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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 308
Views: 49,810
Posted By unworthy1

I heard thru the grapevine there's a bike...

I heard thru the grapevine there's a bike swapmeet the day AFTER the big kahuna in Fairfax ^^, to take place on June 2 (Sunday) in the Golden Gate Park Panhandle...but no other details.
Not sure of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,385
Posted By unworthy1

a reamer cuts (therefore enlarges) a hole on the...

a reamer cuts (therefore enlarges) a hole on the inside surface. a milling tool cuts the exterior, in the case of "milling" a headtube it cuts the top and bottom edges of that tube so the surface the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,548
Posted By unworthy1

so bulgie (Mark B.) nailed it, and it's from...

so bulgie (Mark B.) nailed it, and it's from Mendocino, CA so West Coast USA...congrats!
:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,548
Posted By unworthy1

I vaguely recall seeing a similar cut-out...

I vaguely recall seeing a similar cut-out treatment of the BB shell on some frame that might have been British, but this one has much more of a West Coast USA feel to it...
Will have to search that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,385
Posted By unworthy1

"BTW, the early comment about clearcoating not...

"BTW, the early comment about clearcoating not protecting the frame is a bit off. If you get a chip in most coatings, rust will start to form like tendrils between the surrounding finish and the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 12:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 471
Posted By unworthy1

some nice details, the only things I can ID is...

some nice details, the only things I can ID is the forkcrown being a Henry James unit, the "spool" chainstay bridge and brake bridge are common Italian bits, Cinelli or GPM.
Not sure of DOs, lugs or...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-29-24, 12:03 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,201
Posted By unworthy1

UPDATE: Have a potential new home for this now...

UPDATE: Have a potential new home for this now (Van's) if it all falls into place
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,548
Posted By unworthy1

My guess: Portland, far more framebuilders there...

My guess: Portland, far more framebuilders there than in Pas (but a lotta bike riders in Pas and the San Gabriels).
PLEASE take and upload some more and SHARPER pix!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-28-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,201
Posted By unworthy1

SF City but if we can arrange that "convenient...

SF City but if we can arrange that "convenient delivery" option I could possibly range from the Southbay (where SwimmerMike is based) up to Sonoma County (where I occasionally visit friends) or where...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-28-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,201
Posted By unworthy1

PART TWO: After picking this up back in 11/22 I...

PART TWO: After picking this up back in 11/22 I have had it "in my cue" ever since and finally conclude that I won't be able to follow thru with the full build out :(
SO, after checking with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 366
Posted By unworthy1

agree with that "early '80s" era assessment, also...

agree with that "early '80s" era assessment, also when the Vitus DOs and when Mercier was using that M logo and the "crown on the forkcrown"
Does it have metric SL tubing and all metric threading,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 6,549
Views: 815,842
Posted By unworthy1

I'll take a look too. I assume Christophe would...

I'll take a look too. I assume Christophe would be first choice for you, but are other brands of steel clips acceptable?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,385
Posted By unworthy1

VERY critical detail I couldn't enlarge photo to...

VERY critical detail I couldn't enlarge photo to catch, thanks for pointing this out!
So that's going to make for a more likely unmodified (except maybe for the WB boss holes) frame from the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 08:21 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,385
Posted By unworthy1

yes, I was beginning to think "Swiss" myself,...

yes, I was beginning to think "Swiss" myself, but...not any common Swiss marque I can think of as being a match. Long back there was a Mondia example shown by a CVer that had serial numbers placed on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 869
Views: 49,034
Posted By unworthy1

and the Sirrus seller got this memo, too! Must...

and the Sirrus seller got this memo, too!
Must be the cutting edge trend to make saddles more "aero" like back in 1985 :foo:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,385
Posted By unworthy1

So...looks like this was made in a transitional...

So...looks like this was made in a transitional year between potracatena DOs (let's say '79) and zero braze-ons, nutted brakes, and "whale tail" Nervex Pro headlugs.
I'm going to postulate the crude...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,385
Posted By unworthy1

It will be helpful to see MORE pix besides these...

