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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-23, 03:11 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 13,572
Posted By ollo_ollo

Really enjoyed the work of all who posted, and...

Really enjoyed the work of all who posted, and hope iab is fit and riding well by next year's challenge. I was in early for a frame-up build, but landed in the "abandonné" category when My late 8/31...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-23, 09:32 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 5,296
Posted By ollo_ollo

Just remembered I have this "Frankenbikish" ride...

Just remembered I have this "Frankenbikish" ride sitting in a dark corner of my garage, waiting for recipient to pickup.. Started with a bargain 1987 Specialized Sirrus frameset.(build details here:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-23, 04:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 543
Posted By ollo_ollo

Here's a pic of that Brooks Professional "S" I...

Here's a pic of that Brooks Professional "S" I referenced in post #11. It was pretty short. Don...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-23, 09:57 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,403
Posted By ollo_ollo

Yes. Actually have a 1980 Motobecane Interclub...

Yes. Actually have a 1980 Motobecane Interclub which showed up on local CL right as a beautiful Paramount tandem had caught my eye. Since the Moto had same TA crankset, Mafac cantilevers etc, plus...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-23, 10:06 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,403
Posted By ollo_ollo

Listed just the Masi In post #50, forgetting my...

Listed just the Masi In post #50, forgetting my recent pickup of a Jack Taylor project tandem for a mere C-note. Then yesterday I drove to Portland for this Atala Professional. Had managed a fleet...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-23, 07:14 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,403
Posted By ollo_ollo

Just this one so far.......Don ...

Just this one so far.......Don
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Trying out saddles....Like this Brown...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-23, 10:58 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 5,529
Posted By ollo_ollo

Came home to myriad problems with my home...

Came home to myriad problems with my home renovation. Took all week, but thankfully all back on track now.. Just downloaded my CINO pics to discover moon dust got into lens retraction mechanism of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-23, 12:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,869
Posted By ollo_ollo

That's a really nice Red Wagon Roger. Missed the...

That's a really nice Red Wagon Roger. Missed the original post due to health issues that Summer of 2020, so glad it was revived. Had a few SAAB's over the years, 1st was a 1970 99 sedan, last was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-23, 12:49 PM
Replies: 8,228
Views: 2,958,539
Posted By ollo_ollo

Always wanted a Masi, couldn't overcome my...

Always wanted a Masi, couldn't overcome my "cheapskate" genes until I saw this one: A 1984 Gran Criterium by the serial #, re-painted from white, bent DS dropout, Daytona group and very dirty bar...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-23, 11:30 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 7,748
Posted By ollo_ollo

I'll be at Alameda's with my wife, leaving @ 7AM...

I'll be at Alameda's with my wife, leaving @ 7AM to make the 8:30 start at Kila, so will have room for 1 other rider + bike in our medium SUV just PM if you're still in need of transportation to and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-23, 10:06 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,077
Posted By ollo_ollo

305 miles 1 way = 610 miles round trip for this...

305 miles 1 way = 610 miles round trip for this one from a kindred spirit with old age/balance issues, so already setup as an "Old Man" ride. Involved a 260 mile drive + ferry ride to reach my...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-05-23, 05:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 315
Posted By ollo_ollo

Cino Training

I have a 2 mile route with climbs alternating to flat stretches so I can do laps to avoid traffic and get miles in while staying near home. 5x = 10 miles, 10x = 20 miles etc. But it gets boring, so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-23, 08:23 AM
Replies: 21,029
Views: 2,770,102
Posted By ollo_ollo

Anything above 50 mph is truly hair raising! Our...

Anything above 50 mph is truly hair raising! Our NW United States mountains have long descents that can take you there....usually my eyes were glued to the road throughout, only later confirming my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-23, 10:16 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 3,164
Posted By ollo_ollo

Afraid I agree with most. The Varsity negatives...

Afraid I agree with most. The Varsity negatives outweigh its positives. Suggest you raise your sights just a a bit. Look for a "Schwinn Super Sport" of same period. Not made in great numbers, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-23, 09:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,628
Posted By ollo_ollo

In the 2016 Klunker 100 challenge, I managed to...

