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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-01-23, 10:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 99
Posted By The Thin Man

Free: Huret Luxe Wing Nuts (4)

Free for shipping is a set of 4, Huret Luxe Wing Nuts (4)

Specs: 3/8” thread hole

Condition: Fantastic Huret Luxe wing nuts set (4). Chrome with brass threads and three are in beautiful shape....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-23, 11:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 647
Posted By The Thin Man

There are more interesting and unique film stocks...

There are more interesting and unique film stocks than there ever has been as we enter a new resurgence for film photography. And of course, a half century or so of usable camera stock out there....
Forum: For Sale
05-04-23, 12:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 313
Posted By The Thin Man

FS: 1989 Bridgestone RB-1 Synergy - City Build (59cm)

I offer up my personal city bike, basket build for your consideration. I wanted a svelte, fun, silent, whippy classic steel bicycle to take advantage of both the wonderful summertime riding and the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-02-23, 03:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 381
Posted By The Thin Man

FS: 2000 Francesco Moser Forma - Signed by Francesco (59cm)

For sale is an wonderfully preserved Francesco Moser (F. Moser) Forma bicycle. This one owner classic was purchased new in 2000, treated gently, abuse-free and has always lived in a climate...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-26-23, 11:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 650
Posted By The Thin Man

FS: 1989 Bridgestone RB-1 Synergy - City Build (59cm)

I offer up my personal city bike, basket build for your consideration. I wanted a svelte, fun, silent, whippy classic steel bicycle to take advantage of both the wonderful summertime riding and the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-17-23, 11:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 528
Posted By The Thin Man

What a beautiful fork! This is a fantastic score...

What a beautiful fork! This is a fantastic score for someone in need of a replacement.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-23, 11:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 520
Posted By The Thin Man

Agreed. Greg is a treasure. I was happy to pay...

Agreed. Greg is a treasure.
I was happy to pay him for work since 1) it's top notch and 2) I want to support "local" work and keep our artisans in business. The last thing we need is another hit...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-23, 12:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 520
Posted By The Thin Man

I want to thank everyone for the posts above....

I want to thank everyone for the posts above. Many good suggestions and in the end, I suppose I'm just the kind of guy that likes to do a job right, or not at all. That usually means it costs more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-23, 03:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 943
Posted By The Thin Man

Lovely! But, where were you ~30 years ago!? You...

Lovely!
But, where were you ~30 years ago!? You could have made a killing!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-10-23, 03:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 926
Posted By The Thin Man

FS: Parts Clear Out (Brakes, Chainrings, Stems, Pedal Gear)

The parts purges just keep coming, don’t they?

Individual prices do not include shipping since some want more than one part. We can work that out depending on how many parts you want and where in...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-03-23, 10:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 585
Posted By The Thin Man

I'm glad you brought it up, Mackers. It could...

I'm glad you brought it up, Mackers. It could have resulted in someone purchasing it and being angry/disappointed by the sale and that's not the type of community we have here.
So, I'm going to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-05-23, 02:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 802
Posted By The Thin Man

Great question. Sorry about not providing that...

Great question. Sorry about not providing that critical information.
Sadly, they are all English threaded. I've also updated the ad.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-23, 12:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 474
Posted By The Thin Man

This is big news, and I just heard the rumor...

This is big news, and I just heard the rumor things were falling apart a week or so ago, but I'm not so sure this is the right group to take up much interest in it.
My favorite part of the article,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-23, 01:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 868
Posted By The Thin Man

PSA: Dave Moulton Seeks to Pass the Torch

How many of you read Dave Moulton's blog (http://davesbikeblog.squarespace.com/)? I do. It's filled with fascinating history from all facets of cycling and frame building along with nuggets of wisdom...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-23, 12:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 520
Posted By The Thin Man

bertinjim and cudak888, your replies are both...

bertinjim and cudak888, your replies are both fantastic. Thank you! It is reasons like this is why our group remains the best resource I have for vintage news, camaraderie and assistance.
As luck...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-23, 11:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 520
Posted By The Thin Man

Does a Replacement Sticker for this Motobecane Crank Exist?

