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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-11-24, 12:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,393
Posted By randyjawa

I could not resist and thanks. Let me know if...

I could not resist and thanks. Let me know if you need anything that I can throw in for you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 420
Posted By randyjawa

I am going to see the fellow tomorrow. If the...

I am going to see the fellow tomorrow. If the price is really low, I am going to buy the bike (sans wheels), strip the components and take it back to Canada with me. Not sure how to ship from...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-09-24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 323
Posted By randyjawa

Without more information, such as where you live,...

Without more information, such as where you live, and pictures would be helpful. Without that sort of information there is no real way to determine value.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-07-24, 12:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,393
Posted By randyjawa

How much for all? Sorry, a bit confused. I am...

How much for all? Sorry, a bit confused. I am interested in all, depending on price and cost to ship. Thanks and cannot get to my computer all the time. Every second day, at best, until I get...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 420
Posted By randyjawa

Colnago MTN Bike - Should I..?

I can buy this Colnago mountain bike for next to nothing. The guy just wants it gone. I would strip the components and just take the frame/fork back to Canada....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 448
Posted By randyjawa

I have been lucky enough to own several Marinoni...

I have been lucky enough to own several Marinoni road bikes. Not one proved disappointing in the ride quality department. This one, kinda similar to the OP;s, came my way last Fall (the seller even...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,005
Posted By randyjawa

Stuck stem removal without chemicals (I like to...

Stuck stem removal without chemicals (I like to keep my hobby sport green). All you need is one coarse hacksaw blade, one pair of channel locks or vice grips and a wee screwdriver to pry with. ...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-02-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 515
Posted By randyjawa

I have found, restored (street not perfect...

I have found, restored (street not perfect restorations) a lot of vintage road bikes. More than 100, for sure. Of all those bikes, my 1978 Motobecane was something special, offering great aesthetics...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-20-24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 396
Posted By randyjawa

I have never herd of a Muddy Fox. Based on what...

I have never herd of a Muddy Fox. Based on what I see, I would not pay much for the bike. $50 tops but that is just me. On the same thought, it has been my experience that rare or little know...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 556
Posted By randyjawa

They look good to me but I have not even had a...

They look good to me but I have not even had a chance to ride this bike yet. Job one when I get back to Canada......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 804
Posted By randyjawa

Up for grabs when I get back to Canada... ...

Up for grabs when I get back to Canada...
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 527
Posted By randyjawa

​​​​​​​Yup! been there and done that. I works.

​​​​​​​Yup! been there and done that. I works.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 12
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Views: 549
Posted By randyjawa

Really? You can change bar tape... ...

Really? You can change bar tape...
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Been riding it like this for the past four...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-12-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 288
Posted By randyjawa

There were some very nice Chiorda bikes back in...

There were some very nice Chiorda bikes back in the day. They were few and far between. The OP's is not a high end machine and not a favorite of Sheldon Brown's. That said, the bike is in great...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-12-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,463
Posted By randyjawa

A couple of members have questioned my opinion...

A couple of members have questioned my opinion regarding the top of the line quality of the OP's Legnano. I agree with them. I did not look carefully enough, noting quickly the seat stay tops. ...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-10-24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,463
Posted By randyjawa

In my area, the bike is darn near worthless. ...

In my area, the bike is darn near worthless. People can't give vintage road bikes away. Were I buying the OP's bike, $200 US to start and then into negotiation. Were I selling = $1000 after clean...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-10-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,463
Posted By randyjawa

Not meaning to bust someone's bubble, but the...

Not meaning to bust someone's bubble, but the OP's Legnano is not top of the line. It is a Legnano Gran Premio, I believe. I have been lucky enough to own two in my vintage road bike collection...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-06-24, 12:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 365
Posted By randyjawa

$100 tops. I have owned and ridden a 1000, 1200,...

$100 tops. I have owned and ridden a 1000, 1200, 1400 and 1600. All were good to me but none were exceptional in ride quality. That said, next summer's project is waiting for me to get home to Canada...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 429
Posted By randyjawa

Not sure if I have the right tool or not.......

Not sure if I have the right tool or not.......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 523
Posted By randyjawa

Great bike and you WILL love the ride quality. I...

Great bike and you WILL love the ride quality. I truly enjoyed mine...

That said, I had an old catalog, years ago, and the Atala came with Universal stoppers (as are fitted to the OP's bike) or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,475
Posted By randyjawa

If a frame is damaged, in any way (dent, bent,...

If a frame is damaged, in any way (dent, bent, rusted, cracked, etc.) I will buy the bike for the component group only. I don't have any interest in a damaged frame set. That said, as a rider, that...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-24-24, 12:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,256
Posted By randyjawa

I have a Carlton rebadged as a Raleigh. My guess...

I have a Carlton rebadged as a Raleigh. My guess is that Raleigh bought the Carlton business out and rebadged, rather than repaint etc., just to sell off what they had......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,222
Posted By randyjawa

Free and found at the dump near my summer lake...

Free and found at the dump near my summer lake cottage...
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Free...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-09-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,062
Posted By randyjawa

$180 CND is fair, depending on location. I have...

$180 CND is fair, depending on location. I have owed a couple and the ride quality is not bad but can easily be improved (a lot) by swapping those steel patterned rims for alloy ones. Other than...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-24, 12:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 546
Posted By randyjawa

Not sure but I might have the same problem. ...

Not sure but I might have the same problem.

I snagged this Devenci from the dump (landfill site near my lake cottage). I took it for a short spin after ensuring that it was road worthy and safe to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-15-24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 811
Posted By randyjawa

Were it me and if I did not want the bike, I...

Were it me and if I did not want the bike, I would sell it as a complete bike. Broken up it will not fetch more $$$ in my opinion. The problem is shipping. If you can't sell locally, then you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-03-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 702
Posted By randyjawa

The thin blade and careful prying will get the...

