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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 6,108
Posted By mhespenheide

If I remember correctly, Serotta used a variety...

If I remember correctly, Serotta used a variety of tubing manufacturers (Columbus, Reynolds, Tange, and maybe even True Temper) for their Colorado tubing. All of them should be fine, but of course...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,565
Posted By mhespenheide

If you go back up to the very first post in this...

If you go back up to the very first post in this thread, the sticker is visible there. Looks like it got removed before you bought it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 01:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,565
Posted By mhespenheide

One thing I didn't notice in the original...

One thing I didn't notice in the original posting: the sales sticker at the bottom of the seat tube is from "Bud's Bike Shop", which used to be on First Street in Claremont, CA. I spent many an hour...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 01:15 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,123,187
Posted By mhespenheide

A Cinelli with SL tubing in great shape with...

A Cinelli with SL tubing in great shape with original components, maybe, but there's a demand for vintage Cinelli bikes and frames. I haven't seen that level of demand for Billato-built Lemond...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,754
Posted By mhespenheide

Even if I had been riding bikes in the 60's, I...

Even if I had been riding bikes in the 60's, I wouldn't have been a professional at the time. So I don't try to pretend to be a pro. I pretend to be a club rider from the era, with the accompanying...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 04:05 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,123,187
Posted By mhespenheide

$1800 for an SL bike? Am I missing something...

$1800 for an SL bike? Am I missing something (other than unbridled optimism on the part of the seller) here?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 09:28 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,754
Posted By mhespenheide

I did have someone glance at my bike for a few...

I did have someone glance at my bike for a few seconds at Eroica California. I think it was the third edition. I know it was the last time that the start line was at the main town square downtown...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 09:22 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,921
Posted By mhespenheide

I'd be happy to own a quality Japanese frame from...

I'd be happy to own a quality Japanese frame from the late 70's and up. But, as others have already pointed out, not that many were imported, so the supply isn't that large. And then beyond that,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 05:42 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,909
Posted By mhespenheide

Or the Technomic!

Or the Technomic!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 10:37 PM
Replies: 6,477
Views: 773,072
Posted By mhespenheide

Rockhound, did you find something? I've got some...

Rockhound, did you find something? I've got some 170mm Sugino cranks I'd be happy to trade. Add in some cash on my end because mine aren't in as good shape.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,754
Posted By mhespenheide

Eroica California was quite relaxed about...

Eroica California was quite relaxed about equipment requirements the years that I did it. It sounds like L'Eroica in Italy is much more stringent.

There are plenty of good options, "aero" and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,909
Posted By mhespenheide

Do you still have another "fully vintage" bike? ...

Do you still have another "fully vintage" bike? If so, and as long as you didn't cut off the derailleur hanger, you're all good. Ride what you like.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 339
Posted By mhespenheide

I was just going to say, the old Shimano 105...

I was just going to say, the old Shimano 105 BR-1050 calipers are great at this.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 596
Posted By mhespenheide

Great to hear that about SSSink. I'm happy to be...

Great to hear that about SSSink. I'm happy to be corrected. Their own website mentions the points that I raised, but it sounds like it's worthwhile to reach out to them directly.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 596
Posted By mhespenheide

SSSink might be the best now that Velocals has...

SSSink might be the best now that Velocals has closed. But they only sell to painters or other professionals, not to individuals. And I think you have to send photos of the bike as-is. They are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 11,485
Posted By mhespenheide

For me, there's only one "fire drill bike": the...

For me, there's only one "fire drill bike": the first good bike I ever bought, an '87 Bianchi that since been Gugified. There are others that I like, but that's the one. Any other time in this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 11:42 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 11,485
Posted By mhespenheide

I have a couple of nice but "low-value" frames...

I have a couple of nice but "low-value" frames that I bought cheaply and would sell cheaply. It's more about the difficulty in finding the right person who actually wants them without, say, a bunch...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 11:37 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 153,905
Posted By mhespenheide

Be careful with that -- at least some generations...

