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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-20-23, 11:27 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 822
Posted By macstuff

it looks like the first letter is an "I" I'll...

it looks like the first letter is an "I"
I'll be down there tomorrow again for any more questions but there are 2 in line right now.
.... Waiting
I called the employee that took it in, he thought...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-23, 03:11 PM
Replies: 79,817
Views: 13,097,563
Posted By '02 nrs

an org. & you know which coast its at. $520.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/239052068621824...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-23, 11:02 AM
Replies: 79,817
Views: 13,097,563
Posted By Sedgemop

Yes, recently. There were jokes and I owe...

Yes, recently. There were jokes and I owe somebody a dollar.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-23, 11:11 AM
Replies: 79,817
Views: 13,097,563
Posted By '02 nrs

$300. Vestavia Hills, AL

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/6982018858481816...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-23, 06:56 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 5,808
Posted By AdventureManCO

Time to rescue a stuck, jungle junker. The 1986 Jim Merz Allez!

I was encouraged by a fellow member here to start this thread, although I was quite worried that many (all of which, like me, are not quite right in the head) would find it a significant downgrade...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-13-23, 06:52 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,456
Posted By T.W.O.

The Frejus looks like a good size for me. I have...

The Frejus looks like a good size for me. I have a '78 Motobecane Grand Jubilee, black w/ red stripes, about a 56cm frame size that I could add to a deal. It is in very good shape. I PM'd you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-23, 07:29 AM
Replies: 79,817
Views: 13,097,563
Posted By pnwgopher

Superbe stem - $50 (CDN)

Here's a real unicorn for anyone in Vancouver: the infamous superbe stem for just $50 https://vancouver.craigslist.org/van/bop/d/vancouver-superbe-alloy-road-bike-222mm/7634339535.html
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-23, 11:33 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,292
Posted By bikingshearer

Well, that could have really sucked . . . .

On my ride today, the front end started feeling . . . odd, and my front wheel started pulling to one side. Kind of like when you don't tighten down the rear skewer enough and you pull the rear wheel...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-23, 01:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 851
Posted By velomateo

I finished up the build on the Merckx today....

I finished up the build on the Merckx today. Pretty easy really, as pretty much everything was moved from my too small Rossin. Different bars and stem along with new blue Newbaum’s tape. I’ll get it...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-07-23, 11:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 837
Posted By Caliwild

Updated tires to Pirelli P Zero Race in 700x28...

Updated tires to Pirelli P Zero Race in 700x28 size (the Vittoria's were 700x25). Noticed an immediate increase in comfort. Plus, I think the darker sidewalls look better... Still have plenty of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-23, 11:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 413
Posted By tmnguuyen

Austro Daimler Vent Noir Mixte - My most standout acquisition so far

Thanks to SoCaled on the e Bay / CraigsList finds - "Are you looking for one of these!?" Part II, I was able to purchase this AD Vent Noir Mixte. The seller had the ad up for about 17 hours before i...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-23, 11:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 259
Posted By Robvolz

A great time on Portland’s “Champagne ride”

The theme: dress nice, bring bubbles.

the partner and I dolled up, (funny seeing her in a LBD and bike gloves) strapped a champagne bucket to the Tandem tossed in some glasses and a saber and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-28-23, 10:35 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,651
Posted By cyclesNYC

Bike arrived yesterday afternoon, carefully...

Bike arrived yesterday afternoon, carefully packed and in a sturdy box. Put it together last night and took it for a test ride this morning (it was raining last night). It rides amazingly – quick and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-23, 05:08 PM
Replies: 79,817
Views: 13,097,563
Posted By Clang

Some AdventureManCO bait 1976 Official...

Some AdventureManCO bait

1976 Official Olympic Bike - $100 (Gilroy, CA)
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/652189119674601/
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-23, 09:05 PM
Replies: 79,817
Views: 13,097,563
Posted By thumpism

Never saw a Gillott until recently and now...

Never saw a Gillott until recently and now they're coming out of the woodwork.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/156147423776330
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-23, 05:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,076
Posted By bark_eater

Here's a rant I posted on Farcebook in 2020: ...

Here's a rant I posted on Farcebook in 2020:


Tale of first world woe here: I had a ebay deal go squirrely with with some knucklehead in Finland. Sold me the wrong parts for for a precision tool,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-23, 06:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 518
Posted By dnewma04

1967 A.S. Gillott (aka Ron Cooper era)

About 7-8 years ago, I just missed on an older Woodrup that was being sold for 25.00 locally. I was unfamiliar with Woodrup at the time and as I learned what I had missed out on, a desire to own a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-23, 06:30 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,447
Posted By Robvolz

How much is that Merz in the window….

