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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-23, 10:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 786
Posted By smd4

Nice Ti or carbon stem?? There isn't such a...

Nice Ti or carbon stem?? There isn't such a thing.

Keep the DA. The nicest quill stem ever made.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-23, 09:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 786
Posted By nlerner

Had them make a frame for me a bit over three...

Had them make a frame for me a bit over three years ago:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-23, 04:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 786
Posted By smd4

Make that two votes.

Make that two votes.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-23, 02:25 PM
Replies: 3,118
Views: 542,042
Posted By tankist

Donner Lake, CA ...

Donner Lake, CA

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-23, 11:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 786
Posted By nlerner

I assume that’s a 1” threaded fork? If so, new...

I assume that’s a 1” threaded fork? If so, new replacements are getting hard to come by. I ran my Merlin with a carbon fork, but that’s not a very C&V aesthetic. I also don’t think your alu fork is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-23, 11:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 786
Posted By GrayJay

I would not have any concern that the aluminum...

I would not have any concern that the aluminum fork would be prone to a sudden failure simply due to its age. I would be more worried if it was known to have massively high miles of hard riding or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-23, 11:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 786
Posted By pnwgopher

Ouzo pro with a CK threadless headset and you're...

Ouzo pro with a CK threadless headset and you're all set.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-23, 11:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 786
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I'd probably go with a carbon fork myself. ...

I'd probably go with a carbon fork myself.

Columbus Minimal full carbon for about $275

or Ritchey Comp (Alu steerer, carbon legs) for about $240

You'll need a threadless 1" headset also.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-23, 09:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 786
Posted By abdon

I used to own a Merlin and I miss it :( You...

I used to own a Merlin and I miss it :(

You could not do wrong with a Thomson elite stem in polished aluminum finish.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-23, 08:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 786
Posted By brian3069

It's screaming for a Dura Ace stem.

It's screaming for a Dura Ace stem.
Forum: Framebuilders
07-14-23, 05:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,627
Posted By GrayJay

Might be possible to CAREFULLY drill a hole...

Might be possible to CAREFULLY drill a hole through the exposed face of the drop-out (or tube cap) that covers over the lower end of the dented seatstay. Start with a smaller hole that is...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-14-23, 04:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,627
Posted By nomadmax

Safe to ride, now you have a bling beater that...

Safe to ride, now you have a bling beater that you don't need to baby or worry about. You got off lucky that the seller wasn't hiding a crack. Take that experience into your next potential...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-14-23, 03:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,627
Posted By bulgie

Yes to illusion, they're untapered. +1 on...

Yes to illusion, they're untapered.

+1 on Dave Levy, he's the best. (Disclaimer: I used to work at Ti Cycles, 26+ years ago. No connection now though, I don't get kickbacks!) He probably won't...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-13-23, 06:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,627
Posted By 79pmooney

That looks to me like a dent that could be taken...

That looks to me like a dent that could be taken out (actually reduced a lot) with blocks. There's a word for those blocks that is slipping my mind now. If it could be done, I'd bet Dave Levy at...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-12-23, 06:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,627
Posted By unterhausen

Put the sensor back. Not sure why you would...

Put the sensor back.

Not sure why you would need a sensor there though, seems fraudulent. I assume you got some compensation for that?

I think you can ride it without issue. I would certainly...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-12-23, 05:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,627
Posted By Kai Winters

Not having buyer protection is always a toss of...

Not having buyer protection is always a toss of the dice and you lost.
Put a flashy red light over the dent and try to forget about it but you never will...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-23, 08:50 PM
Replies: 3,118
Views: 542,042
Posted By FrozenBiker

Barrington / Warren R.I. ...

Barrington / Warren R.I.


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Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-23, 07:26 PM
Replies: 3,118
Views: 542,042
Posted By The Chemist

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