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05-19-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,600
Posted By merziac

You hit the "Quote" button at the bottom of their...

You hit the "Quote" button at the bottom of their post and it brings up a dialogue box for you to ask questions and it pings them.

May not be enabled yet for you as a newb.

Great that you have...
05-19-24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,600
Posted By merziac

Also, they are great about answering any and all...

Also, they are great about answering any and all questions you may have, fantastic communication, all you have to do is reach out.

https://officinabattaglin.com/contacts/
05-19-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,600
Posted By merziac

Ask away but you need to quote the poster you are...

Ask away but you need to quote the poster you are addressing if you can.

A bit of a zombie thread here but Oldairhead will probably chime in if he sees this.

These guys were at MADE here in PDX...
05-18-24, 06:49 PM
Replies: 15,502
Views: 4,140,481
Posted By merziac

:eek: :thumb:

:eek:

:thumb:
05-18-24, 05:56 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 679
Posted By merziac

Its all about the vision, and often a little...

Its all about the vision, and often a little luck. ;)
05-18-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 679
Posted By merziac

Yes ;) Sometimes just one part or a loose...

Yes ;)

Sometimes just one part or a loose theme, mine is chrome.

Delusional, usually, admit and be well cognizant of this going in and it can save you from yourself, some, maybe.

Be...
05-18-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,758
Posted By merziac

Well, we for the most part don't get it, we are...

Well, we for the most part don't get it, we are our own worst enemy, me, me, me, silly, (stoopid) Americans. :rolleyes:

If we could truly get even a fraction more on board for the greater good of...
05-17-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 707
Views: 38,061
Posted By merziac

A fantastic Canadian brand. ;)

A fantastic Canadian brand. ;)
05-16-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 315
Posted By merziac

No idea who made it, looks pretty good from here....

No idea who made it, looks pretty good from here.

Cycle Art alone probably makes it a "buy it now". ;)
05-14-24, 10:39 PM
Replies: 245
Views: 81,220
Posted By merziac

That was an assist from machinist42.

That was an assist from machinist42.
05-14-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,758
Posted By merziac

H**Y CRAP MAN, so cool!!!!

H**Y CRAP MAN, so cool!!!!
05-13-24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 9,098
Views: 3,165,059
Posted By merziac

You're welcome, always glad to go down the rabbit...

You're welcome, always glad to go down the rabbit hole on any of this. :twitchy:

Well it can be whatever it needs to be really, another term I like to use is "sympathetic resto, build" etc, very...
05-13-24, 02:38 PM
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Views: 3,165,059
Posted By merziac

Tx guys.

Tx guys.
05-13-24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 9,098
Views: 3,165,059
Posted By merziac

I don't have a strong opinion on newer ones like...

I don't have a strong opinion on newer ones like this, if the components are in good shape and you can go there, make it so.

I always look at it that you can put newer parts on an older frame as...
05-13-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 9,098
Views: 3,165,059
Posted By merziac

So Jim Merz is Merz the framebuilder, PortlandJim...

So Jim Merz is Merz the framebuilder, PortlandJim here on the forum.

He doesn't build anymore but does some amazing machine work and restoring.

I'm just a fan here in Portland where he built...
05-13-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 9,098
Views: 3,165,059
Posted By merziac

Tx, built up from frame only, had been hoarding...

Tx, built up from frame only, had been hoarding parts for a long term Stumpy project so this was a no brainer when it came along, still have some good parts so the Stumpy may get a klunker build at...
05-13-24, 12:08 PM
Replies: 9,098
Views: 3,165,059
Posted By merziac

This is here already but I finally cracked the...

This is here already but I finally cracked the code and notched a win for best original at the Albany (OR) Vintage bike show, turn out was a little thin and they are not our tribe but the Ritchey...
05-12-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 7,944
Views: 967,731
Posted By merziac

It's always funny how "regular folk" can't...

It's always funny how "regular folk" can't imagine a thing that is genius practical sense to us. :roflmao2:

Those who fail to think outside the box may never get out, of it. :twitchy:
05-12-24, 04:57 PM
Replies: 8,823
Views: 1,143,098
Posted By merziac

He may be on his way back from Japan, not sure...

He may be on his way back from Japan, not sure when he was returning from Eroica there.

Patiently awaiting the regaling. :innocent:
05-12-24, 12:08 PM
Replies: 707
Views: 38,061
Posted By merziac

Slider SP, bear traps or bmoose worth the POA...

Slider SP, bear traps or bmoose worth the POA each. :crash:
05-10-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 7,944
Views: 967,731
Posted By merziac

1 step forward........ :roflmao2:

1 step forward........ :roflmao2:
05-09-24, 10:12 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,081
Posted By merziac

One of the big things for me and to keep in mind...

One of the big things for me and to keep in mind IMO,

Consider the end goal and realistic feasibility, when truly warranted for what ever reason then it can be spendy, arduous and rewarding.

I...
05-09-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 215
Posted By merziac

Very cool, we need more pics, lugs, details, etc...

Very cool, we need more pics, lugs, details, etc plz. ;)
05-09-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 707
Views: 38,061
Posted By merziac

There's a buck fiddy in WB holders alone. ;)

There's a buck fiddy in WB holders alone. ;)
05-08-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 6,529
Views: 808,144
Posted By merziac

ISO one tapered wedge bolt for a SunTour bar end...

