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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-23, 03:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 548
Posted By Alexbaker67

Hey Rob, It looks to be a 60s to early 70s...

Hey Rob,

It looks to be a 60s to early 70s Torpado from Italy. They made a lot of fully chromed frames during that period at a number of levels. With stamped dropouts, this is probably at the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-23, 05:14 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,536
Posted By Alexbaker67

That is drop dead gorgeous!

That is drop dead gorgeous!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-22, 03:27 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 8,213
Posted By Alexbaker67

Mark - that was one of the best posts I’ve read...

Mark - that was one of the best posts I’ve read in quite a while. Just last night I was tempted to comment on the artistry of your fillet brazing. I have one of the early Discovery tandems that you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-22, 03:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 813
Posted By Alexbaker67

That is such a subtly elegant bike. Just perfect....

That is such a subtly elegant bike. Just perfect. Nice score!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-22, 01:31 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,166
Posted By Alexbaker67

Yeah… That pretty much sums up both the quality...

Yeah… That pretty much sums up both the quality of the bikes on display and my feelings about having to miss the event due to family commitments. I last saw Bob’s collection about 38 years ago when I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-22, 01:10 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,430
Posted By Alexbaker67

I love the Blackburn Stop Block… Brilliantly...

I love the Blackburn Stop Block… Brilliantly simple and effective, but I think they quit making them around the late 80s. I have two and wish I had bought a bunch more. Definitely a product worth...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-09-22, 03:17 AM
Replies: 1,250
Views: 130,792
Posted By Alexbaker67

I had a great transaction with BertoBerg on a...

I had a great transaction with BertoBerg on a Regina Super Leggera freewheel. Excellent packing and a very nice fellow.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-03-22, 08:36 PM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,977
Posted By Alexbaker67

You can say that again regarding the tightness of...

You can say that again regarding the tightness of those stock CST tires... I can't remember the last time I had such difficulty removing a clincher. After replacing the rubber bands with proper Velox...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-03-22, 03:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 286
Posted By Alexbaker67

PM sent!

PM sent!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-22, 02:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 840
Posted By Alexbaker67

That is really an impressive piece of artistry!...

That is really an impressive piece of artistry! Thanks for sharing your work.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-08-22, 01:32 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,977
Posted By Alexbaker67

indeed! A bathroom remodel and weekend away have...

indeed! A bathroom remodel and weekend away have taken up the past week, so I haven’t made the progress that I had intended. I will at least drop the fork and give the existing headset a repack.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-22, 03:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 569
Posted By Alexbaker67

Too true!

Too true!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-22, 02:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,125
Posted By Alexbaker67

That’s the ticket! A very nicely made product,...

That’s the ticket! A very nicely made product, too.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-29-22, 01:29 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,977
Posted By Alexbaker67

To follow up, I continued the unwrapping today,...

To follow up, I continued the unwrapping today, and I am pleasantly shocked by how nicely packed and assembled the bike appears to be. Good cable tension, ferules in all the right places, true...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-22, 02:32 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,437
Posted By Alexbaker67

Me, too! Makes me wish for a bit of time travel.

Me, too! Makes me wish for a bit of time travel.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-22, 01:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 569
Posted By Alexbaker67

There’s a whole section devoted to Schwinn...

There’s a whole section devoted to Schwinn lightweights over on the cabe, and I’ve had great luck with Velocals for replacement decals on one of my Super Sports. Good luck! Vintage Schwinns are a lot...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-28-22, 01:48 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,977
Posted By Alexbaker67

I just unpacked my black 53 cm version today. It...

I just unpacked my black 53 cm version today. It came very well packaged and undamaged. So far, the frame appears pretty well put together. I’ll update with photos once I’ve done an initial assembly....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-30-22, 06:51 PM
Replies: 1,250
Views: 130,792
Posted By Alexbaker67

I had a great transaction with member jadmt for...

I had a great transaction with member jadmt for his set of Super Champion/Specialized wheels with Criterium Setas. He was very responsive and easy to deal with, and did an exceptional job of packing...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-28-22, 01:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 908
Posted By Alexbaker67

Hey Jeff, that looks pretty FedEx-proof to...

Hey Jeff,

that looks pretty FedEx-proof to me! Thanks for taking the extra time to do such a good packing job. I look forward to receiving the wheels.

Cheers! - Alex
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-22, 01:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,533
Posted By Alexbaker67

Don’t forget the gold plated bottom bracket...

Don’t forget the gold plated bottom bracket spindle…
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-26-22, 01:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 908
Posted By Alexbaker67

Yes, indeed! Some of my favorite hubs of all time!

Yes, indeed! Some of my favorite hubs of all time!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-25-22, 01:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 908
Posted By Alexbaker67

PM sent.

