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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 08:20 PM
Replies: 7,855
Views: 941,601
Posted By jamesdak

As my Fishlips bike shows....I agree. :D ...

As my Fishlips bike shows....I agree. :D

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I just can't find a white Fizik...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 07:40 PM
Replies: 8,801
Views: 1,119,773
Posted By jamesdak

Today was two 7800 cranksets. One brand new and...

Today was two 7800 cranksets. One brand new and one slightly used. Both come with BB also, cool! I plan to pair these with the two DA 7700 groupsets I have in my stash. Both of the goupsets look...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-29-24, 06:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 187
Posted By jamesdak

Very nice bike, GLWS! For anyone...

Very nice bike, GLWS!

For anyone contemplating this. I tore a KHS down to the bar frame about 2 years ago and was really impressed with how clean and well put together the frame was. Some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 07:28 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 819
Posted By jamesdak

^Jealous of you retiree's! One hour into the...

^Jealous of you retiree's! One hour into the work week and I'm already turned back into Sam Kinison! I hate this place and can't see how I'm going to make it three more years.....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 666
Posted By jamesdak

I'll be keeping an eye out for a white Fizik...

I'll be keeping an eye out for a white Fizik Kurve for this but those are hard to find.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 12:35 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 754
Posted By jamesdak

Yep, just needs a spacer. No big deal.

Yep, just needs a spacer. No big deal.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 666
Posted By jamesdak

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 12:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 666
Posted By jamesdak

I pretty much finished this one and then shot...

I pretty much finished this one and then shot some new pictures this morning. The plan was a nice ride later on but the rain is just not stopping it seems.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 819
Posted By jamesdak

As much as I love my old and new steel bikes I'd...

As much as I love my old and new steel bikes I'd be lying if I said these weren't exquisite rides also!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-24, 08:30 PM
Replies: 7,855
Views: 941,601
Posted By jamesdak

This afternoon was a disassembly of the old Dura...

This afternoon was a disassembly of the old Dura Ace headset on the Holdsworth. The grease reminded me more of green peanut butter than grease. Once I got everything all cleaned up I got rid of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-24, 07:06 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 18,202
Posted By jamesdak

New but made on the specs from the original...

New but made on the specs from the original 1930's bikes. A true Reynolds 531 frame but modern components. Had one for a few years and it's a great ride.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-24, 05:55 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 18,202
Posted By jamesdak

Man, those are so fun to cruise on. I love mine!

Man, those are so fun to cruise on. I love mine!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,231
Posted By jamesdak

Finishing the mock up of this one since it's...

Finishing the mock up of this one since it's still cold and rainy. Swapped the lighter Cane Creek wheels out for the slightly heavier Record/Hed Belgium wheelset since it gives me a wider rim. ...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-27-24, 06:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 396
Posted By jamesdak

Just to be a bad influencer. For years I tried...

Just to be a bad influencer. For years I tried vintage bikes cobbled together, upgraded, etc., to give me sort of the functionality of a Dutch bike. Then I finally tossed in the hat and bought a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 08:32 PM
Replies: 7,855
Views: 941,601
Posted By jamesdak

Spent too much time today swapping parts between...

Spent too much time today swapping parts between an old C4 Air One vintage C.F. bike and the new to me Sancineto. Made a stupid mistake in the process and decided to just do a rare for me bike tear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,231
Posted By jamesdak

Finally decided how to go with this one today....

Finally decided how to go with this one today. I've been planning of getting rid of the old C4 Air One and it had a nice 8 speed Chorus groupset on it. Figured it would be easy to just swap the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 261
Posted By jamesdak

Finally!! I think the black is the ticket...

Finally!!

I think the black is the ticket and I am totally feeling how it looks now.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,231
Posted By jamesdak

^ If it fits you and the price is right I sure...

^ If it fits you and the price is right I sure would. They are nicely built. Now that said, I haven't ridden it yet so it may be a dog on the road.

I will say I am actively seeking...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 08:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 393
Posted By jamesdak

Found it. martelly@skynet.be My last...

Found it.
martelly@skynet.be

My last email with Eddy was back in 2020. As a courtesy when I contact overseas builders I use google translate on the first simple email to convert to their...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 06:06 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 18,202
Posted By jamesdak

:love: Someone local needs to be running like...

:love: Someone local needs to be running like now for this beauty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 06:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 393
Posted By jamesdak

Nice, something you don't see often. I'll look...

Nice, something you don't see often. I'll look in my email when I get home tonight and see how I contacted them years ago. He did respond to me and told me what year mine was when I sent him some...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-22-24, 07:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 404
Posted By jamesdak

Mmmm.....tough call. I've had over 10 Billato...

Mmmm.....tough call. I've had over 10 Billato built bikes but none in their name. Each one was well built and a great ride. I keep looking for one of their branded bikes in my size. For that price...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,231
Posted By jamesdak

Ugh... here we go again. Decided to mock it up...

Ugh... here we go again. Decided to mock it up with the Mirage parts it came with. Looks pretty dang good like that. Still it almost seems a shame to put these heavy parts on this nice, light...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 261
Posted By jamesdak

The more I look at this the more I think I need...

The more I look at this the more I think I need to go back to a black seatpost and stem. Put on the new matching bottle cages and this just feels wrong to me.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 02:44 PM
Replies: 21,764
Views: 3,099,962
Posted By jamesdak

Out on a more modern ride today. A Pacenti I got...

