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03-18-24, 07:50 PM
Replies: 489
Views: 151,415
Posted By rjhammett

Here is the tiny 1981 Holdsworth Special that I...

Here is the tiny 1981 Holdsworth Special that I purchased today. The crankset is Avocet, the hubs are Avocet and the rims are Ambrosio. The rest of the components are pretty much lower end. I plan on...
03-12-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 780
Posted By rjhammett

Lugs and rear derailleur stop looks very similar...

Lugs and rear derailleur stop looks very similar to my '72 Professional. I am curious whether there is chrome under the powder coat where mine has chrome.
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03-03-24, 04:04 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 5,379
Posted By rjhammett

I am getting up in years and don't want my kids...

I am getting up in years and don't want my kids to have to deal with disposing of my bikes. In the last year I have sold 10 'keepers'. All were pretty high end vintage steel. I have 6 bikes left. I...
02-09-24, 06:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,137
Posted By rjhammett

Glad to see oyhers are adding some keepers to...

Glad to see oyhers are adding some keepers to their collection of bike. In 2023 I got rid of some of my keepers. I sold the following in 2023: Centurion Ironman 'Miami Vice', Tommasini Super...
02-06-24, 09:39 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 7,306
Posted By rjhammett

On both crank arms the cracks were on the end...

On both crank arms the cracks were on the end where they bolt to the bottom bracket. Cracked from the front side to the back side of the crank.
01-13-24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 486
Posted By rjhammett

These came off a Suntour Superbe Pro or Sprint...

These came off a Suntour Superbe Pro or Sprint wheelset.

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11-27-23, 08:08 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,291
Posted By rjhammett

N-?: Bikes Gone From Your Collection in 2023

2023 was the year for me to drastically reduce my bike collection. I sold the following 'keepers' in 2023: Centurion Ironman 'Miami Vice', Tommasini Super Prestige, Falcon San Remo, Tommaso TSX,...
10-30-23, 02:22 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,762
Posted By rjhammett

It is a tie between these two for most expensive...

It is a tie between these two for most expensive bike since I paid the same amount for each of them. I bought them for a very good price. I sold the Colnago yesterday.
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,967
Posted By rjhammett

It is ready to go but I think I will wait until...

It is ready to go but I think I will wait until spring to advertise it to hopefully generate more interest. I didn't have my Colnago advertised as it was a repeat customer asking if I had more bikes...
Replies: 28
Views: 1,967
Posted By rjhammett

I have sold about 10 of my bikes in the last 5...

I have sold about 10 of my bikes in the last 5 months. Today I sold my Colnago Master PIU Decor to someone that drove 250 miles to pick it up. This same person purchased my Pinarello Montello about a...
Replies: 28
Views: 1,967
Posted By rjhammett

The $500 asking price is definitely more than...

The $500 asking price is definitely more than what I would pay for that frame. Not crazy about repaints and the green color does nothing for me. I have purchased a few frames with original paint and...
10-17-23, 02:32 PM
Replies: 22,281
Views: 4,613,053
Posted By rjhammett

Saw this on Farcebook Marketplace. According to...

Saw this on Farcebook Marketplace. According to the seller "Small dent on down tube - Just cosmetic, does not impact the frame.
No bends or breaks." That is the largest "small dent" I have seen in...
10-15-23, 04:14 PM
Replies: 6,479
Views: 756,757
Posted By rjhammett

Supposedly there is a difference between 9 speed...

Supposedly there is a difference between 9 speed and 10 speed adjusters according to the Campy site. Thanks for checking for me.
10-15-23, 10:23 AM
Replies: 6,479
Views: 756,757
Posted By rjhammett

Thanks for the link since I now know the exact...

Thanks for the link since I now know the exact part number I need. I did get the groupset for a pittance. Once you add in the shipping and tax it is more than half of what I paid for the whole...
Replies: 14
Views: 1,121
Posted By rjhammett

Other than the saddle, seat post and tires it is...

