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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-22, 03:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 691
Posted By dolbydj

I know people love their Miyata's but the 310 was...

I know people love their Miyata's but the 310 was the third from bottom in the line in 1985 and the CFR 1 was top of it's line about 7 years later. I'm biased as I have 2 CFR's and we always lusted...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-21, 07:44 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 16,068
Posted By dolbydj

This Velosport was my first Covid lock down...

This Velosport was my first Covid lock down project. I didn't do too much, just clean, grease, and cables. But still spent over 30 hours and sold it in Toronto last year for $650 CAD.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-21, 07:04 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 28,841
Posted By dolbydj

I have a 980C and a CFR3. I have measured here...

I have a 980C and a CFR3. I have measured here before and remember the CFR3 is a half inch thicker in circumference. The rear triangle is a cosmetic layer. If I recall, during some late surfing,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-21, 06:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,170
Posted By dolbydj

That is Fancy!! Looks great! I much prefer this...

That is Fancy!! Looks great! I much prefer this era and type of unique bike as opposed to really pricey basic stuff. What year is it from?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-21, 07:56 PM
Replies: 387
Views: 41,468
Posted By dolbydj

That is the one! Thanks, but I think it's a bit...

That is the one! Thanks, but I think it's a bit too rough for me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-21, 09:34 PM
Replies: 387
Views: 41,468
Posted By dolbydj

Hi Krakhaus, would you happen to have a blue...

Hi Krakhaus, would you happen to have a blue Swatch from around 1985 with Navy signal flags? I lost mine years ago, but still have a few other ones around. Yours looks Great!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-21, 07:08 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 88,355
Posted By dolbydj

Wow Dayles, that's a Supernice Miele!! Is it...

Wow Dayles, that's a Supernice Miele!! Is it originally bought in New Zealand? The Superbe Pro group looks great! I just gave away a crank, but it wasn't nearly as shiny as yours.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-24-21, 12:22 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,606
Posted By dolbydj

1988 PDM Concorde SLX C-Record Delta

Sorry I don't have better pics yet. Kinda stunned that I have one of my grail bikes in my house! I just got it from a former store mechanic that ordered it in 1988. It is a PDM Concorde Squadra...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-21, 04:23 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 88,355
Posted By dolbydj

The Gara is really a nice bike! I had it at my...

The Gara is really a nice bike! I had it at my house for a few years in the 90’s. It had Cromor and 1st year Shimano tri-color. Everything worked well with SLR brakes, SIS, etc. Geometry was very...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-21, 07:37 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,328
Posted By dolbydj

Yes, Steel Charlie, my 1994 105 parts are all in...

Yes, Steel Charlie, my 1994 105 parts are all in pieces waiting for some kind of white pearl paint or powder coat. Lol! I have never done this before and the brakes are especially troublesome. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-21, 07:18 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 88,355
Posted By dolbydj

My cousin had one of those blue Miele's. About...

My cousin had one of those blue Miele's. About $425 in 1986 from Cyclepath on Danforth. A lower level bike that was on sale before all bikes came in with indexed shifting / SLR / or Biopace. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-21, 05:47 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,328
Posted By dolbydj

I bought NOS white RX100 hoods for my bike and it...

I bought NOS white RX100 hoods for my bike and it really only took 3 weeks for them to feel gummy and turn grey. Unfortunately, the rubber is around 30 years old. Anyone recommend a replacement...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-21, 02:10 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,328
Posted By dolbydj

Timely thread! I never got my Sante group set so...

Timely thread! I never got my Sante group set so I am painting a 105SC group white. We will see how it turns out, lol! The Sante is fairly difficult to find in good condition. I have some RX 100...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-21, 08:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,002
Posted By dolbydj

Here is my pic with the Cane Creek universal...

Here is my pic with the Cane Creek universal hoods. Doesn't look the best from the front, but the grip is spot on and doesn't move. Allows you to ride the bike until you find the proper set up. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-21, 08:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,002
Posted By dolbydj

On my retro Cadex, I went with NOS 1990 Shimano...

On my retro Cadex, I went with NOS 1990 Shimano 105 brake levers and NOS white hoods. They didn't last a few rides without getting dirty. Pretty grey now with under 500 kms. The 30 year old rubber...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-21, 08:08 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,592
Posted By dolbydj

I emailed the OP about 2 months ago about the...

I emailed the OP about 2 months ago about the Dura Ace AX hoods and he said they weren't ready yet. I went with the Cane Creek universal hoods and they fit the grips pretty well but will show the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-21, 10:06 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 28,841
Posted By dolbydj

I have both a 980 and CFR3 and found the CFR3...

