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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-23, 09:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 596
Posted By Rabid Koala

Beautiful! I have a late 1971, also my Holy...

Beautiful! I have a late 1971, also my Holy Grail. I managed to miss out on a lot of them before this one came my way. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-23, 09:24 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,881
Posted By Rabid Koala

I'd thrilled that someone else actually remembers...

I'd thrilled that someone else actually remembers them. For the money it wasn't a bad bike, at least on par with other entry level European bikes. Most discounters sold junk like Huffy and Ross. In...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-23, 09:26 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,881
Posted By Rabid Koala

Of all the bikes that have passed through my...

Of all the bikes that have passed through my hands, only one was equipped with a Huret Svelto. It was a Jaubert, purchsed at a White Front Discount store in the late 60s for $49.95. I got it second...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-23, 08:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,289
Posted By Rabid Koala

I experienced this with a rusty old Nishiki frame...

I experienced this with a rusty old Nishiki frame that I cleaned up for a friend of my son. It was silver, the OA did fine removing the rust from the chrome on the fork ends, but it did discolor the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-23, 08:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,289
Posted By Rabid Koala

Many years ago I came into possession of a nearly...

Many years ago I came into possession of a nearly new but very rusty Maeda freewheel. The internals were fine but the chain rings were horrible. I took it apart, then coated the bearing races with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-23, 02:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,531
Posted By Rabid Koala

Kurt, that tag starting with a C would likely...

Kurt, that tag starting with a C would likely have been issued sometime around mid 1971 and would be original to the car, so that one might have sat on the lot for a while. Back then it was easy to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-23, 09:59 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,531
Posted By Rabid Koala

Kurt, I can't wait to see photos! Mine was blue...

Kurt, I can't wait to see photos! Mine was blue with a tan interior. It had air conditioning, a York (Ford type) compressor as I recall. I never had a water pump issue, but it did need a radiator as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-23, 09:18 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,531
Posted By Rabid Koala

Hi Pastor Bob! I'm glad you are living in a...

Hi Pastor Bob! I'm glad you are living in a warmer place! Retirement is great, I had always wanted to go out a couple of years early, but Covid forced my hand. I was a general contractor. I had spent...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-23, 08:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,531
Posted By Rabid Koala

Hey Kurt, I've been away for quite a while due to...

Hey Kurt, I've been away for quite a while due to a lot of reasons. I still have most of my bikes, though the list under my handle isn't quite correct. I'm now retired and living in the greater...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-23, 06:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 591
Posted By Rabid Koala

I loved how Atala managed to chrome the lugs,...

I loved how Atala managed to chrome the lugs, rear triangle and fork tips on a relatively low line frame. On the other hand, it's Italian chrome so it didn't hold up.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-23, 10:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,122
Posted By Rabid Koala

When I worked in the shop that sold Gitanes in...

When I worked in the shop that sold Gitanes in 1974, about half of the TdF models came with the Sugino cranksets. I liked the Campy look of the Sugino, but the Stronglight is also really nice...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-23, 02:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,122
Posted By Rabid Koala

That's a beautiful TdF! I had a teal colored one...

That's a beautiful TdF! I had a teal colored one that I sold before a long distance move. The buyer traveled to get it as it matched his wife's TdF.

My experience with Lyotards was that the ones I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-14, 09:18 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,313
Posted By Rabid Koala

That's a really nice Raleigh Competition! I...

That's a really nice Raleigh Competition!

I use a small piece of heat shrink tubing in place of cable ends. It slides off easily to remove the cable, and it keeps the cable end from fraying. One...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-14, 05:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,021
Posted By Rabid Koala

I had something similar, but smaller, and filled...

I had something similar, but smaller, and filled with the same parts as a teenager.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-14, 12:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,341
Posted By Rabid Koala

Those red aluminum caps are extremely rare. I...

Those red aluminum caps are extremely rare. I really think they made the "look" of the Mighty crank set. Good luck trying to find any if you want them.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-14, 05:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,296
Posted By Rabid Koala

I bought one brand new in 1973 to replace a...

I bought one brand new in 1973 to replace a Raleigh Grand Prix. The Nishiki was a well built bike that was very reliable. I never trusted the Raleigh, but felt I could ride the Nishiki anywhere, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-14, 08:35 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 8,207
Posted By Rabid Koala

When I was in the demographic target for a...

