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06-07-24, 11:39 AM
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Posted By unworthy1

a great deal for this and bound to ride like a...

a great deal for this and bound to ride like a dream. If I hadn't recently bought a "similar yet different" Moto frameset I'd be sorely tempted...actually i still might be!
06-06-24, 09:09 AM
Replies: 6,570
Views: 823,242
Posted By unworthy1

I never saw any genuine Bullseyes in anything but...

I never saw any genuine Bullseyes in anything but red anodizing, but maybe missed something.
However there were several knockoffs that came with pulleys in many colors, including clear or black...
06-05-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 1,019
Views: 59,101
Posted By unworthy1

a whole new take on a "Frankenbike" build-out. ...

a whole new take on a "Frankenbike" build-out.
Truly scary parts assortment from a bin that should have been left closed. I have never seen that model of 600 FD but at first thought it must be some...
06-04-24, 09:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 254
Posted By unworthy1

did you check the Deda tubing with a magnet,...

did you check the Deda tubing with a magnet, cause they made aluminum "Mega" tubing as well as steel (chrom)
06-04-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 82
Posted By unworthy1

If you have more functional brain cells than me...

If you have more functional brain cells than me (a low bar) then check out:
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1042901-asian-serial-number-guide-29.html
and Good Luck!
06-04-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 2,492
Posted By unworthy1

Is this drill-happy mechanic in the SF Bay Area? ...

Is this drill-happy mechanic in the SF Bay Area?
cause I have seen ads on the local CL for such "services", and if I was tempted to call him I will be forewarned!
06-03-24, 11:27 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 58,474
Posted By unworthy1

good detail: use some teflon brake cable liner on...

good detail: use some teflon brake cable liner on BBs like this Cinelli "Spoiler" that have long runs of cable-to-steel contact, I have done the same on many other shells that don't use a plastic...
06-03-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,543
Posted By unworthy1

Yep it's all down to SwimmerMike who did the...

Yep it's all down to SwimmerMike who did the outstanding restoration and then his generosity to give it away! It's found a new home now and hope Van enjoys it!
The hand-off to his brother Dave went...
06-02-24, 11:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 218
Posted By unworthy1

but take the same calipers and measure the ID of...

but take the same calipers and measure the ID of the seat tube...in several depths and "around the clock"...that's why it's best to use a sizing mandrel, which is something most home mechanics don't...
06-02-24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 1,019
Views: 59,101
Posted By unworthy1

rough and rusty, but you'll prolly never find one...

rough and rusty, but you'll prolly never find one cheaper!
06-01-24, 10:35 PM
Replies: 6,570
Views: 823,242
Posted By unworthy1

I have a mismatched pair of MKS (one is labelled...

I have a mismatched pair of MKS (one is labelled Mikashima on top but says MKS on the bottom) and both are 6cm (by my measurement) Since they don't match I'm glad to send them to you "FREE" if you...
06-01-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 1,019
Views: 59,101
Posted By unworthy1

It's quite a deal for the asking ($225) and if it...

It's quite a deal for the asking ($225) and if it was just a smidge shorter than 58cm I'd be panicking about where I was going to put yet another project!
But it's not so I'm taking a deep...
05-31-24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 170
Posted By unworthy1

some under-BB-guides use a variation of the...

some under-BB-guides use a variation of the (popular and failure-prone) automotive trim fasteners which have a "split plug" that fits in a non-threaded hole and some kind of screw (usually a coarse...
05-30-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 310
Views: 50,429
Posted By unworthy1

I heard thru the grapevine there's a bike...

I heard thru the grapevine there's a bike swapmeet the day AFTER the big kahuna in Fairfax ^^, to take place on June 2 (Sunday) in the Golden Gate Park Panhandle...but no other details.
Not sure of...
05-30-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,695
Posted By unworthy1

a reamer cuts (therefore enlarges) a hole on the...

a reamer cuts (therefore enlarges) a hole on the inside surface. a milling tool cuts the exterior, in the case of "milling" a headtube it cuts the top and bottom edges of that tube so the surface the...
05-29-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,025
Posted By unworthy1

so bulgie (Mark B.) nailed it, and it's from...

so bulgie (Mark B.) nailed it, and it's from Mendocino, CA so West Coast USA...congrats!
:thumb:
05-29-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,025
Posted By unworthy1

I vaguely recall seeing a similar cut-out...

