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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-22-24, 09:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 248
Posted By BMC_Kid

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 06:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 637
Posted By BMC_Kid

Another superb build! Love the colors of the...

Another superb build! Love the colors of the frame, set off with the gorgeous chromed lug work. What a beautiful frame to hang those wonderful Campy components. Enjoy it and ride in good health!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 11:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 640
Posted By BMC_Kid

All done! Here’s the build specs: 11-speed...

All done! Here’s the build specs:
11-speed Super Record controllers and rear derailleur
11-speed Athena crankset and front derailleur
10-speed Athena brake set
Super Record fluted seatpost...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 08:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 640
Posted By BMC_Kid

Finished wrapping the handlebars, installed the...

Finished wrapping the handlebars, installed the headset, BB cups and crankset this morning.

This is a first for me, tan handlebar wrap as all my other bikes have either black or white. Going for a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 489
Posted By BMC_Kid

I think I’d go crazy watching these cyclists...

I think I’d go crazy watching these cyclists going around and around, beer would definitely make it easier. I do know that my wife’s cat would love it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,199
Posted By BMC_Kid

I like this, you’ve inspired me to identify and...

I like this, you’ve inspired me to identify and inventory all my parts. Putting this on my to-do list for this weekend!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 10:11 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,199
Posted By BMC_Kid

I like these, going to see about getting a few...

I like these, going to see about getting a few for my small parts. For my large parts, I just use cheap plastic containers I bought from Lowe’s.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,098,938
Posted By BMC_Kid

Interesting but are you planning to modernize...

Interesting but are you planning to modernize with STI or Ergo shifters?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 640
Posted By BMC_Kid

Well, I got the frame today and it is...

Well, I got the frame today and it is spectacular. I will need to get some photos of it tomorrow in the sunlight.

I bought this frame off eBay and the photos and description were pretty...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,056
Posted By BMC_Kid

It’s official… ...

It’s official…

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 12:49 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,056
Posted By BMC_Kid

Exactly. This post started out questioning the...

Exactly. This post started out questioning the reasoning for lack of desire for the higher end Japanese bikes from the 70s and 80s and it is generally not “Because of ****ed up attitudes”. It had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,056
Posted By BMC_Kid

. :roflmao:

. :roflmao:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,056
Posted By BMC_Kid

No, it had very little to do with attitudes and...

No, it had very little to do with attitudes and more like history. European and American builders had many years and even generations of frame-building under their belt at the highest level of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 02:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 640
Posted By BMC_Kid

Beautiful bike, gorgeous car, and yes, it is a...

Beautiful bike, gorgeous car, and yes, it is a multi-stage paint, basically a candy paint. My painter assured me that he could replicate this stunning finish, so it will be interesting to see how...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 12:43 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,056
Posted By BMC_Kid

Same here, that bright blue especially is...

Same here, that bright blue especially is striking. I bet they were easily picked out in the pelotons in Europe back in the day.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 12:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 640
Posted By BMC_Kid

I entrusted the last two frames to Spectrum...

I entrusted the last two frames to Spectrum Powder Coating in Colorado Springs for powder coating. However, I later discovered that Spectrum had changed hands and relocated to Boulder. Unfortunately,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-30-24, 11:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 787
Posted By BMC_Kid

That would be an awesome combination.

That would be an awesome combination.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-30-24, 11:02 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,792
Posted By BMC_Kid

Those wooden rollers are awesome! Would make for...

Those wooden rollers are awesome! Would make for a great wall hanger.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 640
Posted By BMC_Kid

I’ve seen that Yellow and thought it looked very...

I’ve seen that Yellow and thought it looked very close to a buddy’s Colnago. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 640
Posted By BMC_Kid

Picchio Special

I swear, this will be my last restoration. This one is incoming from the painter this next week just in time for my annual spring home coming.

I’ve always lusted after a Picchio since the time I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 07:49 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,974
Posted By BMC_Kid

Actually, the bike shop I bought my bike from...

Actually, the bike shop I bought my bike from sold these as framesets, not complete bikes. I still remember when I picked out the Pro at the time next to a comparable Team frame because that was all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 06:51 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,974
Posted By BMC_Kid

The only bikes I have that would be close to...

The only bikes I have that would be close to L'Eroica compliant are my 1983 Pro and Team Miyatas but since they both have contemporary aero Dura-Ace AX brakes and levers, they are not eligible. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,098,938
Posted By BMC_Kid

Beautiful bike!

Beautiful bike!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-24, 02:50 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,098,938
Posted By BMC_Kid

Very nice, ride in good health! I prefer the...

Very nice, ride in good health! I prefer the shape of modern Campy levers and style of components over Shimano but like your example, I have been modernizing most of the bikes in my rotation to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,353
Posted By BMC_Kid

You probably should post in the Classic and...

You probably should post in the Classic and Vintage sales page with an asking price.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-06-24, 08:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 497
Posted By BMC_Kid

I wonder if you could cut down the headtube and...

I wonder if you could cut down the headtube and fork to make it more "normal" sized?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-24, 03:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,154
Posted By BMC_Kid

If going for a "Ferarri" red, you might want to...

If going for a "Ferarri" red, you might want to do some research into the exact shade you are looking for. At last count, I believe there are over 40 different "Ferarri" reds out there. Maybe narrow...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-29-24, 02:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 438
Posted By BMC_Kid

If someone were to break into my house, I would...

