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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-16-24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 71
Posted By Mountain Mitch

Mid 80s Billato Super Corsa

I’m looking at a mid-80s Bilatto for $900 CAN (about $700US). SLX tubing, super record group set, sew-on tires. Interestingly, the owner has a note from Roberto Billato indicating he has no idea how...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-13-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 207
Posted By Mountain Mitch

In my search for comfort I came across this...

In my search for comfort I came across this lacing chart from the deep dark internet. Perhaps it will help with the instep issue....
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-13-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 207
Posted By Mountain Mitch

Wide Flat MTB Shoe Recommendations

I’m in search of that elusive ‘wide flat MTB shoe’. I know Shimano makes a (achingly expensive, mostly unavailable) wide shoe. Are there any other flats that you guys with wide feet, narrow heels...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,159
Posted By Mountain Mitch

And, back on topic: ...

And, back on topic:
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Forum: Touring
04-01-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,202
Posted By Mountain Mitch

Flats for me but, as many have advised, you’ve...

Flats for me but, as many have advised, you’ve got to figure out what works for you as it’s just a question of preference and each has its advantages.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 11:37 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,829
Posted By Mountain Mitch

In my experience, fly ANA if you want to take...

In my experience, fly ANA if you want to take your bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-23, 04:24 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,934
Posted By Mountain Mitch

I see Condor listed but not their badge. ...

I see Condor listed but not their badge.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-23, 08:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 596
Posted By Mountain Mitch

Great suggestion. I love Kootenay Lake. ...

Great suggestion. I love Kootenay Lake.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-23, 06:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 596
Posted By Mountain Mitch

Marinoni Special with Deore XTR

I just purchased an early 90s Marinoni Special (serial #21503) that the original owner’s widow tells me was custom made to her husband’s specifications as a touring bike. She told me he toured...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-27-23, 02:42 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,380
Posted By Mountain Mitch

What is technical to one rider may not be to...

What is technical to one rider may not be to another. I will still occasionally ride something I consider technical but I don’t seek it out. On the other hand, living in the heart of the mountains...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-23, 12:06 PM
Replies: 1,768
Views: 239,729
Posted By Mountain Mitch

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Spot the ‘real person’ at the bus stop. Shikoku...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-23, 05:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,223
Posted By Mountain Mitch

Thanks for all the info. In the end I decided...

Thanks for all the info. In the end I decided against the bike since it was 2-4 cm too large and there were a few condition issues I wasn’t satisfied with.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-23, 09:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,223
Posted By Mountain Mitch

A couple of photos, ...

A couple of photos,

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-23, 09:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,223
Posted By Mountain Mitch

Plum Vainqueur

I’ve come across a local ad for a Plum Vainqueur and I know nothing about these bikes. This one is a nice looking bike but kind of a Frankenbike with Columbus tubes, hubs, BB, Shimano Deore rear...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-11-23, 08:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,105
Posted By Mountain Mitch

Take this for what it’s worth: I’m pretty sure...

Take this for what it’s worth: I’m pretty sure (!) they’re 650s.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-23, 10:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 749
Posted By Mountain Mitch

I didn’t know that when I started this thread....

I didn’t know that when I started this thread. However, I realized that when I searched the link provided by Chinghis. I agree with the comment in that post that this must have been a precursor to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-07-23, 12:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,105
Posted By Mountain Mitch

I have that type of chrome fork on my Cramerotti...

I have that type of chrome fork on my Cramerotti so I strongly suspect it’s original. It is made by Columbus. Tullio Cramerotti typically spec’ed his bike with Columbus frames and Campagnolo...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-23, 12:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 749
Posted By Mountain Mitch

A First For Me

At my age you don’t get too many ‘well, that’s a first’ moments, but browsing my local bike ads today gave me one. A ‘Buddy Bike’ is for sale. I’d never seen one before. I assumed it was home made...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-23, 02:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 843
Posted By Mountain Mitch

I rode the Shiminami Kaido and to Shikoku a few...

I rode the Shiminami Kaido and to Shikoku a few years ago. You cross seven bridges. Your photo of the circular roadway reminded me of the approach to the final, and longest, bridge....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-23, 01:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 584
Posted By Mountain Mitch

Tire Size on Road bike Rims

I just bought a Mongoose Omega. It is a fairly stoutly built road bike that I intend to modify to use as a touring bike. It currently has 23 mm tires. It has plenty of room to size up but I don’t...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-22-22, 09:17 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,641
Posted By Mountain Mitch

Just so I’m clear, is the shop in Portland? I...

Just so I’m clear, is the shop in Portland? I have friends who live near Portland who might be willing to pick something up for me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-01-22, 08:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 914
Posted By Mountain Mitch

Yeah, I say so! I spend a lot of time in Tokyo....

Yeah, I say so! I spend a lot of time in Tokyo. Do you have evidence to the contrary?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-30-22, 06:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 914
Posted By Mountain Mitch

There are parking garages and other ‘pay’n park’...

There are parking garages and other ‘pay’n park’ spots for bikes - or, there’s that fence that you can lean your bike on for free, though it does say ‘no bikes’….
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-30-22, 01:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 914
Posted By Mountain Mitch

The Fate of Illegally Parked Bikes in Tokyo

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The dread ‘bike truck’ cometh!
Now, if you can...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-14-22, 09:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 405
Posted By Mountain Mitch

I’m not sure what ‘French threads’ mean with...

I’m not sure what ‘French threads’ mean with regard to pedals. Can you clarify? Would these fit Shimano cranks?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-22, 11:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 455
Posted By Mountain Mitch

I think you’re right. There is no name but there...

I think you’re right. There is no name but there is an M on the end of it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-22, 05:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 455
Posted By Mountain Mitch

Thanks for the information about the shifters and...

