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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-11-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 563
Posted By billytwosheds

3cm taller and we'd be having a conversation. ...

3cm taller and we'd be having a conversation.

GLWS :thumb:
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-03-24, 10:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 344
Posted By billytwosheds

I'll take 2nd dibs on either pair.

I'll take 2nd dibs on either pair.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-24, 06:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 399
Posted By billytwosheds

A good start:...

A good start: https://www.disraeligears.co.uk/site/huret_derailleurs.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-24, 09:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,596
Posted By billytwosheds

jetboy

jetboy
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-27-24, 11:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 226
Posted By billytwosheds

Those Cyclone RDs are work horses. GLWS.

Those Cyclone RDs are work horses. GLWS.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 377
Views: 42,018
Posted By billytwosheds

This thread has really come to life. Super cool.

This thread has really come to life. Super cool.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-24, 02:43 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,749
Posted By billytwosheds

How much post do you need above the minimum...

How much post do you need above the minimum insertion line?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-24, 12:22 AM
Replies: 2,752
Views: 174,937
Posted By billytwosheds

If you like fast tires that look nice on classic...

If you like fast tires that look nice on classic frames, Lordgun has GP5000’s in 700x25c for $37/ea +shipping (which isn’t all that bad).

Other colors and sizes are sold out.

The “transparent”...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,749
Posted By billytwosheds

I recently dug out a C-record one-piece alloy...

I recently dug out a C-record one-piece alloy post in 27.0 that doesn’t fit any of my frames. PM me if interested!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,749
Posted By billytwosheds

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You’re not wrong, but thinking that yelling through your keyboard is the best...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 678
Posted By billytwosheds

Happy to show ya in person, don't need to muck up...

Happy to show ya in person, don't need to muck up the internet with such silly things :p
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 678
Posted By billytwosheds

C&V bicycles as currency

Not exactly a shower thought, but I will be offering a classic bike to a friend as payment for a tattoo.

I've done this in the past for a friend who house/cat sat for me for a couple of weeks. An...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-24, 02:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 546
Posted By billytwosheds

Missing hardware makes it a little hard to tell,...

Missing hardware makes it a little hard to tell, but likely C-record friction.

Look em up here eh: https://velobase.com/ListComponents.aspx?Category=104&BrandID=547f3aa0-e86c-41a3-b5a6-f75628ea75e7
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,396
Posted By billytwosheds

The Mercian looks like a wall hanger to me. Once...

The Mercian looks like a wall hanger to me. Once you factor in the rear stay replacement and a repaint (and look past the fact that there likely are other troubling rust issues), you're in too deep.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 3,411
Views: 484,740
Posted By billytwosheds

Merlin has tubies on a good sale:...

Merlin has tubies on a good sale: https://www.merlincycles.com/en-us/road-bike-tyres-75331/?tyre_type=tubular

67% off, but the shipping isn't cheap.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-24, 11:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 732
Posted By billytwosheds

Have you considered making it a 1x?

Have you considered making it a 1x?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-24, 07:57 PM
Replies: 22,516
Views: 3,586,777
Posted By billytwosheds

Sunday spin with a local group ...

Sunday spin with a local group

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-19-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 684
Posted By billytwosheds

What's the size on this by chance? It's very nice.

What's the size on this by chance? It's very nice.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-24, 01:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 635
Posted By billytwosheds

Wow.

Wow.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-13-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,346
Posted By billytwosheds

Incredible build. This should go quick.

Incredible build. This should go quick.
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
07-03-24, 08:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 638
Posted By billytwosheds

Have experienced very slow loading from certain...

Have experienced very slow loading from certain locations over the last week.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-24, 11:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 535
Posted By billytwosheds

Such an interesting set of articles and ads. ...

Such an interesting set of articles and ads.

Mentioned in the catalog discussion was "'72-74 Chiounard" who is better known as the founder of Patagonia (which has super clean marketing as well).
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 300
Posted By billytwosheds

Where are the pictures?

Where are the pictures?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-24, 11:04 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,339
Posted By billytwosheds

Running the numbers, it might be possible. ...

Running the numbers, it might be possible.

At the same time, a sturdily built SS with all vintage (80's or earlier) parts at 15lbs or less would be great and much more attainable.

You can...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-28-24, 11:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 534
Posted By billytwosheds

(note: I was not quick enough on the draw, and so...

(note: I was not quick enough on the draw, and so am not the buyer. congrats to them tho)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-24, 02:29 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,502
Posted By billytwosheds

I'm optimistic. It's the people who work behind...

I'm optimistic. It's the people who work behind the scenes (making the sausage, roasting the beans, mixing the batter, etc) that really stand things up. Retaining them was a good move.

