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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 11:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 776
Posted By Vitma

Thank you everyone. I never saw these kind of...

Thank you everyone. I never saw these kind of seatstays. I assumed that they might be for “aero” reasons but what threw me off was that the rest of the frame is not aero (external cables, non aero...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 09:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 776
Posted By Vitma

Unusual Seat Stay

Ciao,

does anyone know more about these seat stays? They appear unusually thick but flat? The frame is a German Schauff but it could also be a Swiss Mairag (Schauff bought Mairag at some point)....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-23-24, 10:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 630
Posted By Vitma

Re-Cycle: The cycling history podcast. Excellent...

Re-Cycle: The cycling history podcast. Excellent and well done podcast about the pro road cycling history. 51 episodes and ran until 2021.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,951
Posted By Vitma

Agreed, looks like full Campagnolo Chorus group...

Agreed, looks like full Campagnolo Chorus group set, but quite a road trip over to Indianapolis. :speedy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-24, 11:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 740
Posted By Vitma

Very nice looking frame. Since the KS-25...

Very nice looking frame.

Since the KS-25 frame building method involves tubes being pushed over the lugs and soldered with silver solder, similar to glued Vitus frames, which are sometimes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-24, 09:34 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 9,496
Posted By Vitma

Someone already posted the date. See you in...

Someone already posted the date. See you in September!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,130,046
Posted By Vitma

Kona Kula 1994

Got this 1994 Kona Kula (Kona's first aluminum MTB) with almost all original parts but beaten up for a great price. I had initially planned to restore it to its full original '90s appearance, but I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-24, 09:40 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,951
Posted By Vitma

Simo Cylces frame, Sonoma CA, $100 but bottom...

Simo Cylces frame, Sonoma CA, $100 but bottom braked seized!

From the seller:
1998 tange prestige steel fillet brazed frame set
Size is Large/XL :
Top tube c to c is 58cm
Seat tube is 59 cm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-23, 08:19 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,951
Posted By Vitma

Scapin frame, Alameda CA

Scapin frame, 60cm, $90, Alameda CA

Please notice that this is probably not the original fork.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-23, 10:31 AM
Replies: 3,247
Views: 417,999
Posted By Vitma

Thank you for the feedback. If I want to...

Thank you for the feedback.

If I want to re-use the rim, from which I took the tire off (glued 1.5 years ago), should I remove all glue and prep it again or could I just add a layer of glue and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-23, 10:03 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,951
Posted By Vitma

Colnago Master, San Diego CA

Colnago Classic (not Master, thanks cb400bill), 54cm, San Diego CA, $800

Campagnolo too for the most parts. The headset seems to be Cane Creek and the stem is from ITM.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-23, 10:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 963
Posted By Vitma

Thank you so much. Perfect timing with the longer...

Thank you so much. Perfect timing with the longer Veterans Day weekend in the US.

Reminded me on the documentary A Sunday in Hell from 1976. Not a fast paced documentary. I loved it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-23, 07:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 963
Posted By Vitma

You could get a VPN. That’s how I watch bike...

You could get a VPN. That’s how I watch bike races.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-23, 06:30 PM
Replies: 3,247
Views: 417,999
Posted By Vitma

Hello everyone, I want to reuse an already...

Hello everyone,

I want to reuse an already and 1.5 year ago glued 28mm tubular on another rim. Can i just take off the tubular and put it onto the other rim and do I need/can clean the 28mm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-23, 03:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 533
Posted By Vitma

One gentlemen at the Eroica California 2023 rode...

One gentlemen at the Eroica California 2023 rode up the Cypress Mountain (steep and dirty road) on his singlespeed. Wallysbicycleworks has a video on their Instagram page.

I made it on my 42x28...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-10-23, 09:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 565
Posted By Vitma

Original Colnago Oro?

Ciao, I am wondering if this is an original but early Colnago Oro version. Normally, these versions seem to have a golden chainstain and full golden forks or (of course) the full golden plated...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-23, 10:26 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,951
Posted By Vitma

This Somec frame in Tricolore paint scheme would...

