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05-17-24, 10:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 395
Posted By VtwinVince

That's a nice one, definitely a Bailey creation....

That's a nice one, definitely a Bailey creation. I would date it to c. 1987 based on the decals. I have a Giro from '85 which appears to be made from Vitus tubing.
Replies: 4
Views: 291
Posted By VtwinVince

A friend of mine has a bike shop in Vancouver,...

A friend of mine has a bike shop in Vancouver, and has been retailing these things for years. I think some foreign consortium bought the rights to the name, sort of like Brodie mountain bikes.
05-13-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 755
Posted By VtwinVince

Same problem here, you'll risk arrest for even...

Same problem here, you'll risk arrest for even looking at bikes in the scrap metal bin.
05-11-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 15,502
Views: 4,141,190
Posted By VtwinVince

I'm really liking that Litespeed as well.

I'm really liking that Litespeed as well.
05-10-24, 10:28 AM
05-10-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 9,098
Views: 3,165,926
Posted By VtwinVince

I restored the twin of your DB Axis, local barn...

I restored the twin of your DB Axis, local barn find. They are nice bikes.
05-07-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 456
Views: 86,790
Posted By VtwinVince

Hub is also worth saving on that Mavic wheel,...

Hub is also worth saving on that Mavic wheel, although these are a complete PITA to true or work on, as you need the special tool to hold the spokes and loosen the nipples. And they have a bad habit...
Replies: 46
Views: 2,452
Posted By VtwinVince

Holy cow, talking about unobtainium, this thing...

Holy cow, talking about unobtainium, this thing is incredible. I've never seen panto'd toe clips before. As for these special editions, I have a friend with a bike shop, and he had a couple of...
05-04-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 725
Views: 39,020
Posted By VtwinVince

Oh man, I want to go to that garage sale in...

Oh man, I want to go to that garage sale in Portland.
05-04-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 304
Posted By VtwinVince

Watched the vid, love the latest addition to the...

Watched the vid, love the latest addition to the stash. Have you taken it for a spin yet?
05-04-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 266
Posted By VtwinVince

Hard Rock was the entry level steel offering, the...

Hard Rock was the entry level steel offering, the Stumpy and Hopper were higher up the food chain. I see a lot of stupid prices for Hard Rock's these days.
04-28-24, 04:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,251
Posted By VtwinVince

LOL, that is a bad dream. I had a weird one a...

LOL, that is a bad dream. I had a weird one a couple weeks ago, I got an e-bike which burst in to flames.
Replies: 12
Views: 520
Posted By VtwinVince

There are a couple of Batavus bikes for sale over...

There are a couple of Batavus bikes for sale over here right now, including a very nice Dinsdag.
Replies: 12
Views: 520
Posted By VtwinVince

Certainly has 'the look' and that seat is nothing...

Certainly has 'the look' and that seat is nothing to sneer at. Regarding price, I'm a believer in paying what you think is right, as prices vary widely over different markets. If it's something...
Replies: 20
Views: 882
Posted By VtwinVince

That's a real beauty, and my size, good thing...

That's a real beauty, and my size, good thing it's not local....
Replies: 12
Views: 520
Posted By VtwinVince

OK, we get a few genuine Dutch mixte's coming on...

OK, we get a few genuine Dutch mixte's coming on the market here on the west coast.
Replies: 12
Views: 520
Posted By VtwinVince

What part of the country are you in?

What part of the country are you in?
04-16-24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 882
Posted By VtwinVince

Nice find, I never turn up Klein deals like this.

Nice find, I never turn up Klein deals like this.
04-16-24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,527
Posted By VtwinVince

I thought Saronni production was outsourced to...

I thought Saronni production was outsourced to Tecnotrat?
Replies: 4
Views: 510
Posted By VtwinVince

Interesting to see that out in the wild, I think...

Interesting to see that out in the wild, I think the Cramerotti connection could be right. BTW I recently picked up one of his 80's bikes over here on the Island.
04-14-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 449
Posted By VtwinVince

Based on those images it's a higher level model,...

Based on those images it's a higher level model, possibly a Modelo 3000. The treatment of the chain stays and crimping of the fork are indicative.
04-13-24, 10:02 AM
Replies: 456
Views: 86,790
Posted By VtwinVince

Bauer, extremely common German surname.

Bauer, extremely common German surname.
04-10-24, 05:21 PM
Replies: 340
Views: 19,244
Posted By VtwinVince

There's no hope for me, another cool bike came up...

