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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-23, 06:02 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 955
Posted By Slowride79

Very nice bike. I think there may be remnants of...

Very nice bike. I think there may be remnants of a decal on the fork blade near the fork crown. The shape of the outline could offer a clue as to type of steel.
I don’t think you’ve done any harm...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-24-23, 10:00 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,949
Posted By Slowride79

Where the chrome meets the paint on the fork...

Where the chrome meets the paint on the fork blades and seat/chain stays is supposed to be gold lining. What’s this red? Paint? Tape? If in the best case it’s tape I don’t see how it doesn’t take off...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-23, 03:53 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,569
Posted By Slowride79

I ran into a listing in Sarasota on FB MP a few...

I ran into a listing in Sarasota on FB MP a few minutes ago for a Pug and seller had same first name as for this “old Japanese bike.” I asked if this was also his and he responded yes and that it’s a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-22, 11:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 780
Posted By Slowride79

You must be a Grand Rapidian ! Glad it’s in good...

You must be a Grand Rapidian ! Glad it’s in good hands. My 630 cleaned up pretty well. Juvela kindly pointed out they have forged drops/tips despite not having derailleur hanger . Versatile vs some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-22, 07:34 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,214
Posted By Slowride79

I have found this to work on Raleigh...

I have found this to work on Raleigh sports/superbe/tourist for example but only on those. If you try on other cranks it does not have enough reach , will bend the cotter , and then you will have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-22, 01:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,682
Posted By Slowride79

3alarmer thanks for the link. Have you ever...

3alarmer thanks for the link. Have you ever ordered from this company in Nevada? I think they are independent company from manufacturer?

www.shopcyclustools.com
201 N Nellis Blvd
Las Vegas NV US...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-22, 03:33 PM
Replies: 5,899
Views: 635,309
Posted By Slowride79

https://www.ebay.com/itm/224463623870?mkcid=16&mke...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/224463623870?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=j3fihrdBSSy&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=P3EelmzySWa&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

raleigh76

Raleigh sports...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-22, 02:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 956
Posted By Slowride79

Hello everyone, Nice bike Andy! That...

Hello everyone,

Nice bike Andy! That frameset looks to be in excellent shape.
Here is mine , end of ‘74 early ‘’75. It’s all original including tires/tubes. Shown as found. Still in queue for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-22, 07:17 AM
Replies: 77,008
Views: 12,609,465
Posted By Slowride79

anybody willing to inspect/facilitate? I missed...

anybody willing to inspect/facilitate? I missed out on one recently…when one door closes another one opens?

its too big for me🙁 . Seller sent this pic...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-12-22, 06:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 765
Posted By Slowride79

Hello Marius, nice bike 😉. The lugs indicate it’s...

Hello Marius, nice bike 😉. The lugs indicate it’s from 1973. glws!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-22, 04:25 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,832
Posted By Slowride79

Interesting discussion. I would think the team...

Interesting discussion. I would think the team bike would have the thinner gauge “professional” 531 tubing and the other the “standard” gauge 531. Here is some Reynolds info Reynolds Tubing...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-17-22, 08:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 888
Posted By Slowride79

It’s a little high but not outrageous.Ask if they...

It’s a little high but not outrageous.Ask if they have original wheels, missing dust caps, original leather saddle, and other tire so you have a matching set on the bike. If not ask if they are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-22, 08:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 430
Posted By Slowride79

Welcome Ch3ss. Mark has given some great advice...

Welcome Ch3ss. Mark has given some great advice and pointed out common pitfalls. Here is another resource https://www.sheldonbrown.com/velos.html Take your time and ask advice first just like you’re...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-22, 08:45 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,351
Posted By Slowride79

Quick work with that Schwinn fork. It looks...

Quick work with that Schwinn fork. It looks great. You had me laughing at Jack’s comment about how you weren’t listening. Incredible. I was curious so I looked at his non profit website and the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-22, 08:43 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,351
Posted By Slowride79

Kurt, Very entertaining and good of you to save...

Kurt, Very entertaining and good of you to save these from the scrap heap. You were very charitable in your recounting of your first stop. can’t imagine him selling anything with manners and prices...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-22, 09:12 PM
Replies: 77,008
Views: 12,609,465
Posted By Slowride79

”honey, i heard what you said and I put one of...

