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10-31-24, 03:43 PM
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Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Jim I liked your post but doesn’t mean I dislike...

Jim I liked your post but doesn’t mean I dislike the regular pics of you and your sweetie on the tandem; just surprised - and I like the Masi.

darkmoon thanks for the Fuji pic, it has been a...
10-31-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 318
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I was hoping you’d check in. Next time I’ll call...

I was hoping you’d check in. Next time I’ll call you from the store to make sure.
10-30-24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 318
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

They are definitely a splurge for something as...

They are definitely a splurge for something as simple (but oh so complex!) as getting a bottle of wine open, but mine is fantastic and a pleasure to use. It’s the 8 speed Record of corkscrews.
10-30-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 318
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I might be offended that you had doubts ...

I might be offended that you had doubts

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1280x960/img_1911_bf92904f7688af145ee92a4de407626091a05f91.jpeg
10-30-24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 318
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Have Your Bike and Drink It Too

Brought to you by Masi!

I rode my Masi today, sorry no pics for the ride thread. Afterwards went to the store for supper fixin’s and did a double take on a bottle as I walked by the wine section....
10-27-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 310
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

That’s a good looking bike! I hope the seatpost...

That’s a good looking bike! I hope the seatpost comes out OK; looks to be slammed in hard.
10-26-24, 04:47 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,103
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

That is nice. No idea on the marque. The...

That is nice. No idea on the marque. The Campagnolo freewheel is worth at least what you paid for the bike, esp as it looks to have a 25 ish tooth large cog. Most of the ones you see for sale now are...
10-26-24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 852
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I was going to suggest whatever the distance is...

I was going to suggest whatever the distance is to the dump.

it maybe (*maybe*) isn’t terribly dangerous to ride easy around town but I’d think the handling would be terrible and you’re just...
10-26-24, 12:26 PM
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Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Standard route on my plastic bike today. Slow...

Standard route on my plastic bike today. Slow going at the start to work my way through football crowds on my way out of town. After getting back into town, I checked in on the game where the Wahoos...
10-23-24, 02:55 PM
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Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Peak leaf time on the Blue Ridge. The maybe not...

Peak leaf time on the Blue Ridge. The maybe not so strange any more weather has taken away some of the vibrancy. The reds (maple?) have mostly come and gone already. Lots of people on the Parkway...
10-20-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 346
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Fork crown and seat stay caps are the same as my...

Fork crown and seat stay caps are the same as my “Z” code (1985-86) Pro, currently owned, and Pista, formerly owned. The bottom bracket shells are different on mine, having the transverse...
10-19-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,584
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

The message was just to say I replied to the...

The message was just to say I replied to the thread, forgetting that I had quoted your post. If it’s important enough for you to deal with the shipping, we’ll figure out out to get it to you!
10-18-24, 12:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 363
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I’m not sure what the AS means but 99% sure it...

I’m not sure what the AS means but 99% sure it doesn’t mean asymmetric. I just looked at my Campy chainring stash and what I have mounted on bikes right now. I have a couple of chainrings marked AS...
10-15-24, 05:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 892
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

It was only in the past few years I bought a...

It was only in the past few years I bought a Campy BB with an intact sleeve. It arrived in the mail tightly wrapped and taped up. I carefully cut away the wrap and tape to find I had neatly dissected...
10-15-24, 05:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,584
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Well Hej if you are Danish and maybe Swedish?...

Well Hej if you are Danish and maybe Swedish? This is truly old as that was when I used photobucket before they tried to hold everyone’s free photo uploads for ransom. As it happens, I do still have...
10-15-24, 04:18 PM
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Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Yeah but his arms look Herculean, so I vote for...

Yeah but his arms look Herculean, so I vote for that angle if anyone chooses to photograph me.
10-15-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 892
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

If you buy as many old Campy equipped bikes as I...

If you buy as many old Campy equipped bikes as I have, you will find just as many, if not more Shimano accordion sleeves in the bottom bracket as two piece campy sleeves. If you or going the route of...
10-13-24, 03:49 PM
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Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I don’t think it’s going to be an eye popping...