Other than the saddle, seat post and tires it is all original as it was raced. I am a US retiree and that is one of the reasons I am selling off some of my bikes and components. I don't want my kids...
10-14-23, 07:29 PM
Replies: 6,479
Views: 756,757
Posted By rjhammett

The part I am looking for isn't C&V but I have...

The part I am looking for isn't C&V but I have plenty of C&V parts to trade. I am looking for the rear derailleur shift cable adjuster for a 10 speed Campy Veloce derailleur. I could buy a new one...
Replies: 14
Views: 1,121
Posted By rjhammett

Merckx Motorola Team Bike Value

I am in the process of selling off a number of my bikes. I am a little stumped on the value of my Motorola Team bike that I may put up for sale. It is an actual team bike (Michel Zanoli). It is a MX...
10-06-23, 03:42 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 7,306
Posted By rjhammett

Stronglight 93 crank arms. I just threw them out....

Stronglight 93 crank arms. I just threw them out. The non drive side had multiple hairline cracks and the drive side had a single crack. It would have been the death of certain body parts had I been...
10-04-23, 08:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 725
Posted By rjhammett

I am going to put a couple more bikes up for sale...

I am going to put a couple more bikes up for sale in the spring including the Tommasini.
10-04-23, 12:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 725
Posted By rjhammett

My great-great-grandchildren won't be...

My great-great-grandchildren won't be disappointed. I will leave them my De Rosa, my two Merckx and my Holdsworth.
10-04-23, 12:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 725
Posted By rjhammett

It did. I owned it for 5 days. Nice looking bike...

It did. I owned it for 5 days. Nice looking bike but at 30 lbs. it was a tank.
10-03-23, 12:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 665
Posted By rjhammett

Back when I was 63 I weighed 193 pounds and I...

Back when I was 63 I weighed 193 pounds and I think I am normal (my wife may disagree though). Six years later I am still 193 pounds. That is probably normal for someone 6'3".
10-03-23, 12:15 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,586
Posted By rjhammett

The Breeze is my favorite Schwinn color. Then...

The Breeze is my favorite Schwinn color. Then again, it might be tied with the purple Schwinn's.
10-03-23, 09:41 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,586
Posted By rjhammett

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10-02-23, 09:17 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,120
Posted By rjhammett

A De Rosa with Dura Ace and a Pinarello with...

A De Rosa with Dura Ace and a Pinarello with Campy Racing-T.

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10-01-23, 04:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 725
Posted By rjhammett

I am in Minnesota. If you find out anything about...

I am in Minnesota. If you find out anything about your bike please post it here.
10-01-23, 04:05 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,234
Posted By rjhammett

I picked this one up two days ago. It is 23" to...

I picked this one up two days ago. It is 23" to top of the seat tube. I am going to sell it so it will be interesting to see if there is interest in a large frame ATB/MTB.
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10-01-23, 03:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 725
Posted By rjhammett

Has Anyone Heard of a Schwinn Sierra Comp?

I picked up this Schwinn Sierra Comp a couple days ago. I believe it is an '89. I can find virtually nothing about this bike. I have not found it in any Schwinn catalogs I have looked at. It is in...
09-22-23, 04:52 PM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,480,213
Posted By rjhammett

I have this one and a light alloy seat post...

I have this one and a light alloy seat post waiting in the wings. I will install them when she is ready to ride it. ...
09-20-23, 12:21 PM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,480,213
Posted By rjhammett

24"

24"
09-19-23, 09:45 PM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,480,213
Posted By rjhammett

Picked up this Raleigh Space Rider from a fellow...

Picked up this Raleigh Space Rider from a fellow BF member a couple days ago. I cleaned it all up, polished it, put on new tires and added the basket. In a few years my granddaughter will be big...
Replies: 12
Views: 1,030
Posted By rjhammett

Here is one I purchased as a frame and fork. Not...

Here is one I purchased as a frame and fork. Not sure of the year. There are definitely quite an few differences between the one I owned and the one being asked about in this thread.
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08-18-23, 10:53 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,167
Posted By rjhammett

I haven't purchased a bike in a few years except...

