Bike Forums

Go Back  Bike Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Notices
 
Page 1 of 9
1
2
3
Last »
Search: Posts Made By: Sactown_Albert
Showing results 1 to 50 of 426
Search took 0.02 seconds.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,324
Posted By Sactown_Albert

From the frame up Fuji Finest

This project started after I acquired a mystery frame from my friend Addison after he closed the Bicycle Repairium in Sacramento. There was a thread on this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,143
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Entering my 1971 Fuji Finest in “From the Frame Up”

This project started after I acquired a mystery frame from my friend Addison after he closed the Bicycle Repairium in Sacramento. There was a “mystery bike” thread on this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 17,380
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Ride this Saturday!

With the weather getting nicer, we are back to our 9 a.m. start. We are using the traditional upriver route. 25 miles with about 1100 feet of accumulated climbing on bike trail grades. Conversational...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-15-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 283
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Sale Pending

First in line.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-15-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 283
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Complete Tripleizer kit for a Stronglight Crankset!

$85, including CONUS shipping. SOLD!

This is the complete kit, not just the 122 BCD tripleizer chainring. These are typically used to convert the more common Stronglight 93s but I used it on a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,125
Posted By Sactown_Albert

The brake bridge brazed on a slant sure caught my eye

I’ve always pictured Bike Boom manufacturing to be like that movie scene in “The Court Jester” with Danny Kaye where they compress his knighthood training into one day using a process that normally...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 01:14 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,852
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Stripped for a repaint

The chromed portions were covered during media stripping because the chrome is in good shape. Paint was in horrible shape and decals were completely gone as was the head tube badge. There was a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 06:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,852
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Been watching this thread with great interest

Getting ready to build mine up.

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2062_33870e914b32c0b715dd09405ee6d09e45f45b64.jpeg
Some assembly required.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-26-24, 09:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 557
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Set two aside for me

Guy,

I’ll grab two. Will pay in cash when I see you in Santa Rosa in a few weeks.

Alberto Roldan
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 274
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Local Bike Co-op Donation

Not sure where you are but if you are in a city with a local bike co-op, they could make use of it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,152,641
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Completely Intact Cannondale Black Lightning-$400

Sacramento, CA. Looks lightly used and in good shape. Cannondale Black Lightning Limited
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bik/d/sacramento-cannondale-black-lightning/7728179187.html...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-18-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 738
Posted By Sactown_Albert

I Have Pedals to Complete Group

This is a great group set for a build. If anyone buys this, I have a good set of Shimano 600 pedals I would let go for $20, plus shipping. They have the metal cages and are in excellent functional...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 08:27 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,152,641
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Bent Fork?

Looks like the right fork is bent back.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 08:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 532
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Spectacular!

What a transformation! So weird that someone put so much work into rebadging it as a Bianchi.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 17,380
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Looking like great weather tomorrow!

The winds will be dying down today and we should have excellent weather tomorrow! Make sure you study the RideWithGPS route I posted above.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-24, 10:22 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 17,380
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Come for the after party!

Happy to have you drop by afterwards. We will return around 12-12:30 so you can pop in and enjoy our company and some food after we return. If the 37 into the Delta feels too daunting, I live close...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-24, 06:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 512
Posted By Sactown_Albert

How does the seatpost work?

Is it a quill seatpost or is there a subtle grub screw somewhere? Inquiring minds want to know!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 17,380
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Third Saturday is March 16th-Delta Ride and Afterparty!

https://facebook.com/events/s/delta-ramblin-and-an-afterpart/418307557442720/

our Third Saturday Ride is on March 16th at 9 a.m.

It is starting from the corner of H and 47th Street in East...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 10:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 435
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Chater Lea?

Is the whole crankset CL or just the rings?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-04-24, 09:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 376
Posted By Sactown_Albert

I’ll bite!

PM incoming.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-24, 11:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 913
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Nice Find!

Very sorry about your loss. I hope you attach good memories to your rehab of this bike in honor of Patrick.

This is a great period of PX10s and this one looks very original. Looking forward to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 803
Posted By Sactown_Albert

I don’t disagree

When I’m riding in the flats of the Sacramento area, it’s all I need. I have a first generation Suntour Cyclone RD and a 14-32 freewheel waiting in the wings if I venture into the foothills with it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-24, 10:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 803
Posted By Sactown_Albert

The Soul of a Bicycle (Richard Sachs Content)

My most recent build was an unexpected, but welcome, foray into how we connect with our vintage bicycles and their previous lives. These are the things that give a bicycle its soul. Not just the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-21-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 431
Posted By Sactown_Albert

8 of the 11 items still available

Will discount on more than one item bought.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-24, 09:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,585
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Very cool!

Congrats. Looks like you got a good one there.👍🏼👍🏼
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-19-24, 07:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 431
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Above 2 pms are pending

The rest is available.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-19-24, 07:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 404
Posted By Sactown_Albert

I am interested in the BB

PM incoming on the BB
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-19-24, 04:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 431
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Levers, Hoods, Pedals, Cranks, Seatposts, Drivetrain.

