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Posted By randyjawa

I have never herd of a Muddy Fox. Based on what...

I have never herd of a Muddy Fox. Based on what I see, I would not pay much for the bike. $50 tops but that is just me. On the same thought, it has been my experience that rare or little know...
03-13-24, 12:16 PM
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Views: 494
Posted By randyjawa

They look good to me but I have not even had a...

They look good to me but I have not even had a chance to ride this bike yet. Job one when I get back to Canada......
03-13-24, 12:09 PM
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Posted By randyjawa

Up for grabs when I get back to Canada... ...

Up for grabs when I get back to Canada...
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03-13-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 476
Posted By randyjawa

​​​​​​​Yup! been there and done that. I works.

​​​​​​​Yup! been there and done that. I works.
03-12-24, 12:19 PM
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Posted By randyjawa

Really? You can change bar tape... ...

Really? You can change bar tape...
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Been riding it like this for the past four...
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Posted By randyjawa

There were some very nice Chiorda bikes back in...

There were some very nice Chiorda bikes back in the day. They were few and far between. The OP's is not a high end machine and not a favorite of Sheldon Brown's. That said, the bike is in great...
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Posted By randyjawa

A couple of members have questioned my opinion...

A couple of members have questioned my opinion regarding the top of the line quality of the OP's Legnano. I agree with them. I did not look carefully enough, noting quickly the seat stay tops. ...
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Views: 1,264
Posted By randyjawa

In my area, the bike is darn near worthless. ...

In my area, the bike is darn near worthless. People can't give vintage road bikes away. Were I buying the OP's bike, $200 US to start and then into negotiation. Were I selling = $1000 after clean...
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Views: 1,264
Posted By randyjawa

Not meaning to bust someone's bubble, but the...

Not meaning to bust someone's bubble, but the OP's Legnano is not top of the line. It is a Legnano Gran Premio, I believe. I have been lucky enough to own two in my vintage road bike collection...
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Posted By randyjawa

$100 tops. I have owned and ridden a 1000, 1200,...

$100 tops. I have owned and ridden a 1000, 1200, 1400 and 1600. All were good to me but none were exceptional in ride quality. That said, next summer's project is waiting for me to get home to Canada...
03-02-24, 12:07 PM
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Posted By randyjawa

Not sure if I have the right tool or not.......

Not sure if I have the right tool or not.......
02-27-24, 11:47 AM
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Posted By randyjawa

Great bike and you WILL love the ride quality. I...

Great bike and you WILL love the ride quality. I truly enjoyed mine...

That said, I had an old catalog, years ago, and the Atala came with Universal stoppers (as are fitted to the OP's bike) or...
02-27-24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,391
Posted By randyjawa

If a frame is damaged, in any way (dent, bent,...

If a frame is damaged, in any way (dent, bent, rusted, cracked, etc.) I will buy the bike for the component group only. I don't have any interest in a damaged frame set. That said, as a rider, that...
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Posted By randyjawa

I have a Carlton rebadged as a Raleigh. My guess...

I have a Carlton rebadged as a Raleigh. My guess is that Raleigh bought the Carlton business out and rebadged, rather than repaint etc., just to sell off what they had......
02-13-24, 12:24 PM
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Posted By randyjawa

Free and found at the dump near my summer lake...

Free and found at the dump near my summer lake cottage...
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Free...
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Posted By randyjawa

$180 CND is fair, depending on location. I have...

$180 CND is fair, depending on location. I have owed a couple and the ride quality is not bad but can easily be improved (a lot) by swapping those steel patterned rims for alloy ones. Other than...
01-15-24, 12:33 PM
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Posted By randyjawa

Not sure but I might have the same problem. ...

Not sure but I might have the same problem.

I snagged this Devenci from the dump (landfill site near my lake cottage). I took it for a short spin after ensuring that it was road worthy and safe to...
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Views: 735
Posted By randyjawa

Were it me and if I did not want the bike, I...

Were it me and if I did not want the bike, I would sell it as a complete bike. Broken up it will not fetch more $$$ in my opinion. The problem is shipping. If you can't sell locally, then you...
01-03-24, 12:14 PM
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Views: 659
Posted By randyjawa

The thin blade and careful prying will get the...

