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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 6,584
Posted By Jazzyg72

Its always really fun to see something new on the...

Its always really fun to see something new on the forum like this. I never knew this paint job existed before and I would guess there arent very many so somewhat of a unicorn bike. Kind of a bummer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 06:27 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,125,125
Posted By Jazzyg72

Its too bad that not all of the good bikes are...

Its too bad that not all of the good bikes are posted on CL. I may try to focus on that more now though.........
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,125,125
Posted By Jazzyg72

I am curious what kind of success you guys are...

I am curious what kind of success you guys are having out there connecting with sellers and completing a purchase? 2 sellers I made full price offers on never got a response back even while ads...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 10:15 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,125,125
Posted By Jazzyg72

THank you dbhouston I can see the link now and...

THank you dbhouston I can see the link now and sent a DM to the seller. Fingers crossed he will agree to ship it to me!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 09:26 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,125,125
Posted By Jazzyg72

Ive been looking for one of these in my size for...

Ive been looking for one of these in my size for a long time. John is a long time friend and someone I ride with regularly. Could you provide the link?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-24, 06:34 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,125,125
Posted By Jazzyg72

This looks like a 58cm to me. I wonder how hard...

This looks like a 58cm to me. I wonder how hard it would be to find the original steel fork for this at a reasonable price? Either way this is an exceptionally fair price IMO. Another great find 02...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-24, 10:23 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,125,125
Posted By Jazzyg72

I was on the design team for this bike and can...

I was on the design team for this bike and can 100% say it was NOT built by Tom! It was a $500 MSRP bike! It had True Temper AVR tubing through out, There was a sticker on the chain stay that said...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-24, 08:03 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,125,125
Posted By Jazzyg72

As badly as I wanted this in hindsight I am happy...

As badly as I wanted this in hindsight I am happy that I didnt comply with his demands. I offered to email him my cell# so we could talk and he refused that and just kept demanding I post my address...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,125,125
Posted By Jazzyg72

Thank you! Yeah just when I think I have seen it...

Thank you! Yeah just when I think I have seen it all on these marketplaces another seller manages to blow my mind. This very well could just be a scam to gather personal information. I was clear he...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,125,125
Posted By Jazzyg72

I tried to buy this but the seller would not sell...

I tried to buy this but the seller would not sell to me unless I posted my home address and phone number on Facebook. I tried to reason with him why I found that unacceptable and gave him the option...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-23, 12:54 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,125,125
Posted By Jazzyg72

Oh man Ive been looking for one of these for a...

Oh man Ive been looking for one of these for a while now but sadly this one is too small. IMO great buy at $600 even with all of the rust and outdoor wear and tear. Paint looks like it will restore...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-30-23, 03:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 669
Posted By Jazzyg72

WOW! Someone stole this for $800!!! I have seen...

WOW! Someone stole this for $800!!! I have seen these sell for upwards of 3 X that price. I am bummed I didnt see it sooner.........
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-23, 11:52 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,125,125
Posted By Jazzyg72

Right!!! I was thinking the same thing! Even with...

Right!!! I was thinking the same thing! Even with Phil Wood hubs tho I dont think I could out run a polar bear!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-23, 11:47 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,125,125
Posted By Jazzyg72

I contacted this seller twice. He replied today...

I contacted this seller twice. He replied today only asking where I was located then ghosted me. This even tho his 1 review is not favorable. So I take from that he will only sell local. Good luck to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-23, 06:23 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,125,125
Posted By Jazzyg72

My last experience with a similar auction house...

My last experience with a similar auction house in AZ that used a shipping company to ship their bikes I was quoted $500-$600 shipping because they dont know how to remove any parts from the bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-23, 12:49 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,125,125
Posted By Jazzyg72

Thanks! Yeah that guy was an odd one. It actually...

Thanks! Yeah that guy was an odd one. It actually somehow sold while we were still talking so I guess it was not meant to be.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-23, 08:10 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,125,125
Posted By Jazzyg72

He just replied - said he got my messages and...

He just replied - said he got my messages and then said but he is still having issues with his email? Said he is undecided what he wants to do now and is not in rush. He is still considering my offer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-23, 05:50 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,125,125
Posted By Jazzyg72

When I worked for Raleigh as a Field technician...

