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12-01-20, 04:20 PM
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Posted By gomango

i have an old riding buddy with a Proteus he...

i have an old riding buddy with a Proteus he converted to 650b recently.

Decent build quality, but super flexy.

It would be interesting to see what this one sells for, just for grins.
06-17-20, 04:15 PM
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Posted By gomango

I have five outstanding offers on that Miyata. ...

I have five outstanding offers on that Miyata.

That was after two no shows, eighty likes on Facebook and me standing on a street corner for an hour in 90 degree heat looking like an idiot.

All...
06-17-20, 02:24 PM
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Posted By gomango

Yes, they are moving quickly. I've sold three...

Yes, they are moving quickly. I've sold three since last week and have another pending for tonight.

I'm posting two more before the weekend.
01-18-20, 09:53 AM
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Posted By gomango

I have a Dave Kirk/Winter produced CSI that is...

I have a Dave Kirk/Winter produced CSI that is finally being built as a flat bar roadster.

Fenders, wide tires and the whole shebang.

Should be nifty.

Collecting parts atm.

You are right...
12-28-19, 11:24 AM
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Posted By gomango

It sure does. I picked one up at a garage...

It sure does.

I picked one up at a garage sale, swapped the drive train with pretty fresh XT, put on a front Wald basket with a Swift Sugarloaf bag and Schwalbe Fat Franks.

Makes an awesome...
11-17-19, 12:08 PM
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Posted By gomango

Very nice. That's about the only vintage...

Very nice.

That's about the only vintage Italian brand I would buy at this point.

Not that there is a single thing wrong with all of the other great brands.

I just want a Marnati.

Sooner...
11-08-19, 05:05 PM
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Posted By gomango

Love to get my hands on this one and give it some...

Love to get my hands on this one and give it some fine tuning.

Big potential and a small cash outlay.

If it were in STP I'd likely give it a chance.
10-12-19, 08:05 AM
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Posted By gomango

I have a Kalkoff that I use as a train station...

I have a Kalkoff that I use as a train station bike.

It sits in the garage at my BIL's house in Emmerting, Bayern.

Totally unassuming bike. I don't even bother to lock it at the station.

I...
09-16-19, 09:31 PM
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Posted By gomango

Seems like a case of getting the "deal" so I'll...

Seems like a case of getting the "deal" so I'll just say thanks for the info.

I just don't do this anymore. Too old for bargain shopping I'd reckon.......
09-15-19, 01:49 PM
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Posted By gomango

I'm sure someone can clue me into why this is...

I'm sure someone can clue me into why this is vital/important, but I don't want to spend that much time on the web.
09-15-19, 07:55 AM
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Posted By gomango

Guys, doesn't it say $2,300 obo in the ad? ...

Guys, doesn't it say $2,300 obo in the ad?

FWIW I had one of these at the in-laws in Bayern.

The bike didn't like weight on the front end and I usually only use front bags nowadays.

I much...
06-14-19, 08:12 AM
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Posted By gomango

One of the few I would send $$$$ for at this...

One of the few I would send $$$$ for at this point.

That or a nice Marnati.
06-12-19, 05:50 PM
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Posted By gomango

Agreed. Always wanted one of these....

Agreed.

Always wanted one of these. Especially at that price.
06-11-19, 05:15 PM
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Posted By gomango

Buy it just to remove that stem... Nice...

Buy it just to remove that stem...

Nice project for sure.
04-24-19, 04:49 PM
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Posted By gomango

No kidding. The very last thing my wife wants is...

No kidding. The very last thing my wife wants is a basement full of old bikes.

I'm hoping the cupboard will be almost bare by age 65, which isn't very far off.....
04-07-19, 07:46 AM
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Posted By gomango

Purchase with great confidence. Forum member...

Purchase with great confidence.

Forum member Chrome Molly's I believe.
03-29-19, 04:19 PM
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Posted By gomango

Della Santa framesets=tempting Della Santa-...

Della Santa framesets=tempting

Della Santa- Gilco tubeset 57 cm https://www.ebay.com/itm/163620176141
Della Santa with Osso Buco 58 cm https://www.ebay.com/itm/333109723161
02-23-19, 04:28 PM
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Posted By gomango

A $3,500 frameset will be a $5,500 bike. A...

A $3,500 frameset will be a $5,500 bike.

A Saluki is a nice riding bike. If a person could pull the price down to let's say $2,500, that would be a very nice bike compared to a new "whatever" bike...
02-20-19, 09:57 AM
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Posted By gomango

I used to buy up bikes like this and bring them...

I used to buy up bikes like this and bring them to the cabin for friends/kids to ride.
Such a fantastic value for gravel and commuting.

Can't miss.
12-09-18, 12:28 PM
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Posted By gomango

Do these really pull in that much coin? If...

Do these really pull in that much coin?

If so, I have two of these I should put on the market.
12-01-18, 08:14 AM
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Posted By gomango

interesting, although Rube Goldberg comes to...

interesting, although Rube Goldberg comes to mind.....
07-28-18, 06:38 PM
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Posted By gomango

Not your bike, so not trying to offend. Just...

Not your bike, so not trying to offend.
Just not my cup of tea.......
07-28-18, 06:22 PM
07-10-18, 06:53 AM
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Posted By gomango

Likely, a very nice frameset if it fits you. ...

Likely, a very nice frameset if it fits you.

His attention to detail was top shelf.

