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06-08-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 397
Posted By Robvolz

I have this orange beauty at $800 ...

I have this orange beauty at $800

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06-07-24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 397
Posted By Robvolz

well, that would be a 53. The poster in search of...

well, that would be a 53. The poster in search of a 56
Forum: For Sale
06-07-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 315
Posted By Robvolz

pm sent

pm sent
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 11:26 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 3,435
Posted By Robvolz

Capt Oveur: You ever been up in a cockpit before,...

Capt Oveur: You ever been up in a cockpit before, Joey?
Joey: No sir, I've never been in an airplane before.
Capt Oveur: You ever seen a grown man naked before?

Capt Oveur: Joey, do you spend...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 10:53 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 3,435
Posted By Robvolz

Due to the nature of this article….. I had a...

Due to the nature of this article…..

I had a different vision in my head when you said, "DRAG RACING"
06-06-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 346
Posted By Robvolz

I looked at doing that. But 54, 46, 38 was not a...

I looked at doing that. But 54, 46, 38 was not a big advantage.
06-05-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 928
Posted By Robvolz

not true I’ve even used a hook and pulled...

not true

I’ve even used a hook and pulled and pulled to no avail.
06-04-24, 04:18 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 2,585
Posted By Robvolz

If you can drill a hole, can’t you drill out a...

If you can drill a hole, can’t you drill out a stem?
06-04-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 2,585
Posted By Robvolz

Interesting, I’m rarely on FB but this same...

Interesting, I’m rarely on FB but this same drilled out bike was in my feed in the Steel is Real sub group

best comment
“Gotta pay the troll toll if you want the bike holes.”
...
06-04-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 353
Posted By Robvolz

Strange seatpost adapter. Is this a good idea?

I have a hard enough time, keeping the stock wedge from not adjusting itself fore and aft. this seems like it would add leverage to the situation.
...
06-04-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 928
Posted By Robvolz

I could not figure out how to remove the spring...

I could not figure out how to remove the spring from within the handle.
06-04-24, 10:20 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,197
Posted By Robvolz

I'd like to see some better pics of the seat stay...

I'd like to see some better pics of the seat stay pumps. How/where do they hang on?
06-04-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 1,036
Views: 60,559
Posted By Robvolz

^^^ RE: OCEAN PARK COLGAGO for $300 ...

^^^

RE: OCEAN PARK COLGAGO for $300

Looks like a picture from a magazine was photographed with a 400 speed film camera then scanned.
Forum: Touring
06-03-24, 07:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 249
Posted By Robvolz

same thing happened in Japan. My bike and I flew...

same thing happened in Japan. My bike and I flew Alaska from PDX to LAX, and JAL from LAX-tokyo.

There was no charge because I'm MVP Gold with Alaska.

Home bound was a different story and...
06-03-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 2,585
Posted By Robvolz

question….. how does one drill through the...

question…..

how does one drill through the steerer tube without drilling through the head tube?

I can not picture this maneuver.
06-03-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 743
Posted By Robvolz

I used a Moretti can . Keep it Italian.

I used a Moretti can . Keep it Italian.
06-03-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,197
Posted By Robvolz

Are you a fan of (under) top tube pump storage?

I get the 2nd water bottle on the seat tube, but it makes it hard to pick up a bike.

or at least I keep forgetting and knock the pump off.
06-03-24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 928
Posted By Robvolz

guilty of painting. however, I’m not the...

guilty of painting.

however, I’m not the guy who also has a matching Columbus Tubing sticker on the pump which is silly
06-02-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 928
Posted By Robvolz

I have lubed the plunger. The Campy heads can be...

I have lubed the plunger. The Campy heads can be unscrewed and a new rubber gasket can be inserted. My bigger fear is marring the chrome while removing the outer bit.

the plastic campy head offers...
06-02-24, 12:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 792
Posted By Robvolz

My local Kroger has all the Mach III razor blades...

My local Kroger has all the Mach III razor blades behind the customer service desk with the cigarettes and lotto tix.

I asked why

they said it’s because it’s a high theft item and a basic...
06-02-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 397
Posted By Robvolz

I think I was the only one that geeked out over...

I think I was the only one that geeked out over the hide on display at the Brooks booth in Japan.
...
06-01-24, 04:50 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 928
Posted By Robvolz

Eric, my painter friend loves the new Silca...

Eric, my painter friend loves the new Silca pumps. Better built and he paints them to match frames. They don’t have the aluminum handle. Maybe they could.

I know Black Magic painters do the same...
06-01-24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 928
Posted By Robvolz

I hate to sound like or admit that maybe...

I hate to sound like or admit that maybe sometimes, I’m a fashion victim.

my silca pump with the colnago emblem melted into the plastic…..looks superb.

but, if I actually got a flat, id reach...
06-01-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 681
Posted By Robvolz

Question; why is it called “golden arrow?”

Question; why is it called “golden arrow?”
06-01-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,123
Posted By Robvolz

As seen on this t-shirt at Eroica Japan, I think...

As seen on this t-shirt at Eroica Japan, I think the Japanese like to play with letters, regardless of their meaning.
...
06-01-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 569
Posted By Robvolz

I grabbed this photo from eBay. The nice...

