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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-27-23, 11:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 380
Posted By Senrab62

Incredible

Great job Maurice. I always appreciate when you chime in.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-27-23, 10:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 380
Posted By juvela

----- Thank you so much DCI Moss! :thumb: ...

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Thank you so much DCI Moss! :thumb: :beer:

Verily, the man must have siddhic powers. ;)


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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-27-23, 09:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 380
Posted By obrentharris

Maurice Moss pulls a rabbit out of a hat again! ...

Maurice Moss pulls a rabbit out of a hat again!
Brent
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-23, 08:19 PM
Replies: 997
Views: 325,774
Posted By lutemake3

1974 Gitane TdF 650B Build

I've still got some tweaking to do before tearing it all apart and working on the paint, but I couldn't resist taking my 1974 Gitane TdF 650b conversion on a short shakedown ride today. The bike came...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-23, 12:44 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 808
Posted By Drillium Dude

The lug pattern looks quite similar, if not...

The lug pattern looks quite similar, if not exactly the same, as those on a '69 Masi Special I was once curating; now owned by Bob Freeman:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-23, 07:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 912
Posted By juvela

----- thanks so much MauriceMoss for...

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thanks so much MauriceMoss for another outstanding detection! :beer:

was the Harry Hoban marque connected with/derived from Ernie Clements?

IIRC read somewhere that the Newtown...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-23, 11:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 912
Posted By unworthy1

Day-um! we are so lucky to have MauriceMoss in...

Day-um! we are so lucky to have MauriceMoss in the house!
:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-23, 04:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 683
Posted By non-fixie

1981 price list for the Dutch market: ...

1981 price list for the Dutch market:

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1492x1024/catalog_1981_61dae822f01a8da62490b489b5025c7abc17a125.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-23, 03:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 683
Posted By juvela

----- :thumb: our DCI Maurice hits...

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:thumb:

our DCI Maurice hits another grand slam. :)

all this time was trying to decide if panto an L or a V and it turns out to be an S (or is it a zed?). :eek:

Eddie M. rode for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-23, 05:41 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,495
Posted By P!N20

The Australian Red Ensign:...

The Australian Red Ensign: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Red_Ensign

Because that one is an Australian Speedwell, like this one:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-23, 10:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 899
Posted By unworthy1

Wow! That Mr. Moss is doggone GOOD!

Wow! That Mr. Moss is doggone GOOD!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-23, 09:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 899
Posted By juvela

----- right out the stadium them thar...

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right out the stadium them thar pitches continue to fly...

...off the bat of league batting champion Maurice! :thumb:



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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-23, 12:46 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 899
Posted By unworthy1

unfortunately that shifter mount was not strictly...

unfortunately that shifter mount was not strictly unique, there were a few makes that used it when "aero" cable routing was a thing. Mainly Italian examples and I don't recall any I have seen that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-22, 08:36 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,805
Posted By tendency

Nishiki Team Issue - rare find anyone have details about this model?

Big shout out to member mhespenheide (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/mhespenheide-499544.html) for remembering I've been on the lookout for a 63cm 80s Japanese bike made with Tange Prestige and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-22, 11:23 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,671
Posted By Doug Fattic

The fluer-de-lis is a French and by extension...

The fluer-de-lis is a French and by extension French Canadian symbol. Of course it could be used by anybody and I used it on the very first frame I built at Ellis Briggs in England. There was a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-22, 10:49 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,671
Posted By T-Mar

I concur, the fork does not match the frame, for...

I concur, the fork does not match the frame, for the reasons already stated by several members. Also, as noted by P!N20, the serial number is consistent with MIKI of Japan. If so, it indicates a 1983...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-22, 05:17 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,671
Posted By P!N20

Not convinced the fork is original. The...

Not convinced the fork is original.

