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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-30-23, 01:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 175
Posted By Robvolz

Merz, tall.

$1,200. Size 65 CTC.

A guy bought this, paid for it, then after several months of trying to contact him and no answer, we refunded his $$$.

offered again, Merz touring frame plus fork.
Campy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-23, 09:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 430
Posted By Robvolz

The Cat is away, us mice will play….

Sweetie is in DC for a conference all week.

I live in Portland. Home of many distractions, from food carts to strip club.

Left to my own devices, I did what any C&V cyclist would do.

I...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-28-23, 05:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 518
Posted By Robvolz

196??s bottechia. Size 56

$500
A bit of a mish mash of parts, yes,
campy hubs, both front and rear derailers, shift levers and pedals

rigida rims
universal brake on the rear, no name on the front
superbe brake levers...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-23, 12:08 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,027
Posted By Robvolz

when did recessing brake bolts become a thing? and more...

It's helpful to know certain things when trying to date a bike.

Like:
what year did bolt on front derailleurs begin?
when did top tube cable guides begin?
When did braze-on shift bosses...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-23, 12:03 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 872
Posted By Robvolz

1968 Cinelli 1973 Cinelli 1984 Colnago 1975...

1968 Cinelli
1973 Cinelli
1984 Colnago
1975 Colnago
1983 Merckx
1972 mercedes
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-27-23, 01:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 442
Posted By Robvolz

weimaraner. Not for sale.

weimaraner. Not for sale.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-27-23, 12:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 442
Posted By Robvolz

1973 DeRosa frame plus fork size 54ctc

$900

this is the bike I found in Missouri. I had it dipped, sent to a painter, then after 1.5 years, could not take the lack of progress and had it sent back.

I have pics from before and after...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-23, 05:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,316
Posted By Robvolz

I do have a BB re-facer that I will loan locally...

I do have a BB re-facer that I will loan locally and in my presence.
Robert

PS, perferably with beer in hand.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-23, 05:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 352
Posted By Robvolz

In 1978 the super added the panto on the...

In 1978 the super added the panto on the seat-stays. In 1981, they switched from over the BB cable routing to under the BB routing. You bike is somewhere in between there!

Handsome frame too!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-23, 08:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,316
Posted By Robvolz

I agree with Gugie. hair shirt on. if...

I agree with Gugie.

hair shirt on.

if the moderators would please remove my snarky posts, so we can get back to helping out one another.

Also, knowing he is in PA, and I have connections...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-22-23, 06:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 258
Posted By Robvolz

I have spare wedges!! found a glass baby jar...

I have spare wedges!!

found a glass baby jar of them. The kids (THE KIDS) were about to toss in metal and glass recycling.

KIDS: what’s this??
MORE KIDS: dunno, I’m making a tick tock video....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-23, 06:05 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,060
Posted By Robvolz

Perfect for Cino!!!!! ...

Perfect for Cino!!!!!


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-23, 02:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 561
Posted By Robvolz

The shipping is not as bad as SOMA’s sale. $15...

The shipping is not as bad as SOMA’s sale. $15 min. For a flat part!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-23, 03:49 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,060
Posted By Robvolz

I pulled the cable a some needle nose. not...

I pulled the cable a some needle nose.

not a full pull, but enough if there was movement….

nothing
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-21-23, 03:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 995
Posted By Robvolz

Still available

Still available
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-21-23, 09:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 995
Posted By Robvolz

Looks like I need to remove this from the market....

Looks like I need to remove this from the market. I can’t with a good conscious, sell a bike with a Cinelli stem this pinched on a Cinelli handlebar.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-20-23, 12:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 995
Posted By Robvolz

ctc i know Raleigh uses inches ill take a...

ctc
i know Raleigh uses inches

ill take a pic of the tape, from the center of the crank up the seatpost
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-20-23, 09:50 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 995
Posted By Robvolz

Raleigh USA Reynolds 753 bike or frame size 51 (not 52)

Note: size is 51 CTC
$500 as bike
$350 as frame (including headset, BB and seatpost bolt, as one should. Fight me on this simple courtesy)

This was raced by one of Oregon’s top racers until...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-23, 03:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 433
Posted By Robvolz

Red rocks is where I ended up. No bike, but...

Red rocks is where I ended up. No bike, but pretty drive and saw some wild burros.

bouldering is what I did to work off the Krug I was pouring. (One for you, one for me).

Not to bemoan the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-23, 03:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 433
Posted By Robvolz

the traffic on the strip is horrific. Some of...

the traffic on the strip is horrific. Some of those cars were whipping around at 200mph!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-18-23, 10:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 433
Posted By Robvolz

Anything C&V in Vegas?

I got the last min call.

Go to the FBO. Fly to vegas. F1 needs sommeliers.

After this nonsense, I will need to decompress with some bins.

anything?

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-18-23, 06:39 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,296
Posted By Robvolz

Wow!! supercool thread love this

Wow!!

supercool thread

love this
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-17-23, 03:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,183
Posted By Robvolz

Former racer came in. Raleigh 753, number hanger

It is a mismatch of parts, but he explained that as a racer, he wasn’t concerned about making sure every part matched. The cranks are original, Durace, derailers, Shimano, 600 brakes, Cinelli...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-23, 03:23 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 13,308
Posted By Robvolz

Now I lay me down to sleep. I pray to God they...

Now I lay me down to sleep.
I pray to God they let this thread die.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-16-23, 01:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 395
Posted By Robvolz

I found a "Darius" patch that fits over the...

