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03-31-24, 06:30 PM
Replies: 297
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Posted By bibliobob

Marin is back!

I rented a table. What to bring, what to bring....
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03-15-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 631
Posted By bibliobob

That's a great deal. Bet that the ride is...

That's a great deal. Bet that the ride is sublime...
03-09-24, 12:34 AM
Replies: 497
Views: 35,598
Posted By bibliobob

Yes! Sacramento is definitely a bit under rated....

Yes! Sacramento is definitely a bit under rated. Close proximity to the most excellent MUP along the American River (Sacramento River as well) is a huge bonus!
03-07-24, 01:08 AM
Replies: 497
Views: 35,598
Posted By bibliobob

Photos taken on initial shakedown ride (hence no...

Photos taken on initial shakedown ride (hence no bar tape on the Bianchi, cables that need to be trimmed and capped, etc) but they meet the bike on bridge criteria....
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03-07-24, 12:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 812
Posted By bibliobob

Spectacular score! A nice Zeus is high on my...

Spectacular score! A nice Zeus is high on my list of remaining grail bikes....
02-27-24, 12:46 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,026
Posted By bibliobob

Photos, please!

Photos, please!
02-25-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,123,332
Posted By bibliobob

3TTT Record Stem and Bars - Shimano Levers...

3TTT Record Stem and Bars - Shimano Levers (https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bop/d/walnut-creek-ttt-bars-stem-levers-and/7714398767.html)

No relation to seller. It can be difficult to find these...
02-23-24, 11:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,398
Posted By bibliobob

Very cool. Thanks for sharing, Jim. Bob, in...

Very cool. Thanks for sharing, Jim.

Bob, in Sacramento...
02-20-24, 02:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 776
Posted By bibliobob

Oh, man, that looks like a fun time. I'm coming...

Oh, man, that looks like a fun time. I'm coming with you there someday!
02-17-24, 02:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,441
Posted By bibliobob

I love MAFACs but using Weinmann levers with them...

I love MAFACs but using Weinmann levers with them provides a quick release, which is really nice. That combination is frequently found in Spence's Cinellis...
02-16-24, 11:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 472
Posted By bibliobob

Thanks for sharing on the Forum, Jacob!

Thanks for sharing on the Forum, Jacob!
02-16-24, 10:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,484
Posted By bibliobob

Nice bikes, and looks like a fun trip! Harry...

Nice bikes, and looks like a fun trip! Harry Quinn was a nice builder out of Liverpool, and the shop was taken over by another builder in the mid '70s.

It will be a nice haul, for sure. I'd be...
02-16-24, 10:04 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,756
Posted By bibliobob

​​​​​​ Looks like a nice RRB!

​​​​​​ Looks like a nice RRB!
02-15-24, 09:42 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 17,141
Posted By bibliobob

If you really want to go low budget, there's...

If you really want to go low budget, there's always the Yellow Jersey option:

https://www.yellowjersey.org/tt.html

But, I'd strongly recommend going for higher quality, wider tubulars. Narrow...
02-13-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,109
Posted By bibliobob

Great ride report. Thanks for sharing!

Great ride report. Thanks for sharing!
02-12-24, 09:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,236
Posted By bibliobob

I don't wear my nicest watches while riding, but...

I don't wear my nicest watches while riding, but do wear my daily wearer, the Tudor Black Bay with the smiley face.

But, I recently picked up this solar powered quartz Vaer field watch and I'm...
02-11-24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,125
Posted By bibliobob

Thanks for the good info and photos, Mark!...

Thanks for the good info and photos, Mark! Appreciate the feedback from people like yourself that were part of that history...
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02-11-24, 12:40 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,125
Posted By bibliobob

I did some checking in the CR list archives....

I did some checking in the CR list archives. Looks like Spence sold the shop in 1981.
02-08-24, 10:02 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,125
Posted By bibliobob

Definitely appears to paint. I've seen the same...

Definitely appears to paint. I've seen the same on some other Spence Cinellis. ...
02-08-24, 09:54 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,125
Posted By bibliobob

Thanks, Rich. You'll definitely see it soon. I...

Thanks, Rich. You'll definitely see it soon. I have a few projects ahead of it in the queue, but this is tempting to work on soon. Minimal preservation is on the menu...
02-08-24, 09:51 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,125
Posted By bibliobob

Yes! I was a little disappointed that this bike...

Yes! I was a little disappointed that this bike didn't have them.
Correction! The rear wheel is indeed tied and soldered.
02-08-24, 09:48 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,125
Posted By bibliobob

Thanks, Guy. Appreciate all that you do for the...

Thanks, Guy. Appreciate all that you do for the vintage bike community!
02-08-24, 09:47 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,125
Posted By bibliobob

​​​​​​Thanks very much for those details and the...

​​​​​​Thanks very much for those details and the photos, Mark Markp ! Good to know. I met Vance on the recent Peter Rich HOF induction ride and had a nice chat with him. Appreciate your input!
02-07-24, 11:55 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,125
Posted By bibliobob

'73 Spence Wolf Cinelli With Original Documents

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02-04-24, 09:52 AM
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Views: 2,210
Posted By bibliobob

+1. Super easy to make a paste and do spot...

+1. Super easy to make a paste and do spot applications.
02-04-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,157
Posted By bibliobob

Man, this is going to be a fun project for...

