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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-22-24, 07:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 277
Posted By jamesdak

Mmmm.....tough call. I've had over 10 Billato...

Mmmm.....tough call. I've had over 10 Billato built bikes but none in their name. Each one was well built and a great ride. I keep looking for one of their branded bikes in my size. For that price...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 740
Posted By jamesdak

Ugh... here we go again. Decided to mock it up...

Ugh... here we go again. Decided to mock it up with the Mirage parts it came with. Looks pretty dang good like that. Still it almost seems a shame to put these heavy parts on this nice, light...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 170
Posted By jamesdak

The more I look at this the more I think I need...

The more I look at this the more I think I need to go back to a black seatpost and stem. Put on the new matching bottle cages and this just feels wrong to me.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 02:44 PM
Replies: 21,736
Views: 3,071,338
Posted By jamesdak

Out on a more modern ride today. A Pacenti I got...

Out on a more modern ride today. A Pacenti I got from Kirk himself. The rear dropouts on this had gotten tweaked a bit in shipment and I picked it up yesterday after the LBS sorted that out for me. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 10:32 AM
Replies: 7,821
Views: 928,227
Posted By jamesdak

Back on the Moser this morning while waiting for...

Back on the Moser this morning while waiting for temps to reach riding levels. Swapped out the sorta heavy brake levers for a different set that feel better under my hands. Decided on these instead...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 07:01 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 10,925
Posted By jamesdak

Road Trip with a U Haul Rental!!!

Road Trip with a U Haul Rental!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 06:54 AM
Replies: 21,736
Views: 3,071,338
Posted By jamesdak

Nice!! There's a Europa for sale at a close by...

Nice!! There's a Europa for sale at a close by antique store that I go to regularly. If I was a better mechanic it would be mine! Such cool little cars.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 21,736
Views: 3,071,338
Posted By jamesdak

So today was another mostly lazy ride on the...

So today was another mostly lazy ride on the newly upgraded Miele. A little cool out and the sun kept hiding while I was out. Things are greening up more and more each day.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 619
Posted By jamesdak

Once again, these great views into the past have...

Once again, these great views into the past have been an evil enabler. Just finished this refurb last night. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 07:08 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 10,925
Posted By jamesdak

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-20-24, 06:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 400
Posted By jamesdak

Can you provide more details like what parts are...

Can you provide more details like what parts are on it? Also if you can create a gallery with pictures in it one of us can then share the pictures. Or you can spend some time here reading through...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 170
Posted By jamesdak

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 05:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 170
Posted By jamesdak

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 05:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 170
Posted By jamesdak

Quick Photoshoot of the Miele Latina

Finally got around to pretty much finishing up the Miele Latina. Still a couple of minor things but I'm planning on testing this one tomorrow. I just need to get some black bottle cages next time...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 07:32 PM
Replies: 7,821
Views: 928,227
Posted By jamesdak

Finally got back to the Miele after work today. ...

Finally got back to the Miele after work today. Cabled it up and put on a new 9 speed chain and pretty much dialed it in. Hopefully tomorrow I can get the bars wrapped and it will be pretty much...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 676
Posted By jamesdak

Wow, you did a great job. That turned out...

Wow, you did a great job. That turned out awesome!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 8,792
Views: 1,105,873
Posted By jamesdak

I have to agree. Makes up a bit for all the...

I have to agree. Makes up a bit for all the money I lose on most of the bikes.

I just went over most of the stuff and have found no real issues. The Peg frames is in great shape with only some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 8,792
Views: 1,105,873
Posted By jamesdak

Big day today for sure. Got in the tires and new...

Big day today for sure. Got in the tires and new chain from Merlin for the Moser.

But I also got in a real steal of a deal I stumbled on last week looking for parts for the Sancineto.

One bulk...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 05:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 627
Posted By jamesdak

That's the other kicker right now. If I'm in the...

That's the other kicker right now. If I'm in the car for around an hour it kills me. And I've got an earlier trip to north of there planned and am wondering if I'll be able to make the drive. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 08:10 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,208
Posted By jamesdak

Dang, reading some of the "remarks" here made go...

Dang, reading some of the "remarks" here made go check to make sure I was on the usually calm and civil C&V forum. Thought I had accidently strayed to one of the others.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 07:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 627
Posted By jamesdak

Well this was going to be the year to do it for...

Well this was going to be the year to do it for me and I even have leave scheduled. But....that dang but... Four straight days of riding has shown that my one knee is still not right. Pain...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 21,736
Views: 3,071,338
Posted By jamesdak

One more weekend day, one more lazy ride taking...

One more weekend day, one more lazy ride taking pictures. This time on the other end of the valley where it was only in the 50's and quite windy.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 01:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 740
Posted By jamesdak

Alas, one skill I've never learned. Maybe when I...

Alas, one skill I've never learned. Maybe when I retire.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 740
Posted By jamesdak

Attacked the wheels last night. First time I've...

Attacked the wheels last night. First time I've run into a rear wheel with the cassette literally "glued" to the freehub. Someone had greased it and that was working as a glue of sorts. Had to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 07:25 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 10,925
Posted By jamesdak

^Not even wheels for that price...

^Not even wheels for that price...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 07:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 279
Posted By jamesdak

I'm regularly riding 5 forks on bikes that old or...

I'm regularly riding 5 forks on bikes that old or older. I don't worry about them.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 21,736
Views: 3,071,338
Posted By jamesdak

Back out again this morning. This time on the...

Back out again this morning. This time on the Pinarello. Started out riding pretty fast but then got caught up in just enjoying the weather and shooting pictures. Once I got over to Huntsville I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 7,821
Views: 928,227
Posted By jamesdak

Nothing major this morning. Swapped some wheels...

