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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-02-23, 05:47 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,346
Posted By spudly

I had the same bike and, somewhat oddly, it had...

I had the same bike and, somewhat oddly, it had the same Specialized saddle when I acquired it. It was in very good condition as the prior owner had a recent professional tune-up with new Conti...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-23, 07:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 473
Posted By spudly

Thanks - good observation. The stem bolt is...

Thanks - good observation. The stem bolt is tight because I adjusted the stem up to the limit yesterday, but I'll try a different wedge when I go through the bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-23, 06:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 473
Posted By spudly

Yeah, I wasn't too impressed with the...

Yeah, I wasn't too impressed with the workmanship. But it's definitely steel. I do like the overall looks of the bike though.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-28-23, 12:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 834
Posted By spudly

Wow, I think your bike is gorgeous: wonderful...

Wow, I think your bike is gorgeous: wonderful workmanship and I absolutely love the color! Also, never saw the "guaranteed not built with..." decal. Do you know where you can get these?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-23, 12:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 473
Posted By spudly

Good points. And while the top tube "Hammer"...

Good points. And while the top tube "Hammer" decal is obviously related to Hammer Gel (thanks obrentharris!), I think the seatube 1996 championship decal could possibly related to Marty Nothstein's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-23, 03:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 473
Posted By spudly

Help! What did I just buy? Any info on Lawson "Hammer"?

Just acquired this Lawson "Hammer" bike constructed of True Temper OX Ultra II with Ritchey dropouts and a Kinesis fork. I can't find any information on this manufacturer online and the PO wasn't the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-23, 10:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 533
Posted By spudly

Saw the Merckx some time ago when I was buying a...

Saw the Merckx some time ago when I was buying a track bike from a nice guy in Boston (hey Marty in JP!) who's a talented artist but makes his day to day living refurbishing/selling bikes. It's way...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-23, 10:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 533
Posted By spudly

Wow, cool bike! (A one-off?) And, from what...

Wow, cool bike! (A one-off?) And, from what little I can see, the paint - at least the color - looks pretty nice. Can you post a full pic or two?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-23, 10:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 533
Posted By spudly

When I told the PO that the first thing I was...

When I told the PO that the first thing I was going to do was put a shorter stem for a test ride, he said that I would have to change the bar tape. I didn't say anything except that that would be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-23, 07:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 533
Posted By spudly

Questions re hard-knock Italian Masi "faux" twin plate GC

Hi all: I recently acquired this circa 1972 (the fork might have a date stamp, but haven't pulled it yet) Masi GC. It's had a rough life - the PO had ultimately used it as a commuter with a rack -...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-21-23, 10:05 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 350
Posted By spudly

Early DeRosa Closing Today on eBay

Here's a bike you don't see everyday. I'm not bidding on it, but it will be interesting to see where it ends up....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-26-23, 12:20 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,242
Posted By spudly

Is the headbadge correct? No expert here, but it...

Is the headbadge correct? No expert here, but it looks like a 50's or earlier 60's badge sans the red/black highlights common later.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-23, 01:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 786
Posted By spudly

With over the BB cable guides and fluted seat...

With over the BB cable guides and fluted seat stays, my non-expert 2 cents is a late 70's Super. Crimping on the stays, so not a Mexico, and "Colnago" on the fork crown rather than just the club, so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-19-22, 04:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 728
Posted By spudly

Exactly the info I was looking for - Thanks!

Exactly the info I was looking for - Thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-19-22, 12:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 728
Posted By spudly

Campy 8 Speed Hub ID

Can anyone tell what type of 8 speed Campy hub this is? And, generally, did they make a full range of 8 speed hubs (i.e. Record, Chorus, etc.) or? Sorry for the poor pic, but it's the only one I...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-02-22, 11:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,207
Posted By spudly

Yes, an early Italian 3v, which may or may not...

Yes, an early Italian 3v, which may or may not have been built at the Vigorelli (Alberto started subbing at least some of them out (and later all of them?) when demand became too great). These were...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-22, 12:11 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,698
Posted By spudly

I agree with D Dude that the seller didn't seem...

I agree with D Dude that the seller didn't seem to intentionally be misleading. And you will have a very nice original paint/chrome/decals Colnago in a pretty (and perhaps the most desirable) color,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-22, 05:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,184
Posted By spudly

What you've done so far with the stay looks...

