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Old 11-02-16, 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by merziac
I would be all about drilling down on this to find out if its old, rare or otherwise. In my way non expert opinion it would be very cool if this was an obscure constructor thing, which I think is possible.

Edit, after quick research it is a constructor thing and endorsed by Jan Heine but seems fairly new to him. Alps and Hirose are in fact a Japanese constructor co. that started in 1918, but closed in 2007.
I haven't figured out who made it yet, but once I took it apart I can see that it might be salvageable. It was just really tightened down hard, and quite dirty inside. I need to look further, but so far I think the bearings and races might be ok. In design its a lot like a Stronglight P3, but with a knurled lower cup. Once its off the bike I'll take some pictures and start a new thread on it...
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Suntour XC Pro derailleur. 230g, short cage with aftermarket pulleys, not terrible.

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No pics and nothing to day but recently they were:
1. A long sleeve wool Jersey from Portland Wool Jersey
2. Campy posters ala those advertised in the for sale forum
3. Hozan spoke thread machine
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Old 11-05-16, 06:18 AM
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a '74 Raleigh International frame and fork


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- A beautiful Suntour VGT Luxe RD courtesy of a BF member.
- I ordered brown microfiber handlebar tape for $25 to try it out and instead received brown leather handlebar tape from the seller which costs significantly more. I contacted them and they apologized and said that I could keep the leather if I wished. Now I can determine if I like leather tape at a great discount price!
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Old 11-08-16, 11:47 AM
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* Brooks B17 Saddle - Honey
* Planet Bike Cascadia Fenders
* MKS Sylvan Touring Pedals
* 44 piece Bicycle Repair Tool Kit
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Old 11-15-16, 09:29 AM
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Got myself a nice old-school Campy logo t-shirt from Chuck at Velo-Retro.
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Old 11-23-16, 06:34 PM
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New to me Brooks Cambium C17. Been wanting to try one, too cheap to buy a new one.

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Old 11-23-16, 06:50 PM
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I'll be using vintage aluminum bottles on the Grubb, but these holders will work:
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Old 11-28-16, 01:27 PM
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The first tangible part of my new custom frame - a decaleur made specifically for it. Next it's off to the local platers to be chromed.


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Old 12-02-16, 03:55 PM
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The FedEx man brought this (new to me) 1979 Mercian to me at work today. Happy Friday!
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Red/Chrome Michaels Cyclery made in Japan 1982 Raleigh International MkII 531db frame & fork #N2H0602
To be built up as my gravel bike. Hope to fit 700c*35+ width tires. Plenty of clearance in the fork, rear may be too tight to try anything larger.
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Old 12-03-16, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by johnnyace
The FedEx man brought this (new to me) 1979 Mercian to me at work today. Happy Friday!
That Mercian is terrific! If there was ever a build crying out for leather accessories, this is it.

My riding partner has the reverse color scheme, black bike with white panels and same gold lettering.
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Originally Posted by plonz
That Mercian is terrific! If there was ever a build crying out for leather accessories, this is it.

My riding partner has the reverse color scheme, black bike with white panels and same gold lettering.
Thanks, I'm excited to get it up and running, although this will be a fair-weather bike, not for sloppy western Oregon winters.

It's actually cream and green; sorry for the horrible cell phone pic—here's some better pics:

https://goo.gl/photos/8XjFXyg6SAQkS77z5
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Bid on a pair of Superbe Pro calipers and won without any other bids. These are the hidden spring version. Very excited to find a pair for less than $85. Too much for calipers, I know but now my group is closer to complete. The only issue is that one of the cable adjusters was toast. It locked up and someone took a pair of pliers to them and not only twisted the thread shank apart but split it along the axis. This is an AL part with a SS sleeve for the cable.

[IMG]Superbe Pro Front, on Flickr[/IMG]

[IMG]Superbe Pro Cable Adjuster - Failed 2, on Flickr[/IMG]
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actually, mine went out in the post.
I like Berthoud decaleur - it works, and it's the least obtrusive design by far without a front bag mounted.
But the stupid thing comes with a limp safety pin to pin the clevis rod at the end of the decaleur tubes.
I had a piece of .055 Hasteloy wire and made myself a hairpin cotter pin.


When I wrecked last month and by buddy was kindly policing my bike as I rode off on the backboard, my nickel-based superalloy hairpin disappeared.

No more wire, so purchased the correct 316 stainless hairpin cotter pin from McMaster - 25 of them.


With shipping they cost me $0.62 each, and I don't need 25 of them. So on google groups in just a few hours I sold what I didn't want in packages, bought postage through paypal, recouped most of my money, and kept only the spares I wanted. And provided a valuable service.
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Finally scored an '86 Peloton frame after many years of lusting. Should be here early next week.

While Superbe Pro would be appropriate dress, Cyclone is a sexy alternative.
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you did good - you won't be a bit disappointed.
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Originally Posted by LittleGinseng
While Superbe Pro would be appropriate dress, Cyclone is a sexy alternative.
Good choice, that's good stuff.
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A couple of weeks ago a member posted about a cheap vintage looking sprung leather saddle from China. I got curious and visited the E-Bay store. I didn't buy the saddle, but did purchase 2 small leather tool bags for $12.99 each with free shipping. I got them today. The seller's "p" key must not be functioning, because the bags are pleather. They seem to be well constructed though, so I suppose I got my money's worth - but no bargain.
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Soma Vitesse SLs for an el cheapo sale price.

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The Postal truck pulled up.....Postal delivery woman got out..."yes my SKS RaceBlade fenders are here!"...But no, she walked across the street with a box for my neighbor. Darn it

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Now THIS is a pedal wrench!
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Originally Posted by johnnyace
Got myself a nice old-school Campy logo t-shirt from Chuck at Velo-Retro.
whoa---got to get me one of those. very cool.
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