There's no hope for me, another cool bike came up locally and of course I had to grab it.
04-03-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 721
Posted By VtwinVince

LOL, gotcha. In my somewhat overheated market I...

LOL, gotcha. In my somewhat overheated market I would say around 300.00, as these are pretty collectable.
Replies: 7
Views: 721
Posted By VtwinVince

This isn't the 'for sale' section.

This isn't the 'for sale' section.
03-30-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 323
Posted By VtwinVince

Good find, it's Celeste and a nice size. I'd be...

Good find, it's Celeste and a nice size. I'd be all over a project like that.
Replies: 19
Views: 1,167
Posted By VtwinVince

That's a real beauty.

That's a real beauty.
03-27-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,261
Posted By VtwinVince

I've got a really stuck stem as well, am now...

I've got a really stuck stem as well, am now going at it with a blow torch.
03-27-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,555
Posted By VtwinVince

Without wanting to hijack this thread, be very...

Without wanting to hijack this thread, be very careful of the medical industry's obsession with surgical solutions to what is a fairly endemic problem amongst us old guys.
03-27-24, 10:01 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,395,176
Posted By VtwinVince

Holy cow, is that Dean ever cool.

Holy cow, is that Dean ever cool.
03-25-24, 10:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,555
Posted By VtwinVince

Sorry to hear this, from the great generation of...

Sorry to hear this, from the great generation of Canadian cyclists, including Curt Harnett, Steve Bauer and Alex Stieda.
03-23-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 340
Views: 19,244
Posted By VtwinVince

LOL, great thread, and one I too can relate to. I...

LOL, great thread, and one I too can relate to. I picked up a weird Saronni off a guy in a neighbouring city a couple years ago, and he said he had some 'other stuff' I might like, but never heard...
03-22-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,395,176
Posted By VtwinVince

So what is that Masi with the Cyrillic script...

So what is that Masi with the Cyrillic script supposed to be?
03-18-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,395,176
Posted By VtwinVince

That Marinoni has been for sale for quite awhile,...

That Marinoni has been for sale for quite awhile, nice bike but the guy wants top dollar for his stuff.
Replies: 11
Views: 828
Posted By VtwinVince

Very nice, the only way to upgrade that one would...

Very nice, the only way to upgrade that one would be if it was Celeste. I have a later version with roller cams.
03-13-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 474
Posted By VtwinVince

The frame is much older than the parts, I would...

The frame is much older than the parts, I would say early 80's judging from the BB cable routing.
03-09-24, 06:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,645
Posted By VtwinVince

You were polishing lugs back in the '80's, but...

You were polishing lugs back in the '80's, but just started riding in 2010?
03-06-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,826
Posted By VtwinVince

I just bought a smaller collection in a...

I just bought a smaller collection in a neighbouring city, now I have a road trip planned.....
03-05-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,826
Posted By VtwinVince

Holy crow, what a haul. You'd better clear out...

Holy crow, what a haul. You'd better clear out some of those cages to make room!
03-02-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 15,502
Views: 4,141,190
Posted By VtwinVince

'200 mile morning cruise'?

'200 mile morning cruise'?
02-26-24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 9,098
Views: 3,165,926
Posted By VtwinVince

Haven't ridden this one since December 1, 2016,...

Haven't ridden this one since December 1, 2016, when I hit black ice on the morning commute. Didn't end well. Anyway, I've had this one for 25 years, it was pretty abused, so it got a refresh with...
02-20-24, 11:12 AM
Replies: 9,098
Views: 3,165,926
Posted By VtwinVince

No kidding, gotta love bottom mounted rollercams....

No kidding, gotta love bottom mounted rollercams. I just picked up a similar Bianchi Grizzly with this setup, just for the brakes.
02-07-24, 11:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,946
Posted By VtwinVince

Be paranoid about cracks on these.

Be paranoid about cracks on these.
Replies: 12
Views: 981
Posted By VtwinVince

Sounds interesting. That's Eisentraut.

Sounds interesting. That's Eisentraut.
01-30-24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,331
Posted By VtwinVince

If that's a swine, I don't know what to call some...

If that's a swine, I don't know what to call some of my projects.
01-26-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,395,176
Posted By VtwinVince

I have a '91 Bianchi Sika in Celeste, made in...

I have a '91 Bianchi Sika in Celeste, made in Japan.
01-24-24, 11:10 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,502
Posted By VtwinVince

Looks like mine has the original finish, no...

Looks like mine has the original finish, no evidence of respraying..
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