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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-22-22, 11:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 380
Posted By VarVintg

Motobecane Super Mirage

Boy have I been away to long!! Is this possible? I was about to let my all original "77 go, but not so sure now. Hahaha...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-19, 02:51 PM
Replies: 685
Views: 135,195
Posted By VarVintg

On '84 Raleigh Record Sprint. About 5600 miles away from me if it exists.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-19, 08:03 PM
Replies: 854
Views: 236,578
Posted By VarVintg

1984 Raleigh Record Sprint

Saw it and it was very cheap, but just thought it was so cool. Cleaned, re-greased, new bar tape. Missing couple of stickers, seat and maybe back wheel (Mavic) not original. Tall bike 60...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-15, 11:29 AM
Replies: 21,736
Views: 3,070,270
Posted By VarVintg

Tour De Optimism

Rode this charity ride yesterday in Las Cruces, Nm but more rewarding was meeting Mr. and Mrs. Forte. This retired German couple are treking across the US from Orlando, Fl to San Diego, Ca. They...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-15, 06:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,046
Posted By VarVintg

Lol, yes I thought the same thing. They are up...

Lol, yes I thought the same thing. They are up turned too much so looks even worse.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-15, 01:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,046
Posted By VarVintg

Thanks Bert, I was thinking a nice Brooks seat...

Thanks Bert, I was thinking a nice Brooks seat with similar colored bar tape. It is actually cleaning up quite a bit. Working on the rims today. Love this stuff.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-15, 08:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,046
Posted By VarVintg

What caught your eye?? Raleigh SGP

First thing I noticed were those cool sun tour bar bar end shifters. She is in rough shape but seems to be all original except the saddle. The lighting system and the huret speed o are cool items...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-14, 07:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,154
Posted By VarVintg

Fantastic find. Can't figure out which one I like...

Fantastic find. Can't figure out which one I like more! Enjoy them.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-14, 12:21 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 16,993
Posted By VarVintg

Class, character, style, handcrafted art....I...

Class, character, style, handcrafted art....I personally hate to see the old ones out of service rusting away. It's fun to learn a little history while rebuilding them. Probably the main reason most...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-08-14, 10:12 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,471
Posted By VarVintg

You will complete the ride, no doubt. Lots of...

You will complete the ride, no doubt. Lots of good information here. I would definitely stop at all the staions, refresh your water bottles and get a quick bite, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-07-14, 12:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,314
Posted By VarVintg

Fantastic job. Congrats!

Fantastic job. Congrats!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-14, 11:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,923
Posted By VarVintg

Good looking bike, looks like a pearl color. Nice!

Good looking bike, looks like a pearl color. Nice!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-14, 09:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,201
Posted By VarVintg

Thank you, I think so too John. I posted some...

Thank you, I think so too John. I posted some close up pics on a previous post and there are quite a bit of yellow highlights on the bike frame and even on the big chain ring. Can't really see it in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-14, 09:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,201
Posted By VarVintg

Thanks Von.

Thanks Von.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-14, 06:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,201
Posted By VarVintg

1979 Masi Prestige-Update

Took the advise from my previous post. Bars were re-wrapped, and she looks much better. Put on some new clipless pedals as well, but Ill be keeping the original Campy ones. Tubs will be ordered this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-14, 11:45 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 25,015
Posted By VarVintg

All I can say is, "One day", and I'm sending some...

All I can say is, "One day", and I'm sending some jealousy your way! I love the pictorial and will keep up with your voyage. Have a safe and funtastic trip...

Sal
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-14, 07:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,887
Posted By VarVintg

Thank you. I fell in love with all the high...

Thank you. I fell in love with all the high lights, its just a beautiful piece of art. I'll keep the tubulars, but may not put too many miles on them. Around here "goat heads" or thorns are rampant...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-14, 07:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,887
Posted By VarVintg

The black walls are on campy clincher rims,...

The black walls are on campy clincher rims, really a nice ride. The tubulars I think I'll get with the tan side walls. I picked her up cause she was just rusting away, didn't even consider the size...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-14, 03:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,165
Posted By VarVintg

Ola. Very nice picture.... The bike isn't bad...

Ola. Very nice picture.... The bike isn't bad either. Great job on the restoration.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-14, 12:32 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 15,631
Posted By VarVintg

Maybe this doesnt fit here, but how about those...

Maybe this doesnt fit here, but how about those "internet" stores I get emails everyday from. One day it's a 40% off sale, and the next day the same item is 20% off, but its always the same price,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-14, 12:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,887
Posted By VarVintg

PS- I would research "alanen" very thoroughly...

PS- I would research "alanen" very thoroughly before removing it.[/QUOTE]

Thanks Auchen,

I have run out of ideas on where to further "research" the name. I was hoping with all the experiences...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-28-14, 11:52 PM
Replies: 27,122
Views: 3,118,027
Posted By VarVintg

15 miles this a.m. Rained quite a bit last night...

15 miles this a.m. Rained quite a bit last night so lot of debris on the road. Beautiful morning though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-14, 09:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,361
Posted By VarVintg

Beautiful!

Beautiful!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-14, 01:00 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,143
Posted By VarVintg

The way I see it, you have a finger on the other...

The way I see it, you have a finger on the other hand that looks just like that one, but you probably don't have another bike like that! (Just guessing here). May just be a little hiccup in the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-27-14, 10:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 909
Posted By VarVintg

So this is where the cool ones hang out? As of...

So this is where the cool ones hang out? As of Aug 10, I have joined the nifty fifty club. Its been a tough riding season, (a fall and a slightly torn hamstring) but the "new" old Masi I recently...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-14, 10:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,887
Posted By VarVintg

Thank You all for the nice comments, makes me...

