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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-06, 05:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 755
Posted By number6

I am not in Seattle, but I would try Elliot Bay...

I am not in Seattle, but I would try Elliot Bay Cycles, I am pretty sure they speak vintage.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-06, 05:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,634
Posted By number6

Depending on the chainring differential, 26 is...

Depending on the chainring differential, 26 is the realistic max for a NR rear. Chain length has to be spot on if using a 52/42 or 53/42, in addition pulling theaxle back in the dropouts will assist,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-06, 05:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,508
Posted By number6

Masi's are made to be ridden. Unfortunately the...

Masi's are made to be ridden. Unfortunately the values have increased to the point where one must be careful. Note there is a light blue 58cm reasonably early Carlsbad example on ebay, as of this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-06, 06:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 759
Posted By number6

'71 without more info, do remove the stem and...

'71 without more info, do remove the stem and check that there is enough inserted into the fork, back then there were no limit lines, I would want at least 2" or more of engagement. If you need/want...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-06, 08:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,690
Posted By number6

Thanks T-Mar, I am glad I did not encounter the...

Thanks T-Mar, I am glad I did not encounter the first generation. Forgot one thing to mention, the rear cluster did not freewheel but did have a clutch of sorts that would allow the cassette to move...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-06, 08:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,690
Posted By number6

First generation Pos-I-Tron used a solid wire,...

First generation Pos-I-Tron used a solid wire, not a cable, special housing. The Nishiki Junior Sport 24" wheels came with it first in the Nishiki line. The front freewheels are a wee bit fragile,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-06, 12:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,138
Posted By number6

The dropouts are the later shorter versions, with...

The dropouts are the later shorter versions, with one of the two holes visible for the chain rest option that no one really used. BB shell is investment cast, so late 70's to mid 80's is my guess,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-06, 03:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 526
Posted By number6

Don't spoil it Kriol it. They have a web site.

Don't spoil it Kriol it. They have a web site.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-06, 07:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 504
Posted By number6

Not uncommon for a smaller bike with a shorter...

Not uncommon for a smaller bike with a shorter top tube, remember the bikes of this range had high bottom brackets, so the shallow head angle, (not much shallower than bigger sizes) probably is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-06, 09:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,197
Posted By number6

In the mid 80's, Miche Competition hubs were a...

In the mid 80's, Miche Competition hubs were a sub $30. retail pair of budget Campagnolo look alikes, skewers not as nice, but for training wheels, fantastic.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-06, 10:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,520
Posted By number6

The Oro on Regina freewheels was brass, same...

The Oro on Regina freewheels was brass, same dim. as the brown ones, or even the black Atom ones for that matter. The early Suntour freewheels were Maeda, oro or reg, there were two different bodies...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-06, 07:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,520
Posted By number6

Upon original introduction the Regina Oro...

Upon original introduction the Regina Oro freewheel was marked as G.S. Corsa on the body, those bodies were of better quality than the Regina Extra, The Oro cogs were the visual representation of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-06, 06:58 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 20,496
Posted By number6

Ine the early 70's the May Company depatment...

Ine the early 70's the May Company depatment store out in California was selling a French built, Campagnolo equipped bike save for brakes, they were Mafac, touted as the finest bicycle in the world,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-06, 06:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,774
Posted By number6

The brand name went on with different players....

The brand name went on with different players. Refer to the Classicrendezvous archives and google a bit, your expectations for the time trial bike are probably too hopeful.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-06, 06:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,306
Posted By number6

Maybe. Depends on the model of Shimano and the...

Maybe. Depends on the model of Shimano and the model of centerpull, but the tire to crown or bridge dimension will not change, one can change the rear slightly if the bike has horizontal dropouts and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-06, 06:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 687
Posted By number6

Probably can be fixed, BUT, some Trek's had cast...

Probably can be fixed, BUT, some Trek's had cast ends, not forged, if cast...? feeling lucky today?

I think half of the bikes I have bought on ebay have had fork issues, I went out and bought the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-06, 09:40 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,676
Posted By number6

That reverse threaded BB model was for export to...

That reverse threaded BB model was for export to down under, they used to ride on the track clockwise as well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-06, 09:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,157
Posted By number6

I always liked the Gary Klein story, where he...

I always liked the Gary Klein story, where he made a bike for his MIT thesis, patented the idea, collected lots in patents, then lost when his idea was NOT really new at all.

I got to test ride...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-06, 07:18 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,676
Posted By number6

Most frequently ridden, 1973. Oldest 1953.

Most frequently ridden, 1973. Oldest 1953.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-06, 07:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 748
Posted By number6

What end of the spoke broke? I bet near the hub,...

What end of the spoke broke? I bet near the hub, not the rim, locating a replacement rim can be a chore, but not impossible, generally not worth the $ to rebuild if the rim has had a hard life. Or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-06, 07:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,157
Posted By number6

Be interesting to see how much it fetches, my...

Be interesting to see how much it fetches, my brother still has his Top Gun, before they had to rename it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-06, 09:27 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,388
Posted By number6

Note on the Traveler how long the dropout is...

Note on the Traveler how long the dropout is before the chainstay starts, not like that on the Paramount. the most frequent rubbing, interference will be from the seat stay, there again, the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-06, 09:03 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,388
Posted By number6

Regarding 6 cogs in the space of 5. The...

Regarding 6 cogs in the space of 5.

The early attached image shows two different generations of Regina freewheel, a "classic" (by dimension) Oro and a much later unit. cog spacing might be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-06, 08:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 589
Posted By number6

There is lots of speculation on that bike, do...

There is lots of speculation on that bike, do note that the pedal bodies and the seat post are dark, but not like annodizing, sure looks like old Magnesium to me, Pino Morrioni use Mg sometimes and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-06, 08:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,101
Posted By number6

For me its snipe, then win or forget about it....

