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04-23-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,733
Posted By Kabuki12

That is a very nice place to ride . I have gone...

That is a very nice place to ride . I have gone up there and ridden even in light rain and not been disappointed. You can ride as far as you like and there are great views around every corner and...
04-23-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 8,470
Posted By Kabuki12

Nice job on this. I remember when you found it...

Nice job on this. I remember when you found it and can appreciate what goes into a " left for dead" bike. I ride "Rusty" , my 1972 ItalVega that was left in a field in Morro Bay California for ...
04-23-24, 06:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 517
Posted By Kabuki12

I can’t understand how anyone else can recommend...

I can’t understand how anyone else can recommend tire size for someone based on a picture of the bike. All the sizes you mention are fine , choose the one YOU like!
04-20-24, 06:55 AM
Replies: 3,567
Views: 442,514
Posted By Kabuki12

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Me , after hitting the asphalt Eroica California , Paso Robles!
04-19-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,019
Posted By Kabuki12

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Kind of hard to see with this blurry...
04-19-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 292
Views: 13,263
Posted By Kabuki12

Way cool!! My mechanics/friend had one back in...

Way cool!! My mechanics/friend had one back in the seventies . I was driving a 1957 356 A T1 coupe . The six cylinder 914 is a bit of an anomaly , my brother had a 1.7 4 cylinder that he bought new...
04-19-24, 06:36 AM
Replies: 292
Views: 13,263
Posted By Kabuki12

Boxing up the Raleigh I sold . No regrets , just...

Boxing up the Raleigh I sold . No regrets , just great memories of many rides . I actually sold it for more than I paid for it in 2015-2016 , that ain’t bad considering how the market is. The guy who...
Replies: 8
Views: 403
Posted By Kabuki12

Yea , probably cost somebody a bit of money for...

Yea , probably cost somebody a bit of money for that set , but they are old and if anyone needed them I would take what is offered.
04-17-24, 12:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 173
Posted By Kabuki12

Yea , I always understood that they were 1/2...

Yea , I always understood that they were 1/2 sizes . I am pretty sure that is center to top . Mine is 25.5 0r 64cm. It looks taller to me because the frame on my Mark V looks even huger than most of...
04-17-24, 12:30 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,077
Posted By Kabuki12

Congratulations! Post pics when you get it....

Congratulations! Post pics when you get it. Always nice to see another Super on the forum. Here's mine from a ride a couple of weeks ago. Any excuse to post a nice photo! Sorry for the "big to big" ....
04-17-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 671
Posted By Kabuki12

Yes , we had Magnaflux and Zyglo ( as well as...

Yes , we had Magnaflux and Zyglo ( as well as other ND testing) at the Aerospace Company I worked for and it was real nice. I am a Tool Grinder and we used to have a red dye that we sprayed on brazed...
04-16-24, 08:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 671
Posted By Kabuki12

If you decide to build this up and ride it with...

If you decide to build this up and ride it with anew fork , keep an eye on the head tube. . A friend got in a front end collision and turned the front wheel of his bike into a taco. The fork was...
04-15-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 614
Posted By Kabuki12

Careful with what you post , I got seriously...

Careful with what you post , I got seriously scolded and removed for mentioning something like that gold colored non bike related item! 🙄
04-15-24, 08:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 417
Posted By Kabuki12

Greg Softley does great work and he’s reasonable...

Greg Softley does great work and he’s reasonable on pricing. I don’t know how he comes up with the stickers but he has done some pretty nice custom stuff for a friend of mine. Cyclomondo is the name...
04-15-24, 07:47 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,875
Posted By Kabuki12

I have used Facebook marketplace once . It was...

I have used Facebook marketplace once . It was nothing bike related. It was a suggestion from my neighbor who sells and buys on there .( I asked him if he knew anyone who needed a dryer.) I listed...
Replies: 14
Views: 568
Posted By Kabuki12

Yes , as was suggested , look at completed...