In the 2016 Klunker 100 challenge, I managed to find a couple of $25 Schwinn Super Sports with 22" frames. A 1966 and a 1971. They were daily riders that Summer. Later both were frequently ridden for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-23, 08:30 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,317
Posted By ollo_ollo

I'm the Yang to Hondo6, as in "Usually Unlucky". ...

I'm the Yang to Hondo6, as in "Usually Unlucky". Lots of flats, especially pre retirement when I commuted. Think I hold the record for earliest flat on a new tire. Two incidents: 1st was less than...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-23, 09:05 AM
Replies: 601
Views: 171,348
Posted By ollo_ollo

My 1969 PX10, a 2019 Cino veteran all spruced up...

My 1969 PX10, a 2019 Cino veteran all spruced up now, a favorite ride as its 1st gen Phil hubs still retain their near frictionless roll, some kind of magic! Don...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-23, 11:20 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 3,796
Posted By ollo_ollo

1. Operated an animation camera. 2. Ran against...

1. Operated an animation camera.
2. Ran against Peter Snell in college. (1958-59)
3. Saxons.
ollo_ollo.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-23, 07:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 593
Posted By ollo_ollo

True, ...

True,
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Raleigh Grand Prix (from another BF Thread)
in 1973 they looked...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-23, 11:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 477
Posted By ollo_ollo

My 2 newer Specials had fa aster break in,...

My 2 newer Specials had fa aster break in, hopefully yours will too. Brooks are comfortable when new for me, just not so good as when soft & fit to my sit bones. There was a time when closure...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-23, 11:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 477
Posted By ollo_ollo

No, I got them back in the early 2000's from a...

No, I got them back in the early 2000's from a shop in Olympia WA.(The Bike Stand) I was still commuting to/from work, wore reflective vest and gloves, asked their mech if they had any reflector...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-23, 10:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 477
Posted By ollo_ollo

Agree on the B17 Std. break in resistance, but...

Agree on the B17 Std. break in resistance, but the Champion Special is even tougher! In 2004 I picked up one in green at a good price and put it on my Torelli road bike. Couple years later, after...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-23, 09:43 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,814
Posted By ollo_ollo

Yes, was an early signup, have a room at...

Yes, was an early signup, have a room at Alameda’s & wife will be with. Don
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-23, 09:26 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 612
Posted By ollo_ollo

Yup, me too! Cuz I'm old, prone to drift from...

Yup, me too! Cuz I'm old, prone to drift from loquacious to garrulous. Don
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-23, 08:12 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,134
Posted By ollo_ollo

Years ago, waiting at a red light in Tucson, AZ;...

Years ago, waiting at a red light in Tucson, AZ; couple Colnago guys in full kit pull up, 1 noticed my fenders and mud flaps, said "you're not from around here are you?"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-23, 07:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 434
Posted By ollo_ollo

Definitely return with the Grand Jubile! :) Don ...

Definitely return with the Grand Jubile! :) Don
Had mine for a long time, ridden in most States West of Mississippi as used to bring along whenever we traveled. Found another frame with near...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-23, 08:33 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 5,501
Posted By ollo_ollo

Must be serendipity, was just going to hang these...

Must be serendipity, was just going to hang these + I'm a full blown geezer of 82, also hung out in the "Commuter" sub-forum prior to retirement, so you might want to check it out too. Don...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-23, 08:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 574
Posted By ollo_ollo

Hang in there and heal. Still in FL high 70's...

Hang in there and heal. Still in FL high 70's low 80's but returning to similar weather in Oregon soon, so will be poncho time for me too. Try not to overdo it when the good weather arrives. I did...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-23, 07:37 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,147
Posted By ollo_ollo

In a pinch, auto transmission fluid (ATF) will do...

In a pinch, auto transmission fluid (ATF) will do the job. Inexpensive, lubricates well, has lots of detergent. Don't use WD40, it isn't a lubricant, meant for water displacement (WD). Just use...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-23, 08:59 PM
Replies: 1,133
Views: 347,838
Posted By ollo_ollo

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Fisher HK II...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-23, 07:48 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,894
Posted By ollo_ollo

Trimmed a cheap paint pen. Still gave slightly...

