At the co-op
04-29-20, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by juvela
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Juvela is a second badge for Mondia. Sort of like Ventura is for Centurion, for example.
Same bicycles badged and transferred differently.
A way to pack more product into a given market...
Mr. Distributor to Mr. Retailer: "...as you know, the chap down the street has the rights to Mondia for this area. However, I can give you the same products under a different name."
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Juvela is a second badge for Mondia. Sort of like Ventura is for Centurion, for example.
Same bicycles badged and transferred differently.
A way to pack more product into a given market...
Mr. Distributor to Mr. Retailer: "...as you know, the chap down the street has the rights to Mondia for this area. However, I can give you the same products under a different name."
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Brent
05-03-20, 10:20 PM
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Never got around to posting this I think, but...
PX10 ('68 I think?) from the co-op for $40.
First pic as found. The handlebars were upturned hobo style, when I first saw it mixed in with all the other bikes. Other than that, this is how it looked.
Middle pics getting rehabbed.
Last pics as it currently sits.
Scrapped non-original wheels, took off unnecessary junk, had to jack/pull stem out, as it was frozen. Saved original stem. Not on bike right now, but will switch back to it, as I liked it better. Leather wrapped rando bars, jap wheels (will probably upgrade to something nicer at some point), modified frame to accept dual pivot brakes. Kept original paint. Saved original saddle. Put on an aluminum seatpost to save weight + added quick release for more user friendly use.
This bicycle is a complete joy. It is so smooth, solid, and an absolute pleasure of a ride. I set it up as a 1x5 and it is probably the most satisfying drivetrain on a bicycle I've ever used. FD was trashed. RD was okay but heavy and clunky. The rear 105 it now wears is much smoother. Kept friction shifters. Each gear shift and a solid, sure 'ka-thunk' that is just mechanical perfection. I first got on it when the weather was about 25 degrees outside, and I was freezing because I couldn't stop riding it! Wish I'd have saved the little French flag decals around the tubing, but maybe I can get decals of those.
PX10 ('68 I think?) from the co-op for $40.
First pic as found. The handlebars were upturned hobo style, when I first saw it mixed in with all the other bikes. Other than that, this is how it looked.
Middle pics getting rehabbed.
Last pics as it currently sits.
Scrapped non-original wheels, took off unnecessary junk, had to jack/pull stem out, as it was frozen. Saved original stem. Not on bike right now, but will switch back to it, as I liked it better. Leather wrapped rando bars, jap wheels (will probably upgrade to something nicer at some point), modified frame to accept dual pivot brakes. Kept original paint. Saved original saddle. Put on an aluminum seatpost to save weight + added quick release for more user friendly use.
This bicycle is a complete joy. It is so smooth, solid, and an absolute pleasure of a ride. I set it up as a 1x5 and it is probably the most satisfying drivetrain on a bicycle I've ever used. FD was trashed. RD was okay but heavy and clunky. The rear 105 it now wears is much smoother. Kept friction shifters. Each gear shift and a solid, sure 'ka-thunk' that is just mechanical perfection. I first got on it when the weather was about 25 degrees outside, and I was freezing because I couldn't stop riding it! Wish I'd have saved the little French flag decals around the tubing, but maybe I can get decals of those.
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05-16-20, 05:28 AM
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This has been kicking around the Cleveland Co-op for a while.
1976 Merz Touring. I tried to get some more information about this one but struck out. The bike with a serial number one digit lower was built in July 10th 1976.
The components aren't original, well not the derailleurs and the crankset. Derailleurs are from 1984. I didn't look for the crank but I'm assuming it's similar in age.
Look at that fork crown!! It's so nice. I wish this was a smaller size. Even for me this would be a stretch.
1976 Merz Touring. I tried to get some more information about this one but struck out. The bike with a serial number one digit lower was built in July 10th 1976.
The components aren't original, well not the derailleurs and the crankset. Derailleurs are from 1984. I didn't look for the crank but I'm assuming it's similar in age.
Look at that fork crown!! It's so nice. I wish this was a smaller size. Even for me this would be a stretch.
05-16-20, 08:28 AM
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Do you know the size and price? Asking for a friend.
Originally Posted by gil_00000
This has been kicking around the Cleveland Co-op for a while.
1976 Merz Touring. I tried to get some more information about this one but struck out. The bike with a serial number one digit lower was built in July 10th 1976.
The components aren't original, well not the derailleurs and the crankset. Derailleurs are from 1984. I didn't look for the crank but I'm assuming it's similar in age.
Look at that fork crown!! It's so nice. I wish this was a smaller size. Even for me this would be a stretch.
1976 Merz Touring. I tried to get some more information about this one but struck out. The bike with a serial number one digit lower was built in July 10th 1976.
The components aren't original, well not the derailleurs and the crankset. Derailleurs are from 1984. I didn't look for the crank but I'm assuming it's similar in age.
Look at that fork crown!! It's so nice. I wish this was a smaller size. Even for me this would be a stretch.
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05-16-20, 08:55 AM
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Picked these up At the co-op the other day. I haven’t found any other information on this brand aside from someone that found some titanium QR skewers at a swap meet.
Made by “Bunton Precision Machine” this set of titanium “Bunton Bolts” comes with everything you need to titanium-ify your 97 XT or XTR equipped bike, including TI axles! The derailleur mounting bolt is especially nice. If even comes with TI derailleur limit screws, which must shave off several nanograms.
