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03-06-24, 08:10 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 4,931
Posted By jetboy

My Alfa spider was black!!! I think it does...

My Alfa spider was black!!! I think it does depend on year...later 70s early 80s in black was ok (in the USA). I just saw a 73 in green go by when I was on my bicycle (wow I could smell that spica)....
02-03-24, 10:43 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,921
Posted By jetboy

its close but hes made a terrible mistake and is...

its close but hes made a terrible mistake and is on the wrong side.
01-31-24, 08:07 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,921
Posted By jetboy

I once bought a bike that some PO had etched his...

I once bought a bike that some PO had etched his name all over the frame and on just about on every part. I thought - how crazy is that?

But now...
01-22-24, 05:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 723
Posted By jetboy

Some "Avocet" parts were ofmega as I recall. ...

Some "Avocet" parts were ofmega as I recall. Nice stuff.
01-06-24, 12:01 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 751
Posted By jetboy

I got to stop sending you $10 on closer...

I got to stop sending you $10

on closer inspection (on computer and not phone now) I agree I'd just clean it up. i once had the same frame, same color, and the paint is very thin... on purpose so...
01-05-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 751
Posted By jetboy

I have seen a stripped semi-pro and it looked...

I have seen a stripped semi-pro and it looked pretty decent. The chrome was not polished under the paint but it just ends up looking matte- which can actually be a good thing as the polished bits...
12-08-23, 07:29 PM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,977,135
Posted By jetboy

its way too high. i loved mine (yes it got...

its way too high. i loved mine (yes it got stolen) but its a tank of a bike- lovely but if one has 700$ burning a hole in their pocket they could do better and get something a little more nimble...
12-07-23, 10:27 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,686
Posted By jetboy

I think SurferRosa took my comment in the exact...

I think SurferRosa took my comment in the exact opposite way as it was meant. though I do like the Pixies anyway. cool video. thanks for posting.
12-07-23, 09:53 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,686
Posted By jetboy

Bottecchia was - possibly/probably assassinated...

Bottecchia was - possibly/probably assassinated because he stood up against this very thing in the burgeoning fascism of pre-war Italy. we should strive to be more like him - cyclists and...
12-07-23, 09:42 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,686
Posted By jetboy

he held back on touring as that is what he likes....

he held back on touring as that is what he likes. I also laughed as he admitted he basically was already a retro-grouch (curmudgeon) but was not yet willing to admit it.
12-07-23, 09:23 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,686
Posted By jetboy

i enjoyed that yes! I am the commute type though...

i enjoyed that yes! I am the commute type though and he gets it a bit wrong: it's not interrupting a good bike ride with work, its having some joy to start and endcap your workday. just a flip of...
12-05-23, 10:12 PM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,977,135
Posted By jetboy

I like this: ; no steal on price but ... still...

I like this: ; no steal on price but ... still tempting.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/d/san-francisco-minty-specialized/7690681967.html
...
12-01-23, 08:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 532
Posted By jetboy

Yeah is super brainy. I like em quite a bit

Yeah is super brainy. I like em quite a bit
11-28-23, 02:08 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,600
Posted By jetboy

1983 is when I see recessed brake bolts...

1983 is when I see recessed brake bolts appearing. its around there anyway. i suspect it spans some years.

probably the "higher end" models got them first as they were getting the newest brake...
11-18-23, 01:17 AM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,977,135
Posted By jetboy

those are pretty cool. i wish i had a bike for...

those are pretty cool. i wish i had a bike for them.
11-14-23, 05:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,171
Posted By jetboy

one trick is to adjust the position of the rear...

one trick is to adjust the position of the rear axle as far back (and up) as you can: in extreme cases I have removed the drop out adjustment screws entirely so the axle can be slammed completely to...
11-14-23, 02:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,171
Posted By jetboy

it can depend upon your frame/hanger - with some...

it can depend upon your frame/hanger - with some giving room than others. you may have to just try and find out!
11-02-23, 10:51 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,893
Posted By jetboy

steel is more forgiving than we are. it is a very...

steel is more forgiving than we are. it is a very cool frameset and I have the equipe version. It came to me original and stock so I am keeping it that way, but if it had come as a framset? I'd be...
11-02-23, 10:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 892
Posted By jetboy

i had no idea they made aluminum. I have a...

i had no idea they made aluminum.

