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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 07:08 PM
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Posted By rccardr

Not precisely correct. The purchase price can...

Not precisely correct. The purchase price can only be deductible to the extent it exceeds the value received.
If that’s a $900 bike, there is no deductible amount.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-24, 07:03 AM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By rccardr

You are correct, sir! Apologize for the confusion.

You are correct, sir! Apologize for the confusion.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-03-24, 10:10 PM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By rccardr

Nope, non-aero DA died with 7400. 7401, 7402 and...

Nope, non-aero DA died with 7400. 7401, 7402 and 7410 were all non-aero.
But.
In the later 80’s Shimano made non-aero 1050 and 6400 series levers, which work very nicely with later single and dual...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-23, 10:38 AM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By rccardr

That Trek 420 above is a deal. A one-year-only...

That Trek 420 above is a deal. A one-year-only frameset.
Mrs. Doc has had one with slightly more modern components for almost 15 years- it's her favorite bike!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-23, 09:10 AM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By rccardr

Even in Portland, that's way optimistic. Sold a...

Even in Portland, that's way optimistic.
Sold a perfect, literally flawless frameset of the same vintage for $800 at the peakety-peak-peak of the market; it would go for much less today- maybe $500....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-23, 07:00 AM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By rccardr

They did, but not this series of Paramounts. ...

They did, but not this series of Paramounts.
'Series' Paramounts were made overseas in an effort to trade on the Paramount name at a lower price point. There were several series made in the early...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-23, 09:05 AM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By rccardr

That's a darn good price on a Sachs frameset. JB...

That's a darn good price on a Sachs frameset. JB respray was likely over a grand, and if I understand the text correctly, RS replaced some frame tubing in the repair.
Like new, classic colors, Sachs...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-23, 08:59 PM
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Posted By rccardr

Good seller, long story. I have purchased...

Good seller, long story. I have purchased something from/through him (he is acting as an agent, is not the original owner).
Solid guy, easy to deal with, packing was excelllent and shipping swift.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-22, 07:20 AM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By rccardr

Someone should be running to get that with cash...

Someone should be running to get that with cash in hand.
If it's the real deal.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-22, 07:52 PM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By rccardr

Can’t speak to other mid 80’s models. I was very...

Can’t speak to other mid 80’s models. I was very surprised to find that the 85 I had obtained had 120 spaced rear dropouts.
Wish I’d never sold the 86….
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-22, 03:45 PM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By rccardr

Yes, those early Pelotons had 120 spacing and...

Yes, those early Pelotons had 120 spacing and they were VERY adamant about retaining that size.
As I found out when we tried to insert a slightly more modern wheelset.
Lovely frames, though, would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-22, 07:11 AM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By rccardr

Pretty sure I've seen that Confente a few times...

Pretty sure I've seen that Confente a few times displayed at the concours event at Eroica.
If it's the same, it's stunning. Not sure it's $19K stunning, tho.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-22, 07:19 PM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By rccardr

My size and appreciate the heritage,...

My size and appreciate the heritage, but….waaaaaay optomistic.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-21, 06:39 AM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By rccardr

Not an original fork on that one...

Not an original fork on that one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-21, 08:10 AM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By rccardr

A thousand bucks is a good deal for that 10th...

A thousand bucks is a good deal for that 10th Anno Merckx, as the owner seems willing to negotiate...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-20, 11:11 AM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By rccardr

That’s a deal, right there. 531c tubing, DA...

That’s a deal, right there. 531c tubing, DA looks like new.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-20, 12:28 PM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By rccardr

Interesting how they handled the seat tube lugs. ...

Interesting how they handled the seat tube lugs. Top one is a standard lug with the top tube portion cut out. Lower one is another seat tube lug that’s been flipped and cut away.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-20, 11:43 AM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By rccardr

Pretty sure that's Arni Nashbar's signature.

Pretty sure that's Arni Nashbar's signature.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-20, 02:16 PM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By rccardr

Yes, but not until the 90’s. The 88 SR500 fork...

Yes, but not until the 90’s. The 88 SR500 fork was a Tange.
I’d jump on that SR500 if it’s in decent shape and fits you. My all time fave Cannondale SR.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-20, 12:19 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,141,531
Posted By rccardr

That Mooneyis a total steal.

That Mooneyis a total steal.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-19, 08:29 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,141,531
Posted By rccardr

I'd say he's kinda breaking even price-wise,...

I'd say he's kinda breaking even price-wise, although he is tossing in a set of Ergo's, so there's that.
My only issue with the frameset was the mentioned small rusting area, which has apparently...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-19, 11:47 AM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By rccardr

I built that four or five years ago...nice rider...

I built that four or five years ago...nice rider and visually stunning with the beige PC and cranberry decals.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-19, 02:46 PM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By rccardr

I think this belongs to a fellow forumite..

I think this belongs to a fellow forumite..
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-19, 07:46 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,141,531
Posted By rccardr

Hunh. I may have owned that Dancelli once upon a...

Hunh. I may have owned that Dancelli once upon a time. Only one I've ever seen like it.
BTW, impossible FD setup. Impossible.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-19, 07:56 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,141,531
Posted By rccardr

Actually have corresppnded with the owner on...

Actually have corresppnded with the owner on this. He's an artist/musician/photographer type O'guy, so suspect this is more artsy than anything else. Truth is, if you want a Peloton in that size...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-19, 10:00 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,141,531
Posted By rccardr

Just snagged that one. Trying to set up...