Yes , as was suggested , look at completed transactions(sold). A lot of asking prices are overly optimistic in today’s depressed market. I just sold my Raleigh Competition GS in very good condition ....
04-15-24, 06:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 614
Posted By Kabuki12

Maybe black anodize the chain rings to go with...

Maybe black anodize the chain rings to go with the front derailleur.
04-15-24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 292
Views: 13,263
Posted By Kabuki12

yea , I know . I’m only 6’ tall but long legs. I...

yea , I know . I’m only 6’ tall but long legs. I have built this to ride instead! The Competition is 59cm...
04-15-24, 12:33 PM
Replies: 292
Views: 13,263
Posted By Kabuki12

I just got an offer on my Raleigh and accepted ....

I just got an offer on my Raleigh and accepted . It was too small for me but I had been riding it since 2016 . Recently I just want bikes that fit and I have plenty that do. Next........who knows ?...
Replies: 16
Views: 761
Posted By Kabuki12

Either keep it or donate it , probably not worth...

Either keep it or donate it , probably not worth the hassle trying to sell it. I’m seeing very nice vintage bikes selling very cheap and reasonably priced bikes sitting with no buyers. I’m glad I ...
Replies: 15
Views: 643
Posted By Kabuki12

As far as value , it depends on finding the right...

As far as value , it depends on finding the right buyer. Right now it could take a while as the market is not good ….at all! Not many folks looking for vintage bikes anymore it seems.
04-12-24, 10:42 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,284
Posted By Kabuki12

Don’t give up , I’m in much the same situation...

Don’t give up , I’m in much the same situation with my hip. My recovery hit a plateau. I am at 7 months since I broke it . I saw the doctor a couple of weeks ago and he said it would be a full year...
04-12-24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 774
Posted By Kabuki12

I enjoy this forum , Classic Rendezvous , and my...

I enjoy this forum , Classic Rendezvous , and my International Palm Society forum ( yea ....I collect palms) . With forums like these it is easy and informative with occasional back and forth. It's...
04-12-24, 12:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 875
Posted By Kabuki12

I would certainly get a cash deposit for the test...

I would certainly get a cash deposit for the test ride if someone just walked up. I have sold bikes on CL but folks usually show up in a car or truck. I get the keys and ID and they enjoy a ride....
04-12-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 866
Posted By Kabuki12

So sorry for your loss.Thank you for letting our...

So sorry for your loss.Thank you for letting our community know, I am sure he will be missed.
04-11-24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 992
Posted By Kabuki12

Excellent !! Enjoy this very affordable hobby...

Excellent !! Enjoy this very affordable hobby ....with benefits. I have about a dozen bikes and have less $$ in everything than some folks with one or two modern carbon fiber thing a magigs. I have...
04-11-24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 632
Posted By Kabuki12

I would use it . I like the 3 arm cranks . I have...

I would use it . I like the 3 arm cranks . I have the Campagnolo version on my Raleigh Competition GS and it is worn like yours but works very well....
04-11-24, 07:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 492
Posted By Kabuki12

It is very rewarding to see an old favorite , or...

It is very rewarding to see an old favorite , or any nice steed , brought back . Be sure to post pics of the journey . Joe
04-10-24, 09:31 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,809
Posted By Kabuki12

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A table made from a worn out Hero bicycle.
04-10-24, 06:34 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,936
Posted By Kabuki12

I ride tall bikes because I have long legs(35”...

I ride tall bikes because I have long legs(35” inseam) . I’m not that tall , only 6’ but ride 62-64cm bikes. Most of my bikes have the 170 crank arm length and that is fine. I have one bike that came...
04-10-24, 06:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 492
Posted By Kabuki12

I had a pretty rusty Motobecane media blasted and...

I had a pretty rusty Motobecane media blasted and powder painted . It came out nice , I decided to splurge and put new decals from Greg Softley . It is a 25” frame that fits perfectly. I paid about...
04-10-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,724
Posted By Kabuki12

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My brass bell!
04-10-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 5,338
Views: 842,532
Posted By Kabuki12

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Nice day for a ride to the beach!
04-10-24, 09:49 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 764
Posted By Kabuki12

Last year while on a ride with some guys from my...

