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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 09:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 43
Posted By RustyJames

I love the lizard green/yellow but not all...

I love the lizard green/yellow but not all Legnanos were painted that color. I have one that is “regular” green with the box striping and correct decals in place so VERY unlikely a respray.

A...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 08:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 189
Posted By RustyJames

I’m often surprised with chrome that looks like...

I’m often surprised with chrome that looks like it is being eaten by rust cleans up quite well. I use either a brass bristle brush or wadded up tin foil and WD40 and if stuff flakes off, stop. No...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 08:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 93
Posted By RustyJames

Maurizio brand - anyone??

A post popped up on a Facebook group for the below bike. I had not heard of the Maurizio brand but the bike has “Maurizio” stamping/branding all over it. Dropouts, headset, crank arms, fork caps....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 08:09 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,177
Posted By RustyJames

I propose this become the kinda-official BF C&V...

I propose this become the kinda-official BF C&V oath/pledge/motto/whatever.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 855
Posted By RustyJames

I never weigh bikes but I have an early 60s...

I never weigh bikes but I have an early 60s Schwinn “middleweight” that is probably in the mid-40 pound weight range. Lovely to ride, not that it was asked.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 361
Posted By RustyJames

What a wonderful thing! I don’t have any...

What a wonderful thing!

I don’t have any contribution regarding the maker but my soft spot for crusty city bikes borders on mental illness. I suspect juvela will have some insight.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 2,309
Posted By RustyJames

I don’t think anyone mentioned this but let’s say...

I don’t think anyone mentioned this but let’s say the dice are rolled and the fork is going to be reused with a long stem. Tightening the wedge would likely be the final straw.

It is mentioned...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,177
Posted By RustyJames

I definitely have one. It’s a Nitto Pearl so...

I definitely have one. It’s a Nitto Pearl so kinda fancy but I think it’s all steel so maybe not too fancy.

Alternately, maybe someone has an old BMX stem with some rise if that is what is sought?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 752
Posted By RustyJames

Au contraire! I have made a few recent trips to...

Au contraire! I have made a few recent trips to Universal Cycles and basically all of the smaller stuff has been put behind counters. The guy at the register told me too much stuff has been lifted so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 07:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 450
Posted By RustyJames

I like upsetting others (to a degree) but I’m...

I like upsetting others (to a degree) but I’m peculiar. I dare to do something to my preference which is kind of bold these days.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 09:44 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,177
Posted By RustyJames

Indeed, highly probable. 7 blocks from your home;...

Indeed, highly probable. 7 blocks from your home;

”Here lies the body of….”
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 09:28 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,177
Posted By RustyJames

On the top of a remote hill in Montana… ...

On the top of a remote hill in Montana…

”Here lies the body of the great N Lerner. A man whose reach exceeded his grasp”
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 08:20 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 6,199
Posted By RustyJames

See my post, #49. If there is a large gap...

See my post, #49.

If there is a large gap from the year of the frame to the year of the components on it, it is no longer vintage. I could slap electronic shifting on my 1960 Legnano and it would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 06:27 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,402
Posted By RustyJames

Strawbunyan step right up! I have a great 7400...

Strawbunyan step right up! I have a great 7400 starter kit. Brakes, front derailleur and crankset. PM me if interested.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 6,199
Posted By RustyJames

100% agreement. The user experience…. I have...

100% agreement. The user experience….

I have an original Ford Model T in my garage. If I swap out the original flathead 4 with a V8, toss the wood wheels, add independent front suspension with...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-16-24, 07:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 533
Posted By RustyJames

Too slow dad gummit….

Too slow dad gummit….
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 6,199
Posted By RustyJames

Popcorn chomper topic and someone could turn this...

Popcorn chomper topic and someone could turn this discussion into a philosophy doctoral thesis.

IMO - once you start hanging modern components on a vintage frame, it’s no longer vintage. Nothing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 07:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 231
Posted By RustyJames

FWIW - my last attempt with a can shim was a...

FWIW - my last attempt with a can shim was a fail. The surface of the can was too smooth and no amount of tightening or roughing up the can surface achieved the goal. I spent $20 on a Kalloy post and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 07:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 898
Posted By RustyJames

swissycle If it works for you ignore what anyone...

swissycle If it works for you ignore what anyone says. I have a couple of bikes that would make many here cringe but I like ‘em.

Pedal on!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,557
Posted By RustyJames

Thank you for the education to this ‘Murican that...

Thank you for the education to this ‘Murican that is not familiar with R C tubing.

“Bonderized” - I love the marketing jargon companies make up.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 08:48 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,557
Posted By RustyJames

Reynolds tubing (assuming the decal is correct)...

Reynolds tubing (assuming the decal is correct) and nice lugs - I would be thrilled to own that but I’m peculiar.
Also, I would keep the Halfords decals on it because of being peculiar.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 07:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 526
Posted By RustyJames

I would pick the frame with fancier lugs but...

I would pick the frame with fancier lugs but that’s just me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 10:20 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 998
Posted By RustyJames

Wrong taper on the BB for the crank arms?

Wrong taper on the BB for the crank arms?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-24, 08:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 556
Posted By RustyJames

Most of the frames that are discussed here aren’t...

Most of the frames that are discussed here aren’t welded, they’re brazed together like copper pipes in plumbing. The tubing is quite thin in the main triangle and welding equipment could blow a hole...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 08:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 728
Posted By RustyJames

Groody Brothers Changes

Copy/paste from their Facebook page;

Important Changes at Groody Bros. Bicycle Restoration

Dear Valued Customers,

After much consideration, being the single employee and owner of Groody...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 7,199
Posted By RustyJames

Walz caps makes cycling caps but they aren’t...