I don’t think it’s going to be an eye popping fall color season here (still a couple of weeks before we know for sure) but just enough change to give a little texture to the scenery.
...
10-12-24, 07:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 503
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I have that issue somewhere. The guy I bought my...

I have that issue somewhere. The guy I bought my De Rosa from gave it to me. He said “I saw that magazine with that beautiful girl and bike and thought I gotta have that bike!” . That’s a bike nerd...
10-10-24, 06:18 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,689
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

More importantly, pics needed of the Ayatollah...

More importantly, pics needed of the Ayatollah Suite for visits.

And don’t think I didn’t notice that other picture.
10-09-24, 03:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 414
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

If you haven’t spent much time there, the Campy...

If you haven’t spent much time there, the Campy puts a lot of their 9 and 10 speed catalogues on their site if you’re trying to traack down a certain part.
...
10-09-24, 03:53 PM
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Posted By Spaghetti Legs

We have had a wonderful stretch of gorgeous...

We have had a wonderful stretch of gorgeous weather, so today I headed up to Skyline Drive. The Blue Ridge Parkway has been closed, I think up here, as we haven’t had much weather, so they can divert...
10-09-24, 03:37 PM
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Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Neal saves the Mojo for the rest of us. Thanks...

Neal saves the Mojo for the rest of us. Thanks Neal!

Matt takes Bob Freeman on a road in the Seattle region that Bob Freeman has never ridden:
...
10-09-24, 03:27 PM
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Views: 414
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Doing this from memory, no sources provided! ...

Doing this from memory, no sources provided!

The 109 speed RD is notable for its 8 wheel pulley.

Last year Super Record was 1986 (maybe ‘87). The last year SR had the non fluted crank arm....
10-08-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 5,060
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Almost all the kids at my local U ride e-bikes,...

Almost all the kids at my local U ride e-bikes, e-scooters, and Vespa style scooters. I did however, a couple of months ago, ride behind a kid on a track bike, and I was very impressed with his skill...
10-07-24, 01:09 PM
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Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I think part of the boom in vintage bikes 10...

I think part of the boom in vintage bikes 10 years or so ago was the rise in popularity of the Eroica rides, now fading apparently, coinciding with those of us of a certain age who had reached a...
10-06-24, 07:06 AM
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Views: 346
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Sounds like maybe a Hatta bottom bracket. You can...

Sounds like maybe a Hatta bottom bracket. You can work the seal out from the outside of the cup.

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1200648-hatta-bottom-bracket-service.html
10-06-24, 07:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 688
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Thanks SpeedofLite as always for posting these. I...

Thanks SpeedofLite as always for posting these. I have an ‘89 Century (Reynolds 653) which, even though really beat up, is one of my favorites. Comfortable, fits me well, handles really nicely.
10-05-24, 02:36 PM
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Posted By Spaghetti Legs

With our new sub-tropical climate we had our...

With our new sub-tropical climate we had our first dry sunny day here in about a month. Still warm though. I’ve been riding a bike plenty but it’s mostly PNW style errand riding on my fendered city...
10-02-24, 07:39 PM
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Views: 619
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I really want to like them but they’re not doing...

I really want to like them but they’re not doing it for me. I’m not sure if other than the flat thin sole, I get much of a vintage vibe from them either. Now if I order a pair and they never show up,...
09-28-24, 07:09 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,479
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Groody Bros (https://groodybros.com/) , I believe...

Groody Bros (https://groodybros.com/) , I believe his name is Mark Rainey does quality powder coating. I had a single color, decal application and clear coat a few years ago for about $300. Pricing...
09-23-24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 553
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

The Garneau is probably sold as a cyclocross bike...

The Garneau is probably sold as a cyclocross bike although they work well as gravel bikes. God forbid these days you try to go on a dirt road without disc brakes. Argon 18 sold some pretty nice bikes...
09-22-24, 12:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,008
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Nice, hope you’re having fun! My gap was in line...

