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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-20, 04:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,967
Posted By bfuser191509248

I'm the person who revived this thread, a year...

I'm the person who revived this thread, a year ago. Did you receive the private message that I sent you? I sent it in August 2019.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-20, 09:47 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 26,556
Posted By bfuser191509248

1996. A Schwinn Cruiser Deluxe. First and only...

1996. A Schwinn Cruiser Deluxe. First and only bicycle I ever bought for myself in a bike shop. I was 40 years old at the time. Best bike purchase I ever made. I still love the bike, which I had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-20, 09:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,106
Posted By bfuser191509248

https://labibleduvelocataloguesmercier.blogspot.co...

https://labibleduvelocataloguesmercier.blogspot.com/p/mercier-198x.html
https://fotos.rennrad-news.de/p/328656 (https://fotos.rennrad-news.de/p/328656)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-20, 06:39 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 27,888
Posted By bfuser191509248

Came across an interesting ad while searching...

Came across an interesting ad while searching "All of Craigslist" today: https://vancouver.craigslist.org/pml/bik/d/maple-ridge-mercier-nos-1971-vintage/7121425288.html

This one is in Vancouver,...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
05-14-20, 05:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,728
Posted By bfuser191509248

Thumbs up Really nice! The first thing I noticed was the...

Really nice! The first thing I noticed was the lack of the usual dents and paint loss near the front of that slimline tank. I guess that's one advantage of not having a front rack. I'm not a big...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-20, 05:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,967
Posted By bfuser191509248

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/465x213/804698589055a40e91e517a329f1dc0d_a7c43679d07382a534736c20c7d65609417d0855.gif
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-20, 05:38 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 8,686
Posted By bfuser191509248

I was 12 in 1968 too, but I got my bike in 1969. ...

I was 12 in 1968 too, but I got my bike in 1969. Mine was also stolen circa 1970. Mercier model 100. Apologies for the blurry image, it was taken from an old slide using my computer camera, a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-20, 12:09 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 13,795
Posted By bfuser191509248

Yes, Oakland was one of the few U.S. locations...

Yes, Oakland was one of the few U.S. locations where the Merciers were imported in those years, so there is an increased connection for those of us who lived (or live) in this area. For me it wasn't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-20, 10:28 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 13,795
Posted By bfuser191509248

Last year, I made an effort on this forum to...

Last year, I made an effort on this forum to collect information about Mercier bikes and find answers to questions such as yours (my sense is that the U.S. import (1969-1972) Merciers were indeed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-20, 06:25 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 8,796
Posted By bfuser191509248

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1500/mercier_for_bf_f1bdc1cd8b33726fb3cfa0d08efbf549b0ab8521_e1d34b1c74cefb4d57e11fe3674f5455a5baaa33.png
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-20, 05:55 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 27,888
Posted By bfuser191509248

Very nice, thanks for posting. If you get a...

Very nice, thanks for posting. If you get a chance, please comment on the details you know about it. I saw your photos last night after a "Mercier" forum search, but now I can't locate the thread...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-20, 05:41 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 27,888
Posted By bfuser191509248

Thank you Manu. To be honest, my primary...

Thank you Manu. To be honest, my primary interest in Mercier bikes concerns the models of the later 1960's and earlier 1970's, particularly those that were imported into the U.S. during those years....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-20, 04:56 PM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,130,371
Posted By bfuser191509248

You're welcome, Manu431. I am indeed a...

You're welcome, Manu431.

I am indeed a specialist. Specifically, a specialist in asking questions, and trying to learn about Mercier bikes from people with actual knowledge. ;) Hopefully with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-20, 04:50 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 27,888
Posted By bfuser191509248

I could swear I saw that photo before, and...

I could swear I saw that photo before, and remember you saying you got it from your sister, but I can't locate the post. Anyway, can I ask how you went about dating the bike? Just by the year she...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-13-20, 02:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,043
Posted By bfuser191509248

juvela seems to have good knowledge of Mercier...

juvela seems to have good knowledge of Mercier bikes, but unfortunately never responded to my Mercier topic last summer. Never too late, juvela. :) ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-20, 01:13 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,130,371
Posted By bfuser191509248

I posted a link to the '77 catalog in my Mercier...