The serial number looks similar to Miki (Japan).
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-01-22, 10:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 710
Posted By machinist42

Tag Teaming

https://nkilgariff.com/HoldsCats/Cat1954/Cat54_Cyclone.jpg

1954 Catalog Page (https://nkilgariff.com/HoldsCats/Cat1954/Cat54_Cyclone.jpg)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-22, 11:26 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 945
Posted By unworthy1

I know it's become accepted practice to call...

I know it's become accepted practice to call frames with that decal on the front of TT "Designer '84" or the previous version decal "Designer '80" but I don't think it was ever the actual model name...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-22, 08:44 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 945
Posted By P!N20

Great frame. WTF is going on with that headset? ...

Great frame. WTF is going on with that headset?

When you pull the bottom bracket out (and throw it away :P) check for any ridges in the base of the seat tube which would indicate SLX tubing.

I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-22, 07:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 568
Posted By juvela

----- marque: CILO national origin: CH ...

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marque: CILO

national origin: CH

model: Sprint X

tube set: 531DB, eleven tube
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-22, 02:13 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,399
Posted By non-fixie

OK, I'm impressed. Again.

OK, I'm impressed. Again.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-22, 02:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 877
Posted By juvela

----- perchance it merits a visitation from...

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perchance it merits a visitation from Maestro Maurice ;)

MauriceMoss


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-21, 10:30 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 6,818
Posted By Doug Fattic

A shortish history of modern American frame builders

The general population of adult Americans did not ride bicycles until the bike boom of 1970. Before then they were for kids to get around until they finally got their driver’s license. I saw my 1st...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-21, 01:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,839
Posted By John E

Agreed. :) Ask the man who owns three. (The 1952...

Agreed. :) Ask the man who owns three. (The 1952 Sieger is not mine, but interesting because of its Capo brand derailleurs.) Thank you for this thread -- it has been an education for me, despite by...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-21, 11:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,556
Posted By Mr. 66

A proper shot, from my backyard:) ...

A proper shot, from my backyard:)
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_8422_e0956a902112b2042726239b6a129df7223bd6b7.jpg
Correct, the cranks are orphaned pairing.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-21, 06:31 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,506
Posted By ascherer

Yesterday. ...

Yesterday.

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/32a16140_4ebf_4462_8b78_61dbd8dc35dd_9dfd7337e911c1968d7000decdb7d7312d4ad172.jpeg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-21, 05:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,383
Posted By juvela

----- Our Maurice knocks yet another pitch...

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Our Maurice knocks yet another pitch clean out the ballpark and into the carpark! :beer: :thumb:

We would all be just fumbling in the dark without him! :eek:



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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-21, 10:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,383
Posted By unworthy1

that is some smooooth sarsaparilla! ;)

that is some smooooth sarsaparilla! ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-21, 11:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,383
Posted By unworthy1

MauriceMoss is (as usual) just gawdamn AMAZING!...

MauriceMoss is (as usual) just gawdamn AMAZING! :thumb:
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-07-21, 01:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,844
Posted By juvela

----- only one view offered by seller - ...

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only one view offered by seller -

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-21, 01:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,592
Posted By Tedbaz

Response from PMooney!

Tue, Oct 5, 2021, 11:17 AM Peter Mooney <peter@wheelworks.com> wrote:That is an oldie. I'd guess 1977 perhaps 78. Reynolds 531 frame\fork. I built it for a bike shop that was located in Marblehead....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-21, 10:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 894
Posted By unworthy1

In this case I think those marks only ID the...

In this case I think those marks only ID the frame bits (fork crown and brake bridge) as made by Cinelli/Columbo in the "flying C" logo era, not the frame's marque. The BB shell for example is not a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-21, 08:32 PM
Replies: 8,163
Views: 2,856,218
Posted By djkashuba

Thanks Bill! ...

Thanks Bill!

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51533536576_597968f871_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mvQR2j)
Colnago Super Saronni/ Deep Caz. (https://flic.kr/p/2mvQR2j) by djk762...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-21, 08:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 676
Posted By P!N20

The club motif (as well as the heart, spade, and...