The thin blade and careful prying will get the job done. Been there many times. Just be patient and go slow. Sooner or later, they will release.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-23, 11:49 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 8,547
Posted By randyjawa

Had that Bianchi been my size, I would have hung...

Had that Bianchi been my size, I would have hung on to it. Sadly, it was way too big and I am pleased to see the bike taking shape. Now, what to do with this Bianchi mess that came my way last...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-23, 11:38 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,199
Posted By randyjawa

Yup - works for me as long as there are no dents...

Yup - works for me as long as there are no dents or cracks......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-23, 12:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 720
Posted By randyjawa

To me that head set screams Bianchi. Picked this...

To me that head set screams Bianchi. Picked this one up a few years back. Sadly, too big for me and even more sadly, the original owner drilled holes in the top tube......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-23, 11:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 858
Posted By randyjawa

Too small? No problem. Harvest the components and...

Too small? No problem. Harvest the components and then offer the frame/fork for sale. I used to do this all the time and, believe it or not, as often as not, I got more cash for the frame/fork set...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-23, 11:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,471
Posted By randyjawa

Marinoni, a really nice higher end Canadian made...

Marinoni, a really nice higher end Canadian made bicycle. I am a great fan of the Marinoni brand and have owned several, over the years. Still have two...

My seven speed Special......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-23, 01:16 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 9,018
Posted By randyjawa

If I have to ride a bike that is not quite the...

If I have to ride a bike that is not quite the right fit, I choose larger over smaller. In fact, larger is, as often as not, as or more comfortable than just right. I know that sounds silly but it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-23, 02:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 269
Posted By randyjawa

You bought yourself a track frame set, most...

You bought yourself a track frame set, most commonly used with a fixed gear single gear rear and non-coasting sprocket. Not the best for an unskilled rider. Trust me on this...

I bought a Trek...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-23, 01:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 685
Posted By randyjawa

I have run both and on different bikes. For my...

I have run both and on different bikes. For my money, the Model 61 out performs the 68s. Easy to remove the wheel - pinch the brake blocks snug to the rim, unhook the straddle cable from the yoke,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-18-23, 01:08 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,141
Posted By randyjawa

I ride my early eighties Bianchi almost every day...

I ride my early eighties Bianchi almost every day all winter...
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Mind you,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-23, 01:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 836
Posted By randyjawa

Well, I used Wordpress to build MY "TEN SPEEDS"...

Well, I used Wordpress to build MY "TEN SPEEDS" and it seemed to be OK. I downloaded a copy of Wordpress software but have to figure out how to unzip it (I am not much of a computer guy but I have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-23, 01:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 836
Posted By randyjawa

randyjawa New Website...

I want to build another website. My "Ten Speeds" was well received and I kick myself, to this day, for selling the site. Anyway...

I want to know what the best software to use. I want to be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-23, 01:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 410
Posted By randyjawa

Gus did a great job with my Rabeneick decal set....

Gus did a great job with my Rabeneick decal set. Great quality and easy to use...
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-23, 01:11 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,848
Posted By randyjawa

This Gardin was given to a local bike shop owner....

This Gardin was given to a local bike shop owner. It was hardly ever ridden and sat in the bike shop basement almost since day one of its life. Really nice bike but, sadly, too small for me...

...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-02-23, 12:05 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,312
Posted By randyjawa

Were I buying, $600 US per bike. Were I selling,...

Were I buying, $600 US per bike. Were I selling, not a penny under $1000 US. If you can ell locally, do so. Shipping, if you don't know what you are doing, can be costly and, quite frankly,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-23, 12:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,010
Posted By randyjawa

Believe it or not, I m pretty sure that I saw you...

Believe it or not, I m pretty sure that I saw you guys one day when out and about on my bike. I have ridden most of the lonely roads in the Treasure Beach area. One of my favorite places to stop ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-23, 12:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 835
Posted By randyjawa

Nice bike and a worthy project, in my opinion....

Nice bike and a worthy project, in my opinion. That said, being a vintage road bike enthusiast, I opted to give this "found at the dump" lovely clean old roadster to a friend who has given me more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-23, 12:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,995
Posted By randyjawa

This goes up for sale, on the G For Sale forum,...

This goes up for sale, on the G
For Sale forum, in the Spring, when I get back to Canada...
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-23, 01:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,010
Posted By randyjawa

Not sure as I always ride my old road bike. That...

Not sure as I always ride my old road bike. That said, less than a kilometer away is a barn find Colnago mountain bike. Perhaps I should go buy it?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-23, 01:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,010
Posted By randyjawa

Where does the Mikuni go? Had to sell the...

Where does the Mikuni go?

Had to sell the Movements (nicknamed bowel) as I can't get my leg over the saddle anymore. My wife and I had many kilometers of wonderful riding before I had to let the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-23, 12:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 924
Posted By randyjawa

The handle bar, as found, on this old Devinci,...

The handle bar, as found, on this old Devinci, did little to blow my kilt up...
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-23, 12:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,010
Posted By randyjawa

There are no vintage bikes in Jamaica. Only old...

There are no vintage bikes in Jamaica. Only old bikes that are kept runningn not necessarily road worthy, but running, none the less. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-23, 01:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,010
Posted By randyjawa

Back in Jamaica - My Poor Bianchi...

Long ago, I brought my early eighties Bianchi to Jamaica...
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I have been...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-23, 11:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 671
Posted By randyjawa

Get yourself a botttle of Liquid Mask, sold in...

Get yourself a botttle of Liquid Mask, sold in art supply stores. With a small brush, coat the chrome exactly where you don't want paint to stick. I usually do a couple of coats to be sure (belt and...
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