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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-14, 06:20 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 21,129
Posted By Veloria

Hello there and happy New Year to all! ...

Hello there and happy New Year to all!



Regarding the above, that is absolutely incorrect. This is a wonderful forum and I have a permanent link to it on Lovely Bicycle's sidebar as a resource...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-11, 01:58 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 25,479
Posted By Veloria

I agree - nothing. But putting my...

I agree - nothing.
But putting my wrong-rubbing blog aside and returning to the more interesting Moser topic...

T-Mar's description of Aelle and his theory of why Moser frames are made with it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-11, 11:59 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 25,479
Posted By Veloria

So interesting. My frame takes a 26.8mm seatpost,...

So interesting. My frame takes a 26.8mm seatpost, which would indicate Aelle. But as other Moser owners have noted (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/497395-Columbus-Aelle-light), "the bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-11, 10:54 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 25,479
Posted By Veloria

Unfortunately there is not a great deal of...

Unfortunately there is not a great deal of information on Moser bikes. The link unworthy1 has posted to the catalog is probably your best bet. But Moser frames were made in small batches and there...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-11, 08:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,822
Posted By Veloria

"I wasn't asking about the cutout; I was asking...

"I wasn't asking about the cutout; I was asking about the narrowness. Generally, women like wider saddles than men do because of the distance between the sit bones. I have no idea what it would be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-11, 04:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,822
Posted By Veloria

Noglider - I do like Selle Anatomica saddles...

Noglider - I do like Selle Anatomica saddles overall.
Here (http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/2011/08/selle-atomica-my-impressions.html) is my review of the last one I had.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-11, 02:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,822
Posted By Veloria

"There are folks here who won't like it..." ...

"There are folks here who won't like it..."

Oh I am sure. And I don't mean to provoke them. But I can sincerely say that there were zero aesthetic considerations in the components choice here, not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-11, 01:39 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 12,932
Posted By Veloria

http://distilleryimage2.s3.amazonaws.com/b11921b01...

http://distilleryimage2.s3.amazonaws.com/b11921b018c711e1a87612313804ec91_7.jpg

My cat could not agree more.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-11, 01:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,822
Posted By Veloria

Speaking of modern brifting parts... Ideally I...

Speaking of modern brifting parts... Ideally I would like to switch out that crankset (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lovely_bicycle/6407466513/in/set-72157628017580451) (9 speed Record, 52/39t, 175mm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-11, 01:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,822
Posted By Veloria

Yeah, at my weight the Moser's tubing feels...

Yeah, at my weight the Moser's tubing feels pretty much ideal; I definitely do not need OS.

Forgot to add that the complete bike is 21lb as shown here.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-11, 01:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,822
Posted By Veloria

Well, that was interesting... 1978 frame + 1999 parts

I was amused to find a thread I started exactly a year ago (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/698402-Italian-Beau-Needs-a-Make-Over-Help-Make-my-Moser-Look-More-Period-Correct) about making my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-11, 09:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,089
Posted By Veloria

I'm sorry... Am I going nuts or is it glowing in...

I'm sorry... Am I going nuts or is it glowing in the dark in that pic?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-11, 03:19 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,703
Posted By Veloria

See also the RideBlog...

See also the RideBlog (http://rideblog.wordpress.com/), written by "snarkypup" who is a member here. She had a Raleigh Sports, then also bought a modern bike (Viva Kilo - Danish), but ended up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-11, 03:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,703
Posted By Veloria

This is a constant topic of discussion between...

This is a constant topic of discussion between female readers of my blog (see signature below). Classic modern bikes can be 10 times more expensive than vintage finds, and are often less comfortable...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-11, 02:47 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 603
Posted By Veloria

RAL 3014 / Antique Pink?

Wondering whether anyone here has used RAL 3014 "Antique Pink" on a repaint/ restoration project and could offer some feedback about it, or ideally a picture? Can find surprisingly few examples of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-11, 01:37 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 15,282
Posted By Veloria

Either that or know how to take photos that...