I have a vague recall that the titanium was outsourced and may be the same as the panasonic - but not sure which way it all went. still cool frames either way.
11-02-23, 10:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 892
Posted By jetboy

you found a tall Nagasawa? Keirin or road? ...

you found a tall Nagasawa? Keirin or road?

Believe me it was hard enough to find a zunow at 60cm...
11-02-23, 10:28 PM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,977,135
Posted By jetboy

as far as I know- i and I used to know a lot more...

as far as I know- i and I used to know a lot more than I do now, they were all tange 1. which is seamless and top of the line from tange for the era. later models may have been prestige-
11-02-23, 11:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 892
Posted By jetboy

also the owner of american cyclery in San...

also the owner of american cyclery in San Francisco has one in the basement he had for sale for a minute. not sure he ever actually sold it - as I recall it was a 56- and thus too small for me. you...
10-30-23, 09:27 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,970
Posted By jetboy

I am pretty sure it was a Zunow not a 3Rensho....

I am pretty sure it was a Zunow not a 3Rensho. maybe its unique or maybe there are a few of them hanging out... who knows. I own an Equipe myself, not the Project- I love it.
10-22-23, 05:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 892
Posted By jetboy

Check Sacramento CA cl - there was a zunow dealer...

Check Sacramento CA cl - there was a zunow dealer there and they pop up there time to time. I am sure there were more if people know what cities might have a higher concentration please chime in.
...
10-12-23, 11:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,578
Posted By jetboy

I can't confirm that but you can get BB that do...

I can't confirm that but you can get BB that do not require threads at all. Bypass the problem.
09-28-23, 06:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 337
Posted By jetboy

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/767379-...

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/767379-post-your-centurion-ironman-love-80s-paint-jobs.html

post to this thread and you will get all you need to know. the beauty is that I have never...
09-28-23, 06:51 PM
09-28-23, 12:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 337
Posted By jetboy

you will be fine. just adjust the position in...

you will be fine. just adjust the position in your drop outs further to the rear- this gives you a bit more distance from the RD to the freewheel and take care of the shimano numbers- which are...
09-23-23, 03:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 865
Posted By jetboy

Yes on buy! Self serving as I want some better...

Yes on buy! Self serving as I want some better pics once you pick it up-

But seriously -
09-23-23, 03:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 724
Posted By jetboy

I think strip to frameset (or close too). its a...

I think strip to frameset (or close too). its a big boy in a cool color- it should have a following but its going to be like.. a handful of people who really want that specific bike. for this...
09-23-23, 03:17 PM
Replies: 10,536
Views: 1,535,845
Posted By jetboy

nice red fade! I had the same but mine came as a...

nice red fade! I had the same but mine came as a frame-set and I built it up with late 90s components. that looks like 1988?
09-20-23, 10:19 PM
Replies: 10,536
Views: 1,535,845
Posted By jetboy

my fault on the equipe! but the Carbon R is...

my fault on the equipe! but the Carbon R is actually an IM it just has carbon R stickers!
09-20-23, 09:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 362
Posted By jetboy

looks like the rails are easily replaceable -...

looks like the rails are easily replaceable - probably with only the same! haha. maybe not?
09-17-23, 06:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 626
Posted By jetboy

GG has a dedicated bike lane- it's old but fully...

GG has a dedicated bike lane- it's old but fully removed from traffic and has great views. Once you hit the headlands you have to make a choice - one way is for the ironmen- to the left. For the...
09-17-23, 06:07 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,205
Posted By jetboy

Nice centurion! Showing my bias.

