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Forum: Framebuilders
07-04-22, 08:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,341
Posted By KPacenti

Last of my inventory -

I am down to the last 40 of these BB shells, fork crowns and Rivbike lug sets. With that in mind I am offering a special price on a combined lug / crown / bb shell purchase of $100.00. (shipping fees...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-16-22, 06:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,341
Posted By KPacenti

I am down to just 40 crowns, 50 shells and about...

I am down to just 40 crowns, 50 shells and about 75 lug sets. These have sold much better than I anticipated...

Feel free to email me directly at kirk.pacenti@outlook.com to purchase parts while...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-03-22, 11:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,341
Posted By KPacenti

Let me know how they work with the BB shell. So...

Let me know how they work with the BB shell. So far, all reports I've had from other builders with this combination has been positive.
Forum: Framebuilders
03-13-22, 01:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,341
Posted By KPacenti

Nessism, Yes, .8mm would work well for...

Nessism,

Yes, .8mm would work well for general purpose riding.

Clearance in the ~54mm range.
Forum: Framebuilders
03-13-22, 06:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,341
Posted By KPacenti

Tom, Yes, the picture with the ruler is the...

Tom,

Yes, the picture with the ruler is the BB I am selling.

The chainstay ports in my BB shell are 8*, but they are each also set 1.5mm wider than the RH shell (RH = 15.5mm / PCD = 17mm). The...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-12-22, 10:51 AM
Replies: 19
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Views: 2,084
Posted By KPacenti

bulgie, I always loved the stay treatment...

bulgie,

I always loved the stay treatment on the pink dropouts. Likewise your "half-fast" seat stay treatment at the seat tube / top tube intersection is stellar!
Forum: Framebuilders
03-12-22, 08:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,341
Posted By KPacenti

BB Shells For Sale - and other misc. items

I found a stash of my first generation 22.2 BB shells that I’ll be offering for sale next week.

The first generation of this design is easily identifiable by the windows in the seat tube and down...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-13-22, 06:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,391
Posted By KPacenti

Matching Poster

For those who like the lugs but aren't framebuilders - https://www.instagram.com/bicycleposters/
Forum: Framebuilders
10-20-21, 07:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,391
Posted By KPacenti

> The geometry is *roughly* - > HT - 31.8 x...

> The geometry is *roughly* -

> HT - 31.8 x 28.6 x 73*

> DT - 31.8 x 28.6 x 59*

> ST - 28.6 x 28.6 x 73*
Forum: Framebuilders
10-16-21, 05:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,391
Posted By KPacenti

Those crowns were believed to cause fork blade...

Those crowns were believed to cause fork blade failures, so Grant sold them as paper-weights, iirc. The design changed just a year or two after they were first introduced.

I have about 125 sets of...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-14-21, 06:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,391
Posted By KPacenti

Oh, and for those who've previously purchased...

Oh, and for those who've previously purchased lugs at the higher price, I'll pro-rate the discount to a future lug set purchase.
Forum: Framebuilders
10-12-21, 01:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,391
Posted By KPacenti

Rivendell Lugs - 50% Off

The market has spoken.

Though these lugs are unique and incredibly rare, the asking price of $150 per set, is clearly not something the market will bear. With that in mind, I've reduced the price...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-16-21, 05:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,263
Posted By KPacenti

Wound-Up may still (or can?) produce a 1" carbon...

Wound-Up may still (or can?) produce a 1" carbon fork for discs.
Forum: Framebuilders
08-13-21, 01:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,304
Posted By KPacenti

Feel free to contact me directly if you'd rather...

Feel free to contact me directly if you'd rather not to use eBay.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/114934750383

Cheers,
KP

kirk.pacenti@outlook.com
Forum: Framebuilders
07-17-21, 11:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,304
Posted By KPacenti

eBay clearance

30% off to all forum members.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/aaabikepart...1&_ipg=&_from= (https://www.ebay.com/sch/aaabikeparts/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=)

Shoot me an email if you're...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-04-21, 05:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,749
Posted By KPacenti

That's right, the DNA of the Paramount lugs...

That's right, the DNA of the Paramount lugs evolved decades before Match was founded. You can clearly see Tim's thumbprint in the Paramount design, and many older Trek frames as well.

My point was...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-03-21, 10:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,396
Posted By KPacenti

John does great work - you really can't go wrong...

John does great work - you really can't go wrong with a bike from him.
Forum: Framebuilders
07-02-21, 04:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,749
Posted By KPacenti

One may debate whether or not the seat lug...

One may debate whether or not the seat lug aesthetics match the HT lugs. What is certain is that the seat lug on this bike is the seat lug Tim designed for the Paramount frames.
Forum: Framebuilders
07-01-21, 03:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,749
Posted By KPacenti

Yes, I built a Paramount for myself but never...

Yes, I built a Paramount for myself but never rode it.

Mostly because the geo wasn't to my liking - sold it to a guy who owned a marketing agency downtown.
Forum: Framebuilders
07-01-21, 02:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,749
Posted By KPacenti

I couldn't agree more. The other thing I...

I couldn't agree more.

The other thing I didn't like about the Paramount frames (and Match?) was the really high (imo) bottom brackets. If memory serves, they had 65mm of drop.
Forum: Framebuilders
07-01-21, 11:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,749
Posted By KPacenti

Very few of these were built. If I recall...

Very few of these were built. If I recall correctly, it was mostly an effort to use up Schwinn materials (lugs / tubes) after Schwinn canceled our Paramount contract.
More than likely a straight...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-23-21, 05:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,304
Posted By KPacenti

There are some interesting parts in this...

