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03-16-24, 06:33 AM
Replies: 406
Views: 78,364
Posted By ollo_ollo

Originally Posted by Mr. Spadoni" "There are a...

Originally Posted by Mr. Spadoni"
"There are a few transfer stations in the Portland area. Which one has the bike bin?"

little help: Transfer station is South of Hwy 22, SE of Gaffin rd exits/on...
03-12-24, 09:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 460
Posted By ollo_ollo

I like these Clement Strada LGG 32's on my 73...

I like these Clement Strada LGG 32's on my 73 Atala. Got them on the Bay. See them from time to time. Great for Cino if ever ride it again. Don...
03-09-24, 06:08 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 4,931
Posted By ollo_ollo

Zeus, mine in silver and an older one in green,...

Zeus, mine in silver and an older one in green, gifted to my son.
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1980 Zeus...
03-06-24, 05:26 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 4,931
Posted By ollo_ollo

I like my yellow Masi ...

I like my yellow Masi
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1984 Gran Criterium
02-26-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 604
Views: 74,887
Posted By ollo_ollo

Old pic of my pink Titan ...

Old pic of my pink Titan
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02-20-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,297
Posted By ollo_ollo

Congrats, I was blessed with a very long...

Congrats, I was blessed with a very long marriage, heartily confirm the "great adventure" part, Don
02-17-24, 05:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 685
Posted By ollo_ollo

What mess? your goat (greatest of all time) TdF...

What mess? your goat (greatest of all time) TdF Rat Rod needs that hay bale!
02-17-24, 07:17 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,125
Posted By ollo_ollo

Yes, very encouraging posts. With my advancing...

Yes, very encouraging posts. With my advancing age, I'm seeing more failures. Not so frugal as in prior years, now toss tubes after only 5 OR 6 patches. Size of my herd means consumables are...
02-13-24, 03:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,101
Posted By ollo_ollo

Have had a Seiko Kinetic Auto-Relay for more than...

Have had a Seiko Kinetic Auto-Relay for more than 10 years. Still keeps perfect time despite being constantly worn. Has large, easy to see numbers. Have worn cycling, using nail gun or operating...
02-13-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 8,997
Views: 3,087,893
Posted By ollo_ollo

Was intended to be a fast climbing bike. Can...

Was intended to be a fast climbing bike. Can confirm it is, but have to watch speed on descents or it gets "squirrely". They have a reputation for cracking/breaking frame and or losing braze on...
02-13-24, 07:28 AM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,692
Posted By ollo_ollo

Similar memories acquiring, loading/unloading my...

Similar memories acquiring, loading/unloading my Delta lathe. Got a stand from another CL ad @ $50 for a tiny Montgomery Wards hobby lathe, pictured in bed of P.U., with just 1 corner of massive Duro...
02-13-24, 06:43 AM
Replies: 8,997
Views: 3,087,893
Posted By ollo_ollo

Most recent configuration (Required longer left...

Most recent configuration (Required longer left cables + sheaths have now been installed)...
02-13-24, 06:35 AM
Replies: 8,997
Views: 3,087,893
Posted By ollo_ollo

1991? Fisher Montare: Picked up few years ago...

1991? Fisher Montare: Picked up few years ago just because of unusual frame + $35 price!...
01-27-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 989
Posted By ollo_ollo

Catania, Italy to Salem, Oregon

Catania, Italy to Salem, Oregon
12-19-23, 11:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 643
Posted By ollo_ollo

+1 on 10 speed Chorus: Also consider 8/9 spd...

+1 on 10 speed Chorus: Also consider 8/9 spd Daytona/Centaur or Chorus, available for less $$, (sometimes even Record 8/9). I'm happy with Daytona 9 speed on my Masi. Don...
12-14-23, 10:18 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 897
Posted By ollo_ollo

my Vitus 979 has a 25.0 seat post ...

my Vitus 979 has a 25.0 seat post
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09-25-23, 09:43 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,128
Posted By ollo_ollo

Since downsizing, my entire garage has become a...

Since downsizing, my entire garage has become a "PARTS BIN"
09-24-23, 05:39 PM
09-21-23, 10:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 538
Posted By ollo_ollo

Here's my 91 Fisher Montare. showed up on...

