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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 11:19 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 19,241
Posted By Piff

Is that the crank that's been on eBay for a...

Is that the crank that's been on eBay for a while? I've been drooling over it for months.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 11:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 285
Posted By Piff

Finally! Been waiting for your thread. :thumb: ...

Finally! Been waiting for your thread. :thumb:

Seeing the frame built up makes me realize how tall you are. I am quite envious of those cranks...after looking around a bit for weight weenie...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-11-24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 66
Posted By Piff

WTB: Specialized Oura Saddle, 143mm, black

As the title says. Looking to purchase a black Oura saddle in 143mm. All the black ones on ebay right now are carbon fibre or titanium railed versions and too rich for my blood.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 05:30 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,500
Posted By Piff

What is that gizmo?

What is that gizmo?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 01:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 398
Posted By Piff

Wow, the paint is impeccable. Great score! And...

Wow, the paint is impeccable. Great score! And a very interesting triple half step setup...

What are those pedals?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 386
Posted By Piff

Some of the drain holes (or are they holes for...

Some of the drain holes (or are they holes for brazing for the gas to escape?) have slight evidence of rust, but everything looks really minor. I haven't pulled the seatpost yet or the stem or bottom...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 386
Posted By Piff

I haven't pulled out the straight edge and ruler...

I haven't pulled out the straight edge and ruler quite yet, but it's got a fair amount of offset. I'm guessing the trail is somewhere in the 40s? And I have no idea the frame angles, I plan to ask...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 10:23 PM
Replies: 2,674
Views: 1,132,856
Posted By Piff

KJ 05825 What's the deal with the big 'M'?...

KJ 05825

What's the deal with the big 'M'? or 'W'?

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1120x2000/serial_number_3d21a6898111d180e82de6021bae6d0044064545.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 10:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 386
Posted By Piff

Eureka! Nishiki GRAN TOUR 15

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(Please excuse the mess. It's Monday.)



I have been...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 672,188
Posted By Piff

I very nearly purchased it based on your...

I very nearly purchased it based on your recommendation! But! The frame has a slight dent in the top tube...Hard for me to purchase and put a bunch of work into when right now I'm looking for 'the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 672,188
Posted By Piff

Hmmm, it is frustrating to see again reports of...

Hmmm, it is frustrating to see again reports of these old Waterloo Treks have poor tire/fender clearance despite giant chainstays. Thanks for the response. I'm trying to have my cake and eat it too,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 08:30 AM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 672,188
Posted By Piff

Very much late to the party on this one, but...

Very much late to the party on this one, but would you say this frame can take 28mm tires plus fenders? It's hard to tell from the photos, but it looks as if things are already tight with the tires...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 11:32 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,661
Posted By Piff

Agree with starting with tire size and to go from...

Agree with starting with tire size and to go from there. What's your preference?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 05:59 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,121,568
Posted By Piff

Nice wheelset for a retro-roadie. 105 5700 hubs...

Nice wheelset for a retro-roadie. 105 5700 hubs and TB14 rims. $260.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bop/d/san-francisco-like-new-hson-tb-14/7733139079.html

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,121,568
Posted By Piff

Alert, alert, fair-condition Univega Gran Turismo...

Alert, alert, fair-condition Univega Gran Turismo with all the nice rack/fenders mounts. For the very tall. Ad says 62cm...but it looks maybe even taller. $300.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 252
Posted By Piff

Great! I was mostly worried about the freehub...

Great! I was mostly worried about the freehub splines not being tall enough. Build is a go!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 252
Posted By Piff

Dura Ace 7800 cassette on regular hyperglide freehub?

Went looking for an answer but came upshort. The question is short and simple, will a 7800 cassette, meant for a freehub with tall splines, work with a regular hyperglide cassette? Specific usecase...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 02:52 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,121,568
Posted By Piff

Top tube dinged Ritchey Road Logic and Kestrel 1"...

Top tube dinged Ritchey Road Logic and Kestrel 1" threaded fork. $275

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/bop/d/san-carlos-ritchey-road-logic-frame/7731223167.html

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,121,568
Posted By Piff

NOS Weinmann 500G brakset. $50 ...

NOS Weinmann 500G brakset. $50

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bop/d/berkeley-nos-vintage-dia-compe-brakes/7726801196.html

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 10:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 831
Posted By Piff

Not too long winded at all! I love a lengthy...

Not too long winded at all! I love a lengthy thread :)

Has all the earmarks of a wonderful build, can't wait to see how it comes out.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-25-24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 755
Posted By Piff

If I didn't just finally find a 6400 126mm...

If I didn't just finally find a 6400 126mm hyperglide rear hub in nice condition I would be sorely, sorely tempted!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-25-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 755
Posted By Piff

These 126mm OLD hubs that are hyperglide...

These 126mm OLD hubs that are hyperglide compatible are somewhat uncommon in this good condition. 8 of 9 on 7! or 9 of 10 on 7! Great for those 126mm bikes you don't want to bother cold setting or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 8,323
Views: 3,092,444
Posted By Piff

Interesting geometry! Super slack in the back...

Interesting geometry! Super slack in the back and long chainstays, but the front looks racy. How's it ride?

Fantastically anachronistic :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 337
Posted By Piff

Problem is that the further it's pushed out from...

