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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 10:37 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,138,758
Posted By dbhouston

Then I will have done my good deed for the week...

Then I will have done my good deed for the week by helping that beautiful bike find a new life! Then you'll need to start a new thread about how to liberate that seatpost stump.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 09:32 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,138,758
Posted By dbhouston

It seems to have appeared in the quoted reply,...

It seems to have appeared in the quoted reply, but here it is again: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1231895601118618/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 08:51 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,138,758
Posted By dbhouston

Moulton John Howard in East Texas for free. But...

Moulton John Howard in East Texas for free. But there's a catch:
www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1231895601118618/
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-25-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 505
Posted By dbhouston

Went to see the bike, but not before going down...

Went to see the bike, but not before going down the rabbit hole of identifying Pinarello frames. In that era, the late 80's or so, they made all their frames very, very similar in appearance with...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-24-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 505
Posted By dbhouston

Pinarello Treviso in Oklahoma

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Seller is asking $500 in Tulsa, which is a soft market...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-24, 10:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 504
Posted By dbhouston

I've decided to go with this minty Raleigh...

I've decided to go with this minty Raleigh Competition, though I'll admit up front I'll swap in some less manly chainrings. Tulsa Tough is usually about as hilly as they can manage around here. Poor...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-24, 02:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 504
Posted By dbhouston

Tulsa Tough Classico Classification, Sunday, June 9

https://www.tulsatough.com/the-classico

Tulsa Tough is already a great cycling weekend in Tulsa. It is best known for three days/nights of crit racing in and around downtown, but it also includes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-18-23, 11:42 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,039
Posted By dbhouston

I have an 84 that I stripped to the chrome...

I have an 84 that I stripped to the chrome because the paint was so bad. It was all Suntour with Sugino cranks. The only real changes I made were bar end shifters and a 6-speed freewheel, making it a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-23, 09:51 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,138,758
Posted By dbhouston

Keith Alexander, NW Arkansas, $900 ...

Keith Alexander, NW Arkansas, $900
​​​​​​https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1680135542466859/ ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-23, 09:42 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,138,758
Posted By dbhouston

At the risk of duplicating posts, as I haven't...

At the risk of duplicating posts, as I haven't scrolled up lately:
Benotto with USA paint scheme, Chromor, 105 group, and an odd backstory. Nebraska, $400:...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-28-23, 09:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 758
Posted By dbhouston

I've got a couple good gravel events in the...

I've got a couple good gravel events in the coming weeks and will report back on the wheels and the Sensah.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-28-23, 08:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 758
Posted By dbhouston

Thanks for the feedback. They have felt great so...

Thanks for the feedback. They have felt great so far with this setup.
And, yeah, the stems are so long it's awkward to use them. But they were what was in stock at the nearest LBS the day I needed...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-20-23, 12:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 758
Posted By dbhouston

Gravel on Road Wheels

I'm running about 208 as we enter "gravel season" in Northeast Oklahoma, and I've done a pretty complete rebuild of my 2018 Specialized Diverge with an aluminum frame. I used to use this bike as both...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-19-23, 11:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,025
Posted By dbhouston

Ohhh, the clump ... Yeah, that's ominous. ...

Ohhh, the clump ... Yeah, that's ominous.
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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-19-23, 09:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,025
Posted By dbhouston

Masi Gran Corsa, 1984?

This bike has been for sale in OKC for a while and I'm going to be over ther this week, so I'm tempted to take a look at it. Curious what the BF folks think of it:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-23, 09:00 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,528,932
Posted By dbhouston

1974-ish LTD-3

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I love these as much for the project as for any actual utility. Always...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-23, 09:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 522
Posted By dbhouston

Great bikes. I miss the one I sold on and plan on...

Great bikes. I miss the one I sold on and plan on getting another for short brewery runs and the like. Once carried two cases of cans in the panniers and it didn't change the "handling" of the beast...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-23, 10:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 944
Posted By dbhouston

I recently had my first experience with tubulars...

I recently had my first experience with tubulars because I bought a great bike that needed them. Ended up with an all-Tufo setup of tape, tires, and sealant. I don't remember where I bought them, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-23, 11:10 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,138,758
Posted By dbhouston

Someone in Tulsa seems to be thinning a prettty...

Someone in Tulsa seems to be thinning a prettty attractive herd of bikes. No idea if the prices are right because these are out of my league, but here are three he currently has listed:

Concorde...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-23, 08:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 864
Posted By dbhouston

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Updating this post just for future Orbea Spirit searchers. I swapped out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-23, 10:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,630
Posted By dbhouston

Those look awfully nice, but it looks like you...

Those look awfully nice, but it looks like you need stays to make it permanent? I just installed V-O faceted mudguards on an old Centurion ProTour with 27" tires and like the look and practicality....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-23, 09:39 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,391
Posted By dbhouston

Tried to sell this blingy beast locally in Tulsa,...

Tried to sell this blingy beast locally in Tulsa, but the only serious local offer I got was from the guy I bought it from, and it was a trade proposal for bikes I didn't find exciting.

So, I did...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-23, 11:19 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,900
Posted By dbhouston

Aw, man. I got a message tonight from the...

Aw, man. I got a message tonight from the previous-previous owner that this bike was stolen from a warehouse a couple of hours away in January. Even had a picture perfect picture of it uploaded to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-15-23, 06:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 608
Posted By dbhouston

Sorry! Deleted the link.

Sorry! Deleted the link.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-14-23, 10:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 608
Posted By dbhouston

FYI, I decided to try my luck on EBay in an...

