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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-01-19, 01:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,699
Posted By The 585

The bicycle is mechanically in great condition...

The bicycle is mechanically in great condition and rides well. However, the bad paint job is getting to me. Especially how even the lugs have been painted over. How much do you guys think a repaint...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-30-19, 11:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,699
Posted By The 585

Thanks again guys. Finding this bike has inspired...

Thanks again guys. Finding this bike has inspired me to learn the history of Gino Bartali -- truly an impressive man. I will enjoy riding this condorino around the streets of Italy for the next...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-27-19, 03:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,724
Posted By The 585

Dynamo light friction?

Hey guys, just recently got a vintage Bartali bike and it's my first time having a direct contact dynamo self-powered headlight and tailight. However, when I engage the dynamo (pictured) against the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-27-19, 03:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,699
Posted By The 585

Huge help, thanks for all the info guys! Great to...

Huge help, thanks for all the info guys! Great to hear some more background about the components and that it's even older than I had originally thought. I'm definitely interested in getting the frame...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-24-19, 02:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,699
Posted By The 585

Bartali Condorino? Please tell me about this!

I moved to Italy recently and desperately needed a bicycle to get around town. Wanted something more on the vintage end and ended up finding this Bartali Condorino. The owner didn't know any English...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-24-19, 02:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 538
Posted By The 585

Great comments and thanks for your expertise,...

Great comments and thanks for your expertise, guys. I ended up going with a different bike, which I'm posting some photos of in a separate thread! Good to hear I wasn't missing out on much with this...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-23-19, 07:46 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 913
Posted By The 585

Which Graziella? Please help!

Recently moved to Italy and I'm loving the variety of bicycles in the used market. Thinking of picking up a Graziella folding bike for men but not sure which is a good deal! Anybody got some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-19, 12:34 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,468
Posted By The 585

Thanks! I'll be here at least two years so...

Thanks! I'll be here at least two years so whatever I find is sure to get plenty use here. Plus it'll be nice bringing it back to the states after!

I think I like the looks of the Erma better too...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-19, 04:58 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,468
Posted By The 585

May be checking out this Berga city bike tomorrow...

May be checking out this Berga city bike tomorrow as well: https://www.subito.it/biciclette/bici-berga-usata-pochissimo-vicenza-319492728.htm

At 70 Euros, does that look like a fair price?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-22-19, 04:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 538
Posted By The 585

Berga City Bike?

I'm in Italy and was going to check out this Italian made Berga city bicycle tomorrow: https://www.subito.it/biciclette/bici-berga-usata-pochissimo-vicenza-319492728.htm

At 70 euro, would this be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-19, 02:21 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,468
Posted By The 585

I agree. I love the number of older bikes I see...

I agree. I love the number of older bikes I see still on the road here. It's quite impressive.

This Erma is my size and appears in decent condition... does it look like a good buy? Steel frame....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-19, 12:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,468
Posted By The 585

Couple more I found that look pretty interesting...

Couple more I found that look pretty interesting (Erma and Atala):

https://www.subito.it/biciclette/erma-uomo-vicenza-317952764.htm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-19, 07:52 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,468
Posted By The 585

Thanks, guys. I found a couple bikes in my area...

Thanks, guys. I found a couple bikes in my area that look pretty neat, do you think either of these look worth checking out for the price?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-19, 03:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,468
Posted By The 585

Ah, perfect!! That's it, thanks! I'm...

Ah, perfect!! That's it, thanks!



I'm in Vicenza and very unfamiliar with using subito.it or anything like that. But it seems like EVERYONE rides these bikes and I'd love to find one for sale.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-19, 12:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,468
Posted By The 585

City bikes in Italy?

Hey guys, my wife and I just moved to Italy for a job opportunity and we've noticed there are so many people biking around on older looking city bikes, all with fenders, racks, and chainguards. Most...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-27-19, 06:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 818
Posted By The 585

Bingo... thanks guys. You were spot on. I didn't...

Bingo... thanks guys. You were spot on. I didn't even think to check the cables, but I looked under the hood and sure enough the cable is frayed/broken. I think this'll be a job for my LBS.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-27-19, 04:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 818
Posted By The 585

Rear derailleur won't shift to smaller cogs?

Hey guys, so on my bike commute home today I noticed the shifter for my rear derailleur didn't seem to be catching as well and required extra presses to get it to shift. After some quick research, it...
Forum: Touring
08-17-19, 07:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,995
Posted By The 585

Thanks for all the awesome advice on bikes and...

