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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-19-23, 12:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 391
Posted By wallythewhale

PM'd!

PM'd!
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-12-21, 05:04 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,190
Posted By wallythewhale

HELP! Zipp 808 T2 hubs servicing

I'm having a hard time trying to figure out how to service these hubs. It's a Zipp 808 with T2 track hubs (20/24). Tried looking online for a service manual, but to no avail.

If anyone has any...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-21, 05:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 719
Posted By wallythewhale

NEED ADVICE: Offcentered front wheel

So my front wheel is off-centered (leans to the left standing over top tube looking down), but when I flip the wheel, it's centered. Is there a way to fix this so that it's centered regardless?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-21, 06:31 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 15,890
Posted By wallythewhale

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1493/wally3rensho_headset_8b768928c265837e4d323cae2bb40de37775e56b.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-21, 08:58 AM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 781,678
Posted By wallythewhale

Looking for this handlebar, Nitto Tsubasa 1....

Looking for this handlebar, Nitto Tsubasa 1. Willing to take its brothers, the 3 and 5 also if you have one laying around. Much appreciated!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-20, 06:07 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,557
Posted By wallythewhale

Looks like an earlier 3Rensho Super Record. ...

Looks like an earlier 3Rensho Super Record.

I'm quite bias (as I own this groupset), but I would go with Suntour Superbe Pro. I'm sure Giracha can find you this groupset or you can find one on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-18, 08:17 PM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 781,678
Posted By wallythewhale

ISO: Suntour Superbe stem. Preferably in 80-100. ...

ISO: Suntour Superbe stem. Preferably in 80-100.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/800x534/superbestem_05012614d636833c8889d9fb01398fd64a0a1bc2.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-18, 07:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,892
Posted By wallythewhale

Track Supermarket...

Track Supermarket (https://www.tracksupermarket.com/frames/road-frames.html)

This company is based in Osaka, Japan and have connections to some of the most prominent frame builders there. Their...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-18, 09:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,802
Posted By wallythewhale

I have the Shimano 600AX group and it's basically...

I have the Shimano 600AX group and it's basically the same as the DA-AX. I got it off a bike that had been sitting for the last 20 years unridden. Needless to say, EVERYTHING needed to be overhauled...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-18, 07:26 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,099
Posted By wallythewhale

Nice looking bike! I don't recall Yoshi Konno...

Nice looking bike! I don't recall Yoshi Konno ever making anything like that, but I wouldn't be surprised if he did. Those are definitely Modeulo lugs, but European builders were known to use them...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-18, 02:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,697
Posted By wallythewhale

Yes, it is. Currently in the process...

Yes, it is.



Currently in the process of getting at least some money back for the damage so I can put it towards this thing.



I already own 2 and this will be the 3rd. Regardless, I still...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-18, 02:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,697
Posted By wallythewhale

Thanks for sharing. My rule of thumb has always...

Thanks for sharing. My rule of thumb has always been to only buy a bike face-to-face (and I've done it many times), but the one time I decide to buy from the 'bay, it turns out like this. What are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-18, 08:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,697
Posted By wallythewhale

Worse packing ever? (Ebay rant)

Recently made a purchase on Ebay. Before the purchase, I asked all the necessary questions about bike and got photos of what I needed. It checked all the boxes. I won the item. Waited for it. It...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-09-18, 09:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,528
Posted By wallythewhale

I'll take the Araya wheelset. PM'd.

I'll take the Araya wheelset. PM'd.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-18, 07:58 PM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 781,678
Posted By wallythewhale

ISO: Nitto Crystemblue stem. Preferably...

ISO:

Nitto Crystemblue stem. Preferably 80-90 length (but will consider others). Pic for attention excluding handlebar, but a plus if you have it:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-18, 09:26 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 28,675
Posted By wallythewhale

Very nice! DA-AX or 600AX would be the route that...

Very nice! DA-AX or 600AX would be the route that I'd go. Can't wait to see it built up!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-17, 05:32 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,323
Posted By wallythewhale

You, sir, are a Konno freak! Still looking for a...