I have both a 980 and CFR3 and found the CFR3 about .5cm thicker in circumference on the main tubes. Also, the weave on my rear triangle on the CFR3 may just be a pattern as I think it is actually...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-21, 08:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,357
Posted By dolbydj

It could be a Lupa. Some stores had partially...

It could be a Lupa. Some stores had partially mixed parts based on older stock, etc. I think the Lupa was full 105, but I don't think your rear derailer is. It could be that they just had left...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-21, 08:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,189
Posted By dolbydj

We are big Miele fans here in Toronto. I love...

We are big Miele fans here in Toronto. I love that pink frame as I had a pink white fade Alfa bike in 1988. But, it's way expensive for what it is. Miele was a more of a volume mid - low range...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-21, 08:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,449
Posted By dolbydj

Thank you for the post! I was in France a few...

Thank you for the post! I was in France a few times over the last couple of years and now look for TVT's and Looks on Leboincoin. I have been a big fan of these since the mid - 80's and have 3...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-20, 09:57 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 16,068
Posted By dolbydj

There is a really nice 55 cm Tsunoda with super...

There is a really nice 55 cm Tsunoda with super clean 600AX on Cyclo Retro on Facebook. I think it's in Greece for $1000.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-20, 06:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,907
Posted By dolbydj

Very Nice! Not easy to get all those white and...

Very Nice! Not easy to get all those white and red parts. I'm not a good wrench and am afraid to get a Vitus due to it's french nature and age. I settled on 2 Giant Cadex's with the similiar...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-25-20, 07:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,359
Posted By dolbydj

More pics bump! I hope you all got some Campy for...

More pics bump! I hope you all got some Campy for Christmas !!
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/480x640/img_1860_d27e40941cc96c2940824d486690e840a549b6d0.jpg...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-20-20, 09:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,359
Posted By dolbydj

23" 1981 Aero 600AX Velosport $600

SOLD - Thank you All


23 inch 1981 Velo Sport Super Aero with 600AX and Tange Aero tubing.

Full group with bottle, stem, seat post, brakes, callipers, shifters, hubs, crank, pedals, front...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-20, 09:50 AM
Replies: 262
Views: 88,355
Posted By dolbydj

I'm just looking for a grail bike for me. I...

I'm just looking for a grail bike for me. I remember studying a one page fold out brochure that had full group listings, weights, etc. I had a 1987 Uno which was $325 CAD and a 1988 Alfa was $500. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-20, 10:32 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 88,355
Posted By dolbydj

Does anybody have the Miele catalog listings for...

Does anybody have the Miele catalog listings for around 1987-1991? I had 2 Miele's in the 1980's and often look for higher end models in small sizes. But, it would be helpful is someone had the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-29-16, 07:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,537
Posted By dolbydj

524138 I have a 2013 Giant Rapid 2 and it's...

524138
I have a 2013 Giant Rapid 2 and it's quite fast for a hybrid. Surprisingly, it looks very similar to the 2016. It's a great bike for all around use, but I only ride on city or paved roads. ...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-12-16, 07:17 AM
Replies: 549
Views: 255,984
Posted By dolbydj

Sorry We4ponsgr4de, is that actually the same...

Sorry We4ponsgr4de, is that actually the same bike? I was considering refinishing my black Giant Defy. Was it resprayed?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-11-16, 05:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,633
Posted By dolbydj

Do you know the weight of the bikes? I have...

Do you know the weight of the bikes?

I have found a similiar result with my 2011 Giant Defy Composite (road) and 2012 Giant Rapid (hybrid). Both are 20 and 22 lbs without pedals. I'm now looking...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-13-15, 06:50 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 31,611
Posted By dolbydj

464181 2012 Giant Rapid 2 small @ 23.6 lbs ...

464181

2012 Giant Rapid 2 small @ 23.6 lbs

464182

For comparison: 2012 Giant Defy Composite 3 @ 20.3 lbs
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-19-15, 09:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,101
Posted By dolbydj

I see that you are in the U.K. where the Rapid is...

I see that you are in the U.K. where the Rapid is still available. It is no longer sold in North America and was only carried for a few years here. It is suppose to be very similar if not the same...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-19-15, 08:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,101
Posted By dolbydj

446118 I have a 2012 Rapid 2 and it's an...

446118

I have a 2012 Rapid 2 and it's an excellent bike! I previously had a 2009 FCR 3 which was great too but I do notice better shock dampening due to the carbon fork and seat post. It was a...
Forum: Commuting
04-06-15, 08:57 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 19,945
Posted By dolbydj

Yes, mostly light and step through. With the...

Yes, mostly light and step through. With the size of bottom brackets and oversize tubes now a days, it doesn't need to be a tank. The Silverback Starke is on sale for $580 US. I think that's a...
Forum: Commuting
04-06-15, 03:44 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 19,945
Posted By dolbydj

Thanks for the bike holder idea! I did find this...