Thanks for all the awesome advice on bikes and VAT guys. I also didn't even think about getting some gear and equipment over there, too. I'll definitely look into the ortlieb bags as I'll be in the...
Forum: Touring
08-13-19, 06:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,995
Posted By The 585

Those look pretty nice, I'll have to check those...

Those look pretty nice, I'll have to check those out! They look good with the butterfly bars, as well.



Any idea if VAT applies to bikes bought secondhand or through a private seller? I...
Forum: Touring
08-13-19, 04:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,995
Posted By The 585

Did not think about that, but you're right, they...

Did not think about that, but you're right, they may be specifically marketed to US markets. If that's the case, I'd prefer to look for something specifically marketed to Europe.



Good points,...
Forum: Touring
08-12-19, 06:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,995
Posted By The 585

Buying a touring bike in Italy?

I might be taking a job in Italy and was wondering if Italian touring bikes are cheaper to purchase over there than in the US. I'm in the market for a touring bike I can use for both commuting and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-07-19, 05:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,183
Posted By The 585

Ahhhh ok I see! The largest cog has 28 teeth, so...

Ahhhh ok I see! The largest cog has 28 teeth, so I'll keep a lookout for 28T!



LOL! :roflmao: Incredibly true!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-07-19, 01:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,183
Posted By The 585

So I guess my second noob question is... what...

So I guess my second noob question is... what diameter to go with? Does it matter? I don't want it to be too big and look werid, but I know it also should be bigger than the largest cog.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-07-19, 11:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,183
Posted By The 585

Ah... divisible by 4! So 4 hooks is what I'm...

Ah... divisible by 4! So 4 hooks is what I'm looking for?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-07-19, 11:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,183
Posted By The 585

So I have 10 cogs in the back (largest being just...

So I have 10 cogs in the back (largest being just under 4.5 inches in diameter) and 32 spokes. Could someone recommend to me a dork disc that would fit this setup? The ones on ebay are super cheap...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-30-19, 02:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,183
Posted By The 585

"Dork disc" and new spokes?

Good afternoon! Shortly after picking up my used Surly Pacer road bike, I ripped off the "dork disc" spoke protector because I thought it looked dumb. However, it could have saved me when my rear...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-19, 06:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,216
Posted By The 585

Thanks guys. I found the geometry chart for this...

Thanks guys. I found the geometry chart for this bike: https://www.bicycleroots.com/media/cpsizechart/1469136680.jpeg

Looks like the "seat tube length (center-top)" is 540.0 for the 54cm bike....
Forum: Commuting
06-19-19, 03:21 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 20,548
Posted By The 585

I'd go with the Cross Check. I got a Surly Pacer...

I'd go with the Cross Check. I got a Surly Pacer to be my "do-it-all" bike, but in hindsight would have done a CC or Straggler.
Forum: Commuting
06-19-19, 03:18 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,964
Posted By The 585

8.5 miles each way, 17 miles round trip. MUP...

8.5 miles each way, 17 miles round trip. MUP almost the entire way, minus a few stop lights at each end.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-19, 03:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,216
Posted By The 585

How to measure bike size?

The Surly Pacer road bike I purchased was advertised on craigslist as a size 54. However, underneath the crank next to the serial number, "PACER-52" is embossed into the frame, which made me think...
Forum: Commuting
05-13-19, 02:29 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,305
Posted By The 585

Thank you both. I just ordered the Chrome Barrage...

Thank you both. I just ordered the Chrome Barrage Cargo bag and I'm pumped to try it out. It's just what I was looking for and they were offering a 15% off promo code. Hoping this can survive many...
Forum: Commuting
05-04-19, 06:24 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,305
Posted By The 585

These look great, I think that's exactly what I'm...

These look great, I think that's exactly what I'm looking for! Thanks for all the recommendations!
Forum: Commuting
05-03-19, 06:06 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,305
Posted By The 585

Thanks, guys. I'm looking to stay around $100 for...

Thanks, guys. I'm looking to stay around $100 for a good quality bag. Panniers are not an option because I'll be riding my Surly Pacer (road bike geometry) which I want to keep rack-less for when I...
Forum: Commuting
05-02-19, 07:03 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,305
Posted By The 585

Waterproof commuter backpack?

