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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-11-16, 03:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,765
Posted By TL179

I PM'ed you about the whole package. orangeology

I PM'ed you about the whole package. orangeology
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-23-12, 08:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,627
Posted By TL179

I know its an old thread but I noticed a...

I know its an old thread but I noticed a misconception here. Many Marinonis actually ARE custom. In fact, the low price of a built-to-suit frame was and is what made Marinonis so desirable. I believe...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-30-11, 10:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,441
Posted By TL179

You have an interesting bike. Most Mieles are...

You have an interesting bike. Most Mieles are tange and have English BBs, almost none come equipped with campy. The "Italian" Models are much harder to find. I live in Montreal and have only seen a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-13-11, 03:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,072
Posted By TL179

more or less dangerous than a piece of crap...

more or less dangerous than a piece of crap conversion with no brakes?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-11, 12:27 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,183
Posted By TL179

210419 Saw this guy the other day. Yes, that...

210419

Saw this guy the other day. Yes, that is a coffee shop.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-11, 12:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,103
Posted By TL179

My veneto was an earlier ofmega equipped model....

My veneto was an earlier ofmega equipped model. Looks nice.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-05-11, 02:34 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 26,554
Posted By TL179

Personally I think the wabis are a tremendous...

Personally I think the wabis are a tremendous deal. Their combined weight is really impressive considering everything is joytech/sapim/jalco. Though to be fair those three companies are behind ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-03-11, 02:56 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 26,554
Posted By TL179

If you're working for a messenger service in MTL...

If you're working for a messenger service in MTL I hope you're not working for Loumar or topgun, in which case you'll be able to make the choice between an a-spoke and not starving to death.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-11, 03:53 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,919
Posted By TL179

THANK YOU! Now just find an equally concise way...

THANK YOU! Now just find an equally concise way to explain that graphic design isn't always good, but sometimes ages as a culturally desirable artifact (treks have always had bad stickers). I'm tired...
Forum: Eastern Canada
04-28-11, 01:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,082
Posted By TL179

If you're doing the Laval Rene Levesque ride be...

If you're doing the Laval Rene Levesque ride be sure to stop at the Marina. Its a marina with a huge casse croute and a "terasse" that's just a bunch of plastic patio chairs out back, they serve...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-11, 08:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,087
Posted By TL179

Thanks for the responses. I'm asking this...

Thanks for the responses. I'm asking this questions really for the sake of experiment. I've built dozens of wheels and know what goes into building a standard 3x or radial wheel (I'm really bad at...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-11, 12:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,087
Posted By TL179

28h hub 32 hole rim frankenwheel. All the options?

Hi folks,

First, can I ask that nobody flame me? Cool. The only reason I want to do this is because I have rims, a hub, a pile of spokes, a hozan spoke cutter, a park TS-2, and a lot of time on my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-11, 03:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,412
Posted By TL179

torpado is also re-branded as Garlatti. Otherwise...

torpado is also re-branded as Garlatti. Otherwise there is a later model all-chrome torpado with long point lugs. I've seen them with and without paint, but never with NR.

Also, the badged torpado...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-11, 02:09 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,900
Posted By TL179

Did someone recently unearth a container of old...

Did someone recently unearth a container of old C'dales? A couple people I've met here have purchased NOS models in the last few months.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-25-11, 08:13 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,208
Posted By TL179

To give you an idea, the b43s are somewhere...

To give you an idea, the b43s are somewhere around 780gams per rim, combined that's more than a kilo and a half of rim. On the other hand an open pro is 425 grams, or 850 per pair. Like everybody...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-11, 07:56 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,155
Posted By TL179

http://maine.craigslist.org/bik/2271911105.html ...

http://maine.craigslist.org/bik/2271911105.html

some good vitus info, for those who are having search troubles
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-11, 09:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,573
Posted By TL179

I've got a nice 40t sachs tripleizer ring. Quite...

