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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 09:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 354
Posted By billytwosheds

Those black accents on the bits are really doing...

Those black accents on the bits are really doing it for me. Well done.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-11-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 395
Posted By billytwosheds

Yoooo what a score. Don't worry about the...

Yoooo what a score.

Don't worry about the value, just clean it up and ride it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,306
Posted By billytwosheds

I bought 2 of them after mistakenly picking up...

I bought 2 of them after mistakenly picking up both an Athena and a Victory RD both missing them.

If anyone has the ability to scan/beep them off and create a 3D file we can publicly save (on...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-09-24, 11:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 625
Posted By billytwosheds

Wow. That's a bike you could take anywhere. ...

Wow. That's a bike you could take anywhere.

It should go to a good home and continue the journey IMHO.

GLWS!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-09-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 200
Posted By billytwosheds

For that kind of coin, I'd want it to have...

For that kind of coin, I'd want it to have original paint and a more cohesive group.

If they balk at $500, I'd walk unless you really want the thing and have the parts to bring it all together.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 05:01 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 2,883
Posted By billytwosheds

I can only imagine the damage the other half of...

I can only imagine the damage the other half of this thing would do to your rear. Yowza.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 400
Posted By billytwosheds

I'd be wary of cobbling together different post...

I'd be wary of cobbling together different post parts to achieve the set forward position.

Maybe seek out a Nitto S66?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 2,883
Posted By billytwosheds

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 02:24 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 2,883
Posted By billytwosheds

Nah don't sweat it. Some people can't help but...

Nah don't sweat it. Some people can't help but get all existential and overly negative without lending anything to the thread.

This is the thread of the week IMHO, and will probably be useful to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 10:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 341
Posted By billytwosheds

Looks really nice, tho I've never had my hands on...

Looks really nice, tho I've never had my hands on one before.

What bar is that? And what's going on with the top half of the headset?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-02-24, 02:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 552
Posted By billytwosheds

If the stem and seatpost are not stuck, and the...

If the stem and seatpost are not stuck, and the Chorus group is fully functional, $375 is a great price for the whole bike.

The group with wheels is worth $250-$300 alone.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 09:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 465
Posted By billytwosheds

It's going to clean up well. Congrats.

It's going to clean up well. Congrats.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 472
Posted By billytwosheds

We're gonna need pictures of the whole bikes, but...

We're gonna need pictures of the whole bikes, but from what I can tell you have two nice machines there. Not your average finds.

What's the story behind them?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 338
Views: 45,135
Posted By billytwosheds

In before the month changes...my COVID build. ...

In before the month changes...my COVID build.

~1987 De Rosa Professional 58cm acquired from Brewsmith . It'll be off to a new home this summer, and we've enjoyed some good rides but it's a little...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 12:01 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 9,679
Posted By billytwosheds

Margins aren't great right now, would not want to...

Margins aren't great right now, would not want to be a flipper.

Isn't this kind of thing cyclical? If you already see your time collecting and wrenching on vintage bikes coming to an end, then...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 11:06 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,244
Posted By billytwosheds

Sante!

Sante!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 11:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,244
Posted By billytwosheds

Looks nice, the lug cut outs are pretty. ...

Looks nice, the lug cut outs are pretty.

Routing over the BB makes me think earlier, with a recent repaint.

Nice opportunity to balance the intensity of the splatter paint with some matte, dark...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 11:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 459
Posted By billytwosheds

The frame isn't the limitation, it's probably...

The frame isn't the limitation, it's probably everywhere that relies on grease or oil: the bottom bracket, wheel hubs, headset, and more. Tires might help.

If you're willing to swap out or service...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-21-24, 11:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 336
Posted By billytwosheds

Super good deal. Second dibs in case for whatever...

Super good deal. Second dibs in case for whatever reason it doesn't work out.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 12:23 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,483
Posted By billytwosheds

A really interesting thread. Beautiful bike. ...

A really interesting thread. Beautiful bike.

"Produzione Limitata" has a ring to it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 626
Posted By billytwosheds

Clearly a collector's item.

Clearly a collector's item.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 10:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 563
Posted By billytwosheds

:eek:

:eek:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,093
Posted By billytwosheds

I get that. Eventually the NOS sets floating...

I get that. Eventually the NOS sets floating around will dry up, and offering them in other colors would be a good option. Keep me posted!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 12:58 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,093
Posted By billytwosheds

Forgive me if I missed it, but do you make...

Forgive me if I missed it, but do you make Campagnolo ergo hoods? Perhaps the first gen (8spd) in white? That would be awesome.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 05:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 879
Posted By billytwosheds

I believe they are a 303 front with a 404 rear....

I believe they are a 303 front with a 404 rear. Picked them up off Craigslist from a retired triathlete, said they were about 10 years old. I tossed around the idea of getting a knock off pair from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 879
Posted By billytwosheds

Oh, and those are sun sleeves with SPF 50+...

Oh, and those are sun sleeves with SPF 50+ protection, not arm warmers. Years of sun exposure has already done its damage, and these actually cool you down when they get wet (which is essentially...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 879
Posted By billytwosheds

Thanks for the comments lol. The Merckx does...