Thanks for the bike holder idea! I did find this Silverback Starke is kinda what I'm looking for: Silverback Starke USB ? City/Hybrid Bike | Silverback...
Forum: Commuting
04-05-15, 06:42 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 19,945
Posted By dolbydj

Thanks Jade! Something less than 25 lbs would be...

Thanks Jade! Something less than 25 lbs would be great. She is a new rider and currently rides my Giant Rapid 2, which is a kinda like a flat bar racing hybrid. Also, I have 2 flights of stairs to...
Forum: Commuting
04-04-15, 09:02 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 19,945
Posted By dolbydj

Hey guys, can you recommend some higher end step...

Hey guys, can you recommend some higher end step through bikes for my girlfriend? I'm thinking of a 2015 Specialized Elite Step Through. A 1 piece carbon bike would be cool too. Thanks in advance!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-31-13, 08:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,172
Posted By dolbydj

Both bikes look great! Especially the BMC. Any...

Both bikes look great! Especially the BMC. Any idea how much they weigh?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-11-13, 09:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,598
Posted By dolbydj

Those pics are sweet!! Great color co-ordination...

Those pics are sweet!! Great color co-ordination and part choices. 17lbs is very good without sacrificing anything. The MSRP for that bike would be over $4000 here in Toronto
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-09-13, 07:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,582
Posted By dolbydj

That bike is in great shape! The serial number...

That bike is in great shape! The serial number should be stamped on the bottom bracket when you turn the bike upside down, near the crank. I have only received generic bike manuals with my bikes...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-29-13, 01:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 943
Posted By dolbydj

I am in your shoes as well! I bought my...

I am in your shoes as well! I bought my childhood dream of a carbon bike, but only ride it occasionally. I love the flat bar feel of my previous Giant FCR and now Rapid. All I can say is: don't...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-29-13, 12:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,367
Posted By dolbydj

I'm no expert, but recently cross shopped hybrids...

I'm no expert, but recently cross shopped hybrids before buying. I like Giant myself and have a Defy Composite and Rapid 2. They make their own carbon frames and parts, and their manufacturing...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-29-13, 10:43 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,135
Posted By dolbydj

Sweet work guys!! Now I want a carbon stem and...

Sweet work guys!! Now I want a carbon stem and bars. Any store recommendations?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-29-13, 10:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,773
Posted By dolbydj

Yes, the Rapid is very similiar to the Defy. ...

Yes, the Rapid is very similiar to the Defy. Only the top tube is longer, but it still feels fairly upright. Also, the Defy Composite 3 weighs almost 20lbs, the Rapid 2 is 22lbs, and the FCR 3 was...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-29-13, 03:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,773
Posted By dolbydj

I sold the FCR and it's kinda hard to ride the...

I sold the FCR and it's kinda hard to ride the road bike in downtown Toronto. We have almost 4 million people now with many new drivers, streetcar tracks, and potholes from Canadian winters. The...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-28-13, 08:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,773
Posted By dolbydj

My New Rapid 2 vs Old FCR 3

I love it!! It's great, a bit lighter than the FCR and the carbon forks and seatpost does help dampen a little. Also changed to 28c tires as opposed to 32c on the old one and 25c stock....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-12, 07:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,417
Posted By dolbydj

Hi Rbloem, I have posted about my 2012 Giant...

Hi Rbloem,
I have posted about my 2012 Giant Composite 3 http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/759135-2012-Giant-Defy-Composite-3-Pics?highlight=Defy+composite
And also have a 2007 Giant FCR 3...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-11, 09:21 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,091
Posted By dolbydj

I just got my 2012 Giant Defy Composite 3 for...

I just got my 2012 Giant Defy Composite 3 for $1450 CDN. It's probably cheaper in the states.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-11, 04:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,265
Posted By dolbydj

I just got a 2012 Defy Composite 3 and it really...

I just got a 2012 Defy Composite 3 and it really isn't that plush. You still lean over a lot, it's just the rear wheel is further back. You may want to look at a carbon Cirrus or Rapid considering...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-11, 07:15 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,626
Posted By dolbydj

214417 I just got these for my new bike. I have...

214417 I just got these for my new bike. I have ridden Looks about 20 years ago, but these are great! They are basic Wellgo pedals and Shimano SH AM45 shoes. They work fine and won't look too out...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-11, 05:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,763
Posted By dolbydj

Yes, they can make minimalist like a Bowery or...

Yes, they can make minimalist like a Bowery or brand the hell out of the bike. One thing I didn't love were the graphics. I just don't think the look will last. Some of the fixies had great clean...
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