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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-21, 11:50 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 40,037
Posted By leaping_gnome

Yes, Jim Merz seems to be very internet aware, I...

Yes, Jim Merz seems to be very internet aware, I used to communicate with him back in the Google Plus days! About the bike, congratulations! I'd like to know more about it when you get it. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-19, 07:45 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,795
Posted By leaping_gnome

Thank you, ROS, for the coverage of your SE...

Thank you, ROS, for the coverage of your SE build. I share your enthusiasm for these Allez and still seek the DiNucci era Allez Pro to call my own!

Jim
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-12-19, 11:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,036
Posted By leaping_gnome

I know you've researched the unique features of...

I know you've researched the unique features of this Allez. I think they are outstanding riding and handling bikes, Good luck with it!

Jim
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-16, 08:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,315
Posted By leaping_gnome

Joe (x2) Yes, I do ride with the Velo Retro...

Joe (x2)

Yes, I do ride with the Velo Retro occaisionally and would be happy to arrange meeting up for one. You can check out the route here, BTW. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13571304

Jim
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-16, 08:08 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 69,641
Posted By leaping_gnome

I think you should angle your Turbo trainer up...

I think you should angle your Turbo trainer up another couple of degrees next time, 371 miles in 18hrs 44min - you could stand to do more climbing :p
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-16, 08:27 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 69,641
Posted By leaping_gnome

January......574 miles February.....641 miles ...

January......574 miles
February.....641 miles
March........785 miles
April..........458 miles
May...........794 miles
____________________
total ........ 3252 miles

I'm having to ride only...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-16, 06:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,443
Posted By leaping_gnome

Thanks QV and T-Mar You've confirmed what I...

Thanks QV and T-Mar
You've confirmed what I suspected, that this RD may be assembled using a Deore cage. Yup, the cage clears the 28t second cog just fine but rides on the 32t first cog. I guess...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-16, 02:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,443
Posted By leaping_gnome

Oooookay, care to elaborate? I'm glad to see...

Oooookay, care to elaborate? I'm glad to see other types, what model designation were they? What application?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-16, 09:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,443
Posted By leaping_gnome

What do I have here? (Shimano content)

Sorry if this is slightly OT but you are the guys I can best relate to. I recently bought this bike, a 95 Specialized M2, with a full Dura Ace 7402 group. That in itself was unusual and I can only...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-16, 07:01 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 17,763
Posted By leaping_gnome

This thread has a wonderful collection of Masis! ...

This thread has a wonderful collection of Masis! It makes me feel like I'm back in Paso Robles.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7046/26874099480_77795161b7_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/GWLMuL)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-16, 07:44 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,928
Posted By leaping_gnome

As always, I'm late to the party. My logic is...

As always, I'm late to the party. My logic is California, preferably California hand-built but also California-based company.

Hand built: 75 Eisentraut Limited, 74 & 75 Carlsbad Masi GC, ~76...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-16, 07:12 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,086
Posted By leaping_gnome

Tom - This is how I did it - if you have...

Tom -
This is how I did it - if you have planned a route and save it you get this dialog box. There's a selection for adding it to a group or event:
520355

Hth - Jim
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-16, 11:47 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,086
Posted By leaping_gnome

Thanks rhm, you have the keys to unlock the...

Thanks rhm, you have the keys to unlock the door..

OK, I successfully added my route to the group - very cool. In randonneuring circles we have permanent routes with "owners" who are local to the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-16, 09:24 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,086
Posted By leaping_gnome

As I understand from the RwGPS help documentation...

As I understand from the RwGPS help documentation you have to be an administrator to upload routes? I'd put some stuff there now just to keep the ball rolling but I don't see a way to connect it to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-16, 10:16 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,086
Posted By leaping_gnome

Al So I was thinking of some theme for my...

Al

So I was thinking of some theme for my contributions to the group's route list. I'm a great believer in the Rails to Trails effort and have ridden a few. I'd like to highlight the bits that I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-16, 08:41 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,086
Posted By leaping_gnome

My GPS stays in my pocket, never touches the...

My GPS stays in my pocket, never touches the bike! ;)

Jim
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-16, 02:11 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,086
Posted By leaping_gnome

Joe, yes! I thought the same! Good to know that...

Joe, yes! I thought the same! Good to know that there's some other riders around. Do you ever ride Chuck's Velo Retro ride from Pasadena?

