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 187
Posted By Robvolz

Before the ride began, I saw many classic bikes. ...

Before the ride began, I saw many classic bikes.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 187
Posted By Robvolz

The ride officially starts at 10 but I...

The ride officially starts at 10

but I needed some practice so I rode single for a dozen laps to get a proper feel.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 437
Views: 83,079
Posted By Robvolz

Two more: ...

Two more:

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Japanese market Bridgestone $75 53 cm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 09:30 PM
Replies: 437
Views: 83,079
Posted By Robvolz

Also, someone really tall is no longer with us. ...

Also, someone really tall is no longer with us.

but, check these tall boys out!!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 09:26 PM
Replies: 437
Views: 83,079
Posted By Robvolz

Ok, that specialized really cleaned up. And check...

Ok, that specialized really cleaned up. And check out the Tim Neeman sticker!!

first gen!!...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-10-24, 09:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 557
Posted By Robvolz

If I may ask why 40 h? Is it for a tandem? ...

If I may ask why 40 h?

Is it for a tandem?

My co-op has many normandy hubs, none 40, plenty of 36

Robert
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 718
Posted By Robvolz

The virus comes with a 25 campy super record post

The virus comes with a 25 campy super record post
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 09:00 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,823
Posted By Robvolz

is that T/A kid really named "FIFI?"

is that T/A kid really named "FIFI?"
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 10:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 834
Posted By Robvolz

I would offer a lil less then enjoy the heck...

I would offer a lil less

then enjoy the heck out of it.

gorgeous
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 470
Posted By Robvolz

message sent

message sent
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 625
Posted By Robvolz

I ended up with some Bike Ribbon Bar Tape in...

I ended up with some Bike Ribbon Bar Tape in yellow and white ($1 each) and two sets of Christophe toe clips ($1 a pair, they have tons).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 625
Posted By Robvolz

His/hers barn find ...

His/hers barn find

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 540
Posted By Robvolz

All this home stuff is daunting. I can not...

All this home stuff is daunting. I can not comment on your location, but Portland has several anodizing locations, and for a few bucks will dunk whatever part you have and strip it for you to decide...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 05:06 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,177,415
Posted By Robvolz

yes. It’s from when they switch from a panto...

yes. It’s from when they switch from a panto Bionicle seat Stay Speer to a very simple Speer with a single club.

For $500, see if you would take $four, you would make your money on the parts alone
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 437
Views: 83,079
Posted By Robvolz

Also, this never ridden Centurian came in. Bought...

Also, this never ridden Centurian came in. Bought and immediately hung from the rims in the rafters.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 437
Views: 83,079
Posted By Robvolz

Specialized expedition full set-up

This just came into the co-op today. We haven’t even figured out a price.

Seat tube 48 ctc
top tube 51 ctc

kirkland tour bags included:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,823
Posted By Robvolz

Next up, lil pump spring steel by Terry does...

Next up, lil pump spring steel by Terry

does your pump rattle?

or

do you have a seat tube water bottle cage and wish your vintage pump would stay up under the top tube??...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 02:19 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,655,861
Posted By Robvolz

RE: 6 person Schwinn tandem……. You can...

RE: 6 person Schwinn tandem…….

You can laugh, but that's only $166 a person!!

A bargain.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 01:14 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,823
Posted By Robvolz

What’s your FAV lil’ accessory?

So many cool lil doo-dads and trinkets to choose from….

But for me: I found just the base attached to an old seat I was about to throw away. I asked Van (Merziac) if he knew what it was.

I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,986
Posted By Robvolz

[QUOTE=machinist42;23199786]Would you ride a...

[QUOTE=machinist42;23199786]Would you ride a Japanese bike in an Italian Eroica?
A British bike in a French?
A Russian bike in a Ukrainian?
A coal black French bike in a Newcastle Eroica?

OK,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,986
Posted By Robvolz

I will not sell the DeRosa. beyond that, nothing...

I will not sell the DeRosa. beyond that, nothing is sacred.

All I know is when looking for an unusual part, say a Colnago pantographed swap post, the average ebay price in America and Europe...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,986
Posted By Robvolz

I just learnt the serial number = A34 the...

I just learnt the serial number = A34

the 34th frame exported to the USA

wowzers
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,986
Posted By Robvolz

My 1st Japanese bike!!!

I drove to Bend OR to drop wine, Mac stuff and some random 1st gen dura ace (nos) and pick up a Bianchi Sabino, which I thought would make a good project for the kids at the co-op.

My buddy and I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 10:10 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,148
Posted By Robvolz

I gotta say, I’m tempted to install a kickstand...

I gotta say, I’m tempted to install a kickstand on my 1974 DeRosa.

It’s my bike

its not your bike

I actually ride it, A kick stand is actually useful.

bonus: it would upset the people...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 356
Posted By Robvolz

Bianchi Sebino???

My central Oregon bike hoarder buddy texted me about a vintage stereo bit from the 70s. After agreeing on a price, he said I could have this 1962 Bianchi for free.

pub bike or tetanus risk?

For...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 306
Views: 29,086
Posted By Robvolz

where is that at? I’m very good friends with the...

where is that at? I’m very good friends with the band. I’m curious if they are aware of it or want to get their photo taken in front of it

They are visual artists first and the musicians second,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 305
Views: 14,780
Posted By Robvolz

My Merckx was SL and had a pump peg, not a number...

My Merckx was SL and had a pump peg, not a number hanger. It sold for $1400 which included two wheel sets, once sew-up ambrosia, and one clincher Mavic 40s. Plus a spare saddle and campy wheel bags....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 14,780
Posted By Robvolz

Saturday I drove up to Seattle and sold my Merckx...

Saturday I drove up to Seattle and sold my Merckx in Molteni livery with full 1st gen Chorus components.

I'm glad it sold in a different state. I don't enjoy seeing my toys being played with by...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 02:22 PM
Replies: 437
Views: 83,079
Posted By Robvolz

I’m rebuilding a early 80s steel Bianchi with...

I’m rebuilding a early 80s steel Bianchi with lugs and panto with campy throughout

There is a 1st gen Nishiki with the hanger sawed off

several French bikes

ill report more next tue or wed
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 352
Posted By Robvolz

What derailleur and link to (not) Campy hoods

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 02:25 PM
Replies: 437
Views: 83,079
Posted By Robvolz

So many volunteers of the Co-op ride their bikes...

So many volunteers of the Co-op ride their bikes to and from work.

I am the guy with the minivan who gets sent to pick up donations. Feel free to contact me and not only will I pick it up, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 04:56 PM
Replies: 437
Views: 83,079
Posted By Robvolz

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,258
Posted By Robvolz

That has to be it. Thank you.

That has to be it. Thank you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 12:34 PM
Replies: 437
Views: 83,079
Posted By Robvolz

just donate to your local co-op bike farm ...

just donate to your local co-op
bike farm
bikes for humanity
community cycle center
washington co co-op
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