Thank You all for the nice comments, makes me feel good. I am going to re-do the bar tape and will keep the "Alanen" lettering. Great idea on the tan side wall tires, and additional yellow items. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-14, 05:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,887
Posted By VarVintg

Yes 62 according to the stamp on the BB and...

Yes 62 according to the stamp on the BB and consistent with what I have read on other sites. Also there is a 795 stamped in smaller font under the size stamp, and again according to the other sites,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-14, 04:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,887
Posted By VarVintg

She couldn't stop smiling..(Pic heavy)

Ok, so maybe it was me. Here is the '79 Masi Prestige I picked up about a month ago. She is cleaned and greased, and today was her maiden voyage after I assume many years. All I can say is wow! So...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-14, 04:59 PM
Replies: 846
Views: 108,514
Posted By VarVintg

In West Texas where I think the "goat head " is...

In West Texas where I think the "goat head " is the state flower, we use liners. Best $10.00 I've ever spent!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-14, 06:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,081
Posted By VarVintg

Haha, it has too! If not I'm sure we can find...

Haha, it has too! If not I'm sure we can find takers!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-14, 06:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,081
Posted By VarVintg

Paint is chipped but is cleaning up and the...

Paint is chipped but is cleaning up and the yellow accents are so cool. Has shimano FD which I know is not right, but everything else is Campy. Serial # is 795, so trying to decipher that for correct...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-14, 02:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,081
Posted By VarVintg

393908393909 This is what I was wondering...

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This is what I was wondering about. Could be just something added through the years by previous owners...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-14, 04:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,081
Posted By VarVintg

It is a 50x50, best I have at the moment. It has...

It is a 50x50, best I have at the moment. It has the same yellow stickers as the ones that spell out Masi. I haven't seen this on any pictures of any other Prestige's. Sorry get better pics tomorrow.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-14, 04:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,081
Posted By VarVintg

Calling Masi Experts

Ok so have an opportunity to get this mid 80's Masi Prestige for nice price. Has campy RD, shifters, Mavic rims, signature on stem, looks to be mostly original but what is throwing me is the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-12, 10:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,424
Posted By VarVintg

Thank You for the information. The pics are from...

Thank You for the information. The pics are from the phone and look great when I downloaded them on the computer. I hate computers! Not a very high dollar bike, but for the $25 I gave, its pretty...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-12, 10:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,424
Posted By VarVintg

Bianchi Girl-Need help to ID

Okay, so I said it once before, "my picking days are over". Yeah right, until this one fell on my lap and she is beautiful. I'm thinking its a mid 80's entry level model, but could use help...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-12, 12:41 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,858
Posted By VarVintg

I have only browsed the forum for the last few...

I have only browsed the forum for the last few months without posting, but I'll bite on this one. This forum was started for cyclists of all types, wether young or old, new bike or old bike, and we...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-11, 07:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,507
Posted By VarVintg

This is one of those stories that just make you...

This is one of those stories that just make you feel good all over, thanks for sharing. The bike is very lucky to have found you!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-11, 03:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,617
Posted By VarVintg

Nice find. Paint seems immaculate. Early 90's???

Nice find. Paint seems immaculate. Early 90's???
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-11, 03:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 764
Posted By VarVintg

Thanks a bunch guys and gals, I knew this was the...

Thanks a bunch guys and gals, I knew this was the perfect place to ask. I figure since the weather is starting to change I'll be able to do a little more reading, and hopefully get to the neglected...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-11, 01:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 764
Posted By VarVintg

Thank you Tom, The book about Major Taylor...

Thank you Tom,
The book about Major Taylor looks perfect for the type of stories I am interested in.

Sal
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-11, 12:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 764
Posted By VarVintg

C/V but off the path...

Hello all, I've looked at the other areas of this forum but figure since we are all C/V fanatics this is the best place for this. I would appreciate any input/titles on any good books, auto...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-11, 09:48 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,240
Posted By VarVintg

Exactly right! This one benefited four different...

Exactly right! This one benefited four different groups so that is always cool.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-11, 08:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,240
Posted By VarVintg

Thank You Jim. I appreciate yours and everyone...

Thank You Jim. I appreciate yours and everyone elses kind words, keeps me motivated. What a cool group of people meet here! Congrats to your sons girlfriend as well.

Sal
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-11, 08:05 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,240
Posted By VarVintg

Now that is very cool!

Now that is very cool!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-11, 08:01 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,240
Posted By VarVintg

Jim Very cool concept. Now I only wish I was...

Jim
Very cool concept. Now I only wish I was 19 with the sense and know how of a 47 year old! But no I got it wrong, its 100 miles 47 yoa, (c/v rider as you said) and a 19 year old bike. And cool...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-11, 10:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 24,144
Posted By VarVintg

Any Peugeot********** 220573 ...

Any Peugeot**********



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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-11, 10:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,240
Posted By VarVintg

Seeds, Not sure I'm up to one a month, but I...

Seeds,
Not sure I'm up to one a month, but I now can atleast mark this one off my bucket list. I am however looking at a metric on Oct. 16 called the Tour de Tolerance, the proceeds go towards...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-11, 09:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,240
Posted By VarVintg

Robbie, I had to read your post several times for...

Robbie, I had to read your post several times for it to sink in. But yes it is absolutely true, like I said the last 11 were the toughest, felt like 25.

Sal
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-11, 09:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,240
Posted By VarVintg

Jim, you have my interest, what exactly does this...

Jim, you have my interest, what exactly does this tell you?
100 miles, 47 years, 19 years??
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