A grab bag of different parts. Link below to pictures of parts. Cost of parts purchased, plus actual shipping. Will discount if more than one offering purchased. If you think my prices are off, make...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 501
Views: 259,513
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Georgena Terry Agrees with your assessment

She may have been a bit circumspect, but I think Georgena Terry was saying the design was like her bikes but it was not manufactured for her. I’m sure this bike was manufactured to Norco specs and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 17,380
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Ride Start Moved to 9 a.m.

Will be dry in the morning but rain is moving in by the early afternoon. Ride is being moved back to 9 a.m. It is predicted to be about 51 degrees at 9 a.m. so not a bad temperature.

Route...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 501
Views: 259,513
Posted By Sactown_Albert

I had an email exchange with Georgena Terry about...

I had an email exchange with Georgena Terry about the bike. Very gracious of her to respond to my questions. Her response regarding its provenance:
“I’m 99% sure this frame was built by H. Tano in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-24, 09:48 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 17,380
Posted By Sactown_Albert

May move ride to 9 a.m. to beat the rain

I am keeping an eye on the weather and it doesn’t look like rain will arrive before the afternoon. Mornings are warming up. May be beneficial to move ride start back to our regular 9 a.m. Will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-24, 12:31 AM
Replies: 604
Views: 76,883
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Just completed this one for the Mrs for Valentines Day

A mid 80s Sekai Ladysport. Have an email in to Georgena Terry to find out if this was one of hers. I changed the component build to give it wider range gearing and went with bar end shifters because...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 501
Views: 259,513
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Sekai Ladysport-Mid to late 80s Frame

Built up an Eroica bike for the Mrs. For Valentines Day. Thought I would share it with the group. Bike came to me in good condition but I did make a few component upgrades to make it more compliant...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-24, 09:38 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,177
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Outstanding Report!

Great bike and fascinating historical documents! Looking forward to seeing it in person, soon.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-26-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,910
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Recalibrated to more accurate price

Guy is trying a new strategy. Offer a great frame for a great price, then recalibrate to market value when we don’t act on it quickly. Still a hell of a deal for somebody wanting a forever bike in...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-24-24, 08:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 355
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Picture?

Picture might help. Victory from slightly earlier also had scripted Campy lettering.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-24, 11:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 493
Posted By Sactown_Albert

The ad for this year’s vintage climb of Alp D’Huez

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1080x1350/img_1234_086f67afebfebc0d3a3ca0e60f29a4074ea9fbc9.jpeg
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-24, 10:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 493
Posted By Sactown_Albert

A map with what I described above

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1233_e37e631d802946f98ef31da532c066143ba3bf4a.jpeg
Where I circled is where you take the bike lift up to Les Deux Alpes.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-24, 10:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 493
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Renting bikes is fine

Bring your own saddle, and pedals if you use clipless.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-24, 10:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 493
Posted By Sactown_Albert

La Solude and the climb from the valley to Les Deux Alpes

Climbing Alpe d’ Huez is a must. Right across the valley floor is a climb I highly recommend called La Solude

Here is the route I did to climb La Solude https://strava.app.link/51QcLeXgAGb

I...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-20-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 488
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Pending sale

Not completed yet but there is now a cue.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-19-24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 488
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Would also be good for setting up a vintage MTB or gravel bike

Just thought I would mention this.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-24, 07:33 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 17,380
Posted By Sactown_Albert

January ride cancelled due to rain

February 17th will be our next ride. 10 a.m. start from the Starbucks in Gold River.

We will be back at it in February. Hopefully, THIS will be our first ride of 2024. Its winter, but we will...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-19-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 488
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Parts for Converting a Double to a Triple

SOLD

Be kind to your knees and get some better use out of your bike in the hilly country.

Selling this as an all in one kit. $100, plus actual shipping. CONUS only.

This is basically what...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-24, 11:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 567
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Rebuild kits

This company has replacement elastomers. I remember years ago, I also found springs to replace the elastomers that worked well for a Quadra 21. Don’t remember that company, though.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-13-24, 12:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 593
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Competizione is actual name of frame

Spell check changed “Competizione” to “Competizone” in title.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-24, 08:33 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 17,380
Posted By Sactown_Albert

January 20th is Next Ride

10 a.m. start at the Gold River Starbucks parking lot.
2095 Golden Centre Ln, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670, United States

We are doing the upriver route:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40441105
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-12-24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 593
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Picture of how I measured

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1679_409eb8c078056bc24b0831349572dbb3a31ba70a.jpeg
Seat tube top to middle of BB is 62 mm. 90 degrees down from middle of top tube...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-12-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 593
Posted By Sactown_Albert

FS: Impeccable 1983 Univega Competizone F+F 63 cm

SOLD!

125, plus actual shipping. CONUS only. PayPal F+F preferred. Can do Venmo or Zelle. (Or cash if you pick up in Sacramento.)

OK, all you tall boys, I’ve got a gorgeous frame for you. The...
Showing results 1 to 50 of 426
 
Page 1 of 9
1
2
3
Last »


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.