This Somec frame in Tricolore paint scheme would look so good if it would not have been scratched up. Please notice the Super Record Rear Derailleur, easily $50 right there.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-23, 01:28 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,951
Posted By Vitma

Too bad that the fork is not original, otherwise...

Too bad that the fork is not original, otherwise I would be on my way. Thanks for posting.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-23, 09:36 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,951
Posted By Vitma

For the tall ones in this group: 63cm Fuso...

For the tall ones in this group:

63cm Fuso frame FR93, SLX, Santa Rosa CA, not cheap at $425 but seems to be in good shape
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-23, 10:50 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,951
Posted By Vitma

Too bad that this one doesn’t ship and is not...

Too bad that this one doesn’t ship and is not close by.

Barracuda A2V from 1995! In Tucson AZ currently 0 bids at $7.99 starting bid.

Tange Ultimate Superlight. 1995 is the last year of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-23, 09:40 PM
Replies: 1,875
Views: 715,270
Posted By Vitma

Hi, this one showed up in my local CL. Anyone...

Hi, this one showed up in my local CL. Anyone knows if this is real Bianchi, if yes, which model and roughly year?

It has Bianchi Special Columbus tubing and fork (Celeste stickers) but looks more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-23, 07:43 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,951
Posted By Vitma

Sorry if this is a repost. Bottecchia in ADR...

Sorry if this is a repost.

Bottecchia in ADR Team colors and matching Jersey. $1,050 60cm Hayward, CA

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/d/hayward-vintage-classic-italian/7651494836.html

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-23, 07:34 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,951
Posted By Vitma

Scapin in Fremont CA $499 Nice Scapin with...

Scapin in Fremont CA $499

Nice Scapin with Campagnolo, should clean up nicely but too big for me.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/d/fremont-scapin-60cm-road-bike/7653033358.html

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-23, 08:45 PM
Replies: 3,247
Views: 417,999
Posted By Vitma

Just want to post that Challenge Tires USA has a...

Just want to post that Challenge Tires USA has a 30% Summer Sale on Strada and Elite tubulars right now. us.challengetires.com
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-23, 08:38 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 29,952
Posted By Vitma

Thanks everyone for the tubular feedback. I...

Thanks everyone for the tubular feedback. I thought so but the good tire thread threw me off.

I bought some Challenge Strada tubulars via their US homepage and they didn’t came folded up in a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-23, 04:23 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 29,952
Posted By Vitma

I am wondering if I should get some new tubular...

I am wondering if I should get some new tubular tires before the Eroica CA ride. The thread looks good just the casing is old. They also hold air fine. Any advice? Thank you

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-23, 04:43 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 29,952
Posted By Vitma

Hang in there. I send them several emails since...

Hang in there. I send them several emails since December, because I paid the early registration fee but the registration did not show up. Nobody replied and I also only got the “tell us about...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-23, 06:44 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 29,952
Posted By Vitma

Good luck with the treatment Brad! They way how...

Good luck with the treatment Brad! They way how you paddled up these California mountains last year as a Texan rider tells me that you will tackle this treatment with the same perseverance. Take it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-23, 10:16 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,951
Posted By Vitma

Cannondale

Nice 90s Cannondale RS600 with Wolber wheels, Salinas CA $160

https://monterey.craigslist.org/bik/d/salinas-cannondale-racing-series-road/7634907350.html

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-23, 10:22 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,951
Posted By Vitma

Trek 660, $75

Trek 660, $75, Burlingame CA

Needs some TLC and looks like it has only one chain wheel.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/bik/d/burlingame-trek-660-single-speed-steel/7639560674.html

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-23, 10:11 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,951
Posted By Vitma

Hi, this one has the straight Precisa fork that...

Hi, this one has the straight Precisa fork that was introduced in 1989. Looks like a nice Colnago but I am not sure about the model.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-23, 05:03 PM
Replies: 1,028
Views: 190,673
Posted By Vitma

I got this Merckx bike from a household...

I got this Merckx bike from a household liquidation of an older gentlemen who unfortunately passed away. It must have been in storage for a while and I had to disassemble and clean it thoroughly.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-23, 04:02 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 29,952
Posted By Vitma

I registered and paid in December but the...