You, sir, are a Konno freak! Still looking for a 3Rensho frame in my size to fit my cheaper Shimano AX gruppo.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-14-17, 09:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,115
Posted By wallythewhale

They truly are! Yessir! I didn't know...

They truly are!



Yessir! I didn't know Tange made similar forks to Ishiwata, but they are nice either way!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-14-17, 05:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,115
Posted By wallythewhale

My 3Rensho story

....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-13-17, 10:18 PM
Replies: 4,915
Views: 776,230
Posted By wallythewhale

I lived in Gangnam for 4 years. Which fixed gear...

I lived in Gangnam for 4 years. Which fixed gear shops do you go to? Also, do you know about the King of Track (KOT)? Pretty much the RHC of Asia. Check out #KOT12 on instagram.

From the looks of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-12-17, 09:23 PM
Replies: 4,915
Views: 776,230
Posted By wallythewhale

Nice Geo. Where are you located in Korea? The...

Nice Geo. Where are you located in Korea? The fixed gear scene there is pretty big.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-17, 07:36 PM
Replies: 1,806
Views: 236,426
Posted By wallythewhale

ISO a 3Rensho, Zunow, or other rare Japanese...

ISO a 3Rensho, Zunow, or other rare Japanese branded bicycles. Frame or complete bike. Size 52-54.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-17, 12:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,655
Posted By wallythewhale

Yeah. To be honest, I was kinda sad that this...

Yeah. To be honest, I was kinda sad that this frame wasn't an aero frame. Always wanted one. Anyway, looking specifically at the seat tube lug, it seems like mine and this one has the same lug work...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-17, 04:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,655
Posted By wallythewhale

HELP! Need info on my Tunturi

Recently purchased a Tunturi bike. Looks like it was made in the '80's. From what I was able to gather on this site, Tunturi is a Finnish brand. The seller had it listed as a "Japanese"-made bicycle....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-17, 08:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,793
Posted By wallythewhale

I have to say, it rides a lot better than my...

I have to say, it rides a lot better than my Benotto 3500!



:roflmao2::roflmao2::roflmao2::roflmao2::roflmao2::roflmao2::roflmao2::roflmao2:



That's exactly what I thought before I...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-25-17, 08:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 809
Posted By wallythewhale

Thanks for the info and advice everyone. I think...

Thanks for the info and advice everyone. I think I'm going to pass on this one although I absolutely love the color scheme.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-25-17, 02:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 809
Posted By wallythewhale

'85 Raleigh TeamUSA Super Course

The seller is asking for $400. Is this a fair price? It looks to be in good shape from the pics. Does the golden arrow come stock on these? Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-17, 12:13 AM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 534,314
Posted By wallythewhale

Generally speaking, how much would an '85 Super...

Generally speaking, how much would an '85 Super Course RacingUSA cost in good condition?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-17, 10:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,793
Posted By wallythewhale

This bike is a tad too small for me, but fifty...

This bike is a tad too small for me, but fifty bucks is fifty bucks.



All I'm missing is the Fuji bottle!



Sweet! I like the Club Fuji's also!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-17, 08:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,793
Posted By wallythewhale

'86 Team Fuji Black Flamingo

A few months back, I looked into an '86 Team Fuji black flamingo. Everything about it was great except for the price. The seller was firm on $300 which was fair, but too much for me so I passed on...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-23-17, 06:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,572
Posted By wallythewhale

I own both a Benotto 3500 with SLX tubing and an...

I own both a Benotto 3500 with SLX tubing and an '86 Team Fuji. I have to say, the Team Fuji rides A LOT better than the sought after SLX tubing. Of course, that could be due to the fact that the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-17, 07:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,211
Posted By wallythewhale

For reference, here's the BB to my 3500: ...

For reference, here's the BB to my 3500:

http://i1160.photobucket.com/albums/q494/wallyher/BenottoBB_zpsi1nsy3gn.jpg

A few things to note here: the "49" on one side indicates the size of the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-01-17, 01:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,479
Posted By wallythewhale

Thanks for your feedbacks everyone. It's much...