I found a "Darius" patch that fits over the "KURT" patch if your name is Darius….winner!!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-16-23, 01:56 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,138
Posted By Robvolz

sold!!! beer time.

sold!!!

beer time.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-23, 01:51 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,455
Posted By Robvolz

good news. Frame and parts no longer...

good news.
Frame and parts no longer available.

Is it too early for a beer on a non-riding day?

Big shout out for the tip on drilling out the yoke on the center-pull dia-comps to fit over...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-15-23, 10:52 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,138
Posted By Robvolz

I threw a bunch of parts on it. The right stem,...

I threw a bunch of parts on it. The right stem, cranks and seatpost for sure. Plus the sunshine (who?) hubs/alloy rims.

others are the correct brands, maybe not exactly as original.

I did my...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-15-23, 08:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 143
Posted By Robvolz

Gianni Motta by 3ttt new old stock

$180 shipped conus.


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Size 110...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-23, 06:27 PM
Replies: 81,058
Views: 13,363,990
Posted By Robvolz

I know exactly who is looking for these neon...

I know exactly who is looking for these neon seats!!

this guy!!


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-23, 06:24 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,455
Posted By Robvolz

Centurion pro-tour bike…what group would have been stock?

It has Suntour drop-outs.

It did not sell as a frame and fork, I thought I would rummage up the proper bits and build it as a complete bike.

I know very little about Japanese groups from the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-14-23, 05:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 395
Posted By Robvolz

Vintage LA wheelman large Jersey (perfect if you spell Jeff w/2 “Fs”)

Double century patch on one arm
W.W. (Pre-internet) patch on the other
pockets in the front for your halt dog spray, or fluffer-nutter sandwiches*
Pockets on the back for cell phone and water...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-23, 11:11 AM
Replies: 334
Views: 13,308
Posted By Robvolz

^^^^^^ ME ^^^^^^^ I met the man at Powells....

^^^^^^ ME ^^^^^^^

I met the man at Powells. I thought his back story was interesting. This is all my fault.

Feel free to not buy me a beer at the next outing we all get together.


PS: I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-23, 03:49 AM
Replies: 81,058
Views: 13,363,990
Posted By Robvolz

$60 Windsor frame and fork!! ...

$60 Windsor frame and fork!!

https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/bop/d/oregon-city-70s-windsor-professional-or/7684410134.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-23, 01:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 383
Posted By Robvolz

Hoping with the additional brakes already...

Hoping with the additional brakes already installed, there might be some more interest in this bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-23, 11:50 AM
Replies: 334
Views: 13,308
Posted By Robvolz

I'm not illiterate. My parents were married!

I'm not illiterate. My parents were married!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-23, 08:21 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,673
Posted By Robvolz

A post like this and people will wonder if you...

A post like this and people will wonder if you are being serious.

MASI was considered one of the 4 tailors, experts in framebuilding along w Cino Cinelli, Ernesto Colnago and Ugo DeRosa

much...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-23, 05:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 355
Posted By Robvolz

not those, but I have bought from them in the...

not those, but I have bought from them in the past. Fast shipping and good items.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-23, 06:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 522
Posted By Robvolz

cranks don't line up. Stem way past min insertion...

cranks don't line up. Stem way past min insertion point. Cheap saddle slammed.

G.M. have panto on the frame on the seat-stay eyes, by the BB and headset, plus forks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-23, 05:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 647
Posted By Robvolz

Ive been 3X. Stunning place and wonderful people....

Ive been 3X. Stunning place and wonderful people.

Intersting fact: all their fish is imported from Japan. Why?

Castro doesn't like boats
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-09-23, 12:00 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,138
Posted By Robvolz

Sale pending

Sale pending
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-08-23, 10:03 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,138
Posted By Robvolz

Sadly I needed two hands. couldn’t take...

Sadly I needed two hands.

couldn’t take pics.

I was quick to remove it from sale once it was pointed out there was a flaw.

no way would I say something was done and not actually do it....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-08-23, 07:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 280
Posted By Robvolz

Bob, Jackson, Freeman, Ford, size 58, CTC

$500 shipped
take 25
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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-08-23, 06:55 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,138
Posted By Robvolz

Fixed

this was annoyingly easy, I can’t believe I had people telling me not to do this.

We remove the fork,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-23, 11:01 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,417
Posted By Robvolz

I have not been shy about my dislike for the...

I have not been shy about my dislike for the paint on that tandem.

I keep thinking how good it would look in Saronni red. Repainting it would be a nice winter project, except local painters take...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-23, 09:34 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,417
Posted By Robvolz

What to do, when a grail bike is the (gasp) wrong color.

I’ve wanted the tripod of local hand crafted bikes.

Coming from Portland, that means the team behind Strawberry Cycles. Andy Newberry, Jim Merz and Mark DiNucci.

Recently I found the last leg....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-23, 06:39 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 13,308
Posted By Robvolz

I never imagined any conversation with fellow...

I never imagined any conversation with fellow classic and vintage enthusiasts would have gone this array.

of course we don’t all share the same sense of humor

but we should all show mutual...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-23, 08:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 331
Posted By Robvolz

I will admit to zero experience with those rings,...

I will admit to zero experience with those rings, but, Sugino rings are the same size as campy and co-ops tend to have piles of them.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-23, 08:01 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 13,308
Posted By Robvolz

prince. Valiant. Had me in stitches this morning.

prince. Valiant. Had me in stitches this morning.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-23, 07:59 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 6,267
Posted By Robvolz

Mail came. I ordered this so long ago, I...

Mail came.

I ordered this so long ago, I completely forgot about it. A panto’d silca frame pump in gold, with Derosa embossed on the side.

while it has more patina than my frame, I think it...
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