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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 10:20 PM
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Posted By rando_couche

Oh my, that is PRETTY!

Oh my, that is PRETTY!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-24, 11:41 PM
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Posted By rando_couche

IIRC, Paramounts came like that from the factory...

IIRC, Paramounts came like that from the factory in the 70's. Like maybe they were originally drilled for too-heavy gauge spokes, and Schwinn re-drilled them?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-24, 10:44 AM
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Posted By rando_couche

Both were TdF, mid-70s vintage, full 531db and...

Both were TdF, mid-70s vintage, full 531db and Simplex dropouts. I could be mis-remembering the lugs, as this was almost 50 years ago and I have trouble remembering what I had for breakfast...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-24, 12:30 PM
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Posted By rando_couche

Both of mine did.

Both of mine did.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-24, 10:07 AM
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Posted By rando_couche

Looks like a Gitane to me. Every Cuevas I've...

Looks like a Gitane to me. Every Cuevas I've seen (in photos only) was FAR nicer than that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-24, 10:06 AM
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Posted By rando_couche

Looks like a Gitane to me. Every Cuevas I've...

Looks like a Gitane to me. Every Cuevas I've seen (in photos only) was FAR nicer than that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-23, 04:49 PM
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Posted By rando_couche

Definitely NOT a Paramount. If I had to guess,...

Definitely NOT a Paramount. If I had to guess, I'd say it's a Bottecchia. Color, chrome, and distinctive fork crown all match the one I had 40+ years ago. And you can "just" see the edge of a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-23, 04:48 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,152,063
Posted By rando_couche

Definitely NOT a Paramount. If I had to guess,...

Definitely NOT a Paramount. If I had to guess, I'd say it's a Bottecchia. Color, chrome, and distinctive fork crown all match the one I had 40+ years ago. And you can "just" see the edge of a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-21, 11:09 AM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By rando_couche

If it's what it appears to be, somebody needs to...

If it's what it appears to be, somebody needs to go buy this bike RIGHT NOW! Assuming that it is indeed a Jeunet 620, it's full 531db with midrange French componentry, like a PX10. I owned two of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-21, 07:55 PM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By rando_couche

No. Those are 650c wheels, it's a tri bike in a...

No. Those are 650c wheels, it's a tri bike in a medium size.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-21, 07:26 PM
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Posted By rando_couche

They're 650c, not 650b. It's a tri bike, from...

They're 650c, not 650b. It's a tri bike, from the days when triathletes thought smaller wheels were faster.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-21, 09:45 AM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By rando_couche

Brand is more commonly known as BH, one of the...

Brand is more commonly known as BH, one of the major Spanish manufacturers.. And that stem is a Look - very valuable, even if you don't like it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-21, 07:25 AM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By rando_couche

I'm not seeing ANY Campy parts!

I'm not seeing ANY Campy parts!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-21, 06:07 PM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By rando_couche

Be still my heart!

Be still my heart!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-21, 08:40 PM
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Posted By rando_couche

Hard to tell from the photo, but I'm pretty sure...

Hard to tell from the photo, but I'm pretty sure that's a "Rainbow 'Traut", not an "A". Still an exceedingly nice bike at a fair price.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-21, 03:41 PM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By rando_couche

AKA 26x1 3/8

AKA 26x1 3/8
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-21, 09:48 AM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By rando_couche

Death Pedals!

Death Pedals!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-20, 01:33 PM
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Posted By rando_couche

FWIW, the only difference between Tange 1 and 2...

FWIW, the only difference between Tange 1 and 2 is the wall thickness. 1 is .8/.5/.8 mm double butted main tubes and 2 is .9/.6/.9 mm (same as old Columbus SL). There is no difference in quality or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-20, 09:15 PM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By rando_couche

:cry::cry::cry:

:cry::cry::cry:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-20, 10:37 AM
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Posted By rando_couche

"frame size: 60cm or 25" (seat tube)". Which is...

"frame size: 60cm or 25" (seat tube)". Which is it? 25" is 63.5 cm. More than a little difference. (FWIW it looks more like a 25")
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-20, 06:29 PM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By rando_couche

No, that was the standard logo for a period of...

No, that was the standard logo for a period of time. Mine looked just like this except for the color (mine was emerald...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-20, 07:51 PM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By rando_couche

And FWIW, I'd be willing to bet that frame WASN'T...

And FWIW, I'd be willing to bet that frame WASN'T made in Seattle. BITD, R&E had a "value" line of frames made in the UK. Still all 531db and nice enough quality but not "real" Rodreguezes. My...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-19, 09:53 AM
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Posted By rando_couche

That's the first Paramount tandem I've seen with...