Nice centurion! Showing my bias.
09-17-23, 05:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 626
Posted By jetboy

Good ride! We took it easy and basically were...

Good ride! We took it easy and basically were getting oriented on waypoints. Sunday morning is a good one for me if we want to do more- like a once a month thing.

I do wonder about adding in the...
09-16-23, 08:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 626
Posted By jetboy

I am in! I am a 6'+ tall dude with a silver...

I am in! I am a 6'+ tall dude with a silver centurion equipe. I am pretty sure there won't be more than one- the bike is more distinctive than myself. ;)
09-16-23, 05:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 626
Posted By jetboy

I could do: how about I meet you at the Ferry...

I could do: how about I meet you at the Ferry building around 11? I am coming from the east bay so that is easier for me! I may have to peel off at some point as I got to meet a friend back at my...
09-15-23, 07:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 626
Posted By jetboy

the 17th - what time? I might be up for it...

the 17th - what time? I might be up for it though i have ABSOLUTELY not been training for anything.

my centurion equipe should qualify. .
09-15-23, 07:24 PM
Replies: 10,536
Views: 1,535,845
Posted By jetboy

I had taken a break from the forum when He Who...

I had taken a break from the forum when He Who Must was suddenly no longer to be named. Glad he is doing well and pass along my respects if you have a chance.

for IM content: I am jealous your...
09-02-23, 10:09 PM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,977,135
Posted By jetboy

its not exactly high end but a nice bike...

its not exactly high end but a nice bike (champion 5?). . I had one of those for a while (gave it away to a student who needed a bike). the paint alone is worth 200 bucks. and this one is only 80....
09-01-23, 08:11 PM
Replies: 5,442
Views: 3,868,839
Posted By jetboy

I would say nothing has intrinsically changed: I...

I would say nothing has intrinsically changed: I am sure coating tech has improved but still any chip or damage of any sort that penetrates is an entry point - so its just something to be aware of. ...
08-31-23, 09:56 AM
Replies: 10,536
Views: 1,535,845
Posted By jetboy

both! I think once one goes, the other follows. ...

both! I think once one goes, the other follows. its still attached but the CF tube can twist in the lug at both top and down. sadly i found this out after I built it up and put all new decals on! ...
08-30-23, 06:39 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,620
Posted By jetboy

If you left that bike locked to a public bike...

If you left that bike locked to a public bike parking space for a month? It's been a nuisance and at that point the storage fees are now accrued such that it is no longer your bike. Just like if you...
08-30-23, 05:56 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,620
Posted By jetboy

I'd just say we all have our own path on these...

I'd just say we all have our own path on these things. I run a bike co-op and we work with local authorities and they bring us the abandoned bikes rather than just dump them in the recycle bin.
...
08-30-23, 05:33 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,620
Posted By jetboy

Just to say: I have taken an abandoned bike...

Just to say: I have taken an abandoned bike similar to this one. It was right next to a gate guard station and I waved at them as I took an angle grinder from the theater scene shop and cut the lock...
08-30-23, 05:17 PM
Replies: 10,536
Views: 1,535,845
Posted By jetboy

A dreamer. I got a fantastic (in my opinion) deal...

A dreamer. I got a fantastic (in my opinion) deal from a forum member so my yard stick may be a few inches on the short side but that poster has gone too far. He thinks he has an actual Cinelli!
08-30-23, 05:07 PM
Replies: 10,536
Views: 1,535,845
Posted By jetboy

I have the same bike and had to shelve it because...

I have the same bike and had to shelve it because the glue came undone at the head tube. Sucks 😞. So that squirrel that is yelling at at you might be a dire warning. Sorry to be the bearer of...
08-19-23, 11:39 PM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,977,135
Posted By jetboy

Don't see these on this side too often: ...

Don't see these on this side too often:

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/d/san-francisco-xl-62cm-swedish-crescent/7656767642.html...
08-19-23, 08:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 816
Posted By jetboy

I feel like its perfect as it is.

I feel like its perfect as it is.
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