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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-23, 01:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 528
Posted By billytwosheds

I've hinted at this in the past (albeit not in...

I've hinted at this in the past (albeit not in its own thread) but I do believe there is a life cycle for cranks. Material, construction, etc do have an impact. As does the care in installation and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-23, 03:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 475
Posted By billytwosheds

The coop I help run had a box of these pumps...

The coop I help run had a box of these pumps donated a while back. I can dig them out if there's interest.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-07-23, 01:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 617
Posted By billytwosheds

FS: Brooks Swift saddle

Aloha-

FS: Brooks Swift saddle in Brown, condition 9/10 barely used.

Very slight bend to the leather, can see in the pic. Probably from leaning against another bike, would even out with some...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-22-23, 05:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 402
Posted By billytwosheds

My guess is 7spd and it would probably shift well...

My guess is 7spd and it would probably shift well across a Shimano 7spd cassette too.

Great little kit for a rider.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-05-23, 10:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,055
Posted By billytwosheds

I love this frame. If it were a cm or two larger,...

I love this frame. If it were a cm or two larger, I'd be trying to make a deal.

I would wager that there was a front impact. Can you get a pic of the top tube where it meets the upper head tube...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-23, 12:59 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,487
Posted By billytwosheds

Have always had genuine, helpful interactions...

Have always had genuine, helpful interactions with them.

I'd trust them with a credit card, but I don't really trust anyone with a debit.

Safer to use a form of payment with some semblance of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-23, 08:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 801
Posted By billytwosheds

It's the vibe, Kurt. People can tell you care...

It's the vibe, Kurt. People can tell you care about old bikes even if they don't share the feeling or understand it.

:beer:
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-25-23, 06:31 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,507
Posted By billytwosheds

I still suspect there's more going on here than...

I still suspect there's more going on here than you let on.

BTW judging/naming someone's emotional state in response to their calling your actions to question...is textbook narcissistic behavior....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-24-23, 04:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,507
Posted By billytwosheds

The thread title and text point to the OP asking...

The thread title and text point to the OP asking for a "ruling" on a specific situation, not a general rule. We each have our own tolerance for flakey or unresponsive buyers/sellers. This isn't eBay....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-23, 07:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 530
Posted By billytwosheds

So cool. Just oozing style and class. People...

So cool. Just oozing style and class.

People who are worried that heritage rides and classic bike interest is on the way out...can't be correct. Plenty of younger energy seen here.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-23, 01:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 566
Posted By billytwosheds

Beautiful bicycle. Beautiful pictures. 'Nuff said.

Beautiful bicycle. Beautiful pictures. 'Nuff said.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-23, 01:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,053
Posted By billytwosheds

The only Cilo I've ever had my hands on would...

The only Cilo I've ever had my hands on would have been a forever-keeper if it had been my size. Everything about it was awesome.

https://live.staticflickr.com/1487/25153919435_d48a480b74_k.jpg
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-05-23, 01:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 649
Posted By billytwosheds

Knowing the stack height would help it move...

Knowing the stack height would help it move along, not that it's needed. Those are relatively shallow for those who needed IIRC.

Great seller BTW :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-23, 04:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 688
Posted By billytwosheds

sig worthy.

sig worthy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-23, 01:42 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,546
Posted By billytwosheds

Coffee in your bar tape. New meaning for buzzing...

Coffee in your bar tape. New meaning for buzzing hands after a ride.

I'm into the experimentation and cost-effectiveness of the method, gugie . Thanks for sharing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-23, 08:53 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 540
Posted By billytwosheds

Whenever I think I have a bike collecting...

Whenever I think I have a bike collecting problem, I just look at Merziac's list and I feel better :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-23, 08:48 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,561
Posted By billytwosheds

The Strada (at least of that generation) was an...

The Strada (at least of that generation) was an entry level bike.

If there is no rust present, and simply faded paint, I would have a hard time putting the money and effort into a paint or even...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-23, 07:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 857
Posted By billytwosheds

As others have said, 22mm isn't 22mm on every...

As others have said, 22mm isn't 22mm on every stem.

Are you sure the steerer is where it's binding? Sheldon talks about the headset locknut being the limiting factor, which would require different...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-23, 06:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 678
Posted By billytwosheds

Looks like the 40% commission for non-members is...

Looks like the 40% commission for non-members is true. Yowza.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-23, 11:02 PM
Replies: 1,834
Views: 74,917
Posted By billytwosheds

How the fork did that front brake work being...

How the fork did that front brake work being mounted so far off center? Or do we even know
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-23, 06:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 613
Posted By billytwosheds

FWIW I think those Cobalto levers can be run aero...

FWIW I think those Cobalto levers can be run aero or non-aero.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-03-23, 01:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,159
Posted By billytwosheds

That's a lot of bike for $600. Excellent colorway...

That's a lot of bike for $600. Excellent colorway too.

GLWS.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-23, 11:02 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 914
Posted By billytwosheds

Look for markings on the fixed cup. Sheldon...

Look for markings on the fixed cup.

Sheldon Brown's page can be useful in understanding the differences between BB shells, cups, etc.

https://www.sheldonbrown.com/gloss_bo-z.html#bottom
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-23, 07:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 914
Posted By billytwosheds

My guess is French, and whoever last did work on...

My guess is French, and whoever last did work on the BB ended up forcing in a RH-threaded ISO adjustable cup onto the drive side of your bike.

The fixed cup might still be French.

Have pics of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-23, 07:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 929
Posted By billytwosheds

One of those times when it really paid to be...

One of those times when it really paid to be "that guy" :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-23, 06:16 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 5,510
Posted By billytwosheds

C&V is a special place. Most of the people...