There are some interesting parts in this collection. Are they all for sale? Are they still available? Do you have any other (beside Flickr) contact info for this person?
Forum: Framebuilders
06-18-21, 03:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,304
Posted By KPacenti

Rivendell Lugs

If anyone is interested in a set of these, please contact me via email - kirk dot pacenti at outlook dot com.

I have a limited supply and they are expensive, but a great bit of framebuilding...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-09-21, 04:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 489
Posted By KPacenti

Try Silent Cycles in Chattanooga, TN. ...

Try Silent Cycles in Chattanooga, TN.
info@silentcycles.com

Not sure if they are still building...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-08-21, 04:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,968
Posted By KPacenti

Jacob, I am a fan, though haven't had the...

Jacob,

I am a fan, though haven't had the pleasure of owning one. That said, I've been on the lookout for a 59/60cm frame for a while.

Mark Bulgier (aka bulgie here) worked there for quite a...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-07-21, 06:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,225
Posted By KPacenti

Yes, I met him a couple times when I lived there....

Yes, I met him a couple times when I lived there. Don't know much about his frames, only that he built a few...

Best regards,
Kirk Pacenti
Forum: Framebuilders
05-23-21, 05:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,304
Posted By KPacenti

NIce! I'd be interested in some of those if...

NIce! I'd be interested in some of those if you're willing to part with them. Particularly the Gipiemme horizontal dropouts and the Shimano (also Gipiemme?) semi-vertical dropout sets.
Forum: Framebuilders
05-19-21, 04:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,304
Posted By KPacenti

Rare Framebuilding Parts Sticky

These lugs were designed by master framebuilder Mario Confente, for Medici Cycles.

They were given to me by another master of the craft, Brian Baylis.

I don't know how rare they are, but I've...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-08-21, 03:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,762
Posted By KPacenti

A bunch of newly listed items. ...

A bunch of newly listed items.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/aaabikeparts/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=
Forum: Framebuilders
04-29-21, 07:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,922
Posted By KPacenti

The materials are quite similar. ...

The materials are quite similar.

https://www.makeitfrom.com/compare/Cold-Finished-4130-Cr-Mo-Steel/Cold-Finished-8630-Ni-Cr-Mo-Steel
Forum: Framebuilders
04-27-21, 05:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,762
Posted By KPacenti

Some interesting / rare / collectable things here...

Some interesting / rare / collectable things here (https://www.ebay.com/sch/aaabikeparts/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=)...

Special thanks to bulgie for the Georg Fischer copy.
Forum: Framebuilders
04-27-21, 01:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 778
Posted By KPacenti

Bishop, Ellis, Fattic all come to mind.

Bishop, Ellis, Fattic all come to mind.
Forum: Framebuilders
04-26-21, 04:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,966
Posted By KPacenti

I've received a couple PM's asking what I do...

I've received a couple PM's asking what I do these days.
Below is a picture of a packaging solution (rack) I recently developed. It holds spoilers for the Volkswagen Passat....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-21, 06:02 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,265
Posted By KPacenti

I have to agree with Mark. Nestor C. was a long...

I have to agree with Mark. Nestor C. was a long time customer, and he never ceased to amaze with his incredible skills. Some people might not get the 'design' aspects, but simply pondering the...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-22-21, 04:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,708
Posted By KPacenti

Great looking bike, well done!

Great looking bike, well done!
Forum: Framebuilders
04-21-21, 04:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,762
Posted By KPacenti

Nice; I'll have to clean out my garage someday....

Nice; I'll have to clean out my garage someday. lots of interesting, rare, unique bits stashed away there...somewhere.
Forum: Framebuilders
04-20-21, 03:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,966
Posted By KPacenti

Mark, Great to hear from you! Yes, I still...

Mark,

Great to hear from you! Yes, I still get my hands dirty... no bike related stuff for a few years though. And nothing very exciting. I design packaging solutions for automotive...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-20-21, 03:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,966
Posted By KPacenti

Andrew, I think you're exactly right. I...

Andrew,

I think you're exactly right. I recall listening to a David Bowie interview, in which he gave an answer almost verbatim to your statement above. Many times a product doesn't reach the...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-19-21, 12:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,966
Posted By KPacenti

Wow, you're right! I am frequently amazed by...

Wow, you're right! I am frequently amazed by customers who remember my products better than I do...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-19-21, 09:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,966
Posted By KPacenti

Hmm... now that I think about it, the OS shells...

Hmm... now that I think about it, the OS shells may have been a design I did (and sold on my site) for Llewellyn.
Forum: Framebuilders
04-19-21, 04:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,966
Posted By KPacenti

Thank you. It's always nice to hear my designs...

Thank you. It's always nice to hear my designs are appreciated and put to good use.

Yes, Bryan is a good friend. We worked together at Bontrager in Stanta Cruz for a few years. He worked at R&E...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-18-21, 06:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,966
Posted By KPacenti

Thanks, Andrew. Doing well, doing design in...

Thanks, Andrew.

Doing well, doing design in the auto industry these days...

Glad to hear my crowns are still in use; crowns are still my favorite framebilding component.

Cheers,
KP
Forum: Framebuilders
04-18-21, 02:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,966
Posted By KPacenti

New Here

I just found this forum and wanted to introduce myself.

While I've been out of the framebuilding supply business for a few years, I am still passionate about the craft and happy to pass along all...
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