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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-15-22, 12:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 502
Posted By silent_chief

Yeah. I think the price is a bit ambitious, but...

Yeah. I think the price is a bit ambitious, but the DC market is bonkers. Some real lead pipe stuff is being sold for some pretty high prices. (Or at least advertised) Unfortunately I also think...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-15-22, 07:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 502
Posted By silent_chief

Thanks for the tips. I'll try for 800 and see...

Thanks for the tips. I'll try for 800 and see what happens.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-14-22, 03:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 502
Posted By silent_chief

Tommassini Tecno 1996

I think this is from 1996. There is a very faint stamp of JS on the BB shell, but I'm not sure if I'm reading it right. Paint is OK for it's age, but it has some issues. It has a bit of a mishmash...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-20, 06:19 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 21,580
Posted By silent_chief

Me too! And we've got a similar love for LeMonds!...

Me too! And we've got a similar love for LeMonds! The All City's look nice too. I can be convinced to go AL again too but if $$ is no object... I'd also love a GRX grouppo.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-19, 11:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,385
Posted By silent_chief

Yikes. Those are expensive toys to just be lying...

Yikes. Those are expensive toys to just be lying around unused. My Ti Victoire is my fair weather beauty and my other bikes get ridden harder and commuted on more often. To just have a modern Ti...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-19, 11:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,297
Posted By silent_chief

Brake boosters, where did they go?

So I could've put this in other sub-forums, but this groups seems the most in the know and active. I recently put a brake booster on my lemond poprad. I have it converted to a flat bar with v...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-19, 05:33 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,210
Posted By silent_chief

A true American hero. Love my early 2000...

A true American hero. Love my early 2000 lemonds. 853 steel and titanium. Timeless frame materials and a timeless name.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-19, 12:35 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,265
Posted By silent_chief

I haven't ridden enough bikes to intelligently...

I haven't ridden enough bikes to intelligently talk about the "Italian difference" if such a thing even exists. I think it comes down to the fact that my Tomassini says hand made in Italy on the BB...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-19, 10:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,439
Posted By silent_chief

The creak was being generated with regular shoes....

The creak was being generated with regular shoes. (I did consider that at first though, I recently did buy some new bike shoes)

Anyways, I picked up the bit at lunch and tightened down the chain...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-19, 09:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,439
Posted By silent_chief

Unfortunately they require a torx bit, which I...

Unfortunately they require a torx bit, which I don't have. I think I'll stop by the local bike shop during lunch. Also need some grease after all of the re-lubing I did last night.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-19, 09:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,439
Posted By silent_chief

No, I'll try lubing the front. I did crank it...

No, I'll try lubing the front. I did crank it down pretty hard though.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-19, 09:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,439
Posted By silent_chief

Yup.

Yup.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-19, 07:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,439
Posted By silent_chief

Also removed pedals, greased and re-installed. ...

Also removed pedals, greased and re-installed. Also oiled spring mech on the pedals. Creak can be recreated without being clipped in.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-19, 07:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,439
Posted By silent_chief

Ti frame creak

What am I missing?

Small creak when mashing on pedals. Appears to be drive side. Can recreate at a standstill when standing on pedals and brakes fully engaged.

I've done the following;

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-09-19, 05:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 985
Posted By silent_chief

Chain ring rubbing chain stay

I have an older (96?) Tomassini Tecno that I love to death but I've noticed that the inner chain ring will sometimes rub on the chain stay. I see about 1-2 mm of clearance, and it looks pretty...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-19, 06:16 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 43,562
Posted By silent_chief

I love them. I have a poprad converted to a flat...

I love them. I have a poprad converted to a flat bar with v brakes and a deore triple groupset. Great commuter and kid hauler. My ti victoire with a modern 11 speed 105 just feels like a weekend...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-18, 11:28 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,978
Posted By silent_chief

My victoire. Probably not vintage (01/02) by...

My victoire. Probably not vintage (01/02) by forum standards but the welds the finish the ride... love...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-18, 12:34 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 34,374
Posted By silent_chief

I've got a 2120 that I want to offload. (My N is...

