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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 3,319
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: 1,993
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: 1,993
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: 18,787
Posted By merziac

Yep, same here. :D

Yep, same here. :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 10:32 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,729
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: 70
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: 59
Views: 1,729
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: 59
Views: 1,729
Posted By merziac

Ezactly ;)

Ezactly ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,729
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: 18,787
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: 22
Views: 853
Posted By merziac

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

:eek:, yes, just a bit. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,729
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: 59
Views: 1,729
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: 59
Views: 1,729
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: 1,993
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: 22
Views: 853
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: 108
Views: 3,319
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: 108
Views: 3,319
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: 18,787
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: 18,787
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: 62
Views: 1,392
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: 108
Views: 3,319
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: 108
Views: 3,319
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: 108
Views: 3,319
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: 108
Views: 3,319
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 3,319
Posted By merziac

One to rule them all. Lugged steel from 2 of...

One to rule them all.

Lugged steel from 2 of the best in the business, classic as we could get it.

This was built with all that we are talking about here, intent, parts, pieces, aesthetic, etc,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 02:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 154
Posted By merziac

Wow, fantastic!

Wow, fantastic!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 02:16 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,392
Posted By merziac

Yikes! ;) For that $$$$$$ it should be NOS,...

Yikes! ;)

For that $$$$$$ it should be NOS, not gonna happen and I get it, not a fan but H**Y CRAP!

At that price, somebody here probably has an actual nice set they would let go of.

Like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,993
Posted By merziac

You hit the "Quote" button at the bottom of their...

You hit the "Quote" button at the bottom of their post and it brings up a dialogue box for you to ask questions and it pings them.

May not be enabled yet for you as a newb.

Great that you have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,993
Posted By merziac

Also, they are great about answering any and all...

Also, they are great about answering any and all questions you may have, fantastic communication, all you have to do is reach out.

https://officinabattaglin.com/contacts/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,993
Posted By merziac

Ask away but you need to quote the poster you are...

Ask away but you need to quote the poster you are addressing if you can.

A bit of a zombie thread here but Oldairhead will probably chime in if he sees this.

These guys were at MADE here in PDX...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 06:49 PM
Replies: 15,502
Views: 4,144,296
Posted By merziac

:eek: :thumb:

:eek:

:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 05:56 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,392
Posted By merziac

Its all about the vision, and often a little...

Its all about the vision, and often a little luck. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,392
Posted By merziac

Yes ;) Sometimes just one part or a loose...

Yes ;)

Sometimes just one part or a loose theme, mine is chrome.

Delusional, usually, admit and be well cognizant of this going in and it can save you from yourself, some, maybe.

Be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,090
Posted By merziac

Well, we for the most part don't get it, we are...

Well, we for the most part don't get it, we are our own worst enemy, me, me, me, silly, (stoopid) Americans. :rolleyes:

If we could truly get even a fraction more on board for the greater good of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 751
Views: 40,892
Posted By merziac

A fantastic Canadian brand. ;)

A fantastic Canadian brand. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 350
Posted By merziac

No idea who made it, looks pretty good from here....

No idea who made it, looks pretty good from here.

Cycle Art alone probably makes it a "buy it now". ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 10:39 PM
Replies: 245
Views: 81,335
Posted By merziac

That was an assist from machinist42.

That was an assist from machinist42.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,090
Posted By merziac

H**Y CRAP MAN, so cool!!!!

H**Y CRAP MAN, so cool!!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 9,099
Views: 3,168,722
Posted By merziac

You're welcome, always glad to go down the rabbit...

You're welcome, always glad to go down the rabbit hole on any of this. :twitchy:

Well it can be whatever it needs to be really, another term I like to use is "sympathetic resto, build" etc, very...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 02:38 PM
Replies: 9,099
Views: 3,168,722
Posted By merziac

Tx guys.

Tx guys.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 9,099
Views: 3,168,722
Posted By merziac

I don't have a strong opinion on newer ones like...

I don't have a strong opinion on newer ones like this, if the components are in good shape and you can go there, make it so.

I always look at it that you can put newer parts on an older frame as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 9,099
Views: 3,168,722
Posted By merziac

So Jim Merz is Merz the framebuilder, PortlandJim...

So Jim Merz is Merz the framebuilder, PortlandJim here on the forum.

He doesn't build anymore but does some amazing machine work and restoring.

I'm just a fan here in Portland where he built...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 9,099
Views: 3,168,722
Posted By merziac

Tx, built up from frame only, had been hoarding...

Tx, built up from frame only, had been hoarding parts for a long term Stumpy project so this was a no brainer when it came along, still have some good parts so the Stumpy may get a klunker build at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 12:08 PM
Replies: 9,099
Views: 3,168,722
Posted By merziac

This is here already but I finally cracked the...

This is here already but I finally cracked the code and notched a win for best original at the Albany (OR) Vintage bike show, turn out was a little thin and they are not our tribe but the Ritchey...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 7,956
Views: 971,570
Posted By merziac

It's always funny how "regular folk" can't...

It's always funny how "regular folk" can't imagine a thing that is genius practical sense to us. :roflmao2:

Those who fail to think outside the box may never get out, of it. :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 04:57 PM
Replies: 8,829
Views: 1,146,518
Posted By merziac

He may be on his way back from Japan, not sure...

He may be on his way back from Japan, not sure when he was returning from Eroica there.

Patiently awaiting the regaling. :innocent:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 12:08 PM
Replies: 751
Views: 40,892
Posted By merziac

Slider SP, bear traps or bmoose worth the POA...

Slider SP, bear traps or bmoose worth the POA each. :crash:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 7,956
Views: 971,570
Posted By merziac

1 step forward........ :roflmao2:

1 step forward........ :roflmao2:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 10:12 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,165
Posted By merziac

One of the big things for me and to keep in mind...

One of the big things for me and to keep in mind IMO,

Consider the end goal and realistic feasibility, when truly warranted for what ever reason then it can be spendy, arduous and rewarding.

I...
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