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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-23, 08:04 AM
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Posted By francophile

I can't imagine paying this much, but being a fan...

I can't imagine paying this much, but being a fan of US custom builders in general, this supposedly NOS Osell definitely caught my eye and seemed worth sharing over here: ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-22, 01:01 PM
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Posted By francophile

Strapped for time but had to post this. I may not...

Strapped for time but had to post this. I may not see replies :D

Cinelli Centurion for $200 around Columbia SC....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-21, 07:26 PM
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Posted By francophile

Even better, it's a super, and it's nicely...

Even better, it's a super, and it's nicely outfittted, lacking very little to be riding again.... And my size (but I've got one already)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-21, 08:24 PM
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Posted By francophile

No doubt here's your guy...

No doubt here's your guy (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Swerts), I'm guessing it's probably a shop brand, either he opened a store after his pro career, or licensed his name to be used by a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-21, 11:45 AM
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Posted By francophile

Given the open price of $420, you might've caught...

Given the open price of $420, you might've caught their eye with an offer of $369 :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-21, 02:52 PM
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Posted By francophile

Aaaaaarrrrgggggghhhhh!!!!! Killer price for the...

Aaaaaarrrrgggggghhhhh!!!!! Killer price for the highest of the high! Even with the edits.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-21, 06:11 PM
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Posted By francophile

Pic from my mid-80s SR500, sold last year. They...

Pic from my mid-80s SR500, sold last year. They put the divot on-center with crank arm.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-21, 03:54 PM
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Posted By francophile

Drive side? That's on all Cdales of this...

Drive side? That's on all Cdales of this era/construction.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-21, 06:01 AM
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Posted By francophile

It's one thing I give Cannondale credit with. On...

It's one thing I give Cannondale credit with. On all of their alloy frames the paint is damn near bulletproof, I've never seen a flaking or chipping paint job on one. It's pretty incredible!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-21, 08:38 PM
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Posted By francophile

Man, I'd really love to have this one closer to...

Man, I'd really love to have this one closer to me. I'd give 'em ask for it depending on how bad that dent was (I must be missing it)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-21, 04:17 PM
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Posted By francophile

Can't tell if Windsor or maybe 60s/70s Olmo? ...

Can't tell if Windsor or maybe 60s/70s Olmo? Probably Windsor. How was this person planning to rebuild, considering the head tube is broken in half at the downtube lug?

Worth grabbing for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-21, 07:37 PM
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Posted By francophile

Woah. Wonder if they know what just that seat...

Woah. Wonder if they know what just that seat post is worth?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-21, 08:02 PM
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Posted By francophile

Interesting enough, thanks for posting. I shot...

Interesting enough, thanks for posting. I shot them a message. Got some extra cash on hand after transferring one of my untouched Gitane TdF to another BF'er this weekend and the price is right. Wish...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-21, 07:53 PM
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Posted By francophile

[/h1] Paging Rudi rhm He does incredible...

[/h1]
Paging Rudi rhm

He does incredible work. Myself and several others have ordered recovers from him. He does a great job with leather.

See:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-21, 07:54 PM
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Posted By francophile

Mavic group on the 7-11 bike is worth more than...

Mavic group on the 7-11 bike is worth more than half the ask. Don't even. I swear, all the good deals are in AZ this year!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-21, 05:07 PM
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Posted By francophile

This is on its 2nd listing at $51 with crazy...

This is on its 2nd listing at $51 with crazy ship. If you're in the OKC area, the price of admission may be worth it for the core parts IF the buyer will allow local pickup ahead of time. Campy NR or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-21, 08:16 AM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By francophile

Fixed this for you, then added an answer for the...

Fixed this for you, then added an answer for the newly modified question: Probably not a Hetchins :lol:

Fancy lugwork is something I expect on a Hetchins. Mind you, curly stays are something I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-21, 08:22 AM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By francophile

Must've sold, it's deleted, can't read content or...

Must've sold, it's deleted, can't read content or see other pics. But from this pic alone, the lugs era don't match the decals era at minimum. I presume they had the canti bosses added after the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-21, 06:46 PM
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Posted By francophile

Very tempted to have one of my coworkers in SP...