Made by “Bunton Precision Machine” this set of titanium “Bunton Bolts” comes with everything you need to titanium-ify your 97 XT or XTR equipped bike, including TI axles! The derailleur mounting bolt is especially nice. If even comes with TI derailleur limit screws, which must shave off several nanograms.
05-16-20, 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by gil_00000
This has been kicking around the Cleveland Co-op for a while.
1976 Merz Touring. I tried to get some more information about this one but struck out. The bike with a serial number one digit lower was built in July 10th 1976.
The components aren't original, well not the derailleurs and the crankset. Derailleurs are from 1984. I didn't look for the crank but I'm assuming it's similar in age.
Look at that fork crown!! It's so nice. I wish this was a smaller size. Even for me this would be a stretch.
1976 Merz Touring. I tried to get some more information about this one but struck out. The bike with a serial number one digit lower was built in July 10th 1976.
The components aren't original, well not the derailleurs and the crankset. Derailleurs are from 1984. I didn't look for the crank but I'm assuming it's similar in age.
Look at that fork crown!! It's so nice. I wish this was a smaller size. Even for me this would be a stretch.
He also favored canti's and had them on his bike JM027 that I have now but the posts were removed before he sold the frame, you can't tell they were ever there.
He made some from scratch.
Wonder whats up with the tape at the crown race above?
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08-28-20, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by merziac
Wonder whats up with the tape at the crown race above?
08-28-20, 10:35 AM
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JUst curious, but what are they pricing the Ochsner?
Originally Posted by hazetguy
this has been languishing at the local co-op for many weeks.
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08-28-20, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by hazetguy
this has been languishing at the local co-op for many weeks.
08-28-20, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Trakhak
Old-school protective seal for the lower headset bearing, made by cutting a section of an old inner tube.
You rarely see any primarily non off road bikes with a bearing gator.
08-28-20, 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by jdawginsc
JUst curious, but what are they pricing the Ochsner?
I think it is $150 (plus tax). The paint is rough in spots. a lot of the components are Shimano 600/tricolor. it's obviously not complete/ready to ride. i haven't really checked it out too carefully because it is not my size, so no real interest for me. it looks to me to be around 54cm, but again, haven't measured or checked it.
i think it's just kinda been sitting there because of the limited time and staff due to covid, and they'd rather get bikes put together that can be 'quick sales' like kid's bikes, newer road, and mtb. older road stuff, when they have it, seems to stagnate.
08-28-20, 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by hazetguy
I think it is $150 (plus tax). The paint is rough in spots. a lot of the components are Shimano 600/tricolor. it's obviously not complete/ready to ride. i haven't really checked it out too carefully because it is not my size, so no real interest for me. it looks to me to be around 54cm, but again, haven't measured or checked it.
i think it's just kinda been sitting there because of the limited time and staff due to covid, and they'd rather get bikes put together that can be 'quick sales' like kid's bikes, newer road, and mtb. older road stuff, when they have it, seems to stagnate.
i think it's just kinda been sitting there because of the limited time and staff due to covid, and they'd rather get bikes put together that can be 'quick sales' like kid's bikes, newer road, and mtb. older road stuff, when they have it, seems to stagnate.
was tempted on eBay one time for my size.
No cool coops near me unfortunately that I know of...
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08-28-20, 08:38 PM
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That YETI!
08-29-20, 07:09 AM
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Our local co-op appears to be on a downhill slide. They moved to a smaller, shared space and just don't get the amount of (interesting) stuff they used to have. Saw these recently and can get more detail if anyone is interested.
09-04-20, 05:27 AM
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Originally Posted by hazetguy
some random pics from today's visit...
09-04-20, 08:24 AM
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I would love that SuperCourse. How much$$$
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Shrevvy: i don't know the size, other than big! no they don't ship, but i am willing to facilitate.
Bwilli88: i don't know the asking price on the Raleigh, but i can find out.
Bwilli88: i don't know the asking price on the Raleigh, but i can find out.
09-04-20, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by hazetguy
Shrevvy: i don't know the size, other than big! no they don't ship, but i am willing to facilitate.
Bwilli88: i don't know the asking price on the Raleigh, but i can find out.
Bwilli88: i don't know the asking price on the Raleigh, but i can find out.
09-05-20, 04:49 AM
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Originally Posted by hazetguy
Bwilli88: i don't know the asking price on the Raleigh, but i can find out.
09-05-20, 06:46 PM
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Shrevvy: It's a big one. Seat tube c-t 66cm, tope tube c-c 61cm. Bottom bracket stamped 65, so that must be c-c.
bwilli88: I sent you a pm with info.
unworthy1: seattube 58.5 c-t, top tube c-c 56.5. The dots look hand painted, possibly not original. Here are pics of the tubing and headtube (sorry it's blurry) decals:
bwilli88: I sent you a pm with info.
unworthy1: seattube 58.5 c-t, top tube c-c 56.5. The dots look hand painted, possibly not original. Here are pics of the tubing and headtube (sorry it's blurry) decals:
09-06-20, 10:41 AM
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Pretty pink Mercier!
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Thanks to hazetguy for the pix and follow-up: folks that Giordana is (so sad to say) too big for me and has some odd-ball graphics, BUT it's Excell tubing (assuming decals are legit) so in my book a thoroughbred. I wish It was a tick smaller but I have to pass and SOMEbody should jump on this and grab a deal of the day/month/year!
