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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-16, 07:34 AM
Replies: 15,457
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Posted By fiataccompli

this was certainly not saved from the dump, but...

this was certainly not saved from the dump, but it was saved from being parted out on Ebay...and it is soooooooo nice.....

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-16, 11:56 AM
Replies: 15,457
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Posted By fiataccompli

I saved a few that had been donated to a charity...

I saved a few that had been donated to a charity type group I am working with. Actually, these were in exchange for a donation that will help put a lot of deserving kids on bikes (and will put me...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-15, 06:50 AM
Replies: 15,457
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Posted By fiataccompli

looks like my 'out' trip to pick up the Fondriest...

looks like my 'out' trip to pick up the Fondriest & Marinoni (and a cargo case)....

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The Fondriest is Gara tubing, by the way, so no wonderful prize...but it should be rebuilt into an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-15, 10:09 AM
Replies: 15,457
Views: 4,081,212
Posted By fiataccompli

I did some trading & got these two cool bike...

I did some trading & got these two cool bike projects...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-15, 06:14 PM
Replies: 15,457
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Posted By fiataccompli

So, I picked up this quite tastefully done KHS...

So, I picked up this quite tastefully done KHS Triathlete Pro the other day. Looks all original, except maybe the tires, right?

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-15, 11:43 AM
Replies: 15,457
Views: 4,081,212
Posted By fiataccompli

yes, i am quite lucky and I have since that point...

yes, i am quite lucky and I have since that point experienced only what I would refer to as "luxury problems" . None of them have much to do with the Zurich frame, which is great. Until last week,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-15, 10:10 AM
Replies: 15,457
Views: 4,081,212
Posted By fiataccompli

RE: Zurich those make wonderful...

RE: Zurich

those make wonderful beaters...except that I managed to pull the rear wheel out of my Zurich at speed & do a 30 mph roll on asphalt a few days ago...though, hey, 1. the Zurich is fine &...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-13, 07:06 AM
Replies: 15,457
Views: 4,081,212
Posted By fiataccompli

I just took in a black Allez on a trade of...

I just took in a black Allez on a trade of sort....I like those frames & the 128mm rear spacing is kinda nice in that it easily gives options to go any number of directions with setup. I'm thinking...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-13, 05:08 PM
Replies: 15,457
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Posted By fiataccompli

Don't know if this was exactly a save from the...

Don't know if this was exactly a save from the dump, but I adopted this '90s Olmo recently. For me it will be a parts bike as the frame is too large for me, but pretty much everything attached to it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-13, 08:45 PM
Replies: 15,457
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Posted By fiataccompli

This was my catch of the day. I 62cm Univega...

This was my catch of the day. I 62cm Univega Viva Sport that's in really excellent condition...
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh164/cgfiat/VivaSport1_zpsf0c6cefe.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-13, 11:32 AM
Replies: 15,457
Views: 4,081,212
Posted By fiataccompli

agreed - there's good karma when it's a fair...

agreed - there's good karma when it's a fair price and it works out like that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-13, 07:09 PM
Replies: 15,457
Views: 4,081,212
Posted By fiataccompli

I like the Torpado. I think I picked up it's...

I like the Torpado. I think I picked up it's dirty cousin a few weeks ago. Tuesday yard sale? Nice!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-13, 05:41 PM
Replies: 15,457
Views: 4,081,212
Posted By fiataccompli

I rescued this at a LBS today. Not quite sure...

I rescued this at a LBS today. Not quite sure what it's future will be, but I figure I can part it out if nothing else. Early 80s Pinarello....
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-12, 12:08 AM
Replies: 15,457
Views: 4,081,212
Posted By fiataccompli

FWIW, I have one of those Fantomcross Unos...I...

FWIW, I have one of those Fantomcross Unos...I dig the fork (hell, maybe the fork is retro enough to make it all worth posting!). I've had some fun with it in the snow as a fixed gear CX & otherwise...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-12, 10:41 PM
Replies: 15,457
Views: 4,081,212
Posted By fiataccompli

picked up a Miele today in Columbus (Cromor?)...

picked up a Miele today in Columbus (Cromor?) tubing (it does have a front wheel). Not sure what I'll do with it, but it should clean up pretty nicely. Full 105 7 speed group and the frame looks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-12, 07:57 PM
Replies: 15,457
Views: 4,081,212
Posted By fiataccompli

This was a cool snag. A Torpado Italia...Sachs...

This was a cool snag. A Torpado Italia...Sachs components, Columbus Aelle tubing. Low(er) end Italian bike that I might turn into the ideal hanger for the pretty much full 9 speed Daytona/Veloce...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-12, 09:03 PM
Replies: 15,457
Views: 4,081,212
Posted By fiataccompli

THose Blackburn racks are really cool. are you...

