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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-25-13, 10:37 AM
Replies: 629
Views: 50,890
Posted By nine14six

Half Man, Half Bike: The Life of Eddy Merckx,...

Half Man, Half Bike: The Life of Eddy Merckx, Cycling's Greatest Champion by William Fotheringham. A good read if you want to get a detailed look at Merckx's racing career.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-25-13, 09:54 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By nine14six

Mark, Clubman, Tom, and Addict, thanks for your...

Mark, Clubman, Tom, and Addict, thanks for your comments on the custom Raleigh. I also prefer leaving a bike as original as possible, but that one evolved into a different deal. Here's a 1963 Sports...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-13, 04:36 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By nine14six

This is a terrific thread and one of the reasons...

This is a terrific thread and one of the reasons I come back to lurk on the C&V section. Here's my contribution. The frame is from a basket case that came with another bike I bought, and it was so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-13, 01:46 PM
Replies: 914
Views: 310,654
Posted By nine14six

A Merckx Grand Prix with Reynolds 753 tubing....

A Merckx Grand Prix with Reynolds 753 tubing. With the exception of the seatpost, a complete Mavic SSC groupset. I've had this bike since 1988.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-11, 03:44 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 6,002
Posted By nine14six

That's a beautiful bicycle, Bob.

That's a beautiful bicycle, Bob.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-11, 02:46 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 6,002
Posted By nine14six

Fast, slow, road, mountain, steel, carbon, wood,...

Fast, slow, road, mountain, steel, carbon, wood, or whatever, the thing about cycling for me is that it's all good.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-11, 02:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,943
Posted By nine14six

Riding downhill on that would be interesting, not...

Riding downhill on that would be interesting, not to mention getting it to the top to begin with.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-11, 12:45 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 6,002
Posted By nine14six

Hey, I'm flexible, if I manage to grow a few...

Hey, I'm flexible, if I manage to grow a few inches maybe we can meet somewhere in between.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-11, 12:34 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 6,002
Posted By nine14six

First "real" road bike for me was a Raleigh Super...

First "real" road bike for me was a Raleigh Super Course that I bought new in 1978. Wish I still had it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-11, 12:26 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 6,002
Posted By nine14six

Can you manage to shrink it by roughly 12cm.

Can you manage to shrink it by roughly 12cm.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-11, 12:00 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 6,002
Posted By nine14six

Late 70's Super Record in the traditional Gios...

Late 70's Super Record in the traditional Gios blue with white panels would be it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-11, 11:47 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 6,002
Posted By nine14six

A century a month on a C&V bike would be fun,...

A century a month on a C&V bike would be fun, especially if you could do it with other like-minded and equipped riders. Where I live, C&V aficionados are sadly few and far between.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-11, 10:48 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 6,002
Posted By nine14six

Haven't found the right one yet, but haven't lost...

Haven't found the right one yet, but haven't lost hope.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-11, 08:23 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 6,002
Posted By nine14six

Nice to meet you too. Manny

Nice to meet you too.

Manny
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-11, 07:07 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 6,002
Posted By nine14six

What's the "Roadie Forum"? Never heard of it....

What's the "Roadie Forum"? Never heard of it. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-11, 06:06 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 6,002
Posted By nine14six

That's fantastic guys. It's great to see people...

That's fantastic guys. It's great to see people actually using their classics as opposed to just having them for the sake of collectibility, and am somewhat surprised that the majority that have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-11, 07:13 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 6,002
Posted By nine14six

Come clean retrogrouches

Okay C&Vers. How many of you who ride a lot, I mean really rack up mileage, do it on your vintage steeds? And how many of you have a modern Buzz Lightyear ride that you put the majority of your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-11, 09:38 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 29,411
Posted By nine14six

Here's my contribution. 54cm Merckx Grand Prix. I...

Here's my contribution. 54cm Merckx Grand Prix. I bought this bike new in '91. Recently I changed out the components for a Record 10 speed group. It is a solid riding bike, very lively and stiff.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-25-10, 07:42 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,983
Posted By nine14six

Must be something in those recyclable hemp inner...

Must be something in those recyclable hemp inner tubes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-10, 06:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,687
Posted By nine14six

The retrogrouch arguments concerning modern...

The retrogrouch arguments concerning modern equipment are funny...and mostly wrong.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-10, 04:04 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,983
Posted By nine14six

CO2 only for me. It works, it's cheap, easy to...

CO2 only for me. It works, it's cheap, easy to store, and easy to use unless you're all thumbs.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-10, 09:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,057
Posted By nine14six

The Arione works great for me, but I'm 5'8". At...

The Arione works great for me, but I'm 5'8". At 6'6" it's no wonder you had problems with that saddle.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-10, 11:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,839
Posted By nine14six

Beautiful bike. A Spanish friend of mine here in...

Beautiful bike. A Spanish friend of mine here in Miami rides a Macario that he's owned for many years. It's a great frame built with Reynolds 531 tubing and beautifully detailed. Yours is stunning,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-10, 05:12 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 15,078
Posted By nine14six

If ever there is a thread worthy of getting...