When I was in the demographic target for a Varsity, in 1969, I wanted nothing to do with it. I wanted a Raleigh Grand Prix. After I wore the Raleigh out (hey by then I was 15), I got a Nishiki....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-14, 09:52 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 9,996
Posted By Rabid Koala

I assembled and repaired a bunch of Interclubs in...

I assembled and repaired a bunch of Interclubs in my LBS days in 1974. I sure remember the gold ones. I still lust after Gitane purple, I have only seen a few of those. My TdF is the very common aqua...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-14, 03:45 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 15,638
Posted By Rabid Koala

I have pretty much done all of my own wrenching,...

I have pretty much done all of my own wrenching, except for building a couple of wheels early on in my re-entry to cycling. I do those now, too.

It gets really frustrating when I go in a shop and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-14, 08:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,132
Posted By Rabid Koala

I bought a Super Course MK II for my wife several...

I bought a Super Course MK II for my wife several years ago and experienced the same thing. The crown race would just fall off. IIRC, I just shimmed it with something and put it back together with no...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-14, 09:53 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 32,791
Posted By Rabid Koala

I had one of those JC Higgins internal hub plus...

I had one of those JC Higgins internal hub plus derailleur bikes in the late 60s. I was 10 years old. It came to me with a broken axle, so I swapped out the rear wheel, but what did I know then? The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-14, 09:35 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 12,352
Posted By Rabid Koala

I briefly had an early 90s Cannondale R800, it...

I briefly had an early 90s Cannondale R800, it caused me nothing but pain. In hindsight I should have substituted a carbon fork, but sold it instead. :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-14, 10:22 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,661
Posted By Rabid Koala

A dork disc is bad enough on a correct bike, but...

A dork disc is bad enough on a correct bike, but on a single speed it is even more wrong.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-14, 06:57 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,092
Posted By Rabid Koala

My Waterford Paramount has 600 tricolor, I love...

My Waterford Paramount has 600 tricolor, I love it. I have two other newer bikes that have Dura Ace 7700 and one with Ultegra 6500 9 speed, nothing to complain about there either.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-14, 06:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,593
Posted By Rabid Koala

I worked in a shop that sold Gitanes back in...

I worked in a shop that sold Gitanes back in 1974. At the time all we had were the foil decal ones. They had either a Simplex Prestige (yuck) or a steel SunTour (much better). My own Gitane Gran...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-14, 09:53 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 51,871
Posted By Rabid Koala

I picked up a $25 Sports Tourer in Kool Lemon a...

I picked up a $25 Sports Tourer in Kool Lemon a couple of years ago. It was in really poor condition, the worst of it being a rusted fork crown. The paint was so thin you could see through it, so if...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-14, 10:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 14,294
Posted By Rabid Koala

Our Goodwill and Salvation Army stores are...

Our Goodwill and Salvation Army stores are insanely greedy. I quit looking in them on a regular basis a long time ago. Having said that, I have found some bargains other than bikes, such as a Ryobi...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-14, 09:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,684
Posted By Rabid Koala

I had one of those about a decade ago, it was a...

I had one of those about a decade ago, it was a sweet ride!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-14, 10:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,577
Posted By Rabid Koala

I had a 69 Grand Prix in red with black trim....

I had a 69 Grand Prix in red with black trim. Mine came with the standard Simplex rear derailleur and had the same headbadge as yours. It took a bit of tough use from a then 12 year old. I had it for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-13, 11:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,118
Posted By Rabid Koala

I had a 74 champagne International a few years...

I had a 74 champagne International a few years back, it was a beautiful bike and really enjoyable to ride. I sold it after I bought a 74 Professional and a few Paramounts, but I often wish I had it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-13, 04:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,533
Posted By Rabid Koala

Laminated Master locks are very easy to defeat...

Laminated Master locks are very easy to defeat with a hacksaw. Two small cuts and the bottom pries open, the cylinder falls out. Usually the center rivets are fakes. Those old commercials where they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-13, 12:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,152
Posted By Rabid Koala

Nice score! Those RSX brifters cleaned up will...

Nice score! Those RSX brifters cleaned up will bring a decent price.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-13, 03:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,800
Posted By Rabid Koala

I hadn't seen this one, thanks for posting!

