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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-23, 08:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 652
Posted By gpdave

Estate sale Dawes Galaxy

I attended a rather interesting estate sale the other day. There was a lot of cool old aerospace items, small aircraft motors, a partial frame to a small plane, lots of old gauges and instruments and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-23, 07:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 660
Posted By gpdave

Not a bad idea but I think the Svelto is a little...

Not a bad idea but I think the Svelto is a little closer in age to the bike and it came with a French deraileur originally.
But most importantly I already have a Svelto set.:)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-23, 07:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 660
Posted By gpdave

Thanks again juvela! I have a 700 series that I...

Thanks again juvela!
I have a 700 series that I will put on but I think I 'll keep an eye open for the 600.
I have the shifters as well, they all came off a Juenet that was in really rough...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-23, 05:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 660
Posted By gpdave

I began disassembling and cleaning up the bike...

I began disassembling and cleaning up the bike last night and found that the Simplex RD is broken. Not surprising I guess for a 60 year old plastic part.
I have a Huret Svelto set up that I was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-23, 04:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 660
Posted By gpdave

Thanks for the info juvela. So the Simplex RD...

Thanks for the info juvela.
So the Simplex RD could be original?
Any guesses on what bars and stem it could have had?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-23, 07:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 660
Posted By gpdave

Sorry meant to say Nova Torino

Sorry meant to say Nova Torino
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-23, 07:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 660
Posted By gpdave

Nova Italian

Hello all , haven't posted in a while.
I just picked up an old Italian bike with a name I am not familiar with.
It is marked NOVA and says Nova milano on the headbadge.
The cranks are marked...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-21, 07:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,418
Posted By gpdave

Oops forgot the pics ...

Oops forgot the pics
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-21, 07:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,418
Posted By gpdave

Disassembled and ready to start cleaning. ...

Disassembled and ready to start cleaning.
Brought it to work and put it on the scale... Weighed in at 7 lbs with the Boulder licence still on.
Has anyone seen another one with checks on the seat...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-21, 07:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,418
Posted By gpdave

So should I go with the Gran sport set I alvready...

So should I go with the Gran sport set I alvready have or would it be better to get the Velox?
The 27" wheelset I have is with Weinemenn rims so I'm not so sure about them.
On another subject, does...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-21, 08:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,418
Posted By gpdave

Thanks for the input all. I have a set of Grand...

Thanks for the input all.
I have a set of Grand Sport derailleurs on the '61 Olmo Special I may move to this one. The Olmo is in missing the forks anyway.
I also have a 27" wheelset with Record low...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-21, 08:22 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,418
Posted By gpdave

No split. What derailleurs do you think it came...

No split.
What derailleurs do you think it came with?
Wheels?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-21, 07:51 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,418
Posted By gpdave

1965 Legnano?

So it happened again yesterday, I was scanning my local CL bike section when I saw this "Old road bike $20". So of course I checked out . 1965 steel frame needs some work. One picture, looks like a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-21, 09:37 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,503
Posted By gpdave

Early 70s Garlatti

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Picked up this Garlatti recently. Other than a couple of cable...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-17-21, 07:39 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 14,320
Posted By gpdave

The plate is actually a 1972-1973 Medford bicycle...

The plate is actually a 1972-1973 Medford bicycle license.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-21, 04:47 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 49,268
Posted By gpdave

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-17-21, 04:17 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 14,320
Posted By gpdave

I recently picked one of these here locally. A...

I recently picked one of these here locally. A true survivor. All original, even the tires and tubes. They are marked "Made in Italy" and still hold air!
The condition is amazing for a bike this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-21, 07:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,269
Posted By gpdave

There's one listed on Craigslist in Medford...

There's one listed on Craigslist in Medford Oregon for $150 . Looks pretty good . Too big for me or I would have bought it.
Listed under heading "Bike $100" it may be a page back or so.
Dave
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-21, 06:09 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,678
Posted By gpdave

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My wife gave me this last Christmas. She found it on line . The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-21, 07:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,894
Posted By gpdave

Thanks for the tip , I'll check it out! What...

Thanks for the tip , I'll check it out!
What would you recommend I use to protect the transfers?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-21, 04:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,894
Posted By gpdave

Thanks for the responses and info everyone. I...

Thanks for the responses and info everyone.
I think I will disassemble the bike and give the frame and chrome bits the OA treatment.
At the same time I will start the search for suitable...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-21, 06:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,894
Posted By gpdave

It looks like 89 E on the seat lug. The fellow...

It looks like 89 E on the seat lug.
The fellow I bought the bike from said he found it while helping a woman clean out her father's barn. I hope they can find the missing parts.
Dave...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-21, 07:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,894
Posted By gpdave

1960s Olmo Special

Yesterday I picked up what I think think is an early 60s Olmo Special. Unfortunately the fork has been replaced by what appears to be a Schwinn Varsity fork. Oddly the front wheel looks to be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-20, 07:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 525
Posted By gpdave

Huffy saddle

Today I picked up a saddle branded Huffy at a local yard sale.
Does anybody know who made this saddle ?
I think I read somewhere the Carlton made bikes for Huffy at one point, do you think this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-20, 06:57 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 29,261
Posted By gpdave

I actually bought the larger Stella as just a...