I posted a link to the '77 catalog in my Mercier topic here in this forum, six months ago: https://www.bikeforums.net/21064672-post53.html

More: ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-19, 09:08 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 14,558
Posted By bfuser191509248

Wow, pretty severe Photobucket carnage in this...

Wow, pretty severe Photobucket carnage in this thread. Anyway...



More from St. Etienne:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-19, 10:14 AM
Replies: 685
Views: 135,206
Posted By bfuser191509248

Saw this on a '63 Schwinn on Craigslist: ...

Saw this on a '63 Schwinn on Craigslist:

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/675x900/jack_s_bike_shop_b59b4b041c055944a00b8594a8173b8bf8d98650.jpg
Forum: Beach Cruisers
09-18-19, 12:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,140
Posted By bfuser191509248

Not only was there overlap between the specs as...

Not only was there overlap between the specs as well as an evolution of specs (for each model) over time, but when I look at examples currently for sale online, the fact that so many people modded...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
09-11-19, 06:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,140
Posted By bfuser191509248

Thanks kirby. The beautiful black Heavy-Duti in...

Thanks kirby. The beautiful black Heavy-Duti in the "Show me your cruisers" thread was one of the things that put these vintage middleweight Schwinns on my radar.
Forum: Beach Cruisers
09-11-19, 03:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,140
Posted By bfuser191509248

Terrific resource, FiftySix! Thank you....

Terrific resource, FiftySix! Thank you. "FiftySix"... "JimR56"... hmmm, why didn't I notice this before? :)
Forum: Beach Cruisers
09-11-19, 02:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,140
Posted By bfuser191509248

Vintage (50's/60's) Schwinn cruisers

I haven't found much discussion anywhere in BF about vintage Schwinn cruisers. The C&V forum seems to have morphed from its described parameters, and is all about road bikes. The "Beach Cruisers"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-19, 06:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,201
Posted By bfuser191509248

I watched some of the Tour of California on NBC...

I watched some of the Tour of California on NBC this year, and on one stage in SoCal (I forget which one), the camera crew passed him riding his bike, and got an interview. The surprising part was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-19, 07:23 PM
Replies: 463
Views: 63,169
Posted By bfuser191509248

I always forget... am I allowed to come in,...

I always forget... am I allowed to come in, or...?

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/480x640/duchess2_copy_bdde4bce9618e86fa61bb39e4d4edaf40b75a4de.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-19, 05:05 PM
Replies: 463
Views: 63,169
Posted By bfuser191509248

Seems like time for this to get a bump... ...

Seems like time for this to get a bump...

Duchess, circa 2007. Gone but not forgotten.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-19, 10:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,395
Posted By bfuser191509248

In SF, you would also need an “ascent” bike. ;)

In SF, you would also need an “ascent” bike. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-19, 09:00 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 18,448
Posted By bfuser191509248

Yeah, I read about that. They never should have...

Yeah, I read about that. They never should have sent it to Alaska.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-19, 12:14 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 27,888
Posted By bfuser191509248

Kijiji is where I saw the bike above. I saved and...

Kijiji is where I saw the bike above. I saved and bookmarked a Mercier search on Kijiji awhile back, along with All of Craigslist and a few other web searches. Still hoping to find a nice vintage...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-19, 04:31 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 27,888
Posted By bfuser191509248

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/800x600/_59_3948925376e1abce9ec54e9edef4761c8929334d.jpg

Came across this online recently, for sale in Halifax/Bedford. I couldn't help but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-19, 01:47 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 18,448
Posted By bfuser191509248

Thanks DD. I will be checking out that Colnago...

Thanks DD. I will be checking out that Colnago thread today!

A bit of related trivia. Although my parents moved down here in 1950, they hailed from Tacoma and Seattle. We used to visit...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-19, 12:27 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 18,448
Posted By bfuser191509248

Thanks very much, Bill. I do plan to stick...

Thanks very much, Bill. I do plan to stick around, whether or not I ever actually get another road bike (there's a possibility that I might eventually want another, that I would feel comfortable...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-19, 01:33 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 18,448
Posted By bfuser191509248

I have trouble keeping up with all of the threads...

I have trouble keeping up with all of the threads around here, and I only just opened this one tonight. What a great way to spend a late evening (I read it slowly, and savored all of it in one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-19, 10:49 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,181
Posted By bfuser191509248

This is a perfectly good thread topic. Sorry if...