I've got a nice 40t sachs tripleizer ring. Quite nice
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-11, 12:20 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,234
Posted By TL179

No its not "normal" but that crank is one of the...

No its not "normal" but that crank is one of the Shimano dynadrive models with over sized pedal threads. The second bit you see is an adapter for normal pedals
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-11, 11:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,012
Posted By TL179

the Miche Hubs had a machined spacer, rather...

the Miche Hubs had a machined spacer, rather nice. The dustcaps, in my experience at least, are very susceptible to bending. Those caps sit flush with the threads too, I found the bent ones would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-11, 11:15 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,165
Posted By TL179

Shogun 400! Tange champion 2. Very good mixte if...

Shogun 400! Tange champion 2. Very good mixte if you can find one
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-14-11, 07:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,192
Posted By TL179

I was thinking the 722 was the new IRO. Roughly...

I was thinking the 722 was the new IRO. Roughly the same price, substantially (for this price range) better spec'd. Or rather, offers more features commonly found on more expensive bikes
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-11, 07:32 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 16,059
Posted By TL179

I'm so glad people are warming up to c'dales in...

I'm so glad people are warming up to c'dales in this forum!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-09-11, 07:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,340
Posted By TL179

I had this EXACT problem/conundrum. And weather...

I had this EXACT problem/conundrum. And weather the mid-coast haters believe it or not, you can ride a track bike through a foot of snow. Being that there is never (rarely) actually an un-plowed foot...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-11, 09:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,335
Posted By TL179

have you removed the fork or bb yet?bb threading...

have you removed the fork or bb yet?bb threading and any info stamped on the steer tube will tell a lot
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-11, 07:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,335
Posted By TL179

Hey, its Me. Nice bike man, you deserve that...

Hey, its Me. Nice bike man, you deserve that score after sticking it out on the raleigh.

I was going to say non-3 rensho allez as well but I guess not.

Any chance you're going to ditch those...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-11, 11:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 609
Posted By TL179

definitely not original, I was thinking it might...

definitely not original, I was thinking it might be some kind of Ritchey product
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-15-11, 11:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,354
Posted By TL179

75s will "work" on any number of sealed bbs. But...

75s will "work" on any number of sealed bbs. But if you've owned 4 sets you probably already know that. The particular bb you're talking about is the 103 mm model made for the rd cranks. It may place...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-11, 11:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 609
Posted By TL179

its embarrassing, I rode this guy every day for a...

its embarrassing, I rode this guy every day for a month while my rb-2 was getting sprayed. I remember loving the bars too, I think they were closer to period of production. Not a modern model.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-11, 10:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 609
Posted By TL179

Which bars are these

I flipped this bike years ago, trying to figure out what model/brand those bars are, any ideas? The bend is pretty particular, kinda part crit/track part rando. I was thinking c dale branded? not...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-11-11, 11:17 AM
Replies: 2,784
Views: 603,381
Posted By TL179

There are no words

There are no words
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-03-11, 02:52 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 38,053
Posted By TL179

Nice builds, I also have a green one. As...

Nice builds, I also have a green one.

As far as tire clearance, the fattest I ever went (bike is in the closet for winter) was a 35c slick in the back. There was clearance for a 35 c knobby but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-10, 08:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,994
Posted By TL179

Got a husband and wife's matching univegas with...

Got a husband and wife's matching univegas with tripleizer kits. Lots of home-rigged racks
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-20-10, 10:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,474
Posted By TL179

I put a carbon cx fork on my 722ts. Clears a 42c...

I put a carbon cx fork on my 722ts. Clears a 42c out front and a 35 knobby in the rear. I really like it offroad
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-10, 10:05 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,808
Posted By TL179

I'm a killer at realigning UO series peugeots...

I'm a killer at realigning UO series peugeots with 6 feet of 2X4. Not to mention truing wheels with a pair of vice grips
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-17-10, 10:20 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 38,053
Posted By TL179

They're OK, and the chrome does look nice with a...