PM sent.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-22, 01:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,139
Posted By Alexbaker67

Yeah - that's a pretty great site. The author has...

Yeah - that's a pretty great site. The author has a real eye for interesting bicycles and does a good job of researching and writing about her projects.

As for Meca Dural, as I understand it, they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-22, 02:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,139
Posted By Alexbaker67

Great Score!

That is a pretty amazing find! Those are very interesting frames in the relatively long history of French aluminum bicycle building - kind of the early precursor to the Vitus 979 that I am currently...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-22, 02:23 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,818
Posted By Alexbaker67

Frame is on the large side

That’s a decent price for what looks to be a pretty well kept old Raleigh, but it is almost certainly the 25 1/2” size of the bike (measured at the seat tube). The seller may well be going by the top...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-22, 02:23 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,437
Posted By Alexbaker67

That is such a beautiful bike…

That is such a beautiful bike…
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-21-22, 08:21 PM
Replies: 1,250
Views: 130,792
Posted By Alexbaker67

Smile Great Transaction with Force

A quick shoutout to Force for a fantastic experience in purchasing his lovely Motobecane Grand Record frameset and associated accessories. Everything arrived in perfect shape, and as others have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-22, 02:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 946
Posted By Alexbaker67

Absolutely beautiful and artistic build. The wood...

Absolutely beautiful and artistic build. The wood rims really complete the bike, but I think my favorite touch is that handlebar mounted stop watch… Congratulations!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-22, 02:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 781
Posted By Alexbaker67

It’s a beautiful and very period correct build of...

It’s a beautiful and very period correct build of a fine bicycle. I always appreciate the thoughtful approach that you take with your bicycles, and find a lot to admire and emulate in your posts....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-07-22, 03:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,259
Posted By Alexbaker67

Grand Record

PM sent on frame
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-22, 10:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,229
Posted By Alexbaker67

Good point! I forgot that we had a line on the...

Good point! I forgot that we had a line on the Italian Masis at the time.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-22, 03:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,229
Posted By Alexbaker67

The version that we had when I worked at Elliott...

The version that we had when I worked at Elliott Bay between 1984 and 1985 was priced at $895, if I recall correctly.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-20, 03:57 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,503
Posted By Alexbaker67

Ummmm... Messy shop?! That's a surgical ward. :-)...

Ummmm... Messy shop?! That's a surgical ward. :-)

That is going to be a stunning build. I love the pairing of frame and components modified by American master craftsman. Keep the photos coming!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-20, 01:45 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,957
Posted By Alexbaker67

I second that holy crap! Looks great - very nice...

I second that holy crap! Looks great - very nice work.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-20, 02:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,923
Posted By Alexbaker67

That is an absolutely gorgeous restoration! I'm...

That is an absolutely gorgeous restoration! I'm particularly fond of the contrasting gold fork, head tube and seat tube panels - very unique and striking.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-20, 01:39 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,125
Posted By Alexbaker67

That was a fantastic score! It looks just like...

That was a fantastic score! It looks just like mine did when I brought it home, but you paid $5 less. The frame cleaned up amazingly well with a fine wet sanding, polish and wax. It's definitely my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-20, 02:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,007
Posted By Alexbaker67

It does have a nice running dog on the chain...

It does have a nice running dog on the chain guard, though! Cool find, and it cleaned up very nicely.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-02-20, 02:00 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,969
Posted By Alexbaker67

Screaming deal for the parts alone, but I'm...

Screaming deal for the parts alone, but I'm seeing a distinct upward arc on the top tube coupled with extreme front wheel proximity to the down tube on the first photo, and what appears to be a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-20, 04:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,739
Posted By Alexbaker67

That's a beautifully set up and refined Super...

That's a beautifully set up and refined Super Sport... I wears it's updated originality very nicely!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-20, 05:39 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 12,052
Posted By Alexbaker67

That's the same dad who had to carry a firearm to...

That's the same dad who had to carry a firearm to grade school in Alaska to fend off the bears! Uphill in both directions, of course! :-)

Nice Rainier photo - I'm right with you on the 3 speed up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-20, 03:06 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 12,052
Posted By Alexbaker67

^ Yup! My dad rode his around Mt. Rainier back in...

^ Yup! My dad rode his around Mt. Rainier back in the 50s. I imagine he did a fair amount of standing up.

Great score - that will clean up beautifully, Kurt. I've lurked around here for years, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-20, 12:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,842
Posted By Alexbaker67

I'm going with a bottom bracket gyro...

I'm going with a bottom bracket gyro...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-20, 01:43 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 13,966
Posted By Alexbaker67

Exquisite work and very appropriate design. I...

Exquisite work and very appropriate design. I love seeing this kind of craftsmanship make a resurgence!
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