I haven't purchased a bike in a few years except this Bridgestone T700. I put in a crazy bid of $21 at a local estate/auction site not expecting to even come close to the selling price. There was one...
08-18-23, 10:41 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 4,938
Posted By rjhammett

Congratulations! I retired 2.5 years ago and life...

Congratulations! I retired 2.5 years ago and life has been grand. Enjoy the ride.
08-17-23, 09:48 AM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,976,901
Posted By rjhammett

I sent you a pm with the list of bikes I am...

I sent you a pm with the list of bikes I am selling.
08-17-23, 09:18 AM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,976,901
Posted By rjhammett

Actually it didn't sell. I was flip flopping...

Actually it didn't sell. I was flip flopping whether to sell it or not and my daughter and daughter in law convinced me not to sell it. It is so pretty. I decided to add it back to my list of...
08-17-23, 08:14 AM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,976,901
Posted By rjhammett

You are correct, it belongs to me. I am in the...

You are correct, it belongs to me. I am in the process of selling off the majority of my c&v bikes (10-12).
Replies: 11
Views: 965
Posted By rjhammett

I should have thought of you. I remember you...

I should have thought of you. I remember you liked touring bikes. I submitted a bid for this bike as a joke because it was so low and ended up getting it. Too big for my daughter so I passed it on....
Replies: 11
Views: 965
Posted By rjhammett

I bought that bike a few months ago at auction...

I bought that bike a few months ago at auction for $11. I sold it $225 after giving it an overhaul and adding the barcons.
07-17-23, 09:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 613
Posted By rjhammett

I don't know whether the red of this Corsa Extra...

I don't know whether the red of this Corsa Extra is the same as my Corsa Extra but Testor's paint is an almost perfect match.
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05-11-23, 09:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,240
Posted By rjhammett

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05-04-23, 08:05 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,157
Posted By rjhammett

I do have some 63cm bikes however, I need to...

I do have some 63cm bikes however, I need to decide whether I want to endure the hassle of shipping which I am kind of leaning against. If I do decide to ship I will purchase a membership to sell on...
05-04-23, 09:25 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,157
Posted By rjhammett

Cost to Professionally Pack a Bike

Well, I think the time has come to sell off most of my 'keepers'. I have packed and shipped a few bikes in the past but I have about 10 bikes to sell and don't feel up to the task nor competent...
04-22-23, 03:08 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,209
Posted By rjhammett

I would be tempted to try high strength hot g*n...

I would be tempted to try high strength hot g*n glue sticks. Try using multiple full lengths ones along the dent and give it a pull. I have removed a top tube dent using frozen water in the tube but...
04-16-23, 09:23 PM
Replies: 623
Views: 220,428
Posted By rjhammett

Picked this up at an online auction a couple days...

Picked this up at an online auction a couple days ago for $11. It is too small for me so I will pass it on. Here is s picture after I got it all cleaned up.
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04-16-23, 04:17 PM
Replies: 15,404
Views: 4,043,235
Posted By rjhammett

I finished the rehab. I had everything I needed...

I finished the rehab. I had everything I needed in my parts bin. It is in excellent shape.
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04-12-23, 09:18 PM
Replies: 15,404
Views: 4,043,235
Posted By rjhammett

I won the auction for this '85 Bridgestone T700...

I won the auction for this '85 Bridgestone T700 touring bike yesterday. I placed a max bid of $30 and got it for $11. I will be passing it on after I give it the once over. Will be putting on drop...
Replies: 9
Views: 864
Posted By rjhammett

I purchased an '89 Super Leggera in 2012 for $420...

I purchased an '89 Super Leggera in 2012 for $420 and sold it a few years later for $750. It was in excellent condition with original components.
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03-31-23, 08:15 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,519
Posted By rjhammett

I used a Sharpie paint pen on this bike. ...

I used a Sharpie paint pen on this bike.

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03-26-23, 07:44 PM
Replies: 1,569
Views: 199,044
Posted By rjhammett

Gave the bike owned by neighbor kid a tune up and...

Gave the bike owned by neighbor kid a tune up and changed tires/tubes for him. It was a bike that I sold to him a few years ago for $25 which is what I had invested in it. He picked up the tires and...
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