The thin blade and careful prying will get the job done. Been there many times. Just be patient and go slow. Sooner or later, they will release.
12-30-23, 11:49 AM
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Views: 8,414
Posted By randyjawa

Had that Bianchi been my size, I would have hung...

Had that Bianchi been my size, I would have hung on to it. Sadly, it was way too big and I am pleased to see the bike taking shape. Now, what to do with this Bianchi mess that came my way last...
12-30-23, 11:38 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,090
Posted By randyjawa

Yup - works for me as long as there are no dents...

Yup - works for me as long as there are no dents or cracks......
12-29-23, 12:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 696
Posted By randyjawa

To me that head set screams Bianchi. Picked this...

To me that head set screams Bianchi. Picked this one up a few years back. Sadly, too big for me and even more sadly, the original owner drilled holes in the top tube......
12-26-23, 11:55 AM
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Views: 835
Posted By randyjawa

Too small? No problem. Harvest the components and...

Too small? No problem. Harvest the components and then offer the frame/fork for sale. I used to do this all the time and, believe it or not, as often as not, I got more cash for the frame/fork set...
12-24-23, 11:50 AM
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Views: 1,466
Posted By randyjawa

Marinoni, a really nice higher end Canadian made...

Marinoni, a really nice higher end Canadian made bicycle. I am a great fan of the Marinoni brand and have owned several, over the years. Still have two...

My seven speed Special......
12-23-23, 01:16 PM
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Posted By randyjawa

If I have to ride a bike that is not quite the...

If I have to ride a bike that is not quite the right fit, I choose larger over smaller. In fact, larger is, as often as not, as or more comfortable than just right. I know that sounds silly but it...
12-21-23, 02:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 266
Posted By randyjawa

You bought yourself a track frame set, most...

You bought yourself a track frame set, most commonly used with a fixed gear single gear rear and non-coasting sprocket. Not the best for an unskilled rider. Trust me on this...

I bought a Trek...
12-21-23, 01:57 PM
Replies: 17
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Posted By randyjawa

I have run both and on different bikes. For my...

I have run both and on different bikes. For my money, the Model 61 out performs the 68s. Easy to remove the wheel - pinch the brake blocks snug to the rim, unhook the straddle cable from the yoke,...
12-18-23, 01:08 PM
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Posted By randyjawa

I ride my early eighties Bianchi almost every day...

I ride my early eighties Bianchi almost every day all winter...
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Mind you,...
12-12-23, 01:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 821
Posted By randyjawa

Well, I used Wordpress to build MY "TEN SPEEDS"...

Well, I used Wordpress to build MY "TEN SPEEDS" and it seemed to be OK. I downloaded a copy of Wordpress software but have to figure out how to unzip it (I am not much of a computer guy but I have...
12-10-23, 01:03 PM
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Views: 821
Posted By randyjawa

randyjawa New Website...

I want to build another website. My "Ten Speeds" was well received and I kick myself, to this day, for selling the site. Anyway...

I want to know what the best software to use. I want to be...
12-04-23, 01:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 393
Posted By randyjawa

Gus did a great job with my Rabeneick decal set....

Gus did a great job with my Rabeneick decal set. Great quality and easy to use...
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12-02-23, 01:11 PM
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Views: 1,762
Posted By randyjawa

This Gardin was given to a local bike shop owner....

This Gardin was given to a local bike shop owner. It was hardly ever ridden and sat in the bike shop basement almost since day one of its life. Really nice bike but, sadly, too small for me...

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Posted By randyjawa

Were I buying, $600 US per bike. Were I selling,...

Were I buying, $600 US per bike. Were I selling, not a penny under $1000 US. If you can ell locally, do so. Shipping, if you don't know what you are doing, can be costly and, quite frankly,...
11-28-23, 12:15 PM
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Views: 988
Posted By randyjawa

Believe it or not, I m pretty sure that I saw you...