Thanks for the comments lol.

The Merckx does give off frankenbike vibes (hey! I run a coop) and the bar end shifters get a laugh on group rides.

But when I'm only a handful of minutes behind...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-06-24, 10:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 438
Posted By billytwosheds

A very handsome build. Paint is in great shape....

A very handsome build. Paint is in great shape. Shame about the ding but it probably doesn't affect the ride at all.

GLWS
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 879
Posted By billytwosheds

(trying to) Go fast on an old steel frame - Merckx local race content

For the last few years I've managed the bike coop at my university, and today I took the opportunity to jump in and do a race on my Merckx.

I wouldn't say I went all that fast (1:11ish in the 40k...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,400
Posted By billytwosheds

The serial number would help a lot. Images of the...

The serial number would help a lot. Images of the bottom bracket, threading, etc could help as well. Looks like a decent bike.

Van Nuys is located in outer Los Angeles County, and there were a lot...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-30-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 305
Posted By billytwosheds

Do you know the valve length on any of these? In...

Do you know the valve length on any of these? In particular the Corsa 2.0. We have an older Zipp wheel I'd like to set one of our students up with, but it's a 58mm rim and I'd like to avoid a valve...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 02:29 AM
Replies: 1,081
Views: 65,101
Posted By billytwosheds

This is attractive and still available. Dare...

This is attractive and still available.

Dare I ask if others think...the fork...is...bent?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-25-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,288
Posted By billytwosheds

Sweet lord that is beautiful.

Sweet lord that is beautiful.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-24-24, 12:53 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,007
Posted By billytwosheds

Just jumping in here, because consumer products...

Just jumping in here, because consumer products like Skratch are just pricey as heck.

A friend started taking small squeeze bottles of maple syrup, plus a pack of pop tarts along for rides. Enough...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 2,452
Views: 596,223
Posted By billytwosheds

Just so classy.

Just so classy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 11:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 406
Posted By billytwosheds

Branford bike is your ticket. ...

Branford bike is your ticket.

https://branfordbike.com/new-page
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 02:54 PM
Replies: 1,081
Views: 65,101
Posted By billytwosheds

I know these are popular among the C&V crowd...

I know these are popular among the C&V crowd because they wear well and have classic styling, but are a modern shoe.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 431
Posted By billytwosheds

Very clean. Glad they were able to salvage most...

Very clean. Glad they were able to salvage most of the parts. Zoom zoom!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-15-24, 09:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 241
Posted By billytwosheds

WTB: Bontrager Comp pedals in Oil Slick finish

WTB: Bontrager Comp pedals in Oil Slick finish.

I know, I know, an overly specific and not C&V request.

But these are tricky to find and all ya'll got boxes of parts not being used (like I do)....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 01:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 528
Posted By billytwosheds

That thing is effing sweet. I had a comparably...

That thing is effing sweet. I had a comparably equipped Benotto mixte with the same finish (now gifted to a friend) and it rode really well.

Enjoy it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 468
Posted By billytwosheds

Not to wander too far from the topic at hand, but...

Not to wander too far from the topic at hand, but is that top tube braze on supposed to be a guide or a stop? It's being used as the latter, and my natural assumption would be that it's meant to be a...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-08-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,136
Posted By billytwosheds

$1100 is a lot to drop on any complete bicycle...

$1100 is a lot to drop on any complete bicycle without checking it out first.

If you can post some pics, it might help. Worn out C-record can vary a lot in pricing.

I had a too-small-for-me...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 11:10 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,245
Posted By billytwosheds

I get that. In all fairness, that's not what's...

I get that. In all fairness, that's not what's happening here ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 11:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 892
Posted By billytwosheds

We all knows that's not true. Wear, maintenance,...

We all knows that's not true. Wear, maintenance, storage conditions all apply here.

Have a local in SB check it out and give you more info.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 11:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,245
Posted By billytwosheds

+1 to the repaint suggestion, and to the headset...

+1 to the repaint suggestion, and to the headset having been installed incorrectly or out of order. Perhaps the bottom bearings were installed upside down.

The springs for the rear drop adjustment...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 10:29 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 80,755
Posted By billytwosheds

VERY handsome machine you have there. Couple...

VERY handsome machine you have there.

Couple questions:

Is that SR rear derailleur shifting to a 28t cog? With those Simplex retros?
Did the self-extracting bolts from the C Record crank get...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 01:34 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,559
Posted By billytwosheds

Neither jump out to me as a deal or a worthwhile...

Neither jump out to me as a deal or a worthwhile project, but you are welcome the benefit of the doubt.

Welcome to the C&V waters. The temp is nice and the market is friendly.

Come learn a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 09:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,286
Posted By billytwosheds

Better tires at a good pressure usually does it...

Better tires at a good pressure usually does it for me.

At the same time, for whatever reason...some bikes feel more slippery than others.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-24, 07:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 416
Posted By billytwosheds

Super cool, tho I've never seen a Pug with seat...

Super cool, tho I've never seen a Pug with seat stays like that.

What kind of pop/soda can is that shimming the seat pin?
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