It will be helpful to see MORE pix besides these two of just the head tube and badge and the BB shell, but as you take some more pix can you check the threading in that shell?The fact this has a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 07:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,883
Posted By unworthy1

adding my "RIP" to the chorus, just read this sad...

adding my "RIP" to the chorus, just read this sad news on the CR list Digest and thought I'd share the "scoop" but it's not a scoop.
And not anything I'd want to share if I had any say in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 07:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 464
Posted By unworthy1

could we see more close-ups of the seat cluster...

could we see more close-ups of the seat cluster (appears to be a semi wrap-over) the brake bridge and fork crown?
The serial number 73 753 doesn't provide any clue for me, but with those DOs it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 343
Posted By unworthy1

nice trade! Assuming these were not bottles of...

nice trade! Assuming these were not bottles of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1945 (or similar), but it's worth much more than a couple bottles of the plonk I buy!
congrats!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 11:09 PM
Replies: 458
Views: 87,598
Posted By unworthy1

very weird. Maybe somebody thought anything the...

very weird.
Maybe somebody thought anything the right width made from fabric was a reasonable substitute for Velox or Zefal rim strip?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 01:07 PM
Replies: 458
Views: 87,598
Posted By unworthy1

a very good asking price, IMO, especially if it's...

a very good asking price, IMO, especially if it's in ready-to-ride shape
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 159
Posted By unworthy1

of the 3-arm "Maxy" cranksets (and Sugino spelled...

of the 3-arm "Maxy" cranksets (and Sugino spelled those with a "y") almost all claim to have forged arms, whether or not the spiders are swaged onto arm or one-piece forgings with the DS arm.
Even...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 869
Views: 49,034
Posted By unworthy1

"makes me thirsty thinking about SN IPA…." ...

"makes me thirsty thinking about SN IPA…."
Arnold is a fair drive from Chico, but surely somebody there sells Sierra Nevada beer!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 09:42 PM
Replies: 869
Views: 49,034
Posted By unworthy1

agreed, and it's def taller than 56cm. I don't...

agreed, and it's def taller than 56cm. I don't know if Marinoni built with diamond cut-out lugs, but if this IS legit it's a good deal ($300) even if you don't care for the parts selected. Otherwise,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 869
Views: 49,034
Posted By unworthy1

nice deal^ looks like it might have some...

nice deal^ looks like it might have some connection with Iron Man Centurions (?)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 916
Posted By unworthy1

I heard the tree was in on this hit! Clearly...

I heard the tree was in on this hit!
Clearly some Palm Springs Mob associations in it's past...and it was known to be shady
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 11:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 265
Posted By unworthy1

yep, they certainly appear to match the Grafton...

yep, they certainly appear to match the Grafton brakes (which I have never heard of) and as you say the (asking) prices are incredible for these!
Shoot, you can get Campagnolo CNC'd brakes for 10%...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 12:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 265
Posted By unworthy1

They have a slight similarity to some Tektro (BPB...

They have a slight similarity to some Tektro (BPB model) but not a match, another set that also has similarities (and variations) are these "unknown" which were sold with BMX bikes. Yours might join...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 6,549
Views: 815,842
Posted By unworthy1

was going to send these pix to degan (Dan) by...

was going to send these pix to degan (Dan) by return email, but this is easier since I'm logged on:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 456
Posted By unworthy1

just a personal gripe but there have been two...

just a personal gripe but there have been two recent swaps in my (SF Bay Area) that had way too little advance notice (like 1-2 weeks) and I need more time to sort, clean/fix, and price my stuff to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 869
Views: 49,034
Posted By unworthy1

Looks to have a badly bent seat stay, but for...

Looks to have a badly bent seat stay, but for $200 (or maybe offer less) it MIGHT also be fix-able and a Gianni Motta is a lesser-known but very high-quality brand!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 458
Views: 87,598
Posted By unworthy1

Ka-razy! That's a gem from the nations of the...