I registered and paid in December but the registration is not showing up on the homepage side. I am trying since January to get in contact with someone but without success. Good luck.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-23, 08:47 AM
Replies: 399
Views: 29,952
Posted By Vitma

The Eroica commercial email in my inbox said...

The Eroica commercial email in my inbox said today about EC: “Eroica California is back, and it's bigger, better, and more exhilarating than ever before. Mark your calendars for September 17, 2023,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-23, 06:50 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,951
Posted By Vitma

A little wired that the bike you posted is...

A little wired that the bike you posted is different than what CL shows now:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-23, 12:29 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 29,952
Posted By Vitma

At this point, I count this as a sign that the...

At this point, I count this as a sign that the event might happen and that’s a good thing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-23, 12:57 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,951
Posted By Vitma

Somec’s have some awesome paint schemes. This one...

Somec’s have some awesome paint schemes. This one looks quite unique. I agree one side is more reddish while the other has an orange to red fade. Fortunately/Unfortunately, too small for me and too...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-23, 03:22 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 29,952
Posted By Vitma

Hi Thanh. Nice to hear from you. Interesting, so...

Hi Thanh. Nice to hear from you. Interesting, so the Santa Rita Creek Rd and the climb to Cypress Mountain are accessible without any restrictions. I hope too that Eroica California will take place...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-23, 05:53 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,951
Posted By Vitma

Wow this triangle bike bag triggered some good...

Wow this triangle bike bag triggered some good flashbacks to the 80s. The add is still up for a$50 Stumpjumper, crazy!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-23, 03:50 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 29,952
Posted By Vitma

Ok, so I am not the oddball here who has not...

Ok, so I am not the oddball here who has not heard back from the organizers, the whole event is in jeopardy. Quite sad as I enjoyed last years Eroica California.

Let's say this thing totally blows...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-23, 05:27 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 29,952
Posted By Vitma

Last post in this thread is quite a while ago....

Last post in this thread is quite a while ago. How is everyone doing in their preparation?

I still haven't heard back from the organizers about my issue that the registration does not show up but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-23, 09:25 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,951
Posted By Vitma

Specialized Epic Carbon, Salinas CA ...

Specialized Epic Carbon, Salinas CA

https://shopgoodwill.com/item/162251278

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-23, 09:22 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 29,952
Posted By Vitma

Thank you for the reply. The registration summary...

Thank you for the reply. The registration summary and the online purchases only shows the 2022 registration.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-23, 09:41 AM
Replies: 399
Views: 29,952
Posted By Vitma

Ciao, does anyone has contacts to the...

Ciao,

does anyone has contacts to the organizer? I paid the super early bird registration via a coupon code, the transaction went through and shows on my Paypal and account but not on the Eroica...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-22, 10:17 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 29,952
Posted By Vitma

Yeah, me too. I checked almost every day and the...

Yeah, me too. I checked almost every day and the Super Early Bird was never there and now I only have the „normal“ registrations. :mad:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-22, 09:46 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 29,952
Posted By Vitma

I couldn’t find the early bird registration today...

I couldn’t find the early bird registration today after I logged in. Anyone else had the same problem? Thanks
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-22, 09:41 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,674
Posted By Vitma

Best wishes from me too. Hang in there.

Best wishes from me too. Hang in there.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-22, 09:27 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,951
Posted By Vitma

Classic foldable bikes are totally underrated....

Classic foldable bikes are totally underrated. This Peugeot is a gem and looks very stylish.

You can also fold it up, put it on a plane and go to Germany to the Foldable Bike World Championship....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-22, 09:10 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 56,674
Posted By Vitma

I also got the invite for the 90 bucks...

I also got the invite for the 90 bucks registration but when I logged in today there is no option to register anymore, only a coupon registration and the Eroica dinner. Does anyone else got this or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-22, 11:07 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,349
Posted By Vitma

Oh no. I have the same Giro gloves but mine are...

Oh no. I have the same Giro gloves but mine are still holding up…hopefully for a little longer.

I searched a little bit and found this company in Germany that only makes retro bike gloves, full...
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