I grabbed this photo from eBay.

The nice thing about these grips is that they are thin enough. You can put cloth tape over them and most people wouldn’t know there is something underneath.
...
06-01-24, 02:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 569
Posted By Robvolz

your Paula Abdul review didn't hate them.

your Paula Abdul review didn't hate them.
05-31-24, 11:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 569
Posted By Robvolz

they were on the bars when I pulled them off a...

they were on the bars when I pulled them off a different bike. I haven't owned them long.
05-31-24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 569
Posted By Robvolz

yes, they are a slip on sleeve that provides...

yes, they are a slip on sleeve that provides cushion under a wrap. I was pleasantly pleased to find some.
05-31-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 526
Posted By Robvolz

According to the campy catalogue…(1969) The...

According to the campy catalogue…(1969)
The drop outs come with fender eyelets and its up to the frame-builder to shave them off.

Since this was an actual Molteni team bike, I suspect the...
05-31-24, 01:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 569
Posted By Robvolz

Maybe. Sounds like a difficult fix. ...

Maybe.

Sounds like a difficult fix.

PS, I owe you lunch.
05-31-24, 01:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 204
Posted By Robvolz

This crank is from 1977!! I had only seen...

This crank is from 1977!!

I had only seen the steel versions.


Blown away that they had 3 models of cranks that year. I can't understand the production cost of having so many models, each...
05-31-24, 01:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 569
Posted By Robvolz

The brakes are panto'd Modolo Speedy. Levers...

The brakes are panto'd Modolo Speedy.
Levers are modolo panto as well.
So are the Modolo brand aero style shift levers.

Cambio RINO is the headset. Super light.

Sedis chain shows zero...
05-31-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 569
Posted By Robvolz

Campy rd stamped 1979 campy fd campy seat...

Campy rd stamped 1979
campy fd
campy seat post
campy hubs
campy cranks 170
campy bb
cinelli cockpit with spenco vibration dampening sleeves
Rims are Mavic MA-40 with panaracer clinchers. Rims...
05-31-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 569
Posted By Robvolz

FS: 1979 Colnago Super in Molteni Orange w panto parts

$650
size 53
shipping not included
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05-31-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 994
Posted By Robvolz

Hey, check out the one on portland Facebook....

Hey, check out the one on portland Facebook. $90!!

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/...7395434055335/
05-31-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 682
Posted By Robvolz

The stem is elevated. It was dismantled for the...

The stem is elevated. It was dismantled for the plane ride. I kinda just tossed it back on for the photos.

Good catch.
05-31-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 1,036
Views: 60,559
Posted By Robvolz

Vitus. Was $100, now $90 in Portland grrrr. ...

Vitus. Was $100, now $90 in Portland

grrrr.

Portland Facebook marketplace. Search Vitus.
05-31-24, 06:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,326
Posted By Robvolz

Did you see a 4-person tandem in that video...

Did you see a 4-person tandem in that video (0:25) ?? That's my ride. Silly having a 4 person tandem. But having that much fun should be illegal.


Portland baby.

Come to the bike happy hour...
Forum: Touring
05-31-24, 06:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 589
Posted By Robvolz

I just did the IZU peninsula (just south of Fuji)...

I just did the IZU peninsula (just south of Fuji) and am aching to go back and do more. The cars seem very tolerant of us cyclists and I had no trouble at all. The many onsens helped too.
Replies: 9
Views: 427
Posted By Robvolz

not just a great price, but the era of Pinarello...

not just a great price, but the era of Pinarello frames that were built by the late great Dario Pegoretti
05-31-24, 06:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 411
Posted By Robvolz

that's a very specific plane question that most...

that's a very specific plane question that most people, unless you are a skydiver, would know.
05-31-24, 06:11 AM
Replies: 1,036
Views: 60,559
Posted By Robvolz

I wear these shoes almost exclusively. They are...

I wear these shoes almost exclusively. They are comfortable and really hold up well. I did go a 1/2 size longer than normal. I think new, they were $150. The look the biz and perform great.
05-31-24, 06:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 537
Posted By Robvolz

Rolex did do a black yacht master 2 years ago.

Rolex did do a black yacht master 2 years ago.
05-31-24, 05:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 682
Posted By Robvolz

Not only is it center to center, it is stamped on...

Not only is it center to center, it is stamped on the bb.
05-30-24, 10:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 526
Posted By Robvolz

And ruin my "Before and After" write up? I...

And ruin my "Before and After" write up?

I have not.

Robert
05-30-24, 10:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 526
Posted By Robvolz

my VCR blinks 12:00 my phone can do what??`

my VCR blinks 12:00

my phone can do what??`
05-30-24, 11:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 526
Posted By Robvolz

I believe you. I will edit it.

I believe you. I will edit it.
05-30-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 526
Posted By Robvolz

I wish I could have taken them to my Framebuilder...

I wish I could have taken them to my Framebuilder friend’s shop to compare angles.

It seems to my untrained eyes, the 71 has a more relaxed head tube angle, stretching the wheelbase out a little....
05-30-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 526
Posted By Robvolz

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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From under. Note shorter lug on 71. Plus lil hole under the seat lug. ...
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