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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-24-24, 11:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 650
Posted By Robvolz

OK, this comment was not just made in jest, I...

OK, this comment was not just made in jest, I have stumbled upon some serious collector Colnagos, mostly by accident and have never paid what they were actually worth. Lucky I guess.

For...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 05:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 498
Posted By Robvolz

I had the suede ones, exactly as you have...

I had the suede ones, exactly as you have pictured on my Merckx for a week. It was like having a badger between your legs.

After a week, I replaced with a non-suede Rolls.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 895
Posted By Robvolz

As goldilocks said…… The 28s are too small....

As goldilocks said……

The 28s are too small. They look puny on such a large frame

The 35s are too big. They look out of place.

The 32s are prolly just right.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 640
Posted By Robvolz

Wowzers!! The English aren't known for...

Wowzers!!
The English aren't known for pantograph parts. Super cool!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 04:34 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 12,196
Posted By Robvolz

completely baffled that a custom Framebuilder in...

completely baffled that a custom Framebuilder in Japan would make a tandem considering tandems are illegal in Japan*

*apparently the law was changed 2 years ago. But still…..
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-20-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 853
Posted By Robvolz

damn auto spell. I know how to spell kirt...

damn auto spell.

I know how to spell kirt land

takes 3 attempts to get the Mac to accept it.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-19-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 853
Posted By Robvolz

since I have a buyer for the Kirkland Tour...

since I have a buyer for the Kirkland Tour Paks…..

I can do the sequoia for $400 Shipped.

Yes, side pulls.

Robert
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-19-24, 12:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 574
Posted By Robvolz

If I may ask…. What is this known to fit?

If I may ask….
What is this known to fit?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-18-24, 05:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 853
Posted By Robvolz

The co-op I help at has a specialized Sequoia...

The co-op I help at has a specialized Sequoia size 49 seat post

some would argue it’s one of the best designed all around touring frames ever. By Tim Neeman.

currently wearing Kirkland TourPaks...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-18-24, 05:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 425
Posted By Robvolz

They are hardly used, just a lil dust. Even the...

They are hardly used, just a lil dust. Even the plastic map reader is clear and pliable.

I was offered 100 for the set, but I really wanted them to stay with a bike. Unless somebody offers me more...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-17-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 425
Posted By Robvolz

Kirkland Tour Paks

The co-op I help has this 49cm sequoia with full Kirkland Paks in really nice condition

I tried to find a value for them on eBay, including sold, but I cannot find any examples.

Customer came...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 03:38 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,759
Posted By Robvolz

This is on a sequoia at the co-op love it ...

This is on a sequoia at the co-op

love it

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 377
Posted By Robvolz

I’m sure the list of builders that used Cinelli...

I’m sure the list of builders that used Cinelli BB is long and distinguished
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 377
Posted By Robvolz

Help ID this weirdness frame

If it was pursuit, I’d understsnd

but it is not

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 12:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 178
Posted By Robvolz

Do you mean 1970s in general? Or only something...

Do you mean 1970s in general? Or only something prior to 1974
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 633
Posted By Robvolz

I biked them there. They have a $50 minimum and I...

I biked them there. They have a $50 minimum and I found out later I could have added more parts to the order and still been within the $50 minimum.

They used to do all Chris King's work until...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-16-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 404
Posted By Robvolz

Some notes: I'm used to riding a tandem,...

Some notes:

I'm used to riding a tandem, often alone to meet a friend.

So I'm used to "Hey, you lost your buddy" as if we've never heard that before.

Plus the "I wanna ride!!" Which if I...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-16-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 404
Posted By Robvolz

The lonely ride home ...

The lonely ride home

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Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-16-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 404
Posted By Robvolz

Too much silly fun in Portland

Last weekend was the Ladds 500

500 laps around a traffic circle and you’ve done 100 miles.

This is not a race, this is a fun ride, where people do it on rollerskates, unicycles, tricycles, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 08:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 633
Posted By Robvolz

One click said, "That looks like "smut" to me, a...

One click said, "That looks like "smut" to me, a real deep layer of it.
Aluminium gets that way if bits of it in contact with steel are in an electrolytic (for de-rusting the steel) bath.
Zinc -...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 11:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 633
Posted By Robvolz

on the Cinelli bike!!

on the Cinelli bike!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 08:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 633
Posted By Robvolz

I've talked to them. That's GOLD PLATED!!

I've talked to them. That's GOLD PLATED!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 633
Posted By Robvolz

Anodizing Weirdness…..

A friend is building a vintage (lugged) style bike for the MADE show and asked if we could do something special for the components.

Coupled with meeting a guy at a wine event I was a panelist at,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 05:17 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,759
Posted By Robvolz

On the “his” of his and hers Cinelli, this hanger...

