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09-18-24, 04:25 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 25,020
Posted By mgopack42

Sactown_Albert Is there a ride this weekend? I...

Sactown_Albert Is there a ride this weekend? I am searching for a group ride since my wife is busy all weekend.
09-17-24, 12:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 649
Posted By mgopack42

Sorry to hear about the illness, and glad you are...

Sorry to hear about the illness, and glad you are both recovering. I was looking forward to getting out of town for a day or two. Is anyone still meeting up this Saturday or Sunday?
09-17-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 649
Posted By mgopack42

Bump for those who missed it. I am looking at a...

Bump for those who missed it. I am looking at a cheap hotel in San Simeon, so if any one wants to split a room and save money, give me a shout.(Pacific Coast Roadhouse, double room, $241 for...
09-12-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 569
Posted By mgopack42

SOLD: Frame and fork and headset are boxed up...

SOLD:
Frame and fork and headset are boxed up and on their way to San Diego. I will have to decide what to do with some of the leftover parts.
09-09-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,733
Posted By mgopack42

Hey, I was talking to someone who had a set of...

Hey, I was talking to someone who had a set of wheels that Challenge Open Tubulars fit really well on. I have a pair, and I mentioned that I could give them to him. The problem is, at my advanced...
09-09-24, 01:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 649
Posted By mgopack42

Rich, my wife is on call that weekend, so I may...

Rich,
my wife is on call that weekend, so I may bop down for a day or even overnight. I'll keep an eye on this thread.
09-09-24, 01:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 569
Posted By mgopack42

Bump for price drop

Bump for price drop
08-25-24, 12:25 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,733
Posted By mgopack42

It was a great day to ride in Monterrey! warm...

It was a great day to ride in Monterrey! warm and sunny, and only a little wind. the lunch was a little longer than expected due to some poor schmuck having tire/rim/tube issues (me). Thanks to...
08-17-24, 05:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 569
Posted By mgopack42

F/S Colnago 1988 XL, 54 cm (Chromor)

SOLD For sale is a 54 cm "Colnago 1988 XL". I used this bike as an everyday bike this winter. The paint is original, with the expected nicks and scratches.Most are on the DS, and you can see them if...
08-05-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 3,411
Views: 484,974
Posted By mgopack42

I just got 3 Specialized S-Works Turbo AllRound 3...

I just got 3 Specialized S-Works Turbo AllRound 3 tubs. any opinions on these? they seem very supple, and they were only $35 from Merlin Cycles.
I was afraid of how hard they might be to mount,...
08-05-24, 05:16 PM
Replies: 9,045
Views: 1,263,491
Posted By mgopack42

I got my first tubulars. Merlin in England, for...

I got my first tubulars. Merlin in England, for like $35 each. got a couple of water bottles to divy up the shipping costs. took 3 days from order to arrival! sometimes Amazon takes longer around...
07-31-24, 05:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 148
Posted By mgopack42

WTB shimano 6207 brake adjusters

I am missing the adjusters for both brakes. these are the type with a flat side on the barrel, that just slips into the caliper arm. let me know what you got. I can pay, or trade other small parts...
07-28-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,733
Posted By mgopack42

We can have a matched set of Allez(?); Allezes(?)...

We can have a matched set of Allez(?); Allezes(?) . Is Allez plural when a French verb has been turned into an American proper name? Head hurts...
07-28-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,249
Posted By mgopack42

Here is mine... I can't claim any responsibility...

Here is mine... I can't claim any responsibility for, or even identify this color. it came to me this way. It has a Joe Bell sticker, but the guy i got it from didnt have any luck tracking it down...
07-27-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,733
Posted By mgopack42

I am looking forward to this ride. It is always...

I am looking forward to this ride. It is always nice to meet new enthusiasts an also ride any where along the coast. See you there! I will be riding Japanese steel, either my 3Rensho, or my newly...
07-25-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 351
Posted By mgopack42

I got all of the items out of the box, and took...

