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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 06:49 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,204
Posted By VRJAKE

Great stuff, thanks for posting all the images. ...

Great stuff, thanks for posting all the images.

Pics below are of a "Meteor" branded Carleton Franco-Suisse that originally came from Hardings. Frame research indicates perhaps early 60's but...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-13-24, 09:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,182
Posted By VRJAKE

Protocol? Think's it's good for a seller to edit...

Protocol? Think's it's good for a seller to edit or post when sold. But a buyer is supposed to "pm coming"? What's that about?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 17,072
Posted By VRJAKE

Rivendell. Years back they sold Nigel Smythe bags...

Rivendell. Years back they sold Nigel Smythe bags in this wool plaid material. Nice bags.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 17,072
Posted By VRJAKE

Passed along years back, 1980 Medici Gran Turismo...

Passed along years back, 1980 Medici Gran Turismo that was sold with paint matched Silca and Blumel fenders:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 11:37 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,131
Posted By VRJAKE

Similar conundrum. If all goes well, will be...

Similar conundrum. If all goes well, will be moving to a new house, with a workshop space of similar size but different configuration - hopefully better. Current workshop is small, ~300 - 350 square...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 05:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 242
Posted By VRJAKE

Had one recently, also came with an Avocet...

Had one recently, also came with an Avocet Touring model.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,267
Posted By VRJAKE

Track bikes always look good in chrome. 1972...

Track bikes always look good in chrome. 1972 Paramount and 1960's modified Cinelli:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 05:31 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,018
Posted By VRJAKE

Something Italian, but in my personal experience,...

Something Italian, but in my personal experience, ass hatchet!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 06:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 638
Posted By VRJAKE

Long ago, restored this Super Record Export,...

Long ago, restored this Super Record Export, circa 1985...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,188,745
Posted By VRJAKE

To close the CL add - kinda like this language...

To close the CL add - kinda like this language because as a CL seller have experienced these questions, but will it deter legit buyers? It's not such a big deal to respond to these. And the seller...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-24, 10:49 PM
Replies: 306
Views: 15,225
Posted By VRJAKE

Tactics: Friend once declared of the dozen...

Tactics:

Friend once declared of the dozen plus, wanted to get down to 8. Eliminated the duplicates (meaning bikes that are designed for the same purpose - e.g. touring, gravel, racing, etc.).
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 12:58 PM
Replies: 306
Views: 15,225
Posted By VRJAKE

Have you set goals? I’ve long had a rule of a...

Have you set goals? I’ve long had a rule of a bakers dozen or less, frames count. Think a vague “I gotta clear out some”, or “get intentional” isn’t specific enough. Intention has changed over time...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,241
Posted By VRJAKE

I'm color blind, thought it was a perfect match!

I'm color blind, thought it was a perfect match!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,241
Posted By VRJAKE

Consistently the nicest riding and all-around...

Consistently the nicest riding and all-around bikes I've ever taken care of, first batch circa 2000 EBISU. Since new, the kit has evolved.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,241
Posted By VRJAKE

Perhaps the most beautiful bike I've had in my...

Perhaps the most beautiful bike I've had in my care. 2010 Toei.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-24, 05:53 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 47,312
Posted By VRJAKE

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-24, 05:12 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,261
Posted By VRJAKE

If frame date is 1976, 753 was reportedly...

If frame date is 1976, 753 was reportedly launche then, agree with Bulgie, 26.8 post likely means thicker gage tubing to support a large frame. Caliper to the diameter of the seat tube would help,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,261
Posted By VRJAKE

I'm lucky to have a 753 Merz frame to care for...

I'm lucky to have a 753 Merz frame to care for (it needs paint), build sheet dates it 1980. 27.0 seat post, French threaded BB, per Jim, early 753 tubing was available in French metric sizes, hence...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-24, 12:13 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,261
Posted By VRJAKE

Ya, recommend doing this. Gugie will be able to...

Ya, recommend doing this. Gugie will be able to test fit or measure to figure out the kit needed. Need to confirm BB threading in the very low chance it's 753 with a French threaded BB shell. And is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 646
Posted By VRJAKE

Dropout screws may be salvaged, or they may snap....

Dropout screws may be salvaged, or they may snap. Worth trying to straighten. And keep those little brass caps on the ends no matter what happens. Worst case is they snap and you screw them out from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-24, 01:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,304
Posted By VRJAKE

Picked this up about a year ago. RZE Valour 38...

Picked this up about a year ago. RZE Valour 38 field watch. Llike it for biking for several reasons. Very easy to read at a glance, just to know the time, not too large. Not expensive, durable and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,914
Posted By VRJAKE

Raced in ABLA sanctioned events in Northern...

Raced in ABLA sanctioned events in Northern California in the earliest 1970's as an Intermediate. 87 inch gear limit. Raced on a Raleigh International. I couldn't sprint, only chance was to break...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 15,462
Views: 4,095,515
Posted By VRJAKE

Super find. Romic was a fairly prolific custom...

Super find. Romic was a fairly prolific custom frame builder in Houston. Old pal did some research years back and created this web article (note, not an HTTPS secure site, so at your own peril - I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 63,364
Posted By VRJAKE

See if you can guess... ...

See if you can guess...

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-18-24, 01:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 779
Posted By VRJAKE

Bump it up!

Bump it up!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,314
Posted By VRJAKE

Car cocoon'd in ice after last night's ice storm...