Man, this is going to be a fun project for someone! Best of luck to the new owner...
02-04-24, 12:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 831
Posted By bibliobob

Looks similar. Pauleys usually used Shimano...

Looks similar. Pauleys usually used Shimano dropouts, but Campy were an option. They frequently were in a similar shade of blue?

I think that that top tube guides were off center.. Are yours off...
01-12-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 647
Posted By bibliobob

I've heard it referred to as metallic salmon, but...

I've heard it referred to as metallic salmon, but never seen that anywhere formal. Most definitely not the same as Cinelli dusty rose....
01-11-24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,502
Posted By bibliobob

These are great bikes, and super rare. I really...

These are great bikes, and super rare. I really love mine....

GLWS!
01-10-24, 02:00 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 9,232
Posted By bibliobob

Thanks for clarifying regarding Sacramento...

Thanks for clarifying regarding Sacramento airport (SMF), Albert! As someone who has spent way too much time in airports, I can confidently proclaim that SMF is one of the best airports that I've...
01-08-24, 07:33 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 9,232
Posted By bibliobob

I'll do my best, but it will be 50/50. I'll have...

I'll do my best, but it will be 50/50. I'll have to navigate leaving the toddler solo with the wife, as well as the cost. The biggest challenge for CBA is the location. I can catch a direct flight...
01-08-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,123,332
Posted By bibliobob

Man, that was a steal....

Man, that was a steal....
01-07-24, 01:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,224
Posted By bibliobob

Spectacular news! Glad that there will be...

Spectacular news! Glad that there will be multiple ride opportunities to make it a full weekend.

Blocking out the calendar for the weekend!
01-07-24, 01:09 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,261
Posted By bibliobob

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

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You're all cordially invited.....
01-06-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 47,606
Posted By bibliobob

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Will definitely be there for this! Big thanks to cinelliguy...
01-05-24, 01:15 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,261
Posted By bibliobob

CBA will have to be a game -time decision (I'm...

CBA will have to be a game -time decision (I'm definitely monitoring and would love to support Mike Kone's extravaganza).

But, FYI, there are serious plans afoot for an event of sorts in this neck...
01-03-24, 12:27 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,261
Posted By bibliobob

Man, I wish that I was able to join you all. ...

Man, I wish that I was able to join you all. Still one of my favorite swaps. I miss my IL/WI/Midwest bike peeps!
01-02-24, 01:18 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,191
Posted By bibliobob

May be a few years out of date, but the attached...

May be a few years out of date, but the attached and link below may be helpful....

Frame Painter Map (http://tinyurl.com/47p73xp7)...
01-01-24, 01:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 726
Posted By bibliobob

​​​​​​ ​​​​​​Exactly. For the record, I was the...

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​​​​​​Exactly. For the record, I was the person that gave to frame set to Reynolds 531 . The seat stay caps are very similar to both my '54 and '64 Bianchis. This frame was part of a...
01-01-24, 01:07 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,745
Posted By bibliobob

Looks reasonably similar to mine. They might be...

Looks reasonably similar to mine. They might be reproductions, but they would be early and pay of the history.
​​​​​​ Err on the side of leaving it alone if you don't plan on keeping it for the...
12-22-23, 01:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 470
Posted By bibliobob

Pretty awesome. Clamp-on retro friction shifters...

Pretty awesome. Clamp-on retro friction shifters are tough to find.....
12-17-23, 05:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,098
Posted By bibliobob

Not the right size, rough shape, but a good deal (no relation to seller)...

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12-07-23, 09:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,004
Posted By bibliobob

Man, that's a nice example, and a great price!

Man, that's a nice example, and a great price!
12-01-23, 11:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,098
Posted By bibliobob

I just found this in an old email exchange with...

I just found this in an old email exchange with another list member, which is similar to your reply:

"I've looked at your bike and I'm absolutely sure that it was built by
> us.
> I'm not sure...
12-01-23, 10:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,098
Posted By bibliobob

Back in 2008 or so, I picked up a Echelon...

Back in 2008 or so, I picked up a Echelon demo/prototype from someone who was friends with the person that started DIN imports in CA. He believed that it was built by Cherubim. Toei is probably...
12-01-23, 01:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,909
Posted By bibliobob

That's gorgeous. Love the color. Love the ride...

That's gorgeous. Love the color. Love the ride quality of mine. If this were the right size, I'd be very tempted right now. Love it!
11-26-23, 05:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,006
Posted By bibliobob

One that I picked up for my wife. 700 x 35 with...

One that I picked up for my wife. 700 x 35 with plenty of room..
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11-24-23, 02:24 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,123,332
Posted By bibliobob

Unfortunately, they only made 23" and 25" in this...

Unfortunately, they only made 23" and 25" in this era. If they made a 24", I'd definitely have one in the stable...
'74 Motobecane Catalog (https://www.velo-pages.com/main.php?g2_itemId=33193)
11-24-23, 01:51 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,123,332
Posted By bibliobob

Indeed. These ride really, really nicely. Hard to...

Indeed. These ride really, really nicely. Hard to find a nicer bike than this at that price .
11-24-23, 01:46 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,838
Posted By bibliobob

​​Hadn't thought about McMaster. Thanks! Looks...

​​Hadn't thought about McMaster. Thanks! Looks like they might end up running about $100, but the quality would probably be pretty good.
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