ISO one tapered wedge bolt for a SunTour bar end shifter, got a set from the co-op for my current project that has a buggered one.

Any orphans out there?
05-08-24, 04:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 717
Posted By merziac

:thumb: Tx! Looks good from here, not...

:thumb: Tx!

Looks good from here, not particulaly my jam but a fine looking machine. ;)
05-08-24, 09:08 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 822
Posted By merziac

First of all and any DK psyco-babble aside, don't...

First of all and any DK psyco-babble aside, don't put words in my mouth.

I'm not advising anything here, just sharing my extensive experience as I see it like you did.

Making hair brained...
05-07-24, 07:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 822
Posted By merziac

Disagree on the mismatch, I have logged 1000's of...

Disagree on the mismatch, I have logged 1000's of miles on cranks and spindles that may or may not have been matched.

Never a crack or failure, ever, period.

Its more likely this was far...
05-07-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 7,944
Views: 967,731
Posted By merziac

I need a chop saw just to make square 2 x 4 cuts....

I need a chop saw just to make square 2 x 4 cuts. :roflmao2:
05-07-24, 07:28 PM
Replies: 7,944
Views: 967,731
Posted By merziac

Same here, measure 2 or 3 times, cut once, get...

Same here, measure 2 or 3 times, cut once, get more wood and start over, repeat as necessary. :twitchy:
05-07-24, 06:04 PM
Replies: 707
Views: 38,061
Posted By merziac

No idea but no Pmount vibe at all from here. ...

No idea but no Pmount vibe at all from here. :twitchy:
05-07-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 717
Posted By merziac

We need a full on big pic of this. ;)

We need a full on big pic of this. ;)
05-07-24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 707
Views: 38,061
Posted By merziac

:foo: I think not, post #28?

:foo: I think not, post #28?
05-06-24, 03:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 822
Posted By merziac

You are lucky this did not already pile drive...

You are lucky this did not already pile drive you.

Any time you see a crack like that its time to scrap it, NOW!
05-06-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,365
Posted By merziac

Sorry Matt, that sucks for sure, live by the...

Sorry Matt, that sucks for sure, live by the sword...... :twitchy:

Hang in there, hope it heals well, my last one, left ulna took 2 years to eventually remodel itself, never did fully heal inside...
05-05-24, 09:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 326
Posted By merziac

Welcome aboard, glad you found us, you're in the...

Welcome aboard, glad you found us, you're in the right place. :thumb:

Many here are huge fans, myself especially, although no 50th's yet, but a dozen others, 1938 to 1976.

Others should be...
05-05-24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,173
Posted By merziac

I wanted silver but they were out so I got black,...

I wanted silver but they were out so I got black, worked out ok I think.


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05-05-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 6,529
Views: 808,144
Posted By merziac

Tx Skip, not sure on the size, think they maybe...

Tx Skip, not sure on the size, think they maybe NJS, not always stamped but stout and heavy can indicate this.

At the Vanilla moving sale they had a pair of nice steel bars that only had an NJS...
05-05-24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 501
Posted By merziac

Its always the little things. :twitchy:

Its always the little things. :twitchy:
05-05-24, 11:52 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 822
Posted By merziac

:wtf: ;)

:wtf:
;)
05-04-24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 245
Views: 81,220
Posted By merziac

Welcome aboard, glad you found us, you're in the...

Welcome aboard, glad you found us, you're in the right place. :thumb:

Stuart will probably be along soon, he's good to show up when needed.

You can add some pics to an album on your homepage...
05-04-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 501
Posted By merziac

I really don't know as my Campy fu is suspect at...

I really don't know as my Campy fu is suspect at best.

I have always thought they used the bare housing with special end partly because it really limited the outlay for that piece being the only...
05-04-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 707
Views: 38,061
Posted By merziac

Not ok to post one word posts, they won't count. ...

Not ok to post one word posts, they won't count.

You need to introduce yourself with bike info.

Then you actually need to comment and engage to move forward.

Welcome aboard.
05-04-24, 11:51 AM
05-03-24, 06:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 508
Posted By merziac

Great deal on these, older open nose, C+V real...

Great deal on these, older open nose, C+V real deal. :thumb:
05-02-24, 06:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 507
Posted By merziac

Yep, I get it, the heart wants what it wants, dog...

Yep, I get it, the heart wants what it wants, dog with a bone, bird in the hand, etc, etc. :twitchy:

Been there, done that, overpaid plenty, had to have it and not about to let it get away. ...
05-02-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 507
Posted By merziac

I know we love these, this one is probably what...

I know we love these, this one is probably what they say it is, these guys are smokin the really good stuff IMO.

The ask is close to double what it should be, again IMO, even if it were pristine,...
05-02-24, 05:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 652
Posted By merziac

Too small fo me. :twitchy: Cool frame,...

Too small fo me. :twitchy:

Cool frame, great price, somebody quit diddling around and get to it. ;)
05-02-24, 01:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 333
Posted By merziac

Nothing wrong with this being a "money pit", that...

Nothing wrong with this being a "money pit", that term explains much of what we do here to the uninitiated cretins, dullards, etc that have not yet been enlightened.

Sounds like you're in this...
05-01-24, 10:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 599
Posted By merziac

I think this may be an understatement. :crash:

I think this may be an understatement. :crash:
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