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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,220
Posted By Sactown_Albert

From the frame up Fuji Finest

This project started after I acquired a mystery frame from my friend Addison after he closed the Bicycle Repairium in Sacramento. There was a thread on this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,141
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Entering my 1971 Fuji Finest in “From the Frame Up”

This project started after I acquired a mystery frame from my friend Addison after he closed the Bicycle Repairium in Sacramento. There was a “mystery bike” thread on this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,124
Posted By Sactown_Albert

The brake bridge brazed on a slant sure caught my eye

I’ve always pictured Bike Boom manufacturing to be like that movie scene in “The Court Jester” with Danny Kaye where they compress his knighthood training into one day using a process that normally...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 06:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,852
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Been watching this thread with great interest

Getting ready to build mine up.

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2062_33870e914b32c0b715dd09405ee6d09e45f45b64.jpeg
Some assembly required.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-26-24, 09:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 557
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Set two aside for me

Guy,

I’ll grab two. Will pay in cash when I see you in Santa Rosa in a few weeks.

Alberto Roldan
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 274
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Local Bike Co-op Donation

Not sure where you are but if you are in a city with a local bike co-op, they could make use of it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,151,011
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Completely Intact Cannondale Black Lightning-$400

Sacramento, CA. Looks lightly used and in good shape. Cannondale Black Lightning Limited
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bik/d/sacramento-cannondale-black-lightning/7728179187.html...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-18-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 738
Posted By Sactown_Albert

I Have Pedals to Complete Group

This is a great group set for a build. If anyone buys this, I have a good set of Shimano 600 pedals I would let go for $20, plus shipping. They have the metal cages and are in excellent functional...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 17,375
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Third Saturday is March 16th-Delta Ride and Afterparty!

https://facebook.com/events/s/delta-ramblin-and-an-afterpart/418307557442720/

our Third Saturday Ride is on March 16th at 9 a.m.

It is starting from the corner of H and 47th Street in East...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-04-24, 09:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 376
Posted By Sactown_Albert

I’ll bite!

PM incoming.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-24, 11:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 913
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Nice Find!

Very sorry about your loss. I hope you attach good memories to your rehab of this bike in honor of Patrick.

This is a great period of PX10s and this one looks very original. Looking forward to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-24, 10:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 797
Posted By Sactown_Albert

The Soul of a Bicycle (Richard Sachs Content)

My most recent build was an unexpected, but welcome, foray into how we connect with our vintage bicycles and their previous lives. These are the things that give a bicycle its soul. Not just the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-24, 09:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,584
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Very cool!

Congrats. Looks like you got a good one there.👍🏼👍🏼
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 501
Views: 259,446
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Georgena Terry Agrees with your assessment

She may have been a bit circumspect, but I think Georgena Terry was saying the design was like her bikes but it was not manufactured for her. I’m sure this bike was manufactured to Norco specs and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 501
Views: 259,446
Posted By Sactown_Albert

I had an email exchange with Georgena Terry about...

I had an email exchange with Georgena Terry about the bike. Very gracious of her to respond to my questions. Her response regarding its provenance:
“I’m 99% sure this frame was built by H. Tano in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-24, 09:48 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 17,375
Posted By Sactown_Albert

May move ride to 9 a.m. to beat the rain

I am keeping an eye on the weather and it doesn’t look like rain will arrive before the afternoon. Mornings are warming up. May be beneficial to move ride start back to our regular 9 a.m. Will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-24, 12:31 AM
Replies: 604
Views: 76,866
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Just completed this one for the Mrs for Valentines Day

A mid 80s Sekai Ladysport. Have an email in to Georgena Terry to find out if this was one of hers. I changed the component build to give it wider range gearing and went with bar end shifters because...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 501
Views: 259,446
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Sekai Ladysport-Mid to late 80s Frame

Built up an Eroica bike for the Mrs. For Valentines Day. Thought I would share it with the group. Bike came to me in good condition but I did make a few component upgrades to make it more compliant...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-24, 09:38 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,176
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Outstanding Report!

Great bike and fascinating historical documents! Looking forward to seeing it in person, soon.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-26-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,908
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Recalibrated to more accurate price

Guy is trying a new strategy. Offer a great frame for a great price, then recalibrate to market value when we don’t act on it quickly. Still a hell of a deal for somebody wanting a forever bike in...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-24, 11:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 493
Posted By Sactown_Albert

The ad for this year’s vintage climb of Alp D’Huez

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1080x1350/img_1234_086f67afebfebc0d3a3ca0e60f29a4074ea9fbc9.jpeg
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-24, 10:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 493
Posted By Sactown_Albert

A map with what I described above

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1233_e37e631d802946f98ef31da532c066143ba3bf4a.jpeg
Where I circled is where you take the bike lift up to Les Deux Alpes.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-24, 10:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 493
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Renting bikes is fine

Bring your own saddle, and pedals if you use clipless.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-24, 10:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 493
Posted By Sactown_Albert

La Solude and the climb from the valley to Les Deux Alpes

Climbing Alpe d’ Huez is a must. Right across the valley floor is a climb I highly recommend called La Solude

Here is the route I did to climb La Solude https://strava.app.link/51QcLeXgAGb

I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-24, 11:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 561
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Rebuild kits

This company has replacement elastomers. I remember years ago, I also found springs to replace the elastomers that worked well for a Quadra 21. Don’t remember that company, though.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-12-24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 593
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Picture of how I measured

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1679_409eb8c078056bc24b0831349572dbb3a31ba70a.jpeg
Seat tube top to middle of BB is 62 mm. 90 degrees down from middle of top tube...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-12-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 593
Posted By Sactown_Albert

FS: Impeccable 1983 Univega Competizone F+F 63 cm

SOLD!