Very tempted to have one of my coworkers in SP grab that .... Holy crap. Not even necessarily my thing, but I see the immense value there.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-21, 01:13 PM
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Posted By francophile

Listing is gone. But no, definitely not a...

Listing is gone. But no, definitely not a Colnago. Looks like a low-end bike boom product, likely early 70s, maybe late 60s. I'm guessing British, but can't say without better pics.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-21, 09:09 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,160,430
Posted By francophile

It's a 501 sticker. Based on everything...

It's a 501 sticker.

Based on everything else, I think it's an '83 500. If it had a Super Custom triple, it would be a 520 (looks like the only notable diff from 500-520 that year is the freewheel...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-21, 08:54 AM
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Posted By francophile

I'm not a trek expert, but that seat logo was...

I'm not a trek expert, but that seat logo was used in the late 70s/early 80s. The presence of a 501 sticker near the seat cluster would put this in the 80s I believe I was much better versed in these...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-21, 08:26 AM
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Posted By francophile

A hell of a cool find for someone tall. Nothing...

A hell of a cool find for someone tall. Nothing like that ever shows up on my local SGW :D

Coolest things I've seen recently were some newer extremely tall Seven, and an '04 Santa Cruz . Vintage...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-21, 02:05 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,160,430
Posted By francophile

Ha! I know better. I just happen to have a...

Ha! I know better.

I just happen to have a thing for the two-tone late 60s/early 70s microbus in that taupe/white two-tone configuration. Such a classic combo. The Gazelle matches it all nicely....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-21, 01:38 PM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By francophile

Not gonna lie, the Gazelle looks really nice. ...

Not gonna lie, the Gazelle looks really nice. But I'd really love to see more pics of that Microbus!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-21, 11:47 AM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By francophile

Was excited when I saw this was Atlanta and...

Was excited when I saw this was Atlanta and thought it may've been my contact from Macon who has been selling off someone's collection the last few years. I had her broker a pair of rare finds for me...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-21, 11:40 AM
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Posted By francophile

Confirmed. '79 had pearl blue and pearl white. ...

Confirmed. '79 had pearl blue and pearl white. Last year for that crankset.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-21, 11:36 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,160,430
Posted By francophile

Correct. Not a PY. Likely a PK/PKN. Carried the...

Correct. Not a PY. Likely a PK/PKN. Carried the Competition branding I believe at the turn of the century, '79-80, 531 main triangle only, .

Still ​​​​​​philpeugeot it's a great buy at that price...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-21, 04:02 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,160,430
Posted By francophile

Oh yeah ... and the fork is bent to hell. Head...

Oh yeah ... and the fork is bent to hell. Head tube isn't "steep". Fork is bent and so is the top tube.

PS - looks like it's also bucked enough it cracked the paint on the downtube here...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-21, 03:58 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,160,430
Posted By francophile

C'mon bro, Herman Munster needs to ride too. ...

C'mon bro, Herman Munster needs to ride too.

https://superradnow.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/frankeinstein6do.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-21, 06:11 PM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By francophile

Through-tube rear brake routing and 103 tubing...

Through-tube rear brake routing and 103 tubing would make this a PH10 variant, PH10L or possibly LE. I believe the two I've owned were '84, one I bought here on BF from a member down in FL. Probably...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-21, 08:06 PM
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Posted By francophile

Seat post alone looks like one of those...

Seat post alone looks like one of those adjustable jobs that's worth a mint.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-21, 02:11 PM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By francophile

Totally possible, but a lot of people (me...

Totally possible, but a lot of people (me included) will drop price by $20-25 if the listing gets zero legitimate (non-scam, "is it still available?!") messages before then.

I'm somewhat biased on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-21, 11:02 AM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By francophile

Saw this Viner "Special Touring" pop up, my size,...

