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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 26
Posted By merziac

All good John, keep up the good work, U do U man....

All good John, keep up the good work, U do U man. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 510
Posted By merziac

The key metric to truly get a proper fit, it's a...

The key metric to truly get a proper fit, it's a little uncomfortable to do correctly but can make a very big difference.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-24, 12:52 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 561
Posted By merziac

Agreed. we had a bunch of off forum back and...

Agreed.

we had a bunch of off forum back and forth on this, you are correct about the S/N's and I would contend that you are far more of an expert than I having done the same work as Jim and full...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-24, 12:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 510
Posted By merziac

I don't have one but if I had any part of a pot...

I don't have one but if I had any part of a pot or window, it would be on its way already, I've been a fan for a long time.

I encourage you to make it so. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-24, 10:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 90
Posted By merziac

Not a MTB guy, especially suspension ones. This...

Not a MTB guy, especially suspension ones. This one was headed for the scrap so I brought it home and cleaned it up, made it fit and work, was very surprised and happy when it rode well for me. ;)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 561
Posted By merziac

? :twitchy: ;)

? :twitchy: ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 285
Posted By merziac

Here's a first gen 81, they had different...

Here's a first gen 81, they had different graphics/livery, no biplane.

The biplane was used until 86.

Neenan sticker very hit and miss.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 11:33 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 561
Posted By merziac

Bill's bikes were bigger than this.

Bill's bikes were bigger than this.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 08:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 510
Posted By merziac

I saw that, really had to stop myself as I...

I saw that, really had to stop myself as I already have a couple of deals going that are way outside my capacity ($$$$$$) ATMO. :crash:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 195
Posted By merziac

Speaking of C+V. :roflmao2:

Speaking of C+V. :roflmao2:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 10:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 195
Posted By merziac

Happy Fathers Day

To one and all. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,555
Posted By merziac

No C+V is correct without one IMO. ;) Maybe...

No C+V is correct without one IMO. ;)

Maybe find a used one that already has some miles.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,555
Posted By merziac

Great to hear this, make it so. :thumb:

Great to hear this, make it so. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 12:37 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,555
Posted By merziac

Right on man. :thumb: We love it when a plan...

Right on man. :thumb:

We love it when a plan comes together, so cool John got back to you, nothing better than keeping one like this on the road forever. ;)

And FWIW, if you ever see a Merz or...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-15-24, 03:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 395
Posted By merziac

Welcome aboard, glad you found us, you're in the...

Welcome aboard, glad you found us, you're in the right place.

Very cool, we love Paramount's, I have 12 so far.

trainman may come up with a better estimation of the year but A360 is not from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,555
Posted By merziac

I have that color Brooks pleather tape on a green...

I have that color Brooks pleather tape on a green BG that looks pretty good, no pics handy atmo.

The fizik yellow is much more subdued than the foam yellow you have on there now.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 04:04 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,555
Posted By merziac

PromptCritical That yellow appears to lean...

PromptCritical

That yellow appears to lean neon, maybe Fizik microtex? I believe it has a flat finish and is not as screamin yellow as this and the like.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-13-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 297
Posted By merziac

This is the way. Grab a few or handful for...

This is the way.

Grab a few or handful for stock to be ready and avoid this next time, nothing better than needed items on hand at the ready. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 1,158
Views: 69,776
Posted By merziac

This is interesting, rear facing RDO's with cable...

This is interesting, rear facing RDO's with cable guides and drilled for brakes, hipster deluxe fixie? :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 884
Posted By merziac

Also remember that some "guidelines" were/are for...

Also remember that some "guidelines" were/are for the average consumer that may struggle with basic setup.

We are typically not that and many have extensive experience finessing things well beyond...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 884
Posted By merziac

That was an old setup, may have only been 28 or...

That was an old setup, may have only been 28 or 30, rim cracked and it got a new wheelset.

Its been Shimano cassette then and now, its 32 now, does and did work well.

I have a silver...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 8,870
Views: 1,171,496
Posted By merziac

Another no joy from Dejoy, item dispatched from...

Another no joy from Dejoy, item dispatched from Austrailia May 31st, accepted and processed through Perth facility to USPS, no progress since.

It will be 2 weeks day after tomorrow, this is the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-11-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 201
Posted By merziac

Yep, I get it, I ride 99.9 on the tops and have...

Yep, I get it, I ride 99.9 on the tops and have them jacked up and back as well just because I have never ridden in the drops.

We're mostly in the same range of 2 cm max with some extraordinary...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-11-24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 201
Posted By merziac

Not disagreeing per se but there are plenty of...

Not disagreeing per se but there are plenty of too small frames that work, again, the BG that the Strawberry was fitted from and the Strawberry are amazing rides as good or better in some...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-11-24, 05:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 201
Posted By merziac

My torso not too long or short per se, most...