Jim
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-16, 04:27 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,086
Posted By leaping_gnome

I joined but I'm on the left coast. ...

I joined but I'm on the left coast.

Vicarious until told otherwise.

Jim #3 (http://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=3)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-16, 05:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,779
Posted By leaping_gnome

Yeah, those dark blue ones were made by some...

Yeah, those dark blue ones were made by some different manufacturers. Looking at your picture again, it is not a steep/tight as my grey 85 but it's hard to compare with those 650B wheels on it. Is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-16, 01:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,779
Posted By leaping_gnome

There were two early designs for the Sequoia. ...

There were two early designs for the Sequoia. The first (~1981)was the Tim Neenan design which was a true light touring bike and had more clearance front and rear. The second (~1983) was the Jim...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-16, 04:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,718
Posted By leaping_gnome

This? Benotto. Some mid-80s Specialized had...

This? Benotto. Some mid-80s Specialized had Ambrosio Bike Ribbon that was padded and very pliable but this example is definitely Benotto Celo....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-16, 02:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,078
Posted By leaping_gnome

Beautiful bike in the white and blue! IIRC...

Beautiful bike in the white and blue!

IIRC Tim Neenan had transitioned over to the Stumpjumper line by the time of this 2nd gen Sequoia. I believe Jim Merz was your man. I have an early blue...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-16, 01:29 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 43,730
Posted By leaping_gnome

I'll be in SLO on Friday for the "Breaking Away"...

I'll be in SLO on Friday for the "Breaking Away" showing at the old Fremont theater. Then on Saturday I'll be beside my bike in the concours. On Sunday I'll be riding the long course and then...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-16, 08:11 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 16,597
Posted By leaping_gnome

Here's my 1975 Eisentraut Limited. I bought it...

Here's my 1975 Eisentraut Limited. I bought it with rather rough original rootbeer brown and ivory paint in 1976. I loved the paint scheme and have kept it in near original colors through two paint...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-16, 06:45 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,669
Posted By leaping_gnome

Not exactly black rims, here's my 81 Allez with...

Not exactly black rims, here's my 81 Allez with Mavic GP4 SSC rims in dark blue.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7402/10191357906_4b67a944e1_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/gwznDm)IMG_4238...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-16, 04:57 PM
Replies: 611
Views: 192,493
Posted By leaping_gnome

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-16, 10:26 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,033
Posted By leaping_gnome

I like it! I'll be adding one with your two...

I like it! I'll be adding one with your two others that I already have. Win Win Win! Keep up the great work.

Jim
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-16, 10:06 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,056
Posted By leaping_gnome

What a wonderful story! I hope you bring it to...

What a wonderful story! I hope you bring it to Paso Robles for L'Eroica.

Jim
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-16, 02:02 PM
Replies: 611
Views: 192,493
Posted By leaping_gnome

I was starting to think that the Sequoia would...

I was starting to think that the Sequoia would get passed by. Here's mine:
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2879/10160294143_2feeed30e8_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/gtQate)IMG_5002...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-16, 09:09 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 31,573
Posted By leaping_gnome

Oh my, yes! I had a GT6+ in my past also. And...

Oh my, yes! I had a GT6+ in my past also. And then there was this.
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5330/10248415463_2e0f843657_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/gBBNSk)1974 Masi Gran Criterium...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-16, 07:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,961
Posted By leaping_gnome

Here's my Sugino Mighty Tour with Stronglight...

Here's my Sugino Mighty Tour with Stronglight rings. Those VO Grand Cru rings look mighty cool!
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1452/23914241079_2e0d11133f_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/CrdJHn)IMG_1482...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-16, 07:18 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 31,573
Posted By leaping_gnome

^^^^^^^^ Awesome job on that 914/6 - It's...

^^^^^^^^
Awesome job on that 914/6 - It's stunning! I also like the 2.3 Mustang! My friend has a 2.3 Cobra and it prompted me to buy a 1984 SVO brand new.

Here's my work in progress..
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-15, 09:01 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,254
Posted By leaping_gnome

I found a set of NOS Specialized Stage Racing...

I found a set of NOS Specialized Stage Racing hubs, they're gorgeous except they are 36h instead of 32h so they don't work for my HT-20 rims! I am still excited to finally have them....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-15, 08:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,567
Posted By leaping_gnome

The shop in his photostream, La Bicyclette, looks...

The shop in his photostream, La Bicyclette, looks like a great place to hang out.