Either that or know how to take photos that disguise flaws. All my bikes are filthy and I don't often clean them. But you usually can't tell in photos.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-11, 08:19 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 15,282
Posted By Veloria

That's not such a strange question. There is an...

That's not such a strange question. There is an entire flickr group (http://www.flickr.com/groups/774274@N20/) dedicated to this.

I'm only interested in bikes though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-11, 11:25 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 15,282
Posted By Veloria

I've ridden the Grand Bois Hetres (in cream of...

I've ridden the Grand Bois Hetres (in cream of course) on two bikes and love them:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6164/6190649534_71dfa7024e.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-11, 12:10 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 15,282
Posted By Veloria

Thanks for the Schwalbe Durano tip! The...

Thanks for the Schwalbe Durano tip!

The Paselas are definitely wider than advertised, more like 30mm. I have 2 sets and have been using the older one since July last year. No flats, no signs of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-11, 07:53 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 15,282
Posted By Veloria

Quicker and wider! Definitely keeping them then...

Quicker and wider!
Definitely keeping them then : )
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-11, 11:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,708
Posted By Veloria

Nice : ) You should submit this to the Mixte...

Nice : )
You should submit this to the Mixte Gallery (http://themixtegallery.wordpress.com/)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-11, 10:33 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,725
Posted By Veloria

Guys in sneakers? Come on, that is not the...

Guys in sneakers? Come on, that is not the equivalent!

The clipless wooden shoe story is heartwrenching. Though I can't help wondering whether she left him because he spent too much time on stuff...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-11, 10:28 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 15,282
Posted By Veloria

Thanks. Seems the two are probably equivalent...

Thanks. Seems the two are probably equivalent speed-wise then.
Might as well stick with my Paselas.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6156/6187559850_598a498576.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-11, 12:17 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 15,282
Posted By Veloria

White Panaracer Pasela vs Vittoria Randonneur?

Any experience with white Panaracer Pasela vs Vittoria Randonneur tires? I am a cream/white tire fiend and have been using the Paselas on 700C roadish bikes. Was going to just put the set I already...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-11, 11:52 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,404
Posted By Veloria

I like the version with the green panels...

I like the version with the green panels actually. It's a fresh and unexpected combination, draws the eye to all the best details on the bike, and is typically Mercian-ish as far as crazy colour...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-11, 06:22 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,747
Posted By Veloria

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6074/6035207118_9d9...

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6074/6035207118_9d9c6102ed.jpg

It may not look like a classic bike to C&V people, but I am constantly asked "how old" it is;
people seem to think it's ancient!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-11, 02:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,247
Posted By Veloria

I was in the same situation as your girlfriend...

I was in the same situation as your girlfriend when I turned 30: Hadn't ridden a bike since age 17. I thought it would take me a while to get back into it, but it took no time at all. I didn't have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-11, 11:46 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,479
Posted By Veloria

> The Viva doesn't need to see. It just needs to...

> The Viva doesn't need to see. It just needs to be seen, and look awesome.

Yeah, I agree that the black modern CatEye won't look "awesome" on the Viva. No.

If you really want the light, I will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-11, 10:48 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,479
Posted By Veloria

Re tail lights: I echo suggestions for the...

Re tail lights: I echo suggestions for the fender-mounted Spanniga Pixeo. Super bright, super cute, super easy.

Re headlights: Meh. The ones that look all classic, like the Lumotec Retro are all...
Forum: Commuting
06-08-11, 10:08 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,919
Posted By Veloria

Old thread, I know, but since others are looking:...

Old thread, I know, but since others are looking:

Having read many of the suggestions here and having tried most of these bikes myself, a couple of things:

. Pashley and Dutch bikes are very...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-11, 09:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 995
Posted By Veloria

Beautiful! My husband isn't all that crazy...

Beautiful!