Out on a more modern ride today. A Pacenti I got from Kirk himself. The rear dropouts on this had gotten tweaked a bit in shipment and I picked it up yesterday after the LBS sorted that out for me. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 10:32 AM
Replies: 7,855
Views: 941,601
Posted By jamesdak

Back on the Moser this morning while waiting for...

Back on the Moser this morning while waiting for temps to reach riding levels. Swapped out the sorta heavy brake levers for a different set that feel better under my hands. Decided on these instead...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 07:01 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 18,202
Posted By jamesdak

Road Trip with a U Haul Rental!!!

Road Trip with a U Haul Rental!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 06:54 AM
Replies: 21,764
Views: 3,099,962
Posted By jamesdak

Nice!! There's a Europa for sale at a close by...

Nice!! There's a Europa for sale at a close by antique store that I go to regularly. If I was a better mechanic it would be mine! Such cool little cars.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 21,764
Views: 3,099,962
Posted By jamesdak

So today was another mostly lazy ride on the...

So today was another mostly lazy ride on the newly upgraded Miele. A little cool out and the sun kept hiding while I was out. Things are greening up more and more each day.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 681
Posted By jamesdak

Once again, these great views into the past have...

Once again, these great views into the past have been an evil enabler. Just finished this refurb last night. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 07:08 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 18,202
Posted By jamesdak

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-20-24, 06:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 685
Posted By jamesdak

Can you provide more details like what parts are...

Can you provide more details like what parts are on it? Also if you can create a gallery with pictures in it one of us can then share the pictures. Or you can spend some time here reading through...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 261
Posted By jamesdak

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 05:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 261
Posted By jamesdak

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 05:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 261
Posted By jamesdak

Quick Photoshoot of the Miele Latina

Finally got around to pretty much finishing up the Miele Latina. Still a couple of minor things but I'm planning on testing this one tomorrow. I just need to get some black bottle cages next time...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 07:32 PM
Replies: 7,855
Views: 941,601
Posted By jamesdak

Finally got back to the Miele after work today. ...

Finally got back to the Miele after work today. Cabled it up and put on a new 9 speed chain and pretty much dialed it in. Hopefully tomorrow I can get the bars wrapped and it will be pretty much...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 766
Posted By jamesdak

Wow, you did a great job. That turned out...

Wow, you did a great job. That turned out awesome!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 8,801
Views: 1,119,773
Posted By jamesdak

I have to agree. Makes up a bit for all the...

I have to agree. Makes up a bit for all the money I lose on most of the bikes.

I just went over most of the stuff and have found no real issues. The Peg frames is in great shape with only some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 8,801
Views: 1,119,773
Posted By jamesdak

Big day today for sure. Got in the tires and new...

Big day today for sure. Got in the tires and new chain from Merlin for the Moser.

But I also got in a real steal of a deal I stumbled on last week looking for parts for the Sancineto.

One bulk...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 05:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 741
Posted By jamesdak

That's the other kicker right now. If I'm in the...

That's the other kicker right now. If I'm in the car for around an hour it kills me. And I've got an earlier trip to north of there planned and am wondering if I'll be able to make the drive. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 08:10 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,460
Posted By jamesdak

Dang, reading some of the "remarks" here made go...

Dang, reading some of the "remarks" here made go check to make sure I was on the usually calm and civil C&V forum. Thought I had accidently strayed to one of the others.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 07:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 741
Posted By jamesdak

Well this was going to be the year to do it for...

Well this was going to be the year to do it for me and I even have leave scheduled. But....that dang but... Four straight days of riding has shown that my one knee is still not right. Pain...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 21,764
Views: 3,099,962
Posted By jamesdak

One more weekend day, one more lazy ride taking...

One more weekend day, one more lazy ride taking pictures. This time on the other end of the valley where it was only in the 50's and quite windy.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 01:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,231
Posted By jamesdak

Alas, one skill I've never learned. Maybe when I...

Alas, one skill I've never learned. Maybe when I retire.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,231
Posted By jamesdak

Attacked the wheels last night. First time I've...

Attacked the wheels last night. First time I've run into a rear wheel with the cassette literally "glued" to the freehub. Someone had greased it and that was working as a glue of sorts. Had to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 07:25 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 18,202
Posted By jamesdak

^Not even wheels for that price...

^Not even wheels for that price...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 07:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 308
Posted By jamesdak

I'm regularly riding 5 forks on bikes that old or...

I'm regularly riding 5 forks on bikes that old or older. I don't worry about them.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 21,764
Views: 3,099,962
Posted By jamesdak

Back out again this morning. This time on the...

Back out again this morning. This time on the Pinarello. Started out riding pretty fast but then got caught up in just enjoying the weather and shooting pictures. Once I got over to Huntsville I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 7,855
Views: 941,601
Posted By jamesdak

Nothing major this morning. Swapped some wheels...

Nothing major this morning. Swapped some wheels on the Moser. Then I took another go at the Pacenti as I wanted a relaxed ride today. Still just cannot seem to get FD to quit rubbing. I probably...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 666
Posted By jamesdak

Just a little update. I did ride this one two...

Just a little update. I did ride this one two days ago finally, the maiden voyage. It did quite well and I posted my second fastest pace of the year on it for the 26 mile ride. Felt pretty good...
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