What you've done so far with the stay looks great! Maybe the seat lug is chromed like the Road Test bike?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-22, 09:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,698
Posted By spudly

Below is a picture of my circa 1978 Mexico. ...

Below is a picture of my circa 1978 Mexico. Fluted seat stays, no crimping in the chain stays and the frame (alone) weighs around 1650 grams and the fork around 700. Mine has the kind of cheesy...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-11-22, 10:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,797
Posted By spudly

I bought one of these new in 1988 or 89 for...

I bought one of these new in 1988 or 89 for around $1,050. It was also Columbus SL, but came with graphite Campy Athena components and Campy wheels. Mine was in great condition with really no paint...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-22, 12:43 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,767
Posted By spudly

I like Selle Flites on relatively newer bikes...

I like Selle Flites on relatively newer bikes that I put the most miles on. Generally like San Marco Supercorsas on vintage bikes, but will also often find a saddle that matches chronologically and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-22, 12:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 647
Posted By spudly

Nice bike! Beautiful color and the frame looks...

Nice bike! Beautiful color and the frame looks to be in great shape (though how anybody decided to put on that bar tape is beyond me).

I've just been fixing up one of probably the same vintage...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-22, 11:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 846
Posted By spudly

Thanks T-Mar! Would putting the too small...

Thanks T-Mar!

Would putting the too small post cause any damage (nothing seems visible)? And, even if so, would continuing to use the existing one make anything worse? If I do replace it with a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-22, 12:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 846
Posted By spudly

Thanks T-Mar - great info as always! I...

Thanks T-Mar - great info as always!

I attached another pic of the seat tube lug slot. On second look, the drops are Campy, the fork tangs have three holes, and the serial number is 00 29 - 98...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-22, 05:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 846
Posted By spudly

Any info re Benotto appreciated!

Just picked up this Benotto, but don't know the year/model/tubing, etc. I assume it's one of their later models (circa 1985 - was this the last year of Benotto production?) made in Mexico. The...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-26-22, 01:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,674
Posted By spudly

Generally agree with Juvela on value, but if much...

Generally agree with Juvela on value, but if much of the rust on the chrome and headset will come off, I would go higher. I like the headbadge and patina on the frame, and a nice Frejus/M headset...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-22-22, 11:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,101
Posted By spudly

Nice bike! Look at the decal between the...

Nice bike! Look at the decal between the shifters, which appears to celebrate their 80th anniversary. That would indicate a 1989 model (or possibly shorty thereafter).
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-27-22, 05:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 303
Posted By spudly

In pretty good condition those 1" CF Colnago...

In pretty good condition those 1" CF Colnago forks go for quite a bit on ebay. I sold one a few years ago for at least $200 after fees and shipping. NOS ones were going for quite a bit more.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-11-22, 06:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 611
Posted By spudly

Agree with KonAaron that these are worth a lot,...

Agree with KonAaron that these are worth a lot, but I also don't have a good valuation. Those "Sheriff Star" hubs in road versions are rare and especially so in graphite (the normal silver track ones...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-02-22, 05:58 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,084
Posted By spudly

I have an original chrome SC like this of the...

I have an original chrome SC like this of the same vintage (mine is circa 1971), though in a smaller size. I think chrome Cinellis are rare, as numerous searches of similar years generally turned up...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-13-22, 10:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 635
Posted By spudly

Your Mondia is gorgeous! Not sure what it's...

Your Mondia is gorgeous! Not sure what it's worth, but if it was my size I'd pay a lot for it (having Swiss heritage, I have a soft spot for these bikes). Never had a 531sl bike. Subjective question,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-12-22, 05:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 635
Posted By spudly

I have a NOS earlier one with the mat finish. The...

I have a NOS earlier one with the mat finish. The tires are shot and there are a few paint scrapes low down on the DS stays, but it is otherwise virtually perfect. It was originally owned by someone...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-26-22, 09:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,101
Posted By spudly

I too think it might have been painted. I've also...

I too think it might have been painted. I've also owned a few of them (pics of the typical higher end 80's SLX ones below) and never seen one with anything close to this paint/chrome. AFAIK, lessor...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-20-22, 10:19 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,556
Posted By spudly

Agree wholeheartedly with Bill that you should be...

