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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 01:17 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,888
Posted By Straightblock

Wall art from a friend who was cleaning out his...

Wall art from a friend who was cleaning out his office when he retired.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53600388568_b69e6492d4_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2pEu17u)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-22, 04:41 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,888
Posted By Straightblock

Seeing vintage tandem prices falling in the...

Seeing vintage tandem prices falling in the craigslist/Ebay finds thread, I figured this was coming. Nice catch!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-22, 09:49 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,888
Posted By Straightblock

I've been telling myself I have enough race bikes...

I've been telling myself I have enough race bikes and have even been thinking about converting one of my sport touring bikes to upright bars, but this came up for sale locally. A previous owner must...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-22, 10:06 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,888
Posted By Straightblock

I won't post the copyrighted image, but today's...

I won't post the copyrighted image, but today's "Frazz" comic made me think of this thread.

https://www.gocomics.com/frazz/2022/04/13
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-21, 04:45 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,888
Posted By Straightblock

I emailed the county road maintenance department...

I emailed the county road maintenance department and gave the the location and a picture of the remnant of the sheared off post. I emphasis that the post end pointed at oncoming traffic with its...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-21, 10:57 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,888
Posted By Straightblock

I emailed the county road maintenance department...

I emailed the county road maintenance department identifying the location. Hopefully when they're out filling potholes it'll get replaced.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-21, 10:32 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,888
Posted By Straightblock

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51047802422_65...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51047802422_65ccf98f70_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2kLVkbw)

On my last two Saturday rides I had seen this “Bike Lane” sign knocked down on the side of the road....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-20, 09:45 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,888
Posted By Straightblock

I was pleased today to meet forum member xiaoman1...

I was pleased today to meet forum member xiaoman1 and pass the Bertoni frame and a few extra bits to a good home. I still don't know what he looks like, though. I'll be watching for a build thread,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-20, 10:49 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,888
Posted By Straightblock

I got a goodie basket last week from a friend of...

I got a goodie basket last week from a friend of a friend whose age and health have ended his riding.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49877142187_148c94ac46_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iZtoFn)
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-19, 10:45 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,888
Posted By Straightblock

Both sides Italian, 36 x 24. I remeasured the...

Both sides Italian, 36 x 24. I remeasured the shell width with a caliper instead of a worn out tape measure, and it's closer to 68 mm.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-19, 08:17 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,888
Posted By Straightblock

Birthday catch! ...

Birthday catch!

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48939334462_c7476e1cce_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hyAT7E)

27 bike

That was the title of the Offerup ad with the picture above. The other...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-10, 06:42 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,888
Posted By Straightblock

Upgrade it with a Brooks! .

Upgrade it with a Brooks!

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-10, 09:07 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,888
Posted By Straightblock

Ouch! You might check with Calfee to see if they...

Ouch! You might check with Calfee to see if they can fix it. I doubt it's cheap but since it's sort of an heirloom, it might be worth it to you.

http://www.calfeedesign.com/howtosendrepair.htm
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-10, 11:39 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,888
Posted By Straightblock

Does it say Centurion on the frame or is it just...

Does it say Centurion on the frame or is it just on a stick-on chainstay protector?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-10, 09:35 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,888
Posted By Straightblock

Nice score, but as the saying goes, "Pictures, or...

Nice score, but as the saying goes, "Pictures, or it didn't happen." ;) I guess I'm not the only one who found a thrift store Serotta. Mine was 3 years ago:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-09, 11:52 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,888
Posted By Straightblock

Oh, jeez, I have to admit I had one almost like...

Oh, jeez, I have to admit I had one almost like it in middle school, but mine was a 5 speed. I was really hoping for something like a Continental, a U08 or maybe even a Raleigh Grand Prix, but my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-09, 05:25 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,888
Posted By Straightblock

Univega week? I ended a long dry spell with...

Univega week?

I ended a long dry spell with this $10 thrift store Univega Sportour. Tange Champion butted frame tubes, and overall in good shape other than rotted tires & brake hoods.

Not sure...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-09, 08:56 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,888
Posted By Straightblock

Wow! My wife tolerates my habit, but certainly...

Wow! My wife tolerates my habit, but certainly doesn't feed it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-09, 02:53 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,888
Posted By Straightblock

This guy has just what you want:...

This guy has just what you want: http://fresno.craigslist.org/bik/1278107104.html

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-09, 10:59 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,888
Posted By Straightblock

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3613/3421030261_e93...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3613/3421030261_e93c3acdb8_o.jpg


I love the pearl white. It's just about the same color as my Olmo, but in much better shape. Hopefully with vertical drops it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-09, 10:06 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,888
Posted By Straightblock

And now for something completely different... ...

And now for something completely different...

Today's curb finds:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3452/3317440663_c7a6908447.jpg

I did an out-and-back ride on the last third of Stage 4 of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-08, 05:08 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,888
Posted By Straightblock

One of my best & oldest friends/riding buddies...

One of my best & oldest friends/riding buddies gave me a Nuovo Record/Mavic MA40 wheelset that was gathering dust in his garage. Just the thing for my Motobecane Grand Touring that I've upgraded to...
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