Don’t know if any of you have made deals with the significant others, or even a promise to yourself.

my deal is: if I sell 3, I’m allowed to buy 1.

Found this pink Merz for sale down here....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-23, 03:27 PM
Replies: 871
Views: 291,178
Posted By botty kayer

I'm a bit late for Classics season, but I've...

I'm a bit late for Classics season, but I've redone my Merckx EX ti in Belgian colors. Supacaz Belgium bartape....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-22, 05:19 PM
Replies: 79,817
Views: 13,097,563
Posted By Bianchigirll

You need 40 acres to turn that thing around!!

You need 40 acres to turn that thing around!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-22, 10:21 AM
Replies: 79,817
Views: 13,097,563
Posted By attylah

Puegeot Triathlon in Portland, Oregon for $250

Very clean and might be my size, resisting for now. I love the '80's triathlon geometry bikes.......
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-16-22, 08:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,196
Posted By AngryFrankie

If you really want it sold, I'd hang onto the...

If you really want it sold, I'd hang onto the eBay sale wrk101 showed you, and maybe ask around 900 for purposes of being able to negotiate. That frame and other Ibis' are I think what they'd call...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-08-22, 02:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 317
Posted By DMC707

I cant tell if the bike is supposed to be a...

I cant tell if the bike is supposed to be a racing oriented bike or a freestyle'ish bike ---- bars suggest freestyle, big chainwheel suggests racy

Cheap crankset/pedals and wheels really doesnt...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-22, 11:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 923
Posted By billytwosheds

1985 Bruce Gordon Racing find

Taking ownership of a bike that's done many miles, races, adventures or whathaveyou is one of the most fun parts of collecting old steel.

Happened to be fishing on CL and saw this within an hour...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-22, 08:11 PM
Replies: 79,817
Views: 13,097,563
Posted By Dylansbob

Hopefully going to pick this up tomorrow Looks...

Hopefully going to pick this up tomorrow Looks like a good one...

https://images.offerup.com/XnCpp3nEhZccb7mRS8S-uHEAZNU=/1440x1440/63f5/63f5125839d847fe906acfdfd07c89d1.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-22, 08:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,077
Posted By jjhabbs

A Visit to Jeffrey Bock's Shop! Dropped off a frameset to be painted.

Hey guys,
I went to Ames Iowa to drop off my 1980 Raleigh Competition GS to get repainted. I had some time to get to know Jeffrey. What a knowledgeable guy. He's an incredible artist. The work he...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-22, 02:12 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,884
Posted By MauriceMoss

Poker references in cycling (as well as other...

Poker references in cycling (as well as other sports) in Italy go a long way back. 'Five of a kind' is called pokerissimo in Italian and is used both for 5 victories in a season but also for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-22, 01:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,042
Posted By Robvolz

What a day! I just spent an hour with Ted Kirkbride

Wowzers,
It all started with the daily Craigslist post I check out each morning and saw an ad with a bunch of frames and wheels. I called the number who was really a screener to make sure that the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-22, 09:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 697
Posted By bertinjim

1971 Carlton Kermesse Resto

Back in 2020, cudak 888 and I did a trade. He got a bronze-orange Peugeot PX 10 frameset and I got a 1971 Carlton Kermesse. The photo below is as he originally traded for it:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-22, 04:01 PM
Replies: 79,817
Views: 13,097,563
Posted By SoCaled

Gitane - $50 - Malibu,CA ...

Gitane - $50 - Malibu,CA
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/bik/d/malibu-vintage-gitane-interclub-steel/7516986438.html
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-22, 12:27 PM
Replies: 79,817
Views: 13,097,563
Posted By '02 nrs

huffy Aerowind $100.

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/960x432/289971076_5221258064618590_1752736791916112355_n_c6c6938a1ef92e88d5373b397673d0cadd07232c.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-22, 07:56 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,844
Posted By steelbikeguy

Paul was a great resource and was always ready...

Paul was a great resource and was always ready with a great story to convey the desired info. His insights into the later years at SunTour were fascinating.
For those who are interested, Diane...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-22, 08:35 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,402
Posted By Insidious C.