125, plus actual shipping. CONUS only. PayPal F+F preferred. Can do Venmo or Zelle. (Or cash if you pick up in Sacramento.)

OK, all you tall boys, I’ve got a gorgeous frame for you. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-24, 12:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 761
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Panaracer Paselas come both ways

Great tires but know that they have wire bead and folding versions. I am running Pasela wire beads on an old set of Weinmann concaves that are straight walled with no hooks. Run them at 65 psi. Have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-24, 12:27 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 9,479
Posted By Sactown_Albert

I think Auburn sounds like a great event. I am...

I think Auburn sounds like a great event. I am considering it but the travel is a challenge. I expect that a fair number of people far away from ÇA will have the same reaction to the CR event and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-24, 12:15 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 9,479
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Are a few directs into Sacramento, too

Bob and I are current Sacramentans so we have a well earned right to slag on our local airport, but in fairness, the airport has modernized in leaps and bounds over the last 10 years. There are a few...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-24, 12:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,256
Posted By Sactown_Albert

There will be more than one ride for the weekend

I have been working with Guy to host a ride on the Saturday of the event. I have a 35 mile, mostly flat route drafted that will begin and end at the HOF building. A few of us rode the route last week...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-23, 06:02 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,901
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Looking forward to joining the Inland Group

I run the Camellia City VLCC in Sacramento, CA and I have been trying to ride with all of the California vintage groups. Looking forward to checking off the Inland Empire group on tomorrow’s ride....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-19-23, 03:59 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,151,011
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Ban on tandems in Japan no longer in place

Up until recently, this remained true.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-23, 07:16 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 17,375
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Davis Ride on Boxing Day-December 26th

I am inviting anyone who is interested to join me on December 26th for a 35 mile ride on December 26th starting and ending at the Davis Cycling Hall of Fame.

Ride start is 10 a.m. I am exploring...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-23, 07:12 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 17,375
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Fixed the error

Thank you for catching this. I fixed the link in the original post. Here it is again. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43253404
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-23, 04:45 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 17,375
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Third Saturday is December 16th at 10 a.m.

Third Saturday is this coming Saturday. We are riding a flat route this month. Downriver with a turnaround at Tupelo Honey where we will stop for a mid ride coffee to warm up.

Ride start is at 10...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-23, 10:20 PM
Replies: 617
Views: 83,162
Posted By Sactown_Albert

1972 Hugo Rickert “Spezial”

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1244_1f56afc38132f2a6e95a52dbea1428dd70f094a3.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-23, 11:51 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 3,451
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Patience and sanding

If that is the case, adapting a more typical 22 stem just involves gripping the insert portion of the stem in sandpaper and twirling until you sand it down to the proper diameter. This has been done...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-23, 09:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 603
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Ironic gearing choice given the name

This is a gorgeous bike but the 🌽 did make me chuckle given the “Alpineer” name. I would die trying to climb anything substantial with those gears.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-23, 09:53 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,151,011
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Fully Intact 1985 Trek 760-Campagnolo Victory Gruppo

Saw this bike in person a few days ago and it is in excellent shape and intact.

📸 Look at this post on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/999183154524253/?mibextid=HHaHfI
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-23, 05:15 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 17,375
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Ride will be on Sunday

Heavy rain predicted for tomorrow but Sunday looks nice. Ride is postponed until Sunday. Same start time and route.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-23, 01:03 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 17,375
Posted By Sactown_Albert

May move to Sunday if raining Saturday

I Will post an update on Friday evening if the ride is moved to Sunday because of rain on Saturday.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-23, 09:02 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 17,375
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Camellia City VLCC November Rides!

We will have our standard Third Saturday ride on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 9 a.m. Ride leaves from the parking lot next to the Starbucks in Gold River. https://maps.app.goo.gl/yrW2yWFrVTSA71Rk6...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-23, 02:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 629
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Maybe because it is so small

May have been a manufacturing decision driven by the relative small size of the inner triangle.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-23, 06:54 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,277
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Looks like I missed a good day!

Too much going on here and we have next week’s ride to the Cycling HOF in Davis. Miss seeing Eddie!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-23, 02:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 542
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Any thought on bar end shifters?

Easy way to move on from down tube shifters without having to further disrupt your drivetrain. Can be elegant in its own way. You have down tube braze ons so cable guides are plentiful.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-23, 10:34 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,934
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Chroming business reference

Chroming has gotten more expensive but I found an outfit in St. Louis that will rechrome a fork for about $75. They did a great job on a Pinarello fork that I needed rechromed because it was beyond...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-23, 09:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,885
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Text of the Hugo Rickert Biography

Some of the people reading this thread may have missed the PDF attachment with Hugo Rickert’s biography, so below is the text from that file:


Hugo Rickert Bicycles, Dortmund Germany (1952-2002)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-23, 02:58 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,151,011
Posted By Sactown_Albert

700 Series Vintage Trek-Looks Very Intact and in Good Shape-$600

Near Sacramento, CA-$600
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bik/d/rancho-cordova-vintage-trek-760-racing/7669182004.html
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-23, 09:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,885
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Hugo Rickert Restoration and Biography of the Builder

I shared this project with the Classic Rendezvous group and I figured I should share it here since a number of Bike Forums contributors helped me with parts for this “from the frame up” build.
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