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06-10-24, 09:56 AM
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Posted By VtwinVince

What could possibly go wrong with that...

What could possibly go wrong with that combination of height and short wheelbase?
Replies: 8
Views: 282
Posted By VtwinVince

Nice and relatively desirable grouppo, what does...

Nice and relatively desirable grouppo, what does the Somec look like?
Replies: 13
Views: 364
Posted By VtwinVince

Might make a cool wall hanger, as stated above...

Might make a cool wall hanger, as stated above due to heat treating, aluminum does not lend itself to being repaired.
Replies: 10
Views: 513
Posted By VtwinVince

I wish stuff like that would turn up over here on...

I wish stuff like that would turn up over here on the island.
Replies: 13
Views: 364
Posted By VtwinVince

If that's the frame, those are quite sought after...

If that's the frame, those are quite sought after by collectors.
Replies: 13
Views: 364
Posted By VtwinVince

Which Manitou are we talking about, the hard tail?

Which Manitou are we talking about, the hard tail?
05-24-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 550
Posted By VtwinVince

More photos. ...

More photos.
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Replies: 9
Views: 449
Posted By VtwinVince

I dig it, but what's up with the orange paint?

I dig it, but what's up with the orange paint?
05-22-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 550
Posted By VtwinVince

Thanks for the hints, BB threading is Italian and...

Thanks for the hints, BB threading is Italian and I see no evidence of a respray.
05-22-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 550
Posted By VtwinVince

Elite? What is this Thing?

I picked up a few bikes from a local collection, including this. It came with mostly Zeus 2000 parts, Sachs mechs and Milremo gold parts. I can't find any info on this brand. It is nicely made and...
05-17-24, 10:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 520
Posted By VtwinVince

That's a nice one, definitely a Bailey creation....

That's a nice one, definitely a Bailey creation. I would date it to c. 1987 based on the decals. I have a Giro from '85 which appears to be made from Vitus tubing.
Replies: 4
Views: 482
Posted By VtwinVince

A friend of mine has a bike shop in Vancouver,...

A friend of mine has a bike shop in Vancouver, and has been retailing these things for years. I think some foreign consortium bought the rights to the name, sort of like Brodie mountain bikes.
05-13-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 872
Posted By VtwinVince

Same problem here, you'll risk arrest for even...

Same problem here, you'll risk arrest for even looking at bikes in the scrap metal bin.
05-11-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 15,515
Views: 4,177,137
Posted By VtwinVince

I'm really liking that Litespeed as well.

I'm really liking that Litespeed as well.
05-10-24, 10:28 AM
05-10-24, 10:26 AM
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Posted By VtwinVince

I restored the twin of your DB Axis, local barn...

I restored the twin of your DB Axis, local barn find. They are nice bikes.
05-07-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 458
Views: 88,367
Posted By VtwinVince

Hub is also worth saving on that Mavic wheel,...

Hub is also worth saving on that Mavic wheel, although these are a complete PITA to true or work on, as you need the special tool to hold the spokes and loosen the nipples. And they have a bad habit...
Replies: 49
Views: 3,175
Posted By VtwinVince

Holy cow, talking about unobtainium, this thing...

Holy cow, talking about unobtainium, this thing is incredible. I've never seen panto'd toe clips before. As for these special editions, I have a friend with a bike shop, and he had a couple of...
05-04-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 1,054
Views: 63,355
Posted By VtwinVince

Oh man, I want to go to that garage sale in...

Oh man, I want to go to that garage sale in Portland.
05-04-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 381
Posted By VtwinVince

Watched the vid, love the latest addition to the...

Watched the vid, love the latest addition to the stash. Have you taken it for a spin yet?
05-04-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 397
Posted By VtwinVince

Hard Rock was the entry level steel offering, the...

Hard Rock was the entry level steel offering, the Stumpy and Hopper were higher up the food chain. I see a lot of stupid prices for Hard Rock's these days.
04-28-24, 04:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,516
Posted By VtwinVince

LOL, that is a bad dream. I had a weird one a...

LOL, that is a bad dream. I had a weird one a couple weeks ago, I got an e-bike which burst in to flames.
Replies: 12
Views: 621
Posted By VtwinVince

There are a couple of Batavus bikes for sale over...

There are a couple of Batavus bikes for sale over here right now, including a very nice Dinsdag.
Replies: 12
Views: 621
Posted By VtwinVince

Certainly has 'the look' and that seat is nothing...

