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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 18,506
Posted By merziac

Great work as usual guys, very jelly despite...

Great work as usual guys, very jelly despite probably not being able to keep up if I was there. :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 816
Posted By merziac

And compromise/stray from the vision only to have...

And compromise/stray from the vision only to have the program become lackluster, lose its way, etc. :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 1,943
Posted By merziac

EDIT; the cassette is 32 big, guess I gotta give...

EDIT; the cassette is 32 big, guess I gotta give myself some more credit. :innocent:

The matching Centaur RD is mid cage I think the Athena is long, probably could have got it to work after I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 1,943
Posted By merziac

Tx, got lucky with much of it that came together...

Tx, got lucky with much of it that came together and worked out, the frame was quite challenging but Dave Levy at TiCycles is a wizard, beyond that it only takes $$$$$$. :twitchy:

The cassette is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 1,943
Posted By merziac

This really exemplifies the dilemma for me, such...

This really exemplifies the dilemma for me, such a cool old frame, so nice, needs/has to be ridden but how to do that so the experience is commensurate with the vibe and station of such a gem.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 02:59 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 1,943
Posted By merziac

And here's a good example of the potential...

And here's a good example of the potential struggle as I see it.

Classic DiNucci era Strawberry that was a grungy mess.

Had all mostly close enough correct parts and is a bit small so no...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 1,943
Posted By merziac

One to rule them all. Lugged steel from 2 of...

One to rule them all.

Lugged steel from 2 of the best in the business, classic as we could get it.

This was built with all that we are talking about here, intent, parts, pieces, aesthetic, etc,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 02:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 91
Posted By merziac

Wow, fantastic!

Wow, fantastic!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 02:16 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 816
Posted By merziac

Yikes! ;) For that $$$$$$ it should be NOS,...

Yikes! ;)

For that $$$$$$ it should be NOS, not gonna happen and I get it, not a fan but H**Y CRAP!

At that price, somebody here probably has an actual nice set they would let go of.

Like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,694
Posted By merziac

You hit the "Quote" button at the bottom of their...

You hit the "Quote" button at the bottom of their post and it brings up a dialogue box for you to ask questions and it pings them.

May not be enabled yet for you as a newb.

Great that you have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,694
Posted By merziac

Also, they are great about answering any and all...

Also, they are great about answering any and all questions you may have, fantastic communication, all you have to do is reach out.

https://officinabattaglin.com/contacts/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,694
Posted By merziac

Ask away but you need to quote the poster you are...

Ask away but you need to quote the poster you are addressing if you can.

A bit of a zombie thread here but Oldairhead will probably chime in if he sees this.

These guys were at MADE here in PDX...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 06:49 PM
Replies: 15,502
Views: 4,141,118
Posted By merziac

:eek: :thumb:

:eek:

:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 05:56 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 816
Posted By merziac

Its all about the vision, and often a little...

Its all about the vision, and often a little luck. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 816
Posted By merziac

Yes ;) Sometimes just one part or a loose...

Yes ;)

Sometimes just one part or a loose theme, mine is chrome.

Delusional, usually, admit and be well cognizant of this going in and it can save you from yourself, some, maybe.

Be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,897
Posted By merziac

Well, we for the most part don't get it, we are...

Well, we for the most part don't get it, we are our own worst enemy, me, me, me, silly, (stoopid) Americans. :rolleyes:

If we could truly get even a fraction more on board for the greater good of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 725
Views: 38,824
Posted By merziac

A fantastic Canadian brand. ;)

A fantastic Canadian brand. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 323
Posted By merziac

No idea who made it, looks pretty good from here....

No idea who made it, looks pretty good from here.

Cycle Art alone probably makes it a "buy it now". ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 10:39 PM
Replies: 245
Views: 81,249
Posted By merziac

That was an assist from machinist42.

That was an assist from machinist42.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,897
Posted By merziac

H**Y CRAP MAN, so cool!!!!

H**Y CRAP MAN, so cool!!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 9,098
Views: 3,165,874
Posted By merziac

You're welcome, always glad to go down the rabbit...

You're welcome, always glad to go down the rabbit hole on any of this. :twitchy:

Well it can be whatever it needs to be really, another term I like to use is "sympathetic resto, build" etc, very...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 02:38 PM
Replies: 9,098
Views: 3,165,874
Posted By merziac

Tx guys.

Tx guys.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 9,098
Views: 3,165,874
Posted By merziac

I don't have a strong opinion on newer ones like...

I don't have a strong opinion on newer ones like this, if the components are in good shape and you can go there, make it so.

I always look at it that you can put newer parts on an older frame as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 9,098
Views: 3,165,874
Posted By merziac

So Jim Merz is Merz the framebuilder, PortlandJim...

So Jim Merz is Merz the framebuilder, PortlandJim here on the forum.

He doesn't build anymore but does some amazing machine work and restoring.

I'm just a fan here in Portland where he built...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 9,098
Views: 3,165,874
Posted By merziac

Tx, built up from frame only, had been hoarding...