Trimmed a cheap paint pen. Still gave slightly thick lines, but OK by me. Don
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-23, 08:18 AM
Replies: 248
Views: 13,572
Posted By ollo_ollo

I'm in for a frame-up build, with a couple frames...

I'm in for a frame-up build, with a couple frames waiting. But, due to selling my home and downsizing, it will be late Summer before I can start. Spent most of last Summer healing from my July crash....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-23, 07:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 688
Posted By ollo_ollo

Prior to retirement, early 2000's, I had a bike...

Prior to retirement, early 2000's, I had a bike commute of 4+ miles each way to my workplace in Olympia, WA. Rode home for lunch, so = 16 miles daily. 1st two miles was an unlit country road. Very...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-23, 01:50 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 7,748
Posted By ollo_ollo

Got thru Winter with enough riding to stay fairly...

Got thru Winter with enough riding to stay fairly fit, so just need to up the tempo a bit, keep listening to my "voice of caution"...Got a room at Alameda's, wife unit's coming with & will help...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-23, 04:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 662
Posted By ollo_ollo

10 speed indeed! Nice.

10 speed indeed! Nice.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-23, 02:22 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,692
Posted By ollo_ollo

Yesterdays mail contained this recent,...

Yesterdays mail contained this recent, Serendipitous find. More later after I return to Oregon. Don...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-23, 07:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 794
Posted By ollo_ollo

Nice

Nice
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-23, 10:08 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 930
Posted By ollo_ollo

Should have added that I didn't pay $45, found...

Should have added that I didn't pay $45, found mine cheap at a swap meet and have seen them since from time to time. Don
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-23, 09:07 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,522
Posted By ollo_ollo

Put me in the "love it" column, and while a gator...

Put me in the "love it" column, and while a gator skin bar bag may be over the top, do you have enough left to make a carrier strap attaching down by the bottom bracket? Don
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-23, 08:45 AM
Replies: 10,558
Views: 1,436,239
Posted By ollo_ollo

Here's mine, don't recall if it's posted earlier...

Here's mine, don't recall if it's posted earlier in this massive thread..... If I remember, will post a current pic from Oregon this Spring. Don...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-23, 08:16 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,901
Posted By ollo_ollo

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1333/img_3547_4e83fa7750b852987374ea5f4c5e3285a37af8d8.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-23, 08:06 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,901
Posted By ollo_ollo

Bought this XO-2 from NW Hub co-op in Salem...

Bought this XO-2 from NW Hub co-op in Salem Oregon. So tiny, but perfect for my petite grand daughter, Madeline. Pristine condition, rims look brand new. Has period correct saddle, but it's used,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-23, 07:17 AM
Replies: 521
Views: 62,064
Posted By ollo_ollo

Vitus 979, Campagnolo Athena, Old Man Setup ...

Vitus 979, Campagnolo Athena, Old Man Setup
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-23, 10:37 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 26,531
Posted By ollo_ollo

Found a few more Stella pics: ...

Found a few more Stella pics:
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-23, 10:11 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 26,531
Posted By ollo_ollo

My Stella May of 2018 ...

My Stella May of 2018
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-23, 09:56 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 26,531
Posted By ollo_ollo

Even more pics: ...

Even more pics:
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Stella Parts...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-23, 09:39 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 26,531
Posted By ollo_ollo

While browsing thread this AM, noticed that...

While browsing thread this AM, noticed that Stella related pics I posted earlier are now MIA. My Stella came as a bare metal frame set, plus a box of parts accumulated by a BF member who found it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-23, 08:08 AM
Replies: 338
Views: 41,632
Posted By ollo_ollo

Pearl White plus multi-color by hand :) ...

Pearl White plus multi-color by hand :)
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PKN-10
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-23, 07:36 AM
Replies: 521
Views: 62,064
Posted By ollo_ollo

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Pink Titan A...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-23, 05:56 AM
Replies: 338
Views: 41,632
Posted By ollo_ollo

Oh yeah, calls for this late entry for January...

Oh yeah, calls for this late entry for January 2023:
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1993 Trek 520
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