Saw this Viner "Special Touring" pop up, my size, and a decent price at $450 were it not for that massive whack in the DS fork blade. Not like I can talk, my Special Pro has a pretty gnarly whack on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-21, 06:32 PM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By francophile

True, definitely is. But that 105 group is...

True, definitely is. But that 105 group is probably worth at least double the ask.



All 531, seems it's a PX-10 variant. For $200 it's hard to beat. Even with the BL mechs.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-21, 07:36 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,160,430
Posted By francophile

Viner may be one of the better picks of the lot...

Viner may be one of the better picks of the lot in this batch.



While I was digging in an effort to figure out the value on the SC someone's dangling in front of me, I found they have a pretty...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-21, 12:55 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,160,430
Posted By francophile

Related question: Are their bikes worthwhile? ...

Related question: Are their bikes worthwhile? I'm familiar with their skate stuff, curious about their bikes. May have a line on one that's 15ish years old and in the lower 3-figure range.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-21, 08:47 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,160,430
Posted By francophile

Long cage GT in rear. The mechs and pedals...

Long cage GT in rear. The mechs and pedals alone, after cleaning, would nearly fetch the ask price. The Specialissima up there. I've always wanted one of the later pearl white ones in my size for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-21, 08:44 AM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By francophile

Don't forget to add to the heap when it arrives: ...

Don't forget to add to the heap when it arrives: https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1192615-show-us-bikes-bought-via-ebay-craigslist-finds-thread.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-21, 08:01 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,160,430
Posted By francophile

Not gonna lie, this has been my go-to source for...

Not gonna lie, this has been my go-to source for 1995+ bikes the past year, but you're really strapped to what your region has in stock. Always a smattering of low-end Huffy, Roadmaster, Ozone and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-21, 12:51 PM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By francophile

Steal for both of these. Looks like same seller....

Steal for both of these. Looks like same seller. Imagine someone c ould walk out the door $225 on both if it is. The MB is worth that alone, frankly.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-21, 07:50 PM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By francophile

Hey hey hey, and you can trip nuts on the...

Hey hey hey, and you can trip nuts on the brugmansia while you're at it. :innocent:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-21, 06:35 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,160,430
Posted By francophile

I stopped selling on eBay because of all the...

I stopped selling on eBay because of all the buyer feedback extortion crap. My gut is telling me these three sentences are ultimately some "CYOA". I suspect it's why the price is so cheap as well....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-21, 08:28 AM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By francophile

10 tubular tires, NOS and look reasonably stored,...

10 tubular tires, NOS and look reasonably stored, for around $12/tire once shipped in CONUS. Seems like this could be a deal for someone out there on BF:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/143981143869
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-21, 08:25 AM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By francophile

Nice looking Lemond Tourmalet at $200 w/$100...

Nice looking Lemond Tourmalet at $200 w/$100 ship, maybe someone local to Indianapolis could negotiate local pickup to reduce the hassle/blow of shipping. Great bike, 60cm(ish), looks Reynolds 853....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-21, 07:25 AM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By francophile

S&H puts this beyond my price range at 40% of the...

S&H puts this beyond my price range at 40% of the start price, but I won't lie, if money wasn't an object, I'd love to have it. Killer color too. Very close to my optimal size.

NOS / NIB...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-21, 07:08 AM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By francophile

I feel the same way about the creamsicle...

I feel the same way about the creamsicle Rambouillet. I actually found one an hour south of me a few years back, but it was sadly one size too small, around a 56. I almost bought it anyway just so I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-21, 08:42 PM
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Posted By francophile

Zooming in on my smartphone, looks almost like...

Zooming in on my smartphone, looks almost like the downtube on the orange one says Centurion? I thought I saw Panasonic at first, but I think maybe Centurion fits better.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-21, 08:52 AM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By francophile

Plenty of RRB NOS framesets up for sale right...

Plenty of RRB NOS framesets up for sale right here...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-21, 09:48 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,160,430
Posted By francophile

It is. There's a few threads on here about them....

It is. There's a few threads on here about them. One was pretty lively a couple (few?) years ago, I might've participated. Definitely remember it. Weird choice of lugs etc considering the tubing.
...
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