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Forum: Commuting
10-07-10, 08:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 812
Posted By foozle

I just changed jobs and am moving from Florida to...

I just changed jobs and am moving from Florida to Pleasanton Ca. In Florida "my commute" was from the bedroom to the other end of the house. In Pleasanton I was so looking forward to commuting to...
Forum: Northern California
09-29-10, 02:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 913
Posted By foozle

Thanks guys I checked his web site. This...

Thanks guys

I checked his web site. This looks like my kind of place.

The first thing will be to re-assmble and lube a '62 Raleigh Gran Sports that I just got and will use to commute to...
Forum: Northern California
09-28-10, 06:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 913
Posted By foozle

Bike Shop Near Pleasanton that is good with +30 year old bikes

Hi guys,

My wife and I are moving to the Pleasanton area in two weeks. I ride mostly +30 year old bikes (n= 7 at the moment but always looking for n+1 to be the new n) I need to find a local...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-10, 01:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,846
Posted By foozle

Chris, I almost drove across the state as...

Chris,

I almost drove across the state as it seemed at least worth a look. Just not sure with 'THAT GUY" if it would be what he said it would be. Glad you got it. If it cleans up wow what a deal....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-10, 08:27 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 25,587
Posted By foozle

I'll try this again . My clubman that I just got....

I'll try this again . My clubman that I just got. My Clubman.JPG
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-10, 08:25 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 25,587
Posted By foozle

nierner I hope I figure this posting of...

nierner

I hope I figure this posting of images. My 1950 Clubman which was outed here about six weeks ago on CL came from Boston (Weston) It also shows the wonderful aging patina. I am only using...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-10, 09:21 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,127,246
Posted By foozle

Noglider Warning if you go inside Rt 128...

Noglider

Warning if you go inside Rt 128 in the Boston area you won't come back with just one bike. I drove up from Florida two weeks ago to pick up the Raleigh Clubman that was outed here. The...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-27-10, 11:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,093
Posted By foozle

Hi Jon Nice frame! The value depends of...

Hi Jon

Nice frame! The value depends of course on who is bidding. The Super Lenton, I almost bought even though the shipping costs were similar to the frame price. I liked everything about it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-10, 06:05 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,127,246
Posted By foozle

Is the Carlton safe to rebuild up? It is close by...

Is the Carlton safe to rebuild up? It is close by to me but reading the description which seems reasonably honest its got me spooked.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-10, 03:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 14,503
Posted By foozle

Cost for Shipping bike from UK to US

There is a bike or two on Ebay in the UK the listed shipping charge by ebay calculator is $499 ! Does anyone have any experience with obtain an old bike via ebay from the UK to the US?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-10, 04:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,046
Posted By foozle

Nice Pick up. I thought about it. Glad to see the...

Nice Pick up. I thought about it. Glad to see the pictures. Did you go expecting to buy or did you open the holster and pull the trigger after seeing it?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-10, 08:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 526
Posted By foozle

Robatsu Having moved to Japan and back, I...

Robatsu

Having moved to Japan and back, I would look for a Japanese company. In Japan they were incredible in the care they took. In the US they were not as good but they were trained better...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-10, 06:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 907
Posted By foozle

Enjoy Japan. We just moved back from Tokyo a few...

Enjoy Japan. We just moved back from Tokyo a few months ago. Neither my wife or I are Japanese. She just went back to see friends and I will go over the end of the month on business.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-10, 05:22 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,519
Posted By foozle

Joe Keep us up to date if you can get long...

Joe

Keep us up to date if you can get long reach brakes to work. I have exactly the same frame/same color which is one of my projects to build out this year as a long distance day or multi-day...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-10, 07:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,240
Posted By foozle

Robtown My wife is in Tokyo for 10 days....

Robtown

My wife is in Tokyo for 10 days. Every e-mail from her starts with "don't tell me you've bought another bike!" So I guess I won't if I do. Just haven't seen the one to pull the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-10, 07:54 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,127,246
Posted By foozle

Guys Do you know what this bike is? ...

Guys

Do you know what this bike is?
http://fortmyers.craigslist.org/lee/bik/1639629907.html
http://images.craigslist.org/3nc3m13pc5T35Pa5Raa3b62d518ed95cc19be.jpg...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-08-10, 04:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,134
Posted By foozle

I just moved to Ft. Myers this year and am...

I just moved to Ft. Myers this year and am thinking about riding as well. I ride around 250 miles a week all very flat. I know Florida does not have mountains but how hilly will it be? I ask because...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-10, 09:54 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,138
Posted By foozle

I have a subscription to Rouleur ( excellent...

I have a subscription to Rouleur ( excellent photos and writing) Also another well written magazine from the UK is The Ride www.theridejournal.com. Its very hard to find. The first issue you can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-10, 06:38 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,139
Posted By foozle

Beautiful Bike. I have rebuilt a '71 Schwinn...

Beautiful Bike. I have rebuilt a '71 Schwinn World Traveler into a touring single speed. All cleaned up well and the new stuff went together well. Except the fenders were a lot of work. I also had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-10, 05:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 941
Posted By foozle

Beech Do you put a clear coat of nail...

Beech

Do you put a clear coat of nail polish over the touch up areas?
Forum: Southeast
02-11-10, 11:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,664
Posted By foozle

Hey thanks for the heads up. This looks just what...

Hey thanks for the heads up. This looks just what I am look for to test out my '73 Paramount. I am new to Florida as well
Forum: Touring
02-09-10, 06:41 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,359
Posted By foozle

Like everyone thank you for sharing. Can not...

Like everyone thank you for sharing. Can not wait to hear more about the trip.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-04-10, 06:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 651
Posted By foozle

cpopma I think building a frame might be a...

cpopma

I think building a frame might be a bit much like everyone else. I would suggest a more appropriate way is to either buy a new frame or even on Craig's List a steel frame that might be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-10, 03:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,914
Posted By foozle

Dawes-Man Sorry we never met. My wife and...

Dawes-Man

Sorry we never met. My wife and I just moved back to the States from Tokyo a few months ago. What a great place to bike. Is the Bianchi nut's shop in Naka-Meguro ? There is a small...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-10, 07:49 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 14,162
Posted By foozle

Thanks guys, I won't remove it. Nice to have a...

Thanks guys, I won't remove it. Nice to have a responsive group to ask. Mos6502 "remove the kickstand leg itself fairly easily"! well now that I know how to do it and borrowed a tool from the nice...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-10, 03:03 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 14,162
Posted By foozle

Hi Guys I just moved back to the US having...

Hi Guys

I just moved back to the US having lived in Taiwan (where my bike was my only mode of transport) and Tokyo where I got fat and lazy using trains and subways. I decided besides riding I...
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