I vaguely recall seeing a similar cut-out treatment of the BB shell on some frame that might have been British, but this one has much more of a West Coast USA feel to it...
Will have to search that...
05-29-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,695
Posted By unworthy1

"BTW, the early comment about clearcoating not...

"BTW, the early comment about clearcoating not protecting the frame is a bit off. If you get a chip in most coatings, rust will start to form like tendrils between the surrounding finish and the...
05-29-24, 12:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 621
Posted By unworthy1

some nice details, the only things I can ID is...

some nice details, the only things I can ID is the forkcrown being a Henry James unit, the "spool" chainstay bridge and brake bridge are common Italian bits, Cinelli or GPM.
Not sure of DOs, lugs or...
05-29-24, 12:03 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,543
Posted By unworthy1

UPDATE: Have a potential new home for this now...

UPDATE: Have a potential new home for this now (Van's) if it all falls into place
05-28-24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,025
Posted By unworthy1

My guess: Portland, far more framebuilders there...

My guess: Portland, far more framebuilders there than in Pas (but a lotta bike riders in Pas and the San Gabriels).
PLEASE take and upload some more and SHARPER pix!
05-28-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,543
Posted By unworthy1

SF City but if we can arrange that "convenient...

SF City but if we can arrange that "convenient delivery" option I could possibly range from the Southbay (where SwimmerMike is based) up to Sonoma County (where I occasionally visit friends) or where...
05-28-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,543
Posted By unworthy1

PART TWO: After picking this up back in 11/22 I...

PART TWO: After picking this up back in 11/22 I have had it "in my cue" ever since and finally conclude that I won't be able to follow thru with the full build out :(
SO, after checking with...
05-26-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 430
Posted By unworthy1

agree with that "early '80s" era assessment, also...

agree with that "early '80s" era assessment, also when the Vitus DOs and when Mercier was using that M logo and the "crown on the forkcrown"
Does it have metric SL tubing and all metric threading,...
05-26-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 6,570
Views: 823,242
Posted By unworthy1

I'll take a look too. I assume Christophe would...

I'll take a look too. I assume Christophe would be first choice for you, but are other brands of steel clips acceptable?
05-26-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,695
Posted By unworthy1

VERY critical detail I couldn't enlarge photo to...

VERY critical detail I couldn't enlarge photo to catch, thanks for pointing this out!
So that's going to make for a more likely unmodified (except maybe for the WB boss holes) frame from the...
05-24-24, 08:21 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,695
Posted By unworthy1

yes, I was beginning to think "Swiss" myself,...

yes, I was beginning to think "Swiss" myself, but...not any common Swiss marque I can think of as being a match. Long back there was a Mondia example shown by a CVer that had serial numbers placed on...
05-24-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 1,019
Views: 59,101
Posted By unworthy1

and the Sirrus seller got this memo, too! Must...

and the Sirrus seller got this memo, too!
Must be the cutting edge trend to make saddles more "aero" like back in 1985 :foo:
05-24-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,695
Posted By unworthy1

So...looks like this was made in a transitional...

So...looks like this was made in a transitional year between potracatena DOs (let's say '79) and zero braze-ons, nutted brakes, and "whale tail" Nervex Pro headlugs.
I'm going to postulate the crude...
05-23-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,695
Posted By unworthy1

It will be helpful to see MORE pix besides these...

It will be helpful to see MORE pix besides these two of just the head tube and badge and the BB shell, but as you take some more pix can you check the threading in that shell?The fact this has a...
05-23-24, 07:11 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,527
Posted By unworthy1

adding my "RIP" to the chorus, just read this sad...

adding my "RIP" to the chorus, just read this sad news on the CR list Digest and thought I'd share the "scoop" but it's not a scoop.
And not anything I'd want to share if I had any say in the...
05-23-24, 07:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 530
Posted By unworthy1

could we see more close-ups of the seat cluster...

could we see more close-ups of the seat cluster (appears to be a semi wrap-over) the brake bridge and fork crown?
The serial number 73 753 doesn't provide any clue for me, but with those DOs it...
05-21-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 401
Posted By unworthy1

nice trade! Assuming these were not bottles of...

nice trade! Assuming these were not bottles of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1945 (or similar), but it's worth much more than a couple bottles of the plonk I buy!
congrats!
05-18-24, 11:09 PM
Replies: 458
Views: 88,156
Posted By unworthy1

very weird. Maybe somebody thought anything the...