Thanks for your feedbacks everyone. It's much appreciated!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-27-17, 03:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,479
Posted By wallythewhale

'86 Team Fuji Flamingo

Found one for sale and the seller is asking for $300obo.

Two questions:

1.) How much would you pay for it? Seeing the seller's asking $300obo, what offer would you throw out?
2.) How much is...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-12-17, 03:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,144
Posted By wallythewhale

Thanks for your inputs everyone! For some reason,...

Thanks for your inputs everyone! For some reason, I can't attach/add an image, but I can tell you that from the pics the bike looks like it's in really good condition. I've yet to see it in person as...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-12-17, 10:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,144
Posted By wallythewhale

How much would you pay for a Colnago Mexico?

Generally speaking, how much would you pay (or is it worth) for an 80's Colnago Mexico in good condition with Campy Record gruppo?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-03-17, 04:27 PM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 268,789
Posted By wallythewhale

Thanks for the love! Nice man! The...

Thanks for the love!



Nice man! The Chrome Bianchi pista was my first choice way back in 2012, but I stumbled across this 3Rensho and never looked back.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-17, 04:22 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 63,196
Posted By wallythewhale

I posted this in the Fixed/Single gear forum, but...

I posted this in the Fixed/Single gear forum, but here it is again: my 3Rensho with modeulo lugs.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-17, 02:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,211
Posted By wallythewhale

Did some minor work to the rust on the chrome...

Did some minor work to the rust on the chrome fork this morning.

Before:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-17, 02:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,211
Posted By wallythewhale

The bar end shifters are Shimano. She says she...

The bar end shifters are Shimano. She says she probably likes these more than the down tube shifters so we might keep it like that for now. I think we're going to ride this thing as it is and slowly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-17, 02:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,211
Posted By wallythewhale

It looks like stencil work. There were definitely...

It looks like stencil work. There were definitely some time put into it, but I'm just not really feeling it. Also turns out it's not cromovelato.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-17, 10:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,211
Posted By wallythewhale

I will have to check for helical ridges. I...

I will have to check for helical ridges. I definitely did some research before buying it, but need to make sure it is a 3500 before restoring it. Thanks for your input!



It's for my wife :)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-17, 01:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,211
Posted By wallythewhale

This Benotto worth restoring?

Recently came upon this bike as I was scouring through CL. As I'm new to the world of C&V, do you think it's worth restoring (ie. new paint job, components, etc.)? There are rust spots throughout the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-03-17, 12:45 AM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 268,789
Posted By wallythewhale

My steed. ...

My steed.

https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t35.0-12/fr/cp0/e15/q65/17692832_736158037969_1630351441_o.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&oh=fc5ca1a28a0dab44fd9ab5766f634d5a&oe=58E4BDA8
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-02-17, 10:58 PM
Replies: 3,906
Views: 624,497
Posted By wallythewhale

Nice!

Nice!
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-02-17, 10:54 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 17,351
Posted By wallythewhale

Should be a good year!

Should be a good year!
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-02-17, 10:49 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 17,351
Posted By wallythewhale

Thanks for this!

Thanks for this!
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-02-17, 10:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,087
Posted By wallythewhale

I wished I lived in Japan…oh the glory!

I wished I lived in Japan…oh the glory!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-17, 06:01 PM
Replies: 2,264
Views: 779,502
Posted By wallythewhale

Thanks a bunch Victor! I'll keep my eyes peeled....

Thanks a bunch Victor! I'll keep my eyes peeled. In the mean time, I'm located in Kansas City :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-17, 05:31 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,819
Posted By wallythewhale

Consider yourself boondoggled. Page 2. It's not...

Consider yourself boondoggled. Page 2. It's not the exact bike nor can I tell by just 1 photo by the OP, but Yoshi Konno was known to made "specialty" bikes, out of the norm.

...
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