Saw this one at a local race a few years ago and I'd likely snap one up if it became available in my size.
...
06-30-18, 01:23 AM
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Posted By gomango

Would make a fun city bike. Freshen it up, toss...

Would make a fun city bike. Freshen it up, toss on new tires and a Wald and it would be a great market rider. Imho

I definitely would take a look of it were in town.
06-11-18, 07:15 PM
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Posted By gomango

I offered it to my wife and she passed. ...

I offered it to my wife and she passed.

She's been down the Terry fit road before, many years ago.

In addition, she has had a half dozen tri bikes since and this one doesn't hit the mark for...
05-28-18, 06:17 PM
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Posted By gomango

Hmmmm, always wanted one. Do I have time for...

Hmmmm, always wanted one.

Do I have time for a project?
05-07-18, 08:07 PM
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Posted By gomango

Could be a really fun all road bike for someone. ...

Could be a really fun all road bike for someone.
If it fit me, I'd take it on.
03-28-18, 07:39 PM
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Posted By gomango

Can't take on another project atm. If I...

Can't take on another project atm.

If I could, I'd go for this pronto.
03-09-18, 10:24 AM
03-07-18, 11:19 AM
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Posted By gomango

No worries, it's ok to look at a menu. As...

No worries, it's ok to look at a menu.

As long as you don't order the cheesecake or something like that. :)
03-07-18, 07:40 AM
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Posted By gomango

Thankfully I'm not collecting stray bikes...

Thankfully I'm not collecting stray bikes anymore.

That JT looks like fun.
02-20-18, 08:08 PM
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Posted By gomango

Nice. If it fit me, I'd toss some $$$ at...

Nice.

If it fit me, I'd toss some $$$ at this one.

It would be a gut job though.

Total rebuild. imho
12-27-17, 11:02 AM
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Posted By gomango

I don't need another bike like this, but this...

I don't need another bike like this, but this would be a super fun winter project.

Wouldn't be that much work to straighten out issues, as long as the frameset is in decent condition.
11-25-17, 10:29 AM
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Posted By gomango

Della Santa 57 cm A real beauty. imho ...

Della Santa 57 cm A real beauty. imho

Campy 11 speed Super Record

My DS is too close build wise or I would sell a couple of bikes and buy this one.
...
11-23-17, 08:10 AM
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Posted By gomango

A Zurich frameset is a worthy goal. They are...

A Zurich frameset is a worthy goal.

They are really sweet and could be a modern rocket with 6800.

A decent wheelset and you'd be good to race.
11-17-17, 07:27 PM
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Posted By gomango

Yes. In fact, campy could have held time in...

Yes.

In fact, campy could have held time in place as far as 9 or 10 speed Chorus (alloy or CF) is concerned.

Exceptional gear.
11-14-17, 08:00 PM
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Posted By gomango

Yes, great decision!

Yes, great decision!
11-11-17, 12:14 PM
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Posted By gomango

I had one. Never should have sold it. Best...

I had one.

Never should have sold it. Best riding Merckx ever. imho
11-11-17, 05:45 AM
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Posted By gomango

Love the color scheme. This is one of those...

Love the color scheme.

This is one of those bikes that is still tempting to me. One could buy it, treat it to a thorough cleaning, update wear items and then happily ride the daylights out of it....
10-30-17, 06:59 PM
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Posted By gomango

Very nice. You'd love it. :)

Very nice.

You'd love it. :)
10-30-17, 04:14 PM
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Posted By gomango

Now that's cool. Wonder if Curt Goodrich...

Now that's cool.

Wonder if Curt Goodrich built that frameset?

Hmmm......
10-29-17, 07:48 AM
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Posted By gomango

Someone should take a very close look at that...

Someone should take a very close look at that Cuevas posted above.

The one I owned was gorgeous, with very nice lugwork.
10-28-17, 05:05 PM
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Posted By gomango

Looks like a great winter project!

Looks like a great winter project!
10-21-17, 06:55 PM
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Posted By gomango

We just rode 104 miles the last two days near...

We just rode 104 miles the last two days near Trempeleaux, Wisconsin.

On the Great River Trail and then into the Trempeleaux Wildlife Refuge.

All granite gravel trails and singletrack.

I...
10-21-17, 03:41 PM
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Posted By gomango

If you have a minute. Thanks. I won't...

If you have a minute.

Thanks.

I won't go after this one, as I have another project in the works.

However, the day may come when one pops locally.

Then Cole, Bob, Pete and I will have to...
10-21-17, 02:16 PM
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Posted By gomango

Agreed. I ride my CSI constantly and would...

Agreed.

I ride my CSI constantly and would consider this one if it were here in the Twin Cities.

I love this color scheme and agree with Cole as well.

Wonder if this one could handle 28s?
09-10-17, 06:41 PM
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Posted By gomango

Chris Kvale 54cm frameset. Nice price with...

Chris Kvale 54cm frameset.

Nice price with all of the listed goodies!

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/bik/d/chris-kvale-frame-fork-54cm/6298013925.html
...
09-04-17, 01:49 PM
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Posted By gomango

I use the same derailleur on my Yeti. It's...

I use the same derailleur on my Yeti.

It's exceptional.
09-04-17, 01:48 PM
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Posted By gomango

Gracious, I'm glad you cleared that up. I...

Gracious, I'm glad you cleared that up.

I thought I was hallucinating. Again.

If your Weigle fit me I would be firing up the Paypal machine......
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