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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 96
Posted By Kabuki12

I like the build , not because it is what I would...

I like the build , not because it is what I would do but because it just fits for what you want out of the bike. I agree about the crank , very nice . I had one of those cranks and wanted to use it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 08:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 342
Posted By Kabuki12

I have put the seat post clamped tightly in a big...

I have put the seat post clamped tightly in a big machine shop vise (mine) and turned the frame using the main frame , not the stays . This doesn’t always work due to the force it takes versus the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-02-24, 07:50 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,632
Posted By Kabuki12

Rob, I went out to the garage and pulled a set of...

Rob, I went out to the garage and pulled a set of standard Superleggeri (steel spindle) pedals from the stash and held them next to the Super Record that are on my Colnago. The difference in color is...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-02-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,632
Posted By Kabuki12

Superleggeri can be steel or titanium. Super...

Superleggeri can be steel or titanium. Super Record Superleggeri is the titanium version. I can tell by the grey tone of the metal of the spindle. I have a few sets of each type and after dealing...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 06:53 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 3,073
Posted By Kabuki12

:popcorn

:popcorn
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 06:43 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 1,782
Posted By Kabuki12

Bikes also do have serial numbers Not my...

Bikes also do have serial numbers


Not my 1975 Colnago , no serial # . It has been stealth since birth!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 06:30 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,088
Posted By Kabuki12

All day yesterday I couldn’t access CR list , I...

All day yesterday I couldn’t access CR list , I had to seek therapy ! 🙄 Life is better now .
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 638
Posted By Kabuki12

Rob , I got a very nice paint job from Franklin...

Rob , I got a very nice paint job from Franklin Frames for a whole lot less than $1500 and it included a matching frame pump that Jack had (NOS) . I don't mean to take away from the work you did , it...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-01-24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 358
Posted By Kabuki12

I just sold an English version of this bike ,...

I just sold an English version of this bike , 1977 , which was the first year of the "GS" . Mine was complete with the original saddle ( date stamped ) and it was in excellent shape , very few paint...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 638
Posted By Kabuki12

That is beautiful , Rob.

That is beautiful , Rob.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 11:53 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 638
Posted By Kabuki12

Rob , that looks nice ! I like the yellow graphic...

Rob , that looks nice ! I like the yellow graphic with the purple. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 10:40 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 638
Posted By Kabuki12

My 1975 does not have one. Yours is newer and I...

My 1975 does not have one. Yours is newer and I certainly am no expert. I told Jack at Franklin to put original graphics on mine when he painted it for me . I think he would've put one on there if it...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-28-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,632
Posted By Kabuki12

I just noticed the Titanium spindle pedals. The...

I just noticed the Titanium spindle pedals. The more I see , the more I like! Joe
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-27-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,632
Posted By Kabuki12

I totally agree Rob , the details are something...

I totally agree Rob , the details are something else. Peter , go to the web site and look for contact . That’s how I got through. I have passed on some info on your bike to a serious collector I know...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-27-24, 09:00 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,632
Posted By Kabuki12

Thank you for the additional pics. That is one...

Thank you for the additional pics. That is one special bike . Take your time and get as much info as you can before moving forward. I agree that the Classic Rendezvous list may have some info as...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-27-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,632
Posted By Kabuki12

I would start by contacting Colnago via their web...

I would start by contacting Colnago via their web site. They will get back to you . I sent them an inquiry about mine and they got back within a couple of days. They may be interested , but they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 07:23 AM
Replies: 315
Views: 16,260
Posted By Kabuki12

I am now selling another bike. The Raleigh and...

I am now selling another bike. The Raleigh and small Medici are gone. It takes a while because these are really nice bikes and the market isn’t very good right now . I was very pleased with the offer...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-23-24, 08:29 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,632
Posted By Kabuki12

I agree . I think this bike has serious potential...

I agree . I think this bike has serious potential as a collector item. It will need to be presented and marketed appropriately to yield the best results.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-23-24, 06:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 387
Posted By Kabuki12

If you don’t want to hassle selling this bike ,...

