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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-20-16, 04:12 PM
Replies: 1,250
Views: 130,880
Posted By macbethpoe

I just received a leather saddle I purchased from...

I just received a leather saddle I purchased from Don Marco He was very prompt in replying to messages, got it in the mail immediately after payment as he said he would. Shipping was fast and it...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-14-16, 10:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,111
Posted By macbethpoe

Sent you a message on the saddle.

Sent you a message on the saddle.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-13, 11:33 PM
Replies: 2,457
Views: 226,232
Posted By macbethpoe

Feel free to, I would like that!

Feel free to, I would like that!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-13, 11:06 AM
Replies: 2,457
Views: 226,232
Posted By macbethpoe

Thank you drillium, I really appreciate that. ...

Thank you drillium, I really appreciate that. And I will be sure to check back in, I have some decent stuff for the box! ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-13, 10:15 AM
Replies: 2,457
Views: 226,232
Posted By macbethpoe

Hey guys I'm sorry about the delay, I have fallen...

Hey guys I'm sorry about the delay, I have fallen on some hard times and won't be able to participate, so if you haven't already, go ahead and skip to the next person. Bummer, I have been waiting...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-26-13, 10:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,092
Posted By macbethpoe

Sorry I haven't posted in here in a while,...

Sorry I haven't posted in here in a while, production on this project hast kind of come to a halt for now unfortunately : /

I greatly appreciate all the feedback and ideas guys! So I have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-13, 09:57 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,028
Posted By macbethpoe

Bradyx - I am still tempted by the cannondales,...

Bradyx - I am still tempted by the cannondales, from their catalog, it seems that the main difference between the 3.0 and 2.8 was .2 lbs, or that's how they made it seem. How is the ride on those? I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-13, 10:01 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,028
Posted By macbethpoe

And PS, if my budget is too limiting, just let me...

And PS, if my budget is too limiting, just let me know. This is what I feel I could do, but if I would be cutting myself short by a few hundred bucks for a much nicer frame, I'm sure I could sell a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-13, 09:57 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,028
Posted By macbethpoe

That Bob Jackson sure is delicious, OS or not. ...

That Bob Jackson sure is delicious, OS or not.

Well, I am in the process of saving, I am thinking that this will be a winter project, as I just finished my Vitus not too long ago, and want to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-13, 07:15 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,028
Posted By macbethpoe

I am going to agree with both of you, a De Rosa...

I am going to agree with both of you, a De Rosa would be beyond perfect. Any idea what a frameset like one of those runs? The completes I have seen on ebay are more than pricey haha.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-13, 07:12 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,028
Posted By macbethpoe

Agreed! Photos, and I appreciate the offer very...

Agreed! Photos, and I appreciate the offer very much, but need a 56 cm :'(
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-13, 02:29 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,028
Posted By macbethpoe

So many great ideas! Thank you guys, this is...

So many great ideas! Thank you guys, this is exactly what I was looking for. And thanks for the example of the tubing names. Funny you mention that Diamondback, there is one EXACTLY like that on CL...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-13, 07:48 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,028
Posted By macbethpoe

:eek: omg that is gorgeous! And I definitely want...

:eek: omg that is gorgeous! And I definitely want to get some more ideas! I made this thread because I was having a really hard time seeing what was available from that era for what I want.

And...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-13, 04:14 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,028
Posted By macbethpoe

Early '90s oversized tubing road bikes.

So after searching all day, and making it about a quarter of the way through the "Retro Roadies" thread, I am asking for help.

I am starting to save for a new project, I have a real desire for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-13, 12:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,769
Posted By macbethpoe

From the pictures I have seen, it looks fairly...

From the pictures I have seen, it looks fairly authentic, same dropouts, decals (except on the seat tube), fork seems the same, and regardless it has some nice parts. A Colnago expert will surely...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-13, 11:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,774
Posted By macbethpoe

Man that's a nice bike, and now I see why the...