I've got a 2120 that I want to offload. (My N is 3 I think.) Anyway in DC want one?

It is as about light as my Tomassini but it has a triple, heavy pedals, etc. etc. I bet I could slim it down...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-18, 01:04 PM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 328,497
Posted By silent_chief

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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1996(?) Tecno. Ultegra cranks and brakes and hubs, but Campag Veloce 9 speed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-18, 03:47 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 19,787
Posted By silent_chief

There is nothing like the look of raw ti. I...

There is nothing like the look of raw ti. I personally think my Lemond Victoire complete with a modern 11 speed group and modern wheels looks like it could have come off a show room yesterday... and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-17, 06:04 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 24,080
Posted By silent_chief

This list is both soothing (I'm pretty low in the...

This list is both soothing (I'm pretty low in the count) and dangerous (makes me want to add a bike or two). However I feel pretty set on my stable. I'm starting to think I'd like a tourer, but I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-17, 11:32 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 10,414
Posted By silent_chief

My bikes are dialed in to their functions. ...

My bikes are dialed in to their functions.


Lemond Poprad with a flat bar and Deore triple is my kid hauler, daily commuter beater.
Lemond Victoire with the latest Shimano 105 11 speed group-o...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-22-17, 10:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 817
Posted By silent_chief

FYI, I'm sure everyone was waiting with bated...

FYI, I'm sure everyone was waiting with bated breath. It was just the BB. The drive side one had a pretty good layer of crud. Cleaned the threads wiped it down applied a nice dob of grease,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-17, 08:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 817
Posted By silent_chief

Thanks for the tip. I hadn't thought of the...

Thanks for the tip. I hadn't thought of the skewer. I did just recently change the rear skewer and the problem persisted pre and post. That does make me think though that I should check the drop...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-17, 06:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 817
Posted By silent_chief

Chasing a creak

Ok, I've got a steel framed lemond poprad that I've converted into a flat bar commuter. I've got this creak that is driving me nuts. It is very hard to isolate but it happens when I am pedaling...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-17, 07:56 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 40,016
Posted By silent_chief

Lemond Victoire with new 11 speed 105 groupset. ...

Lemond Victoire with new 11 speed 105 groupset. IMHO nothing sexier then unpainted Ti on a bike. I've also got a Poprad converted to a flat bar commuter. Roughly the same year, made out of 853.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-17, 07:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,467
Posted By silent_chief

I love this bike. Just put on this new 5800 105...

I love this bike. Just put on this new 5800 105 groupset. I also have a Poprad converted to a flat bar commuter.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-17, 04:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,250
Posted By silent_chief

Wed can't get here fast enough. Didn't muck w/...

Wed can't get here fast enough. Didn't muck w/ the cartridge last night nut a DS external BB w/ some grease threaded on just fine.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-17, 01:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,250
Posted By silent_chief

Thanks for the replies, I'm just going to hold...

Thanks for the replies, I'm just going to hold tight until Wed and report back. I'm pretty confident things are fine. The threads most inbound that the BB's don't touch are of the same depth/...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-17, 12:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,250
Posted By silent_chief

Hmm, I think this may be it. I hadn't applied a...

Hmm, I think this may be it. I hadn't applied a slathering of new grease when I was putting the cartridge bb back in, as I had just spent so much time cleaning it out and just wanted to check fit. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-17, 12:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,250
Posted By silent_chief

OCD and BB threads

So I've got a very nice Ti frame that I am upgrading the groupset on. The parts are in the mail and I'll be getting them on Wed. In anticipation I took off the cranks and removed the shimano...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-30-16, 01:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 771
Posted By silent_chief

Thanks for the responses. I'm going to try to...

Thanks for the responses. I'm going to try to just ignore it for now (my beater commuter) but my OCD finds it annoying all the same. I'm thinking it is something related to the freewheel, which I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-30-16, 08:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 771
Posted By silent_chief

Hub or freehwheel?