If you don’t want to hassle selling this bike , you may consider a local co-op to donate it to. There are folks who would love to clean that bike up and ride a nice vintage road bike. There is a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,339
Posted By Kabuki12

That is a very nice place to ride . I have gone...

That is a very nice place to ride . I have gone up there and ridden even in light rain and not been disappointed. You can ride as far as you like and there are great views around every corner and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 9,514
Posted By Kabuki12

Nice job on this. I remember when you found it...

Nice job on this. I remember when you found it and can appreciate what goes into a " left for dead" bike. I ride "Rusty" , my 1972 ItalVega that was left in a field in Morro Bay California for ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 06:53 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,211
Posted By Kabuki12

I can’t understand how anyone else can recommend...

I can’t understand how anyone else can recommend tire size for someone based on a picture of the bike. All the sizes you mention are fine , choose the one YOU like!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 06:55 AM
Replies: 3,567
Views: 448,385
Posted By Kabuki12

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Me , after hitting the asphalt Eroica California , Paso Robles!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,935
Posted By Kabuki12

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/69585367397_dcbc141f_4517_452e_baf3_4a6080498db0_5ace7e300745e52cf22093da3dea0fcdcf0f3413.jpg
Kind of hard to see with this blurry...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 315
Views: 16,260
Posted By Kabuki12

Way cool!! My mechanics/friend had one back in...

Way cool!! My mechanics/friend had one back in the seventies . I was driving a 1957 356 A T1 coupe . The six cylinder 914 is a bit of an anomaly , my brother had a 1.7 4 cylinder that he bought new...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 06:36 AM
Replies: 315
Views: 16,260
Posted By Kabuki12

Boxing up the Raleigh I sold . No regrets , just...

Boxing up the Raleigh I sold . No regrets , just great memories of many rides . I actually sold it for more than I paid for it in 2015-2016 , that ain’t bad considering how the market is. The guy who...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-18-24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 529
Posted By Kabuki12

Yea , probably cost somebody a bit of money for...

Yea , probably cost somebody a bit of money for that set , but they are old and if anyone needed them I would take what is offered.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 12:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 203
Posted By Kabuki12

Yea , I always understood that they were 1/2...

Yea , I always understood that they were 1/2 sizes . I am pretty sure that is center to top . Mine is 25.5 0r 64cm. It looks taller to me because the frame on my Mark V looks even huger than most of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 12:30 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,217
Posted By Kabuki12

Congratulations! Post pics when you get it....

Congratulations! Post pics when you get it. Always nice to see another Super on the forum. Here's mine from a ride a couple of weeks ago. Any excuse to post a nice photo! Sorry for the "big to big" ....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,065
Posted By Kabuki12

Yes , we had Magnaflux and Zyglo ( as well as...

Yes , we had Magnaflux and Zyglo ( as well as other ND testing) at the Aerospace Company I worked for and it was real nice. I am a Tool Grinder and we used to have a red dye that we sprayed on brazed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 08:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,065
Posted By Kabuki12

If you decide to build this up and ride it with...

If you decide to build this up and ride it with anew fork , keep an eye on the head tube. . A friend got in a front end collision and turned the front wheel of his bike into a taco. The fork was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 692
Posted By Kabuki12

Careful with what you post , I got seriously...

Careful with what you post , I got seriously scolded and removed for mentioning something like that gold colored non bike related item! 🙄
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 08:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 508
Posted By Kabuki12

Greg Softley does great work and he’s reasonable...

Greg Softley does great work and he’s reasonable on pricing. I don’t know how he comes up with the stickers but he has done some pretty nice custom stuff for a friend of mine. Cyclomondo is the name...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 07:47 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,627
Posted By Kabuki12

I have used Facebook marketplace once . It was...

I have used Facebook marketplace once . It was nothing bike related. It was a suggestion from my neighbor who sells and buys on there .( I asked him if he knew anyone who needed a dryer.) I listed...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-15-24, 06:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 708
Posted By Kabuki12

Yes , as was suggested , look at completed...

