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03-26-24, 09:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 425
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Set two aside for me

Guy,

I’ll grab two. Will pay in cash when I see you in Santa Rosa in a few weeks.

Alberto Roldan
03-18-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 235
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Local Bike Co-op Donation

Not sure where you are but if you are in a city with a local bike co-op, they could make use of it.
03-18-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 83,041
Views: 14,035,372
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Completely Intact Cannondale Black Lightning-$400

Sacramento, CA. Looks lightly used and in good shape. Cannondale Black Lightning Limited
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bik/d/sacramento-cannondale-black-lightning/7728179187.html...
03-18-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 364
Posted By Sactown_Albert

I Have Pedals to Complete Group

This is a great group set for a build. If anyone buys this, I have a good set of Shimano 600 pedals I would let go for $20, plus shipping. They have the metal cages and are in excellent functional...
03-17-24, 08:27 PM
Replies: 83,041
Views: 14,035,372
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Bent Fork?

Looks like the right fork is bent back.
03-17-24, 08:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 399
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Spectacular!

What a transformation! So weird that someone put so much work into rebadging it as a Bianchi.
03-15-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 16,676
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Looking like great weather tomorrow!

The winds will be dying down today and we should have excellent weather tomorrow! Make sure you study the RideWithGPS route I posted above.
03-12-24, 10:22 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 16,676
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Come for the after party!

Happy to have you drop by afterwards. We will return around 12-12:30 so you can pop in and enjoy our company and some food after we return. If the 37 into the Delta feels too daunting, I live close...
03-09-24, 06:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 301
Posted By Sactown_Albert

How does the seatpost work?

Is it a quill seatpost or is there a subtle grub screw somewhere? Inquiring minds want to know!
03-09-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 16,676
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Third Saturday is March 16th-Delta Ride and Afterparty!

https://facebook.com/events/s/delta-ramblin-and-an-afterpart/418307557442720/

our Third Saturday Ride is on March 16th at 9 a.m.

It is starting from the corner of H and 47th Street in East...
03-04-24, 10:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 398
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Chater Lea?

Is the whole crankset CL or just the rings?
03-04-24, 09:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 343
Posted By Sactown_Albert

I’ll bite!

PM incoming.
02-24-24, 11:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 842
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Nice Find!

Very sorry about your loss. I hope you attach good memories to your rehab of this bike in honor of Patrick.

This is a great period of PX10s and this one looks very original. Looking forward to...
02-23-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 689
Posted By Sactown_Albert

I don’t disagree

When I’m riding in the flats of the Sacramento area, it’s all I need. I have a first generation Suntour Cyclone RD and a 14-32 freewheel waiting in the wings if I venture into the foothills with it.
02-22-24, 10:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 689
Posted By Sactown_Albert

The Soul of a Bicycle (Richard Sachs Content)

My most recent build was an unexpected, but welcome, foray into how we connect with our vintage bicycles and their previous lives. These are the things that give a bicycle its soul. Not just the...
02-21-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 404
Posted By Sactown_Albert

8 of the 11 items still available

Will discount on more than one item bought.
02-20-24, 09:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,360
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Very cool!

Congrats. Looks like you got a good one there.👍🏼👍🏼
02-19-24, 07:47 PM
02-19-24, 07:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 370
Posted By Sactown_Albert

I am interested in the BB

PM incoming on the BB
02-19-24, 04:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 404
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Levers, Hoods, Pedals, Cranks, Seatposts, Drivetrain.

A grab bag of different parts. Link below to pictures of parts. Cost of parts purchased, plus actual shipping. Will discount if more than one offering purchased. If you think my prices are off, make...
02-17-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 501
Views: 256,792
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Georgena Terry Agrees with your assessment

She may have been a bit circumspect, but I think Georgena Terry was saying the design was like her bikes but it was not manufactured for her. I’m sure this bike was manufactured to Norco specs and...
02-16-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 16,676
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Ride Start Moved to 9 a.m.

Will be dry in the morning but rain is moving in by the early afternoon. Ride is being moved back to 9 a.m. It is predicted to be about 51 degrees at 9 a.m. so not a bad temperature.

Route...
02-16-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 501
Views: 256,792
Posted By Sactown_Albert

I had an email exchange with Georgena Terry about...

I had an email exchange with Georgena Terry about the bike. Very gracious of her to respond to my questions. Her response regarding its provenance:
“I’m 99% sure this frame was built by H. Tano in...
02-15-24, 09:48 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 16,676
Posted By Sactown_Albert

May move ride to 9 a.m. to beat the rain

I am keeping an eye on the weather and it doesn’t look like rain will arrive before the afternoon. Mornings are warming up. May be beneficial to move ride start back to our regular 9 a.m. Will...
02-15-24, 12:31 AM
Replies: 604
Views: 75,141
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Just completed this one for the Mrs for Valentines Day

A mid 80s Sekai Ladysport. Have an email in to Georgena Terry to find out if this was one of hers. I changed the component build to give it wider range gearing and went with bar end shifters because...
02-14-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 501
Views: 256,792
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Sekai Ladysport-Mid to late 80s Frame

Built up an Eroica bike for the Mrs. For Valentines Day. Thought I would share it with the group. Bike came to me in good condition but I did make a few component upgrades to make it more compliant...
02-08-24, 09:38 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,017
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Outstanding Report!

