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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-17, 06:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,625
Posted By jsven59

Good luck on your move, have always appreciated...

Good luck on your move, have always appreciated your Bianchi knowledge on here. Being near Lancaster, where I often ride, you should be well versed in Amish road cookies.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-14-17, 06:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,585
Posted By jsven59

I'd keep the Bianchi and get the GF a better...

I'd keep the Bianchi and get the GF a better bicycle.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-17, 09:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,622
Posted By jsven59

Thanks for the words of support. I'm not...

Thanks for the words of support. I'm not particularly familiar with 1990's era steel bikes, but I was pleasantly surprised by how light this seemingly is, give my my frame of reference. I don't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-17, 06:48 AM
Replies: 3,567
Views: 445,848
Posted By jsven59

Mia, she likes her martinis dirty.....

Mia, she likes her martinis dirty.....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-17, 06:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,622
Posted By jsven59

EDOARDO BIANCHI BIKE | eBay If that...

EDOARDO BIANCHI BIKE | eBay


If that doesn't work since it is a completed auction, for anyone interested just look at the completed auctions for Seller: closetocloset2013 .
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-17, 06:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,622
Posted By jsven59

1997 Bianchi Trofeo

I did just pick this bicycle up yesterday for $150. Being in the greater Washington/Baltimore region I considered that a decent deal, particularly since it is in excellent cosmetic and operating...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-10-17, 06:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 864
Posted By jsven59

You can also use the: www.bicyclebluebook.com...

You can also use the: www.bicyclebluebook.com (http://www.bicyclebluebook.com) to give you some relative values. Let's face it, no one here knows the Polish used bicycle market enough to tell you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-17, 05:53 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,755
Posted By jsven59

The Browning is a Grade 3, Pivo bar stem,...

The Browning is a Grade 3, Pivo bar stem, Simplex, made in Belgium. Taking offers. :lol: A fairly light bike actually though..... unfortunately my upload of simple jpg's gets me an "Upload Failed"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-17, 05:57 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,755
Posted By jsven59

I will post some pics of a Browning that I picked...

I will post some pics of a Browning that I picked up last night, it has the Made in Belgium sticker with Simplex DRs, Mafac brakes, the typical mid-70's French parts. May be a Grade IV.......:D ...
Forum: Touring
08-03-17, 06:03 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,893
Posted By jsven59

On great occasion while riding if looking for...

On great occasion while riding if looking for some leg inspiration, otherwise only at night. Then I've only just listened to Pandora on my cell....maybe I need a BT speaker as I am somewhat of an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-17, 08:19 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 23,024
Posted By jsven59

I have to commend DeMarchi....3 days by FedEx...

I have to commend DeMarchi....3 days by FedEx from Italy to my doorstep! :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-17, 06:24 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 23,024
Posted By jsven59

OK, found and ordered an Ibex "Spoke" 2 tone...

OK, found and ordered an Ibex "Spoke" 2 tone Merino reduced to $90, so of course I ordered a DeMarchi "Classica" sportwool version for good measure. :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-17, 05:24 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 23,024
Posted By jsven59

Thanks Choke, I saw a good Ibex candidate but it...

Thanks Choke, I saw a good Ibex candidate but it seems to already be out of their catalog, they seem to stock things as a "limited release"! Torm may be the answer, even with shipping from the UK...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-17, 08:07 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 23,024
Posted By jsven59

Thanks, I will take a look. I hand wash and try...

Thanks, I will take a look. I hand wash and try to air dry (weather permitting...) all my cycling gear anyway, so that is not an issue.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-17, 06:32 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 23,024
Posted By jsven59

To continue this thought.....I am looking for a...

To continue this thought.....I am looking for a current production wool or wool blend jersey, no reproduction team logos or maybe just tastefully small (sorry DeMarchi, I have several of your stuff,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-17, 06:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 737
Posted By jsven59

Hello Toto: Seems to be a few vintage clothing...

Hello Toto: Seems to be a few vintage clothing threads in close proximity... Why not post some photos of your collection? John
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-27-17, 06:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,170
Posted By jsven59

I don't think you will learn much about classic...