”honey, i heard what you said and I put one of the bikes up for sale. Someone will surely buy it soon and then there will be more room in the …”
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-22, 10:14 PM
Replies: 77,008
Views: 12,609,465
Posted By Slowride79

I reached out to seller to see if they would be...

I reached out to seller to see if they would be willing to ship. Let’s see.

Update: seller says he won’t ship. Anyone near Whittier, CA able to facilitate?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-22-22, 09:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 785
Posted By Slowride79

Pm incoming nesteel

Pm incoming nesteel
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-22, 09:56 PM
Replies: 77,008
Views: 12,609,465
Posted By Slowride79

I saw that one too. Was surprised it was sold...

I saw that one too. Was surprised it was sold same day. It was a nice one though so that must explain it. I’m looking for one +/- 56cm.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-22, 04:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 804
Posted By Slowride79

Read a few times that sram 830 does not have...

Read a few times that sram 830 does not have chrome plated hardened pins. Can anyone else confirm this? On this advice, I bought a couple 850s recently. Here is post from another member recently...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-22, 04:41 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,681
Posted By Slowride79

Nice rig! What kind of trailer? Do we have a...

Nice rig! What kind of trailer?
Do we have a thread somewhere on CV friendly trailers?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-22, 09:36 PM
Replies: 2,186
Views: 725,479
Posted By Slowride79

PM sent. Interested in all 55-58 SC and TDF. nice...

PM sent. Interested in all 55-58 SC and TDF. nice job the “keeper TDF!”
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-22, 06:56 PM
Replies: 77,008
Views: 12,609,465
Posted By Slowride79

1972 motobecane Le Champion Chicago $500

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/502021061570557/

Two sets of wheels. Missing original levers. All else looks there.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-22, 06:09 PM
Replies: 77,008
Views: 12,609,465
Posted By Slowride79

‘74 Raleigh international $1000 Frankfort, Illinois

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/490177632437154/

This one looks very clean although priced on high side in my opinion.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-22, 05:30 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 33,319
Posted By Slowride79

Regarding preserving the paint: I think this...

Regarding preserving the paint: I think this calls for treating what is worthy of a museum like one!
https://www.thehenryford.org/collections-and-research/digital-resources/caring-for-artifacts/
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-22, 07:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,164
Posted By Slowride79

Very nice bike! I have one but nowhere near as...

Very nice bike! I have one but nowhere near as nice shape as yours!

Our very own juvela helped me to identify some components when he looked at mine.below I quote him and attach pics he found. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-22, 04:30 PM
Replies: 77,008
Views: 12,609,465
Posted By Slowride79

What could possibly go wrong!

What could possibly go wrong!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-22, 07:52 PM
Replies: 77,008
Views: 12,609,465
Posted By Slowride79

1954 Motobecane

1954 Motobecane $2,500 or best

umm let’s see …which is the drive side…

https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bik/d/huntington-beach-1954-motobecane/7456262245.html

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-22, 04:54 PM
Replies: 2,186
Views: 725,479
Posted By Slowride79

I see my post from over a month a ago is buried...

I see my post from over a month a ago is buried so …..

Hello everyone,

73 gitane Tour de France
- this one is a 60cm ctt . Beautiful paint and chrome and decals mostly intact. Need frame one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-22, 10:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 405
Posted By Slowride79

Hello Everyone, Very Impressed as Greg from...

Hello Everyone,

Very Impressed as Greg from Cupertino actually took the time to write me off list and explain in detail the services they offer in this regard. Separately and prior to this I...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-22-22, 08:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,162
Posted By Slowride79

Not trying to offend but I would not even pay $20...

Not trying to offend but I would not even pay $20 for this bike. Rear rim is alloy front is steel with rust. Seat is ruined as leather cracking and tearing at rivet. Kick stand- stays crushed?...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-20-22, 12:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 751
Posted By Slowride79

Not to mention a master at packing bikes! Thanks...

Not to mention a master at packing bikes! Thanks again Miguel😉
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-22, 07:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 867
Posted By Slowride79

Not sure if the description on the box gives us...

Not sure if the description on the box gives us any clues (3 pieces). Found on bay.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-22, 05:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,203
Posted By Slowride79

Looking from the catalog on Kurt’s site, yours...