Great bike and fascinating historical documents! Looking forward to seeing it in person, soon.
01-26-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,526
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Recalibrated to more accurate price

Guy is trying a new strategy. Offer a great frame for a great price, then recalibrate to market value when we don’t act on it quickly. Still a hell of a deal for somebody wanting a forever bike in...
01-24-24, 08:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 340
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Picture?

Picture might help. Victory from slightly earlier also had scripted Campy lettering.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-24, 11:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 469
Posted By Sactown_Albert

The ad for this year’s vintage climb of Alp D’Huez

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1080x1350/img_1234_086f67afebfebc0d3a3ca0e60f29a4074ea9fbc9.jpeg
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-24, 10:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 469
Posted By Sactown_Albert

A map with what I described above

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1233_e37e631d802946f98ef31da532c066143ba3bf4a.jpeg
Where I circled is where you take the bike lift up to Les Deux Alpes.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-24, 10:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 469
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Renting bikes is fine

Bring your own saddle, and pedals if you use clipless.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-24, 10:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 469
Posted By Sactown_Albert

La Solude and the climb from the valley to Les Deux Alpes

Climbing Alpe d’ Huez is a must. Right across the valley floor is a climb I highly recommend called La Solude

Here is the route I did to climb La Solude https://strava.app.link/51QcLeXgAGb

I...
01-20-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 454
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Pending sale

Not completed yet but there is now a cue.
01-19-24, 08:59 PM
01-19-24, 07:33 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 16,676
Posted By Sactown_Albert

January ride cancelled due to rain

February 17th will be our next ride. 10 a.m. start from the Starbucks in Gold River.

We will be back at it in February. Hopefully, THIS will be our first ride of 2024. Its winter, but we will...
01-19-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 454
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Parts for Converting a Double to a Triple

SOLD

Be kind to your knees and get some better use out of your bike in the hilly country.

Selling this as an all in one kit. $100, plus actual shipping. CONUS only.

This is basically what...
01-15-24, 11:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 527
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Rebuild kits

This company has replacement elastomers. I remember years ago, I also found springs to replace the elastomers that worked well for a Quadra 21. Don’t remember that company, though.
...
01-13-24, 12:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 558
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Competizione is actual name of frame

Spell check changed “Competizione” to “Competizone” in title.
01-12-24, 08:33 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 16,676
Posted By Sactown_Albert

January 20th is Next Ride

10 a.m. start at the Gold River Starbucks parking lot.
2095 Golden Centre Ln, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670, United States

We are doing the upriver route:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40441105
...
01-12-24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 558
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Picture of how I measured

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1679_409eb8c078056bc24b0831349572dbb3a31ba70a.jpeg
Seat tube top to middle of BB is 62 mm. 90 degrees down from middle of top tube...
01-12-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 558
Posted By Sactown_Albert

FS: Impeccable 1983 Univega Competizone F+F 63 cm

SOLD!

125, plus actual shipping. CONUS only. PayPal F+F preferred. Can do Venmo or Zelle. (Or cash if you pick up in Sacramento.)

OK, all you tall boys, I’ve got a gorgeous frame for you. The...
01-12-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 356
Posted By Sactown_Albert

I’ll try them out.

I wear a 46. PM incoming.
01-10-24, 12:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 699
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Panaracer Paselas come both ways

Great tires but know that they have wire bead and folding versions. I am running Pasela wire beads on an old set of Weinmann concaves that are straight walled with no hooks. Run them at 65 psi. Have...
01-10-24, 12:27 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 8,788
Posted By Sactown_Albert

I think Auburn sounds like a great event. I am...

I think Auburn sounds like a great event. I am considering it but the travel is a challenge. I expect that a fair number of people far away from ÇA will have the same reaction to the CR event and...
01-10-24, 12:15 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 8,788
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Are a few directs into Sacramento, too

Bob and I are current Sacramentans so we have a well earned right to slag on our local airport, but in fairness, the airport has modernized in leaps and bounds over the last 10 years. There are a few...
01-09-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,384
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Cutting Edge at the Time

Gorgeous build, Jim! The first year of the AX gruppo. A good reminder that aero cable routing started a few years earlier than the mid 80s. Love the aero Araya rims you picked for this build. What...
01-07-24, 12:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,110
Posted By Sactown_Albert

There will be more than one ride for the weekend

I have been working with Guy to host a ride on the Saturday of the event. I have a 35 mile, mostly flat route drafted that will begin and end at the HOF building. A few of us rode the route last week...
12-30-23, 06:02 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,688
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Looking forward to joining the Inland Group

I run the Camellia City VLCC in Sacramento, CA and I have been trying to ride with all of the California vintage groups. Looking forward to checking off the Inland Empire group on tomorrow’s ride....
12-19-23, 03:59 PM
Replies: 83,041
Views: 14,035,372
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Ban on tandems in Japan no longer in place

Up until recently, this remained true.
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