Agree wholeheartedly with Bill that you should be able to find a nice used bike (even one with more modern brifters) for considerably less than $1000 CAD. If you post where you are located, BF...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-08-22, 12:17 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,556
Posted By spudly

Yes, I think $650 CAD is quite a bit too much for...

Yes, I think $650 CAD is quite a bit too much for that bike and, as others said, you should definitely be able to do better even in a pricy market. And that bike, with a mid-level frame and so-so...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-05-22, 07:47 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,694
Posted By spudly

Here is my recently acquired 1988? Giro. I...

Here is my recently acquired 1988? Giro. I believe its all original except the seat and seatpost. I swapped out the Campy because the bike is somewhat large for me and the aero portion of the post...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-22, 09:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 654
Posted By spudly

Type of epoxy to use for carbon fiber/aluminum BB repair

Help! I have a nice 2006 carbon fiber Bianchi 928RC that has a very small amount of play between the aluminum bottom bracket insert and the carbon fiber tubes. I talked to a bike shop mechanic who...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-04-22, 02:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 794
Posted By spudly

Yeah, I've kept the Frejus around because the...

Yeah, I've kept the Frejus around because the badge, headset and chrome Campy dropouts are really nice. Not sure that it would ride as well as a couple of Bianchis I've recently acquired though!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-02-22, 07:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 794
Posted By spudly

50's Mafac brakes with small front rack worth?

The recent post regarding Mafac Competitions got me wondering what these Mafac brakes might be worth. They came off a 50's Frejus (photo at end) that had a mix of original and replacement parts, so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-22, 10:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 855
Posted By spudly

My circa '85 Pro Strada has it, while one I had...

My circa '85 Pro Strada has it, while one I had that was perhaps two to three years earlier didn't. The later one also has more of a sloping fork crown.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-13-22, 04:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 870
Posted By spudly

I think $1200 to $1750 is quite a bit too high,...

I think $1200 to $1750 is quite a bit too high, especially with Ultegra. This nice one in the Boston area (a hot market) has been listed for awhile and was listed last fall for a long time at a...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-11-22, 07:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,394
Posted By spudly

Yes, the main frame looks to be a Paramount, but...

Yes, the main frame looks to be a Paramount, but the fork is definitely not original. As was mentioned, the NDS rear dropout will give you the year (first two digits). The decals are the type used...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-29-22, 07:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,474
Posted By spudly

Good info. Were the Masi 3ttt stems/bars an extra...

Good info. Were the Masi 3ttt stems/bars an extra cost option? I haven't seen many of them, and I think mainly on circa '75 bikes. Also, was there initially only one other frame builder in CA other...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-27-22, 01:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,217
Posted By spudly

Yes, the black goes very well with the transfers...

Yes, the black goes very well with the transfers and chrome Nervex lugs! And I like the placement of the "Made in Switzerland" decals close to the fork crown. Alas, too big for me too. GLWS!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-27-22, 12:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,474
Posted By spudly

Yes! I don't know how much the non-original...

Yes! I don't know how much the non-original parts and paint affect the value, but a CA twin plate fork Masi is relatively rare and desirable.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-22, 07:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,075
Posted By spudly

Interesting! Can you expand a bit? Thanks

Interesting! Can you expand a bit? Thanks
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-19-22, 09:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,193
Posted By spudly

Good to know! So that's why most Bianchis of that...

Good to know! So that's why most Bianchis of that vintage around here generally seem to have Celeste forks.

Unfortunately I don't have any history on the frame, having picked it up a long time ago...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-19-22, 05:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,193
Posted By spudly

I'd scrape a little paint off the BB (wouldn't be...

I'd scrape a little paint off the BB (wouldn't be hard given the problem this frame has retaining it), but I don't think the numbers are deeply enough stamped to show clearly.

Anyway, thanks T-Mar...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-18-22, 08:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,193
Posted By spudly

Thanks T-Mar! What appears to be "C251" is on one...

Thanks T-Mar! What appears to be "C251" is on one side of the BB and, I believe (kind of hard to tell) "55" on the other side. I assume 55 might be the size, which is 55cm ctt.

Did all the models...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-15-22, 07:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,193
Posted By spudly

Bianchi Model and Worth?

I usually don't buy bikes requiring repaint - preferring patina or nice original paint - but I picked this up because I really liked the chrome fork, which I believe is fairly uncommon. And I thought...
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