THose Blackburn racks are really cool. are you getting rid of them?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-12, 07:28 AM
Replies: 15,457
Views: 4,081,212
Posted By fiataccompli

heads up, that's almost certainly going to be a...

heads up, that's almost certainly going to be a French threaded BB. Velo Orange has a solution for about $50 I think if you have nothing to start with. I'm guessing the original was a cottered...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-12, 06:56 PM
Replies: 15,457
Views: 4,081,212
Posted By fiataccompli

ammonia may break the bond (assuming it's...

ammonia may break the bond (assuming it's aluminum in steel)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-12, 08:48 PM
Replies: 15,457
Views: 4,081,212
Posted By fiataccompli

I snagged this one..sort of...well, it was...

I snagged this one..sort of...well, it was destined to be broken down for parts I think & I snagged it to break down for parts. It's a pretty cool 60 or 61cm touring frame that is too big for me so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-12, 07:08 AM
Replies: 15,457
Views: 4,081,212
Posted By fiataccompli

I didn't give this one justice in an earlier...

I didn't give this one justice in an earlier posting, so here it is a bit cleaner and in duty at the moment as an in-town commuter..
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-12, 06:28 AM
Replies: 15,457
Views: 4,081,212
Posted By fiataccompli

you've gotta remember we all love bikes here. To...

you've gotta remember we all love bikes here. To the rest of the world, it's old exercise equipment. Add to that the fact that some people either don't need the money or would rather just have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-12, 09:07 AM
Replies: 15,457
Views: 4,081,212
Posted By fiataccompli

I usually hit garage sales, thrift stores and...

I usually hit garage sales, thrift stores and craigslist (in advance ) when im on vacation. I've brought home a few realy keepers ('71 Raleigh Pro, 91 Bridgestone RB-1, Merlin XL) + lots of spare...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-12, 09:36 PM
Replies: 15,457
Views: 4,081,212
Posted By fiataccompli

A friend who appreciates my appreciation for the...

A friend who appreciates my appreciation for the relic bikes called today with some treasures. 2 Peugeot mixte bikes, a repro-Stingray Krate (kinda cool...turns out he traded 2 beers for it from a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-12, 10:19 PM
Replies: 15,457
Views: 4,081,212
Posted By fiataccompli

yep

yep
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-12, 07:50 PM
Replies: 15,457
Views: 4,081,212
Posted By fiataccompli

This is a fun save...it came from a friend's mom...

This is a fun save...it came from a friend's mom where it was stored in a barn for a long time. During a conversation a few months ago, she learned that I'm into old road bikes, riding them,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-12, 07:32 AM
Replies: 15,457
Views: 4,081,212
Posted By fiataccompli

I have one of those also...which I'm planning on...

I have one of those also...which I'm planning on selling because it's slightly too big for me. It's an interesting bike in a lot of ways (lug work, chroming, made in Mexico, has really wide range...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-12, 08:00 AM
Replies: 15,457
Views: 4,081,212
Posted By fiataccompli

for clarification, wd40 is a great cleaner imho. ...

for clarification, wd40 is a great cleaner imho. interesting to hear of PB Blaster...I've used it on some stuff in the past but not shifters. it's a main lliner in my tool box for working on old...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-12, 06:45 AM
Replies: 15,457
Views: 4,081,212
Posted By fiataccompli

I've found some of the later STIs have a front...

I've found some of the later STIs have a front bolt that can loosen a bit and cause non-engagement as well. I've attempted disassembly on Shimano, but have since learned it's probably not a great...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-12, 08:07 AM
Replies: 15,457
Views: 4,081,212
Posted By fiataccompli

thanks...neighbor?......BTW, I'm curious whether...

thanks...neighbor?......BTW, I'm curious whether anyone has some definitive info on IDing older Merlins (guess I should start a new thread)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-12, 02:13 PM
Replies: 15,457
Views: 4,081,212
Posted By fiataccompli

I know this may be a borderline C&V bike, but I'm...

I know this may be a borderline C&V bike, but I'm gonna push a ruling that it's C&V based on the fact that these things were classic when they were brand new & now they're knocking on the door of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-11, 09:54 PM
Replies: 15,457
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Posted By fiataccompli

I'm surprised the hybrids don't get snatched up...

I'm surprised the hybrids don't get snatched up more often to build a poor man's cyclocross bike
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-11, 12:25 PM
Replies: 15,457
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Posted By fiataccompli

on the Campy shifters, I usually reach up with my...

on the Campy shifters, I usually reach up with my thumb when I'm in the drops...it's not bad imho
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-11, 02:43 PM
Replies: 15,457
Views: 4,081,212
Posted By fiataccompli

I have a TCR...TCR "Team" actually, that was a...

