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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 444
Posted By VtwinVince

More photos. ...

More photos.
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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-23-24, 04:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 298
Posted By VtwinVince

I dig it, but what's up with the orange paint?

I dig it, but what's up with the orange paint?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 444
Posted By VtwinVince

Thanks for the hints, BB threading is Italian and...

Thanks for the hints, BB threading is Italian and I see no evidence of a respray.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 444
Posted By VtwinVince

Elite? What is this Thing?

I picked up a few bikes from a local collection, including this. It came with mostly Zeus 2000 parts, Sachs mechs and Milremo gold parts. I can't find any info on this brand. It is nicely made and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 10:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 474
Posted By VtwinVince

That's a nice one, definitely a Bailey creation....

That's a nice one, definitely a Bailey creation. I would date it to c. 1987 based on the decals. I have a Giro from '85 which appears to be made from Vitus tubing.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-13-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 379
Posted By VtwinVince

A friend of mine has a bike shop in Vancouver,...

A friend of mine has a bike shop in Vancouver, and has been retailing these things for years. I think some foreign consortium bought the rights to the name, sort of like Brodie mountain bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 796
Posted By VtwinVince

Same problem here, you'll risk arrest for even...

Same problem here, you'll risk arrest for even looking at bikes in the scrap metal bin.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 15,502
Views: 4,151,156
Posted By VtwinVince

I'm really liking that Litespeed as well.

I'm really liking that Litespeed as well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 511
Views: 46,391
Posted By VtwinVince

LOL, had no idea Des Moines was local.

LOL, had no idea Des Moines was local.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 9,107
Views: 3,176,088
Posted By VtwinVince

I restored the twin of your DB Axis, local barn...

I restored the twin of your DB Axis, local barn find. They are nice bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 458
Views: 87,403
Posted By VtwinVince

Hub is also worth saving on that Mavic wheel,...

Hub is also worth saving on that Mavic wheel, although these are a complete PITA to true or work on, as you need the special tool to hold the spokes and loosen the nipples. And they have a bad habit...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-05-24, 10:07 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,603
Posted By VtwinVince

Holy cow, talking about unobtainium, this thing...

Holy cow, talking about unobtainium, this thing is incredible. I've never seen panto'd toe clips before. As for these special editions, I have a friend with a bike shop, and he had a couple of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 840
Views: 46,316
Posted By VtwinVince

Oh man, I want to go to that garage sale in...

Oh man, I want to go to that garage sale in Portland.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 329
Posted By VtwinVince

Watched the vid, love the latest addition to the...

Watched the vid, love the latest addition to the stash. Have you taken it for a spin yet?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 301
Posted By VtwinVince

Hard Rock was the entry level steel offering, the...

Hard Rock was the entry level steel offering, the Stumpy and Hopper were higher up the food chain. I see a lot of stupid prices for Hard Rock's these days.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 04:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,316
Posted By VtwinVince

LOL, that is a bad dream. I had a weird one a...

LOL, that is a bad dream. I had a weird one a couple weeks ago, I got an e-bike which burst in to flames.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-26-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 557
Posted By VtwinVince

There are a couple of Batavus bikes for sale over...

There are a couple of Batavus bikes for sale over here right now, including a very nice Dinsdag.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-24-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 557
Posted By VtwinVince

Certainly has 'the look' and that seat is nothing...

Certainly has 'the look' and that seat is nothing to sneer at. Regarding price, I'm a believer in paying what you think is right, as prices vary widely over different markets. If it's something...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-21-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 933
Posted By VtwinVince

That's a real beauty, and my size, good thing...

That's a real beauty, and my size, good thing it's not local....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-18-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 557
Posted By VtwinVince

OK, we get a few genuine Dutch mixte's coming on...

OK, we get a few genuine Dutch mixte's coming on the market here on the west coast.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-17-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 557
Posted By VtwinVince

What part of the country are you in?

What part of the country are you in?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 895
Posted By VtwinVince

Nice find, I never turn up Klein deals like this.

Nice find, I never turn up Klein deals like this.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,553
Posted By VtwinVince

I thought Saronni production was outsourced to...

I thought Saronni production was outsourced to Tecnotrat?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-16-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 528
Posted By VtwinVince

Interesting to see that out in the wild, I think...

Interesting to see that out in the wild, I think the Cramerotti connection could be right. BTW I recently picked up one of his 80's bikes over here on the Island.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 479
Posted By VtwinVince

Based on those images it's a higher level model,...