When I worked for Raleigh as a Field technician this is the stand we were all issued to carry with us. That was in the mid 80's.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-23, 11:14 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,125,125
Posted By Jazzyg72

I agree! I always feel better when it goes to...

I agree! I always feel better when it goes to someone that will totally appreciate it vs the scumbag flippers we are seeing every where now......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-23, 04:10 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,125,125
Posted By Jazzyg72

Sadly the link is gone today. I never got a...

Sadly the link is gone today. I never got a reply. I will be sitting in the quiet corner of my man cave (garage ) if anyone needs me.....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-23, 10:05 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,125,125
Posted By Jazzyg72

Those are actually a pedal brand called...

Those are actually a pedal brand called Ultralight Sports - the worlds lightest pedals. They are very rare!

https://newatlas.com/ultralite-worlds-lightest-bicycle-pedals/24146/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-23, 08:38 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,125,125
Posted By Jazzyg72

Thank you for the heads up on that! Like you I...

Thank you for the heads up on that! Like you I prefer the softer ride of the longer geometry so this bike would be ideal for me in the perfect size. Fingers crossed I hear back soon!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-23, 10:48 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,125,125
Posted By Jazzyg72

seller told me the bike has sold already...

seller told me the bike has sold already...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-23, 06:35 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,125,125
Posted By Jazzyg72

Someone needs to buy it just so we can find out...

Someone needs to buy it just so we can find out for the forum!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-23, 12:33 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,701
Posted By Jazzyg72

Wow that looks amazing. Glad you got the wheels...

Wow that looks amazing. Glad you got the wheels sorted. All of my old alloy nipple wheels I am going thru and rebuilding with brass nipples now. The alloy nipples just crumble with age. I have such a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-23, 06:54 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,125,125
Posted By Jazzyg72

$100 says this bike has absolutely nothing to do...

$100 says this bike has absolutely nothing to do with the REI Novara brand. There is no way that REI would spend the extra money to register and trademark NOVA to release one model - doesnt make...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-23, 06:45 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,125,125
Posted By Jazzyg72

Encourage definitely! $650 very reasonable price...

Encourage definitely! $650 very reasonable price for Campy SR group - clean. Cosmetically bike looks good and I see no rust on the chrome. The tri color original paint is sought after on this bike....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-23, 08:40 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,125,125
Posted By Jazzyg72

thank you!!! that will be a great deal for...

thank you!!! that will be a great deal for someone. VGC and a reasonable price! Sadly too big for me.......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-23, 01:46 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,125,125
Posted By Jazzyg72

Interesting and valid point. I have to change my...

Interesting and valid point. I have to change my strategy 100%. I think me acknowledging that I wanted this bike so badly left me in a horrible negotiating standpoint. I will NEVER do that again....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-23, 01:27 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,125,125
Posted By Jazzyg72

Thank you for posting this 3Rensho. I was able to...

Thank you for posting this 3Rensho. I was able to connect with the seller late last night and make a clandestine deal in a dark parking lot of OC! LOL Nice frame for a fair price that I couldnt pass...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-23, 06:35 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,125,125
Posted By Jazzyg72

Understood I definitely agree these deserve...

Understood I definitely agree these deserve special attention now but I still feel like $520 is on the high side. I have seen two fully refurbished frames on Offer Up in the 6 - $800 range in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-23, 05:47 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,125,125
Posted By Jazzyg72

$520 seems like a big ask on a frame that...

$520 seems like a big ask on a frame that requires a major repair and then paint. I checked with Joe Bell and he charges $300 to replace a rear dropout and then new paint in 1 color is about $800...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-23, 02:32 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,125,125
Posted By Jazzyg72

Thank you, thats interesting to know. TBT the...

Thank you, thats interesting to know. TBT the reality is I effed up because I was now uninformed and made some buying decisions for my collection incorrectly. I will be okay either way because the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-23, 12:08 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,125,125
Posted By Jazzyg72

I reached out to the seller when it was first...

