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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-11, 03:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,894
Posted By mobile homeless

I always found the Pasela to ride like veritable...

I always found the Pasela to ride like veritable bricks compared to others. They seemed slow, too. They seem to be more a touring, all around beater tire. The Tourguard versions supposedly offer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-11, 06:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,056
Posted By mobile homeless

Hey, I'm trying to get this thing and it's a...

Hey, I'm trying to get this thing and it's a whopping five miles away. Looks like I'm going to get it. A big thanks to jp because I was not even perusing my own CL as I have more bikes then brains...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-11, 03:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,056
Posted By mobile homeless

No pm, jp? heh.... I'm never in here and just...

No pm, jp? heh.... I'm never in here and just happened to see this. All I need is another red De Rosa... Yet here I go. Think I might be getting this beast as I'm liking a 61 vs the 59.. This...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-09, 07:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,454
Posted By mobile homeless

I use various Selle San Marco Supercorsas, the...

I use various Selle San Marco Supercorsas, the San Marco Regal, Cinelli Unicanitor, and the Brooks Team Pro. Best long distance saddle, without a doubt, is the Brooks Team Professional. Best saddle...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-02-09, 08:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,713
Posted By mobile homeless

This is looking to be a De Rosa Professional. ...

This is looking to be a De Rosa Professional. What is the tubing? Looking at the back of the bottom bracket where the chain stays attach is a help in ID, too (probably a mid-later 80s). Have a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-09, 08:33 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,185
Posted By mobile homeless

Sadly, it's looking slim to slimmer for me on...

Sadly, it's looking slim to slimmer for me on making this beast. I realized I have a wedding to attend at the Blockade Runner on Wrightsville Beach that day so it's unlikely Louisburg will be in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-09, 10:12 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,185
Posted By mobile homeless

Sounds interesting...

Hmmmm... I'd like to make it, yet I know no one that would be there by anything other than avatars and bike references that I'd have to remember if sober (judging by my coffee intake lately, it's a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-09, 08:22 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,736
Posted By mobile homeless

Har. Even humor-wise, beating a dead horse with...

Har. Even humor-wise, beating a dead horse with a cute kitten is still painful mentally, if not physically. On the other hand, it has helped in my step by step program to cure myself of the need to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-09, 02:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,529
Posted By mobile homeless

Oh, that would be much better. Indeed, take it...

Oh, that would be much better. Indeed, take it from a usable bike where one might get some enjoyment out of it to a basement/garage practice sculpture, complete with warts, burns, and other sundry...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-03-09, 09:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,808
Posted By mobile homeless

I remember this in the past but haven't seen it...

I remember this in the past but haven't seen it in a long time and had forgotten how truly insane it was. I find it just fascinating, bordering on bizarre, if only because of the lack of exposure to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-08, 01:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,068
Posted By mobile homeless

I have to admit that it's one bike I've never...

I have to admit that it's one bike I've never ridden but for some reason had always thought it was on the slightly LESS twitchy side of the spectrum compared to others. Never thought of them as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-08, 08:31 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,764
Posted By mobile homeless

Along the same front, WHY? If someone enjoys...

Along the same front, WHY? If someone enjoys looking at the bikes on the wall as a piece of ARTwork, so be it. Perhaps, in 150 years, when your great, great granddaughter wants to see a Cinelli SC...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-08, 04:18 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,764
Posted By mobile homeless

Oh the horrors! What's the big deal? Nothing's...

Oh the horrors! What's the big deal? Nothing's the big deal.

Would I pick the same color palette? Nope. Who cares. Not a lot to be really sad about here.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-08, 03:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,231
Posted By mobile homeless

http://i-vol.com/bikes/forum/pain.jpg

http://i-vol.com/bikes/forum/pain.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-08, 02:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,725
Posted By mobile homeless

Beautiful. 40 geezers trying to convince each...

Beautiful. 40 geezers trying to convince each other it's ok to wear team jerseys, patting each other on the back, even going so far as to say, "I draw the line at WC stripes" with all seriousness...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-08, 01:51 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 13,129
Posted By mobile homeless

I have a '74 Raleigh Professional that has...

I have a '74 Raleigh Professional that has excellent lug work that just shows that all the days at ye olde Worksop were not cloudy and grey. The workmanship on my 72 and 74 Professionals, one a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-08, 01:44 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 12,510
Posted By mobile homeless

I have to admit, it makes the later SC more...