Looking from the catalog on Kurt’s site, yours has 27” steel rims. Alloy rims would make a big difference not only due to lighter weight overall but also due to lower rotational mass. Either swap in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-21, 09:49 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,525
Posted By Slowride79

Airbus- commercial airplanes ; #1 or 2 depending...

Airbus- commercial airplanes ; #1 or 2 depending on year
Daussault- military jets (just signed a $19 billion sale today) https://theaviationist.com/2021/12/06/uae-rafale-deal/
Alstom - first high...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-21, 08:58 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,717
Posted By Slowride79

That looks like a nice frameset that will clean...

That looks like a nice frameset that will clean up well. Thanks for explaining.

By the way, those look like forged Simplex dropouts in the back ? Ref 881 . I believe verktyg said these are forged...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-21, 07:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,108
Posted By Slowride79

More pics. Also did not mention lyotard 65 pedals...

More pics. Also did not mention lyotard 65 pedals also present :)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-21, 06:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,108
Posted By Slowride79

71/72 Motobecane Le Champion

Hello everyone!
another one followed me home !
it looks like everything is present in terms of components according to Chas’ very nice summary (enclosed) except the following:

- Araya 27x 1-1/4...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-21, 04:15 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,154
Posted By Slowride79

First things first fender in French is garde boue...

First things first fender in French is garde boue (literally guard mud). I would ask for help on tonton velo as I think someone else may have mentioned but you could also look at eBay.fr . Shipping...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-11-21, 02:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 545
Posted By Slowride79

Yes there is a following but fairly limited. ...

Yes there is a following but fairly limited. Yours is complete but has a fair amount of patina as to be expected if used over past almost 70 years. I would try to sell locally on FB marketplace or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-21, 12:20 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,154
Posted By Slowride79

Really important you use mild methods to clean...

Really important you use mild methods to clean that bike so as not to damage paint (fragile) and chrome. Do not do OA bath as acid is indiscriminate. Do not use Aluminum foil ( this just smear Al...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-21, 04:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 527
Posted By Slowride79

Mighty kind of you! 😉 I’ll report back if it...

Mighty kind of you! 😉 I’ll report back if it should come to this. Thanks Merziac for contacts.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-28-21, 06:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,210
Posted By Slowride79

Nice job on paint ! It’s a nice twist on the...

Nice job on paint ! It’s a nice twist on the Criterium Violet . I also like that the derailleur hanger is not modified. Was so exited to see your for sale post but sadly yet another TDF not my size...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-21, 06:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,734
Posted By Slowride79

I think you know the answer already since you...

I think you know the answer already since you said you regret passing on the the last one…
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-21, 08:27 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,430
Posted By Slowride79

Steve, nice detective work! I stand corrected ! I...

Steve, nice detective work! I stand corrected ! I thought the ‘74 had the same fastener as my ‘72 which is in fact has the same weird one as your Bob Jackson. Did you find a source for replacements?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-21, 07:20 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,430
Posted By Slowride79

Seat clamp bolt is definitely not original....

Seat clamp bolt is definitely not original. Replacements that actually fit are very difficult to find. Ask me how I know…

I agree it’s a beautiful bike!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-21, 07:18 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,718
Posted By Slowride79

But do wear gloves with the 50/50 acetone / atf...

But do wear gloves with the 50/50 acetone / atf mix… that stuff is the most toxic/tough on skin…
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-21, 04:18 PM
Replies: 77,008
Views: 12,609,465
Posted By Slowride79

:) ...

:)
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1300x2000/32cc5f11_134d_4f5d_af3a_a396e04e2ea0_86c2c1f8162befd6cf9d5dce264fba0af255bd73.jpeg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-21, 05:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,070
Posted By Slowride79

Here’s mine . As found with only a bath. Found...

Here’s mine . As found with only a bath. Found criterium shifters and Mafac levers but frame is 4-7cm too big so looking for smaller one ☹️...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-07-21, 02:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 577
Posted By Slowride79

Beautiful bike! Glws! Many have said before but...

Beautiful bike! Glws!
Many have said before but for those that don’t know, Miguel is obsessive about carefully disassembling, individual packaging of components, and efficiently over packing to...
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