Be careful with that -- at least some generations of Avocet cranks use a rare bottom bracket which is 68mm but Italian threaded.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 02:17 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 81,906
Posted By mhespenheide

As a 62cm-bike-rider not in the area, what's...

As a 62cm-bike-rider not in the area, what's there? Always good to torture myself knowing what I'm missing out on. :)
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-12-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 771
Posted By mhespenheide

Senrab62 and Dylansbob , I might be able to help....

Senrab62 and Dylansbob , I might be able to help. I can't do anything before next weekend, and it might have to wait until the weekend after that. I'm up closer to Seattle, but my son loves going...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 12:57 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 5,871
Posted By mhespenheide

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1024x768/5290492468_1785d661bb_b_3022f91afeff7b8a5bedefcfdcf29ae6a930d774.jpg
A Colnago needs to be "Saronni Red" with white panels.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 12:53 AM
Replies: 270
Views: 11,485
Posted By mhespenheide

I would dearly love a 7-11 team "Huffy", built by...

I would dearly love a 7-11 team "Huffy", built by Serotta or otherwise. But only if it fit.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-24, 12:43 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 5,871
Posted By mhespenheide

To get back to the original point of the thread,...

To get back to the original point of the thread, classic/exemplar paint for a particular manufacturer:
Holdsworth: blue panels on an orange base
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-24, 02:19 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 5,871
Posted By mhespenheide

I hear you. I'm not necessarily a fan of the...

I hear you. I'm not necessarily a fan of the barber pole, but if anything stands out for them in terms of their paint jobs, I think that's it. I'm personally more fond of this:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-24, 12:11 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 5,871
Posted By mhespenheide

Any votes for a preferred color for a Mercian? ...

Any votes for a preferred color for a Mercian? I've got a possible restoration candidate here. It's black, but black isn't my favorite color for lugged steel frames. I know that they're known for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-24, 05:16 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 11,485
Posted By mhespenheide

For me, it's the recognition that adding more...

For me, it's the recognition that adding more bicycles takes away from the time that I have for riding. And I have to be ruthless about holding on to the idea that riding is better than collecting. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-24, 05:13 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 11,485
Posted By mhespenheide

I'm not quite at these levels, but I'm currently...

I'm not quite at these levels, but I'm currently at 9 bikes locally (+2 "zero" bikes at my parents' house) and 6 frames. But I'm likely moving soon. And probably to a smaller space. So I need to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-24, 09:36 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 39,547
Posted By mhespenheide

If I had an abundance of spare money lying...

If I had an abundance of spare money lying around, I'd want to see if Tom Ritchey would build me a new frame in the style of his earlier road bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-24, 09:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,323
Posted By mhespenheide

That's a beautiful De Rosa. Is that the Middle...

That's a beautiful De Rosa. Is that the Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-01-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 361
Posted By mhespenheide

Judging from the picture, that looks like a...

Judging from the picture, that looks like a Shimano 8/9/10 speed freehub. You can also use an 11-34 11-speed cassette and some other "mountain bike" 11-speed cassettes.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-01-24, 12:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 369
Posted By mhespenheide

If no one else steps up, I'll stockpile it...

If no one else steps up, I'll stockpile it against future use.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 33,834
Posted By mhespenheide

Got it. I was able to dig this article up,...

Got it.

I was able to dig this article up, which shows Eric Heiden's Ritchey: https://velo.outsideonline.com/road/road-gear/1985-ritchey-custom-eric-heidens-u-s-pro-championship-rig/. Some of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-24, 02:13 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,614
Posted By mhespenheide

Do you still have the Fuji Finest in 650b form?

Do you still have the Fuji Finest in 650b form?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-24, 02:13 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 33,834
Posted By mhespenheide

mtnbike, a zombie quote resurrection after this...

mtnbike, a zombie quote resurrection after this thread popped back up! I've certainly heard the story of Andy's Landshark. I've never heard of a Ritchey being ridden by a 7-11 team member. Can you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-24, 10:37 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,123,187
Posted By mhespenheide

Now marked as sold, to my disappointment but not...

