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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-24, 08:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 251
Posted By BMC_Kid

Yes, for those who want some free advice and...

Yes, for those who want some free advice and can’t be bothered to participate minimally, and then never be seen again once they get what they want, I agree, it IS a waste of OUR time.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-24, 12:33 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 782
Posted By BMC_Kid

Kind of a funky leopard print. I like it!

Kind of a funky leopard print. I like it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-24, 11:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 782
Posted By BMC_Kid

Why not a clear powder-coat layer. My Zullo had...

Why not a clear powder-coat layer. My Zullo had just this with a pearl in it. Absolutely gorgeous in bright sunlight. Compared to my latest wet painted frame with a clear coat, there is no difference...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-24, 11:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 782
Posted By BMC_Kid

It’s usually the people who have never had a high...

It’s usually the people who have never had a high quality powder-coated frame that spout off about these finishes having a very thick finish. If the powder-coater you chose specializes in bicycles,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-24, 02:24 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 782
Posted By BMC_Kid

Similar to others, I feel it is your bike, do...

Similar to others, I feel it is your bike, do with it as you wish. There are truly very few bikes worthy of "museum status", so I've not subscribed to that thought with any of my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 08:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,602
Posted By BMC_Kid

Yes, all three main tubes are ovalized. When I...

Yes, all three main tubes are ovalized. When I bought the frame off eBay, the photos were not that great and this detail was not mentioned by the seller. I had the seller ship the frame directly to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 775
Posted By BMC_Kid

I got that from Tiziano himself! Just an awesome...

I got that from Tiziano himself! Just an awesome gentleman.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 08:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 775
Posted By BMC_Kid

I sent the rims and Campy hubs to my wheel...

I sent the rims and Campy hubs to my wheel builder ahead of me coming home in order for the wheels to be ready to go when I got there. I didn’t have time to wait. I have plans to use those hubs built...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 01:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 775
Posted By BMC_Kid

Recent photos in the Texas sun. ...

Recent photos in the Texas sun.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,602
Posted By BMC_Kid

Recent photos in sunny Texas. ...

Recent photos in sunny Texas.

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Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
09-13-24, 11:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,529
Posted By BMC_Kid

I vote we call these “brifters” and forever shun...

I vote we call these “brifters” and forever shun the term for road bikes! My road bikes all have either STI or Ergo control levers.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-13-24, 10:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 554
Posted By BMC_Kid

My opinion is they are asking way too much for a...

My opinion is they are asking way too much for a bike in that condition. Even looking at it on my small iPad this morning, that paint is very rough. It is one thing for a bike this old to have paint...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-24, 11:01 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,449
Posted By BMC_Kid

My ‘86 Paramount: ...

My ‘86 Paramount:
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-24, 10:45 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,449
Posted By BMC_Kid

I am building up a set of wheels using the H Plus...

I am building up a set of wheels using the H Plus Son TB14 in the gray anodized finish with DA 7403 hubs. The same finish on the Archetype would look awesome with the DA 7700 hubs and 7800 group.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-24, 10:27 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,449
Posted By BMC_Kid

Funny, how tastes evolve. I was in the same camp,...

Funny, how tastes evolve. I was in the same camp, those cranks just didn't speak to me and my go-to DA cranks have been 7700. But I've come around now and on the right build, like this Paramount,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,510
Posted By BMC_Kid

What was the best? I am sure there are other...

What was the best? I am sure there are other answers than mine but a few that I used back in the day that were better than AX were the contemporary Dura Ace EX brakes and SunTour Superbe, and the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-24, 02:19 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,510
Posted By BMC_Kid

Dura Ace AX brakes don’t stink if set up properly...

Dura Ace AX brakes don’t stink if set up properly with new pads. They are just not the best for that era. I actually like them and appreciate their differences from everything else from that period....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-06-24, 10:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 601
Posted By BMC_Kid

QK = 1992/November Lovely bike, by the way.

QK = 1992/November

Lovely bike, by the way.
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
09-06-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,291
Posted By BMC_Kid

This was my conclusion after searching the web as...

This was my conclusion after searching the web as well. Plenty of easy to find date codes for Dura Ace but nothing for Campy. Thanks for the confirmation redshift1.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-24, 11:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 395
Posted By BMC_Kid

Was the Racing T available only in 8 and 9-speed...

Was the Racing T available only in 8 and 9-speed versions? I don’t recall ever seeing a 10-speed Racing T. Is there any difference in the largest cassette capacity between the 8 and 9-speed versions?...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-03-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 467
Posted By BMC_Kid

Does it come with the photocopy attached to the...

Does it come with the photocopy attached to the outside?
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
09-03-24, 01:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,291
Posted By BMC_Kid

Cool, thanks redshift1! Unfortunately, not being...

Cool, thanks redshift1! Unfortunately, not being a Campophile or even having much knowledge of Campy previous to 11-speed, and not having easy access to any of my 8-speed Campy parts at the moment to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-02-24, 12:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 360
Posted By BMC_Kid

On the low side, maybe.

On the low side, maybe.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-01-24, 03:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 433
Posted By BMC_Kid

I’ve heard those referred to as “”spear point” or...

I’ve heard those referred to as “”spear point” or “dagger points”. I had these added to my Zullo when I had it repainted after chroming the fork and seat/chain stays. IIRC, I copied this from a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,449
Posted By BMC_Kid

Very unique paint job on this Paramount. I think...

Very unique paint job on this Paramount. I think I remember seeing a black and white version of it in the mid ‘90s. Zullo was using this type of paint scheme for the frames supplied to TVM beginning...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-24, 10:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 832
Posted By BMC_Kid

I am glad that you saw the value in #039 and...