FYI, I decided to try my luck on EBay in an auction format. It's open through next Sunday.

I had actually talked myself into taking it down before it went live this morning, but had a family thing...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-14-23, 10:16 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,039
Posted By dbhouston

The versatility of having a gravel bike with road...

The versatility of having a gravel bike with road and gravel wheelsets is pretty great. For two years, a 2018 Diverge was my only (non-vintage) bike and it served pretty well for both. It is...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-14-23, 09:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 608
Posted By dbhouston

Thanks, mattcalifornia. Very helpful, and a...

Thanks, mattcalifornia. Very helpful, and a realistic starting point.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-13-23, 10:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 608
Posted By dbhouston

Campagnolo Chorus 10 Groupset

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Moving groupsets around between the two bikes I use the most. Just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-23, 08:53 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,900
Posted By dbhouston

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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The VAR tool for Maillard took a long trip from Spain, but at least I got...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-23, 08:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 849
Posted By dbhouston

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Took a while to get here, but it fits like a glove!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-23, 11:07 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,900
Posted By dbhouston

I live in Tulsa, where occasionally a real steal...

I live in Tulsa, where occasionally a real steal appears. But I think it's a small market phenomenon - when you want to sell a bike, well, it ends up being a steal, too. I tried selling a beautifully...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-23, 09:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 849
Posted By dbhouston

Mine last checked in at The Hague four days ago...

Mine last checked in at The Hague four days ago which was, coincidentally, the date BikeInn originally said it would be in Tulsa. Maybe I should alert the Navy that there may be a lost ship in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-23, 09:25 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,900
Posted By dbhouston

In another thread about a proposed trade for a...

In another thread about a proposed trade for a different bike, I ended up in a discussion about moving a more modern groupset to an older bike....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-08-23, 09:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 920
Posted By dbhouston

Interesting thought. I am about to start a...

Interesting thought. I am about to start a transplant project on the bikes below:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-23, 08:52 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,900
Posted By dbhouston

Then if that Sedis chain is original, this bike...

Then if that Sedis chain is original, this bike lived a very easy life. I'll try to change that.

After a little test ride this evening, I went to adjust the bars a bit and found the old bar tape...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-23, 08:10 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,900
Posted By dbhouston

Beautiful bike! On the Competition, at least, it...

Beautiful bike! On the Competition, at least, it seems consistent with the Huret and TA stuff to go with a French chain.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-23, 07:55 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,900
Posted By dbhouston

Tufo

After a lot of reading and shopping, I went with the Tufo S33 Pros at 25mm. Seems like a good introductory tubular at a good price. I used the Tufo tape, too, and the Tufo preventive sealant. ...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-04-23, 08:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 920
Posted By dbhouston

Man, that is a beautiful bike, jamesdak!

Man, that is a beautiful bike, jamesdak!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-01-23, 08:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 920
Posted By dbhouston

I slept in it and read about the PDG Series...

I slept in it and read about the PDG Series bikes, and just couldn't get enthused about doing one, let alone two. Took down the Centurion listing, too. It'll be my city bike for a while longer.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-23, 02:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 849
Posted By dbhouston

I ordered one from BikeInn last week, shipping to...

I ordered one from BikeInn last week, shipping to Oklahoma. Hope it doesn't take as long as that to get here!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-30-23, 10:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 920
Posted By dbhouston

1991 Paramount PDGs

I'm trying to sell a great touring bike in Tulsa, which is a small market for vintage bikes overall. The bike I'd be trading is a Centurion ProTour 15, now all chrome and 18 speeds with bar end...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-23, 10:52 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,900
Posted By dbhouston

I've enjoyed hearing from the old pros who knew...

I've enjoyed hearing from the old pros who knew this bike and its components when they were new. This is why I like to start a new BikeForums thread when I start a new project - it's amazing how much...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-23, 06:24 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,900
Posted By dbhouston

That's what my father has always said, and I've...

That's what my father has always said, and I've always lived by it. That was a great rule when I just did simple DIY things around the old houses I've lived in. But since I got sucked into cycling,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-23, 08:48 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,900
Posted By dbhouston

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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This is effectively a working mockup of the bike.

The TA crank and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-23, 08:54 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,900
Posted By dbhouston

I've never looked at tubulars before, but find it...

I've never looked at tubulars before, but find it reassuring that so many people report good results with sealant. I'm a committed convert to tubeless, so this sounds promising.

So, something like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-23, 08:31 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,900
Posted By dbhouston

Sure, not great pics. But they show enough with...

Sure, not great pics. But they show enough with the text that there was almost no chance I wasnt bringing this home at that reduced price. Super nice guy, and he knew what he had. Just needed it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-23, 07:37 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,900
Posted By dbhouston

Glad I rushed out to get it on Sunday, then!

Glad I rushed out to get it on Sunday, then!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-23, 10:34 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,900
Posted By dbhouston

I can say the dropout seems specific to this...

I can say the dropout seems specific to this derailleur, which has a nut on the inside to hold it in place.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-23, 02:01 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,900
Posted By dbhouston

Lunchtime: gentle T-Cut, dabs of Sharpie's...

Lunchtime: gentle T-Cut, dabs of Sharpie's industrial black marker, first layer of carnauba. Probably all this frame needs:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-23, 09:16 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,900
Posted By dbhouston

Thanks for the advice and info. Knowing the date...

Thanks for the advice and info. Knowing the date is good for my anal retentive brain. This isn't the first time I've put a date in the thread title only to find out I was wrong!
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