I've got this stately Motobecane branded cankset I'm planning on using but the stickers have lost some pizazz over the years. Are they legible? Sure. Could they be better? Absolutely. Especially the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-23, 12:16 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,897
Posted By The Thin Man

Old, failed hubs apparently make fine conversions...

Old, failed hubs apparently make fine conversions as pen holders. I made this one that sits on my desk at work.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-23, 12:59 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,844
Posted By The Thin Man

It's spelled, Hetchins. With an "s", ya goon. ...

It's spelled, Hetchins. With an "s", ya goon.

Moderators, please remove this original post. It is not related to anything classic, nor vintage.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-19-23, 12:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 423
Posted By The Thin Man

I have a Park Professional Headset Locknut Wrench...

I have a Park Professional Headset Locknut Wrench (https://biketester.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Park-Professional-Headset-Locknut-Wrench.jpg) that is very similar to this Stein tool and it is my...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-23-22, 12:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,236
Posted By The Thin Man

I feel like this bike has a multifaceted fate...

I feel like this bike has a multifaceted fate (don't they all!?). I was able to needle it out of the woodwork. And I know it's going to ride again in all its full glory... but I'm not the guy to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-18-22, 05:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 197
Posted By The Thin Man

Very cool collaborative giveaway that...

Very cool collaborative giveaway that materialized organically.

Thanks, Kurt!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-22, 12:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,110
Posted By The Thin Man

The trip is going great so far, Robert!! Can't...

The trip is going great so far, Robert!!
Can't wait to see the finished product on your Colnago fork.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-20-22, 12:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 415
Posted By The Thin Man

I knew that wouldn't take long! SOLD

I knew that wouldn't take long!

SOLD
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-22, 11:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,277
Posted By The Thin Man

Thanks for the follow up, corvusVelox. A couple...

Thanks for the follow up, corvusVelox. A couple months back, I decided to pony up the C-note to be done with this. It was the right move. They came factory fresh and fit like a dream.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-22-22, 11:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 394
Posted By The Thin Man

Thanks for the kind remarks! It really is...

Thanks for the kind remarks! It really is everything you've stated. One very clean, very capable machine!

The place where I shot the images for this bike are at a nexus of a regular road, a shared...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-20-22, 12:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 394
Posted By The Thin Man

FS: 1990 Davidson Impulse (57cm C-T)

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1800x1200/01_20b34c9e90bbb663d1b7a5f49c074867cf8b13fb.jpg

For sale is an exquisitely preserved custom Davidson bicycle. Purchased years ago...
Forum: For Sale
10-20-22, 12:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 508
Posted By The Thin Man

FS: 1990 Davidson Impulse (57cm C-T)

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1800x1200/01_20b34c9e90bbb663d1b7a5f49c074867cf8b13fb.jpg

For sale is an exquisitely preserved custom Davidson bicycle. Purchased years ago...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-11-22, 10:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 785
Posted By The Thin Man

I have this feeling that the Cycles Toussaint...

I have this feeling that the Cycles Toussaint brand just isn't very much on the radar here. These are exceptional bicycles and I'm both relieved (full stable, not much capital, etc.) and saddened...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-11-22, 10:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,235
Posted By The Thin Man

I came here to say this.

I came here to say this.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-22, 11:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 685
Posted By The Thin Man

Maybe things have changed but as far as I knew...

Maybe things have changed but as far as I knew Screen Specialty Shop only sells decals to authorized painters and serious restorers. I was told tersely, "we do not sell any decals retail to the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-22, 10:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 516
Posted By The Thin Man

Well, don't worry. The trend for the last few...

Well, don't worry. The trend for the last few years has been ridiculously wide bars. And with how wonderfully comfy that must be, I can't see that trend ever going away! :rolleyes:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-22, 11:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 516
Posted By The Thin Man

PSA: Velo Orange Randonneur bars on sale and on their way out!

Hey everyone.

I've been considering the Velo Orange Randonneur bars (https://velo-orange.com/products/grand-cru-rando-handlebar) for a build and asked a question about them vs their...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-22, 11:22 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 5,788
Posted By The Thin Man

Hey everyone. Guess what? I'm the guy who...

Hey everyone.

Guess what? I'm the guy who sold the Portage from the original post. And it wasn't $1,800, it was $1,825... plus $200 for professional boxing and shipping...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-22, 12:13 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,931
Posted By The Thin Man

Chain-L (http://chain-l.com/) is starting to win...