I'm pretty sure its in my garage. Somewhere...

I'm pretty sure its in my garage. Somewhere...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-22, 07:42 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,402
Posted By steelbikeguy

the closest thing to a full size "unicorn" bike...

the closest thing to a full size "unicorn" bike that I've seen was this show bike by Cherubim....

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/3317060659_4cb4cf997b_b_d.jpg

Steve in Peoria
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-22, 03:56 PM
Replies: 79,817
Views: 13,097,563
Posted By ehcoplex

No kidding. That thing is a beaut, & I've been...

No kidding. That thing is a beaut, & I've been looking for a tandem to ride with my wife..... WHY is all the good stuff so damn far away??
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-22, 12:05 AM
Replies: 79,817
Views: 13,097,563
Posted By merziac

I do, now if I were only a 1000 miles closer,...

I do, now if I were only a 1000 miles closer, could probably almost pay airfare for the cost of shipping. :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-22, 02:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 506
Posted By curbtender

Couple more pictures. ...

Couple more pictures.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20220718_104024_7bf8cc77f9c1d0d9b6bce04fc3c699c6b2c913ad.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-22, 09:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 506
Posted By curbtender

Vintage tandem ID

Looking for a maker ID on this frame. Serial number T3 783 . Front fork has extra bracing. Only a Wheelsmith sticker on seat tube....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-17-22, 08:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 835
Posted By francophile

Selling my Cecil Behringer Custom

SOLD - SOLD - SOLD - SOLD - SOLD - SOLD - SOLD

Recently, begrudgingly, I've decided to sell my 56cm Behringer Custom. I got it 5 years ago, the thread with pretty hi-res photos is over here...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-22, 12:38 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,166
Posted By molleraj

Six months later, I finally got the top joint 3D...

Six months later, I finally got the top joint 3D printed. It works and looks great. I also replaced the cracked foam grips with new ones that have contours to fit the fingers. I made a YouTube video...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-22, 10:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 558
Posted By Cheseldine

Going to the Sun Road is one of the most...

Going to the Sun Road is one of the most beautiful rides, and about an hour from my house.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-22, 03:36 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 975
Posted By martl

:) A Technobull is definitely something very...

:)

A Technobull is definitely something very special. Heinz Günther Sattler was highly praised as a framebuilder and inventor. Many of his creations were pioneering stuff, be that exotic tube...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-22, 06:40 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 975
Posted By albrt

Yeah, I definitely need some more positive...

Yeah, I definitely need some more positive reinforcement from the C&V Forum. Otherwise she will probably continue to prefer the 50 pound Schwinn Breeze 3 speed that is too small for her.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-22, 04:55 PM
Replies: 79,817
Views: 13,097,563
Posted By SoCaled

Supergo Pro Access - $40 - LA,CA ...

Supergo Pro Access - $40 - LA,CA
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/bik/d/supergo-access-pro-mountain-bike-1990s/7505154411.html
This one has 2 or 3 less sets of handlebars than the last one I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-22, 04:03 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,488
Posted By wrk101

Easiest color ever to touch up is black. I would...

Easiest color ever to touch up is black. I would NOT repaint. I use one of the rust converter paints as a primer, then touch up with Testors. May not be perfect, but its original!

Trek used Dupont...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-22, 03:03 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 975
Posted By albrt

Ever heard of a Technobull?

Just bought a new bike, ostensibly for my wife (don't tell her, it's a surprise).
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-05-22, 11:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 957
Posted By VRJAKE

Sold. Thank you droppedandlost, hope it provides...

Sold. Thank you droppedandlost, hope it provides you many hours of enjoyment.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-22, 09:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 558
Posted By Cheseldine

I really like my Tempo - yours is a beaut. ...

I really like my Tempo - yours is a beaut.

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x948/20200709_153204_b98ffd26677ac0016e117bfe227a4e9d38c6ad2e.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-22, 08:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 558
Posted By schwinnbikebob

Schwinn 1986 Tempo

Picked this up a few weeks back and just finished it up. I was drawn to it by the white pearl color with gray paint scheme.Kinda different. Columbus Tenax, Shimano Light Action, nothing high end but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-22, 12:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 604
Posted By williamskg6

Just showing off the finished bike

Almost 2 years ago I found a 1987 Specialized Sirrus frame on Craigslist for $40. I immediately snapped it up. The paint was not great. It had been almost completely stripped down already, so I...
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