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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 07:15 PM
Replies: 22,328
Views: 4,642,113
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: 17
Views: 263
Posted By RustyJames

These seem like reasonable suggestions…

These seem like reasonable suggestions…
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 22,328
Views: 4,642,113
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: 160
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: 55
Views: 1,491
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: 55
Views: 1,491
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: 55
Views: 1,491
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: 13
Views: 504
Posted By RustyJames

CLB brakes - sending PM

CLB brakes - sending PM
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 06:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 281
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: 156
Views: 10,323
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: 419
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: 2,719
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: 1,026
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: 493
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: 2,719
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: 2,945
Posted By RustyJames

100% agree.

100% agree.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 07:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 530
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: 6,477
Views: 773,320
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: 6,477
Views: 773,320
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: 612
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: 612
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 612
Posted By RustyJames

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_6106_9b38459b503ce8bb1da4883660d5fbbac584691d.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 02:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 612
Posted By RustyJames

$10 "Crummy Old Bike"

A few years ago I was flipping through FB Marketplace and saw an ad that stated, as you may have guessed, a "crummy old bike" for $10. The pics were terrible but showed a generic looking hybrid and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 05:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 597
Posted By RustyJames

Gus Salmon decals can be found on FB.

Gus Salmon decals can be found on FB.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 06:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 215
Posted By RustyJames

I grabbed a set of 68s out of my big box o’...

I grabbed a set of 68s out of my big box o’ brakes and I measured 70mm to the bottom of the slot on the rear caliper.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 06:14 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,451
Posted By RustyJames

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2013_9b10eafbc1389dcfaa8e89ab11df383a8ccb4af3.jpeg

A trip to gugie and the steerer was replaced. All was well in the magical...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-17-24, 07:44 PM
Replies: 1,250
Views: 130,118
Posted By RustyJames

I’m probably WAAAYYYY overdue but I would like to...

I’m probably WAAAYYYY overdue but I would like to say I haven’t had a bad transaction from a forum member whether I was buying or selling. Always good communication and stuff is never over hyped.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-16-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 792
Posted By RustyJames

Please do. Legnano was a VERY heavy hitter in...

Please do. Legnano was a VERY heavy hitter in Italian cycling in the first half of the 20th century.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 05:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 351
Posted By RustyJames

Clever. Timely for me since I have been...

Clever.

Timely for me since I have been over-thinking how to build a box for shipping a f/f that varies a bit from yours, but not far. 1x4s wood frame, metal reinforced corners, egg crate foam...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-13-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 367
Posted By RustyJames

Man, the Legnanos are showing up like crazy! ...

Man, the Legnanos are showing up like crazy!

Chainguard is a definite plus! If I felt like I REALLY needed another Leg (I don’t) - $350.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-13-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,487
Posted By RustyJames

My comment about Uni 61s being odd is because I...

My comment about Uni 61s being odd is because I thought they would be 68s. I’ve been known to be wrong in the past…
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-24, 11:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 992
Posted By RustyJames

As the kids say…cool AF!!

As the kids say…cool AF!!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-09-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,487
Posted By RustyJames

I have a soft spot for Legnanos (2 in my...

I have a soft spot for Legnanos (2 in my inventory) since they lead me down the rabbit hole of vintage stuff. Both of mine are ~1960 so a very different situation.

A 70’s era bike made of 531...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-24, 09:46 AM
Replies: 22,328
Views: 4,642,113
Posted By RustyJames

I shake my head every time I see an ad where the...

I shake my head every time I see an ad where the brand name/model is misspelled even though it is on the bike in the photo. C’mon people, get it together…
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,300
Posted By RustyJames

Pretty much by the 70’s the binder was the more...

Pretty much by the 70’s the binder was the more conventional style.

This may be of some value Condorino Site (https://condorino.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/legnano_orange_01.jpg)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 712
Posted By RustyJames

A big warm welcome! We will look forward to...

A big warm welcome! We will look forward to seeing your projects and hearing more about the project you are working on.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 04:30 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 11,615
Posted By RustyJames

The Allez rides sooo nice and kinda ticks the box...

The Allez rides sooo nice and kinda ticks the box for “spritely 80s steel” but I also have my Strawberry that was made the same year and is almost finished. The Circuit also rides very nice and the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 01:51 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 11,615
Posted By RustyJames

If I counted, which is only slightly daunting, I...

If I counted, which is only slightly daunting, I think I’m around 22. 4 are sitting by the front door and will be listed for sale when the weather improves here in Oregon. 3 or 4 more will need some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-24, 09:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,400
Posted By RustyJames

Watching it right now. Gracias.

Watching it right now. Gracias.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 2,354
Views: 561,242
Posted By RustyJames

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1179x1764/img_6055_4cbbabc45809a33f03b35f4a5bb33dfe9bd28ad0.jpeg

This one popped up on my FB feed. A young Paul Anka….on a Legnano!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,400
Posted By RustyJames

Thank you!! Downloaded.

Thank you!! Downloaded.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 395
Posted By RustyJames

Added to my calendar. Perhaps the good karma from...

Added to my calendar. Perhaps the good karma from the show will land another epic frame in my lap the day before it starts.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-24, 10:40 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,078
Posted By RustyJames

WooHoo! Another member in the Merz tribe. If it’s...

WooHoo! Another member in the Merz tribe. If it’s anything like mine, Mafac cantis. Portlandjim was very helpful providing info about my bike.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-19-24, 09:07 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,327
Posted By RustyJames

AdventureManCO PM me, I might have a lever for...

AdventureManCO PM me, I might have a lever for you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 725
Posted By RustyJames

My initial thought too. I think there is a...

My initial thought too.

I think there is a forumite living in JP and perhaps they will chime in.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-24, 06:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 725
Posted By RustyJames

I’m curious about that stamping too.

I’m curious about that stamping too.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-24, 11:34 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,032
Posted By RustyJames

I’ll throw a fly into the ointment. 40...

I’ll throw a fly into the ointment.

40 years ago drop bars were part of the experience but knees, back, etc may not be as limber as they once were. As suggested, try bikes out but don’t disregard...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,032
Posted By RustyJames

Well, you’ll be at least 2x the asking price for...

Well, you’ll be at least 2x the asking price for a complete rideable bike.

I like Univegas and I sold a very nice riding 54cm SportTour with horrible paint for $150 last year. Pic before I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-24, 01:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 448
Posted By RustyJames

They definitely can be. Our friend Portlandjim...

They definitely can be. Our friend Portlandjim was making repros a few years back. I was missing the female end on mine and fabbed one from an old bolt.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 772
Posted By RustyJames

I’m a car guy and agree with 👆. Since we’re...

I’m a car guy and agree with 👆.

Since we’re talking about 50+ y/o bikes I would add some sort of container, brushes and degreaser for cleaning stuff with caked on dirt and grease. I don’t know how...
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