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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-22, 10:14 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,759
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Campagnolo Ergo Shifters--totally a deal now!

Campagnolo Ergo Shifters--totally a deal now!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-21, 12:23 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,759
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

As a Bike Works patron and volunteer, $175 for a...

As a Bike Works patron and volunteer, $175 for a Veloce-equipped Bianchi in good shape is a bit low from them. That's usually a $250-300 buy. They do like to move the metal, so perhaps the seller (ad...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-20, 11:22 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,759
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Don't worry! It was a question made for humor,...

Don't worry! It was a question made for humor, and a bit of reality as that is the size frameset I ride. I didn't know Centurion made a frame that big until I looked hard at all their available...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-20, 02:15 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,759
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

No one here wants to point out that there is a...

No one here wants to point out that there is a 67cm Centurion in this list??? Man, this is the first I've seen in the wild, let alone a picture. So cool [so nerdy, RoS... :lol: ].
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-20, 11:42 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,759
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

And why are the levers so hard to squeeze!

And why are the levers so hard to squeeze!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-20, 09:10 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,759
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

:twitchy: Just...how...aghhh...I have no words...

:twitchy: Just...how...aghhh...I have no words...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-20, 01:49 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,759
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Did the seller dredge that out of the Patomac?...

Did the seller dredge that out of the Patomac? Looks like Campagnolo Victory from the looks of the crankset. So much face palm.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-20, 10:59 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,759
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

I hope I look that good when I'm that guy's age. ...

I hope I look that good when I'm that guy's age.

Weezer's debut album The Blue Album is 26 years old, which classifies as vintage in bike land. It's still a good, fresh sounding album to this guy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-20, 06:30 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,759
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

My guess is garage door or similar on-top-of-car...

My guess is garage door or similar on-top-of-car clearance issue at slow speed. $250 for parts is a killer, even if one wheel is toast. If both are fine, lotta bang for the buck.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-20, 03:04 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,759
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

I should have clarified my statement to say that...

I should have clarified my statement to say that "the owner could have swapped the fork because they thought that the carbon fiber fork would look cool/cooler."

Regardless, we can agree to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-20, 01:36 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,759
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

I love that idiom. Hysterical! I personally...

I love that idiom. Hysterical!

I personally think this bike is a stem (and bar) swap from looking cohesive. Who knows the fork replacement. They could have just wanted to modernize and have it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-19, 12:11 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,759
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

T-t-t-t-t-t-time traveling...

T-t-t-t-t-t-time traveling (https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/d/seattle-danish-bike-kildemoes-colibri/7021322150.html)! Or, "Beam me...sideways, Scotty???" :lol:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-19, 11:22 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,759
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

I can't believe the owner has functioning eyes....

I can't believe the owner has functioning eyes. Or any sense of honesty or integrity. Who will be the one to tell him the fork is bent to hell and back? Or that it should just be donated to a co-op,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-19, 08:32 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,759
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Thank you for the added context and follow up....

Thank you for the added context and follow up. His ad copy was lifted from a different website. Perhaps to an unsuspecting person--linking "a fine manganese molybendum" to a Jaguar E-Type, all why...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-19, 09:06 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,759
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Seller has dropped the price by $300. Smoked...

Seller has dropped the price by $300. Smoked chrome is replaced by a reference to paint. Maybe he saw our yammerings about it--new price seems much more reasonable. Subtract component prices and end...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-19, 11:58 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,759
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Yeah, super dumb. $1200 and pay for shipping,...

Yeah, super dumb. $1200 and pay for shipping, too. LOL. These always make no sense to me. "Ultegra 8-speed" build, get the speeds right, seller. 9-speed. Not even complete. Doesn't advertise it's a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-19, 04:28 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,759
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

This is my M.O. as well. The effort of emailing,...

This is my M.O. as well. The effort of emailing, and emailing intelligently, culls the herd of flakes and irritants significantly. I will still get very slow-to-respond people on occasion, but their...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-19, 09:11 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,759
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

x1000! These frames were often ~4k brand new...

x1000!

These frames were often ~4k brand new from what I remember. ANY Renovo frame in decent shape should be worth just the asking price of the seller alone! Yeah, it's got (IMO) crap or wacky...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-19, 12:31 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,759
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Yeah, that's a $225-250 bike in most decent...

Yeah, that's a $225-250 bike in most decent markets. $415 is for very nice higher volume and well-spec'd downtube shifter bikes or entry-level brifter bikes that are ready to roll.

The best...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-18, 01:51 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,759
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

The fork has always looked good to me. That's as...

The fork has always looked good to me. That's as aligned as it can be. Now that Trek 620 that another BF'er was thinking of checking out--that had a cranked out fork that looked like someone jumped...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-18, 12:08 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,759
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

There's a guy that's had a nice dark grey...

There's a guy that's had a nice dark grey Motobecane frameset for sale for at least two years with the price at $180. It's time to come down, bro. My stuff may be on there for some time, but the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-18, 02:57 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,759
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

I don't even think they make an iPhone app that...

I don't even think they make an iPhone app that does that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-18, 11:57 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,759
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Though when that car in question is a freaking...

Though when that car in question is a freaking Acura NSX(!!!!) I'm gonna have to not agree...I love NSX's, even if my 6x (at least) cheaper Camaro Z28 is faster than the original 3.0L cars [in a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-18, 09:29 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,759
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

madpogue too. Desecration of the flag. Not good. ...

madpogue too. Desecration of the flag. Not good.

Price is too high, for on-topic's sake.

[Edit: I contacted the seller and politely encouraged him to pick up the flag, clean it up, and either...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-18, 01:40 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,759
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

The camera work was superb. Funny video.