Here's my 91 Fisher Montare. showed up on Portland CL 4 years ago, grabbed it because of unusual frame + low price, so why not? Just needed Clean/Lube/Adjust plus new grips, co-op fenders & saddle...
09-14-23, 03:11 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 16,959
Posted By ollo_ollo

Really enjoyed the work of all who posted, and...

Really enjoyed the work of all who posted, and hope iab is fit and riding well by next year's challenge. I was in early for a frame-up build, but landed in the "abandonné" category when My late 8/31...
09-14-23, 09:32 AM
Replies: 433
Views: 20,059
Posted By ollo_ollo

Just remembered I have this "Frankenbikish" ride...

Just remembered I have this "Frankenbikish" ride sitting in a dark corner of my garage, waiting for recipient to pickup.. Started with a bargain 1987 Specialized Sirrus frameset.(build details here:...
09-01-23, 04:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 995
Posted By ollo_ollo

Here's a pic of that Brooks Professional "S" I...

Here's a pic of that Brooks Professional "S" I referenced in post #11. It was pretty short. Don...
09-01-23, 12:35 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 34,845
Posted By ollo_ollo

New to me in July. Brooks Saddle and Nitto stem...

New to me in July. Brooks Saddle and Nitto stem added for old man compliance.
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08-23-23, 09:57 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,170
Posted By ollo_ollo

Yes. Actually have a 1980 Motobecane Interclub...

Yes. Actually have a 1980 Motobecane Interclub which showed up on local CL right as a beautiful Paramount tandem had caught my eye. Since the Moto had same TA crankset, Mafac cantilevers etc, plus...
08-22-23, 10:06 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,170
Posted By ollo_ollo

Listed just the Masi In post #50, forgetting my...

Listed just the Masi In post #50, forgetting my recent pickup of a Jack Taylor project tandem for a mere C-note. Then yesterday I drove to Portland for this Atala Professional. Had managed a fleet...
08-20-23, 07:14 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,170
Posted By ollo_ollo

Just this one so far.......Don ...

Just this one so far.......Don
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Trying out saddles....Like this Brown...
07-29-23, 10:58 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,684
Posted By ollo_ollo

Came home to myriad problems with my home...

Came home to myriad problems with my home renovation. Took all week, but thankfully all back on track now.. Just downloaded my CINO pics to discover moon dust got into lens retraction mechanism of...
07-20-23, 12:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,770
Posted By ollo_ollo

That's a really nice Red Wagon Roger. Missed the...

That's a really nice Red Wagon Roger. Missed the original post due to health issues that Summer of 2020, so glad it was revived. Had a few SAAB's over the years, 1st was a 1970 99 sedan, last was...
07-18-23, 12:49 PM
Replies: 8,293
Views: 3,073,724
Posted By ollo_ollo

Always wanted a Masi, couldn't overcome my...

Always wanted a Masi, couldn't overcome my "cheapskate" genes until I saw this one: A 1984 Gran Criterium by the serial #, re-painted from white, bent DS dropout, Daytona group and very dirty bar...
07-18-23, 11:30 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 9,191
Posted By ollo_ollo

I'll be at Alameda's with my wife, leaving @ 7AM...

I'll be at Alameda's with my wife, leaving @ 7AM to make the 8:30 start at Kila, so will have room for 1 other rider + bike in our medium SUV just PM if you're still in need of transportation to and...
07-11-23, 10:06 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 4,725
Posted By ollo_ollo

305 miles 1 way = 610 miles round trip for this...

305 miles 1 way = 610 miles round trip for this one from a kindred spirit with old age/balance issues, so already setup as an "Old Man" ride. Involved a 260 mile drive + ferry ride to reach my...
Replies: 4
Views: 375
Posted By ollo_ollo

Cino Training

I have a 2 mile route with climbs alternating to flat stretches so I can do laps to avoid traffic and get miles in while staying near home. 5x = 10 miles, 10x = 20 miles etc. But it gets boring, so...
07-02-23, 08:23 AM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,018,305
Posted By ollo_ollo

Anything above 50 mph is truly hair raising! Our...

Anything above 50 mph is truly hair raising! Our NW United States mountains have long descents that can take you there....usually my eyes were glued to the road throughout, only later confirming my...
06-30-23, 10:16 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 5,182
Posted By ollo_ollo

Afraid I agree with most. The Varsity negatives...