C&V is a special place.

Most of the people on this forum are old enough to be my parents, which is fine.

Good stories from people who were around when many "C&V" things were the leading edge.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-18-23, 11:54 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,388
Posted By billytwosheds

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-23, 10:52 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 5,231
Posted By billytwosheds

Take this as an opportunity to focus on the bike...

Take this as an opportunity to focus on the bike brands, eras, and builds you like.

There is nothing wrong with failing to find what others love in a bike.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-13-23, 01:21 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,388
Posted By billytwosheds

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-23, 11:46 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 5,302
Posted By billytwosheds

"I am going to leave now, and before I do I will...

"I am going to leave now, and before I do I will level a vague claim of superiority against a group of people who didn't buy my shenanigans."

YOU GUYS, ANY OF US COULD BE THE PIG.
Can't make this...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-10-23, 04:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,043
Posted By billytwosheds

PM'd re: those monoplanars. Drool.

PM'd re: those monoplanars. Drool.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-23, 01:38 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 5,302
Posted By billytwosheds

Ya'll, they (AS) came here to get attention, and...

Ya'll, they (AS) came here to get attention, and attention is what they got. An apples to oranges comparison is just what this flavor of troll is looking for. A chance to rile up some well-meaning...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-03-23, 11:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 557
Posted By billytwosheds

88/89 Bianchi Superleggera SLX

Not that I need another bike, but these rarely come up on island.

It's sporting DA, not Campy. I can't make out the tubing decal, but going off the seller's word for now.

What's the ballpark...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-20-23, 02:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 579
Posted By billytwosheds

Wait so did the pictures not get updated or are...

Wait so did the pictures not get updated or are these for sale (https://www.ebay.com/itm/325374958978) without a fix *and* without notice to the prospective new owner? I'm no spokesperson but that's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-23, 01:36 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,105
Posted By billytwosheds

Site says, > "John D Wibberley Cycle Art -...

Site says, >

"John D Wibberley Cycle Art - Original "Mountain Bike" Print LithographSize: 13" x 34""

Something tells me the artist is better at producing art than remembering details.

I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-23, 07:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 945
Posted By billytwosheds

FWIW I engaged with John Allen years ago when...

FWIW I engaged with John Allen years ago when they monetized Sheldon's website with Google ads. The ad placement was a mess and it was repeating those clickbait belly fat ads that basically nobody...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-23, 05:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 472
Posted By billytwosheds

Love the colorway on those LeMans. By. Oh....

Love the colorway on those LeMans.

By. Oh. Pacccccccce.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-23, 11:39 AM
Replies: 21,080
Views: 2,780,745
Posted By billytwosheds

We've had interesting (transitional?) weather out...

We've had interesting (transitional?) weather out here, absent of winds and rain that would usually make this a wet ride. Up the Pali highway with a friend from PDX on my BG and RB-1.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-23, 11:00 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,642
Posted By billytwosheds

Chiming in to say wow, that frame color is pretty...

Chiming in to say wow, that frame color is pretty nice! And sandals (call them slippers here) with socks is one of the giveaways that you've been in the tropics a while. Ask me how I know :roflmao2:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-19-22, 02:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 401
Posted By billytwosheds

The above reply is correct -- I'd refer to...

The above reply is correct -- I'd refer to Branford Bike's info about the 8/9 speed (https://branfordbike.com/new-page-1) crossover.

Also the easiest way to distinguish the Record and Chorus 8...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-22, 10:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 901
Posted By billytwosheds

Oahu's last frame builder hanging it up

Maybe it's a thing all across the country (world?) but Oahu is losing its last frame builder and painter.

https://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/bop/d/kailua-henry-james-bicycle/7560281710.html
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-22, 02:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,525
Posted By billytwosheds

A prime example of when keeping your mouth closed...

A prime example of when keeping your mouth closed (and questions to yourself) can pay off.

I also sense a little urgency in replacing what you missed out on. I love my Cinelli but also waited...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-22, 11:20 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,251
Posted By billytwosheds

Yes and/but the deals that ended up in my lap for...

Yes and/but the deals that ended up in my lap for no good reason seem to offset the pain.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-22, 08:12 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,520
Posted By billytwosheds

Perhaps my favorite recent variant seen in an ad...

Perhaps my favorite recent variant seen in an ad was Campagnology.

Time to update the search filters.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-22, 09:51 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,520
Posted By billytwosheds

I assumed you left a vowel out of the thread...

I assumed you left a vowel out of the thread title to leave room for the extra vowel in the ad title :rolleyes:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-22, 09:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 763
Posted By billytwosheds

Contrary to a lot of folx on here, I am a fan of...

Contrary to a lot of folx on here, I am a fan of splatter paint. This one is very cool.

The graphite Campy bits are a plus. How well does it shift? 1989 puts it nicely into the time period when...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-15-22, 09:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,172
Posted By billytwosheds

Word to the wise, I would take your phone number...

Word to the wise, I would take your phone number down from this very public place. There are lots of lurkers who would/could do nefarious things with it.

And if you do end up making a deal with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-22, 11:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 237
Posted By billytwosheds

Tortoise & Hare? ...

Tortoise & Hare?

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-22, 01:48 PM
Replies: 1,648
Views: 212,388
Posted By billytwosheds

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-22, 01:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 923
Posted By billytwosheds

I changed the tires out to 25mm GP5000's and it's...

I changed the tires out to 25mm GP5000's and it's waaay more predictable, but still a ride that makes you want to look around the next bend. Maybe the kind you would want under you in a crit, but I...
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