Thanks for the information about the shifters and the fork. I took the bike for a short ride and I was impressed by how smooth it was and how well the indexed grip shifters work! Now, if I can just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-22, 03:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 455
Posted By Mountain Mitch

The frame and paint show no signs whatsoever of...

The frame and paint show no signs whatsoever of front impact damage - although with the replacement fork I was suspicious. Thanks for the lead on tracking down the fork maker. The shifters are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-22, 02:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 455
Posted By Mountain Mitch

What Did I Buy

A local sold me a Specialized Allez for $100 CAD. It looks to be mid-90s, lugged frame. It’s in good shape overall. It’s completely spec’ed out with Dura-Ace, including the hubs of the Mavic wheels....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-19-22, 11:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,784
Posted By Mountain Mitch

As with so many nutritional issues, you’ve gotta...

As with so many nutritional issues, you’ve gotta go with what works for you. The lime/lemon (fructose, not sucrose) does it for me but I know you could enhance the effect with a tiny bit of salt in...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-18-22, 09:02 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,784
Posted By Mountain Mitch

Electrolytes allow your body to rehydrate much...

Electrolytes allow your body to rehydrate much more quickly than pure water. Having said that, natural sources of electrolytes are generally better for you than the commercial concoctions which are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-22, 06:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,870
Posted By Mountain Mitch

Nice find! I wonder how they ended up in Campbell...

Nice find! I wonder how they ended up in Campbell River?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-22, 09:27 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,117,944
Posted By Mountain Mitch

Legnano in Spokane for $850 including top end...

Legnano in Spokane for $850 including top end bike bag:
https://spokane.craigslist.org/bik/d/spokane-vintage-bike-legnano-olimpliade/7505660524.html
...
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
04-07-22, 09:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,310
Posted By Mountain Mitch

Here’s a couple of photos of my mid to late 70s...

Here’s a couple of photos of my mid to late 70s Cramerotti,
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-22, 07:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 624
Posted By Mountain Mitch

Can’t seem to download a photo.

Can’t seem to download a photo.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-22, 05:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 624
Posted By Mountain Mitch

Thanks for the great information. I’ll take it...

Thanks for the great information. I’ll take it for a ride before I decide for sure.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-22, 09:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 624
Posted By Mountain Mitch

Condor Acciaio

I have a chance to buy a Condor Acciaio for about $350 USD. It has Columbus Max tubes and Chorus derailleur. It is a perfectly grotesque blue-fade-to-purple. I’m not familiar with the brand. Any...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-22, 09:23 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,721
Posted By Mountain Mitch

I’d recommend following up on the Giant Sedona....

I’d recommend following up on the Giant Sedona. Sounds like what you’re after at a good price. But, of course, check it out: condition, size, components.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-21, 08:16 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,515
Posted By Mountain Mitch

I sold my fat bike since I can’t take enough time...

I sold my fat bike since I can’t take enough time off skiing to ride it.
So I’m down to 5. But I also maintain my wife’s two - just to be 😊.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-03-21, 09:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,861
Posted By Mountain Mitch

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Big rattler on the trail...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-06-21, 06:30 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,154
Posted By Mountain Mitch

I frequently encounter black bears while mountain...

I frequently encounter black bears while mountain biking. I’ve never had a hostile encounter although one was aggressive in the sense that he would not back down and run away for a while. When hiking...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-06-21, 02:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,611
Posted By Mountain Mitch

Depends on where the author is or is referring...

Depends on where the author is or is referring to. We count on people being able to ‘translate’ - or look it up. I speak ‘C’. The US responses are in ‘F’.

Just in case you don’t know the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-29-21, 07:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,611
Posted By Mountain Mitch

Warmish

40’ yesterday, 41’ today! And I’m at 1100+m. Only riding is before 9AM.. because we’re in the ‘north’ and on a mountain very few people have any A/C. Basically we’re surviving the daytime heat by...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-13-21, 08:27 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,929
Posted By Mountain Mitch

The problem is either circulatory or...

The problem is either circulatory or neurological. More likely neurological. The main constriction points for nerve supply to the hands are: nerve root compression, thoracic outlet, wrist/carpal...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-25-21, 06:10 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,777
Posted By Mountain Mitch

More runs is one thing - going further is...

More runs is one thing - going further is another. You make a valid point about trucks vs ebikes. But, my view is that people should just ride their bike up and down with the use of an engine or a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-24-21, 03:51 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,777
Posted By Mountain Mitch

To me they’re all ‘motorbikes’. I have always...

To me they’re all ‘motorbikes’.
I have always been concerned about the effect of mountain biking on natural ecosystems. I ride the backcountry but I am aware that mere human presence has a fairly...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-23-21, 02:45 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,777
Posted By Mountain Mitch

Do Ebike’s Rule the Mountains?

Around here (SE BC) they sure seem to. Five years ago, all the hardcore mountain bikers scorned ebikes and they were generally prohibited on the trail. Three years ago they got access to almost all...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-22-21, 08:55 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 14,335
Posted By Mountain Mitch

Tried it. Didn’t like it. Went back to tubes. ...

Tried it. Didn’t like it. Went back to tubes.

I think the determining factor is whether you ride in a desert or area where you frequently flat due to small, sharp objects (cactus spines, goatheads...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-01-21, 08:25 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 11,343
Posted By Mountain Mitch

The one car I continue to regret parting with was...

The one car I continue to regret parting with was a 1967 (?) Honda S600. I bought it for $350. Used it for a summer and asked my mother to sell it for what I paid - which she did. Now I see Jay Leno...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-30-21, 09:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,052
Posted By Mountain Mitch

Definitely a member of the Fifty Plus (50+) club!

Definitely a member of the Fifty Plus (50+) club!
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