Tx, built up from frame only, had been hoarding parts for a long term Stumpy project so this was a no brainer when it came along, still have some good parts so the Stumpy may get a klunker build at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 12:08 PM
Replies: 9,098
Views: 3,165,874
Posted By merziac

This is here already but I finally cracked the...

This is here already but I finally cracked the code and notched a win for best original at the Albany (OR) Vintage bike show, turn out was a little thin and they are not our tribe but the Ritchey...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 7,945
Views: 968,281
Posted By merziac

It's always funny how "regular folk" can't...

It's always funny how "regular folk" can't imagine a thing that is genius practical sense to us. :roflmao2:

Those who fail to think outside the box may never get out, of it. :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 04:57 PM
Replies: 8,824
Views: 1,143,535
Posted By merziac

He may be on his way back from Japan, not sure...

He may be on his way back from Japan, not sure when he was returning from Eroica there.

Patiently awaiting the regaling. :innocent:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 12:08 PM
Replies: 725
Views: 38,824
Posted By merziac

Slider SP, bear traps or bmoose worth the POA...

Slider SP, bear traps or bmoose worth the POA each. :crash:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 7,945
Views: 968,281
Posted By merziac

1 step forward........ :roflmao2:

1 step forward........ :roflmao2:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 10:12 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,091
Posted By merziac

One of the big things for me and to keep in mind...

One of the big things for me and to keep in mind IMO,

Consider the end goal and realistic feasibility, when truly warranted for what ever reason then it can be spendy, arduous and rewarding.

I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 216
Posted By merziac

Very cool, we need more pics, lugs, details, etc...

Very cool, we need more pics, lugs, details, etc plz. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 725
Views: 38,824
Posted By merziac

There's a buck fiddy in WB holders alone. ;)

There's a buck fiddy in WB holders alone. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 6,530
Views: 808,536
Posted By merziac

ISO one tapered wedge bolt for a SunTour bar end...

ISO one tapered wedge bolt for a SunTour bar end shifter, got a set from the co-op for my current project that has a buggered one.

Any orphans out there?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 04:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 718
Posted By merziac

:thumb: Tx! Looks good from here, not...

:thumb: Tx!

Looks good from here, not particulaly my jam but a fine looking machine. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 09:08 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 824
Posted By merziac

First of all and any DK psyco-babble aside, don't...

First of all and any DK psyco-babble aside, don't put words in my mouth.

I'm not advising anything here, just sharing my extensive experience as I see it like you did.

Making hair brained...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 07:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 824
Posted By merziac

Disagree on the mismatch, I have logged 1000's of...

Disagree on the mismatch, I have logged 1000's of miles on cranks and spindles that may or may not have been matched.

Never a crack or failure, ever, period.

Its more likely this was far...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 7,945
Views: 968,281
Posted By merziac

I need a chop saw just to make square 2 x 4 cuts....

I need a chop saw just to make square 2 x 4 cuts. :roflmao2:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 07:28 PM
Replies: 7,945
Views: 968,281
Posted By merziac

Same here, measure 2 or 3 times, cut once, get...

Same here, measure 2 or 3 times, cut once, get more wood and start over, repeat as necessary. :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 06:04 PM
Replies: 725
Views: 38,824
Posted By merziac

No idea but no Pmount vibe at all from here. ...

No idea but no Pmount vibe at all from here. :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 718
Posted By merziac

We need a full on big pic of this. ;)

We need a full on big pic of this. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 725
Views: 38,824
Posted By merziac

:foo: I think not, post #28?

:foo: I think not, post #28?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 03:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 824
Posted By merziac

You are lucky this did not already pile drive...

You are lucky this did not already pile drive you.

Any time you see a crack like that its time to scrap it, NOW!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,371
Posted By merziac

Sorry Matt, that sucks for sure, live by the...

Sorry Matt, that sucks for sure, live by the sword...... :twitchy:

Hang in there, hope it heals well, my last one, left ulna took 2 years to eventually remodel itself, never did fully heal inside...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 09:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 329
Posted By merziac

Welcome aboard, glad you found us, you're in the...

Welcome aboard, glad you found us, you're in the right place. :thumb:

Many here are huge fans, myself especially, although no 50th's yet, but a dozen others, 1938 to 1976.

Others should be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,190
Posted By merziac

I wanted silver but they were out so I got black,...

I wanted silver but they were out so I got black, worked out ok I think.


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 6,530
Views: 808,536
Posted By merziac

Tx Skip, not sure on the size, think they maybe...

Tx Skip, not sure on the size, think they maybe NJS, not always stamped but stout and heavy can indicate this.

At the Vanilla moving sale they had a pair of nice steel bars that only had an NJS...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 506
Posted By merziac

Its always the little things. :twitchy:

Its always the little things. :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 11:52 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 824
Posted By merziac

:wtf: ;)

:wtf:
;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 245
Views: 81,249
Posted By merziac

Welcome aboard, glad you found us, you're in the...

Welcome aboard, glad you found us, you're in the right place. :thumb:

Stuart will probably be along soon, he's good to show up when needed.

You can add some pics to an album on your homepage...
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