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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-23, 12:21 PM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 874,817
Posted By gravelinmygears

Merz today!

Here’s how it looks today:


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-23, 12:16 PM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 874,817
Posted By gravelinmygears

Merz rescue

An old Merz randomly showed up in the next town over. The seller was maybe the second owner. He purchased it in the 80s and rode it quite a bit, but it was still in good shape. When I got it home, I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-23, 12:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 832
Posted By gravelinmygears

Hi there. Maybe we can set up a trade. I have a...

Hi there. Maybe we can set up a trade. I have a number of nice freewheels that I'll never use and I'm looking for a nice French thread around 13-26 or so. Or I'll buy one from ya.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-23, 09:40 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,328
Posted By gravelinmygears

I’m still building it up with the stuff I like....

I’m still building it up with the stuff I like. Haven’t posted it anywhere. It’s purple because we need purple bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-23, 12:09 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,328
Posted By gravelinmygears

Welcome to the club! I had mine repainted by...

Welcome to the club! I had mine repainted by Franklin Frames (for a VERY reasonable price!) and he was able to get the standard Merz decals. Enjoy it! It's worth the work!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-23, 09:28 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,131,971
Posted By gravelinmygears

80's Haral

I bought this parts mule of a bike last winter from Ebay. It's become my trusty commuter and does the job very well.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-23, 04:41 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 20,249
Posted By gravelinmygears

Favorite steel bikes

Ha. I was typing out my list and it looks just like this. This year, I sold my Ritchey, bought a Merz, rode my Cinelli (below) and turned down a Masi.

I like to have specific categories of bikes:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-23, 11:21 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,920
Posted By gravelinmygears

I'm 6'1 and my inseam / pbh is 84cm (33 inches)....

I'm 6'1 and my inseam / pbh is 84cm (33 inches). That doesn't seem to be a typical combo.

The distance from center of crank to top of seatpost can only get you so far. The standover of a 59cm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-23, 05:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,208
Posted By gravelinmygears

Thorns!

There's also the choice of whether to remove the goathead. The sealant will form around the thorn and if you pull it, you may go from a slow leak to a flat. Here in New Mexico, I have a variety of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-22, 09:47 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,126
Posted By gravelinmygears

That's what C&V is for!

I'll just leave my log-in for this forum and tell my wife to give it all away. You guys do the rest.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-22, 02:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,103
Posted By gravelinmygears

Not Andy

Ha. I actually emailed back and forth with Andy from Strawberry about this bike. An employee of Strawberry built the frame 30 years ago. Not built by Andy but still very nice.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-22, 01:10 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,158,998
Posted By gravelinmygears

Otis!

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/d/walnut-creek-vintage-otis-guy-repack/7568652398.html

Repack Otis Guy.......copy.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-22, 11:24 AM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 780,741
Posted By gravelinmygears

Thanks! That’s one option I’m considering.

Thanks! That’s one option I’m considering.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-08-22, 05:16 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,158,998
Posted By gravelinmygears

Eisentraut "Lungless" frame for the tall rider in your life

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/649187910092240/?hoisted=false&ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3Aee01b0ac-2197-432e-9a9f-82f9845e2769
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-22, 10:17 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,158,998
Posted By gravelinmygears

Link

Link: https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bop/7564388399.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-22, 11:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 443
Posted By gravelinmygears

There's a thread here:...

There's a thread here: https://m.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?p=22136052

Newer photos here:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-22, 10:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 443
Posted By gravelinmygears

Mystery of mysteries

I have an early Ritchey and I spent a lot of time looking for details on his early work so that I could sell it. There just isn't much out there. He saw photos of my bike and all he said was "that's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-22, 03:00 PM
Replies: 763
Views: 270,299
Posted By gravelinmygears

I can help. Send me a PM.

I can help. Send me a PM.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-22, 10:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,203
Posted By gravelinmygears

Photo

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-17-21, 01:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,082
Posted By gravelinmygears

That's my issue. I bought the blue one and then...

That's my issue. I bought the blue one and then was offered the red one and couldn't resist. Then I got a deal on an Orange custom Eisentraut that I like best of all. Hard to turn them away.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-16-21, 02:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,082
Posted By gravelinmygears

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

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-16-21, 02:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,082
Posted By gravelinmygears

SOLD Eisentrauts: 56 “A Frame” and 57 Limited

9/25 Both bikes have sold

I have two bikes for sale. Bikes are in Albuquerque. Shipping included in price. $100 discount for local pickup.

1977 Eisentraut Limited $1400 obo
* Seat Tube - 57cm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-21, 12:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,411
Posted By gravelinmygears

I have the correct spindle! That's one thing I DO...

I have the correct spindle! That's one thing I DO have. As discussed elsewhere, I've decided to "Spence Wolf" three other bikes and keep this one somewhat original.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-21, 11:05 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,324
Posted By gravelinmygears

Idk

Between the two NRs and a Suntour XC Sport, I can’t really say which performs better. The XC Sport is even working with a weird 3 pulley rear derailleur and all is smooth.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-21, 10:02 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 8,029
Posted By gravelinmygears

That's what I was thinking - the Coop....