I am glad that you saw the value in #039 and rescued it to be used as it should be, rather than relegated to fixie status or worse.It’s quite possible that the vendor you bought it from was confused...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 832
Posted By BMC_Kid

I do recall seeing somewhere that 63 or 64 units...

I do recall seeing somewhere that 63 or 64 units were eventually produced, maybe that was you? I’m not entirely sure if that’s accurate, but it would be fascinating if true, especially since I own...
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
08-26-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,291
Posted By BMC_Kid

I have a 1990 Dura Ace 8-speed with early STI...

I have a 1990 Dura Ace 8-speed with early STI dual control shifters and dual pivot brakes that is going on an European ex-race bike. All part are identifiable due to the date codes, as being produced...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-24, 02:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 630
Posted By BMC_Kid

Sounds like a brand of Tequila. I like it!

Sounds like a brand of Tequila. I like it!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-25-24, 10:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 554
Posted By BMC_Kid

You would do much better parting the bike out....

You would do much better parting the bike out. The largest market for these traditional vintage steel bikes is mainly old guys like myself. Us old guys have got all kinds of parts we’ve collected...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-22-24, 12:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 560
Posted By BMC_Kid

This is a pretty little bike. Once you replace...

This is a pretty little bike. Once you replace the decals, it should fetch around $400-$500 from the right buyer, or $300-$400 for a quick sale. This is what I would expect to pay in this current...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-24, 10:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 613
Posted By BMC_Kid

Yep, easy to always revert back to threaded. ...

Yep, easy to always revert back to threaded.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,883
Posted By BMC_Kid

I only use tubeless on those bikes that I have in...

I only use tubeless on those bikes that I have in regular rotation. This means only 3 out of my stable of 15 bikes are running tubeless because it is just not worth the hassle of trying to maintain...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-24, 03:31 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,883
Posted By BMC_Kid

When building up a couple of wheelsets for my...

When building up a couple of wheelsets for my Zullo and Picchio, I initially considered Pacenti rims. I was particularly interested in their Forza Classico rims, but ultimately chose the H Plus Son...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,101
Posted By BMC_Kid

My 1989 Pinarello Montello has really surprised...

My 1989 Pinarello Montello has really surprised me, especially considering the poor quality of Italian paint even back in the day when these were new, and not just the cromovelato finishes. There is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-24, 07:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,883
Posted By BMC_Kid

This was my plan after building up a set of the...

This was my plan after building up a set of the grey hard anodized TB14 rims for a vintage 1990 ex-race bike. I’m trying to replicate the look of the original narrow width grey anodized Ambrosio...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-24, 05:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,883
Posted By BMC_Kid

That is certainly good news! Those are great...

That is certainly good news! Those are great looking rims. I wonder when they’ll be available for those who didn’t pre-order? I just bought a couple sets of the classic box-section rim H Plus Son...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-13-24, 08:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,358
Posted By BMC_Kid

Exactly. I am fully aware that I will be in this...

Exactly. I am fully aware that I will be in this situation someday. I’m sure that in 20-30 years, the buyer of one of my bikes will post on whatever forum exists then, receiving a similar response:...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-13-24, 12:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,358
Posted By BMC_Kid

Moi? ...

Moi?

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-13-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,358
Posted By BMC_Kid

Why? It's a free market and I assume they're an...

Why? It's a free market and I assume they're an adult. Your idea of a decent price, the buyer's idea, and the seller's idea could be wildly different but really who cares? Nobody put a gun to the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-12-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,358
Posted By BMC_Kid

Damn, when I read the post’s subject line I...

Damn, when I read the post’s subject line I thought it’d be the elusive 1984 Team Miyata-SL. That’s a grail a bike for me that I’d pay silly money for. Growing up racing and riding my ‘83 Pro-Miyata,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-24, 09:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,162
Posted By BMC_Kid

I would venture to say, most people ride with...

I would venture to say, most people ride with gloves these days and want even more cush. Cyclists have moved on from the benotto decades ago.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-01-24, 10:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 738
Posted By BMC_Kid

I can't imagine stupid money for these components...

I can't imagine stupid money for these components but $200 seems fair on both sides. They're decent components for the era but nothing to write home about.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-24, 11:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,162
Posted By BMC_Kid

First time user for me and I don’t really care...

First time user for me and I don’t really care for it but the ex-race bike I am building up had it back in the day. In the interest of originality, I am using it. I am just lucky to have found some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,162
Posted By BMC_Kid

Who knows?

Who knows?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-24, 01:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,162
Posted By BMC_Kid

I am normally a leather person but they don’t...

I am normally a leather person but they don’t make leather in this wild color scheme.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-24, 04:26 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,246
Posted By BMC_Kid

Thanks PC, you can never go wrong with a red...

Thanks PC, you can never go wrong with a red Italian frame!

The color on my Picchio is basically a type of candy red with some pearl in the clear coat under the decals, then one more clear on top...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-24, 03:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 926
Posted By BMC_Kid

Thinking If you think you are beaten, you...

Thinking

If you think you are beaten, you are
If you think you dare not, you don't,
If you like to win, but you think you can't
It is almost certain you won't.

If you think you'll lose,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-24, 12:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,246
Posted By BMC_Kid

Here’s my Picchio that was recently painted. The...

Here’s my Picchio that was recently painted. The color is Mazda's Soul Red Crystal Metallic.

...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-22-24, 12:23 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,876
Posted By BMC_Kid

Individuals who relocate for tax purposes...

Individuals who relocate for tax purposes typically have incomes that are significantly higher than the majority who cite that as their reason for moving.
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