Ka-razy!
That's a gem from the nations of the bicycle UN, I cannot guess what it will be priced at but worth some $$$ I'd reckon, unless there's some serious damage.
Well and that American Classic...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 11:27 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,114
Posted By unworthy1

highly doubt it, never saw a shorty Simplex DO...

highly doubt it, never saw a shorty Simplex DO with eyelet, "conventional" hanger stop and axle-stop threaded screw. If this isn't Italian then perhaps JP, but doesn't exactly match up with any of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 6,549
Views: 815,842
Posted By unworthy1

might be able to help you with a Ti BB unit, will...

might be able to help you with a Ti BB unit, will check and get back atcha in a day or two

EDIT:
Found one, will PM you with details
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 10:26 PM
Replies: 308
Views: 49,810
Posted By unworthy1

Okay this is NOT an SF Bayarea location, but...

Okay this is NOT an SF Bayarea location, but based on the hype it sure might be epic (in PDX)...here's a link and possibly some hype therein (copied from the CR list):
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 12:25 PM
Replies: 869
Views: 49,034
Posted By unworthy1

not familiar with Tange Road OS tubing, but...a...

not familiar with Tange Road OS tubing, but...a late-era Paramount for $99? Worth checking out!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 12:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 627
Posted By unworthy1

^ + 3^ Very nice British details and if i had to...

^ + 3^ Very nice British details and if i had to give a WAG I might say "Bob Jackson" or maybe one of the shops in Yorkshire that did some contract-building. Perhaps Geoff Butler?
If OP can find any...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,114
Posted By unworthy1

and if the seat post is marked 27.2 (no...

and if the seat post is marked 27.2 (no confirmation of that yet, IIRC) then no need to measure the tubing diameters, and I don't think Columbus Cromor was ever sold in metric sets, only "Imperial",...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,114
Posted By unworthy1

from back when a "Camaro would drive you...

from back when a "Camaro would drive you absolutely...MOD!"
uh, no.
that was more like 1967...yeah, baby

Can't find a video clip, but dig some of these trippy lyrics, man (jingle sung by the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 869
Views: 49,034
Posted By unworthy1

guessing this is an Aelle frame (no Columbus...

guessing this is an Aelle frame (no Columbus decal in the usual location and little chrome on the frame itself) but for that price...yes, not surprising!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 10:32 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,114
Posted By unworthy1

I'm going to bet "Netherlands" based solely on...

I'm going to bet "Netherlands" based solely on the Hatta Swan HS combined with hodge-podge of other Euro and JP bits...good thing I don't bet actual money!
:innocent:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 869
Views: 49,034
Posted By unworthy1

are we seeing a portacatena fitting on the Zunow...

are we seeing a portacatena fitting on the Zunow (thread number 409) which does have Campy NR shift levers but NOT with the PC flip tab?
Or is it a cable guide for Shimano AX or EX?

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,114
Posted By unworthy1

Huh! Never knew about that restaurant but my Dad...

Huh! Never knew about that restaurant but my Dad occasionally convinced us that a visit to "Busch Gardens" would be just as good as to Disneyland, and a hella lot cheaper for him!
They did have some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-24, 10:04 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,114
Posted By unworthy1

I was fully expecting to see pix of a Campania...

I was fully expecting to see pix of a Campania with a headset marked "H. McIver Van Nuys California"...but this is something else!
Just to supply some visuals, these are a "Professional" and a "the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,669
Posted By unworthy1

the IC (investment-cast) BB shell on the OP's...

the IC (investment-cast) BB shell on the OP's Merckx frame MIGHT be a Roto product, but details differ from the example on Velobase, most glaring besides the pattern of the (NOT) "cutouts" on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 458
Views: 87,598
Posted By unworthy1

"...The bearings came out in small irregular...

"...The bearings came out in small irregular chunks. "

Oh, they all do that!
;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 823
Posted By unworthy1

If this was a Mondia from earlier period and some...

If this was a Mondia from earlier period and some road model with certain full 531 DB tubing it would be hands-down the favorite, but this Mondia is from the last days of that Marque (based on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 09:44 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 7,047
Posted By unworthy1

Wow! Great thread. Great Shed! ;)

Wow!
Great thread.
Great Shed!
;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 869
Views: 49,034
Posted By unworthy1

I don't think that unibrow fork is an automatic...

I don't think that unibrow fork is an automatic clue that this one is "low grade" but more just a product of its time and fashions: semi-vertical DOs, shot-in fastback rear cluster, etc.
It DOES...
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