I got all of the items out of the box, and took inventory. besides two bent dropout adjusters, all that was AWOL was the seat post binder bolt. I need to source one of them, since all i have is a...
07-25-24, 05:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 351
Posted By mgopack42

1982/1983 Specialized Allez build thread

Hi all, I just got this bike via UPS from a forum member ( 75lechamp ). and since it came all disassembled, I thought I would post a pseudo build thread as I go. this is just a placeholder until I...
07-24-24, 05:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,358
Posted By mgopack42

Portlandjim I appreciated the hell out of this...

Portlandjim I appreciated the hell out of this one. I always wanted one since I saw my first in the early 80's. A co-worker bought one for racing, and I still remember all of us standing around and...
07-24-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,358
Posted By mgopack42

It's now a Californian

It's now a Californian
07-24-24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 2,756
Views: 175,523
Posted By mgopack42

^^^^ that 3 Rensho started out a nice red I...

^^^^ that 3 Rensho started out a nice red I think! that color only came on the aero model! ^^^^
07-24-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 11,020
Posted By mgopack42

I just got my "build your own Kono Allez" from...

I just got my "build your own Kono Allez" from UPS today. It went into the garage, for building at a cooler date! Now i have a stablemate and cousin for my 3Rensho! cant wait to build it and ride...
07-24-24, 04:33 PM
Replies: 9,045
Views: 1,263,491
Posted By mgopack42

this came in 3 days!

I got a bike in kit form. everything you need to build a vintage Kono built Allez! now my 3Rensho will have a brother! this means that a bike will be hitting the "for Sale" ads as soon as it gets...
07-21-24, 02:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 11,020
Posted By mgopack42

I just pulled the trigger on a 1982 Yoshi Kono...

I just pulled the trigger on a 1982 Yoshi Kono built Allez! I can't wait for it to arrive. Just like the one I remember from my days working at Wheels and Boards in Green Bay during summers back...
06-26-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 957
Posted By mgopack42

3 Rensho was my initial thought, but i was too...

3 Rensho was my initial thought, but i was too scared to offer that opinion first out of the gate. the seat stays and the seat cluster were give aways for sure.
05-31-24, 04:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,205
Posted By mgopack42

You are killing me here Rob!

You are killing me here Rob!
05-22-24, 04:59 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 12,124
Posted By mgopack42

orcas island I sent you a PM.

orcas island I sent you a PM.
05-10-24, 04:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,516
Posted By mgopack42

Alexthe If space is the issue, and you can afford...

Alexthe If space is the issue, and you can afford it, check out Tailfin. here is how i set up my Masi 3V for a week long ride down the California coast. Not cheap, but really well made, and...
04-10-24, 05:22 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,880
Posted By mgopack42

I'm not as well versed in bars as some guys, but...

I'm not as well versed in bars as some guys, but I am pretty sure they were Cinelli bars with the traditional big sweeping drops. I am pretty sure that I am more flexible on what works for me than...
04-09-24, 05:42 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,880
Posted By mgopack42

When I switched to the Soma Hyway one bars, I...

When I switched to the Soma Hyway one bars, I found that with the compactness of the bars, I had to ADD 30 mm to the stem to get the reach right! ill look for a picture if i can find one
03-28-24, 06:01 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,814
Posted By mgopack42

Not C & V, but you can also buy the jersey at the...

Not C & V, but you can also buy the jersey at the gift shop. I came from the other side, and it was a long 95 mile day from Patterson....
03-04-24, 05:43 AM
02-08-24, 06:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 864
Posted By mgopack42

Lamont Cobb If you don't know already, the right...

Lamont Cobb If you don't know already, the right side (drive side ) pedal is a reverse thread. it will loosen clockwise,
02-07-24, 06:42 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 34,976
Posted By mgopack42

Thought I would show a picture of my one and only...