I actually bought the larger Stella as just a frame and fork with the headset and then acquired components over time.
While I am going to move the parts over to the smaller frame I don't know...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-20, 04:57 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 29,261
Posted By gpdave

A pair of Stellas

About 10 years ago I came across a Stella SX-73 laying in the grass in front of a bike shop about an hour from my house, so I bought it with the intension of building it up with the correct parts....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-31-20, 04:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,505
Posted By gpdave

Wow To be honest that is the bike that helped...

Wow
To be honest that is the bike that helped me identify mine.
When I bought it (at a yard sale) it was pictures of your bike and the Carlton date code that helped me ID it.
Dave
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-30-20, 06:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,505
Posted By gpdave

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Mine was modified by the previous owner. The paint is gone , the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-29-20, 07:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,505
Posted By gpdave

I am also looking for a set of calipers for my...

I am also looking for a set of calipers for my 1948 Carlton Continental.
I already have the levers.
Dave
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-19, 05:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 807
Posted By gpdave

Rustoration

Watch the one titled "vintage Claude Butler restoration". I love the look of the bike when he's done with it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-19, 07:03 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 17,246
Posted By gpdave

Kind of neat for a change

Got the Carlton up on the standhttps://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1600x1200/img_20190822_174206_b5bc78bdfff06a8409065adc69c4a0b8e9fa5167.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-19, 05:56 PM
Replies: 3,566
Views: 442,295
Posted By gpdave

Fiona queen of her realm

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-19, 05:12 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,529,019
Posted By gpdave

Not internal gearing but they are British

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I recently picked up a couple of British bikes that I believe to be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-19, 08:31 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 19,401
Posted By gpdave

Carlton Continental ?

I recently purchased what I believe is a1948 -1950 Carlton Continental from a fellow I know here in southern Oregon.
It has been modified some through the years but still has the original...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-17, 06:34 PM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 533,201
Posted By gpdave

1968?

This is a Super Course that I owned until just recently. I believe it is a 1968 or 1969 vintage.
Pretty much original, round hole Normandy hubs and the early GB stem.
Kinda cool but it was too big...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-17, 06:56 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,338
Posted By gpdave

I have a 1st gen Ralley on my most recent...

I have a 1st gen Ralley on my most recent acquisition and while I haven't put a lot of mile on it so far, I like it!
gpdave
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-17, 05:15 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,130,283
Posted By gpdave

Hey moto

As you might know the Stella facility had a bad fire right about the time you purchased your wife's bike then went out of business.
If you ever want to part with that saddle let me know.
gpdave
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-17, 08:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,336
Posted By gpdave

Thanks

Thanks to you as well Bicycle Addict.
Perhaps if enough folks see it eventually it will ring a bell with someone.
I will keep looking and in the meantime I'll keep riding.
gpdave
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-17, 08:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,336
Posted By gpdave

Thanks

Thanks non-fixie, Ill give them a try
gpdave
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-17, 08:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,336
Posted By gpdave

Thanks juvela

Thanks, I'll keep looking
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-17, 03:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,336
Posted By gpdave

Reassmembled

I reassmembled the bike and had it out for a ride this morning.
Very happy! I need to adjust the saddle and swap out the toeclips for some with straps but over all a great ride.
Now I am going to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-17, 07:45 PM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,130,283
Posted By gpdave

A couple of Stellas

Here are a couple of Stellas I have owned.
I am not sure what model the white one is, came with Valentino deraileurs and my first encounter with Solida cranks.
I no longer have this one, I sold it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-17, 08:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,857
Posted By gpdave

Grand Jubilee

I have what I believe is a '72 Grand jubilee.It has Huret Jubilee deraileures Stronlight cranks and Wieneminn Brakes.
It's in pieces right now waiting for a good paint job.
I actually got this bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-17, 08:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,111
Posted By gpdave

Heres what I could find

I scraped away a little of the crappy repaint on the bottom of the BB but the only numbers I could find were 56
On the inside each of the rear dropouts there is what appears to be a sideways 6 or 9...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-17, 08:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,111
Posted By gpdave

Anybody recognize this?

I picked up this frame with a lot of misc. frames and parts and do not recognize emblem in the seat stays.
Sorry about the quality of the pics attached, my tablet does not take very good shots.
It...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-17, 08:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,336
Posted By gpdave

More views

Here some more pics after I removed the forks, headset and bottom bracket (which is a Phil)
I could not see any holes where a head badge would have been, nor did i see any markings on the steerer....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-17, 06:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,336
Posted By gpdave

Thanks

I will try to get some better shots. Are there any particular areas I should concentrate on?
Forum: Introductions
07-10-17, 07:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 384
Posted By gpdave

Thank you!

Thank you RonH
I appreciate the help
gpdave
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-17, 07:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,336
Posted By gpdave

Help identifying vintage frame

Hello
I recently purchased a vintage roadbike off of CL here in Southern Oregon and am hoping someone here might be able to help me identify who built the frame.
I showed the bike to a fellow I...
Forum: Introductions
07-10-17, 06:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 384
Posted By gpdave

Hello from southern Oregon

Hello
My name is Dave
I have been an off and on roadbike fan since the early 1970s
I am however new to any type of forum so please excuse me if I seem confused at times.
I have been riding again...
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