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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-23, 05:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 772
Posted By Reynolds 531

My RetroMod Colnago stem is starting to congeal.

-17 degree because -17.
Threadless onto fork modified for disc brake
Hollow inside to hold Campagnolo EPS electronics
For 26mm carbon bars
75mm because I like that.
Clover cutout because...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-28-23, 09:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 499
Posted By Jeff Neese

The frame alone is worth way more than $100,...

The frame alone is worth way more than $100, assuming it's undamaged. That's a double-butted full chromoly frame and fork with lugged construction, made in the USA. That was Trek's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-23, 05:10 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,655
Posted By droppedandlost

Shogun 800, completely stripped and then blued ...

Shogun 800, completely stripped and then blued

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-27-23, 05:55 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,665
Posted By Jeff Neese

The only problem with that philosophy is that it...

The only problem with that philosophy is that it can end up being "the one that got away". While you're hemming and hawing and trying to get a better deal, someone else is headed to the guy's house...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-23, 08:26 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,501
Posted By MooneyBloke

Fun article that hints at my dislike of modern bike industry trends

https://www.cyclingtips.com/2018/02/jra-angry-asian-fun-isnt-four-letter-word/

I'll openly confess that I ride as much for general fitness as anything else, and I think it's helping fight the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-22-23, 04:53 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,360
Posted By trainman999

That is a Waterford Paramount look at the fork...

That is a Waterford Paramount look at the fork crown, or go to the facebook page and look at the serial number. The import bikes all have unicrown forks.
Is it worth $900? it is in the ball park....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-23, 11:22 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,841
Posted By nlerner

Isn’t this C&V? ...

Isn’t this C&V?

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-23, 06:28 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,581
Posted By ehcoplex

Be aware (or....beware...) that this may be akin...

Be aware (or....beware...) that this may be akin to taking your first hit of crack. It starts with 'I'll just fix up this old bike so I can ride it" and pretty soon you're trawling FB marketplace,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-20-23, 07:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 827
Posted By cocoabeachcrab

yep, what are the odds? ...

yep, what are the odds?
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-23, 05:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 757
Posted By rustystrings61

Let me point you towards a really excellent...

Let me point you towards a really excellent thread with good information from a forum member who has always given good information - the mighty verktyg! In this earlier thread ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-23, 01:15 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 9,322
Posted By 75lechamp

I like the stable yet spirited ride on my '81...

I like the stable yet spirited ride on my '81 Super.... plus I agree, the color is iconic for Colnago, that blue is really something, here's mine, with Cobalto brakes and Mavic SSC bleu rims....

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-23, 02:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 454
Posted By SurferRosa

Do you mean "cartridge" bb? Did they pull it...

Do you mean "cartridge" bb? Did they pull it apart and look at the cups? Why would they say that? What's their motivation? Do they even have the knowledge or time (30 minutes) needed to rebuild a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-23, 06:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,401
Posted By jbz255

Just bought my first vintage road bike! 1986 Trek 760

Although I have bought vintage bikes in the past to fix for friends or flip, this is the first vintage road bike that I have bought just for myself (the '84/'85 Trek 770 with the damaged frame from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-23, 09:14 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,520
Posted By Bikerider007

Historic Drillium jigs on FB

Thought I'd leave this here guys.
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Drillium Dude gugie
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-23, 07:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 517
Posted By Kekec1965

Pre war nostalgia Part 2 - FW Evans

FW Evans Clubman S, 1937/38. Philips cliphead headset, Chater Lea chainset, Marsh level grip handlebars, BSA levers (one black one silver) and Monitor Climax brakes in black, Brooks B17 Flyer oval...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-23, 03:18 PM
Replies: 8,793
Views: 1,107,201
Posted By daviddavieboy

Delivered by FedEx today. I have wanted one ever...

Delivered by FedEx today. I have wanted one ever since drooling over one 20ish years ago in a shop. Next step gathering some bits and loosing a few pounds. These things are just stunning in person.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-22, 10:31 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,884
Posted By OldForerunner

Jeunet Captivante Restoration

Dropped off a Jeunet Captivante frame and fork at Southwest Frameworks and had a nice chat with Mr. Cheaklas today.

The bike: Jeunet Captivante 'gas pipe' straight tube frame. My guess is it's a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-21, 08:09 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 8,002
Posted By 75lechamp

Those are all good choices. However, the classic...

Those are all good choices. However, the classic under-rated wide range derailleur from that period would have to be the Suntour VGT Luxe, in my view. Strong and robust mechanically, yet surprisingly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-21, 04:09 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,980
Posted By SurferRosa

This hasn't been mentioned, so I'll just throw it...

This hasn't been mentioned, so I'll just throw it out there. What about building up the Trek with the full Campy, something really pretty, and lure potential thieves into a perfect trap. A dart gun,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-21, 01:07 PM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 328,463
Posted By botty kayer

LouB the Tommasini water bottles are a nice...

LouB the Tommasini water bottles are a nice finishing touch:)

My Tommasini frame arrived from Belgium last Saturday, many thanks to the seller Frank who was great throughout and did an excellent...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-21, 03:49 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,980
Posted By tricky

He didn't call the OP stupid, he was just telling...

He didn't call the OP stupid, he was just telling the OP not to be stupid. Big difference. :rolleyes: He was still playing fast and lose with his spelling though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-21, 11:55 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,980
Posted By SurferRosa

Pro tip: always ensure correct spelling when...

Pro tip: always ensure correct spelling when calling someone stupid.

My advice for the op is to go with the Trek with mismatched, lower mid-level parts. And, if it gets stolen, so what.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-21, 09:28 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,329
Posted By BFisher

I have found that a Uchida Deco Color Extra Fine...