Jim
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-15, 10:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,767
Posted By leaping_gnome

Most of my bikes, even my first back in 1977,...

Most of my bikes, even my first back in 1977, were mongrels with no papers. I was very lucky recently to find a pristine 1987 Allez for sale from the original owner. He included the original...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-15, 08:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,506
Posted By leaping_gnome

Great bike! Have you put it into Bob Hovey's...

Great bike! Have you put it into Bob Hovey's Masi Registry (http://bhovey.com/Masi/MasiUSA.htm)?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-15, 08:00 AM
Replies: 268
Views: 50,676
Posted By leaping_gnome

A little hot tomato soup perhaps? ...

A little hot tomato soup perhaps?
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3912/14924638037_d43acef519_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oJQEVt)
IMG_5428 (https://flic.kr/p/oJQEVt) by Jim Harris...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-15, 08:17 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 40,037
Posted By leaping_gnome

Oh well, I can't help myself. Here's one...

Oh well, I can't help myself. Here's one more....
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7402/10191357906_4b67a944e1_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/gwznDm)
IMG_4238 (https://flic.kr/p/gwznDm) by Jim Harris...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-15, 07:50 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 40,037
Posted By leaping_gnome

Frogbutter - that's a nice collection! Someday...

Frogbutter - that's a nice collection! Someday I'd like to have a 1990's Allez Pro in my collection also. I like the "Designed in California" decal with the USA background.



Erzulis Boat - I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-15, 08:17 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 40,037
Posted By leaping_gnome

Thanks! I don't know why the early Specialized...

Thanks! I don't know why the early Specialized Allez don't get more love. I think the fact that Specialized employed such great designers as Tim Neenan, Jim Merz, and Mark DiNucci and using...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-15, 06:25 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 40,037
Posted By leaping_gnome

I have a crazy collection of Allez from 1981 to...

I have a crazy collection of Allez from 1981 to 2000 but here's the one that recently topped my list, a 1986 with Tange Prestige tubing and "new" Dura Ace. This bike rides sooo well!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-15, 07:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,923
Posted By leaping_gnome

Nice that this old thread got resurrected! ...

Nice that this old thread got resurrected!


The original Tim Neenan-designed Allez, built by 3Rensho and others, existed in that form through around 1984. It was supplied first as a bare frame...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-15, 06:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 854
Posted By leaping_gnome

Should be glorious weather. Have a great time! ...

Should be glorious weather. Have a great time!

Here's a couple of pictures from last year at the Piedras Blancas lighthouse. Yes, that's my Lighthouse bike, made by Tim Neenan, right down the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-27-15, 01:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,950
Posted By leaping_gnome

I am not sure from the one photo but it looks to...

I am not sure from the one photo but it looks to me like the fork tube decal is not a Columbus, looks more like a Reynolds. Here's the example from Vintage Trek Gallery - Rob Hardin's 1977 TX770...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-15, 06:20 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,023
Posted By leaping_gnome

Yes, the 25 spun but it was singing to me...

Yes, the 25 spun but it was singing to me :rolleyes:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-15, 09:02 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,023
Posted By leaping_gnome

Sometimes you do it because you have to. I got...

Sometimes you do it because you have to. I got this 87 Giant-built Specialized Allez SE for a good price but check out that tire clearance with a 25mm tire I had hoped to use! I bought some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-15, 06:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,271
Posted By leaping_gnome

Gotta agree that, when using a Campy NR or SR...

Gotta agree that, when using a Campy NR or SR rear derailleur with standard, Bullseye, or Suntour top pulley, I like the Shimano Uniglide cogs the best. I have not tried anything but 5 or 6 speed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-15, 07:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,284
Posted By leaping_gnome

That's a real beauty! I've passed on one in my...

That's a real beauty! I've passed on one in my size before and I will always regret it.

Jim
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-15, 08:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,453
Posted By leaping_gnome

Here's a picture, I mis-remembered the "UT" -...

Here's a picture, I mis-remembered the "UT" - it's really "UL":
469091
On the right shifter (left one in the photo) there's a little dial and index mark with the markings "RE" which means...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-15, 10:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,453
Posted By leaping_gnome

I have a 1987 Specialized Allez SE with original...

I have a 1987 Specialized Allez SE with original equipment Accushift Sprint 9000 and very low original miles. It came with a 6-speed (regular -spaced) Suntour Winner Pro 13-23 freewheel and the...
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