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04-15-24, 08:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 197
Posted By Robvolz

I've talked to them. That's GOLD PLATED!!

I've talked to them. That's GOLD PLATED!!
04-15-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 197
Posted By Robvolz

Anodizing Weirdness…..

A friend is building a vintage (lugged) style bike for the MADE show and asked if we could do something special for the components.

Coupled with meeting a guy at a wine event I was a panelist at,...
04-14-24, 03:04 PM
Replies: 793
Views: 94,828
Posted By Robvolz

Ok white port is hard to find here in the USA....

Ok
white port is hard to find here in the USA. Even alcohol centric Portland Oregon.

but, when I toured Portugal (north to south) the average low ish alcohol cocktail was white port, tonic and a...
04-14-24, 12:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 137
Posted By Robvolz

Before the ride began, I saw many classic bikes. ...

Before the ride began, I saw many classic bikes.

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04-14-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 137
Posted By Robvolz

The ride officially starts at 10 but I...

The ride officially starts at 10

but I needed some practice so I rode single for a dozen laps to get a proper feel.
...
04-12-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 81,599
Posted By Robvolz

Two more: ...

Two more:

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Japanese market Bridgestone $75 53 cm...
04-10-24, 09:30 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 81,599
Posted By Robvolz

Also, someone really tall is no longer with us. ...

Also, someone really tall is no longer with us.

but, check these tall boys out!!
...
04-10-24, 09:26 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 81,599
Posted By Robvolz

Ok, that specialized really cleaned up. And check...

Ok, that specialized really cleaned up. And check out the Tim Neeman sticker!!

first gen!!...
04-10-24, 09:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 304
Posted By Robvolz

If I may ask why 40 h? Is it for a tandem? ...

If I may ask why 40 h?

Is it for a tandem?

My co-op has many normandy hubs, none 40, plenty of 36

Robert
04-08-24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 664
Posted By Robvolz

The virus comes with a 25 campy super record post

The virus comes with a 25 campy super record post
04-08-24, 09:00 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,280
Posted By Robvolz

is that T/A kid really named "FIFI?"

is that T/A kid really named "FIFI?"
04-07-24, 10:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 661
Posted By Robvolz

I would offer a lil less then enjoy the heck...

I would offer a lil less

then enjoy the heck out of it.

gorgeous
04-07-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 422
Posted By Robvolz

message sent

message sent
04-06-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 599
Posted By Robvolz

I ended up with some Bike Ribbon Bar Tape in...

I ended up with some Bike Ribbon Bar Tape in yellow and white ($1 each) and two sets of Christophe toe clips ($1 a pair, they have tons).
04-06-24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 599
Posted By Robvolz

His/hers barn find ...

His/hers barn find

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04-05-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 480
Posted By Robvolz

All this home stuff is daunting. I can not...

All this home stuff is daunting. I can not comment on your location, but Portland has several anodizing locations, and for a few bucks will dunk whatever part you have and strip it for you to decide...
04-03-24, 05:06 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,114,811
Posted By Robvolz

yes. It’s from when they switch from a panto...

yes. It’s from when they switch from a panto Bionicle seat Stay Speer to a very simple Speer with a single club.

For $500, see if you would take $four, you would make your money on the parts alone
04-03-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 81,599
Posted By Robvolz

Also, this never ridden Centurian came in. Bought...

Also, this never ridden Centurian came in. Bought and immediately hung from the rims in the rafters.
...
04-03-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 81,599
Posted By Robvolz

Specialized expedition full set-up

This just came into the co-op today. We haven’t even figured out a price.

Seat tube 48 ctc
top tube 51 ctc

kirkland tour bags included:
...
04-02-24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,280
Posted By Robvolz

Next up, lil pump spring steel by Terry does...

Next up, lil pump spring steel by Terry

does your pump rattle?

or

do you have a seat tube water bottle cage and wish your vintage pump would stay up under the top tube??...
04-02-24, 02:19 PM
Replies: 22,322
Views: 4,637,904
Posted By Robvolz

RE: 6 person Schwinn tandem……. You can...

RE: 6 person Schwinn tandem…….

You can laugh, but that's only $166 a person!!

A bargain.
04-02-24, 01:14 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,280
Posted By Robvolz

What’s your FAV lil’ accessory?

So many cool lil doo-dads and trinkets to choose from….

But for me: I found just the base attached to an old seat I was about to throw away. I asked Van (Merziac) if he knew what it was.

I...
04-01-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,799
Posted By Robvolz

[QUOTE=machinist42;23199786]Would you ride a...

[QUOTE=machinist42;23199786]Would you ride a Japanese bike in an Italian Eroica?
A British bike in a French?
A Russian bike in a Ukrainian?
A coal black French bike in a Newcastle Eroica?

OK,...
03-30-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,799
Posted By Robvolz

I will not sell the DeRosa. beyond that, nothing...

I will not sell the DeRosa. beyond that, nothing is sacred.

All I know is when looking for an unusual part, say a Colnago pantographed swap post, the average ebay price in America and Europe...
03-28-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,799
Posted By Robvolz

I just learnt the serial number = A34 the...

I just learnt the serial number = A34

the 34th frame exported to the USA

wowzers
03-28-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,799
Posted By Robvolz

My 1st Japanese bike!!!