Thought I would show a picture of my one and only GT. I bought it from an old roommate,who raced it. ZASKAR LE, with a ball burnished finish and a funky NoLeen fork. It was my commuter bike for a...
01-04-24, 05:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 784
Posted By mgopack42

jPrichard10 Not sure if standard reach is "47...

jPrichard10 Not sure if standard reach is "47 min" or not? I have a pair, recessed bolt, "39 Min". no adjusters and no brake shoes or holders. in about the same condition as the previous ones...
12-14-23, 08:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,402
Posted By mgopack42

WGB made an offer. so probably sold

WGB made an offer. so probably sold
11-11-23, 12:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,402
Posted By mgopack42

Just an aspirational bump. Make an offer if this...

Just an aspirational bump. Make an offer if this is of interest to you... I dont have any use for these.
09-07-23, 12:08 PM
Replies: 8,573
Views: 1,141,210
Posted By mgopack42

Just finished today: Colnago

I finally got the white Campagnolo cable and housing set and the white bar tape, so I finished off the red / white color scheme. I think this is going to be my primary distance bike for the near...
07-30-23, 05:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,402
Posted By mgopack42

Definitely 130. when i got the bike some cave...

Definitely 130. when i got the bike some cave man had stretched it to 135 or so, but i persuaded the rear triangle back top 130.
07-30-23, 04:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 536
Posted By mgopack42

I have carbon rails on my infinity seat. First...

I have carbon rails on my infinity seat. First one broke just behind the clamp, and I assumed it was because I was sitting up a lot on the trainer last winter. Bought a new set, and followed the...
07-29-23, 05:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,402
Posted By mgopack42

Freewheel is 12-24 nice tight ratios! ...

Freewheel is 12-24 nice tight ratios!

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07-28-23, 05:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,402
Posted By mgopack42

BUMP with lower price. (now $80 shipped) Make an...

BUMP with lower price. (now $80 shipped) Make an offer, and don't listen to the naysayers... you know you want it!
07-21-23, 04:44 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,631
Posted By mgopack42

I have one, not new in box, but very low use....

I have one, not new in box, but very low use. LINK: sachs huret 8 speed (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage-sales/1275231-sachs-huret-aris-rival-8-speed-mini-group.html#post22959788) Shoot...
07-21-23, 04:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,402
Posted By mgopack42

Quick weekend bump

Quick weekend bump
07-18-23, 01:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 189
Posted By mgopack42

WTB/WTT for small 26" wheel frame (old MTB?)

I have most of the parts to put together a 8 speed Alfine city bike for my son. All I need it a frame, a front wheel, and maybe brakes (depending on the frame). let me know if you have something...
07-15-23, 06:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 693
Posted By mgopack42

Kabuki12 Yeah he supplied a cinelli bar and stem...

Kabuki12 Yeah he supplied a cinelli bar and stem with the purchase. Maybe the Colnago Robvolv has for sale still is the Master he tried to entice me with when we did the purchase in person.
07-15-23, 07:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 693
Posted By mgopack42

There are 3 Italians. the Fondriest is Italian...

There are 3 Italians. the Fondriest is Italian also . But let's go with it seems like it could be German! instead of Fon-Dree-est we can say Fon-Dreest
07-13-23, 05:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,766
Posted By mgopack42

Thanks Robvolz . Looks good in my garage. Now I...

Thanks Robvolz . Looks good in my garage. Now I can cross off another first name: Cino & Ernesto & Faliero & Sante & Ugo) on my tee shirt. (I have bikes with their last names, at least).
07-13-23, 04:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 693
Posted By mgopack42

Great idea. I will start looking. No room for...

Great idea. I will start looking. No room for more hooks though...what to do?
07-13-23, 04:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 693
Posted By mgopack42

New to the stable.

Met up with Robvolz , and brought home a new bike. The wall hook has been empty for 2 or 3 week, and we can't have that. Now there are 3 Italians and a Japanese on the wall.
...
07-12-23, 04:33 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,249
Posted By mgopack42

albrt If you want something still French (kind...

albrt If you want something still French (kind of) i have this huret / sachs stuff circa 1990. make me an offer. this is how we all would have upgraded our bikes back in the day if we were going...
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