Now marked as sold, to my disappointment but not my surprise.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-24, 01:10 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,123,187
Posted By mhespenheide

Also ...

Also
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/797951768818314Early 70's Carlton International Reynolds 531 Campagnolo Drops Road Bike Frame$10
Listed 17 hours ago in Los Angeles, CA...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-24-24, 09:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 969
Posted By mhespenheide

I saw the geometry for one size, but not a grid...

I saw the geometry for one size, but not a grid for all sizes. Did I miss that? What I did find, shows 43cm for the chainstay length. Am I missing something?...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-24-24, 05:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 969
Posted By mhespenheide

Benotto, I've searched for a geometry sheet...

Benotto, I've searched for a geometry sheet online but can't find one. Would you mind measuring the chainstay length, and then the width between the fork legs at the crown? And maybe...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-23-24, 02:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 265
Posted By mhespenheide

I have a non-period correct Kalloy Uno in 27.0,...

I have a non-period correct Kalloy Uno in 27.0, but it's at least polished silver and shouldn't look too out of place. Quite long. Not fluted or anything like that; just a straight shaft.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,537
Posted By mhespenheide

Congratulations!

Congratulations!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-24, 12:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 720
Posted By mhespenheide

My vague memories agree with yours. Maybe the...

My vague memories agree with yours. Maybe the carbon/Ti model was a later year, and this article is talking about an earlier generation?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-24, 11:13 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,123,187
Posted By mhespenheide

Personally, I wouldn't change frame sizes to...

Personally, I wouldn't change frame sizes to shift to 650b.
Anywho, I saw that frame at the Seattle Bike Swap, being sold by one of the guys from Swift Industries. It's in great shape.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-24, 07:52 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 6,060
Posted By mhespenheide

You should absolutely get Vietnamese! But I can...

You should absolutely get Vietnamese! But I can get good or even great Vietnamese here in Seattle (seriously, it's a thing here) and I can't get good Baja-style fish tacos.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 383
Posted By mhespenheide

That just makes me wonder what would have...

That just makes me wonder what would have happened if Bianchi had had access to a supply of Bruce Gordon's Rock and Road tires while they were building the Project 7... (and if they'd gotten the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-24, 11:58 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,123,187
Posted By mhespenheide

We usually list frames or bikes, but how about a...

We usually list frames or bikes, but how about a brakeset?
https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bop/d/portland-mafac-raid-centerpull-brakes/7716069235.htmlMafac RAID centerpull brakes - $140 (SE...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-24, 02:26 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,032
Posted By mhespenheide

OP, You might want to check out the fine folks...

OP,
You might want to check out the fine folks at the Ventura Bike Co-op. They might have something that fits. I assume West LA has similar shops/co-ops. (The Bicycle Kitchen?). This page has a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-24, 02:08 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 6,060
Posted By mhespenheide

Sorry; I should have mentioned y'all as well. ...

Sorry; I should have mentioned y'all as well.
:)

Anywhere outside of the SD/LA/San Bernardino triangle has a hard time with fish tacos. Even Santa Barbara insist on grilled fish, which pales in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 6,060
Posted By mhespenheide

That sounds awesome. I highly recommend...

That sounds awesome.

I highly recommend Baja-style fish tacos for after-ride calorie events. Outside of Baja (obviously!), LA and San Diego and the Inland Empire are the only place you can find...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-24, 09:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,177
Posted By mhespenheide

If you can't find anyone in the Bay Area, there...

If you can't find anyone in the Bay Area, there used to be a guy advertising chroming on the Santa Maria craigslist as of a few years ago. I don't know if he's still doing it, and I never heard of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,123,187
Posted By mhespenheide

In the linked ad, he's not doing himself any...

In the linked ad, he's not doing himself any favors by listing it as 50cm for its size!

I do agree that these are underappreciated, but even so this one seems overvalued. On the other hand, if...
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