Last year while on a ride with some guys from my neighborhood , we got passed by a guy on a fat tire ebike. We were cruising at maybe 16mph and just sort of chuckled as he passed us. About a mile or...
04-09-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 522
Posted By Kabuki12

If I were in a major (busy) city environment , I...

If I were in a major (busy) city environment , I would consider a more upright handlebar solution and thumb shifters . Being down in the drops is a bit less maneuverable in heavy traffic areas. I am...
04-09-24, 09:09 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,342
Posted By Kabuki12

I have a Mondia that was set up for cyclocross...

I have a Mondia that was set up for cyclocross when I got it . I guess because of the wide tire clearance on them , they were used for this purpose . I have it set up for road now, much better riding...
Replies: 15
Views: 830
Posted By Kabuki12

Good move , I’m in Ventura and I wouldn’t drive...

Good move , I’m in Ventura and I wouldn’t drive to Santa Barbara for that bike even if it were my size (it ain’t).
04-08-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 339
Posted By Kabuki12

Great , hopefully you paid 2024 price , not 2019...

Great , hopefully you paid 2024 price , not 2019 price . The prices have fallen in the last 3-4 years. I guess the main thing is that you got the bike back!
04-08-24, 05:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 613
Posted By Kabuki12

The vintage road bike market has been down for a...

The vintage road bike market has been down for a while now. I saw a 70’s Motobecane Grand Jubile’ on CL for $99 with Campagnolo NR derailleurs , bar cons and a nice set of 700c wheels. It took months...
04-08-24, 06:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 798
Posted By Kabuki12

I run my springs on the outside of the drop outs...

I run my springs on the outside of the drop outs on my Colnago to allow the axel to slide further back for a larger cog.
04-07-24, 09:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 798
Posted By Kabuki12

I don’t know the the value , but that paint job...

I don’t know the the value , but that paint job wasn’t cheap. When I sent mine out it was over 700 with shipping.
04-07-24, 06:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 765
Posted By Kabuki12

It sounds like it is pre-‘75 and later than early...

It sounds like it is pre-‘75 and later than early seventies due to no club cut out on seat lug. Your 1974 evaluation would be right , given the details. My 1975 Super has Colnago under the C on the...
04-07-24, 06:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 798
Posted By Kabuki12

Nice frame . I know nothing about the later years...

Nice frame . I know nothing about the later years of Super but one thing , this looks as though it could be repainted. If so , the Columbus decal could be different than original. The paint finish...
04-06-24, 09:10 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,795
Posted By Kabuki12

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60cm Medici , moved on to new owner . Too small...
04-05-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 504
Posted By Kabuki12

Cool cruiser!

Cool cruiser!
04-02-24, 07:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 429
Posted By Kabuki12

It’s your bike and whatever you do is up to you ....

It’s your bike and whatever you do is up to you . We don’t have to like it!
04-02-24, 07:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 379
Posted By Kabuki12

Every once in a while an original headbadge will...

Every once in a while an original headbadge will show up on eBay . Too bad it is the wrong size for you. I bought my Diamond Formula new and still have it. It just rides very nicely , maybe because I...
04-02-24, 06:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 379
Posted By Kabuki12

It doesn’t have the typical Bridgestone Kabuki...

It doesn’t have the typical Bridgestone Kabuki headbadge and I don’t recognize the lugs. Mine is late seventies and was top of the line back then . Their top models were labeled Diamond Formula ,...
04-01-24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,920
Posted By Kabuki12

Agreed , just a glance . I don't recall anyone...

Agreed , just a glance . I don't recall anyone getting bounced , even in the early Paso Robles days when Wes was there. I do remember critically looking at Luciano's old bike and wondering how the...
04-01-24, 11:37 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 25,149
Posted By Kabuki12

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No better than my others , just...
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