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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-19-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 117
Posted By Catnap

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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i have a campagnolo avanti 8 speed triple braze...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 06:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 495
Posted By Catnap

There are proxy companies that handle this sort...

There are proxy companies that handle this sort of thing. The seller ships the item to their warehouse in-country, and then the proxy company ships it on to you in the USA. Some proxy companies...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 12:30 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,128
Posted By Catnap

Totally agree with obrentharris on the origin of...

Totally agree with obrentharris on the origin of the DeRosa obsession in Japan. Nagasawa is one of the most highly-regarded frame builders in Japan, and the fact that he first worked in Italy for...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-15-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 362
Posted By Catnap

I bought it alongside a pile of Campy 8-speed...

I bought it alongside a pile of Campy 8-speed parts from a guy at the Westminster swap, so yeah I agree it's probably 8-speed. Saying "probably" because I couldn't find it on Velobase or an example...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 797
Posted By Catnap

I’d say that headbadge is definitive evidence...

I’d say that headbadge is definitive evidence that this is not a real Colnago.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 07:42 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,128
Posted By Catnap

Great reporting! I’m looking forward to the next...

Great reporting! I’m looking forward to the next update.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-14-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 362
Posted By Catnap

I’ve got this, how about $50 shipped to you? ...

I’ve got this, how about $50 shipped to you?

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,352
Posted By Catnap

haha! my tool collection has also grown...

haha! my tool collection has also grown significantly over the years. i had an opportunity to buy a Park truing stand and headset press at a bike store liquidation sale this past weekend and decided...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 07:43 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,352
Posted By Catnap

to simplify, I'd split it between modern parts...

to simplify, I'd split it between modern parts that will get the bike rolling again vs. matching the original vintage parts that are on it. Vintage Shimano 600 and 105 series parts are common and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,352
Posted By Catnap

There’s two kinds of repair - to the components...

There’s two kinds of repair - to the components or to the frame. In either case, if you’re doing the work, labor is free. If it’s done at a bike shop, consult them on the labor cost.

Gauging...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 06:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 567
Posted By Catnap

As far as I know, they are quite rare. ...

As far as I know, they are quite rare. Domestically, they didn’t make them in 59-60+ cm (maybe a few custom frames) so the majority of the large sized ones would have been made specifically for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 6,818
Posted By Catnap

this is an awesome thread to watch. some of...

this is an awesome thread to watch. some of these items are quite rare, and to see them in quantity, in NOS condition, is pretty amazing. And then other items aren't particularly valuable at all,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 581
Posted By Catnap

I'd trust AI to find the mathematical process for...

I'd trust AI to find the mathematical process for calculating spoke length, but I would not trust it to find the correct measurements for the specified hub and rim online. Too much potential for it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 11:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 449
Posted By Catnap

I've attended some good swap meets that have...

I've attended some good swap meets that have taken place at bars with back yards where vendors could spread out and sell. Worth considering if you want to "start small" and can find a bar with a back...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 553
Posted By Catnap

Raleigh used the phrase "All-Steel Bicycle" in...

Raleigh used the phrase "All-Steel Bicycle" in their marketing copy of the 1930s-70s, so that head badge is likely a reference to that. "SM" isn't coming up in any online searches, leading me to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 640
Posted By Catnap

ah bummer! Groody Bros does excellent work at an...

ah bummer! Groody Bros does excellent work at an unbeatable price. Mark restored two frames for me, decal application and everything. His communication was top notch, and the work was very good. ...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-29-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 181
Posted By Catnap

Andrew_G i sent you a private msg

Andrew_G i sent you a private msg
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-26-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,676
Posted By Catnap

Another auction house suggestion would be the...

Another auction house suggestion would be the annual Copake Auction (https://www.copakeauction.com/bicycles-splash/bicycles) or even Chrystie's. I personally think the bike could be dismantled and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-26-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,361
Posted By Catnap

with the badge on it, I'd value it around...

with the badge on it, I'd value it around $800-$900. caveat, it'll likely be on the market for a while before you find a buyer willing to pay that. the folks who know what these are and willing to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-26-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,173
Posted By Catnap

the problem with these is that despite being...

the problem with these is that despite being fairly rare, having the Cinelli logo all over them, and having a cool back story, buyers who want a Cinelli will buy a Cinelli. from what I read, that's...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-26-24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,553
Posted By Catnap

to echo the other folks, despite the NJS parts,...

to echo the other folks, despite the NJS parts, that's not an NJS keirin bike since there's no NJS stamp on the BB shell. As far as I know, Matsuri/Nissan did not make keirin bikes in Japan. True...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-26-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 585
Posted By Catnap

thanks for all the feedback! not surprised the...

thanks for all the feedback! not surprised the price is inflated; I live in NYC and there's junk shops on every block and their prices are all over the place. the same store sold me two art prints...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-26-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 761
Posted By Catnap

$300 is about right, slightly on the cheaper...

$300 is about right, slightly on the cheaper side. Late versions of the SSP group that can do 8-speed indexed, with the aero brake levers, sell for double or triple that price depending on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 08:30 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 6,818
Posted By Catnap

i've owned a bunch of those Simplex rod front...

i've owned a bunch of those Simplex rod front derailleurs but have never seen a NOS one brand new in the box. Very cool find!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 08:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 526
Posted By Catnap

what about locating one of the 1990s-era Stingray...

what about locating one of the 1990s-era Stingray reproductions and then moving all the parts over? there's one for sale in my neighborhood for a few hundred dollars that I posted about on the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-23-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 585
Posted By Catnap

Schwinn Stingray Apple Krate - Original or Repro & Value?

