Omg
10-26-19 | 07:41 PM
#1
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From: Fernandina Beach FL
Bikes: Vintage Japanese Bicycles, Tange, Ishiwata, Kuwahara
10-26-19 | 08:04 PM
#2
1/2 as far in 2x the time
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From: Northern Bergen County, NJ
Bikes: Yes, Please.
10-26-19 | 08:26 PM
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From: Fernandina Beach FL
Bikes: Vintage Japanese Bicycles, Tange, Ishiwata, Kuwahara
I'm in town for a week. I might just have to go check this out. (I guess this means the vintage bike market is starting to bottom out).
10-26-19 | 09:29 PM
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From: Greenville, SC / Asheville, NC
Bikes: '74 Raleigh Professional, '73 Raleigh Grand Prix, '84 Nishiki Medalist, '85 Gazelle Champion Mondial AB, '81 Peugeot Course, '79 Univega Gran Rally, '85 Torpado Super Strada
Wow is right
10-26-19 | 10:22 PM
#7
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From: Nova Scotia
Bikes: roadsters, club bikes, fixed and classic
10-26-19 | 10:55 PM
#8
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From: Tucson, AZ
Bikes: 2008 S-Works Roubaix SL, 1979 Raleigh Comp GS, 1978 Schwinn Volare
Just make sure every one's a keeper. 
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A race bike in any era is a highly personal choice that at its "best" balances the requirements of fit, weight, handling, durability and cost tempered by the willingness to toss it and oneself down the pavement at considerable speed. ~Bandera
A race bike in any era is a highly personal choice that at its "best" balances the requirements of fit, weight, handling, durability and cost tempered by the willingness to toss it and oneself down the pavement at considerable speed. ~Bandera
10-26-19 | 11:02 PM
#9
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From: Central California
Bikes: 2001 LeMond Nevada City, ‘92 Merlin Titanium, '84 Torpado Super Strada, ‘84 Schwinn Tempo, '81 Bianchi Limites, '73 Raleigh Supercourse
$180?!?!? Wow. It still has ALL of its original pantographed parts. Chainrings, stem, seatpost. Those go for about $100 each on fleabay
10-26-19 | 11:05 PM
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From: Central California
Bikes: 2001 LeMond Nevada City, ‘92 Merlin Titanium, '84 Torpado Super Strada, ‘84 Schwinn Tempo, '81 Bianchi Limites, '73 Raleigh Supercourse
Wheels look to be replacements (they should be Ambrosio) but other than that it looks all stock. This was the first bike that really spoke to me.
Last edited by Essthreetee; 10-26-19 at 11:13 PM.
10-27-19 | 08:24 AM
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From: Central California
Bikes: 2001 LeMond Nevada City, ‘92 Merlin Titanium, '84 Torpado Super Strada, ‘84 Schwinn Tempo, '81 Bianchi Limites, '73 Raleigh Supercourse
10-27-19 | 08:39 AM
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While it is still a good price, this is only a mid-range model. The tubing is carbon-manganese Aelle R and components like the brakeset, crankset, headset and pedals are from 2nd tier Italian companies. While the hubs are Campagnolo, they are only mid-range Tipo and that front derailleur is a Nuovo Valentino. The claimed 21.7 lb is for the smallest (47cm) frame size. This one is likely around 22.5 lbs. Granted, the pantographing adds a lot of bling but this was only a $589 MSRP in 1985.
10-27-19 | 12:33 PM
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From: Ontario, Canada
Bikes: iele Latina, Miele Suprema, Miele Uno LS, Miele Miele Beta, MMTB, Bianchi Model Unknown, Fiori Venezia, Fiori Napoli, VeloSport Adamas AX
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I wonder if it sold?
Cheers
I wonder if it sold?
Cheers