Believe it or not, I m pretty sure that I saw you guys one day when out and about on my bike. I have ridden most of the lonely roads in the Treasure Beach area. One of my favorite places to stop ...
11-28-23, 12:07 PM
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Posted By randyjawa

Nice bike and a worthy project, in my opinion....

Nice bike and a worthy project, in my opinion. That said, being a vintage road bike enthusiast, I opted to give this "found at the dump" lovely clean old roadster to a friend who has given me more...
11-28-23, 12:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,937
Posted By randyjawa

This goes up for sale, on the G For Sale forum,...

This goes up for sale, on the G
For Sale forum, in the Spring, when I get back to Canada...
...
11-26-23, 01:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 988
Posted By randyjawa

Not sure as I always ride my old road bike. That...

Not sure as I always ride my old road bike. That said, less than a kilometer away is a barn find Colnago mountain bike. Perhaps I should go buy it?
11-26-23, 01:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 988
Posted By randyjawa

Where does the Mikuni go? Had to sell the...

Where does the Mikuni go?

Had to sell the Movements (nicknamed bowel) as I can't get my leg over the saddle anymore. My wife and I had many kilometers of wonderful riding before I had to let the...
11-25-23, 12:59 PM
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Posted By randyjawa

The handle bar, as found, on this old Devinci,...

The handle bar, as found, on this old Devinci, did little to blow my kilt up...
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11-25-23, 12:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 988
Posted By randyjawa

There are no vintage bikes in Jamaica. Only old...

There are no vintage bikes in Jamaica. Only old bikes that are kept runningn not necessarily road worthy, but running, none the less. ...
11-23-23, 01:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 988
Posted By randyjawa

Back in Jamaica - My Poor Bianchi...

Long ago, I brought my early eighties Bianchi to Jamaica...
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I have been...
11-21-23, 11:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 665
Posted By randyjawa

Get yourself a botttle of Liquid Mask, sold in...

Get yourself a botttle of Liquid Mask, sold in art supply stores. With a small brush, coat the chrome exactly where you don't want paint to stick. I usually do a couple of coats to be sure (belt and...
11-18-23, 10:50 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,762
Posted By randyjawa

"As Found" and Near Mint Finds...

I was going through my pictures the other day and stumbled across bike that, "as found" were near mint (I never say mint). Anyway, some near mint beauties and some not so beautiful...

Never rode...
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Views: 1,119
Posted By randyjawa

$125 is a fairly good price if the bike is in...

$125 is a fairly good price if the bike is in good condition. Looks like 700c wheels to me. I base this comment on the valve stems so I could be wrong. Anyway, nice bike and, were it offered to me...
11-07-23, 03:24 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,192
Posted By randyjawa

I use a 12" or 15" adjustable held snug with a...

I use a 12" or 15" adjustable held snug with a big bolt and washers I used a 5/8" coarse thread bolt with a couple of washers. Works almost every time......
11-06-23, 11:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 658
Posted By randyjawa

Several Marinoni bikes have come my way and I...

Several Marinoni bikes have come my way and I still have two in my little collection of vintage road bikes. Perhaps this will help......
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Views: 574
Posted By randyjawa

More information is required for BF members to...

More information is required for BF members to assist with a value estimate. The bike has been identified and so too the condition. But location can and probably will have considerable impact on...
11-05-23, 12:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 530
Posted By randyjawa

Check to see if the cable is the issue. With the...

Check to see if the cable is the issue. With the rear wheel off of the ground, FD on small ring, and pedal. Now, grab the front derailleur cable, pull and observe the front derailleur......
11-04-23, 08:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 265
Posted By randyjawa

My guess is that the Jeunet has 27 inch wheels...

My guess is that the Jeunet has 27 inch wheels and came fitted with 27 x 1 1/4 inch tires. The rims are likely steel and probably patterned (the pattern improves braking performance). Simply put,...
11-04-23, 07:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 381
Posted By randyjawa

I rarely mount cages on a bike that I restore. I...

I rarely mount cages on a bike that I restore. I carry my water in my backpack, which travels with me and my chosen ride every time. That said, I recently picked up a Marinoni fitted with a set of...
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