Cheers...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-27-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 534
Posted By billytwosheds

PMed

PMed
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-27-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,234
Posted By billytwosheds

Pretty unreal. Have a feeling this is going to be...

Pretty unreal. Have a feeling this is going to be one of those bikes that flies under the radar and then in 10 years resells for more than it cost to begin with.

On with the G.2 already :D
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-27-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 303
Posted By billytwosheds

Excellent deal for calipers and levers. Would be...

Excellent deal for calipers and levers. Would be all over this myself if I didn't already have a few sets. Great looking brakes.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-26-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 413
Posted By billytwosheds

Got a pair coming my way courtesy of Van. ...

Got a pair coming my way courtesy of Van.

Thanks to those who messaged with offers. Much appreciated.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-25-24, 05:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 267
Posted By billytwosheds

Beautiful pedals, correctly identified AFAIK. ...

Beautiful pedals, correctly identified AFAIK.

MKS caps (like those on the Sylvan) fit these just fine. GLWS.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 876
Posted By billytwosheds

Um I think that was Rob's garage sale. ...

Um I think that was Rob's garage sale.

:popcorn
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-24, 08:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 945
Posted By billytwosheds

Each new bike literally gets a shake down before...

Each new bike literally gets a shake down before being ridden, brake squeeze under weight, lateral check of hubs, etc. We get all kinds of stuff into the coop.

That said, I had a front wheel...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-22-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 413
Posted By billytwosheds

WTB: Shimano 105 / Ultegra / Dura Ace 10 x 2 brake shifters (brifters!)

Uh oh, I said the no-no word.

I'm on a mission to lighten and performancize the Merckx that I've begun using...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 07:33 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,705
Posted By billytwosheds

Other than dual bottle openers, the only reason I...

Other than dual bottle openers, the only reason I could see the rear dropouts being shaped like that would be to act as hooks for straps, to stabilize bags or something.

Truly an oddity. We may...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-17-24, 10:07 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,234
Posted By billytwosheds

"I think they're butterflies" :lol: I'm...

"I think they're butterflies" :lol:

I'm intrigued. A lot of bike for the money for sure.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 09:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 974
Posted By billytwosheds

Those black accents on the bits are really doing...

Those black accents on the bits are really doing it for me. Well done.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-11-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 843
Posted By billytwosheds

Yoooo what a score. Don't worry about the...

Yoooo what a score.

Don't worry about the value, just clean it up and ride it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,429
Posted By billytwosheds

I bought 2 of them after mistakenly picking up...

I bought 2 of them after mistakenly picking up both an Athena and a Victory RD both missing them.

If anyone has the ability to scan/beep them off and create a 3D file we can publicly save (on...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-09-24, 11:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,375
Posted By billytwosheds

Wow. That's a bike you could take anywhere. ...

Wow. That's a bike you could take anywhere.

It should go to a good home and continue the journey IMHO.

GLWS!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-09-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 422
Posted By billytwosheds

For that kind of coin, I'd want it to have...

For that kind of coin, I'd want it to have original paint and a more cohesive group.

If they balk at $500, I'd walk unless you really want the thing and have the parts to bring it all together.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 05:01 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,440
Posted By billytwosheds

I can only imagine the damage the other half of...

I can only imagine the damage the other half of this thing would do to your rear. Yowza.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 547
Posted By billytwosheds

I'd be wary of cobbling together different post...

I'd be wary of cobbling together different post parts to achieve the set forward position.

Maybe seek out a Nitto S66?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,440
Posted By billytwosheds

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 02:24 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,440
Posted By billytwosheds

Nah don't sweat it. Some people can't help but...

Nah don't sweat it. Some people can't help but get all existential and overly negative without lending anything to the thread.

This is the thread of the week IMHO, and will probably be useful to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 10:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 602
Posted By billytwosheds

Looks really nice, tho I've never had my hands on...

Looks really nice, tho I've never had my hands on one before.

What bar is that? And what's going on with the top half of the headset?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-02-24, 02:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,216
Posted By billytwosheds

If the stem and seatpost are not stuck, and the...

If the stem and seatpost are not stuck, and the Chorus group is fully functional, $375 is a great price for the whole bike.

The group with wheels is worth $250-$300 alone.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 09:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 704
Posted By billytwosheds

It's going to clean up well. Congrats.

It's going to clean up well. Congrats.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 708
Posted By billytwosheds

We're gonna need pictures of the whole bikes, but...

We're gonna need pictures of the whole bikes, but from what I can tell you have two nice machines there. Not your average finds.

What's the story behind them?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 338
Views: 48,429
Posted By billytwosheds

In before the month changes...my COVID build. ...

In before the month changes...my COVID build.

~1987 De Rosa Professional 58cm acquired from Brewsmith . It'll be off to a new home this summer, and we've enjoyed some good rides but it's a little...
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