I reached out to the seller when it was first listed and he was not friendly and absolutely refused to ship it even when compensated for time and materials. Proof not many people on Bainbridge Island...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-23, 11:21 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,125,125
Posted By Jazzyg72

FWIW I just found a listing for newish one of...

FWIW I just found a listing for newish one of these so anyone that wants to contrast and compare can!

(4) Marketplace - Rare 1985 Pinarello Montello ARCO84 Color scheme vintage bicycle 53cm |...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-23, 03:59 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,125,125
Posted By Jazzyg72

If anyone wants to facilitate this for me? I for...

If anyone wants to facilitate this for me? I for 1 would definitely be willing to take that risk for $100! Just the wheels are worth more than that!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-23, 07:38 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,125,125
Posted By Jazzyg72

Good to know! Thank you!

Good to know! Thank you!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-23, 06:54 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,125,125
Posted By Jazzyg72

Yeah sorry admittedly I screwed that up as I was...

Yeah sorry admittedly I screwed that up as I was working while typing my reply and mixed up Sheila Young Ochowicz with Sue Novara Reber. I am running off nearly 40 year old memories here. If you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-23, 02:05 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,125,125
Posted By Jazzyg72

I was on the original product development team...

I was on the original product development team for REI on the Novara bike line from year 1. The initial bikes were built for us by the Diamondback factory partially because of our success selling...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-23, 10:28 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,125,125
Posted By Jazzyg72

Okay thank you for the reminder. You know I have...

Okay thank you for the reminder. You know I have tried a handful of times posting there for facilitators and have yet to receive a single reply hence why I went ahead and asked below the original...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-23, 03:15 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,125,125
Posted By Jazzyg72

Definitely needs to be noted this frame has a...

Definitely needs to be noted this frame has a cracked rear driveside dropout and would not be safe to ride as is. Explains the super low price excluding the rust issues!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-23, 04:46 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,125,125
Posted By Jazzyg72

I believe this bike may be a repainted "Athlete"...

I believe this bike may be a repainted "Athlete" Model based on the seat lug and rear dropouts. I nearly bought the last 3Rensho that was posted here but after researching the bike I found it too was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-23, 06:32 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,125,125
Posted By Jazzyg72

I guess I am getting a bit grumpy but at $1800 I...

I guess I am getting a bit grumpy but at $1800 I expect a lot like maybe in the 9's out of 10. When looking closely at the Chromovelato on this there is a LOT of defects and flaking like wise with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-23, 10:13 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,125,125
Posted By Jazzyg72

I won an auction last year on a site called...

I won an auction last year on a site called Invaluable I think, The logistics were horribly handled and it was clear the Auction was not interested in coordinating any of the shipping details with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-23, 04:53 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,125,125
Posted By Jazzyg72

FWIW I have ordered from that seller 5 or 6 times...

FWIW I have ordered from that seller 5 or 6 times with good results. I found I have a bag of those caps and checked fit with a MKS pedal wrench and the fit is perfect for me. The quality on the caps...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-23, 09:45 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,125,125
Posted By Jazzyg72

Hi Phil! This is nuts $300 for all of that. Wish...

Hi Phil! This is nuts $300 for all of that. Wish I had the room but I am afraid shipping would be more than the cost of the bike! Did you happen to see his post for the Chrome Paramount?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-23, 12:16 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,125,125
Posted By Jazzyg72

AD = Austro Daimler - No?

AD = Austro Daimler - No?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-22, 01:23 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,701
Posted By Jazzyg72

Sorry about that little cable routing issue! I...

Sorry about that little cable routing issue! I wasnt aware of that and I am sure because I was testing factory built prototypes I had no reason to mess with it. Had I known back then I would have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-22, 10:29 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,701
Posted By Jazzyg72

icemilkcoffee Sorry to see you having fit issues...

icemilkcoffee Sorry to see you having fit issues on the tires. I am really trying to remember a lot of the engineering decisions made on the frame specs and I think the original drawings used an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-22, 03:36 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,125,125
Posted By Jazzyg72

Just wanted to say thank you to @02_NRS for...

Just wanted to say thank you to @02_NRS for posting this. I was able to pick it up last night and the seller was quite the historian and collector of all things Raleigh. He had a lot of history and...
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