On the “his” of his and hers Cinelli, this hanger keeps swooping downward where the qr lever hits the seat stay

thats why the PO put a qr lever on for the seat bolt

glad yours works.

is it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 02:18 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,257
Posted By Robvolz

Kurt, find a local used medical supply store. ...

Kurt, find a local used medical supply store.

I took some of my dad's dental chairs in and was amazed at the cabinets available. Cheap too. Often with dividers in drawers.

example shown: It...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 12,196
Posted By Robvolz

/\ with shoes it seems wow, great price.

/\ with shoes it seems

wow, great price.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 03:04 PM
Replies: 793
Views: 95,607
Posted By Robvolz

Ok white port is hard to find here in the USA....

Ok
white port is hard to find here in the USA. Even alcohol centric Portland Oregon.

but, when I toured Portugal (north to south) the average low ish alcohol cocktail was white port, tonic and a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 186
Posted By Robvolz

More C&V ...

More C&V
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 186
Posted By Robvolz

The ride begins. Chaos ensues. ...

The ride begins. Chaos ensues.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 12:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 186
Posted By Robvolz

Before the ride began, I saw many classic bikes. ...

Before the ride began, I saw many classic bikes.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 186
Posted By Robvolz

The ride officially starts at 10 but I...

The ride officially starts at 10

but I needed some practice so I rode single for a dozen laps to get a proper feel.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 186
Posted By Robvolz

Ladd’s 500 in Portland OR

The slogan is “Let’s do something really stupid”

Portland is mostly a grid street pattern. The two anomalies are Laurelhurst, (concentric circles) and Ladd’s Addition (diagonal streets surrounding...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 344
Posted By Robvolz

its drilled for the campy portocanto. So 1977-82?...

its drilled for the campy portocanto. So 1977-82?

I have NOS matched gold silca pump for that frame.

Where are you located?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 82,561
Posted By Robvolz

Two more: ...

Two more:

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1242/img_5121_3c4ecaa2a6a6030acd0183889911439f095184ec.jpeg
Japanese market Bridgestone $75 53 cm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 04:05 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 82,561
Posted By Robvolz

My buddy Bob at City Bikes Co-op in Portland is...

My buddy Bob at City Bikes Co-op in Portland is overloaded with frames. Blowing them out!!

take a look see: ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 424
Posted By Robvolz

too small for me!! it’s at the NW Hub co-op ...

too small for me!!

it’s at the NW Hub co-op

im starting a fun newsletter with some history.

this will be sold, with accurate info thanks to all.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,836
Posted By Robvolz

I apologize if this is redundant info… the...

I apologize if this is redundant info…

the Nitto stems,
the dynamic is normal geometry like you’d expect

the dynamic 2 has a great upward slope, for a more relaxed ride.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 424
Posted By Robvolz

Also, I thought this was an 82 based on only one...

Also, I thought this was an 82 based on only one set of water bottle cage bosses, or maybe that rule is only for the expedition
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 424
Posted By Robvolz

Not sure why pic didn’t post… ...

Not sure why pic didn’t post…

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-12-24, 02:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 521
Posted By Robvolz

I’m sure you meant Regina America freewheel ...

I’m sure you meant Regina America freewheel

good deal!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 424
Posted By Robvolz

Yes, I know. Voice to text liked Noonan better...

Yes, I know. Voice to text liked Noonan better and I can’t fix it in edit.

but, here are the bb numbers if that helps
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 424
Posted By Robvolz

Who made the Tim Noonan sequoias?

I thought the Merz era brought in 3Rensho.

where would the Neeman been built?
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-11-24, 10:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 855
Posted By Robvolz

so what is the size???

so what is the size???
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-11-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 855
Posted By Robvolz

would it fit a person with a 32" inseam?

would it fit a person with a 32" inseam?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 09:30 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 82,561
Posted By Robvolz

Also, someone really tall is no longer with us. ...

Also, someone really tall is no longer with us.

but, check these tall boys out!!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 09:26 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 82,561
Posted By Robvolz

Ok, that specialized really cleaned up. And check...

Ok, that specialized really cleaned up. And check out the Tim Neeman sticker!!

first gen!!...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-10-24, 09:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 530
Posted By Robvolz

If I may ask why 40 h? Is it for a tandem? ...

If I may ask why 40 h?

Is it for a tandem?

My co-op has many normandy hubs, none 40, plenty of 36

Robert
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 10:27 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,962
Posted By Robvolz

Sounds like I should get rid of my 175 campy...

Sounds like I should get rid of my 175 campy Strada, from before date stamps. (1968-1973)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 01:01 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,962
Posted By Robvolz

Crank length rule of thumb? (Toe?)

I’m 5’8”, sometimes 5’9” depending on which convenience store I walk out of.

Most my bikes have the default 170 campy cranks

I Was going though the crank drawer and noticed some 172.5 sets and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 458
Posted By Robvolz

its a colnago master ibex

its a colnago master ibex
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