My husband isn't all that crazy about his and is considering selling. I don't get it : ((
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-11, 09:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,522
Posted By Veloria

Classic Swedish City Bike - Free

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5146/5770109885_6a3f18f938_o.jpg

Hope it's appropriate to post this here, and I cross-posted on the Commuting subforum:

I am giving away a beautiful Pilen bicycle...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-08-11, 09:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 330
Posted By Veloria

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Oy, wrong forum - please remove
Forum: Commuting
06-08-11, 09:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 561
Posted By Veloria

Pilen City Bicycle Give-Away

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5146/5770109885_6a3f18f938_o.jpg

Hope it's appropriate to post this here, and I will cross-post on C&V:

I am giving away a beautiful Pilen bicycle that has been...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-11, 11:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 767
Posted By Veloria

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2001/5704479785_3dd...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2001/5704479785_3dd560fcdc_o.jpg

Probably not what you meant, but here is an 1895 Eagle with a curved seat tube...
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-11, 12:07 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 17,621
Posted By Veloria

Hmm. You know, Snarky may have a point. This is a...

Hmm. You know, Snarky may have a point. This is a tough call actually.

Snarky, have you asked to clarify whether the 2011 model is the same as the "exactly the bike you described"? Now I'm just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-11, 12:04 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 17,621
Posted By Veloria

Hey, I don't have a degree in engineering either....

Hey, I don't have a degree in engineering either. Who ya calling an engineer, eh?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-11, 11:34 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 17,621
Posted By Veloria

Just one thing... ...

Just one thing...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3MiD_U4CHQ
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-11, 11:32 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 17,621
Posted By Veloria

Got it. Never mind what I wrote earlier then. I...

Got it. Never mind what I wrote earlier then. I thought that (1) Chain Reaction was refunding you the money, and (2) as an overcompensatory gesture of good will, Creme was sending you a new bike for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-11, 11:14 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 17,621
Posted By Veloria

Holy Mother of Cat, I just read the past couple...

Holy Mother of Cat, I just read the past couple of pages of posts.
Ah bikeforums.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-11, 11:08 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 17,621
Posted By Veloria

I agree with this. I'd urge you to consider this....

I agree with this. I'd urge you to consider this. It sounds like their tone was meant to "punish you," but consider letting that go. It would be a great thing to document this whole saga start to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-11, 12:32 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 17,621
Posted By Veloria

Didn't know that Viva bikes were available in the...

Didn't know that Viva bikes were available in the US! Does the shop sell them new, or just that lone used bicycle?

What I like about the Kilo model is that it is indeed fully lugged, unlike their...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-11, 02:22 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 17,621
Posted By Veloria

Just noticed that too. On closer look, they...

Just noticed that too. On closer look, they actually show both versions, depending on the picture.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-11, 01:41 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 17,621
Posted By Veloria

Just read about this in your blog post and...

Just read about this in your blog post and commented there. But will re-iterate some of it here:

It has been my observation that some manufacturers who market budget replicas of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-11, 02:45 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,109
Posted By Veloria

KonAaron Snake - I'll take that green...

KonAaron Snake - I'll take that green International off your hands if it's bothering you, looks to be my size!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-11, 02:35 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,627
Posted By Veloria

Luckily for him, it's not really my thing -...

Luckily for him, it's not really my thing - though I admire it in pictures.
Now if a 1940s Rene Herse mixte shows up on Boston Craigslist...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-11, 02:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,252
Posted By Veloria

The fork crown looks just like Pashley's, which...

The fork crown looks just like Pashley's, which in turn was derived from Raleigh's:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5025/5564606319_c2ffc5fbf9_o.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-11, 02:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,398
Posted By Veloria

I have a set of the original Belleri Porteur bars...

I have a set of the original Belleri Porteur bars and they are they are wonderful. The VO replicas are very similar, but not quite the same.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-11, 02:16 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,627
Posted By Veloria

Ah Boston Craigslist : ) Thanks for sharing the...

Ah Boston Craigslist : )
Thanks for sharing the images after the ad was deleted!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-11, 03:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,134
Posted By Veloria

Love the first picture in the OP! The hearts in...

Love the first picture in the OP!
The hearts in the later pics are not my thing though.
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