Nice, hope you’re having fun! My gap was in line to be my 2020 Eroica bike but Covid cancelled that one. I rode it in a “Soloica” on local roads instead.Rich, sorry you missed out on the trip down...
09-19-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 321
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Very nice! Since one of these hasn’t shown up...

Very nice! Since one of these hasn’t shown up here in a while, I’ll just note that Marco Rossin was a frame builder for Colnago before setting up his own shop right around time of this model.

The...
09-19-24, 06:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 543
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I have a nice ‘84 Basso Gap in Saronni red I’ve...

I have a nice ‘84 Basso Gap in Saronni red I’ve been meaning to put on the block. 56 square
09-18-24, 06:33 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 14,286
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Thanks for the pics and write up Brian! ...

Thanks for the pics and write up Brian!

Coulda used some of those clouds last year.
09-16-24, 05:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 985
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

For the record though, Celeste is a shade of...

For the record though, Celeste is a shade of green, except when it’s a little blue.
09-16-24, 05:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 985
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Is Bianchi Celeste Green or Blue?

I’m hesitant to post this link as I’m afraid we might lose Andy_K in there, but most of the colors you have to pick are some shade of Celeste. I wanted to pick “Bianchi” but the site wouldn’t let me....
09-16-24, 06:24 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 14,286
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Thanks for all the pics everyone! Good to see...

Thanks for all the pics everyone! Good to see some familiar smiling faces. Dave, the Snoop Dogg Cali Red is regularly found in the Spaghetti Legs wine rack and I will happily pour you a glass or...
09-15-24, 06:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 653
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

‘89 Bianchi Giro was sold with Athena. They took...

‘89 Bianchi Giro was sold with Athena. They took the same SLX tubed frame, put Chorus on it and called Superleggera, C-Record and called it Mondiale.
09-12-24, 04:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,008
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Rich and company have fun! We did a family road...

Rich and company have fun! We did a family road trip through the area this summer and on recommendation from VRJake we ate at Taco Temple in Morro Bay. I would suggest giving it a go, whether by bike...
09-12-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 14,286
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I clearly need to up my bike packing game and not...

I clearly need to up my bike packing game and not the kind that we used to just call “touring”.
09-12-24, 06:03 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 14,286
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I was going to bring my American made Masi with a...

I was going to bring my American made Masi with a 3 pulley “Campy” RD but will have to wait for next year.
...
09-11-24, 06:58 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,626
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

RIP - did not know him personally I don’t think...

RIP - did not know him personally I don’t think but recognized his handle as one of those that makes this forum such a nice place to visit.
09-11-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 14,286
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Congrats Gugie and welcome to the “we’ll get ‘em...

Congrats Gugie and welcome to the “we’ll get ‘em next year” club. White gloves for the Heron are in the mail.
09-10-24, 06:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 468
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

If you set them up properly, no. Biggest...

If you set them up properly, no. Biggest adjustment for me is changing my motion of using water bottle when I’m in the drops so it doesn’t get hung in the brake cable.
09-02-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 22,731
Views: 3,710,029
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

northbend I clicked “like” only because it was...

northbend I clicked “like” only because it was mostly likeable and I also like that you’re OK. Your poor Woodrup is probably looking for another bike to hide behind now when you come around in riding...
09-02-24, 11:56 AM
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Views: 3,710,029
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

For a variety of reasons haven’t been on the bike...

For a variety of reasons haven’t been on the bike much other than out the door routine rides around town. Got out to the country today on what I hope is the first day of cooler weather for the rest...
08-30-24, 12:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,139
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I won’t provide an opinion until I know if any...

I won’t provide an opinion until I know if any are my size.

Seriously though I’ve never heard of a Bianchi Randonneur so I would keep that unless of course you’re looking to maximize your bank...
08-30-24, 12:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 521
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

rccardr if you strike out but can find a...

rccardr if you strike out but can find a pic/drawing and dimensions, drop me a line and I’ll get the kiddo to 3D print a couple to try out. Prob wouldn’t be too hard to design from scratch either.
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