They're OK, and the chrome does look nice with a solid frame color. I just don't feel that the fork is on the same quality level as the frame.

Like I said, I found the fork to be dull and heavy....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-16-10, 04:11 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 38,053
Posted By TL179

hey its the thread I've been waiting a year for....

hey its the thread I've been waiting a year for. I've had mine since last November and here are my main thoughts.

Pros

-construction and powder-coat are top notch, the dropouts are burlier...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-10, 12:38 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 8,264
Posted By TL179

I was a messenger and bike flipper. Both kept me...

I was a messenger and bike flipper. Both kept me very invested in C&V. I had lots of hilarious mid-work breakdowns back in my 7-speed era, when I tried to patch my work bikes together out of parts...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-10, 01:58 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 14,705
Posted By TL179

Wow, we have a slightly newer version of that...

Wow, we have a slightly newer version of that bike at our co-op. Includes the anti-theft cap. I'll post some photos to compare
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-10, 10:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,378
Posted By TL179

Thanks, would you mind linking me to that in a...

Thanks, would you mind linking me to that in a PM? If this is a carbolite bike, it is certainly a high end, threshold model. I've never seen a nice(r) stronglight crank on a 103 model, though I have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-10, 02:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,378
Posted By TL179

Thanks, that's kind of what I thought too. I...

Thanks, that's kind of what I thought too. I don't have much experience with high end pugs though.

I'll try to get some more pics up either tonight or tomorrow. They're coming from a seller so I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-10, 02:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,378
Posted By TL179

Help identifying a PX10 (I know I know)

http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr347/tl179/peugeot_8jpg450.jpg

http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr347/tl179/peugeot_7jpg450.jpg

So which model is it? Or is this even a PX10? I was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-10, 12:13 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 14,144
Posted By TL179

I find that the whole "I can repair campy if I...

I find that the whole "I can repair campy if I need to" thing is bull. The only part where that's a nice feature is a shifter, but if you can't do it yourself the work isn't cheap. Otherwise, who out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-10, 12:59 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 13,237
Posted By TL179

THat's a very early miele, most of the models I...

THat's a very early miele, most of the models I see are 80s/90s with 105 or 600. Your bike might not be the most valuable, but it certainly isn't common.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-10, 10:08 PM
Replies: 5
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Views: 1,644
Posted By TL179

When I worked at a used bike shop here in mtl it...

When I worked at a used bike shop here in mtl it seemed like all I did was refurb Elans. Fine bike, don't break the bank.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-21-10, 04:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 735
Posted By TL179

My 98 viper had a threadless stem and v brakes....

My 98 viper had a threadless stem and v brakes. Those Dia Compe calipers would probably put it at mid to late 80s
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-18-10, 12:22 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,448
Posted By TL179

wow, I'm amazed that the 722 is getting so much...

wow, I'm amazed that the 722 is getting so much love these days. When I got mine a year ago people seemed apprehensive about them. Very good deal considering what you get.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-10, 02:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,699
Posted By TL179

oh man, a friend of mine here in MTL was talking...

oh man, a friend of mine here in MTL was talking about getting one of these from craigslist. It had similar paint but apparently had track ends. I'll ask him about it.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-10-10, 04:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,488
Posted By TL179

the bb supplied with the s300 cranks was junk. I...

the bb supplied with the s300 cranks was junk. I got maybe a thousand miles out of it. Cranks were good though. The weight difference between the s300 and similarly priced "track" cranks was nice....
Forum: Living Car Free
11-08-10, 10:07 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,872
Posted By TL179

Minneapolis's system is nice, but Montreal's...

Minneapolis's system is nice, but Montreal's dwarfs it. Bixis were invented and first campaigned here as a joint venture between the city and Devinci (bike company). Rio Tinto Alcan, a big evil...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-10, 06:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,663
Posted By TL179

In Maine or NY?

In Maine or NY?
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