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01-30-24, 11:59 AM
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Posted By northbend

Unusually warm and dry day on Monday and I was...

Unusually warm and dry day on Monday and I was able to get out for a long ride.
Down to the lower valley on the Snoqualmie Valley Trail (SVT) to Carnation....
01-26-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 7,748
Posted By SoCaled

Or could be the "The Greasy Chain" -...

Or could be the "The Greasy Chain" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skSUYwC09BQ
01-15-24, 09:09 PM
Replies: 7,197
Views: 1,073,591
Posted By northbend

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53467211240_cd...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53467211240_cd6d944821_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2psHr8E)Seen on the way home.. (https://flic.kr/p/2psHr8E) by Matthew Pendergast...
01-14-24, 02:39 PM
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Views: 693
Posted By Portlandjim

Interesting book review about Henry Miller. He...

Interesting book review about Henry Miller. He lived down Partington Ridge (Big Sur, Califonia) from our house. Here he's sitting in our yard talking with my wife Heidi's mother. Photos from about...
01-07-24, 06:50 PM
Replies: 7,197
Views: 1,073,591
Posted By Iron Horse

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7:10 am, on my way to work. We have our first snow for 2024.
12-28-23, 08:26 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,373
Posted By repechage

the secret of the origin / maker of the V frames...

the secret of the origin / maker of the V frames was just that for a long while and denied. At some point near retirement Alberto had a GC restored for a client, it had a V stamp prefix for the size...
12-27-23, 11:40 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,373
Posted By Doug Fattic

Before and after I learned to build frames at...

Before and after I learned to build frames at Ellis Brigs in Yorkshire in 1975, I visited a lot of builders to learn any secrets that might be useful. Including in that big group was Masi in Milan...
12-27-23, 10:14 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,373
Posted By repechage

V for Verona, that guy who came to the USA and...

V for Verona, that guy who came to the USA and made a name for himself was from Verona. That knot was denied and finally admitted to by Alberto.
the only surprise to me is the BB drop, many had...
12-27-23, 10:01 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,373
Posted By Doug Fattic

Just in case someone is interested in the...

Just in case someone is interested in the geometry of my Italian V 58 Masi Gran Criterium, here are pics of its dimensions as shown in my fixture. I feel fortunate that this fixture I designed and...
12-23-23, 03:53 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,517
Posted By geeteeiii

I dig the patina look, would keep it like that. I...

I dig the patina look, would keep it like that. I have lost intrest in every bike i have painted personally and sold them. It would be another run of the mill boring restored masi. Right now it has...
12-22-23, 02:24 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,517
Posted By iab

I dig it. Obviously your bike your choice, but I...

I dig it. Obviously your bike your choice, but I wouldn't repaint. That is the common route. How often do you see a bike like that with paint from the shop? Couple a chips is no thing.
12-22-23, 01:24 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,517
Posted By MyOldBikes

[QUOTE=majmt;23095496]Thanks for that info, I was...

[QUOTE=majmt;23095496]Thanks for that info, I was wondering if the lack of a signature transfer was peculiar. With all of the precise framework, attention to detail, and placement of every other...
12-16-23, 12:37 AM
Replies: 530
Views: 42,331
Posted By bironi

so nice

I met you both on Cino a year or so later, you were a joy to chat with in between the suffering.
Thank you for the experience.
Byron
12-10-23, 10:36 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,494
Posted By nesteel

Rode it in 2015. Then we were supposed to take a...

Rode it in 2015. Then we were supposed to take a vacation up there in 2016 so I could ride it again. That got interrupted by a death in the family and we never got around to planning another trip up...
12-10-23, 09:28 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,494
Posted By mountaindave

Cino MMXXIV - it’s on: 9/14/2024

Firstly, thank you for your patience.
Secondly, after much public input and team deliberation, we are returning the timing of Cino to its origins: after Labor Day. The dates this year are September...
12-09-23, 03:39 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,517
Posted By repechage

Or one from the hometown of Armani ...

Or one from the hometown of Armani


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12-09-23, 03:00 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,517
Posted By repechage

Tape does blend with the shrubbery behind a bit. ...

Tape does blend with the shrubbery behind a bit.

keeping up the image line-
just back from an early afternoon coffee run.

...
12-09-23, 01:24 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,517
Posted By mpetry912

I have a wonderful Milano GC that I've owned...

I have a wonderful Milano GC that I've owned since 78, original paint with a few upgrades, and I still enjoy riding it.

sorry about the camo bar tape. Sacriledge !

never fails to bring a...
12-08-23, 05:22 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,517
Posted By mpetry912

it is a Masi of this vintage that was restored by...

it is a Masi of this vintage that was restored by Richard Sachs in the late 90s and makes comments about the transfers and hand worksmanship in his article "Period Correct"

Period Correct -...
12-07-23, 06:19 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,517
Posted By repechage

I have an original paint Masi with no signature....

I have an original paint Masi with no signature. I am very sure, I picked it up at the plant new. I laughed to myself once as a self styled expert insisted it was a respray due to the placement of...
12-07-23, 05:00 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,517
Posted By MyOldBikes

On Gran Criteriums without a Faliero decal on the top tube

About early Gran Criteriums with no Faliero decal – I’ve seen five Masi Gran Criteriums with original paint, first-generation GC decals, and NO Faliero signature decal on the top tube.

The first...
11-20-23, 09:37 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,675
Posted By styggno1

I am not a big fan of white saddles or bar tape....

I am not a big fan of white saddles or bar tape. But at some point I had to start using up the parts gathered...

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11-19-23, 07:21 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,675
Posted By Classtime

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11-19-23, 06:42 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,675
Posted By Bianchigirll

All I have this one humble Turbo on this equally...