I don't think you will learn much about classic or vintage bicycles by posting photos of every bike for sale on Craigslist. If you are truly interested in a good deal that is rideable...buy the...
Forum: Touring
07-14-17, 11:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 866
Posted By jsven59

Thanks, the Salsa piece looks promising...

Thanks, the Salsa piece looks promising also.:thumb:
Forum: Touring
07-14-17, 11:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 866
Posted By jsven59

Yes, I need the larger standoff due to my usual...

Yes, I need the larger standoff due to my usual "trail" bike that I use for bike camping is the Felt Z...and they have that second set of brakes on the center of the drops. Handy...but in the way...
Forum: Touring
07-14-17, 10:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 866
Posted By jsven59

Yes, I read the other thread also.....but since...

Yes, I read the other thread also.....but since I'm not looking for a "bag" per se, and it didn't address the stand off issue I thought I would cut to the chase.
Forum: Touring
07-14-17, 10:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 866
Posted By jsven59

Thanks, a flexi cutting board sounds to be just...

Thanks, a flexi cutting board sounds to be just the ticket. Off to Williams of Sonoma....or some place cheaper.
Forum: Touring
07-14-17, 08:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 866
Posted By jsven59

Drop Bars DrySack Harness Options

Greetings: I am in need/want of a harness for my drop bars, but....it must have a good 2 to 2 1/2 inches of stand off from the bars. I'm pretty sure the Revelate version doesn't qualify for that, or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-15, 11:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 607
Posted By jsven59

Wasn't trying to be clever....it's just odd that...

Wasn't trying to be clever....it's just odd that the name would be misspelled? But I see a similar bicycle on-line, women's version, with the same spelling discrepancy. What kind of name brand...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-15, 11:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 607
Posted By jsven59

Also different spelling, the Swedish make is a...

Also different spelling, the Swedish make is a "Crescent".
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-15, 07:09 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,021
Posted By jsven59

Perhaps a silly question, is there any secondary...

Perhaps a silly question, is there any secondary tier reference work from the 70's-80's era that covers the same mechanicals, maybe more of a "consumer" version? Something like Zinn's or Park Tool's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-15, 09:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,710
Posted By jsven59

I have a lightly used Vetta leather saddle coming...

I have a lightly used Vetta leather saddle coming for it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-15, 05:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,710
Posted By jsven59

Nice one...The "Professionale"..... the Grand...

Nice one...The "Professionale"..... the Grand Prix- Yes, it has the aluminum rims, the center pulls are Weinmann's on mine, I guess those were so0metimes substituted. I gave it a quick spin last...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-15, 08:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,710
Posted By jsven59

Thanks for the tips, I am all for the straps and...

Thanks for the tips, I am all for the straps and ridding the plate, let me know if you have a good "period" recommendation on the pedals.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-15, 06:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,710
Posted By jsven59

1978 Atala Grand Prix....Needed An Italian

Seeing as I had a French, English and pseudo-American bicycles, I felt I had to find something that was Italian, and though I perhaps overpaid for this Atala Grand Prix (local CL $280) I'm not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-15, 06:32 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,248
Posted By jsven59

Came right off without an issue and I put on a...

Came right off without an issue and I put on a new rear tire/tube. The fronts were all original I would say, Dunlop tire and tube! I did take it for a very short spin around the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-15, 07:37 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,248
Posted By jsven59

Thanks. :thumb:

Thanks. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-15, 06:30 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,248
Posted By jsven59

Thanks to all for your suggestions, now to...

Thanks to all for your suggestions, now to replace that rear tire/tube....um, how do you do that with the gear cable going to the hub? Is there a handy web reference? I know Sheldon has a SA hub...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-15, 07:51 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,248
Posted By jsven59

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-15, 07:50 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,248
Posted By jsven59

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-15, 07:47 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,248
Posted By jsven59

Thanks for the offer Brian, I left you a PM. A...