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,092
Posted By Catnap

The bird pantographs are so hottttt!!!

The bird pantographs are so hottttt!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 359
Posted By Catnap

I may be biased because 9 speed Ergos are my...

I may be biased because 9 speed Ergos are my favorite type of brifter, but no the downshifts are not particularly "hard". I find them to precise and easy to shift, while being comfortable in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 01:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 869
Posted By Catnap

I echo everyone else's kudos! Also, your...

I echo everyone else's kudos! Also, your photography is excellent. I need to try shooting more bikes against a black backdrop; i usually use gray or white but your Peugeot really pops in front of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 01:40 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,104
Posted By Catnap

i'll undoubtably annoy some folks with this...

i'll undoubtably annoy some folks with this statement, but in my experience, selling vintage bikes online usually involves "educating" boomers. many of the folks I've gotten in contact with on FB...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,104
Posted By Catnap

the large amount of inquiries followed by...

the large amount of inquiries followed by inaction is likely because it's the nature of this hobby. people are trying to source old components with scarce documentation or are unsure if the parts...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,073
Posted By Catnap

Anchor is the domestic brand Bridgestone uses for...

Anchor is the domestic brand Bridgestone uses for their road & track bikes. Anchor NJS track bikes are lugged. For over 20 years they made the RNC-7 steel road bike, discontinuing production two...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 780
Posted By Catnap

Robvolz did you ship the parts to the anodizing...

Robvolz did you ship the parts to the anodizing shop or bring them in person? What did they charge for the work?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 10:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 363
Posted By Catnap

that's an aggressive saddle-to-bar drop! looks...

that's an aggressive saddle-to-bar drop! looks like it's ready to go very fast.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,104
Posted By Catnap

Everyone has their own degree of patience for...

Everyone has their own degree of patience for navigating the BS that comes from selling online. Posting on Craigslist usually unleashes a torrent of scam emails in the first 24 hours, but I expect...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,104
Posted By Catnap

In many parts of the USA, Facebook Marketplace...

In many parts of the USA, Facebook Marketplace has overtaken Craigslist as the place for bicycles. Facebook has enthusiast groups for every type and flavor of vintage bike collectors (and all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 02:57 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,104
Posted By Catnap

I sell stuff on FB all the time but never use...

I sell stuff on FB all the time but never use their system, so I don’t get charged. They’ll probably close that loop hole at some point (sigh…)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 09:15 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,284
Posted By Catnap

shoota the DA aero levers' hoods do look a bit...

shoota the DA aero levers' hoods do look a bit more comfy that the STIs, but I'm not interested in going to DT shifters on this bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 06:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 661
Posted By Catnap

New Cycling magazine in Japan published an annual...

New Cycling magazine in Japan published an annual guide. I have the 1990 edition, and it does a fantastic job of covering all of the bespoke builders as well as the major manufacturers. Can be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,284
Posted By Catnap

surprising advice as I've ridden Noodles...

surprising advice as I've ridden Noodles exclusively for the past decade and haven't had the issues you're describing.

As I read through this thread, beyond fit issues, there seems to be a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,284
Posted By Catnap

Perhaps I should put the bike in a stationary...

Perhaps I should put the bike in a stationary trainer and roll the bars up & down until I find the optimal position. I'm fairly certain the stem length is dialed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,284
Posted By Catnap

I installed the shifters using the standard...

I installed the shifters using the standard techniques - use a steel ruler clamped the bottom of the handlebars and then line up the bottoms of the levers with the ruler. Then use a level to ensure...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 08:21 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,284
Posted By Catnap

Help - Can't Get Comfortable with Dura Ace 7400

One of my most prized road bikes is a 3Rensho Katana with Modeulo lugs - detailed here in this blog post (https://djcatnap.com/3rensho-modeulo-katana-road/) and this thread...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-03-24, 07:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 671
Posted By Catnap

That is so, so cool. I’m trying to think of a...

That is so, so cool. I’m trying to think of a bike I could put it on…
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,260
Posted By Catnap

I’ve seen many vintage touring bikes described as...

I’ve seen many vintage touring bikes described as “camping car(s)” on Yahoo Japan auctions. I think it’s a generalized term for a touring bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,615
Posted By Catnap

Other than Fuji, Centurion and Miyata both...

Other than Fuji, Centurion and Miyata both imported high-end Japanese bikes into the USA. The coffee table book “Japanese Steel” that came out a few years ago does a great job of cataloging and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,047
Posted By Catnap

A tool called a "ball joint separator" or a "ball...

A tool called a "ball joint separator" or a "ball joint puller" is typically used to remove a crank from a square-taper bottom bracket when the puller threads have stripped out.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 535
Posted By Catnap

I’m not in Japan but I check vintage bike...

I’m not in Japan but I check vintage bike auctions on Yahoo Japan and Mercari daily. From my observations, vintage French (Simplex, Cyclo, and Huret) and Italian (Campagnolo especially) seems to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 08:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 751
Posted By Catnap

And the piece-de-resistance… a 3Rensho Cyclone...

And the piece-de-resistance… a 3Rensho Cyclone that was handmade by Yamaguchi for the 1978 New York Bike Show and equipped with a gold Suntour Superbe group. This was an epic project with a great...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 08:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 751
Posted By Catnap

Here’s a 3Rensho Super Record Aero I restored a...

Here’s a 3Rensho Super Record Aero I restored a few years ago. Note the pantographed stem. Article here: https://djcatnap.com/restored-3rensho-super-record-aero/

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