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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 04:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 87
Posted By merziac

Yep, I get it, good on ya. And on a loaded...

Yep, I get it, good on ya.

And on a loaded rig longer would be better as well I think for the extra forces at play. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 87
Posted By merziac

The extra length can be a plus as it will provide...

The extra length can be a plus as it will provide more strength below the seat lug for the further insertion.

You may need to clean the seat tube to get the post in, add some ATF, penetrant, etc...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 02:51 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,192
Posted By merziac

The rivnuts are a bit of a hack/gack but better...

The rivnuts are a bit of a hack/gack but better than the current predicament I would backstop them with JB Weld to make sure they stay secure.

Most here wouldn't mount any lock there for the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 6,545
Views: 814,884
Posted By merziac

That binder bolt is too short and the threads on...

That binder bolt is too short and the threads on the end look to be compromised, if the "nut" side of that was an insert it wouldn't be that hard to file or grind one down to fit the receiver hole in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,060
Posted By merziac

Never seen this here in PDX, not saying its not...

Never seen this here in PDX, not saying its not but no roses in any makers mark that I know of. :foo:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 01:33 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,317
Posted By merziac

Have a Dr. friend, orthopedic oncology surgeon...

Have a Dr. friend, orthopedic oncology surgeon that had a Columbine built, long gone, sold in a moment of weakness. :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 7,931
Posted By merziac

Atta boy, that's the spirit! :thumb:

Atta boy, that's the spirit! :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 01:32 PM
Replies: 2,436
Views: 587,237
Posted By merziac

I was at the Coliseum before one of Championship...

I was at the Coliseum before one of Championship games when he rode through the crowd on his bike, such a great pic of a huge moment in time.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 01:25 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 7,931
Posted By merziac

Its kind of what we do. ;)

Its kind of what we do. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 01:18 PM
Replies: 2,436
Views: 587,237
Posted By merziac

Walton considered his bike his wheelchair and it...

Walton considered his bike his wheelchair and it was the only activity he truly enjoyed for much of his life.

RIP :(
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 01:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 188
Posted By merziac

Welcome aboard, glad you found us, you're in the...

Welcome aboard, glad you found us, you're in the right place. :thumb:

We love Stumpy's, I have 5.

You need 5 posts X 2 days for 10 to post pics.

In the meantime you can add pics to the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 01:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 316
Posted By merziac

Toothed or serrated Campy brake washer I think?

Toothed or serrated Campy brake washer I think?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 05:14 PM
Replies: 850
Views: 47,604
Posted By merziac

Yep, get that and of course its a trend that kept...

Yep, get that and of course its a trend that kept going, makers started a trend, buyers got on board and a new market was created out of thin OS air. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 552
Posted By merziac

Once Manny shows up you will really be on the...

Once Manny shows up you will really be on the map. ;)

Great job on this. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 850
Views: 47,604
Posted By merziac

Understatement ;) It is OS so maybe less...

Understatement ;)

It is OS so maybe less love, something seems a bit off though I suspect some standard details were left off the OS ones.

Standard seller, not including the underside of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 388
Posted By merziac

Coolish seat, too spendy IMO. Not a fan of...

Coolish seat, too spendy IMO.

Not a fan of Concors to begin with but like special editions when done well.

They should have reversed the branding, standard Concor on the skirts, contrasting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 03:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,097
Posted By merziac

I would just for the HS. :innocent: Frame...

I would just for the HS. :innocent:

Frame looks to be sound/ok, forged DO's so should be a good enough frame, maybe. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 07:13 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 7,931
Posted By merziac

Alaska, whole other can of worms, when Bflights...

Alaska, whole other can of worms, when Bflights went to UPS it really sucked and does even more now.

The last two frames I paid to get to me were $75 and $125, not bad considering but I think the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 7,931
Posted By merziac

Tx! I haven't shipped many on my dime for...

Tx!

I haven't shipped many on my dime for quite awhile, packed a few but they were ones that needed good packing for someone else.

Way back some of the frames shipped on efbay for $30 and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,192
Posted By merziac

So welcome aboard, glad you found us, you're in ...

So welcome aboard, glad you found us, you're in the right place. :thumb:

You need 5 posts X 2 days for 10 to post pics, respond to all posts like this to get there and any other posts that you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 02:57 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 5,352
Posted By merziac

Cases in point, a tale of three Merz's, ...

Cases in point, a tale of three Merz's,

JM027, Ultegra 9 speed with DA crank modified by Jim, rides amazing and is perfect with the modern "upgrade"....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 5,352
Posted By merziac

Yep, Kool-Aid, vinyl record like soul, dark art...

Yep, Kool-Aid, vinyl record like soul, dark art wizardry, etc.

What ever it is that is this tangible in such a big way when it strikes you can be amazing and often hard to come by.

Our ability...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 7,931
Posted By merziac

Pics plz? I may be going down this road...

Pics plz?

I may be going down this road soon. :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 12:48 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 5,352
Posted By merziac

Precisely this, and I will go even further, if a...