I have to admit, it makes the later SC more resemble a connect-O-dot drawing. Perhaps mildly exaggerated but not far from the perceived truth, nonetheless.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-08, 01:10 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,764
Posted By mobile homeless

~ bbattle, simply put, your post is pretty...

~
bbattle, simply put, your post is pretty offensive, if unintentionally bigoted on multiple levels.



This makes absolutely no sense to me. If anything, SS bikes, when done correctly with a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-08, 12:57 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 12,510
Posted By mobile homeless

http://i-vol.com/bikes/forum/buttons.jpg

http://i-vol.com/bikes/forum/buttons.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-08, 11:36 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 12,510
Posted By mobile homeless

One on the road, the other on the wall,... at...

One on the road, the other on the wall,... at least for now.

http://i-vol.com/bikes/forum/de_rosa_pro_960.jpg

http://i-vol.com/bikes/forum/de_rosa_road_960.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-08, 10:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,081
Posted By mobile homeless

Indeed, this is the case. Direct from First...

Indeed, this is the case. Direct from First Flight:
We are fine. Our ISP is switching servers and the web site is up and down. Just keep checking back.

Jeff Archer
First Flight Bicycles
216...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-08, 09:55 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,764
Posted By mobile homeless

Touche! Absolutely spot on for this crowd...

Touche! Absolutely spot on for this crowd depending on mood and moon quadrant...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-08, 09:13 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 22,412
Posted By mobile homeless

Ironically, I've never liked red bikes as much...

Ironically, I've never liked red bikes as much per say, but somehow ended up with two of them I love to death, each an exceptional ride for different reasons.
Yours is looking good already and with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-08, 01:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,081
Posted By mobile homeless

I noticed this too, earlier. Hoping they renew...

I noticed this too, earlier. Hoping they renew or reinstate. Sometimes it's a glitch in administration or miscommunication that brings this on. I also have visited this site a few times recently,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-08, 01:02 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,764
Posted By mobile homeless

I dont mind the site and applaud the women...

I dont mind the site and applaud the women building bikes. I think many of the bikes were saved from abandonment and if these new builds gets people out on them with some form of passion, then power...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-22-08, 06:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,137
Posted By mobile homeless

Well, I would love to hear more of the history of...

Well, I would love to hear more of the history of the bikes brought in by Pine Street or Northwest Cycles as I am betting this bike was one of those brought in up there, hoping to be raced on that...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-22-08, 02:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,137
Posted By mobile homeless

...and so it continues. Interesting thread and...

...and so it continues. Interesting thread and happy to know I can keep something going. I'm reporting from the NC coast with the aforementioned subject, which turns out to be an amazing '72...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-08, 01:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,992
Posted By mobile homeless

It's probably a Bianchi. The thread quoted by...

It's probably a Bianchi. The thread quoted by luker is actually kinda relevant. I would likely believe the guy as there were some low end, stamped dropout Bianchi's actually made out of Columbus...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-08, 09:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,459
Posted By mobile homeless

I actually have the exact same bike, kind of a...

I actually have the exact same bike, kind of a rarity, as I've only seen a few of these beasts on the net. Pictures are as scarce as info. It IS made in Japan and from the Piaggio era of Bianchi,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-08, 10:48 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 24,530
Posted By mobile homeless

With bikes, I've never even owned a bike with...

With bikes, I've never even owned a bike with anything but friction shifters, nor have I owned anything but steel. My only bike after 1983 is hanging on my wall, not even built and I'm a bit...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-28-08, 08:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,724
Posted By mobile homeless

Of course, just to get a basic idea, there's...

Of course, just to get a basic idea, there's always Michael Kone's 90s article on Sheldon's page which devotes a few lines on the worth of Grandis (http://www.sheldonbrown.com/vrbn-g-n.html#grandis)....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-08, 12:24 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 16,182
Posted By mobile homeless

Translation? I'm bidding on it. heh.

Translation?

I'm bidding on it.


heh.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-08, 05:55 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,076
Posted By mobile homeless

The 914-6 was a blast to drive and a beast. It...

The 914-6 was a blast to drive and a beast. It handled like on rails. You dont see them too often.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-08, 12:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,782
Posted By mobile homeless

Very interesting and timely post because I was...