I hadn't seen this one, thanks for posting!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-13, 06:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,316
Posted By Rabid Koala

I have a Specialized S Works E5 that came to me...

I have a Specialized S Works E5 that came to me with a bad proprietary headset. I am largely unfamiliar with modern headsets, after some research and some headset spacers I was able to fit a Cane...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-13, 10:07 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,241
Posted By Rabid Koala

Wow, that is gorgeous, Stan! If it causes...

Wow, that is gorgeous, Stan!

If it causes you get a little bored with your Waterford, I'll be happy to make a new home for it down here in San Diego........:p
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-13, 05:52 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,917
Posted By Rabid Koala

Congratulations on a great score! About...

Congratulations on a great score!

About those discolored decals.....based on my experience they will clean up nicely with some mild abrasive and a whole lot of caution. Your mileage may vary.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-13, 10:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,123
Posted By Rabid Koala

Mine was a lime green 64, if I recall correctly....

Mine was a lime green 64, if I recall correctly. I got it used after having a Huffy knock off, it amazed me how much more solid and indestructible it was.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-13, 01:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,261
Posted By Rabid Koala

Great looking pup! I have a yellow lab, she is 13...

Great looking pup! I have a yellow lab, she is 13 and can't take long walks anymore. :(
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-13, 01:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,521
Posted By Rabid Koala

Nice Paramount! I've got an Opaque Blue 73 P15,...

Nice Paramount! I've got an Opaque Blue 73 P15, it gets a lot of attention when I ride it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-13, 06:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,461
Posted By Rabid Koala

Stan, I never get tired of seeing your Super...

Stan, I never get tired of seeing your Super Sport (or any of your other bikes!)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-13, 09:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,405
Posted By Rabid Koala

I love to dismantle freewheels to service them,...

I love to dismantle freewheels to service them, they sound and spin so nicely after they are done. If you are afraid of lots of small bearings, then better leave it to an expert!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-13, 08:17 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,091
Posted By Rabid Koala

I picked up a similar bike a few years back at a...

I picked up a similar bike a few years back at a thrift store, mine was a Frejus Tour de France as indicated by the TdF stamping on the bottom bracket. I don't recall if the lugs were chrome or not,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-13, 11:07 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,478
Posted By Rabid Koala

I always make sure I have a box for the item I...

I always make sure I have a box for the item I list before I sell it. I always end auctions on Sunday. I love printing the labels on ebay, I drop my items at a contract station, a private business...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-13, 07:26 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 21,661
Posted By Rabid Koala

My Gitane TdF had a Criterium on the rear. I...

My Gitane TdF had a Criterium on the rear. I replaced it with a more modern Simplex, later I changed it back because the Criterium shifted better. I did replace the FD with a more modern non-Delrin...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-13, 11:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,370
Posted By Rabid Koala

Yes! My first pair came on my Gitane TdF....

Yes!

My first pair came on my Gitane TdF. One was missing the screw so I took them off and tossed them in my parts box. Some time later I bought a cheap Shimano shifter off of ebay just for the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-13, 06:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,770
Posted By Rabid Koala

Back in 74 I wanted one of those in the worst...

Back in 74 I wanted one of those in the worst way, and never got one.

Yours proves that they can still look great after all these years!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-05-13, 06:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,862
Posted By Rabid Koala

In the spring of 2009, at age 51, I saw a rise in...

In the spring of 2009, at age 51, I saw a rise in my PSA to 4.1. My urologist did a biposy, it came back negative. My PSA bounced around, went down to 3.8 six months later, urologist said it was OK,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-13, 06:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,824
Posted By Rabid Koala

I love the look of the pre-67 Varsities,...

I love the look of the pre-67 Varsities, Continentals and Super Sports so much better than the ones with the giant dork discs and chainguards.

Very nicely done!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-12, 11:39 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,453
Posted By Rabid Koala

Bill Walton rode this years "Bike Around the Bay"...

Bill Walton rode this years "Bike Around the Bay" in San Diego. My wife and I were very near the front of the line (with our chrome Paramounts) and saw Bill and his huge bike. I don't recall what...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-12, 04:56 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,097
Posted By Rabid Koala

It was a beautiful morning for a ride in Pacific...

It was a beautiful morning for a ride in Pacific Beach, San Diego:

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