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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-24, 07:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,359
Posted By majmt

I put these 1st gen DuraAce levers on my wife’s...

I put these 1st gen DuraAce levers on my wife’s Cino bike. I think they’re more of a touring set and they’re very nice. I even found the correct hoods. Not great for hard stops but they do help her...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-24, 09:00 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,559
Posted By majmt

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 821
Posted By majmt

Here is a great example of bike...

Here is a great example of bike photo-documentation.

1972 Masi (http://www.raydobbins.com/ebay/bike-masi/bike-masi.htm)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-23, 04:46 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,387
Posted By majmt

I try to avoid FB as well but the Vintage Masi...

I try to avoid FB as well but the Vintage Masi Bicycle Enthusiasts group has good content. I was drawn in there earlier when I was dealing on that rusty old GC. Several aficionados including Simone...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-23, 04:11 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,387
Posted By majmt

I put on my hazmat gear and logged into a similar...

I put on my hazmat gear and logged into a similar thread on Facebook. Apparently, the listed bike is not a Pelà per Simone D’Urbino.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-23, 02:05 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,387
Posted By majmt

FWIW and as near as I can tell (not knowing...

FWIW and as near as I can tell (not knowing Italian), the seller for this listing has been on eBay since 2009 with 100% positive feedback from 142 transactions - mostly as a buyer. It is an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-23, 09:41 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,387
Posted By majmt

From the eBay listing. ...

From the eBay listing.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-23, 02:22 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,387
Posted By majmt

Could it be a Pelà? ...

Could it be a Pelà?

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-23, 07:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,774
Posted By majmt

When mounting 35c Gravel King slicks on my wife’s...

When mounting 35c Gravel King slicks on my wife’s bike with Mavic MA rims (20.5mm OD), I used levers, a Koolstop, a Park TL-10, soapy water, and a friend. I just used strapping tape on the rims....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-23, 05:39 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,511
Posted By majmt

Looks like your bike is already in the Italian...

Looks like your bike is already in the Italian registry on the Hovey site.

Masi Registry Italy (http://bhovey.com/Masi/MasiItaly.htm)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-23, 11:01 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,374
Posted By majmt

Whatever you do with it, I’d advise against...

Whatever you do with it, I’d advise against running a long bolt through it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-23, 10:30 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,618
Posted By majmt

It’s a beautiful ride with good folks…………you...

It’s a beautiful ride with good folks…………you won’t be solo.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-23, 12:35 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,637
Posted By majmt

Thanks for that info, I was wondering if the lack...

Thanks for that info, I was wondering if the lack of a signature transfer was peculiar. With all of the precise framework, attention to detail, and placement of every other decal, how could they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-23, 08:01 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,734
Posted By majmt

Did the booze cost more than the bike?

Did the booze cost more than the bike?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-23, 09:15 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,026
Posted By majmt

I only have one.😒 ...

I only have one.😒

https://live.staticflickr.com/8099/8670102972_ed69f7ae99_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ed9xy1)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-23, 06:42 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 5,038
Posted By majmt

I’m glad you said that, but still I think that...

I’m glad you said that, but still I think that I’m winner of the stoopid-money-booby-prize. I gladly spent $2,100 (and would do it again) for this crusty beauty. Late 1970 or early 1971. Has the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-23, 08:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 606
Posted By majmt

Teddy bears are notorious litterbugs.

Teddy bears are notorious litterbugs.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-07-23, 02:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,066
Posted By majmt

If there is no clicking, you might need to check...

If there is no clicking, you might need to check if the pawls, springs, and/or ratchet teeth in the free-hub (freewheel) are gunked up with old lube. Could need cleaning or replacing. Dribbling in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-23, 05:20 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,071
Posted By majmt

Sometimes, a saddle is just a saddle. :rolleyes: ...

Sometimes, a saddle is just a saddle. :rolleyes:

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-03-23, 10:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 576
Posted By majmt

Oooops. Meant to post this in the “What Is It...

Oooops. Meant to post this in the “What Is It Worth” sub forum.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-03-23, 10:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 576
Posted By majmt

Brooks Professional Select

Came off a bike I picked up a few years ago. I understand it might be kind of rare. Well traveled but still hard as a rock. Thinking of using it.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-23, 05:03 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,637
Posted By majmt

Looking at it from inside the head tube, it looks...

Looking at it from inside the head tube, it looks like it has been pounded out before - maybe using a screw driver or chisel...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-23, 04:19 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,637
Posted By majmt

Yep, that was a sobering thread - glad you dodged...

Yep, that was a sobering thread - glad you dodged a bullet there. Just curious if you checked to see if you could hear any loose crud or rust debris rattling around in the other blade after the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-23, 06:46 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,637
Posted By majmt

A relatively cheap bore scope ...

A relatively cheap bore scope
https://www.ralcam-borescope.com/products/hot-products/articulating-borescope-5.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-23, 05:22 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,637
Posted By majmt

Thanks, that was just some flaking paint. ...

Thanks, that was just some flaking paint.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-23, 11:06 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,637
Posted By majmt

Considering some of the recent rust themed...