The club motif (as well as the heart, spade, and to a lesser extent, diamond) was used by a number of frame builders, Colnago is probably the most well known.

If you were in Australia, I'd be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-21, 10:36 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,592
Posted By unworthy1

that's got some very odd touches but very likely...

that's got some very odd touches but very likely the product (no. 18) of an individual builder. The Campy verticals and that cut-down forkcrown are sort of less common in general but to me sort of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-21, 06:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,592
Posted By rustystrings61

Yes. Though I am inclined to think an American...

Yes. Though I am inclined to think an American framebuilder created this. I think it was a dedicated time-trialing bike, though, so perhaps U.K.? The use of the Simplex Prestige shifter makes sense...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-21, 07:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,592
Posted By P!N20

This looks like a job for MauriceMoss

This looks like a job for MauriceMoss
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-21, 05:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,038
Posted By non-fixie

The mention of "1950's Heyett" is sure to get my...

The mention of "1950's Heyett" is sure to get my attention. Among my favorite cycling pictures are those of Monsieur Chrono on a green Helyett. :)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-21, 04:20 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,240
Posted By verktyg

1984 Gitane Team Pro

MiloFrance

BINGO!

Except for the lugs and chrome DS chain stay, the details on your frame match my 1984 Gitane Team Pro: Arcore aero forged sloping fork crown, number tag, internal rear brake...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-21, 10:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,201
Posted By CriticalThought

Vipch de España - Surprising Cinelli Connections

So another unloved bike fell into my lap recently, a Vipch. It had all of the typical qualities that make a bike unloved and overlooked. It was pretty rough for a start, with a bit of a large frame....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-21, 12:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,424
Posted By juvela

----- thank you for the photos and...

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thank you for the photos and additional information

the combination of metric threading and a 27.2 saddle pillar size is puzzling

normally for a metric Reynolds frame one would expect...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-21, 07:20 AM
Replies: 3,270
Views: 375,049
Posted By thinktubes

We were in a similar situation last year. Over 2...

We were in a similar situation last year. Over 2 years without a cat and decades since we'd had a kitten. We adopted these 2 and all is good. Never had 2 cats, but they get along pretty well. Boy and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-21, 12:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,839
Posted By martl

Half the Girardengos sold in Southern Germany...

Half the Girardengos sold in Southern Germany were made by RIH Vienna iirc..

I didn't get a copy of the Mechanikerräder book, which I deeply regret.

If you're in love with those Viennese bikes,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-21, 07:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,839
Posted By gbi

. . . the book titled "Wiener Mechanikerrader"...

. . . the book titled "Wiener Mechanikerrader" (that I'd love to get btw).

Sounds like someone may have been bitten by the C&V Vienna bike bug!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-21, 09:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,141
Posted By juvela

----- while ye are here perhaps you can help...

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while ye are here perhaps you can help this poster...


https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1234277-need-help-id-vintage-frame-50s-60s.html


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-21, 08:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,141
Posted By devinfan

Wow, I think you’ve got it! Thank you so much...

Wow, I think you’ve got it! Thank you so much for this. Very much appreciated! 🙏🙏🙏
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-21, 08:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,141
Posted By juvela

----- :thumb: :love: notice how...

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:thumb:

:love:

notice how easy he makes it all seem folks

even if i had ten lifetimes to gather information on vintage lightweight cycles i could never reach Maurice's galaxy
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-21, 07:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,141
Posted By juvela

----- brake levers are standard Universal...

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brake levers are standard Universal Nr.301 model with adjusting barrel nr. 354

it is the aftermarket booties which contribute to the appearance...
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-21, 05:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,839
Posted By juvela

----- "SPORT" lug pattern and dropouts...

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"SPORT" lug pattern and dropouts Agrati, Malaguti style seat lug

most helpful dating aid is Freres Huret gear ensemble
suspect rear mech and shift levers to be original, front mech may...
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