If someone were to break into my house, I would hope they'd take my least valuable stuff... beginning with my bikes!

Please leave my gold, silver, watches, and guns. Take the bikes!

Sorry,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-28-24, 06:37 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,729
Posted By BMC_Kid

You're going to sell a bike given to you, to your...

You're going to sell a bike given to you, to your father? To each their own I guess.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-15-24, 02:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 570
Posted By BMC_Kid

Pretty frame. I always get nervous when people...

Pretty frame. I always get nervous when people clamp their bikes by the top tube. If they have previously clamped a skinny tubed frame and then go onto clamping something oversized and forget to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,257
Posted By BMC_Kid

Very nice build. I am building up a couple sets...

Very nice build. I am building up a couple sets of wheels using the same H+Son Archetype rims. Thanks for the tip on removing the logos. :thumb:
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-09-24, 06:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 771
Posted By BMC_Kid

Very nice! Good luck with the sale. Nice also...

Very nice! Good luck with the sale. Nice also that it has the uber-rare Dura Ace AX handlebars. You seldom see those.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,010
Posted By BMC_Kid

I am working on restoring a later Picchio with...

I am working on restoring a later Picchio with internal routed rear brake. I just got two sets of decals and am not happy with either set so I’ve been looking at whatever photos I can find. I think...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-05-24, 12:51 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,909
Posted By BMC_Kid

There's much more history out there but here's...

There's much more history out there but here's some background on KOGA-Miyata, essentially a joint venture back in the day between the two companies.

KOGA History...
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
02-03-24, 11:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,969
Posted By BMC_Kid

Beautiful bike. It will make a retro-mod. I’m a...

Beautiful bike. It will make a retro-mod. I’m a big fan of taking these old frames and bringing them into the current world with the addition of a nice modern group. My favorite has to be the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-29-24, 07:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,009
Posted By BMC_Kid

Also, I don't see those folks of the more recent...

Also, I don't see those folks of the more recent generations having the disposable income to be spending on old bikes. There will always be the outlier who has excess funds to buy whatever they want...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-25-24, 12:15 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,909
Posted By BMC_Kid

Those shifter bosses definitely make it easier to...

Those shifter bosses definitely make it easier to retro-mod the frame with modern control levers.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-24-24, 12:35 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,909
Posted By BMC_Kid

I've got an '81 Team frame available, with or...

I've got an '81 Team frame available, with or without a full NOS AX group. :thumb: However lately, I've been thinking of building it up and adding it to my Miyata stable...
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-24, 05:18 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,318
Posted By BMC_Kid

No, they sure are not. The growth outside Austin...

No, they sure are not. The growth outside Austin has been insane. How old is that photo? I live in San Antonio and thankfully just a 30 minute ride from my house I am on roads that still look like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 575
Posted By BMC_Kid

Both of my 1983 Miyatas, Team and Pro have the...

Both of my 1983 Miyatas, Team and Pro have the Dura-Ace AX HD-7300 bars along with matching stems.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-18-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,909
Posted By BMC_Kid

There were no differences between ‘82 and ‘83...

There were no differences between ‘82 and ‘83 Pro-Miyata frames. Both fully chromed frames used the exact same tubing with top mounted downtube shifter bosses. I have original sets of the decals and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-18-24, 01:53 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,909
Posted By BMC_Kid

Very nice Pro-Miyata! Looks like it is all...

Very nice Pro-Miyata! Looks like it is all original and in very nice condition. Hope you get what you are asking for it. That would mean it is going to someone who appreciates it and will give it a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-24, 06:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,264
Posted By BMC_Kid

Winter, the best riding season in Bahrain. Going...

Winter, the best riding season in Bahrain. Going on three years here now and although it doesn’t quite make up for the brutal summers, all in all, the weather is not too dissimilar to south Texas....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-09-24, 11:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,993
Posted By BMC_Kid

As someone who grew up in the early '80s and who...

As someone who grew up in the early '80s and who still keeps and rides vintage '80s bikes, I would have no interest in something this old. Most of my collecting buddies are the same, bikes from the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-03-24, 01:05 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,098,938
Posted By BMC_Kid

How much wheel clearance is on those brakes?...

How much wheel clearance is on those brakes? Doesn't look like you have any room to spare.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-23, 01:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 709
Posted By BMC_Kid

Nicely done. An improvement over the original and...

Nicely done. An improvement over the original and still in keeping with the period.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-23, 04:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 660
Posted By BMC_Kid

How do you like the way it rides? I remember back...

How do you like the way it rides? I remember back in the day taking one out and it seemed a very harsh ride compared to my ‘95 Quattro Assi Easton Elite.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-21-23, 12:41 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,126
Posted By BMC_Kid

Racing frames are not ideal for converting into...

Racing frames are not ideal for converting into workaday commuter bikes. They will get you from point A to B, but come with inherent constraints due to the racing geometries. I have one bike that I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-18-23, 09:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,482
Posted By BMC_Kid

:roflmao:

:roflmao:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-18-23, 04:09 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,482
Posted By BMC_Kid

Sure, sounds like a great idea. Make it a monthly...

Sure, sounds like a great idea. Make it a monthly subscription for the best braking with regular system updates. Do you want the best braking possible? That's a $5 per month subscription. You don't...
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