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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-15-24, 09:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 43
Posted By billytwosheds

WTB: Bontrager Comp pedals in Oil Slick finish

WTB: Bontrager Comp pedals in Oil Slick finish.

I know, I know, an overly specific and not C&V request.

But these are tricky to find and all ya'll got boxes of parts not being used (like I do)....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 01:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 250
Posted By billytwosheds

That thing is effing sweet. I had a comparably...

That thing is effing sweet. I had a comparably equipped Benotto mixte with the same finish (now gifted to a friend) and it rode really well.

Enjoy it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 315
Posted By billytwosheds

Not to wander too far from the topic at hand, but...

Not to wander too far from the topic at hand, but is that top tube braze on supposed to be a guide or a stop? It's being used as the latter, and my natural assumption would be that it's meant to be a...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-08-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 542
Posted By billytwosheds

$1100 is a lot to drop on any complete bicycle...

$1100 is a lot to drop on any complete bicycle without checking it out first.

If you can post some pics, it might help. Worn out C-record can vary a lot in pricing.

I had a too-small-for-me...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 11:10 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 684
Posted By billytwosheds

I get that. In all fairness, that's not what's...

I get that. In all fairness, that's not what's happening here ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 11:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 665
Posted By billytwosheds

We all knows that's not true. Wear, maintenance,...

We all knows that's not true. Wear, maintenance, storage conditions all apply here.

Have a local in SB check it out and give you more info.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 11:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 684
Posted By billytwosheds

+1 to the repaint suggestion, and to the headset...

+1 to the repaint suggestion, and to the headset having been installed incorrectly or out of order. Perhaps the bottom bearings were installed upside down.

The springs for the rear drop adjustment...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 10:29 PM
Replies: 249
Views: 78,170
Posted By billytwosheds

VERY handsome machine you have there. Couple...

VERY handsome machine you have there.

Couple questions:

Is that SR rear derailleur shifting to a 28t cog? With those Simplex retros?
Did the self-extracting bolts from the C Record crank get...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 01:34 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,096
Posted By billytwosheds

Neither jump out to me as a deal or a worthwhile...

Neither jump out to me as a deal or a worthwhile project, but you are welcome the benefit of the doubt.

Welcome to the C&V waters. The temp is nice and the market is friendly.

Come learn a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 09:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 869
Posted By billytwosheds

Better tires at a good pressure usually does it...

Better tires at a good pressure usually does it for me.

At the same time, for whatever reason...some bikes feel more slippery than others.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-24, 07:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 294
Posted By billytwosheds

Super cool, tho I've never seen a Pug with seat...

Super cool, tho I've never seen a Pug with seat stays like that.

What kind of pop/soda can is that shimming the seat pin?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-24, 11:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 653
Posted By billytwosheds

Interested in the Touring in Hawaii article if...

Interested in the Touring in Hawaii article if you don't mind.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 420
Posted By billytwosheds

+1 to the 26" = 650c comments. My recent Zunow...

+1 to the 26" = 650c comments. My recent Zunow pickup has these, and it's really fun.

Re: the Paramount in the article, it's got the Modolo death stem :innocent:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 601
Posted By billytwosheds

Columbus dove? That Galmozzi is sweet as.

Columbus dove?

That Galmozzi is sweet as.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-24, 02:32 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,026
Posted By billytwosheds

Agree with most of the above comments. I'd...

Agree with most of the above comments.

I'd page iab who might know more. This era is beyond many who frequent the V&C.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-24, 08:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 466
Posted By billytwosheds

FWIW the steel fork was meant to soften the harsh...

FWIW the steel fork was meant to soften the harsh ride of the all-aluminum frame AFAIK.

You did good with that sponge job.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-27-24, 07:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 466
Posted By billytwosheds

North Shore bike trail frame for the win. ...

North Shore bike trail frame for the win.

Shoots.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-25-24, 11:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 572
Posted By billytwosheds

Fork also looks like it has a unique curve to it....

Fork also looks like it has a unique curve to it. Pass unless it has parts you need.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-25-24, 10:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,858
Posted By billytwosheds

FWIW the price jumping around likely turned away...

FWIW the price jumping around likely turned away potential buyers.

Might have been better to stick with the original price, which you returned to anyway. Probably would have sold.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-21-24, 12:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 656
Posted By billytwosheds

I'd hesitate as well. The paint looks like a...

I'd hesitate as well. The paint looks like a garage job, good from 10 feet but...

If you can take it home for a c-note, you would not have a hard time getting your money out of it.

But it's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-24, 02:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,524
Posted By billytwosheds

The geometry seems fine at the moment, but I'll...

The geometry seems fine at the moment, but I'll compare it to my other frames this weekend.

The previous owner did use it as a road bike for a while, and I don't plant to put tri bars back on it....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,994
Posted By billytwosheds

Ah, not this time. But I do have a Vitus stashed...

Ah, not this time. But I do have a Vitus stashed with family in SoCal. If the usual suspects descend again (next year?), I'll try to make it.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-15-24, 04:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 364
Posted By billytwosheds

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1034241...

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1034241-another-rare-japanese-frameset-help-id-zunow.html#post23157896
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-24, 04:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,524
Posted By billytwosheds

Welp, I found another one. Bringing this thread...

Welp, I found another one. Bringing this thread back to life.

Received from a former racer sponsored by a local bike and sporting goods shop in 1992/3. Apparently one of the employees had a...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-15-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 364
Posted By billytwosheds

Yes, the main tubes are oversized and the stays...