I drove to Bend OR to drop wine, Mac stuff and some random 1st gen dura ace (nos) and pick up a Bianchi Sabino, which I thought would make a good project for the kids at the co-op.

My buddy and I...
03-25-24, 10:10 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,866
Posted By Robvolz

I gotta say, I’m tempted to install a kickstand...

I gotta say, I’m tempted to install a kickstand on my 1974 DeRosa.

It’s my bike

its not your bike

I actually ride it, A kick stand is actually useful.

bonus: it would upset the people...
03-25-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 304
Posted By Robvolz

Bianchi Sebino???

My central Oregon bike hoarder buddy texted me about a vintage stereo bit from the 70s. After agreeing on a price, he said I could have this 1962 Bianchi for free.

pub bike or tetanus risk?

For...
03-21-24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 303
Views: 28,258
Posted By Robvolz

where is that at? I’m very good friends with the...

where is that at? I’m very good friends with the band. I’m curious if they are aware of it or want to get their photo taken in front of it

They are visual artists first and the musicians second,...
03-19-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 256
Views: 10,421
Posted By Robvolz

My Merckx was SL and had a pump peg, not a number...

My Merckx was SL and had a pump peg, not a number hanger. It sold for $1400 which included two wheel sets, once sew-up ambrosia, and one clincher Mavic 40s. Plus a spare saddle and campy wheel bags....
03-18-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 10,421
Posted By Robvolz

Saturday I drove up to Seattle and sold my Merckx...

Saturday I drove up to Seattle and sold my Merckx in Molteni livery with full 1st gen Chorus components.

I'm glad it sold in a different state. I don't enjoy seeing my toys being played with by...
03-16-24, 02:22 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 81,599
Posted By Robvolz

I’m rebuilding a early 80s steel Bianchi with...

I’m rebuilding a early 80s steel Bianchi with lugs and panto with campy throughout

There is a 1st gen Nishiki with the hanger sawed off

several French bikes

ill report more next tue or wed
03-15-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 308
Posted By Robvolz

What derailleur and link to (not) Campy hoods

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03-14-24, 02:25 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 81,599
Posted By Robvolz

So many volunteers of the Co-op ride their bikes...

So many volunteers of the Co-op ride their bikes to and from work.

I am the guy with the minivan who gets sent to pick up donations. Feel free to contact me and not only will I pick it up, but...
03-13-24, 04:56 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 81,599
Posted By Robvolz

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03-13-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,173
Posted By Robvolz

That has to be it. Thank you.

That has to be it. Thank you.
03-13-24, 12:34 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 81,599
Posted By Robvolz

just donate to your local co-op bike farm ...

just donate to your local co-op
bike farm
bikes for humanity
community cycle center
washington co co-op
03-09-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,522
Posted By Robvolz

all those words are great, but you’ve now been...

all those words are great, but you’ve now been asked a couple times what you do to protect the bare metal after it has been polished
03-09-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,276
Posted By Robvolz

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03-09-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 5,821
Posted By Robvolz

I like looking at the old catalogs and pamphlets ...

I like looking at the old catalogs and pamphlets that were available in the era.

That’s why discovered early 70s Derosa and a metallic lavender.

In color for this bike
...
03-08-24, 04:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,126
Posted By Robvolz

Thank you for the link. I tried and could not...

Thank you for the link. I tried and could not find it.

The tires were Clement. Very attractive.

If the rims were actual weimanI would remember that. It was a name I was not familiar with.
...
03-08-24, 01:24 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,126
Posted By Robvolz

I dunno maybe their website offers some...

I dunno

maybe their website offers some clarity.

I was just stunned to enter a small mom n pop shop and see that sitting on the rack
03-07-24, 03:27 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,126
Posted By Robvolz

The new Masi in person

I remember reading that this existed. I think I may have seen it on the website. But for the first time I walked into a bike shop and they’re on the rack was a brand new chrome lug MASI criterium...
03-05-24, 05:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 951
Posted By Robvolz

It’s a pawl holder

It’s a pawl holder
03-04-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 552
Posted By Robvolz

I had and sold this same model. Colnago Sport XL....

I had and sold this same model. Colnago Sport XL. It was confusing to me as well.

If the drop-outs didn't have colnago stamped in them, I would not have believed it.
03-01-24, 05:46 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 46,729
Posted By Robvolz

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About 200 miles on it since I finished
02-28-24, 01:02 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,089
Posted By Robvolz

saw this today. If opened in google based CHROME,...

saw this today. If opened in google based CHROME, it automatically asks if you want to translate to English

https://www.ciclismo.it/eroica-cuba-2024-31391

BTW, I sabered the cider. I then...
02-27-24, 06:05 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,614
Posted By Robvolz

Sold for $1500 The guy who bought it was...

Sold for $1500

The guy who bought it was torn between turning it into a wall hanger or shipping it back to his family in Italy. He said finding them with original paint is so incredibly difficult.
02-23-24, 05:29 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,114,811
Posted By Robvolz

This has been on the Bay Area CL for months at a...

This has been on the Bay Area CL for months at a much higher price.

Now, its a damn good price.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/bop/d/south-san-francisco-vintage-rauler/7720721700.html
...
02-21-24, 04:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 393
Posted By Robvolz

They made and repaired ships there. It wasn't...

They made and repaired ships there. It wasn't designed for conventions.
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