Just snagged that one. Trying to set up shipping, otherwise will pick it up on my way to Centenario Coppi in September. Nice guy, very easy to work with.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-19, 11:32 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,141,531
Posted By rccardr

That's a later Kestrel SCi, I think. Looks like...

That's a later Kestrel SCi, I think. Looks like DA 7700.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-19, 04:42 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,141,531
Posted By rccardr

Seller and I have messaged back and forth a few...

Seller and I have messaged back and forth a few times; he's not responded to a direct question about whether or not the fork is original. Based on his story about how he purchased the frame, it's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-19, 09:10 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,141,531
Posted By rccardr

Faggin is fairly highly regarded in Italy. They...

Faggin is fairly highly regarded in Italy. They still produce frames and do custom work.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-18, 12:52 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,141,531
Posted By rccardr

fify

fify
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-18, 08:11 PM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By rccardr

Stopped by Velo Classique in Purcelleville, VA...

Stopped by Velo Classique in Purcelleville, VA while out riding today. They took in a lovely Motobecane Grande Course (? not a Moto guy) on consignment.
Campy shifters and derailleurs, TA...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-18, 11:24 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,141,531
Posted By rccardr

That's a nice looking Mooney and a good price. ...

That's a nice looking Mooney and a good price.
I like mine a lot.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-18, 06:00 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,141,531
Posted By rccardr

Yep, a DP. Back in 1987, the Phinney models were...

Yep, a DP. Back in 1987, the Phinney models were somewhat different than standard off the rack Serotta frames, built to Phinney's design preference. He liked a longer top tube and Ben designed a set...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-18, 11:35 AM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By rccardr

Well, despite owning a Z-1 Pentagla, my Zunow-Fu...

Well, despite owning a Z-1 Pentagla, my Zunow-Fu is clearly not up to speed, will have to work on that.

I figured the frame was a 'nice-ish' one but not super high end, based on the chrome lugs...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-18, 12:28 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,141,531
Posted By rccardr

Wish the seller had posted mor epics of that...

Wish the seller had posted mor epics of that Zunow. pLooked at it several times but hard to trll condition of wheels and other components. Some rust on brake caliper hardware, relaced or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-18, 08:31 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,141,531
Posted By rccardr

I actually built that $200 Tempo for the owner...

I actually built that $200 Tempo for the owner maybe seven years ago. Nice bike, and he's selling it for a fraction of what he paid at the time...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-18, 03:29 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,141,531
Posted By rccardr

Geez: Fly out to CA, drive to Santa Barbara, buy...

Geez: Fly out to CA, drive to Santa Barbara, buy that CdI, put on a larger freewheel/cassette and some decent tires, ride Eroica, then ship it home or sell it to Wally's Bikes in SLO.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-18, 07:16 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,141,531
Posted By rccardr

That Jack Taylor is yummy!

That Jack Taylor is yummy!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-18, 01:58 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,141,531
Posted By rccardr

That Tempo in Springfield is a super deal. I...

That Tempo in Springfield is a super deal. I built it for the owner about six or seven years ago with 8 speed Tricolor and new Alex wheels; if I recall correctly he paid about four times the current...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-18, 06:53 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,141,531
Posted By rccardr

You know, Hardrock, that Waterford is your...

You know, Hardrock, that Waterford is your size...and local to me...and a good price...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-18, 12:40 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,141,531
Posted By rccardr

Van, is your Limited my son-in-law's former train...

Van, is your Limited my son-in-law's former train station bike? Pretty sure you're the one who bought that package of stuff from me after I tore it down and cleaned it up. And yes, baby poop brown...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-17, 08:41 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,141,531
Posted By rccardr

Is it just me, or is that the correct fork on...

Is it just me, or is that the correct fork on that optomistically priced Merck Prof?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-17, 09:15 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,141,531
Posted By rccardr

Yep, I picked up that Bottecchia. Been wanting...

Yep, I picked up that Bottecchia. Been wanting one like that for some time. Had an ADR but the colors just didn't work for me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-17, 01:55 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,141,531
Posted By rccardr

I think that pink Prelude is a 23" frame. That's...

I think that pink Prelude is a 23" frame. That's a deal, right there.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-17, 08:44 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,141,531
Posted By rccardr

I'd pay close to that for the BL, maybe $300-350...

I'd pay close to that for the BL, maybe $300-350 if it's as good looking in person as it is in the photos.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-17, 01:19 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,141,531
Posted By rccardr

Hey, located in China, new member, zero feedback,...

Hey, located in China, new member, zero feedback, selling a $3K item for $20, what could go wrong?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-17, 05:58 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,141,531
Posted By rccardr

The guy who posts those bikes over and over again...

The guy who posts those bikes over and over again has been around for years. It's some loose affiliation of guys with one primary leader- perhaps the 'owner'- with a couple of storage units on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-17, 11:30 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,141,531
Posted By rccardr

Hardrock, you should snag that Cannondale for...

Hardrock, you should snag that Cannondale for $50. It's an ST, could be your size, would make a great touring/C&O Canal bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-17, 09:19 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,141,531
Posted By rccardr

That Tempo is a deal, right there. I built it...

That Tempo is a deal, right there. I built it for the current owner about 5 or 6 years ago and I don't think he's ridden it very much. Tricolor, modern wheels, really solid build done on a bare...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-17, 11:38 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,141,531
Posted By rccardr

Pretty sure I've met that Raleigh guy. Bought a...

Pretty sure I've met that Raleigh guy. Bought a Voyageur from him several years ago and a wheelset too. If I recall correctly, he had a bunch of Raleighs hanging around as well as a couple of MGB's...
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