Based on those images it's a higher level model, possibly a Modelo 3000. The treatment of the chain stays and crimping of the fork are indicative.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 10:02 AM
Replies: 458
Views: 87,403
Posted By VtwinVince

Bauer, extremely common German surname.

Bauer, extremely common German surname.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 05:21 PM
Replies: 357
Views: 20,525
Posted By VtwinVince

There's no hope for me, another cool bike came up...

There's no hope for me, another cool bike came up locally and of course I had to grab it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 511
Views: 46,391
Posted By VtwinVince

D'oh, those cranks look tasty.

D'oh, those cranks look tasty.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-01-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 737
Posted By VtwinVince

LOL, gotcha. In my somewhat overheated market I...

LOL, gotcha. In my somewhat overheated market I would say around 300.00, as these are pretty collectable.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-31-24, 04:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 737
Posted By VtwinVince

This isn't the 'for sale' section.

This isn't the 'for sale' section.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 329
Posted By VtwinVince

Good find, it's Celeste and a nice size. I'd be...

Good find, it's Celeste and a nice size. I'd be all over a project like that.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-27-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,188
Posted By VtwinVince

That's a real beauty.

That's a real beauty.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,302
Posted By VtwinVince

I've got a really stuck stem as well, am now...

I've got a really stuck stem as well, am now going at it with a blow torch.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,572
Posted By VtwinVince

Without wanting to hijack this thread, be very...

Without wanting to hijack this thread, be very careful of the medical industry's obsession with surgical solutions to what is a fairly endemic problem amongst us old guys.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 10:01 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,455,693
Posted By VtwinVince

Holy cow, is that Dean ever cool.

Holy cow, is that Dean ever cool.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 10:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,572
Posted By VtwinVince

Sorry to hear this, from the great generation of...

Sorry to hear this, from the great generation of Canadian cyclists, including Curt Harnett, Steve Bauer and Alex Stieda.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 357
Views: 20,525
Posted By VtwinVince

LOL, great thread, and one I too can relate to. I...

LOL, great thread, and one I too can relate to. I picked up a weird Saronni off a guy in a neighbouring city a couple years ago, and he said he had some 'other stuff' I might like, but never heard...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,455,693
Posted By VtwinVince

So what is that Masi with the Cyrillic script...

So what is that Masi with the Cyrillic script supposed to be?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,455,693
Posted By VtwinVince

That Marinoni has been for sale for quite awhile,...

That Marinoni has been for sale for quite awhile, nice bike but the guy wants top dollar for his stuff.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-16-24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 853
Posted By VtwinVince

Very nice, the only way to upgrade that one would...

Very nice, the only way to upgrade that one would be if it was Celeste. I have a later version with roller cams.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 486
Posted By VtwinVince

The frame is much older than the parts, I would...

The frame is much older than the parts, I would say early 80's judging from the BB cable routing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-24, 06:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,660
Posted By VtwinVince

You were polishing lugs back in the '80's, but...

You were polishing lugs back in the '80's, but just started riding in 2010?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,867
Posted By VtwinVince

I just bought a smaller collection in a...

I just bought a smaller collection in a neighbouring city, now I have a road trip planned.....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,867
Posted By VtwinVince

Holy crow, what a haul. You'd better clear out...

Holy crow, what a haul. You'd better clear out some of those cages to make room!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 15,502
Views: 4,151,156
Posted By VtwinVince

'200 mile morning cruise'?

'200 mile morning cruise'?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 9,107
Views: 3,176,088
Posted By VtwinVince

Haven't ridden this one since December 1, 2016,...

Haven't ridden this one since December 1, 2016, when I hit black ice on the morning commute. Didn't end well. Anyway, I've had this one for 25 years, it was pretty abused, so it got a refresh with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-24, 11:12 AM
Replies: 9,107
Views: 3,176,088
Posted By VtwinVince

No kidding, gotta love bottom mounted rollercams....

No kidding, gotta love bottom mounted rollercams. I just picked up a similar Bianchi Grizzly with this setup, just for the brakes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-24, 11:27 AM
Replies: 511
Views: 46,391
Posted By VtwinVince

I didn't know San Diego was in Canada.

I didn't know San Diego was in Canada.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-04-24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,955
Posted By VtwinVince

Be paranoid about cracks on these.

Be paranoid about cracks on these.
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