Certainly has 'the look' and that seat is nothing to sneer at. Regarding price, I'm a believer in paying what you think is right, as prices vary widely over different markets. If it's something...
Replies: 20
Views: 1,022
Posted By VtwinVince

That's a real beauty, and my size, good thing...

That's a real beauty, and my size, good thing it's not local....
Replies: 12
Views: 621
Posted By VtwinVince

OK, we get a few genuine Dutch mixte's coming on...

OK, we get a few genuine Dutch mixte's coming on the market here on the west coast.
Replies: 12
Views: 621
Posted By VtwinVince

What part of the country are you in?

What part of the country are you in?
04-16-24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 941
Posted By VtwinVince

Nice find, I never turn up Klein deals like this.

Nice find, I never turn up Klein deals like this.
04-16-24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,610
Posted By VtwinVince

I thought Saronni production was outsourced to...

I thought Saronni production was outsourced to Tecnotrat?
Replies: 4
Views: 550
Posted By VtwinVince

Interesting to see that out in the wild, I think...

Interesting to see that out in the wild, I think the Cramerotti connection could be right. BTW I recently picked up one of his 80's bikes over here on the Island.
04-14-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 521
Posted By VtwinVince

Based on those images it's a higher level model,...

Based on those images it's a higher level model, possibly a Modelo 3000. The treatment of the chain stays and crimping of the fork are indicative.
04-13-24, 10:02 AM
Replies: 458
Views: 88,367
Posted By VtwinVince

Bauer, extremely common German surname.

Bauer, extremely common German surname.
04-10-24, 05:21 PM
Replies: 391
Views: 23,414
Posted By VtwinVince

There's no hope for me, another cool bike came up...

There's no hope for me, another cool bike came up locally and of course I had to grab it.
04-03-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 795
Posted By VtwinVince

LOL, gotcha. In my somewhat overheated market I...

LOL, gotcha. In my somewhat overheated market I would say around 300.00, as these are pretty collectable.
Replies: 7
Views: 795
Posted By VtwinVince

This isn't the 'for sale' section.

This isn't the 'for sale' section.
03-30-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 371
Posted By VtwinVince

Good find, it's Celeste and a nice size. I'd be...

Good find, it's Celeste and a nice size. I'd be all over a project like that.
Replies: 19
Views: 1,269
Posted By VtwinVince

That's a real beauty.

That's a real beauty.
03-27-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,392
Posted By VtwinVince

I've got a really stuck stem as well, am now...

I've got a really stuck stem as well, am now going at it with a blow torch.
03-27-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,626
Posted By VtwinVince

Without wanting to hijack this thread, be very...

Without wanting to hijack this thread, be very careful of the medical industry's obsession with surgical solutions to what is a fairly endemic problem amongst us old guys.
03-27-24, 10:01 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,572,399
Posted By VtwinVince

Holy cow, is that Dean ever cool.

Holy cow, is that Dean ever cool.
03-25-24, 10:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,626
Posted By VtwinVince

Sorry to hear this, from the great generation of...

Sorry to hear this, from the great generation of Canadian cyclists, including Curt Harnett, Steve Bauer and Alex Stieda.
03-23-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 391
Views: 23,414
Posted By VtwinVince

LOL, great thread, and one I too can relate to. I...

LOL, great thread, and one I too can relate to. I picked up a weird Saronni off a guy in a neighbouring city a couple years ago, and he said he had some 'other stuff' I might like, but never heard...
03-22-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,572,399
Posted By VtwinVince

So what is that Masi with the Cyrillic script...

So what is that Masi with the Cyrillic script supposed to be?
03-18-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,572,399
Posted By VtwinVince

That Marinoni has been for sale for quite awhile,...

That Marinoni has been for sale for quite awhile, nice bike but the guy wants top dollar for his stuff.
Replies: 11
Views: 957
Posted By VtwinVince

Very nice, the only way to upgrade that one would...

Very nice, the only way to upgrade that one would be if it was Celeste. I have a later version with roller cams.
03-13-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 511
Posted By VtwinVince

The frame is much older than the parts, I would...

The frame is much older than the parts, I would say early 80's judging from the BB cable routing.
03-09-24, 06:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,718
Posted By VtwinVince

You were polishing lugs back in the '80's, but...

You were polishing lugs back in the '80's, but just started riding in 2010?
03-06-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,996
Posted By VtwinVince

I just bought a smaller collection in a...

I just bought a smaller collection in a neighbouring city, now I have a road trip planned.....
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