The camera work was superb. Funny video.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-18, 12:20 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,759
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

It is indeed in good shape. The seller's...

It is indeed in good shape. The seller's commentary is appreciated, as there is good life advice, though you can certainly tell it's written by someone who's lived a few years. What is now $550 for a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-18, 05:38 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,759
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

About 180 mph faster than you would on a good...

About 180 mph faster than you would on a good solo ride? :lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-18, 10:04 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,759
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Heh! Reminds me of: ...

Heh! Reminds me of:

http://www.fangshuicanines.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dog-stretching-down1.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-18, 02:27 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,759
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Steel is real! Real BENT. :lol: /poor thing....

Steel is real! Real BENT. :lol:

/poor thing. :(
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-18, 06:04 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,759
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

For all the wrongs that is a non-stock and...

For all the wrongs that is a non-stock and potentially incorrectly-oriented fork, the gesture of the fork blades now is actually quite elegant. Certainly much more so than its clever modern (and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-18, 12:14 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,759
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

It's amazing that there is, you know, like, a...

It's amazing that there is, you know, like, a WALL five feet away to lean the bike up against. Mega shaky camera with a partial shot, and that was "good enough." People, man, get it together....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-18, 11:39 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,759
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

I wish Ross bikes were a little more prolific, or...

I wish Ross bikes were a little more prolific, or rather, their Signature line was. Great bikes, even if the BB droop was track bike-like at 58mm like my Signature 294S was. Craftsmanship was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-18, 12:59 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,759
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

I agree. Fun color, at least.

I agree. Fun color, at least.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-17, 02:02 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,759
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

https://images.craigslist.org/00B0B_kiNqGH3X2Mv_60...

https://images.craigslist.org/00B0B_kiNqGH3X2Mv_600x450.jpg

It's only bike that asks either "Can you find all the triangles in my frame?" (there are 3,847 BTW), or "Name all 17 geometric shapes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-17, 09:18 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,759
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

This entry, I believe, falls more into the "sigh"...

This entry, I believe, falls more into the "sigh" or "sad" category.

1967 Schwinn Paramount...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-17, 09:14 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,759
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Lol! I think both people would at least have to...

Lol! I think both people would at least have to put hands on bars simultaneously. Mixte rider on first (lightly), maybe leaning inward slightly. Other person on, full weight, adjust and go. I think...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-17, 12:07 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,759
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Self-explanatory....

Self-explanatory. (https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/bik/d/rail-bike-rail-runner/6306687677.html) Could be fun?

https://images.craigslist.org/00o0o_3OHcHvY0S5E_1200x900.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-17, 09:33 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,759
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Now I know the song and reference. Though, nice...

Now I know the song and reference. Though, nice roast job on my car. "My Z28 is plenty fast!" :lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-17, 12:31 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,759
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Positron--gotta count for something, right??? ...

Positron--gotta count for something, right???

I think I'll stick to the four-wheeled Trans-Am. Those are pretty cool.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-17, 12:37 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,759
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

This sort of thing never fails, does it? Super...

This sort of thing never fails, does it? Super stupid, and a deal breaker for many. The detail/car wash guy in me says he didn't even wipe it down, let alone try and shine it up (presentation...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-17, 02:47 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,759
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

I have one of these critters. Pretty cool and...

I have one of these critters. Pretty cool and quite smooth. Old springs make for middling chain tension and chain suck. The two methods of getting that cable properly to the RD cable clamp bolt were...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-17, 11:17 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,759
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

You know what? I like this guy already. So...

You know what? I like this guy already. So pleasing to see all parts cleaned, arranged, and labeled! Certainly many levels above the don't-care-a-lick guys who do this sort of thing. Makes this heart...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-17, 01:29 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,759
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

You should see pickup truck owners who take...

You should see pickup truck owners who take 'pictures' of their trucks to be sold. You'll want to throw your computer out of the window...

/wants a truck /actually, wants a modern El Camino...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-17, 01:00 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,759
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

660s are rare birds, so a $350 asking price is a...

660s are rare birds, so a $350 asking price is a good deal certainly. It'd be gone in Portland or Seattle pretty quickly. I'd love a 660...in the even rarer 65cm size they could be made with!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-17, 10:03 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,759
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

I believe it already has been, but don't worry....

I believe it already has been, but don't worry. The thing is still for sale! Looks decent minus the stem.

BTW your "Nitto Technomic, eat your heart out!" line had me absolutely rolling! So true!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-17, 11:07 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,759
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

"An elephant never forgets!"...

"An elephant never forgets!" (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1980s-Trek-2000-12-Speed-51cm-Easton-Aluminum-Triathlon-Bike-Shimano-600-/272129293575?hash=item3f5c2b7d07:g:864AAOSwzgRWumT-)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-17, 06:23 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,759
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

The first two pictures (the first, seems like a...

The first two pictures (the first, seems like a video) are factory, with the third being a picture of a front wheel with a fender. The background and picture angle are haphazard, suggesting this is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-03-17, 02:28 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,759
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Looks like the last picture is of the...

Looks like the last picture is of the bike...well, the front wheel... :rolleyes:

We hear/read "perfect working order" and all I think is "needs new brake and shift cables and housings all around...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-16, 11:51 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,759
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Very frustrating--I've come across it before. I...

Very frustrating--I've come across it before. I personally only put up ads with email only to weed out the super non-commitals. I make it a point to check email regularly, but am always perplexed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-16, 11:01 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,759
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

The shifters are Campagnolo Ergos of some...

The shifters are Campagnolo Ergos of some version. 8-speed, lower level that looks like Mirage due to the black shift lever. The photography is so poor they cut off the other shifter (with its inside...
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