Precisely this, and I will go even further, if a resto mod gets and or keeps a vintage frame on the road its an especially good thing.

This also exemplifies, IMO that many/most older custom, well...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 10:07 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,649
Posted By merziac

:troll: Ef, Ef, Ef, Ef!!!!!!

:troll:

Ef, Ef, Ef, Ef!!!!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 5,352
Posted By merziac

DD may still lurk but is in self imposed complete...

DD may still lurk but is in self imposed complete exile and recently reported to be doing just fine as one would expect.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,190
Posted By merziac

Um, maybe, fast back seatstays have been around...

Um, maybe, fast back seatstays have been around for a long time as have oversize tubes and Battaglin. They take little influence from others I think and have been successfully doing it their way from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 01:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,190
Posted By merziac

Well it sounds like you are doing due diligence,...

Well it sounds like you are doing due diligence, pics will be good.

I would really want a current state of the art builder weighing in.

I assume you sent Alex good pics to make sure all are on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 10:51 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 18,936
Posted By merziac

Yep, same here. :D

Yep, same here. :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 10:32 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 7,931
Posted By merziac

Yep, all this too. :twitchy:

Yep, all this too. :twitchy:
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-21-24, 10:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 106
Posted By merziac

You may have to lower your sights in the short...

You may have to lower your sights in the short term, get what you need for the short term and wait for the real deal to turn up which may not be likely IMO.

Chances are there are very few still...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 05:34 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 7,931
Posted By merziac

Oh, I agree and while I have never subjected...

Oh, I agree and while I have never subjected myself to them, they should be a big plus here but the average CL/efbay cretin likely has no appreciation for them whatsoever.

:twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 04:09 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 7,931
Posted By merziac

Ezactly ;)

Ezactly ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 7,931
Posted By merziac

And therein lies the rub. Some/many in this...

And therein lies the rub.

Some/many in this spend with the expectation of recouping their investment (spend) and plenty have made $$$ doing it.

This however is one of the few hobbies where that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 18,936
Posted By merziac

A time honored tradition, thankfully embraced...

A time honored tradition, thankfully embraced more and more now days.

Many of us not as fast or tough as we think we were. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 03:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,317
Posted By merziac

:eek:, yes, just a bit. ;)

:eek:, yes, just a bit. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 7,931
Posted By merziac

You only have to check sold listings to see...

You only have to check sold listings to see actual selling prices, go to advanced, check sold only. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 7,931
Posted By merziac

These things become more glaring in a downturn, a...

These things become more glaring in a downturn, a challenge in good times becomes a deal breaker in tough times.

The sew ups are a good example, once worth plenty to the cognoscenti, now a scourge...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 7,931
Posted By merziac

Very far, you and many others are trying or...

Very far, you and many others are trying or thinking about downsizing, getting out, thinning the herd, etc, etc.

Its a double entendre, the buyers that used to be are the sellers now and most...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,190
Posted By merziac

I would encourage you to proceed with extreme...

I would encourage you to proceed with extreme caution, patiently wait for the part and continue the dialogue with Alex as needed.

I would also strongly recommend consulting the best framebuilder...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,317
Posted By merziac

Yep, probably should have led with that. ;)

Yep, probably should have led with that. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 12:58 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 5,352
Posted By merziac

:thumb: All in the eye of the beholder. ;)

:thumb:

All in the eye of the beholder. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 11:41 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 5,352
Posted By merziac

ascherer, Great call, agree on the spectrum,...

ascherer,

Great call, agree on the spectrum, sliding scale, many factors having varying degrees of relevance. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 10:13 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 18,936
Posted By merziac

Maybe so, not likely I'll get there anytime soon,...

Maybe so, not likely I'll get there anytime soon, as much as I'd like to.....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 18,936
Posted By merziac

Great work as usual guys, very jelly despite...

Great work as usual guys, very jelly despite probably not being able to keep up if I was there. :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,940
Posted By merziac

And compromise/stray from the vision only to have...

And compromise/stray from the vision only to have the program become lackluster, lose its way, etc. :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 5,352
Posted By merziac

EDIT; the cassette is 32 big, guess I gotta give...

EDIT; the cassette is 32 big, guess I gotta give myself some more credit. :innocent:

The matching Centaur RD is mid cage I think the Athena is long, probably could have got it to work after I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 5,352
Posted By merziac

Tx, got lucky with much of it that came together...

Tx, got lucky with much of it that came together and worked out, the frame was quite challenging but Dave Levy at TiCycles is a wizard, beyond that it only takes $$$$$$. :twitchy:

The cassette is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 5,352
Posted By merziac

This really exemplifies the dilemma for me, such...

This really exemplifies the dilemma for me, such a cool old frame, so nice, needs/has to be ridden but how to do that so the experience is commensurate with the vibe and station of such a gem.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 02:59 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 5,352
Posted By merziac

And here's a good example of the potential...

And here's a good example of the potential struggle as I see it.

Classic DiNucci era Strawberry that was a grungy mess.

Had all mostly close enough correct parts and is a bit small so no...
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