Nothing major this morning. Swapped some wheels on the Moser. Then I took another go at the Pacenti as I wanted a relaxed ride today. Still just cannot seem to get FD to quit rubbing. I probably...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 507
Posted By jamesdak

Just a little update. I did ride this one two...

Just a little update. I did ride this one two days ago finally, the maiden voyage. It did quite well and I posted my second fastest pace of the year on it for the 26 mile ride. Felt pretty good...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 06:50 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 10,925
Posted By jamesdak

Motta Personal 2001R (Glow in the Dark) but with a replaced fork it seems.

Showed up in the local ads today for $950. Gianni Motta Personal 2001R (1991) 58cm Rare VintageGianni Motta Personal 2001R (1991) Rare Vintage. Columbus steel frameset. Dura Ace components, original...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 06:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 740
Posted By jamesdak

Finished cleaning up all the parts off the bike...

Finished cleaning up all the parts off the bike except for the crank and BB. Not going to pull that until I know for sure I'm not rebuilding with the Mirage parts. Oh and I still need to open up and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 8,792
Views: 1,105,873
Posted By jamesdak

I got in a new set of Ritchey Zeta Classic wheels...

I got in a new set of Ritchey Zeta Classic wheels today in polished silver from Bike24. Just like the Campagnolo Zonda's I got from them last year these were terribly packed. At least this time the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,284
Posted By jamesdak

Just thought I'd throw a little update out there,...

Just thought I'd throw a little update out there, probably more to vent my frustration. Past 5 months now on the second knee replacement and it's just not getting back to normal. Hurts throughout...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 21,736
Views: 3,071,338
Posted By jamesdak

Back out this morning on the Gianni Motta, such a...

Back out this morning on the Gianni Motta, such a pretty bike! Took better pics today as I just cruised along my normal route. I earned every shot today. Each time I stop to take a picture I was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 07:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 704
Posted By jamesdak

Like yours the front has plenty of room for the...

Like yours the front has plenty of room for the Kendra 700 x 40's on it right now. The back is a lot closer by the chainstays and shows signs of rubbing. By coincidence I just ordered Gravelking SK...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 08:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 704
Posted By jamesdak

^ Raleigh categorized it as a Sports Tourer, mix...

^ Raleigh categorized it as a Sports Tourer, mix of racing and touring.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 704
Posted By jamesdak

^ It's a great ride although it hasn't seen any...

^ It's a great ride although it hasn't seen any real gravel yet. Winter holds on a long time out here so the gravel stuff is just now becoming useable. Mostlly it's just all mud but they should...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 740
Posted By jamesdak

Some days it pays to just take off. I was...

Some days it pays to just take off. I was cruising another bike forum's classifieds for possible parts for this and appear to have struck Italian gold. :D Timing is everything sometimes. Needless...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 21,736
Views: 3,071,338
Posted By jamesdak

Warmest day of the year so far and I took off to...

Warmest day of the year so far and I took off to enjoy it. Decided to get in the maiden ride on the Moser Leader Ax I bought this winter. Rode it pretty much as I got it with just a saddle swap. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 08:15 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 10,925
Posted By jamesdak

:love: Curse you, 4 hours away and I've got the...

:love:
Curse you, 4 hours away and I've got the next 4 days off. :notamused:

I had the yellow/blue version of this with Cyclone parts. This is my size with better parts. Augh....come on old...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 08:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 740
Posted By jamesdak

Last night I went over the Mirage parts this came...

Last night I went over the Mirage parts this came with. Everything got a deep clean, degrease, polished and then relubed and all. When I took apart the jockey wheels to work on them they really have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 07:35 AM
Replies: 295
Views: 13,321
Posted By jamesdak

Here's by bit to encourage moving things along. ...

Here's by bit to encourage moving things along.

I actually did move two along last week. One was the Raleigh Technium I put way too much into and the other was Raleigh Racing USA Prestige I got as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 08:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 740
Posted By jamesdak

Oh and the Mirage (I think) wheels with Delta...

Oh and the Mirage (I think) wheels with Delta rims are quite hefty and probably not going back on this. With the current tires and cassette on them they are over 7 1/4 lbs for the pair without the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 740
Posted By jamesdak

Man, am I happy I pulled the trigger on this one....

Man, am I happy I pulled the trigger on this one. It sure looked rough when I unboxed it but you should see it now! All told I probably put 4 hours into reviving the paint by hand. I really need...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 11:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 740
Posted By jamesdak

Not sure off the top of my head but I also know...

Not sure off the top of my head but I also know who he got the bike from. Are the first numbers of the serial number the date? Pretty sure the serial number started with 96.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-08-24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 778
Posted By jamesdak

So just to update a bit. Mine arrived today and...

So just to update a bit. Mine arrived today and I just spent the past couple of hours going over it. Even with the honest wear on if from use and dull paint I'm happy with what I paid. There...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 07:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 740
Posted By jamesdak

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 07:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 740
Posted By jamesdak

Unpacking and getting to know the Sancineto

I actually paid for this about two months ago but told the seller no rush on the shipment. He had some issues crop up on his end but the bike came in today just fine. This is the same guy I bought...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 07:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 585
Posted By jamesdak

Well, this one didn't take long to sell. Went...

Well, this one didn't take long to sell. Went this evening as I was unpacking and going over a Sancineto that arrived today. Another youngster and ex bike mechanic. So that's two Raleighs gone in 4...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 05:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,282
Posted By jamesdak

Sort of, I've got a few diffferent sets of Miele...

Sort of, I've got a few diffferent sets of Miele decals I'm watching. Thinking about using parts from them to match things up also. Not sure why this fork is bugging me so much on this one.
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