Man that's a nice bike, and now I see why the saving, those cost a pretty penny. Thanks for posting pics haha. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-13, 10:48 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 9,598
Posted By macbethpoe

318336 More from the '60's, but yeah awesome...

318336

More from the '60's, but yeah awesome sound back then.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-13, 10:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,774
Posted By macbethpoe

+1. The money you get for it will be long gone...

+1. The money you get for it will be long gone before you know it, bills will ALWAYS be there regardless, and you will be left with feelings of wanting the bike even more. If you were frugal enough...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-13, 09:33 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 9,598
Posted By macbethpoe

My favorite era for bikes is surely the '60s and...

My favorite era for bikes is surely the '60s and early seventies. To think that these bikes were what was for sale on a daily basis makes me wish I was around back then, they are more like pieces of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-13, 06:59 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,773,817
Posted By macbethpoe

PM sent.

PM sent.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-13, 09:55 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,152,063
Posted By macbethpoe

and its definitely over priced for my area, like...

and its definitely over priced for my area, like everything else here. It's funny because no one ever sells anything decent here, any vintage bikes I have seen are heavy, stem shifter low end bikes,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-13, 09:41 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,152,063
Posted By macbethpoe

http://redding.craigslist.org/bik/3810974443.html...

http://redding.craigslist.org/bik/3810974443.html

I thought I saw someone say they were looking for one of these, it could have been in an old thread while I was searching though, not sure. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-13, 05:04 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,773,817
Posted By macbethpoe

ISO: Shimano or Suntour down tube clamp on...

ISO: Shimano or Suntour down tube clamp on shifters (friction is fine), and Maface Racer brake, I have one, need a mate.

Have: Biopace triple crank, Shimano Deore XT RD/FD that show definite use...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-13-13, 11:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,092
Posted By macbethpoe

Well, there are other reasons I am not going...

Well, there are other reasons I am not going period correct, I am not a huge fan of straight bars, they are alright, and as I MTB more, who knows I may come to like them, but I have been wanting a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-13-13, 12:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,092
Posted By macbethpoe

Bridgestone MB-2 in rough shape.

Hey, new to the MTab, spend most my time in C&V. My father in law just gave me this MB-2, and I am in the process of very slowly restoring it, and want a place I can document the progress. Some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-13, 04:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,406
Posted By macbethpoe

I agree that most of it is speculation and...

I agree that most of it is speculation and rumors, I mean the IDEA of a "glued" together bike I suppose is scary. But these frames use similar bonding material that was pioneered in the aviation...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-13, 03:17 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,650,959
Posted By macbethpoe

http://redding.craigslist.org/bik/3783208539.html...

http://redding.craigslist.org/bik/3783208539.html

there is no way this thing is worth $4800 right???
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-13, 10:33 PM
Replies: 2,457
Views: 226,232
Posted By macbethpoe

Thanks for adding me! I have reviewed all the...

Thanks for adding me! I have reviewed all the rules, and am just holding my breath now ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-13, 04:17 AM
Replies: 2,457
Views: 226,232
Posted By macbethpoe

Hey first time checking out this thread, and this...

Hey first time checking out this thread, and this is really cool! I think I want to play, go ahead and add me, thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-13, 09:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,714
Posted By macbethpoe

Ha I love in Anderson CALIFORNIA, I got excited...

Ha I love in Anderson CALIFORNIA, I got excited for a second.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-13, 09:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,434
Posted By macbethpoe

Yeah '69 is when it all started with WSI from...

Yeah '69 is when it all started with WSI from what I have read, but finding pictures of these bikes from the 1970's is hard, there are not a lot out there at all.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-13, 05:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,434
Posted By macbethpoe

The bar end shifters even have that coiled...

The bar end shifters even have that coiled housing, probably 3 ft total. And it came with this weird vintage mileage counter, with a spindle that catches on the chain or cog or something, and as it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-13, 02:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,933
Posted By macbethpoe

Very pretty Raleigh, I love Raleigh's, I have a...

Very pretty Raleigh, I love Raleigh's, I have a Super Record, nothing special, but would love to have something like this one day. If you are willing, I will buy that old leather saddle for the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-13, 12:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,434
Posted By macbethpoe

Ok here's what I got, not a lot. Seat tube...

