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09-18-24, 11:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 232
Posted By The Thin Man

I appreciate the offer but between having a...

I appreciate the offer but between having a six-year old and starting a (non-bike related) business on the side of my current career, I think I'm a little tapped out.

As I said, think deeply about...
09-18-24, 11:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 232
Posted By The Thin Man

Dave Moulton (Fuso) Wants You to be the Keeper of the Flame

Do any of you follow Dave Moulton's (creator of Fuso bikes) blog (http://davesbikeblog.squarespace.com/)? I do as it has been a fantastic evolution and menagerie of relevant topics as Dave has gotten...
09-16-24, 05:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 502
Posted By The Thin Man

Price drop and to the top!

Price drop and to the top!
09-07-24, 10:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 502
Posted By The Thin Man

To the top with an updated price.

To the top with an updated price.
09-05-24, 10:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 430
Posted By The Thin Man

Those are just spectacular calipers! If I had a...

Those are just spectacular calipers! If I had a centerpull project of any kind, I would buy them just to tell myself that's what they would go for. Then, I wouldn't use them for that build and just...
09-04-24, 11:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 376
Posted By The Thin Man

Ha! That's how most of my projects are created......

Ha! That's how most of my projects are created... around one single part, theme, color, person, etc.
Let me know when you're ready to succumb to the Gran Compe temptress! :innocent:
09-04-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 376
Posted By The Thin Man

Indeed it does! I still have a set of new,...

Indeed it does! I still have a set of new, silver, Tektro 720's sitting around "just in case".
In my opinion, the only nicer set of canti's out there that could top this set are Compass...
09-04-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 376
Posted By The Thin Man

FS: Dia-Compe Gran Compe CX Cantilever Brakes

For sale is a rare bit of “unobtanium”. Dia-Compe produced a small amount of Gran Compe CX cantilever brakes and this set, in brushed silver, happened to be installed on a very high end, seldom...
09-03-24, 11:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 502
Posted By The Thin Man

Typo! Changed it.

Typo! Changed it.
09-03-24, 04:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 502
Posted By The Thin Man

Shimano 105 (1055), 7-speed Groupset

For sale is a Shimano 105 (1055) groupset coming off an early-90s Cannondale road bike.

All parts are photographed here (https://photos.app.goo.gl/knKuT9hJdf3SuqxFA)

This set was carefully...
09-03-24, 12:22 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,282
Posted By The Thin Man

I love Blue Lug. They have great items at stellar...

I love Blue Lug. They have great items at stellar prices. Their house brand saddle covers are excellent. Great Dia-Compe canti brakes/prices. These cranks are also a find. They have beautiful,...
08-31-24, 10:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,067
Posted By The Thin Man

Are these hubs NOS? The high flange hubs seem to...

Are these hubs NOS? The high flange hubs seem to show spoke marks.
Are the high flange hubs Record?
08-29-24, 11:58 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,134
Posted By The Thin Man

That was my guess, too.

That was my guess, too.
08-12-24, 10:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 862
Posted By The Thin Man

That is one of the craziest bicycle acquisition...

That is one of the craziest bicycle acquisition stories I have ever seen/read/heard of.
07-29-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 460
Posted By The Thin Man

You beat me to it, Mackers. ...

You beat me to it, Mackers.

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07-28-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 460
Posted By The Thin Man

Campagnolo Record Wheelset w/ Velo Orange PBP Rims NOS 700c 36h; 1986

Up for grabs is a wheelset I had, hand built, 14 years ago. The right project hasn't come along over all these years so it's time for someone else to have their shot at them.

The hubs are as...
07-24-24, 11:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 315
Posted By The Thin Man

Price drop and to the top!

Price drop and to the top!
07-20-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 749
Posted By The Thin Man

Thank you for the incredibly kind remarks, Andy! ...

Thank you for the incredibly kind remarks, Andy!
I try and represent what I'm selling as best I can both for imagery and description because I know when I buy something, I like to have a really good...
07-19-24, 11:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 749
Posted By The Thin Man

FS: 1972 Campagnolo Nuovo Record Groupset

For sale is a Campagnolo Nuovo Record groupset coming off a 1972 Schwinn Paramount. Date codes on the components help to confirm accuracy of the group being from 1972.

This set was carefully...
06-28-24, 11:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 349
Posted By The Thin Man

I said it on the iBob list and I'll say it here...

I said it on the iBob list and I'll say it here again, these are gorgeous! If I had even a whisper of a project that needed centerpulls, I'd buy these in an instant.

And those straddle cable...
06-28-24, 10:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 409
Posted By The Thin Man

I truly mean it when I say thank you. I tried...

I truly mean it when I say thank you.
I tried an entirely different lighting setup this time that did pretty well. I still have other styles to play with but I'm starting to hone the art of the...
06-28-24, 03:26 PM
06-28-24, 11:52 AM
06-28-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 409
Posted By The Thin Man

Yes, quite clean! I have no notes on these...

Yes, quite clean!
I have no notes on these other than I pulled them from a CIOCC from back in the day. They've been waiting for a project to materialize that hasn't happened.
06-28-24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 409
Posted By The Thin Man

Campagnolo Record Strada Cranks with Dust Caps - Deanodized and Polished - 170mm

Up for grabs is a set of classic Campagnolo Record Strada cranks with dust caps. The cranks are in beautiful condition being chemically striped of their anodizing and highly bench polished.