Thanks for the offer Brian, I left you a PM. A couple of photos with a little chrome cleaning performed and front tire change. Yikes! I put it on backwards as I found it. Will reverse that. Also...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-15, 07:23 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,248
Posted By jsven59

Thanks for your comments, ordered new tires and...

Thanks for your comments, ordered new tires and tubes from Harris on Friday and they are being delivered today...great service there. Just some superficial rubbing with the foil has cleaned up the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-15, 07:55 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,248
Posted By jsven59

What is a good source for an enamel paint for...

What is a good source for an enamel paint for touching up? I'm pretty sure that Raleigh does not sell vintage paint....auto parts store? I guess Ford Black in a liquid form would be as good as any...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-15, 07:17 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,248
Posted By jsven59

Let us see if photo reduced to 30% does the457519...

Let us see if photo reduced to 30% does the457519 trick.....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-15, 06:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,248
Posted By jsven59

Not to get all weepy, but the aluminum foil rub...

Not to get all weepy, but the aluminum foil rub trick seems to work great....90% improvement of bars in 15 minutes. The bike says it's gob smacked. Photos once I sucessfully sign onto a hosting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-15, 12:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,248
Posted By jsven59

I agree, it will mainly be getting the treatment...

I agree, it will mainly be getting the treatment that my muscles can put into it, rather than my wallet......there is a very nice looking complete Roadster on CL right now down in Silver Spring, MD...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-15, 08:52 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,248
Posted By jsven59

Ah, my photos are 4.4 MB and "too large"...just...

Ah, my photos are 4.4 MB and "too large"...just phone shots...how do I get around that limitation?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-15, 08:40 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,248
Posted By jsven59

Thanks, I have read up on the aluminum foil...

Thanks, I have read up on the aluminum foil treatment and intend to use, and will use your waxing suggestion. Will also look around for the "Posting Photos" sticky which I am sure exists.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-15, 06:03 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,248
Posted By jsven59

1952 Raleigh Superbe Grime Machine Find

I picked up a 21" Sports model last night off CL since my "Roadster" deal fell through, was pleased to find that it is all physically complete, including Raleigh pump and that it was a Superbe model...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-15, 10:47 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 14,758
Posted By jsven59

I have feelers out on a Superbe model, though the...

I have feelers out on a Superbe model, though the Roadster would have had a bit more cache. I'll see if that one pans out to be thread worthy. Who knows, maybe more than one if they prove addictive.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-15, 09:13 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 14,758
Posted By jsven59

Aah, thank you Big Chief, the only bolt appears...

Aah, thank you Big Chief, the only bolt appears to be for tightening of the seat post, the stays are welded. So....that would make it a Sports model...if I get your "double not" correct. John
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-15, 06:14 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 14,758
Posted By jsven59

Strictly from photos, it appears that the rod...

Strictly from photos, it appears that the rod brakes were replaced with cable pulls, listed as a "1965 Roadster or Tourist, 23 in. frame". The paint does appear all original and maintained though. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-15, 10:58 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 14,758
Posted By jsven59

I am in the process of joining the DL1 Roadster...

I am in the process of joining the DL1 Roadster club also, hopefully pick up the bike next Wednesday, will post a photo when I get it. Cable brakes though, no mudguards..... though I see Yellow...
Forum: Want To Buy
06-05-15, 10:24 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,106
Posted By jsven59

Needed: Raleigh 28" Roadster Chain Guard- Half Guard, i.e. The Hockey Stick

Needed to complete recent purchase...mudguards are in the mail, but the usual sources don't stock the half chain guard it seems.
I believe the guard sporting "Tourist" is the correct length. ...
Forum: Touring
03-26-15, 11:16 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,679
Posted By jsven59

Thanks for the replies.....My thinking was that...

Thanks for the replies.....My thinking was that for this type of riding just a platform type with straps would be best as I can then wear any type of normal walkabout shoe and it will serve for...
Forum: Touring
03-26-15, 10:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,679
Posted By jsven59

Newbie....Touring Pedal Question

Well, back under a new name as the old data was deleted or forgotten...
Silly question perhaps, but what kind of pedals do most riders use for low impact/casual, 2 to 3 day touring?
I have Look...
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