Problem is that the further it's pushed out from the headset the closer it gets to the tire. Part of the reason why the CLB front brake on there currently is closer to the front tire than I'd like is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 337
Posted By Piff

Very nice, looks like those BR600 calipers are...

Very nice, looks like those BR600 calipers are basically standard reach versions of the 6500. Only problem now is the star nut behind the caliper bumps against my headset. The stronglight delta has...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 11:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 337
Posted By Piff

You're right that most single vs double brakes...

You're right that most single vs double brakes are probably within a millimeter of vertical clearance (with exceptions like the CLB with hardware that hangs down), but those campy brakes are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 337
Posted By Piff

Around 45mm, so pretty much any short reach...

Around 45mm, so pretty much any short reach (39mm-49mm) should work.

Good to know regarding single vs double...maybe I ought to go with the ol' tried and true 1050 single pivots.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 337
Posted By Piff

Favorite single or double pivot calipers for maximum vertical tire clearance?

I do love my CLB professionals. Lightweight, powerful, unique design. But, they do lack in one area: vertical tire clearance. Fair enough, they were made in an era of 19mm/21mm tubulars, not the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 10:02 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,100
Posted By Piff

I know you're doing a build and don't mind...

I know you're doing a build and don't mind purchasing just a frame, but there are items on a complete bike that simply make doing a build easier/cheaper. Wheels, for one. Seatpost/headset are also...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 09:32 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,121,568
Posted By Piff

Aren't the CB-0 models fairly sought after? ...

Aren't the CB-0 models fairly sought after? $220.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/bik/d/santa-cruz-bridgestone-cb-zip/7728401280.html

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,058
Posted By Piff

Funny decal! I would assume Soma did that almost...

Funny decal! I would assume Soma did that almost as an in-joke for their own benefit given their very long Japanese partnership.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 07:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,890
Posted By Piff

The touring elite indeed seems to follow a...

The touring elite indeed seems to follow a geometry close to the 60s Cinelli you describe. What is the deal with the short front and long rear brake? Just a style thing?

And agreed that this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 06:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,890
Posted By Piff

Good, good, you understood the assignment...

Good, good, you understood the assignment exactly! I now have no choice but to purchase this bike :thumb:

If only it was a surefire thing that 32mm tires with fenders will fit no problem...but it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,890
Posted By Piff

Thanks for the response! That's sorta the feeling...

Thanks for the response! That's sorta the feeling I was getting from your pictures, that 32mm would be a seriously tight squeeze with fenders in the front but that it *might* be possible. The rear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 03:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,890
Posted By Piff

I'm possibly going to go pick one of these up, do...

I'm possibly going to go pick one of these up, do you happen to know the max tire clearance for this frame with 700c wheels? Looks like it's possible to go 32mm and fenders?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 6,050
Posted By Piff

Perfect sport touring bike :love::love: Does...

Perfect sport touring bike :love::love:

Does it fit 28mm + fenders?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 10:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 562
Posted By Piff

Any full pics of it?

Any full pics of it?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,121,568
Posted By Piff

I can only imagine the current owner put together...

I can only imagine the current owner put together the fugly build in order to avoid a bike-jacking here in Oakland, but...

damn is it ugly. If the ad is to believed the price isn't bad. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,121,568
Posted By Piff

Trek 400 for $100 ...

Trek 400 for $100

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/d/pleasanton-trek-400-road-bike/7726084672.html

...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-09-24, 02:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 349
Posted By Piff

That is a seriously nice bag!

That is a seriously nice bag!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-24, 06:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 429
Posted By Piff

That is impressive!!

That is impressive!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-24, 04:35 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,671
Posted By Piff

Ooookay, this bike belongs on the 'Vintage steel...

Ooookay, this bike belongs on the 'Vintage steel bike colors" thread: https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1257614-vintage-steel-bike-colors-what-do-you-think-looks-best.html

Gorgeous, looks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 429
Posted By Piff

The roll bag seems bulky for what it can carry,...

The roll bag seems bulky for what it can carry, yes/no?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,121,568
Posted By Piff

With some haggling this could be a reasonable...

With some haggling this could be a reasonable purchase. These were made with nice tubing, comes with a dyno hub. Seller says room for 700x40mm tires apparently. What a time the 2010s were for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,121,568
Posted By Piff

Cool old trek 5200. Looks like some very tight...

Cool old trek 5200. Looks like some very tight clearances, though. $350.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/d/oakland-trek-5200-oclv-road-bike/7723032318.html
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,121,568
Posted By Piff

Depending on how thrashed the wheels/drivetrain...

Depending on how thrashed the wheels/drivetrain might be...could be a nice pickup for $200. Novara Randonee.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-24, 07:02 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 5,865
Posted By Piff

I've always wanted a Pro or Team Miyata... ...

I've always wanted a Pro or Team Miyata...

Lovely blue and gold.

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/miyata_f_7a4f4cec15ec7122194f8c6eebd56ae02ce9f8db.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,121,568
Posted By Piff

Interesting paint job. ...

Interesting paint job.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik/d/mill-valley-beautiful-handpainted/7724511594.html
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-04-24, 11:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 364
Posted By Piff

So cool!!

So cool!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 10:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,561
Posted By Piff

Lots of the old 'sit and grind' style of climbing...

Lots of the old 'sit and grind' style of climbing in this documentary from the 70s. Great one, I'm sure most here have seen it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUIr9LG1juw
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