very weird.
Maybe somebody thought anything the right width made from fabric was a reasonable substitute for Velox or Zefal rim strip?
05-18-24, 01:07 PM
Replies: 458
Views: 88,156
Posted By unworthy1

a very good asking price, IMO, especially if it's...

a very good asking price, IMO, especially if it's in ready-to-ride shape
05-18-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 174
Posted By unworthy1

of the 3-arm "Maxy" cranksets (and Sugino spelled...

of the 3-arm "Maxy" cranksets (and Sugino spelled those with a "y") almost all claim to have forged arms, whether or not the spiders are swaged onto arm or one-piece forgings with the DS arm.
Even...
05-18-24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 1,019
Views: 59,101
Posted By unworthy1

"makes me thirsty thinking about SN IPA…." ...

"makes me thirsty thinking about SN IPA…."
Arnold is a fair drive from Chico, but surely somebody there sells Sierra Nevada beer!
05-17-24, 09:42 PM
Replies: 1,019
Views: 59,101
Posted By unworthy1

agreed, and it's def taller than 56cm. I don't...

agreed, and it's def taller than 56cm. I don't know if Marinoni built with diamond cut-out lugs, but if this IS legit it's a good deal ($300) even if you don't care for the parts selected. Otherwise,...
05-14-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 1,019
Views: 59,101
Posted By unworthy1

nice deal^ looks like it might have some...

nice deal^ looks like it might have some connection with Iron Man Centurions (?)
05-14-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 984
Posted By unworthy1

I heard the tree was in on this hit! Clearly...

I heard the tree was in on this hit!
Clearly some Palm Springs Mob associations in it's past...and it was known to be shady
05-13-24, 11:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 270
Posted By unworthy1

yep, they certainly appear to match the Grafton...

yep, they certainly appear to match the Grafton brakes (which I have never heard of) and as you say the (asking) prices are incredible for these!
Shoot, you can get Campagnolo CNC'd brakes for 10%...
05-13-24, 12:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 270
Posted By unworthy1

They have a slight similarity to some Tektro (BPB...

They have a slight similarity to some Tektro (BPB model) but not a match, another set that also has similarities (and variations) are these "unknown" which were sold with BMX bikes. Yours might join...
05-09-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 6,570
Views: 823,242
Posted By unworthy1

was going to send these pix to degan (Dan) by...

was going to send these pix to degan (Dan) by return email, but this is easier since I'm logged on:
...
05-08-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 540
Posted By unworthy1

just a personal gripe but there have been two...

just a personal gripe but there have been two recent swaps in my (SF Bay Area) that had way too little advance notice (like 1-2 weeks) and I need more time to sort, clean/fix, and price my stuff to...
05-08-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 1,019
Views: 59,101
Posted By unworthy1

Looks to have a badly bent seat stay, but for...

Looks to have a badly bent seat stay, but for $200 (or maybe offer less) it MIGHT also be fix-able and a Gianni Motta is a lesser-known but very high-quality brand!
05-07-24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 458
Views: 88,156
Posted By unworthy1

Ka-razy! That's a gem from the nations of the...

Ka-razy!
That's a gem from the nations of the bicycle UN, I cannot guess what it will be priced at but worth some $$$ I'd reckon, unless there's some serious damage.
Well and that American Classic...
05-07-24, 11:27 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,340
Posted By unworthy1

highly doubt it, never saw a shorty Simplex DO...

highly doubt it, never saw a shorty Simplex DO with eyelet, "conventional" hanger stop and axle-stop threaded screw. If this isn't Italian then perhaps JP, but doesn't exactly match up with any of...
05-07-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 6,570
Views: 823,242
Posted By unworthy1

might be able to help you with a Ti BB unit, will...

might be able to help you with a Ti BB unit, will check and get back atcha in a day or two

EDIT:
Found one, will PM you with details
05-06-24, 10:26 PM
Replies: 310
Views: 50,429
Posted By unworthy1

Okay this is NOT an SF Bayarea location, but...

Okay this is NOT an SF Bayarea location, but based on the hype it sure might be epic (in PDX)...here's a link and possibly some hype therein (copied from the CR list):
...
05-06-24, 12:25 PM
Replies: 1,019
Views: 59,101
Posted By unworthy1

not familiar with Tange Road OS tubing, but...a...

not familiar with Tange Road OS tubing, but...a late-era Paramount for $99? Worth checking out!
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