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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-17, 11:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 961
Posted By locka

New Hudson English three speed age, roughly?

Picked up this New Hudson 3 speed the other day. Just wondering what a rough guess as to its age might be. Late 60s, early 70s? Cottered cranks, Sturmey Archer hub. It's a 'Sports' model, other...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-22-16, 07:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,799
Posted By locka

and Campy dropouts so not likely a Schwinn I...

and Campy dropouts so not likely a Schwinn I don't think...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-22-16, 06:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,799
Posted By locka

seems like a possibility to me (not knowing that...

seems like a possibility to me (not knowing that much about it) but I don't think there are any Schwinn markings, head badge or whatever. On the other hand it looks like some of those Schwinns were...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-31-16, 11:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,799
Posted By locka

Added more pics to original post. How unusual is...

Added more pics to original post. How unusual is it that a frame has no markings on it whatsoever?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-31-16, 11:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,799
Posted By locka

hopefully just chipped chrome.

hopefully just chipped chrome.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-30-16, 12:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,799
Posted By locka

Aha. `Comete` `Comata` - it was assumed...

Aha. `Comete` `Comata` - it was assumed an Italian bike, but that`s a good lead. Will try to get more info. Thanks
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-30-16, 10:27 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,799
Posted By locka

no markings on the frame

no markings on the frame
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-30-16, 09:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,799
Posted By locka

All chrome something with Campy - what is it?

A friend`s bike. He`s had it a long time, never id`d. All campagnolo including drop outs. No headbadge, decals or other obvious markings. He heard someone say something like `Comata` but I can`t find...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-16, 11:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,086
Posted By locka

Yes it is. Dried out, but kept its shape. Oiling...

Yes it is. Dried out, but kept its shape. Oiling it now to see if it`ll come to life
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-16, 03:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,086
Posted By locka

Cheers, thanks. Sounds like excellent advice.

Cheers, thanks. Sounds like excellent advice.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-16, 10:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,086
Posted By locka

Thanks! Clued in it`s not top quality reading...

Thanks! Clued in it`s not top quality reading another thread on similar calling the tubing 'gas pipe' and finding the front derailleur on eBay for $1.99 - 0 bids. Heh.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-16, 12:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,086
Posted By locka

Seeking feedback on an old Coppi

Picked up an old Coppi - 80's, maybe 70's (cottered cranks). Rear derailleur has been replaced (now Shimano 600 Arabesque). Maillard hubs, Huret front derailleur. Pretty beat, heavier than I`d hoped,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-31-15, 07:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,261
Posted By locka

Knee pain solved!!!

I've been plagued with medial (inside) knee pain in both knees since overuse injuries a few years ago. I did the damage on a long ride on a touring bike. Trying to recover I've ridden a few different...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-31-15, 07:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 806
Posted By locka

Noisy drivechain

I have a Devinci 2012 road bike, bought new. I like the bike and it's running fine, but from the start has had a noisy drivechain, which is basically chain rub, I think. Mix of Shimano components...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-31-15, 09:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,440
Posted By locka

Bike fitting, Q-factor, knee pain

Been trying to solve knee pain issues and am now thinking Q-factor might be a significant part of it. Had my regular ride in the shop for a week and rode another bike. Found my knee pain seemed to be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-26-15, 06:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,190
Posted By locka

city riding/racing etiquette

I don't race but I have a decent road bike for occasional use in the city. sundays guys in full spandex on 10,000 bikes are out in force, all over town. there's a strong urge when on the road bike to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-08-15, 01:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 847
Posted By locka

Solid advice. Buying new bikes I thought I'd get...

Solid advice. Buying new bikes I thought I'd get a good fit, but crank arm length (if in fact it has anything to do with my issues) is not something I heard mentioned until I started researching knee...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-08-15, 01:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 847
Posted By locka

Thanks for the reply and quick feedback! Ah, good...

Thanks for the reply and quick feedback! Ah, good point about being on the same bike. In fact, not wisely, first injury was sustained on a borrowed bike, likely too large. And noticeable pain on a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-08-15, 12:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 847
Posted By locka

looking for feedback on knee pain

injured my right knee once cycling (overuse, pushing weight uphill on a tour), both knees were sore (in the same spot - medial) most of every day on another week-long tour (popped ibuprofen). and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-09, 06:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,329
Posted By locka

No doubt you're right. It was a bit of an impulse...

No doubt you're right. It was a bit of an impulse buy, and I didn't really know what I was looking at. That being said, I sold two bikes recently and had none, so was feeling a little desperate. Also...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-09, 10:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,329
Posted By locka

some pictures

Thanks for all the input. Got a few (slightly fuzzy) pictures up. I realize now the paintjob is maybe a little unusual as most of the other mottas I've seen online have the classic italian tricolour....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-09, 03:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,329
Posted By locka

Oh and also the year if anybody could take a...

Oh and also the year if anybody could take a guess. 2001 is just the name of the bike (no idea) but it's probably a late 80s with this old Shimano all over it?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-09, 03:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,329
Posted By locka

Gianni Motta Personal 2001 in Montreal

People on this forum were awesome when I had questions about a Marinoni Special 1991 (which I just sold - didn't want to deal with the tubular tires in the end, though it was a sweet ride).
On my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-09, 12:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,516
Posted By locka

Keeping the saddle

I'll hang on to the saddle, thanks. I'm keeping all the pieces together until I find out if they might be all the original parts - I think they might.

All of you calling it an early 90s were on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-09, 05:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,516
Posted By locka

on the fence

thanks for all the feedback. zoro, that was my bike on craigslist. you saw the post a week ago because I posted. I'm thinking of selling. I took it out for a spin yesterday and had confirmed my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-09, 10:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,516
Posted By locka

wheel change

Thanks for your advice. I'm now leaning toward this option.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-09, 10:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,516
Posted By locka

Special it is

You could be right: says Marinoni Special right there on the chainstay - that's a tip off. I re-sent the serial with photos to Marinoni. On the phone, the guy told me there are similar sets (?) of...
Forum: Introductions
03-28-09, 10:07 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 209
Posted By locka

Greetings from Montreal

Just posted a new thread in vintage bikes (should perhaps have put it in appraisals?) concerning an 80s marinoni. Take a look if that interests you. I'm posting here because not knowing all that much...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-09, 09:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,516
Posted By locka

Feedback on 80s Marinoni

I picked up an (I believe) early 80s Marinoni last summer. Paid $550. Perhaps a little steep. Took the triathalon bar off )now an ugly gap in the tape. Turbo leather seat, sakae post, grand prix...
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