Ok here's what I got, not a lot.

Seat tube diameter - 26.6 from what I can tell, generic chrome tube seat post with no markings
Stamp right where seat post enters on the outside - S21
Cranks -...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-13, 12:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,434
Posted By macbethpoe

So my fears on the tubing were right, I was...

So my fears on the tubing were right, I was hoping it was something interesting, but kind of figured it was probably hi-tensile or at least nothing "special." And as far as touring goes, good point...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-13, 11:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,434
Posted By macbethpoe

Centurion Super Le Mans (year???)

Just picked this up off CL today for $20 from the original owner. In ok shape, definitely needs some love, the paint should shine up ok. The biggest issue is the bent fork, I will need a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-13, 07:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 975
Posted By macbethpoe

Thanks for the great posts! I completely agree...

Thanks for the great posts! I completely agree about cutting, it should for the most part be done before forming, leaving a little excess, that's one of the many lessons I learned in this first...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-13, 06:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 975
Posted By macbethpoe

Clydesdale - Thank you for the links! I would...

Clydesdale - Thank you for the links! I would really like to do the tension style saddles. That's what I had in mind at least, but cradom's link is basically what I did here, and will most likely do...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-13, 10:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 975
Posted By macbethpoe

That is a great idea! Thank you. Wish I posted...

That is a great idea! Thank you. Wish I posted this a year or two ago haha.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-13, 09:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 975
Posted By macbethpoe

VERY rough, first prototype of a Brooks style saddle.

So I have been working with leather and waxed canvas for about 6-8 months, making bags, wallets, belts, ipad cases, stuff like that. But since I have become interested in cycling, and vintage...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-13, 03:27 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,609
Posted By macbethpoe

312253 Crappy cell pic, but maybe with some...

312253

Crappy cell pic, but maybe with some Photo shop love it could work, feel free to use it if you want.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-13, 03:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,008
Posted By macbethpoe

The cracking you won't be able to save, but...

The cracking you won't be able to save, but basically you need to moisturize the leather, think of it like dry cracked skin. The first thing you can try, which will be the cheapest and easiest, is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-13, 11:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,904
Posted By macbethpoe

That's the best way to describe it, it does just...

That's the best way to describe it, it does just disappear, it's really something. Thanks again for all the help, and I'm glad to be apart of the club! ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-13, 09:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,904
Posted By macbethpoe

312018312019312020312021312022312023 So she...

312018312019312020312021312022312023

So she is finally all put back together, and I have been able to ride 'er a little bit and I LOVE the ride. It's taking a little getting used to, it's just SO...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-13, 08:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,231
Posted By macbethpoe

Nice find! That's just the best feeling in the...

Nice find! That's just the best feeling in the world, getting an old bike, having no idea what it could be, and then the really fun part, making it all pretty. Enjoy!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-13, 11:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,122
Posted By macbethpoe

Especially the ones that DON'T have the set screw...

Especially the ones that DON'T have the set screw behind the seat post, mine is like a quill stem, makes it difficult to adjust seat height that's for sure.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-13, 01:27 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,904
Posted By macbethpoe

311285 Just about done, every last ball...

311285

Just about done, every last ball bearing and nook and cranny clean and greased! Forgot to picture the wheels. Tomorrow I am going down to get new cables and a chain, and hopefully after...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-13, 10:53 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,773,817
Posted By macbethpoe

ISO - Quill stem, preferably 3T, but only real...

ISO - Quill stem, preferably 3T, but only real "requirement" is that it's silver, polished would be a plus! Also, if anyone has a Campy SR crank dust cap, I really need just one, and a set of these...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-13, 10:26 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 47,601
Posted By macbethpoe

Awesome bonded carbon frame! Jealous yours shows...

Awesome bonded carbon frame! Jealous yours shows the weave, very cool.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-13, 10:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,904
Posted By macbethpoe

Hey so I finally, FINALLY finished the crankset,...

Hey so I finally, FINALLY finished the crankset, easily the most difficult part of this bike. If you are considering removing anodizing off one of these, seriously reconsider lol. Anyway, kind of...
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