If ever there is a thread worthy of getting stickied, this is it. Great job, man.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-10, 05:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,092
Posted By nine14six

Thanks for posting those pics. If I'm ever in the...

Thanks for posting those pics. If I'm ever in the area it's a place I'll definitely visit.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-10, 05:47 PM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 506,948
Posted By nine14six

Wow! Simply wow...

Wow! Simply wow...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-10, 10:24 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,760
Posted By nine14six

I like all my bikes; steel, Ti, CF, and screwed...

I like all my bikes; steel, Ti, CF, and screwed and glued aluminum. They all ride just fine, and primarily fit is what makes one better than the other, frame material used is a distant second....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-10, 06:06 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 13,505
Posted By nine14six

Wow, the spandex cowboys must be shaking in their...

Wow, the spandex cowboys must be shaking in their boots!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-10, 05:57 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 13,505
Posted By nine14six

How many miles is that? Inquiring minds and all...

How many miles is that? Inquiring minds and all that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-10, 11:34 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 13,505
Posted By nine14six

This thread is bordering on stupid.

This thread is bordering on stupid.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-10, 05:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,109
Posted By nine14six

I've heard it works on camera lenses.

I've heard it works on camera lenses.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-10, 07:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,321
Posted By nine14six

I think you nailed it as a re-decaled '81. Funny,...

I think you nailed it as a re-decaled '81. Funny, I didn't think to look that far back. The frame is identical to the one in this '81 Miyata catalog page:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-10, 04:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,321
Posted By nine14six

Thanks. I bought the frame just like you see...

Thanks.

I bought the frame just like you see it and I'm fairly certain the finish is original. First, I doubt anyone would have bothered to professionally repaint a Team Miyata as they just aren't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-10, 03:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,321
Posted By nine14six

No, I only went up to 2000 grit. I understand he...

No, I only went up to 2000 grit. I understand he goes all the way to 40,000.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-10, 01:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,321
Posted By nine14six

I'm certainly not a Shimano expert, but I think...

I'm certainly not a Shimano expert, but I think the top-mount down tube shifters aren't that late, since by then SIS was around. I also have a Miyata 912 with the same shifter boss and it's an '84.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-10, 01:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,321
Posted By nine14six

He just made this one.

He just made this one.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-10, 01:18 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 22,008
Posted By nine14six

Forget all of the above, the metallic beige...

Forget all of the above, the metallic beige Raleigh International is the most sought after of all the vintage bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-10, 01:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,321
Posted By nine14six

Updated Team Miyata

Not sure of the year, but with the aero top-mount dt shifter boss I would guess this Team Miyata is from the mid '80s(?). I used a fork made by Mike Terraferma, a really nice guy and an excellent...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-10, 06:29 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 13,505
Posted By nine14six

I always considered GP to be a bit of a nut, and...

I always considered GP to be a bit of a nut, and this confirms it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-10, 07:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,981
Posted By nine14six

That's an extremely fair price.

That's an extremely fair price.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-10, 12:54 PM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 506,948
Posted By nine14six

My manly mixte. This is a cool thread and I...

My manly mixte. This is a cool thread and I thought it needed a bump.


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2682/4463727356_8974c44227_b.jpg

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-10, 09:21 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 18,592
Posted By nine14six

Nice resto on the Presto. Kidding aside,...

Nice resto on the Presto.

Kidding aside, that's a very cool bike. Congrats.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-10, 03:41 PM
Replies: 914
Views: 310,654
Posted By nine14six

My Molteni Merckx back from a repaint by the guys...

My Molteni Merckx back from a repaint by the guys at Circle A Cycles.


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4046/4448221793_d2f91aa118_b.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-10, 09:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,610
Posted By nine14six

Tinkering with bikes is a great pastime, I just...

Tinkering with bikes is a great pastime, I just can't seem to get around to getting rid of any. That's becoming a problem.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-10, 02:36 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,161
Posted By nine14six

Bikes are no different from anything else, supply...

Bikes are no different from anything else, supply and demand dictate the price, but as in anything else information is the key to making good decisions when buying or selling. One thing for sure...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-10, 08:27 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 12,166
Posted By nine14six

Hard to say. Except for the bars and stem, I...

Hard to say. Except for the bars and stem, I changed everything, so it would be hard to pinpoint where the biggest change came from. Probably the wheels are what contributed the most to changing the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-10, 03:25 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 12,166
Posted By nine14six

'91 Merckx Grand Prix with modern Campy...

'91 Merckx Grand Prix with modern Campy drivetrain - 17lbs 15oz

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a376/mannyv/MerckxGrandPrix.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-10, 07:03 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,161
Posted By nine14six

I find that vintage bikes, relative to their...

I find that vintage bikes, relative to their modern counterparts, are still a screaming bargain.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-10, 10:34 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,909
Posted By nine14six

If the seller truly misrepresented the item, you...

If the seller truly misrepresented the item, you are within your rights as a buyer on eBay to demand a full refund, including shipping to you. If you paid with Paypal they will eventually get your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-10, 07:01 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,115
Posted By nine14six

I'm planning on being there.

I'm planning on being there.
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