This is a perfectly good thread topic. Sorry if I derailed it! Let's hear more stories...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-19, 04:28 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 27,888
Posted By bfuser191509248

As part of my ongoing interest in examining...

As part of my ongoing interest in examining Mercier history, here are some various badge images I've managed to track down. If anyone has additions or corrections, please jump in!

1930's (I have a...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
08-22-19, 04:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,349
Posted By bfuser191509248

Cool Cruisers rule. :ride: (shh... don't tell the...

Cruisers rule. :ride: (shh... don't tell the road bike guys I said that)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-19, 03:50 PM
Replies: 6,481
Views: 776,642
Posted By bfuser191509248

No response thus far from Velo Classique, so I'm...

No response thus far from Velo Classique, so I'm still on the lookout...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
08-22-19, 03:45 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 25,647
Posted By bfuser191509248

Forgot to ask you, frm, is your Schwinn from the...

Forgot to ask you, frm, is your Schwinn from the 90's? I remember when I bought my Cruiser Deluxe in '94, they had three color options (the two-tone blue like mine; a green/black; and a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-19, 07:02 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 27,888
Posted By bfuser191509248

Good stuff, Amocat. In re-reading, I see that I...

Good stuff, Amocat. In re-reading, I see that I got mixed up a little bit in terms of "before" and "after". Oops! Anyway, it's kind of cool to see an old Mercier modified to suit someone's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-19, 11:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,181
Posted By bfuser191509248

The thrill of the hunt! Back in the 80's and...

The thrill of the hunt! Back in the 80's and early 90's, we did a lot of that (including going to flea markets and antiques fairs before dawn, with flashlights). We also hit a lot of auctions.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-19, 09:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,181
Posted By bfuser191509248

I'm a (non-professional) musician, and for the...

I'm a (non-professional) musician, and for the majority of my life the focus was collecting jazz (78's, LP's, tapes, CD's). I had about 5,000 jazz LP's at one time (1990's), which was a modest...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-19, 07:49 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 27,888
Posted By bfuser191509248

Thanks Amocat. Very nice bike you have there. ...

Thanks Amocat. Very nice bike you have there. Have you owned it for a long time? The gold Mafac parts are something I have been dreaming about owning eventually, but I imagine using them on a bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-19, 11:40 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,648
Posted By bfuser191509248

The batteries are presumably for the lights on...

The batteries are presumably for the lights on the rear and on the front fender; and for the horn in the tank.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-19, 02:19 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,648
Posted By bfuser191509248

I read that thread a couple of days ago. ...

I read that thread a couple of days ago. Interesting how Harpo heard all the negativity, and yet still bought it (and apparently loves it).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-19, 11:02 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,648
Posted By bfuser191509248

?? Any info about the model on that white label?

?? Any info about the model on that white label?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-19, 10:54 PM
Replies: 6,481
Views: 776,642
Posted By bfuser191509248

Thank you very much for this info, rccardr. I...

Thank you very much for this info, rccardr. I sent the shop an e-mail.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-19, 03:12 PM
Replies: 6,481
Views: 776,642
Posted By bfuser191509248

CLB hoods

ISO:
A pair of vintage CLB hoods (don't need levers). NOS or used with plenty of life left. CLB marked, not interested in Cane Creek, Rustines, or other new products (nor vintage non-CLB...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-19, 01:35 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,648
Posted By bfuser191509248

I was recently in your position (waiting to be...

I was recently in your position (waiting to be able to post photos). Don't worry- you're almost there.

Also, I wouldn't assume that the bike is "no good" based on some of the more negative...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-19, 10:54 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 27,888
Posted By bfuser191509248

I discovered something else about these pre-1969...

I discovered something else about these pre-1969 (european market) bikes. Many of them feature these decals on the seat tube, with "Grand Prix des Nations 1963". So far I've encountered two...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-19, 08:33 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,648
Posted By bfuser191509248

The image I posted was an RX5 reissue. Maybe the...

The image I posted was an RX5 reissue. Maybe the "B" was for "boy's". These were generally considered to have been very high quality reissues. Here's a better photo of one:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-19, 10:06 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,648
Posted By bfuser191509248

I don't remember what my box looked like, but I...

I don't remember what my box looked like, but I bought one of the 1987 5-Star reissues ("used" from a private party, but still in the box) back in the late 80's or very early 90's. I wish the photo...
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