That's what I was thinking - the Coop. Unfortunately they no longer deal in old parts. The new owners seem to be focusing on custom builds with modern parts for the college crowd. I miss talking to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-21, 06:00 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 8,029
Posted By gravelinmygears

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-21, 04:53 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 8,029
Posted By gravelinmygears

HA! There are no old parts left in Albuquerque...

HA! There are no old parts left in Albuquerque shops. They've all been hidden aware in the barrows of ancient collectors in the foothills. I have to wait until they die and their children liquidate.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-21, 12:04 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 8,029
Posted By gravelinmygears

I don’t think so. The original owner lived here...

I don’t think so. The original owner lived here in the southwest.

I’d love to have one of those cages.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-21, 11:22 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 8,029
Posted By gravelinmygears

It's funny that you ask....this discussion got me...

It's funny that you ask....this discussion got me thinking about another bike that has a non-period rear derailleur - my late 70s / early 80s Ritchey road. All Campagnolo except the rear derailleur...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-21, 10:45 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 8,029
Posted By gravelinmygears

I thought it was odd. He's so thorough. But I've...

I thought it was odd. He's so thorough. But I've found other derailleurs missing now that I've stared at the site for a bit. I guess he just writes about the ones he loves and hates.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-21, 08:59 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 8,029
Posted By gravelinmygears

No mention of the Rally though.

No mention of the Rally though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-21, 09:21 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 8,029
Posted By gravelinmygears

It’s a GT.

It’s a GT.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-26-21, 10:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,238
Posted By gravelinmygears

https://www.ebay.com/itm/304081464120

https://www.ebay.com/itm/304081464120
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-10-21, 08:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,308
Posted By gravelinmygears

Early Ritchey “A” bike

I bought this bike a couple weeks ago. I reached out to an employee of Tom Ritchey and asked if he could verify the bikes origin. He showed the bike to Tom who said it was a “very early A bike” and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-21, 07:39 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 15,815
Posted By gravelinmygears

I reached out thru someone I kinda know at...

I reached out thru someone I kinda know at Ritchey HQ. He sent photos to Tom. Apparently this is an oddball model with the fork mounts going all the way thru and the plain-ness of the fork crown.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-21, 11:54 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 15,815
Posted By gravelinmygears

It’s a Tom

Tom Ritchey has claimed the bike. He said it’s an early “A” frame built from Columbus tubing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-21, 05:25 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 15,815
Posted By gravelinmygears

Just heard back from Otis Guy. He did not build...

Just heard back from Otis Guy. He did not build it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-21, 07:10 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 15,815
Posted By gravelinmygears

I bought the bike

I asked Peter Johnson if he built the bike and he said no. He thinks that it’s a Tom Richey maybe from the 80s. He took one look at the seat cluster and said it had to be Tom. Others have said Otis...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-21, 01:24 PM
Replies: 2,675
Views: 1,135,950
Posted By gravelinmygears

Nishiki Bel Air

More photos in Asian serial number thread. Nishiki Bel Air. May be 1986. Serial number below. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-21, 11:46 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,955
Posted By gravelinmygears

We have the Santa Fe Century in New Mexico. It's...

We have the Santa Fe Century in New Mexico. It's a century for any bike (which gets it paid for and gathers riders) but they have a vintage show and ride incorporated into it.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-08-21, 04:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,288
Posted By gravelinmygears

Bump

Bump
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-21, 08:52 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 34,148
Posted By gravelinmygears

Revival

I’d like to revive this thread. Are there ANY Nishiki catalogs out there to be scanned? The googling reveals very little.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-30-21, 05:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,288
Posted By gravelinmygears

I’m picky about Ritcheys. I’ve had a couple now....

I’m picky about Ritcheys. I’ve had a couple now. Not into the camo and the team is a 19.
Forum: Northern California
05-25-21, 11:57 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 14,617
Posted By gravelinmygears

Another one

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bop/d/concord-hamilton-sattui-frameset-etc/7326128195.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-21, 08:50 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,652,904
Posted By gravelinmygears

"Soooooooooo, tell me about the...

"Soooooooooo, tell me about the brake...."
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-21, 08:01 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,158,998
Posted By gravelinmygears

Yes. Yes I did.

Yes. Yes I did.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-21, 06:04 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,158,998
Posted By gravelinmygears

Gone

Grabbed it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-21, 05:26 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,652,904
Posted By gravelinmygears

Ouch

If I jump on them I’ll get tetanus!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-21, 04:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 712
Posted By gravelinmygears

Rick told there wasn't a market for fillet brazed...

Rick told there wasn't a market for fillet brazed bikes and offered me $50.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-21, 06:17 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 15,815
Posted By gravelinmygears

Oh the tears I've cried! No, I remember the first...

Oh the tears I've cried! No, I remember the first time I got a chip in the paint on my prized road bike. I just stared at that flake of Joe Bell applied paint in my hand in disbelief. I was so upset...
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