3Rensho road frame in 52-54cm, anybody have a lead please let me know!

I want to add some experiences.. Starting with L'Eroica California in April

Like northbend, I'd like to add more experiences than bikes, but if the right one shows up, then I'll still be game.

I do have at least 4 complete bikes (see below) I'd like to shed by spring, but I'm in no hurry to give them away, either. The shop needs room to assemble those still in pieces.

Don't think it's big enough for you, but it has a 58 tt and a 59 st.

Great frameset though. Just lovely. I'm replacing it this year with a much older De Rosa.

I'm not looking for any C&V bikes in 2015, which means if I do get one, it will be serendipity. There is a considerable list of C&V bikes I could see myself just up and buying, if they flashed by me at a tasty price, like a shiny spoon snagging a bass.

If I were looking for anything, it would probably be a modern mountain bike, like a Santa Cruz Superlight, or a folder that I could conceivably take as carry-on luggage on a plane, like a Brompton.

I will stick to the "sell one to buy one" discipline, because I have quite enough bikes. I suspect I will move the PX-10 project on this year, and maybe a Hardrock as well.

2 wants in '15.


1- a steel Jr road bike that has appropriately sized wheels. I dont understand matching 700c with a 42cm frame.

2- a large steel bike or frame to build up into an errand runner. I sold my hardtail gt mtb because it as a little too small and never shifted well. Being 6'5, the local or even regional options are limited.
It'll either end up being an older road bike that isn't twitchy, or an 80s/90s mtb with a solid fork.


Funny that I am not particular on a specific model or even company. '15 looks like the year of utility and model is taking a belackseat to fit and need.

I've been thinking about a surly world troller; it ticks a lot of boxes for me.

But there's a gunnar grand tour available at my local LBS at a nicely discounted price (and a really pretty color) that I'm eyeballing as well.

Decisions, decisions. . . .

And if I buy either bike, I'll be cleaning out some C&V inventory,

I am searching for a rear seat saddle bag that is large enough so I can get rid of the one I have now and my smaller tank bag. Something similar to a Revelate Designs bag but with a shoulder strap and not as large price tag

I'd like to find a 1971 -1973 Schwinn P-13 Paramount.

I need to downsize by at least 3 or 4, however would like to pick up a JP Weigle or Jack Taylor french fender styled bike. Would love to find a Sachs Road bike my size as well.

More time to ride! And with retirement in April, that's a sure thing if I give myself reasons and places to ride.

Easy:

Mike Mulholland-built Cyclops road bike, in the metallic purple paint that makes those decals really pop. Canadian, classic, and vintage.

Trek 170..... might as well dream big

Single speed mountainbike frame, with canti posts. The cool stuff (rock lobster, independent, seven) is a bit to dear so I'm looking at some of the older Bianchi (b.a.s.s.) and Kona offerings.

My divorce-risking bike is still a '78 Masi. Think Dave Stoller. 54cm.
Until it happens that's N+1 and quit.

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#1 is available on Facebook: Vintage Steel Bikes and Parts Buy-Sell-Trade. Not mine, and on the other coast from me.