Afraid I agree with most. The Varsity negatives outweigh its positives. Suggest you raise your sights just a a bit. Look for a "Schwinn Super Sport" of same period. Not made in great numbers, but...
06-28-23, 09:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,998
Posted By ollo_ollo

In the 2016 Klunker 100 challenge, I managed to...

In the 2016 Klunker 100 challenge, I managed to find a couple of $25 Schwinn Super Sports with 22" frames. A 1966 and a 1971. They were daily riders that Summer. Later both were frequently ridden for...
06-26-23, 08:30 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,801
Posted By ollo_ollo

I'm the Yang to Hondo6, as in "Usually Unlucky". ...

I'm the Yang to Hondo6, as in "Usually Unlucky". Lots of flats, especially pre retirement when I commuted. Think I hold the record for earliest flat on a new tire. Two incidents: 1st was less than...
06-21-23, 09:05 AM
Replies: 608
Views: 179,202
Posted By ollo_ollo

My 1969 PX10, a 2019 Cino veteran all spruced up...

My 1969 PX10, a 2019 Cino veteran all spruced up now, a favorite ride as its 1st gen Phil hubs still retain their near frictionless roll, some kind of magic! Don...
06-07-23, 11:20 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 4,764
Posted By ollo_ollo

1. Operated an animation camera. 2. Ran against...

1. Operated an animation camera.
2. Ran against Peter Snell in college. (1958-59)
3. Saxons.
ollo_ollo.
06-04-23, 07:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 942
Posted By ollo_ollo

True, ...

True,
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Raleigh Grand Prix (from another BF Thread)
in 1973 they looked...
05-30-23, 11:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 558
Posted By ollo_ollo

My 2 newer Specials had fa aster break in,...

My 2 newer Specials had fa aster break in, hopefully yours will too. Brooks are comfortable when new for me, just not so good as when soft & fit to my sit bones. There was a time when closure...
05-30-23, 11:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 558
Posted By ollo_ollo

No, I got them back in the early 2000's from a...

No, I got them back in the early 2000's from a shop in Olympia WA.(The Bike Stand) I was still commuting to/from work, wore reflective vest and gloves, asked their mech if they had any reflector...
05-30-23, 10:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 558
Posted By ollo_ollo

Agree on the B17 Std. break in resistance, but...

Agree on the B17 Std. break in resistance, but the Champion Special is even tougher! In 2004 I picked up one in green at a good price and put it on my Torelli road bike. Couple years later, after...
05-26-23, 09:43 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,013
Posted By ollo_ollo

Yes, was an early signup, have a room at...

Yes, was an early signup, have a room at Alameda’s & wife will be with. Don
05-23-23, 09:26 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 742
Posted By ollo_ollo

Yup, me too! Cuz I'm old, prone to drift from...

Yup, me too! Cuz I'm old, prone to drift from loquacious to garrulous. Don
05-20-23, 08:12 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,933
Posted By ollo_ollo

Years ago, waiting at a red light in Tucson, AZ;...

Years ago, waiting at a red light in Tucson, AZ; couple Colnago guys in full kit pull up, 1 noticed my fenders and mud flaps, said "you're not from around here are you?"...
05-20-23, 07:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 540
Posted By ollo_ollo

Definitely return with the Grand Jubile! :) Don ...

Definitely return with the Grand Jubile! :) Don
Had mine for a long time, ridden in most States West of Mississippi as used to bring along whenever we traveled. Found another frame with near...
04-21-23, 08:33 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 6,516
Posted By ollo_ollo

Must be serendipity, was just going to hang these...

Must be serendipity, was just going to hang these + I'm a full blown geezer of 82, also hung out in the "Commuter" sub-forum prior to retirement, so you might want to check it out too. Don...
04-21-23, 08:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 707
Posted By ollo_ollo

Hang in there and heal. Still in FL high 70's...

Hang in there and heal. Still in FL high 70's low 80's but returning to similar weather in Oregon soon, so will be poncho time for me too. Try not to overdo it when the good weather arrives. I did...
04-16-23, 07:37 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,871
Posted By ollo_ollo

In a pinch, auto transmission fluid (ATF) will do...

In a pinch, auto transmission fluid (ATF) will do the job. Inexpensive, lubricates well, has lots of detergent. Don't use WD40, it isn't a lubricant, meant for water displacement (WD). Just use...
04-04-23, 08:59 PM
Replies: 1,186
Views: 390,708
Posted By ollo_ollo

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Fisher HK II...
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