Very interesting and timely post because I was thinking THE EXACT SAME THING as I fall under the exact same predicament, although I'm probably the only one there besides my 81 year old Mom that would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-08, 10:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,313
Posted By mobile homeless

Lovely bikes and know it's nice to pull them all...

Lovely bikes and know it's nice to pull them all out on a beautiful day like that, admiring the lines while placed on the contrasting fresh, green grass. Excellent.

Your quote above might answer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-08, 12:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,424
Posted By mobile homeless

Ironically, the exact phrase given by another...

Ironically, the exact phrase given by another former Brooks Team Pro owner as he parted ways with a beautiful, just short of broken-in, saddle for $64 that has become the most comfortable saddle I've...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-08, 10:59 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,424
Posted By mobile homeless

I post too many photos already and even worked up...

I post too many photos already and even worked up a photo montage to go with my last post, but started to feel sheepish about it (ie shouldnt there be something better to do at 2:00am).

To Wino...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-08, 01:14 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,424
Posted By mobile homeless

Yep, you might just not be getting it, although...

Yep, you might just not be getting it, although you have plenty of company. I've now tried a number of saddles and routinely trade off between the Brooks Team Pro, the San Marco Regal, and a few San...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-08, 11:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 20,094
Posted By mobile homeless

Really cool Raleigh I have to say. Very nice...

Really cool Raleigh I have to say. Very nice find and compelling shot, too. Nice to see more quality stuff in NC, seemingly a pretty nice hotbed of vintage rides. Yesterday, I saw one of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-08, 12:20 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 12,487
Posted By mobile homeless

Yeah, I found about the same thing when I looked...

Yeah, I found about the same thing when I looked them up before, finding the Eroica's online at around 283usd, this from Rad & Sport Kruckemeyer. The Stoica, slightly more expensive but less...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-08, 11:21 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,324
Posted By mobile homeless

Don't feel embarrassed by what you paid. I've...

Don't feel embarrassed by what you paid. I've had a chance to ride a few bikes and the early Raleigh Pro is still one of my favorite rides to hit the road with, either for distance or sprinting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-08, 10:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,110
Posted By mobile homeless

I'd be really interested in seeing a few photos...

I'd be really interested in seeing a few photos of your early 70s Raleigh Pro if you can do any and post within. If you need any help etc, drop me a PM.

kh
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-08, 09:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,273
Posted By mobile homeless

A lot of good feedback here... I live in NC and...

A lot of good feedback here... I live in NC and prices are sure not what they used to be. $100 seems reasonable for that beast if wanting that vintage Schwinn style and with all maintenance taken...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-08, 03:24 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 40,510
Posted By mobile homeless

It's personal opinion and we all differ here but...

It's personal opinion and we all differ here but since you got that relatively rare Raleigh Pro for next to nothing, why not bring it some former glory? I think a Brooks Team Pro would be the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-08, 03:35 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 40,510
Posted By mobile homeless

Heh...indeed. But you have to admit, it's been a...

Heh...indeed. But you have to admit, it's been a group effort. I have a feeling ole Mickey is now MIA as he might be a bit sheepish about the whole matter, namely the lack of digital photo...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-08, 02:35 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 40,510
Posted By mobile homeless

Dont get lazy on us... You have to have the...

Dont get lazy on us... You have to have the beast in THIS thread, not some crazy link. This thread is too derailed already, leaving it would be adding insult to injury.

Alas, here's some of your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-08, 10:30 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 40,510
Posted By mobile homeless

In all honesty, this has probably morphed into...

In all honesty, this has probably morphed into something more along the lines of the Raleigh Professional Appreciation Thread now.

Guess it's time to call all Raleigh Pros to surface in photo...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-08, 10:20 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 40,510
Posted By mobile homeless

Lord, and here I am seeing if the "Miracle"...

Lord, and here I am seeing if the "Miracle" occurred.... 12:20am and it's sorta sad, isnt it?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-08, 09:21 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 40,510
Posted By mobile homeless

We both came out lucky on this one. The first...

We both came out lucky on this one. The first thing I DID was look at my bike to see what had happened! The other thing I distinctly remember was how damn LOUD it was when the helmet hit the ground...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-08, 04:55 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 40,510
Posted By mobile homeless

Good lord, man, that is terrible! I have to say,...

Good lord, man, that is terrible! I have to say, I know a bit how you felt. I wrecked on my De Rosa going full tilt, but in a total straight line, running into a half filled plastic water bottle...
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