- 144...
06-23-24, 01:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 700
Posted By The Thin Man

Thanks for pointing this out, Sactown_Albert....

Thanks for pointing this out, Sactown_Albert. What you have suggested is precisely what I had planned to do but realized that the new owner may not want decals (due to not being able to clear coat...
06-22-24, 10:56 AM
06-22-24, 12:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 700
Posted By The Thin Man

FS: 1974 Holdsworth Super Mistral Replated Chrome Frame/Fork (56cm C-T)

For sale is a 1974 Holdsworth Super Mistral frame/fork in exquisite, newly replated hexavalent chrome.

Visit here for my full write up on this frame: 1974 Holdsworth Super Mistral...
06-14-24, 01:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 139
Posted By The Thin Man

WTB: Campagnolo Nuovo/Super Record Dust Caps

Hey everyone,
I am looking for at least one Campagnolo Nuovo/Super Record dust cap in good condition. Plastic is OK so long as they are shiny chrome. If you have a set (2) that look good, I could be...
06-13-24, 12:06 AM
06-09-24, 01:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 468
Posted By The Thin Man

FS: Campagnolo Nuovo Record High Flange Rear Hub - English - 36h - 120mm

For sale is a lovely Campagnolo Nuovo Record high flange rear hub. It is English threaded, 36 holes and spaces at 120mm.

This hub has been fully disassembled, bench buffed and polished,...
05-31-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 6,742
Views: 906,041
Posted By The Thin Man

Thanks, Mad Honk. I think I am going to try and...

Thanks, Mad Honk. I think I am going to try and refinish my cone as the sizing to find replacements can be tricky, along with the costs. If I end up making things worse (which is a possibility!) I'll...
05-31-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 6,742
Views: 906,041
Posted By The Thin Man

ISO: Campagnolo NR/SR Rear Hub Cone 10mm x 26tpi

Problem solved, post retracted.
05-31-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 315
Posted By The Thin Man

Campagnolo Nuovo/Super Record Seatpost - 25.0mm

Up for grabs is a classic Campagnolo Nuovo/Super Record seatpost in 25.0mm.

This seatpost is in absolutely beautiful, original condition with very little use. Buffed and ready to install and ride...
05-30-24, 11:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 349
Posted By The Thin Man

1950s Stronglight Cottered Crank Set - Replated - 170mm 3 Arms | 46T

Way back in the pre-COVID days, I purchased a handbuilt, 1950s French constructeur frame, directly from the owner in France. I also purchased numerous other parts from the seller to go with the...
05-30-24, 11:09 PM
05-26-24, 11:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,889
Posted By The Thin Man

I've tried a lot but ended up settling on a...

I've tried a lot but ended up settling on a rediculous number of Topeak Swing Up holders (https://www.topeak.com/global/en/product/844-SWING-UP-BIKE-HOLDER) spaced on the studs. When bikes are all at...
05-24-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,382
Posted By The Thin Man

Still a few more pieces left and prices lowered. ...

Still a few more pieces left and prices lowered.
Interested? Let's talk.
Forum: For Sale
05-19-24, 10:05 PM
05-18-24, 04:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 419
Posted By The Thin Man

This is a crazy good deal!

This is a crazy good deal!
05-18-24, 12:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 669
Posted By The Thin Man

NOS Vintage Campagnolo Athena Monoplanar Brake Calipers w/ Box

New, in box Campagnolo Athena monoplanar calipers (Model: BR-22A) from the mid-90s have been waiting decades, patiently for you and to to be bolted onto that incredible build you are piecing...
Forum: For Sale
05-17-24, 09:21 AM
05-04-24, 07:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,541
Posted By The Thin Man

Ace work, Rob! Am I correct in assuming that...

Ace work, Rob!

Am I correct in assuming that you are using the body shop's equipment and work space but it is you doing the work?

Also, what is the fate of the bicycle now? Sell or keep?
05-01-24, 11:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 478
Posted By The Thin Man

I have been interested in a set of crank...

I have been interested in a set of crank replacement decals (https://www.ebay.com/itm/154377889773) I found on eBay for some Ultegra's. I'm still a little skeptical of their quality because I can see...
Forum: For Sale
04-29-24, 10:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 929
Posted By The Thin Man

FS: Components Purge Featuring SunXCD, Campagnolo and More!

I had a project fall through and with it, a few choice parts that suddenly didn’t have a home. I decided to give my parts bin a look over as well and found quite a bit more items than I anticipated....
04-27-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 711
Posted By The Thin Man

I have used these Dia-Compe moto brake levers now...

I have used these Dia-Compe moto brake levers now for years on a daily driver (https://simplicityvintagecycles.com/2017/01/02/1987-schwinn-high-sierra/) and they are fantastic. Highly recommended!
04-26-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,382
Posted By The Thin Man

Hi, Sorry, no plans to travel outside of my...

Hi,

Sorry, no plans to travel outside of my own city for the immediate future.

The cranks are still listed, so they are available.
04-26-24, 12:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,382
Posted By The Thin Man

Sounds good! Not trying to be a jerk...

Sounds good!

Not trying to be a jerk buuuuut... "Please contact me offline (PM) if interested and please include your zip code so that I may get a full price/quote, with shipping, back to you."
04-25-24, 10:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,382
Posted By The Thin Man

Off by 4 teeth! Ad edited. There are a LOT...

Off by 4 teeth! Ad edited.

There are a LOT of details to keep track of. I spent two days reading over this, multiple times, to catch errors.
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