Car cocoon'd in ice after last night's ice storm in Portland, Oregon...so winter project time:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,790
Posted By VRJAKE

To add to the Katakura Silk history, once took on...

To add to the Katakura Silk history, once took on caretaking responsibility of a 1964 "Speed Master" from a gentleman who served in the US Army in Tokyo during those years. A local Japanese racer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 49,382
Posted By VRJAKE

New Ideale, ordered direct from France - special...

New Ideale, ordered direct from France - special titanium railed, aluminum rivet model. Graces an Alex Singer.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-10-24, 06:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 398
Posted By VRJAKE

1976 Schwinn Super Le Tour 12.2 frame plus parts

Local pick up in Portland, Oregon only, or buyer fully arranges packing and shipping, because someone can have it for $35 smackers. Frame, Fork, HS, Bar/Stem, rack, kickstand, pedals, fenders, misc....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-24, 03:59 PM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,133,422
Posted By VRJAKE

This Gitane Super Olympic passed through the...

This Gitane Super Olympic passed through the basement last summer. Circa 1975, did not originally came equipped as such, but nice mix. Love those erector set dropouts!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,188,745
Posted By VRJAKE

Wow, that's a deal for a fade paint Mondia....

Wow, that's a deal for a fade paint Mondia. Casually looking for a nice Mondia frameset. Thanks for the post.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-24, 08:14 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,333
Posted By VRJAKE

Commute, what commute? Normal to have fendered...

Commute, what commute? Normal to have fendered bikes in PNW, but here's the round-town model. Mystery titanium frame, will be getting a fork and front rack upgrade (thanks to gugie ). XTR thanks to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-29-23, 06:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 638
Posted By VRJAKE

https://mackcycle.com/cdn/shop/files/2004-Cannonda...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-23, 12:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,040
Posted By VRJAKE

That's the bike as it came home. Matching rear...

That's the bike as it came home. Matching rear fender was found, plenty of clearance to install.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-23, 12:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 293
Posted By VRJAKE

Cannondale F800 w/Lefty - requesting insights

What's anyone know about this model? Being asked by a friend to sell it on. Don't know squat about vintage MTB's. This one looks to be a 2004 (image lifted from Mack Cycle and Fitness...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-23-23, 12:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 638
Posted By VRJAKE

Cannondale F800 w/Lefty, circa 2004

Cannondale F800 mob with a Lefty fork. Any idea what it's worth on ebay or this forum? Friend wants to pass it along and I offered to sell it for him. It looks to be in very good to excellent...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-19-23, 11:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,040
Posted By VRJAKE

Got that, in Pearl Orange!

Got that, in Pearl Orange!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-19-23, 11:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,040
Posted By VRJAKE

Should mention that rims are 700c, Araya alloy,...

Should mention that rims are 700c, Araya alloy, another spec from the Volare compared to the Super LT (looking at old Schwinn catalogues from 1976-78 on-line). Researching Super Le Tour's, this was a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-18-23, 04:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,040
Posted By VRJAKE

Schwinn Super Le Tour equipped with early Dura Ace

Interesting find. Schwinn Super Le Tour 12.2, Japanese frame, serial # potentially indicates 1976 build. Yet, equipped with 1977 Schwinn Volare components, early Dura Ace group (Crane rear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-23, 12:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,235
Posted By VRJAKE

No pics of the assembly. May have used double...

No pics of the assembly. May have used double sided tape underneath. I've done a couple braided wraps, the leather wrap was from Walnut, quite thin strips that were very pliable. You need 4 strips,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-23, 12:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,235
Posted By VRJAKE

I've tried a couple variations on flat bar grips....

I've tried a couple variations on flat bar grips. The braided weave with leftover Walnut wrap. Also sewed a rectangular piece for a smooth look. Like the idea of padding under the wrap as thin...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-23, 06:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,690
Posted By VRJAKE

Likely, a bargain.

Likely, a bargain.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-23, 05:47 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,802
Posted By VRJAKE

With C&V Pals!

With C&V Pals!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-23, 12:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 742
Posted By VRJAKE

Darn Gugie, medium saddle bag and compact...

Darn Gugie, medium saddle bag and compact handlebar bag on the way. Gee, after jettisoning some bags a couple months back. Every bike must have its own bag, and with sufficient capacity for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-23, 01:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 636
Posted By VRJAKE

Actually, I'm often perplexed by the high prices...

Actually, I'm often perplexed by the high prices asked for titanium bikes and frames that are 20 - 30 years old. Many sit on ebay for a long duration. Sold bikes usually for <$1000 it seems. Despite...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-02-23, 01:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 779
Posted By VRJAKE

Bump, one last try.

Bump, one last try.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-01-23, 05:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,149
Posted By VRJAKE

There were two models, the Odyssey, the sport...

There were two models, the Odyssey, the sport touring rig, and a road racing model called Spectra, Ishiwata 19 tubing. This Toei looker looks to be the Spectra model.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-23, 04:29 PM
Replies: 617
Views: 83,569
Posted By VRJAKE

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Eisentraut...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-01-23, 01:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,149
Posted By VRJAKE

There may be hope in PNW or NCAL. Had one pass...

There may be hope in PNW or NCAL. Had one pass through a couple years back. Very nice, think frames were constructed by Cherubim in Japan. Note, 700c x 28c max tire size on this one.
...
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