Yes, the main tubes are oversized and the stays and fork have crimping. I ended up picking it up and will post to a thread in the main C&V forum.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-24, 11:53 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,994
Posted By billytwosheds

Would be stoked to ride with ya'll. The...

Would be stoked to ride with ya'll.

The other rides on the continent all look great, but are sort of out of reach.

SoCal is very doable for me with a little planning.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-24, 11:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 690
Posted By billytwosheds

Very interesting data points. The technology...

Very interesting data points. The technology didn't change much, but the finish did.

I'm using what I *think* are Record Synchro II shifters with an 8s Record derailleur. The RD is the same as...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-12-24, 11:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 364
Posted By billytwosheds

I noticed the upside down bar ends as well, and...

I noticed the upside down bar ends as well, and I'm not sure they're indexed.

The hoods are also a little suss.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-24, 11:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 690
Posted By billytwosheds

Agree. My 8s Campy brifters work well, no...

Agree.

My 8s Campy brifters work well, no complaints. They also look really nice in a way that works with frames built into the 80's.

The big C got caught playing catch up on technology...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-12-24, 08:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 364
Posted By billytwosheds

Zunow triathlon

I don't need another bike, but when the market is like this the grail bikes start to surface.

What do these brightly colored Zunows go for these days? This is a rare one. Bit of an odd mix of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-24, 08:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 690
Posted By billytwosheds

I have a 10 speed gear insert which came with one...

I have a 10 speed gear insert which came with one of the sets I located. No 9s, sorry. You might try putting a post in the WTB/WTT thread.

The 10s chain hasn't gotten stuck or dropped yet, but I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 690
Posted By billytwosheds

Campagnolo 8spd Synchro indexing is actually solid

Even shifting a 10spd chain across the 8.

Not kidding.

I had to locate multiple sets of the shifters to actually put together a set with all the necessary washers.

But dang, it works great....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 647
Posted By billytwosheds

I'd like to know how the repairs on their lawn...

I'd like to know how the repairs on their lawn mower are going. Still in the shop?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-24, 12:06 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,284
Posted By billytwosheds

My vote is for the Batavus or the Bianchi :)

My vote is for the Batavus or the Bianchi :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-24, 07:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 262
Posted By billytwosheds

Maybe, but with a barrel that small (made for 6...

Maybe, but with a barrel that small (made for 6 or maybe 7 speeds), the lever will be pulled way back. It might not make it to all 8 gears before hitting 180* from the starting position.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-26-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,858
Posted By billytwosheds

Wait, did the price just go up on this?

Wait, did the price just go up on this?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,290
Posted By billytwosheds

Sort of. They are...fast(er) back when compared...

Sort of. They are...fast(er) back when compared to the later Sequoias.

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1402x1030/s_l1600_59a13452ce7db4857304a817e78766e772d46a14.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 362
Posted By billytwosheds

Even the spoke reflectors were aero :lol: ...

Even the spoke reflectors were aero :lol:

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/817x1157/ral84_07_3cdba0cc9a5a4894d3176866933333c1de9c8287.jpg
Forum: For Sale
01-20-24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 600
Posted By billytwosheds

Really nice, interesting frame. FWIW the C&V...

Really nice, interesting frame. FWIW the C&V classified subforum is pretty active, maybe cross list there?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 706
Posted By billytwosheds

Bianchi or not, I would hesitate to move on a...

Bianchi or not, I would hesitate to move on a bike like that.

Between the rear brake cable/housing being way too long, the way the rear brake is being held on, and the claw derailleur hanger which...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-24, 12:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 422
Posted By billytwosheds

Very nice. Next time around consider yellow/gold...

Very nice. Next time around consider yellow/gold bar tape. Would set off the print on the decals.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-11-24, 05:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 274
Posted By billytwosheds

Nice batch. I think the drilled blades with...

Nice batch.

I think the drilled blades with the shield logo are actually Victory, not SR.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-08-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 275
Posted By billytwosheds

Don't need it myself but those are quite nice:...

Don't need it myself but those are quite nice: https://bikeretrogrouch.blogspot.com/2016/01/old-is-good-specialized-triple-cranks.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,729
Posted By billytwosheds

Eager to see results :thumb:

Eager to see results :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,431
Posted By billytwosheds

The intent here seems positive, and I'll add that...

The intent here seems positive, and I'll add that more people will participate as the norms and rules of this place are enforced. Not every conversation is inviting, and I lurked for several years...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,504
Posted By billytwosheds

If you want to keep the tubulars, you can get...

If you want to keep the tubulars, you can get three tubular tires for $85 through Yellow Jersey.

https://www.yellowjersey.org/tt.html

As Dave said, the rear cluster is pretty tight, so it's not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,504
Posted By billytwosheds

That's actually a pretty nice little bike. I...

That's actually a pretty nice little bike. I would regrease the bearings, get some new tires and brake hoods, and ride it.

Most likely a 1986/87 model, made of Tange 2 tubing. Full SIS is nice....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-24, 08:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 593
Posted By billytwosheds

I'd tag it around 1987, probably a Trek 1000 or...

I'd tag it around 1987, probably a Trek 1000 or 1200. I had a slightly later 1100 that was a lot of fun. Aluminum frame, steel fork.

Is the DA equipment 7spd?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-02-24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 719
Posted By billytwosheds

Stunning frame, look at that paint. GLWS

Stunning frame, look at that paint. GLWS
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-30-23, 10:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 434
Posted By billytwosheds

PM sent on the post

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