Considering some of the recent rust themed threads here, I bore scoped the frame internals as much as I could. Looks mostly like surface rust and flaking. Also looks like some areas may have been...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-23, 10:35 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,637
Posted By majmt

I’ve been able to spend a bit more time checking...

I’ve been able to spend a bit more time checking out this bike. I really appreciate the input regarding repainting but, for now, I think I’ll just try to stabilize the rust and keep the original...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-23, 06:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 800
Posted By majmt

Both times I bought a “local pick-up” bike off of...

Both times I bought a “local pick-up” bike off of eBay, the sellers were willing to drop the bikes off at a LBS for packing and shipping. I made sure to confirm that it would be OK before hitting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-23, 03:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 867
Posted By majmt

in the interest of cross-pollination of cycle...

in the interest of cross-pollination of cycle forums, this is some good guidance……
https://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=1288
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-23, 07:38 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,637
Posted By majmt

Dang that software time-out, I’m sure I’m missing...

Dang that software time-out, I’m sure I’m missing out on some great wisdom there. Simone said that R means “riverniciato” so repainted. I haven’t pulled the fork or BB yet but the seller said there...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-23, 07:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 593
Posted By majmt

One of the most beautiful bikes - the black and...

One of the most beautiful bikes - the black and red ones especially so.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-23, 06:41 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,637
Posted By majmt

A few more detail shots. Sorry if these posts...

A few more detail shots. Sorry if these posts are too pic heavy.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-23, 06:10 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,637
Posted By majmt

No “Faliero” signature transfer. No bike shop...

No “Faliero” signature transfer. No bike shop sticker either.
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2194_9f2c24c38fbd01ad98523b915654ccc65f92a42b.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-23, 05:58 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,637
Posted By majmt

Early Italian Masi GC

I just received this likely 1st generation Italian GC that I’d like to learn more about it. It has a generous patina and is a near-twin to a pristine early Carlsbad GC that I picked up few years ago....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-23, 09:27 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,657
Posted By majmt

For a taught enough connection to flick the bell,...

For a taught enough connection to flick the bell, seems like you’d need to move the bell from the stem onto the frame somewhere - maybe where the FD would mount. Otherwise, you’d need some sort of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-23, 06:44 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,837
Posted By majmt

How many women made the ride this year?

How many women made the ride this year?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-23, 10:37 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,837
Posted By majmt

Yep, after the martini stop, I followed him down...

Yep, after the martini stop, I followed him down the final few miles to the finish last year. Much respect and admiration watching him fly down the road on his fixie w/ feet off the pedals.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-23, 01:04 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,837
Posted By majmt

Were you riding your DeRosa fixie again?

Were you riding your DeRosa fixie again?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-23, 02:48 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 9,380
Posted By majmt

Missing Cino this year is like having to to stay...

Missing Cino this year is like having to to stay home and go to summer school while all the smart kids get to go to camp and have fun.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-23, 07:13 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 9,380
Posted By majmt

Nice! Are the front brake pads right? ……You’ll...

Nice! Are the front brake pads right?
……You’ll probably need them.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-23, 04:37 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 9,380
Posted By majmt

Sorry to hear that Jim but it looks like we won’t...

Sorry to hear that Jim but it looks like we won’t be riding this year either - still registered but too much stuff going on. Hopefully, we can still get the cool Cino jerseys though.

If you make...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-23, 11:47 AM
Replies: 3,260
Views: 635,753
Posted By majmt

The Sun River Game Range - just up the road from...

The Sun River Game Range - just up the road from our get-away.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-23, 03:43 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,808
Posted By majmt

Dodged a bullet there. Was it metal fatigue or...

Dodged a bullet there. Was it metal fatigue or do you know if the fork ever took a major hit or if it carried heavy touring bags?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-23, 11:05 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,105
Posted By majmt

Was this from the original listing? ———————- ...

Was this from the original listing?
———————-
“This bike has been damaged in the past and repaired, an is not fully original. I purchased this bike several years ago in a repaired state, so I do not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-23, 10:19 PM
Replies: 21,711
Views: 3,063,321
Posted By majmt

Great write-up botty kayer I love this...

Great write-up botty kayer

I love this thread.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-23, 09:49 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 9,380
Posted By majmt

Sorry to hear but you two might have twin x-rays.

Sorry to hear but you two might have twin x-rays.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-23, 07:14 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,548
Posted By majmt

For your consideration, a classic lugged-steel...

For your consideration, a classic lugged-steel fast-touring bike with only minor mods could cover all of the ground you described young Jedi. Fast on the road and solid on gravel and trails. I have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-23, 06:15 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,564
Posted By majmt

Here’s a shot of the Continental Gran Prix...

Here’s a shot of the Continental Gran Prix Classic next another classic tire. Didn’t know the Continentals were discontinued but I thought I saw a sale for them somewhere recently.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-23, 02:04 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 9,380
Posted By majmt

FWIW, I've had very good luck with a Deer Head FD...

FWIW, I've had very good luck with a Deer Head FD shifting over a DA 1st gen crank with a TA triplizer for a 52-39-30 spread. Doubt there'd be a problem going on down to a 24.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-23, 01:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 892
Posted By majmt

….and science marches on.

….and science marches on.
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