Originally Posted by attylah

I just brought this home, it turned out to be a Miyata 1000 with a very nice Brooks Flyer Special saddle. Rough condition, yes, with mismatched wheels and derailleurs, but well worth the $68 I paid. I already have a 1000, this one may go to my brother in law. Might have to post this on the catch of the day thread too.....

Originally Posted by KonAaron Snake

So you get there - you realize it's a Miyata 1000 with a Brooks flyer for $80 and you stuck the knife in for an additional $12? That is not something to brag about.

Originally Posted by gomango

I would have handed them $100. That's just how I roll.

Originally Posted by Narhay

It never hurts to ask if the price is negotiable.

Originally Posted by gomango

I usually don't if the price is already obscenely low.

It feels like poor form to me. imho

Originally Posted by leegf

Never heard of it, but looks decent...


Vintage 1966 Lygie Campagnolo Nuovo Record Reynolds 531 Italy Lugged 57cm | eBay

Originally Posted by smontanaro

Got a few stares riding home with a half-dozen rims strapped to my backpack. A guy riding a nice baby blue Serotta steel something-or-other rolled up at a light. "You have a few rims ... no, four ... oh, five ... wow, six ..." (I paraphrase...)

I tossed them up on Picasa:

https://picasaweb.google.com/1116791...890/BunchaRims

Basic details are in the captions and comments.

I already had an orphan Arc-en-Ciel rim (can't remember where I got it), which I included. I also have a nice pair of Ambrosio Montreal Durex rims I've been meaning to list, so I took a few pix of the pair as well.

Here's what I see in the way of Arc-en-Ciel rims:

• #1 and #2 have just the black/gold label
• #3, #4, and #5 have rainbow label and red main label
• #6 is my orphan rim - also with rainbow label, but slightly different main label, and isn't in as nice shape (certainly dirtier)

@crank_addict and @satbuilder get dibs. The three of us can virtually arm wrestle for the Arc-en-Ciels. If someone is interested in the Ambrosio rims or the Mavic Service Corse, let me know.

Originally Posted by KonAaron Snake

So you get there - you realize it's a Miyata 1000 with a Brooks flyer for $80 and you stuck the knife in for an additional $12? That is not something to brag about.

Originally Posted by KonAaron Snake

They're in that second-third tier of italians...Olmo, Bottechia, Atala. They usually seem to have nice parts...even on some blahhh frames. This one looks like it's on the nicer end of the spectrum. Decent chance it goes low too...not a bad pick up at the right price.

Originally Posted by leegf

Never heard of it, but looks decent...


Vintage 1966 Lygie Campagnolo Nuovo Record Reynolds 531 Italy Lugged 57cm | eBay

Originally Posted by noglider

I don't know about that name, but you know how it appears to me? On another thread, there is a question of the difference between a good frame and a bad frame. We discuss how if you see painstaking care taken to the small details that don't affect ride, we assume that the hidden areas that matter have received the same meticulous care. This frame looks like all the necessary things were done to assure an excellent ride, good reliability and good durability. The finish is decent, not impressive but maybe you could say durable and respectable.

Originally Posted by leegf

Never heard of it, but looks decent...


Vintage 1966 Lygie Campagnolo Nuovo Record Reynolds 531 Italy Lugged 57cm | eBay

Originally Posted by noglider

I don't know about that name, but you know how it appears to me? On another thread, there is a question of the difference between a good frame and a bad frame. We discuss how if you see painstaking care taken to the small details that don't affect ride, we assume that the hidden areas that matter have received the same meticulous care. This frame looks like all the necessary things were done to assure an excellent ride, good reliability and good durability. The finish is decent, not impressive but maybe you could say durable and respectable.

Originally Posted by OTS

^ ouch ! for the possible crack

Originally Posted by acentur

Hey guys, I was looking at this bike on eBay and decided to perform my due diligence, and stumbled upon this forum. I've seen complaints about $150 shipping a few pages ago, but aside from that, is this a decent price or should I contact them and offer something lower? It ends in about 6 hours.
Mondonico

Originally Posted by leegf

Not cheap- then again, couldn't have been cheap to build. I see a pretty nice list of parts.

Soma Buena Vista Mixte, small frame

Originally Posted by gomango

I really, really like this frameset on this DS.

Man, it would look awesome with an Athena groupset.

My son's DS is a blast to ride and I could see dear old dad having one as well.

I've emailed a half dozen times and it went on deaf ears.

Maybe one of you south California BF members can negotiate a good deal for yourself, as it has been listed and relisted?

Vintage Della Santa Corsa Speciale



Very rare Della Santa Corsa Speciale road bike made in USA.
57cm 12 speed.
Columbus SLX frame.
Cinelli BB shell and Lugs.
Campagnolo dropouts.
Shimano 600 tricolor.
Nice Della Santa pantographs.
Check out how much they are going for on eBay if you can find them.

Originally Posted by PeregrineA1

I had an exchange with him when it was listed a few weeks ago. He is quite stuck on the price and a bit of a prick.

As much as I'd like a Della Santa this one is at the bottom of my comfort range and I'm under scrutiny for the recent purchases, so I let it go.

Originally Posted by gomango

I would have handed them $100. That's just how I roll.

Originally Posted by attylah

Now don't you worry your pretty head, I pay full asking quite frequently. But when such a nice bike has been so misused and abused, I have no qualm about getting it for rock bottom price. With this one I will keep the saddle and most likely give the bike to a friend to rebuild.