I've got a newer Shimano 105 rear hub, and like all Shimano it is cup and cone. I've repacked and greased the hub but I have a small annoyance that I can't seem to track down. I believe I have my...
Forum: Commuting
06-09-16, 08:33 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,383
Posted By silent_chief

Need to Vent

Maybe I'm missing it, but I think it'd be great if we had a catch all "need to vent" thread. I see a lot of one offs. Sometimes griping anonymously is very cathartic. Anyways, here is mine from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-16, 01:15 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 29,831
Posted By silent_chief

I love the variety in your bikes but the angle of...

I love the variety in your bikes but the angle of the ramps in the last few make my wrists hurt.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-16, 09:14 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 13,970
Posted By silent_chief

Lots of Ti in this thread... which is my dream...

Lots of Ti in this thread... which is my dream bike sitting at home right now. Not to start a frame material war, but the seemless welds, raw metallic finish of a quality Ti road bike are timeless. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-16, 08:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 978
Posted By silent_chief

Excellent, thank you both. Loose bearings sound...

Excellent, thank you both. Loose bearings sound a little tricky just in terms of getting the buggers lined up and in there, but I'll do that and save it for my next down time project.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-16, 07:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 978
Posted By silent_chief

Failing headset

I believe my headset is starting to show signs of indexing. Turning while riding is no problem, nor is there any noise or vibration. However, while in the stand, the bars tend to naturally revert...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-16, 07:37 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,152,641
Posted By silent_chief

I've got two Lemond's. One is a beat up Poprad...

I've got two Lemond's. One is a beat up Poprad with 853 and it is the bee's knees. I'd be all over this if I was local. Looks immaculate.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-16, 11:11 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,152,641
Posted By silent_chief

Litespeed Catalyst titanium...

Litespeed Catalyst titanium (http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/bik/5513481260.html)

I've already got a titanium bike and a little small

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and I've already got a Columbus steel bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-16, 08:29 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,152,641
Posted By silent_chief

You pick 10 from 60 vintage bicycles...

You pick 10 from 60 vintage bicycles (http://easternshore.craigslist.org/bik/5440366707.html)

Any eagle eyes see anything?

512107
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-19-15, 10:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 990
Posted By silent_chief

Nice. The chrome on his is gorgeous.

Nice. The chrome on his is gorgeous.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-19-15, 09:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 990
Posted By silent_chief

Unfortunately the fork is MIA. Considering I...

Unfortunately the fork is MIA. Considering I paid about 1/4 of that price, I'm pretty stoked. Hand made Italian steel was on my bucket list.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-19-15, 09:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 990
Posted By silent_chief

452357 Here is one bad pic. As you can...

452357

Here is one bad pic. As you can see it came with the very narrow handlebars popular during that time. My new bars should be waiting for me when I get home and I'll put it together.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-19-15, 09:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 990
Posted By silent_chief

I've got them, and I was reading about that guy. ...

I've got them, and I was reading about that guy. The rear is partially disassembled (unsure if I can actually reassemble) but the the front is fine. That being said I actually think I want to stay...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-18-15, 06:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 990
Posted By silent_chief

Tommasini Tecno

I just got a Tommasini Tecno. It is circa 96. It has full tri color 8 speed Shimano 600/ Ultegra with Campy rims. The STI were beyond repair, but I replaced with some down tube shifters. It is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-14, 10:41 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,152,641
Posted By silent_chief

Vintage Cilo TR-1 Road Bike- Reynolds 531 frame-...

Vintage Cilo TR-1 Road Bike- Reynolds 531 frame- 61cm - $140 (Sterling) (http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/bik/4672332496.html)
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Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-14, 10:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,225
Posted By silent_chief

If you wanted just some wall art, you could've...

If you wanted just some wall art, you could've done better. Ride it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-14, 03:02 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,402
Posted By silent_chief

I could be happy with two. A commuter and a high...

I could be happy with two. A commuter and a high end weekender. I've got a third dedicated kid hauler/ lock up at the train bike, which is nice... but I could downsize that one if I had to. Two is...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-14, 08:26 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,411,450
Posted By silent_chief

I was referring to the other bike with the full...

I was referring to the other bike with the full Di2 group, but yours is nice too. I'm just jealous and I'd feel obligated to rack up the miles too.
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