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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 10:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 289
Posted By Robvolz

Here is the timeline I was speaking about ...

Here is the timeline I was speaking about

Velo-Retro: Colnago Super Timeline (http://www.velo-retro.com/colnagotline.html)

please note that changes happened gradually, not like Dec 31 happened...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-02-24, 10:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 106
Posted By Robvolz

No knives?!?!

No knives?!?!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 289
Posted By Robvolz

Could be. Sorry to be so vague. the...

Could be.

Sorry to be so vague.

the race dept bikes were built as fast as possible and with little options.

+ Fork crown painted instead of chrome

+ Fork crown has simple Clover on it
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-02-24, 04:11 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,585
Posted By Robvolz

OK, without a magnet a the ready, how could you...

OK, without a magnet a the ready, how could you tell they were the superleggera? (titanium)

Robert
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 01:27 PM
Replies: 441
Views: 83,877
Posted By Robvolz

Oh 56 ctc

Oh
56 ctc
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 01:11 PM
Replies: 441
Views: 83,877
Posted By Robvolz

Oregon has a couple vacation resorts where people...

Oregon has a couple vacation resorts where people own a second home and clearly never ride their bicycles

$325 miyata nine twelve with Shimano 600

Looks like it was only ridden a couple times...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 01:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 607
Posted By Robvolz

Materials added up to $180-200 many hours...

Materials added up to $180-200

many hours sanding.

I now think $800 is fair to pay for a frame/fork/pump paint job
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 607
Posted By Robvolz

I used glue stick on the 3 Rensho. T’was a joke. ...

I used glue stick on the 3 Rensho. T’was a joke.

My hands got some of the color on them. I stopped by Trader Joe’s and the clerk (who I know) asked…

”did you just rob a bank or something?”
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 10:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 607
Posted By Robvolz

thank you sooooo much for informing us

thank you sooooo much for informing us
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-30-24, 04:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 195
Posted By Robvolz

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

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/image_12080dc7ca6416d6e1ddf8d1db1f11a1def83097.jpg
Not long enough
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-30-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 195
Posted By Robvolz

I know we have been instructed to not comment on...

I know we have been instructed to not comment on the prices offered in this forum. In this case I plead with the moderators to allow it. If my prices are way off, please let me know.

I think all...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-30-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 195
Posted By Robvolz

"onsie" sew-up tires. For Sale (or trade)

I like supporting LBSs. First question I ask to any shop I enter is if they happen to have any tubular or sew-ups available.

I've come to realize I'm happy with Vittoria Rallys.

So, I offer up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 607
Posted By Robvolz

I found the perfect place for the “made in Italy...

I found the perfect place for the “made in Italy sticker”

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_5433_8590c68b2d0a155ef838d66af96219d5c5ee58bb.jpeg
Subtle but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 03:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 171
Posted By Robvolz

paint shouldn't be applied onto bare metal. It...

paint shouldn't be applied onto bare metal. It needs a prep followed by a primer then color then clear.

But, a good body shop can make it blend in to the point that only you will know there was an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 607
Posted By Robvolz

I’ll admit when I saw that Black Magic Bike...

I’ll admit

when I saw that Black Magic Bike Painting charges $1500 min for a paint job, I thought they were nuts, and they should be pumping out several frames a day

Then I did it myself. That...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 11:14 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 607
Posted By Robvolz

Clear coating is about to commence I think...

Clear coating is about to commence

I think I’ll put that sticker on a giant Costco jar of Nutella Somebody gave me for the holidays.

One less blue bike!!!!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 12:15 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 607
Posted By Robvolz

Where does the “Made in Italy” sticker go on a Colnago?

I’m preparing a bike for Japan. Striped it. Epoxy primered it. Sanded then regular primered it, followed by high quality paint.

Greg Softely sent me the decals and tomorrow I’ll clear coat it.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-29-24, 03:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 546
Posted By Robvolz

Sold!! and found some extra shun knifes.

Sold!!

and found some extra shun knifes.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-28-24, 08:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 546
Posted By Robvolz

The Shun knife will cut through a school bus...

The Shun knife will cut through a school bus filled with children, and still slice a tomato with ease.

An offer has been submitted. Stay tuned. . . . .
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-28-24, 04:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 546
Posted By Robvolz

it sliced it dices it has synchro...

it sliced

it dices

it has synchro shifting
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-28-24, 02:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 546
Posted By Robvolz

Act now, get a free knife!!

With this Greta approved group, a Japanese serrated bread, knife by Shun.

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_5383_7a55d71300dfe2a1ba755ec849429b8c06ba1a63.jpeg...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-28-24, 02:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 546
Posted By Robvolz

We are just getting started!!

Still on the frame, and haven’t been carefully removed yet are these fun bits.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-28-24, 02:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 546
Posted By Robvolz

But wait….there is more!!

With this set comes a set of wheels

clinchers btw.

dura ace hubs with shimano 6 speed freewheel that turns nicely with no unneeded play
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-28-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 546
Posted By Robvolz

Dura-Ace 7400 group. Operators are standing by.

$old

How much would you pay for a for a set of Dura Ace 7400 from a rarely ridden wall hanger??
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-28-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 385
Posted By Robvolz

Curious…. what frame takes a 27.0?