I have found that a Uchida Deco Color Extra Fine Tip paint pen can give very good results. A source: Deco Color Pen...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-16-21, 11:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,188
Posted By Frogbutter

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51315619893_e5...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51315619893_e5ae3e1324_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mbzXZ8)214109905_4092421167461638_4234134607106466500_n (https://flic.kr/p/2mbzXZ8) by frogbutter_1...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-21, 10:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,455
Posted By randyjawa

This is how I deal with the wrap with no hoods...

This is how I deal with the wrap with no hoods problem......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-21, 09:20 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,014
Posted By jjhabbs

Colnago upgrades video. New pics for those that dont like video!

Hey guys,
I did my first ever project video. Please check it out and let me know what you think.

Thanks so much!
(2) Beautiful Upgrades on my Vintage Saronni Colnago - YouTube...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-04-21, 11:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 597
Posted By repechage

These show up on Los Angeles Craigslist...

These show up on Los Angeles Craigslist reasonably frequently- all sorts of builds
no matter how they are assembled the examples that are sub $500 move, the bikes priced at $1,000 or more don’t.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-21, 11:57 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,975
Posted By bikemig

That's not how I read it. To say that this...

That's not how I read it. To say that this person's death is a reminder to all of us to be careful does not necessarily imply that the rider's lack of attention caused the accident. It's just that, a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-01-21, 07:37 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,428
Posted By mstateglfr

Bike co-ops teach people the skills that you...

Bike co-ops teach people the skills that you consider simple and take for granted.
Bike co-ops offer an access point for older bikes to continue to be used since there is a large stash of components...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-01-21, 03:07 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,428
Posted By SurferRosa

Because people like to work on their bikes...

Because people like to work on their bikes without buying $200 in tools?

Because people like to take classes to find out how to repair their bikes?

​​​​​​Because knowledgeable people like to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-30-21, 08:46 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,428
Posted By Charliekeet

Well, for one thing, I’ve learned that most of us...

Well, for one thing, I’ve learned that most of us here don’t think bikes are that complex to fix, but most people (in countries other than yours) do and are not able to reliably repair/replace parts...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-30-21, 07:37 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,428
Posted By Gresp15C

Indeed, and also I've noticed that the poorest of...

Indeed, and also I've noticed that the poorest of poor, and homeless, who depend on a bike also can't drop it off and wait for a repair. A relatively un-busy co-op with available tools and parts can...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-29-21, 10:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 810
Posted By SurferRosa

$40?? Will you take 10? Oh, you will take 10!...

$40?? Will you take 10? Oh, you will take 10! Will you take 5? Yeah, you will take five? How about free? No? Ok, 5 then... Nah, not interested.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-21, 08:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,836
Posted By jjhabbs

John's Vintage Road Bike Garage is finished Video reveal.

Check it out. Let me know what you think.

JJ

John's Vintage Road Bike Garage Reveal and Tour! - YouTube
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-21, 11:54 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 15,801
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
06-26-21, 10:41 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 20,582
Posted By repechage

Stumbled upon this old thread pretty good...

Stumbled upon this old thread pretty good contributions from folk who have drifted away.

worth a read.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-21, 08:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,151
Posted By Reynolds

First one: ...

First one:

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-21, 07:10 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 15,801
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 and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-26-21, 04:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,916
Posted By nlerner

If it were an RRA or Golden Arrow with all...

If it were an RRA or Golden Arrow with all original bits, he’d be in the neighborhood, but for a 30s Sports Tourist that was outfitted with lauterwassers and Cyclo gears? I don’t think so.

Hmm, I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-21, 02:35 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,730
Posted By nlerner

This has definitely been a back-burner project,...

This has definitely been a back-burner project, but it's done enough to take some pics. I did not source mechs specific to 1961 but instead imagined what the owner would have wanted to upgrade to in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-21, 12:41 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 9,500
Posted By droppedandlost

I have a 2017 Colnago Arabesque and it was...

I have a 2017 Colnago Arabesque and it was flawless out of the box. Paint and decals were (past tense, dammit!) perfect, no metal spurs or rough edges anywhere. It's easily the most high performance...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-21, 12:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,029
Posted By northbend

A full moon RATROD

Mountaindave inspired my first full moon ride a few years ago when we rode up the going to the sun road in Glacier N.P.
Last summer during COVID times I did a couple more and now the longest full...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-21, 06:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,361
Posted By jamesdak

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

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x1084/fishlips30_99840bc6eb138a39888009cfac02c81858d68990.jpg
One of the first rides...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-21, 02:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,627
Posted By steelbikeguy

in that case, I might as well post the rest of...

in that case, I might as well post the rest of the article.
besides... these parts were pretty novel and sexy!

p1
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51141917330_ecaf670095_b_d.jpg


p3...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-21, 04:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 921
Posted By fishboat

The 1897 Yukon Gold Rush, on a gravel bike, of course

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It seems our new-to-us "gravel" bikes were in common use in the late 19th...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-21, 07:54 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 18,340
Posted By Rolla

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-21, 12:39 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,862
Posted By nlerner

As gugie noted, I started in Boston: ...

As gugie noted, I started in Boston:

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I took the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-21, 12:15 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,862
Posted By gugie

5 guys, 5 days, 500km in Virginia

Back in the beginning of the year, Spaghetti Legs sent out an email to the usual suspects titled "Bustin' out in 2021", anticipating vaccines, ability to travel, etc. sometime in the late...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-21, 07:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,428
Posted By Andy Antipas

Doug Fattic Build

As mentioned previously, I have gotten to know Doug Fattic. Doug's daughter, son-in-law, and grand daughter live in Durango, CO. It is a small world! Last fall Doug let me try one of his older frames...
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