Walz caps makes cycling caps but they aren’t branded Bianchi, Colnago, etc.

https://www.walzcaps.com/

I found a Legnano cap on eBay. Made in Italy and I believe the same company makes many...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 42,773
Posted By RustyJames

I went with white cable housing and I think it...

I went with white cable housing and I think it looks fab!
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2793_ff21919bb018e57296ced3b5b2b1b6f8eaf95a88.jpeg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,888
Posted By RustyJames

Good one 🤣🤣

Good one 🤣🤣
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,117
Posted By RustyJames

Someone may correct me but 36/40H and light...

Someone may correct me but 36/40H and light weight aren’t a “thing” since that set up is touring use and light weight isn’t the primary objective.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 07:15 PM
Replies: 22,387
Views: 4,752,997
Posted By RustyJames

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1179x1767/img_6146_56adaff9c77f9db25670c199fa9fbab335eb3037.jpeg

https://offerup.co/l3saySquUIb

Umm…
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,549
Posted By RustyJames

These seem like reasonable suggestions…

These seem like reasonable suggestions…
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 22,387
Views: 4,752,997
Posted By RustyJames

Not an RB-1 but nice lugs and it looks like a...

Not an RB-1 but nice lugs and it looks like a decent resto-mod.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 336
Posted By RustyJames

More seasoned members than I will chime in but I...

More seasoned members than I will chime in but I wouldn’t use any glue/adhesive. Set stuff into place and call it good for now.

If you decide to disassemble in a few years you may regret using...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,316
Posted By RustyJames

I have a similar M.O. as a seller. My standard...

I have a similar M.O. as a seller. My standard line is that “I am open to in-person offers”. So far, all of the buyers I've interacted with don’t make offers before seeing the goods.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,316
Posted By RustyJames

Also, I also state that I will only consider...

Also, I also state that I will only consider in-person offers. The “I’ll give ya 20 bux” messages are ignored.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,316
Posted By RustyJames

What I do as a BUYER on Marketplace, OfferUp,...

What I do as a BUYER on Marketplace, OfferUp, etc.;
- I don’t use the formatted “is this available” or whatever template is offered. I ask specific questions about things not mentioned in the ad. ...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-15-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,810
Posted By RustyJames

CLB brakes - sending PM

CLB brakes - sending PM
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 06:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 349
Posted By RustyJames

Stolen from a vintage BMX pic but probably not...

Stolen from a vintage BMX pic but probably not what you were looking for.

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1179x862/img_6135_2d4f3cdc7bc575abff1c66cd9d4326ece2a0812d.jpeg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 08:08 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 11,268
Posted By RustyJames

Saw this on FB Marketplace; ...

Saw this on FB Marketplace;

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1179x1509/img_6132_5f6057fb2c251758ef6871872eeddda85264b372.jpeg
The price is very optimistic.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 08:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 525
Posted By RustyJames

The above video popped up on my YouTube feed and...

The above video popped up on my YouTube feed and I gotta say, very impressive.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 06:04 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,849
Posted By RustyJames

Strawbunyan Nice grab and I fully agree that Dave...

Strawbunyan Nice grab and I fully agree that Dave is an aces guy. I look forward to seeing how things turn out.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,460
Posted By RustyJames

My 2 cents, pass on the Walmart bike. My son is...

My 2 cents, pass on the Walmart bike. My son is 13 and so far I have bought him 2 bikes. The first was a Redline BMX bike circa 2005 that was fairly high end in its day. It was very scratched up but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 629
Posted By RustyJames

If it were mine, (I have something in similar...

If it were mine, (I have something in similar condition) I would lightly clean it up, check for terminal rust, service it and call it good.

A good restoration would be $$$$ but if that has more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,849
Posted By RustyJames

Stumpjumper or RockHopper. Well made, bazillions...

Stumpjumper or RockHopper. Well made, bazillions around, no proprietary parts/odd sizes (that I can think of).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 06:51 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,753
Posted By RustyJames

100% agree.

100% agree.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 07:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,173
Posted By RustyJames

I think the upcharge for Soul Red on Mazdas is a...

I think the upcharge for Soul Red on Mazdas is a bargain considering the quality. A stunning finish on a production car for a few hundred bucks? Big win to me!

I have my eye on a specific...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 02:43 PM
Replies: 6,566
Views: 821,825
Posted By RustyJames

ISO - Pre-85 Tom Ritchey MTB

If this violates forum rules, take down my post.

A friend is looking for a pre-85 Tom Ritchey built MTB in what he calls a “rideable size”. He rides a 56-58cm road bike for frame of reference.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 6,566
Views: 821,825
Posted By RustyJames

They must running away from my place. I can never...

They must running away from my place. I can never seem to find one when I need it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 716
Posted By RustyJames

brooklyn_bike Apparently the Bridgestone...

brooklyn_bike Apparently the Bridgestone preservation society in the Portland area is a thing but yours is MUCH higher up the pecking order than mine. Nice job!

I’m going to service the wheels,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 07:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 716
Posted By RustyJames

If nothing else, I can say I have Bridgestone...

If nothing else, I can say I have Bridgestone from the Grant era. (Not popular around here but I respect the guy).

juvela I thought the rack mounting was interesting too. The bracket seems robust...
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