Curious….

what frame takes a 27.0?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 310
Posted By Robvolz

Campy used a strange paper bit to keep it all...

Campy used a strange paper bit to keep it all together

makes total sense

and yes, lil plastic bits are present
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 310
Posted By Robvolz

Rear too!! ...

Rear too!!
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 11:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 310
Posted By Robvolz

Dura-Ace brake weirdness

My brother had the shorter of my Dad’s Colnagos. (It fits me perfect, but he’s shorter. Sigh)

but his thing is motorcycles. After 7 years of it hanging in his wife’s sewing room, I got it back for...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-27-24, 06:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 704
Posted By Robvolz

I like that plexiglass bike stand. It doesn't...

I like that plexiglass bike stand. It doesn't detract from anything.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-27-24, 12:38 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,585
Posted By Robvolz

wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow,...

wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, etc….

Panto'd Ale Colnago Toe Clips. Never seen in real life. Drillium toe straps. Funny, ok,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 390
Posted By Robvolz

Who makes these water bottle cages?

Black with pink tops?
Photo borrowed from internet

thanks
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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-26-24, 08:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 697
Posted By Robvolz

Merziac lives near me if you have any reason to...

Merziac lives near me if you have any reason to visit me at the co-op.

I see Van often enough or at the "bike Happy Hour" on Wednesdays.

Are the 1978/9 cranks still available?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,435
Posted By Robvolz

A different take…

On my Colnago tandem, the stoker has no water bottle bosses. Plus the twin diagonal smaller tubes like a mixte.

I used two thin top clamps meant for a kick stand, ran a recessed brake bolt nut...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-24-24, 11:56 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,585
Posted By Robvolz

OK, this comment was not just made in jest, I...

OK, this comment was not just made in jest, I have stumbled upon some serious collector Colnagos, mostly by accident and have never paid what they were actually worth. Lucky I guess.

For...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 05:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 624
Posted By Robvolz

I had the suede ones, exactly as you have...

I had the suede ones, exactly as you have pictured on my Merckx for a week. It was like having a badger between your legs.

After a week, I replaced with a non-suede Rolls.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,197
Posted By Robvolz

As goldilocks said…… The 28s are too small....

As goldilocks said……

The 28s are too small. They look puny on such a large frame

The 35s are too big. They look out of place.

The 32s are prolly just right.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 836
Posted By Robvolz

Wowzers!! The English aren't known for...

Wowzers!!
The English aren't known for pantograph parts. Super cool!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 04:34 PM
Replies: 395
Views: 20,581
Posted By Robvolz

completely baffled that a custom Framebuilder in...

completely baffled that a custom Framebuilder in Japan would make a tandem considering tandems are illegal in Japan*

*apparently the law was changed 2 years ago. But still…..
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-20-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,422
Posted By Robvolz

damn auto spell. I know how to spell kirt...

damn auto spell.

I know how to spell kirt land

takes 3 attempts to get the Mac to accept it.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-19-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,422
Posted By Robvolz

since I have a buyer for the Kirkland Tour...

since I have a buyer for the Kirkland Tour Paks…..

I can do the sequoia for $400 Shipped.

Yes, side pulls.

Robert
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-19-24, 12:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 701
Posted By Robvolz

If I may ask…. What is this known to fit?

If I may ask….
What is this known to fit?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-18-24, 05:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,422
Posted By Robvolz

The co-op I help at has a specialized Sequoia...

The co-op I help at has a specialized Sequoia size 49 seat post

some would argue it’s one of the best designed all around touring frames ever. By Tim Neeman.

currently wearing Kirkland TourPaks...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-18-24, 05:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 521
Posted By Robvolz

They are hardly used, just a lil dust. Even the...

They are hardly used, just a lil dust. Even the plastic map reader is clear and pliable.

I was offered 100 for the set, but I really wanted them to stay with a bike. Unless somebody offers me more...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-17-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 521
Posted By Robvolz

Kirkland Tour Paks

The co-op I help has this 49cm sequoia with full Kirkland Paks in really nice condition

I tried to find a value for them on eBay, including sold, but I cannot find any examples.

Customer came...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 03:38 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,872
Posted By Robvolz

This is on a sequoia at the co-op love it ...

This is on a sequoia at the co-op

love it

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_5232_659f7f53d22fd42f7fcf1fe90835a5f4141b155f.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 410
Posted By Robvolz

I’m sure the list of builders that used Cinelli...

I’m sure the list of builders that used Cinelli BB is long and distinguished
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 410
Posted By Robvolz

Help ID this weirdness frame

If it was pursuit, I’d understsnd

but it is not

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1429/img_5216_3b000717e41bfb1b405c0206a25f4bd25a36092c.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 12:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 195
Posted By Robvolz

Do you mean 1970s in general? Or only something...

Do you mean 1970s in general? Or only something prior to 1974
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 679
Posted By Robvolz

I biked them there. They have a $50 minimum and I...

I biked them there. They have a $50 minimum and I found out later I could have added more parts to the order and still been within the $50 minimum.

They used to do all Chris King's work until...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-16-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 474
Posted By Robvolz

Some notes: I'm used to riding a tandem,...

Some notes:

I'm used to riding a tandem, often alone to meet a friend.

So I'm used to "Hey, you lost your buddy" as if we've never heard that before.

Plus the "I wanna ride!!" Which if I...
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