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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,610
Posted By retroman57

Lyotard Berthet

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Lyotard Berthet pedals with repro TA toe clip leathers by C....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,610
Posted By retroman57

Italian city bike pedals

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MKS 3000 (L) and Way Asauto Toro(R) pedals fitted with repro...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 07:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 480
Posted By retroman57

This topic (replacement hoods for various vintage...

This topic (replacement hoods for various vintage brake levers) comes up pretty regularly. I think a sticky thread on the topic is a great idea.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-10-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 350
Posted By retroman57

Huret Jubilee complete set with long cage RD- NOS

Here is a complete NOS set of Huret Jubilee derailleurs including all of the accessory bits and pieces:
Ref. 2253- Long cage rear derailleur for Huret drop-outs
Ref. 500- Front derailleur for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-24, 07:11 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,060
Posted By retroman57

Foligno, Italy- 1951 Umberto Testi cambio corsa. ...

Foligno, Italy- 1951 Umberto Testi cambio corsa.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 720
Posted By retroman57

Trying to understand the various versions of the...

Trying to understand the various versions of the Jubilee RD always makes my head hurt, but I found this
write-up that is pretty easy to understand:
https://note.com/aki233/n/n1248c58d9177
It's in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-23, 10:09 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 7,380
Posted By retroman57

Drillium

Drillium was the fad in my time, though of zero interest to me. Instructive is the drillium version of the Huret Jubilee rear derailleur- the standard version was actually lighter than the later...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-23, 02:15 PM
Replies: 617
Views: 83,295
Posted By retroman57

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-23, 08:46 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,533
Posted By retroman57

Re: pb*bikes

I've bought a few things from pb*bikes. They're certainly not effusive, but when you need a rare NOS, absolutely pristine part, they are a reliable source.
Shipping has always been prompt, and the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-23, 10:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 334
Posted By retroman57

I'm no expert, so take this with a grain of salt:...

I'm no expert, so take this with a grain of salt:
My general impression is that this type of brake lever was made by many manufacturers in France in the 40s-50s, maybe earlier.
I have 3 or 4 sets...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-23, 08:49 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 6,198
Posted By retroman57

I got the bottom cup/race out of mine with a...

I got the bottom cup/race out of mine with a length of 3/4" sched. 40 PVC. Tapped gently, working my way around the circumference- easy as she goes.
Came out eventually- slick as a whistle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-23, 08:11 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 6,198
Posted By retroman57

Note that the bottom cup/race is round vs...

Note that the bottom cup/race is round vs squarish as on the 1971 Bianchi above. Prior to about 1961, Bianchis with integrated headsets had a round bottom cup/race, and
a top lock nut with two holes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-23, 12:20 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 6,198
Posted By retroman57

Here's mine for points of comparison: ...

Here's mine for points of comparison:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/hudsondesign/albums/72157678013407245/with/52930036776/
My headset internals are not marked with <C>, so probably the cheepo...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-22, 04:45 PM
Replies: 617
Views: 83,295
Posted By retroman57

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Unmarked NOS Razesa frameset with an almost complete NOS Gran Sport...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-22, 04:13 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,519
Posted By retroman57

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Rex Classique


I bought these maybe 15 years ago new in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-22, 10:20 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,976
Posted By retroman57

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-13-22, 10:39 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,629
Posted By retroman57

My Polishing set-up

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Here's my polishing set-up. 1 wheel for green compound, and 1 wheel for red...
Forum: Introductions
01-16-22, 06:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 562
Posted By retroman57

Hiya jimbaddabim! I'm also in Petaluma. I...

Hiya jimbaddabim! I'm also in Petaluma. I specialize in putting parts on bicycle frames, taking them off, and putting them on other bicycle frames.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-22, 05:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,173
Posted By retroman57

Thanks all for your input

The lugs, bottom bracket cut-outs, and fork rake support the notion that this is a 1973 or later MK.IV.
A couple of discourses on the 'net mention that the "W" serial number begins in late 1973 for...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-20-21, 08:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 874
Posted By retroman57

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-05-21, 04:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,519
Posted By retroman57

1977 Fuji America- NOS and new parts

1977 Fuji America- fully restored with many new and NOS parts

The original credit card tourer- 73 degree head and seat tube angles, a relatively long wheel base, low trail fork bend, and quality...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-21, 09:34 AM
Replies: 387
Views: 41,394
Posted By retroman57

Hand-winding mechanical chronographs

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Commie watches from Russia and China plus a few early post-war Swiss...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-21, 11:21 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,622
Posted By retroman57

Grand Record 650B

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-20, 10:14 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 34,469
Posted By retroman57

Motobecane Grand Record 650B project

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-20, 02:56 PM
Replies: 1,088
Views: 295,190
Posted By retroman57

Just completed restoration: 1977 Fuji America

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-20, 08:58 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,069
Posted By retroman57

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-05-20, 07:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 976
Posted By retroman57

Shimano aero brake levers- free for the price of shipping

Here are a pair of close to new Shimano aero brake levers taken off of a 1971 Italvega.
No clue as to model or vintage.
Not my cup of tea, but they might be yours...
Pretty nice condition- one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-20, 08:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,189
Posted By retroman57

Simplex Competition chain rings with offset...

Simplex Competition chain rings with offset Simplex adapters fitted to a Campagnolo GS crank....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-20, 01:28 PM
Replies: 1,411
Views: 494,695
Posted By retroman57

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Bianchi "Team"- probably 1970. With new paint and decals
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-20, 12:55 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,158,569
Posted By retroman57

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bop/d/healdsburg-...

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bop/d/healdsburg-medici-gran-turismo-frame/7119983583.html
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-20, 12:12 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,158,569
Posted By retroman57

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik/d/fort-bragg-...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-20, 09:09 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,487
Posted By retroman57

My personal collection ...

My personal collection
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Reserved for sale at my pop-up retail venue...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-20, 10:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,376
Posted By retroman57

Classic= 1945-1965 Vintage= 1966-1982 ...

Classic= 1945-1965
Vintage= 1966-1982
Antique= anything older than 1945 (pre war)

All a mater of perspective I suppose...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-20, 03:29 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 67,365
Posted By retroman57

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Grand Record 650B conversion
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