Chain-L (http://chain-l.com/) is starting to win me over for winter lube.
ATB (https://www.spokesmanbicycles.com/product/spokesman-bicycles-atb-chain-lube-4oz-6707.htm)for summer.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-22, 10:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 777
Posted By The Thin Man

What a work of art. Wooden wheels are as...

What a work of art.

Wooden wheels are as perfect a compliment to this build as I've ever seen, and although already mentioned, those cranks are so incredibly elegant. My favorite, however, may...
Forum: For Sale
03-11-22, 12:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,130
Posted By The Thin Man

New Crank Brothers Candy 3 Pedals in Black with Cleats

For sale is a set of new Crank Brothers Candy 3 pedals in black. These pedals were mounted on a bike for a photo shoot but not used. They have a perfect platform condition and are ready for their...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-22, 11:07 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,702
Posted By The Thin Man

Funny this came up today as yesterday I was going...

Funny this came up today as yesterday I was going through ancient digital files and I came across 35mm slides I had scanned years ago. In the files I found images of the first bike I decided to...
Forum: For Sale
02-15-22, 12:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,083
Posted By The Thin Man

Thanks for the reply! They are pretty...

Thanks for the reply!

They are pretty spectacular publications and at about 160 pages each, aren't striving for content. You get a little something from all walks of life, all around the world. I...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-29-22, 11:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,399
Posted By The Thin Man

Saratoga's and the XCE group (those bar cons!)...

Saratoga's and the XCE group (those bar cons!) are such underrated cycling gems. The person who can fit this tall drink of water is going to be in two-wheeled heaven.

Good luck with the sale!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-02-22, 12:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,715
Posted By The Thin Man

And sold! Locally, to a non-BF member.

And sold!

Locally, to a non-BF member.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-21, 11:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,216
Posted By The Thin Man

Thanks to everyone for the informative replies. I...

Thanks to everyone for the informative replies. I appreciate the broadening of knowledge.

These pedal covers are pretty cool but I likely won’t use them. If you’ve read this far, chances are you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-21, 12:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,216
Posted By The Thin Man

Since I'm not feeling quite so silly for asking...

Since I'm not feeling quite so silly for asking the question about these oddities, I am happy to provide some more shots.

I can't say for certain but these look punched rather than drilled.

If...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-21, 12:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,216
Posted By The Thin Man

Tell me more about these flat pedal covers

Friends,

I received a late 80's touring bike that looks fairly stock yet one thing grabbed my attention. The standard, run-of-the-mill SR SP-100 pedals had some metal covers attached to each...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-13-21, 02:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,422
Posted By The Thin Man

That monster even looks fast standing still,...

That monster even looks fast standing still, johnnyace! Gorgeous machine and excellent color.
Let's stay in touch and plan for some rides. By then, maybe the supply chain will have caught up and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-12-21, 12:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,422
Posted By The Thin Man

Sorry to hear about the Raleigh no working out,...

Sorry to hear about the Raleigh no working out, johnnyace. I can't tell you how many deals I've had fall apart too. I've started to get to the point where I don't even get excited about a potential...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-12-21, 12:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,422
Posted By The Thin Man

FS: 1984 Raleigh Prestige (60cm)

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x800/raleigh_prestige_02_3bcb7ccda37128e32c4024a247fe7be8f6c2f624.jpg

Up for grabs is an impeccably preserved survivor. I was lucky enough...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-11-21, 06:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 968
Posted By The Thin Man

I'll bite on the kudos too. Bang up job...

I'll bite on the kudos too. Bang up job integrating in modern components (including a great job on the threadless headset) in a way that doesn't seem jarring at all.

This should go fast!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-05-21, 12:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 920
Posted By The Thin Man

Sold

Sold
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-21, 07:08 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,480
Posted By The Thin Man

No harm done! I actually hijacked your hijack by...

No harm done! I actually hijacked your hijack by providing nlerner with info on the Raleigh Prestige I'll have coming up for sale!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-21, 05:38 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,480
Posted By The Thin Man

I'm giving you my vote for C&V 2021 Person of the...

I'm giving you my vote for C&V 2021 Person of the Year.
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