All I have this one humble Turbo on this equally lowly Bertoni
...
11-19-23, 06:19 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,675
Posted By SJX426

Tried that for a time but gave kup ...

Tried that for a time but gave kup

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11-14-23, 05:12 PM
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Posted By squirtdad

and just to note....for those of us who find wool...

and just to note....for those of us who find wool is too itchy and riding in tweed daily is impractical here is a C&V guy in lycra (which I bet most C&V people do ride in)
...
11-11-23, 02:00 PM
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Posted By billytwosheds

The surf in town is down, so I got a pedal in...

The surf in town is down, so I got a pedal in this morning.
...
11-11-23, 10:59 AM
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Posted By camjr

For a miriad of reasons, I had not been on a bike...

For a miriad of reasons, I had not been on a bike in 18 months. In the last 3 months, I've started lifting, walking, and dramatically cut carbs and processed food. Down 32 pounds, it was time to get...
09-22-23, 09:13 AM
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Views: 578
Posted By Aardwolf

I'm in the area where it could be Wombles, except...

I'm in the area where it could be Wombles, except they don't litter.
Maybe they'll come back to collect it.
09-22-23, 07:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 578
Posted By Aardwolf

If you go down to the woods today

Couldn't find a thread for this, not a huge surprise.

So I was doing some gardening therapy - clearing some dead wood at the bottom of the garden.
The maintenance guy chopped down an old tree...
09-05-23, 01:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 559
Posted By squirtdad

years of saving and meeting personal goals: ...

years of saving and meeting personal goals:

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Views: 552
Posted By zukahn1

I would agree on $40 . As said the bolt is...

I would agree on $40 . As said the bolt is extended pretty far I would try back it up a bit and riding it a bit good chance it will loosen up a bit and not be rock hard.
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Posted By SurferRosa

Looks like a significant dent. Verry well used....

Looks like a significant dent. Verry well used. The bolt has been significantly extended.

$40?
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Views: 552
Posted By repechage

thicker leather on that one.

thicker leather on that one.
08-28-23, 02:17 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,517
Posted By roadcrankr

The frameset - as some point out - might hail...

The frameset - as some point out - might hail from '71 or '73, but many components look later than that.
'Patent' brakes, post-'75 front derailleur, newer pedals and wheels.
Likely required...
08-28-23, 02:14 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,517
Posted By squirtdad

I don't think there a normal, more a range...

I don't think there a normal, more a range depending

in general if you are looking about value an original frame not repainted is 99% of the time worth more than a repainted frame to a collector...
08-28-23, 02:07 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,517
Posted By squirtdad

I like the idea of stabilizing the rust and enjoy...

I like the idea of stabilizing the rust and enjoy it patina and all. you can always repaint at some point in the future

Of course I the guy who's kirk is a dusty and needs a wash as I can add a...
08-28-23, 12:50 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,517
Posted By repechage

at the minimum, Fresh loose 3/16” ball bearings.

at the minimum, Fresh loose 3/16” ball bearings.
08-28-23, 07:58 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,517
Posted By repechage

[QUOTE=majmt;22997587]I’ve been able to spend a...

[QUOTE=majmt;22997587]I’ve been able to spend a bit more time checking out this bike. I really appreciate the input regarding repainting but, for now, I think I’ll just try to stabilize the rust and...
08-28-23, 03:25 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,517
Posted By masispecial

Is this a crack in the fork blade? ...

Is this a crack in the fork blade?

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08-27-23, 11:54 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,517
Posted By bikingshearer

I doubt if I qualify as "most people," but here...

I doubt if I qualify as "most people," but here are my thoughts and what I would likely do.

Step 1: Build it up and ride it for at least a month, and probably longer, to see if you like how it...
08-13-23, 07:36 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,517
Posted By Bad Lag

That's not rust, that's true patina.

That's not rust, that's true patina.
08-11-23, 11:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,102
Posted By Straightblock

Welcome to the forum, 10_Points I hope the...

Welcome to the forum, 10_Points

I hope the replies so far haven't chased you away. If you go to your profile, you can create an album of pictures of your Haro, and another member may link to them...
07-30-23, 08:56 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,684
Posted By davester

I had a lovely conversation with said gentleman,...

I had a lovely conversation with said gentleman, despite my being an leftist liberal from Berkeley (though that would make me a middle of the road conservative in England where I came from). One...
07-30-23, 07:37 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,684
Posted By mountaindave

It's the gentleman's private property, which he...

It's the gentleman's private property, which he is happy to share with us and he has never asked for compensation. Best I can describe him is as a cowboy gentleman - he doesn't bring up politics...
07-26-23, 03:35 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,684
Posted By Choke

I'm sorry to say that I only took a couple of...

I'm sorry to say that I only took a couple of pics at the start....I usually have the camera out a lot but for whatever reason I didn't this year.
...
07-26-23, 09:40 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,684
Posted By northbend

Thank You

Thank you Cinoriders for taking the time to post your pictures and stories.
It felt weird to not be there this year, 1st time I've missed it since 2011.


Did they give out awards this year?...
07-20-23, 02:23 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 9,191
Posted By Robvolz

My tandem is fully gone through. driving to...

My tandem is fully gone through.

driving to Kalispell right now

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07-05-23, 01:43 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,235
Posted By northbend

Wheeling our bikes onto the giant ferry that took...

Wheeling our bikes onto the giant ferry that took us to France and watching Ireland disappear on the horizon then waking up the next morning as we prepared to dock in Brittany....
07-05-23, 01:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,235
Posted By northbend

There was a nice sandy swimming beach near my...

There was a nice sandy swimming beach near my camp that I took advantage of. It's a great way to cool off and wash your shorts at the same time....
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