My torso not too long or short per se, most frames still not ideal, the Strawberry is very close but a bit small on purpose so I can hopefully ride it to the very end of the line.

And the bikes it...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-11-24, 05:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 201
Posted By merziac

Good luck, that big is tough enough, nevermind a...

Good luck, that big is tough enough, nevermind a nice Colnago. :twitchy:

With a 38in. inseam, I have a lot of experience as I'm sure you do as well. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 04:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 626
Posted By merziac

You can also add pics to the album or gallery on...

You can also add pics to the album or gallery on your homepage that may get moved here. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 04:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 626
Posted By merziac

Simply respond to all the posts here from others...

Simply respond to all the posts here from others and you will get there in no time, 5 posts X 2 days for 10.

It serves us very well in the long run.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,947
Posted By merziac

Still waiting on those pics. ;)

Still waiting on those pics. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 12:47 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 959
Posted By merziac

Maybe a CABE question. Maybe Richard Schwinn...

Maybe a CABE question.

Maybe Richard Schwinn will respond if you reach out at Waterford, he's doing paint, provenance and decals still/again I believe.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,690
Posted By merziac

:thumb: U lucky bastids, so jelly but...

:thumb:

U lucky bastids, so jelly but resolved to the fact that I could never attempt to keep up regardless of regroups, sagging, gagging and lagging. :twitchy:

Be safe and have a blast. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 08:24 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 45,477
Posted By merziac

:eek: H**Y CRAP!!!!! That's freakin amazing!...

:eek: H**Y CRAP!!!!!

That's freakin amazing! ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 1,158
Views: 69,776
Posted By merziac

Maybe on pricing ifn u have to have this one. ...

Maybe on pricing ifn u have to have this one. :twitchy:

Flippin brilliant on the stem. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,138
Posted By merziac

He may not have been completely off base but his...

He may not have been completely off base but his motivation was purely financial and he showed nothing more than disdain and disrespect when he knows better.

There are 10's of 1000's or more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 206
Views: 10,080
Posted By merziac

Maybe, depending on the strength but any...

Maybe, depending on the strength but any impediment whatsoever is to be avoided. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 10,080
Posted By merziac

Yep, I get it, just pointing out that normally,...

Yep, I get it, just pointing out that normally, as in practically never should bearings be subjected to magnets for causing them to not rotate freely in use as is crucial to long term proper...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 02:40 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,138
Posted By merziac

PDX has been a Trek enclave for a long time, The...

PDX has been a Trek enclave for a long time, The Bike Gallery started here and had several stores at one time, I think there may still be 4 and yes Trek bought them out awhile back.

The family...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 02:18 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,138
Posted By merziac

Its really a shame that these shops are in such a...

Its really a shame that these shops are in such a state, if you can't sell $5k bikes regular to try and compete with the Trek and Big S stores, you are peeing up a rope now days and probably won't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 01:57 AM
Replies: 206
Views: 10,080
Posted By merziac

Magnets?, pawls and bearings, yikes! :eek: ...

Magnets?, pawls and bearings, yikes! :eek:

;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 01:47 AM
Replies: 206
Views: 10,080
Posted By merziac

K-D, oldschool automotive specialty tools. These...

K-D, oldschool automotive specialty tools. These are originally for 1157-56 turn signal and brake light bulbs.

They are very similar to spark plug wire boot pullers.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 01:07 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,138
Posted By merziac

Even more so with this guy, he full well knows...

Even more so with this guy, he full well knows better but has been at it too long to still care. :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 01:02 AM
Replies: 8,048
Views: 1,005,465
Posted By merziac

:thumb: Light bulbs and aha's should always...

:thumb:

Light bulbs and aha's should always be sought out and considered, especially when logic has been exhausted and failed.

I've seen and done more seat of the pants "engineering" that win...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 12:27 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,287
Posted By merziac

Volde, +1 :thumb:

Volde, +1 :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 12:22 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 884
Posted By merziac

I will add that the big silver Merz is I believe...

I will add that the big silver Merz is I believe 24t up front and 36 Shimano in the back, works just fine with Campy brifters or SunTour bar cons under all conditions as far as I can tell.

And...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 6,587
Views: 831,621
Posted By merziac

https://chasertech.com/derailleurs.html

https://chasertech.com/derailleurs.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 04:14 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,138
Posted By merziac

I would make a point to go back and have him try...

I would make a point to go back and have him try to justify his BS, he was there through all the modern advancement of steel tubing, anybody in the bike industry that long knows better regardless of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 884
Posted By merziac

Fantastic, brifters or bar cons, amazing works so...

Fantastic, brifters or bar cons, amazing works so well under any circumstance. ;)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 1,158
Views: 69,776
Posted By merziac

Wow, $100, :wtf:

Wow, $100, :wtf:
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