That's the first Paramount tandem I've seen with that kink in the top tube. It's always been a straight (and usually level) line from the headtube to the stoker's seattube.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-19, 09:51 AM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By rando_couche

(Colnago tandem)

Agreed. But then Italian race-bike builders in general aren't known for their stellar tandems.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-19, 08:30 AM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By rando_couche

FWIW, that's a Semi-Pro, not a Super LeMans.

FWIW, that's a Semi-Pro, not a Super LeMans.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-19, 08:16 PM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By rando_couche

Ignore the braze-ons and it's a dead ringer for...

Ignore the braze-ons and it's a dead ringer for an early-70's PX10. I'd put money on that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-19, 12:17 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,152,063
Posted By rando_couche

You need this bike. IIRC, these were built with...

You need this bike. IIRC, these were built with Tange Prestige, and Bill & Co know their stuff! And of course that is an AMAZING price!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-19, 08:24 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,152,063
Posted By rando_couche

If it was a 62, I'd be in a lot of trouble right...

If it was a 62, I'd be in a lot of trouble right about now.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-19, 10:12 AM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By rando_couche

Looks like a Grand Touring. A well-regarded bike.

Looks like a Grand Touring. A well-regarded bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-19, 03:16 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,152,063
Posted By rando_couche

That's purty!

That's purty!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-19, 04:24 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,152,063
Posted By rando_couche

Sounds like a good deal, but with photos like...

Sounds like a good deal, but with photos like that I can see why it's languishing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-19, 08:29 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,152,063
Posted By rando_couche

WOW! A bike that's actually too BIG for me!!

WOW! A bike that's actually too BIG for me!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-19, 08:49 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,152,063
Posted By rando_couche

Never ceases to amaze me that people see no need...

Never ceases to amaze me that people see no need for luggage, fenders, lights, etc on "commuter" bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-19, 08:46 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,152,063
Posted By rando_couche

Cool paint job.

Cool paint job.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-19, 08:25 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,152,063
Posted By rando_couche

IIRC (lived in Seattle at the time), Mike didn't...

IIRC (lived in Seattle at the time), Mike didn't build bikes for very long and had a mixed reputation.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-19, 08:22 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,152,063
Posted By rando_couche

I'm thinking Gitane Tour de France.

I'm thinking Gitane Tour de France.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-19, 08:06 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,152,063
Posted By rando_couche

If was big enough, I'd be all over it!

If was big enough, I'd be all over it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-19, 09:25 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,152,063
Posted By rando_couche

RB-T's coming out of the woodwork lately! Maybe...

RB-T's coming out of the woodwork lately! Maybe I should snag one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-19, 10:02 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,152,063
Posted By rando_couche

grail bike!!!!!

grail bike!!!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-19, 09:14 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,152,063
Posted By rando_couche

OK, but Batavus is a Dutch brand.

OK, but Batavus is a Dutch brand.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-19, 09:13 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,152,063
Posted By rando_couche

:love: :love: :love:

:love: :love: :love:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-19, 10:49 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,152,063
Posted By rando_couche

:love: :love: :love: I had one of these BITD, and...

:love: :love: :love: I had one of these BITD, and wish I still did. :(
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-19, 10:27 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,152,063
Posted By rando_couche

Not to put too fine a point on it, but these WERE...

Not to put too fine a point on it, but these WERE sold in the US, just not as Raleighs. Same frame same color, same style of decals but "Triumph" brand.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-19, 05:19 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,152,063
Posted By rando_couche

Didn't those have the welded gaspipe frames and...

Didn't those have the welded gaspipe frames and one-piece cranks?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-19, 10:41 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,152,063
Posted By rando_couche

Someone needs to GO BUY THIS!* Looks like a...

Someone needs to GO BUY THIS!* Looks like a Pepita 319, which was full 531db.* Nowhere near my size, thank goodness!

SP
OC, OR
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-19, 10:24 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,152,063
Posted By rando_couche

Grail bike! I did NOT need to see that!

Grail bike! I did NOT need to see that!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-19, 10:14 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,152,063
Posted By rando_couche

:love: :love: :love: :love: :love:

:love: :love: :love: :love: :love:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-18, 10:51 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,152,063
Posted By rando_couche

:love: :love: :love: I've always loved Zeus...

:love: :love: :love: I've always loved Zeus bikes. And those 2000 centerpulls! :love: :love: :love:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-18, 10:05 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,152,063
Posted By rando_couche

Toast. But the components are easily worth the...

Toast. But the components are easily worth the price.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-18, 09:24 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,152,063
Posted By rando_couche

That doesn't look like headset bits, but whatever...

That doesn't look like headset bits, but whatever it is, there's some weird... um.... "stuff" going on there.
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