I have a TCR...TCR "Team" actually, that was a very nice bike, but I got it for the Campy Record group + wheels & seat and not sure what I'm gonna do with the bike. I rode it once on a 35 mile or so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-11, 07:23 PM
Replies: 15,457
Views: 4,081,212
Posted By fiataccompli

terrible pictures mostly, but here's my catch...

terrible pictures mostly, but here's my catch today....free stuff from a friend who was cleaning out the garage. some will be morphed together to build bikes, some will just continue to donate...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-11, 05:27 PM
Replies: 15,457
Views: 4,081,212
Posted By fiataccompli

Besides the RB-1 that has it's own thread... ...

Besides the RB-1 that has it's own thread...
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh164/cgfiat/rb1-1.jpg

I had a prolific week. I owned this bike for about 20 hours (needed brakes adjusted and a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-11, 12:22 PM
Replies: 15,457
Views: 4,081,212
Posted By fiataccompli

that's a great stand & doesn't look too old. I...

that's a great stand & doesn't look too old. I felt quite lucky to score an older grey/black one (that doesn't raise but has the same clamp & same rotation) for $30 a while back & a pretty nice...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-11, 10:21 PM
Replies: 15,457
Views: 4,081,212
Posted By fiataccompli

anyone know anything about Reflex? Below the...

anyone know anything about Reflex? Below the rusty chain and general neglect it's a nice bike. Interesting horizontal dropouts too, so there are many possibilities for it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-11, 07:00 PM
Replies: 15,457
Views: 4,081,212
Posted By fiataccompli

1$ for the pair. Probably over-paid... ...

1$ for the pair. Probably over-paid...

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh164/cgfiat/2011-03-26181019.jpg

and...

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh164/cgfiat/2011-03-26180926.jpg
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-11, 10:04 PM
Replies: 15,457
Views: 4,081,212
Posted By fiataccompli

thanks & glad you said that....it's very tempting...

thanks & glad you said that....it's very tempting to start lightening up the Pug, but if I look around at my bikes I realize that I have plenty of light bikes...and plenty of bikes that should be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-11, 06:36 PM
Replies: 15,457
Views: 4,081,212
Posted By fiataccompli

I'd love to have a dishing gauge and tool to...

I'd love to have a dishing gauge and tool to measure the rear derailleur hanger angle...

here are a couple recent and semi-recent saves...the first is a SchwinnTraveler 3 speed. The hub says...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-10, 04:38 PM
Replies: 15,457
Views: 4,081,212
Posted By fiataccompli

what's poofreading? ;)

what's poofreading? ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-10, 04:29 PM
Replies: 15,457
Views: 4,081,212
Posted By fiataccompli

yeah, I flipped a similar (GT) bike like that a...

yeah, I flipped a similar (GT) bike like that a while back for a friend (so, it wasn't something where I really wanted to buy it from him) and I've helped friends out fixing their similar fitness...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-10, 03:54 PM
Replies: 15,457
Views: 4,081,212
Posted By fiataccompli

I was test driving my Suburban around the...

I was test driving my Suburban around the neighborhood today & spotted this sitting on someone's trash pile. After stopping and inquiring with the owner of the house whether they intended to throw...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-10, 10:51 PM
Replies: 15,457
Views: 4,081,212
Posted By fiataccompli

Agreed. I have an 11.8 and I like it a lot. ...

Agreed. I have an 11.8 and I like it a lot. Interesting gear range.

I picked up this Strada LX today. May hang on to this one. It's slightly smaller than what I usually ride, but it fits (or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-10, 08:35 PM
Replies: 15,457
Views: 4,081,212
Posted By fiataccompli

well, I've sold enough stuff stupid cheap on Ebay...

well, I've sold enough stuff stupid cheap on Ebay over the last 15 years or so that it all evens out. For a bike guy, it's a helluva deal. For the average guy, it's cheaper than the $5 in gas to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-10, 07:31 PM
Replies: 15,457
Views: 4,081,212
Posted By fiataccompli

I'm skirting the edge of 'vintage' here, but i...

I'm skirting the edge of 'vintage' here, but i picked up this '93 Diamondback Expert tg . Somewhere along the way, it had a flat bar + grip shifters retrofit, but otherwise it seems original. It's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-10, 09:15 PM
Replies: 15,457
Views: 4,081,212
Posted By fiataccompli

That's nice to know 'cause I have a Peugeot 'on...

That's nice to know 'cause I have a Peugeot 'on deck' for a rebuild that has that rear rack...and I'd hoped to keep the rack and find it useful.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-10, 09:58 PM
Replies: 15,457
Views: 4,081,212
Posted By fiataccompli

caught this one for the cost of a couple brake...

caught this one for the cost of a couple brake cables...cool bike; very 'American' in contrast with my English "English 3-Speeds"...with excellent patina and only a few years younger than I with a SA...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-10, 09:12 PM
Replies: 15,457
Views: 4,081,212
Posted By fiataccompli

i saw that OCR since i was anticipating going to...

i saw that OCR since i was anticipating going to Asheville tomorrow for a Fiat car show...good score. It would have been great for a friend who I'm looking out for a deal for, but she'll find her...
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