I'm going to start bike commuting next month and would love to get some suggestions on a good commuter backpack for my needs! I'll be riding 8 miles each way on a paved multi-use trail. I'd like...
Forum: Commuting
04-26-19, 05:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,459
Posted By The 585

Thanks guys! I don't have a dremel, but I should...

Thanks guys! I don't have a dremel, but I should think about getting one.

Another thing, I bolted the rear fender to the chainstay bridge without any washers or anything (there isn't too much...
Forum: Commuting
04-25-19, 02:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,459
Posted By The 585

Just to follow up, you guys were right, I did...

Just to follow up, you guys were right, I did need more coverage. My shoes and crank were still getting sprayed while going over damp areas of the road. So I exchanged the Planet Bike fenders for a...
Forum: Commuting
04-12-19, 03:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,459
Posted By The 585

Funny thing is, it already has one of those in...

Funny thing is, it already has one of those in there. I just couldn't get the bolts it came with (nor any other bolts I had on hand) to fit inside. Either the threading is stripped or the bolts it...
Forum: Commuting
04-12-19, 02:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,459
Posted By The 585

Oh boy it was a tight fit, but I think they look...

Oh boy it was a tight fit, but I think they look great! Although I'm worried that if I sneeze they'll fall out of place and rub against the wheels haha! I deflated the tires to fit them through past...
Forum: Commuting
04-11-19, 07:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,459
Posted By The 585

Phew, thanks, that's what I was hoping to hear!...

Phew, thanks, that's what I was hoping to hear! The Planet Bike specs for their Cascadia 35 fenders say they fit a Max tire width of 28, so I was thinking their Hardcore 35s shouldn't be too...
Forum: Commuting
04-10-19, 07:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,459
Posted By The 585

Thanks guys. Good to hear your 35mm Velo Orange...

Thanks guys. Good to hear your 35mm Velo Orange fenders fit. I just ordered some 35mm Planet Bike Hardcore Road Bike Fenders from REI, on sale for $20. But then I just realized they have max tire...
Forum: Commuting
04-08-19, 11:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,459
Posted By The 585

Fitting fenders on a Surly Pacer

Good afternoon, I've got a Surly Pacer I want to start using for commuting and was wondering if standard fenders would fit it? I'm worried about the lack of clearance between the rear tire and seat...
Forum: Commuting
03-31-19, 08:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,975
Posted By The 585

I went with the Soma/Wald 137 setup that Tyrion...

I went with the Soma/Wald 137 setup that Tyrion has, and like the look and simplicity of this rack and basket. Tyrion, how did you fasten your basket to the rack? I'm hoping to figure out some...
Forum: Commuting
03-16-19, 08:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,975
Posted By The 585

Thanks, also looks like a good option! Would...

Thanks, also looks like a good option! Would either of these racks have the capacity to hold the weight of an average grocery bag? Also, how do you mount the baskets, are they permanently zip-tied or...
Forum: Commuting
03-16-19, 03:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,975
Posted By The 585

Ah ok, looks like maybe it could reach around and...

Ah ok, looks like maybe it could reach around and attach to the back of the fork. That would be ideal. Thanks again!!
Forum: Commuting
03-16-19, 12:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,975
Posted By The 585

Also, this is the setup at the hole in the fork...

Also, this is the setup at the hole in the fork crown. Apologies for my amateur question, but would I need to remove the brake calipers to get the support bracket in there? lol!
...
Forum: Commuting
03-16-19, 11:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,975
Posted By The 585

Beautiful, thanks! That looks like the ideal...

Beautiful, thanks! That looks like the ideal setup I was looking for. What basket is that?
Forum: Commuting
03-16-19, 10:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,975
Posted By The 585

Front rack for Surly Pacer?

Anybody have a good recommendation for a front rack compatible with a Surly Pacer? Due to the geometry of the frame, I'd rather get a front rack/basket combo than be kicking rear panniers with my...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-24-17, 06:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,180
Posted By The 585

Good Amazon Bell for Road Bike? Need recommendations!

Anybody use a bell from Amazon they can recommend? Looking for one that fits a road bike and has the "Piiiing" sound, rather than "Brrrrring brrrrring". Thanks in advance!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-17, 05:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 837
Posted By The 585

Awesome, thanks guys!!

Awesome, thanks guys!!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-17, 02:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 837
Posted By The 585

SPD cleats? New to clip-ins

Hey guys, just got my first pair of SPD pedals with cleats and bike shoes. The cleats came with an extra set of washers and some sort of metal plates (pictured). I don't see anything about these in...
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