For me its snipe, then win or forget about it. Sometimes ask a question but not often. But I have not bid on anything in months, got to put current projects to bed, or at least get them in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-06, 07:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,101
Posted By number6

Reserve? My sources say over $2k, poor images...

Reserve? My sources say over $2k, poor images don't help , there were a selection of images, many did not load for me and some were not additonal views just details of others, also white is a hard...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-06, 09:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 980
Posted By number6

Blueline was later, probably about the same...

Blueline was later, probably about the same performance as a fresh VX perhaps better industrial design, got one for cheap NOS, a happy unit, went on bike for wife that has a 14x18. Will keep the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-06, 08:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,101
Posted By number6

I say $1500. does not make reserve. Better...

I say $1500. does not make reserve.

Better question, what does the seller value it at.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-06, 08:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,821
Posted By number6

First I saw cut out BB shells was in the late...

First I saw cut out BB shells was in the late 60's, it was on a Masi, before the M it appears. Most I would describe as ports, I guess my 2 stroke youth is showing.

A friend ordered a Harry Quinn...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-06, 06:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,101
Posted By number6

Better question is will it meet reserve?

Better question is will it meet reserve?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-06, 08:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,343
Posted By number6

Campagnolo C Record pulleys, identified by light...

Campagnolo C Record pulleys, identified by light grey with chrome dust shields use ball bearings,
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-06, 08:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,101
Posted By number6

keep in mind, Biran did SELL it.

keep in mind, Biran did SELL it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-06, 11:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,483
Posted By number6

KDB? brings back old memories of a firm the ex...

KDB? brings back old memories of a firm the ex worked for.

From that image the most important thing is the bell. May I suggest you start looking for a donor bike now? just like food, a la carte is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-06, 11:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 457
Posted By number6

Perhaps trolling for a private message in hopes...

Perhaps trolling for a private message in hopes someone will offer to buy. ebay is the answer for that.

Masi's from the "late 70's" can vary much in value to the market at large. big difference to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-06, 10:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,250
Posted By number6

I was writing about the cogs themselves, Many...

I was writing about the cogs themselves, Many Atom freewheels are a design replica of the Regina, done the swap many times long ago, the freewheel to hub threading matching is a given.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-06, 10:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,764
Posted By number6

As luker stated, got to check stuff, including...

As luker stated, got to check stuff, including the chain length, overall ratios used, chain etc. My functional favorite is the older VX, heavier but with better mechanical advantage in the cable...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-06, 06:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,250
Posted By number6

Atom freewheel cogs over 28 will be hard to find,...

Atom freewheel cogs over 28 will be hard to find, if at all, Regina will fit from the period, but it will be easier finding a Regina Extra in a big spread rather than an Oro. The Suntour Maeda has a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-06, 09:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 898
Posted By number6

Decide on your crankset first, then select the BB...

Decide on your crankset first, then select the BB or do both at the same time, a French BB will be of little help, cups and spindle will be wrong as advised earlier Italian is 70mm wide, everybody...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-06, 09:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,167
Posted By number6

Best luck will be with an allen head cap screw,...

Best luck will be with an allen head cap screw, take as suggested the original and determine the threading, go to a hardware store that specializes in fasteners, including metric fasteners,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-06, 09:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,066
Posted By number6

Some notes on saving a Campagnolo headset, If one...

Some notes on saving a Campagnolo headset, If one marks the various parts prior to taking it apart it is easier to reorient them, also might try going to loose balls instead of saving the caged...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-06, 06:10 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 27,937
Posted By number6

The Mossberg bike I remember seeing when the...

The Mossberg bike I remember seeing when the sales rep. came in was a carbon one with stainless lugs, and double seat stays, kind of a Hetchins Hellenic in style, plus a regular set of stays, very...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-06, 09:32 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,898
Posted By number6

Yes, but they could not put duct tape around the...

Yes, but they could not put duct tape around the steel pedals to allow for riding with bare feet.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-06, 09:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,532
Posted By number6

Yes. Cut his teeth at Masi.

Yes. Cut his teeth at Masi.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-06, 08:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 821
Posted By number6

Gran Sport can work and are sometimes the same,...

Gran Sport can work and are sometimes the same, other times the nuts are different, and some in the middle 70's were cadnium plated, not chrome. Some are chrome. I have purchased two sets of calipers...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-06, 08:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 821
Posted By number6

Look for complete calipers, with holders, pads...

Look for complete calipers, with holders, pads and all, often calipers lacking the cable adjuster and O ring go reasonably, I bought some that way just to get the pads & holders. Counterintuitive,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-06, 05:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,532
Posted By number6

Mike Howard and Gian Simonetti were the labor for...

Mike Howard and Gian Simonetti were the labor for Medici, and when that fell apart, of Simonetti that became Simo Cycles. When Mr. Howard got into legal trouble, Simo losts its welder, Simo closed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-06, 08:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,202
Posted By number6

Why vintage carbon bikes will be hard to find 15...

Why vintage carbon bikes will be hard to find 15 years from now. Seriously, most of these resins were two part exothermic catylized stuff, heating won't debond it. Best chance would be locate the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-06, 08:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,853
Posted By number6

The short dropouts without the holes for the...

The short dropouts without the holes for the PortaCatena indicates prior to 1978, a wee bit variable as these parts were often bought in large batches and used till gone. Colnago moved to under the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-06, 09:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,918
Posted By number6

The better question might be how much do you have...

The better question might be how much do you have them insued for, had to answer that question recently.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-06, 09:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,853
Posted By number6

Not enough information to pin it down totally,...

Not enough information to pin it down totally, the fork crown and lack of a cut out on the top of the top head lug point after 1976, more information would include, the rear dropouts, fork blade...
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