Yes , as was suggested , look at completed transactions(sold). A lot of asking prices are overly optimistic in today’s depressed market. I just sold my Raleigh Competition GS in very good condition ....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 06:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 692
Posted By Kabuki12

Maybe black anodize the chain rings to go with...

Maybe black anodize the chain rings to go with the front derailleur.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 315
Views: 16,260
Posted By Kabuki12

yea , I know . I’m only 6’ tall but long legs. I...

yea , I know . I’m only 6’ tall but long legs. I have built this to ride instead! The Competition is 59cm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 12:33 PM
Replies: 315
Views: 16,260
Posted By Kabuki12

I just got an offer on my Raleigh and accepted ....

I just got an offer on my Raleigh and accepted . It was too small for me but I had been riding it since 2016 . Recently I just want bikes that fit and I have plenty that do. Next........who knows ?...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-15-24, 06:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 961
Posted By Kabuki12

Either keep it or donate it , probably not worth...

Either keep it or donate it , probably not worth the hassle trying to sell it. I’m seeing very nice vintage bikes selling very cheap and reasonably priced bikes sitting with no buyers. I’m glad I ...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-15-24, 06:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 795
Posted By Kabuki12

As far as value , it depends on finding the right...

As far as value , it depends on finding the right buyer. Right now it could take a while as the market is not good ….at all! Not many folks looking for vintage bikes anymore it seems.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 10:42 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,345
Posted By Kabuki12

Don’t give up , I’m in much the same situation...

Don’t give up , I’m in much the same situation with my hip. My recovery hit a plateau. I am at 7 months since I broke it . I saw the doctor a couple of weeks ago and he said it would be a full year...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-12-24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 973
Posted By Kabuki12

I enjoy this forum , Classic Rendezvous , and my...

I enjoy this forum , Classic Rendezvous , and my International Palm Society forum ( yea ....I collect palms) . With forums like these it is easy and informative with occasional back and forth. It's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 12:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 966
Posted By Kabuki12

I would certainly get a cash deposit for the test...

I would certainly get a cash deposit for the test ride if someone just walked up. I have sold bikes on CL but folks usually show up in a car or truck. I get the keys and ID and they enjoy a ride....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,016
Posted By Kabuki12

So sorry for your loss.Thank you for letting our...

So sorry for your loss.Thank you for letting our community know, I am sure he will be missed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 2,674
Posted By Kabuki12

Excellent !! Enjoy this very affordable hobby...

Excellent !! Enjoy this very affordable hobby ....with benefits. I have about a dozen bikes and have less $$ in everything than some folks with one or two modern carbon fiber thing a magigs. I have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 692
Posted By Kabuki12

I would use it . I like the 3 arm cranks . I have...

I would use it . I like the 3 arm cranks . I have the Campagnolo version on my Raleigh Competition GS and it is worn like yours but works very well....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 07:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 529
Posted By Kabuki12

It is very rewarding to see an old favorite , or...

It is very rewarding to see an old favorite , or any nice steed , brought back . Be sure to post pics of the journey . Joe
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-24, 09:31 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,215
Posted By Kabuki12

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_0346_32f260b5795b01137bd3ab2b270515c0fceb8d1b.jpeg
A table made from a worn out Hero bicycle.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 06:34 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,103
Posted By Kabuki12

I ride tall bikes because I have long legs(35”...

I ride tall bikes because I have long legs(35” inseam) . I’m not that tall , only 6’ but ride 62-64cm bikes. Most of my bikes have the 170 crank arm length and that is fine. I have one bike that came...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 06:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 529
Posted By Kabuki12

I had a pretty rusty Motobecane media blasted and...

I had a pretty rusty Motobecane media blasted and powder painted . It came out nice , I decided to splurge and put new decals from Greg Softley . It is a 25” frame that fits perfectly. I paid about...
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