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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-08, 06:06 PM
Replies: 7,742
Views: 584,818
Posted By sunofsand

http://http://rochester.craigslist.org/bik/5616390...

http://http://rochester.craigslist.org/bik/561639037.html (http://rochester.craigslist.org/bik/561639037.html)

sharp-lookin' 3 speed Atala
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-08, 05:24 PM
Replies: 7,742
Views: 584,818
Posted By sunofsand

Cilo Sport 450 in Rochester, NY $125 ...

Cilo Sport 450 in Rochester, NY $125

http://rochester.craigslist.org/bik/553631193.html

seems like a good deal. Entry level racer?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-08, 02:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,560
Posted By sunofsand

I just picked up an early 90's Stowe road bike in...

I just picked up an early 90's Stowe road bike in teal. Super Record. Seller had known Stowe a bit back then but hasn't heard anything since
He's still around here somewhere

He must love his...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-08, 04:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 906
Posted By sunofsand

I don't believe it's really lower end .. not for...

I don't believe it's really lower end .. not for bridgestone. It would have been only a few models below their entry level road racer the 600 those years. It may not be built for the same...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-08, 05:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,284
Posted By sunofsand

Time for the Dremel. Hit that thang with some...

Time for the Dremel. Hit that thang with some wet/dry sandpaper from 400-2000 at high speed. Press hard. This will shave off all the paint and leave the leather smooth ..unless you want more of a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-07, 10:28 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,108
Posted By sunofsand

I meant for ordinary classic bikes. One with...

I meant for ordinary classic bikes. One with -thanks antiques roadshow- special provenance like that would obviously bring more
10G sounds like a lot -for a bike- but when you think about it
people...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-07, 08:18 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 12,469
Posted By sunofsand

It's a C and an L. I don't think there is a shot...

It's a C and an L. I don't think there is a shot in hell that it's a P
Sorry
Call me if I'm wrong and I'll apologize

30 euros?
Why the F not is right
It's a cool-lookin' bike and that's about...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-07, 08:14 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,108
Posted By sunofsand

It's a bike It will never be worth 100K whether...

It's a bike
It will never be worth 100K whether a classic or not
I'll shine forever, thanks


I won't touch campy chainwheels or cranks, though
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-07, 07:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 455
Posted By sunofsand

Give it a quick buffing every other month and...

Give it a quick buffing every other month and you'll be good. I don't think you're finding any other way
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-07, 03:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,466
Posted By sunofsand

Where do you live? I'd guess your basic...

Where do you live?

I'd guess your basic bike price of $150 anywhere in the USA
anytime
any shape
Or
in larger cities/pimped out and shiny $250
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-07, 01:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,466
Posted By sunofsand

My new to me Bridgestone as alpha 5000...

My new to me Bridgestone as alpha 5000 derailleurs. I'll guess 1986.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-07, 01:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,018
Posted By sunofsand

I've had those -I think same thing you're talking...

I've had those -I think same thing you're talking about-
Happened a lot when using a dremel. The next higher grit would shine the ridges and the valleys would appear as black spots ..but only when...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-07, 02:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 638
Posted By sunofsand

I know you guys hate the "Is It Worth It" threads

Bridgestone 550
1987 or '88

My Frejus ain't finished yet ..have to buy more felt polishing tips, cables, and the freewheel prongs are partially stripped so that has lead me to put it off for a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-07, 01:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,255
Posted By sunofsand

Peugeot PBN-13

I've seen this bike listed twice on craigslist this year ...Just missed the first time and this time a month too late, I guess.
Not Vitus tubing?
I don't think it's a junker Peugeot, though...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-07, 12:44 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 13,212
Posted By sunofsand

I bid on that bike towards the end of the...

I bid on that bike towards the end of the auction. I'm such a cheap ass. I only bid like $35 or something eventhough the bike was local.
I am having the worst luck with local bikes this year. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-07, 12:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,392
Posted By sunofsand

Alright. I'm in Rochester soooooooo I'd...

Alright.

I'm in Rochester soooooooo
I'd like an extra Nisi
Or perhaps a set
Never seen the right ones on ebay

Don't even know which model Nisi I have, actually.
62 Frejus so pretty much...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-07, 05:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,392
Posted By sunofsand

where are those Nisi rims at? How much and which...

where are those Nisi rims at? How much and which model?
Forum: Touring
05-16-07, 10:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,806
Posted By sunofsand

I just want another nice-lookin', good quality...

I just want another nice-lookin', good quality and yet inexpensive bike to ride. 51cm for tight, athletic fit up to 56 for a larger fit.
54 seems like the magic number.
My connection is at...
Forum: Touring
05-16-07, 04:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,806
Posted By sunofsand

LOL Yes, I am from Rochester ..well,...

LOL


Yes, I am from Rochester ..well, Batavia. You the one who keeps beating me to all the nice used bikes?
I just missed out on a Peugeot 15 speed that could have been pretty nice

I've...
Forum: Touring
05-16-07, 09:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,806
Posted By sunofsand

Thanks to you both. Not sure if I'm going out to...

Thanks to you both. Not sure if I'm going out to see it today but perhaps tomorrow

The footrest I'd assume is only a few pounds and only 8-12in away from the seat
I'm not sure taking it off is...
Forum: Touring
05-16-07, 01:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,806
Posted By sunofsand

What do you mean, Tom? Tail Heavy? Like the...

What do you mean, Tom? Tail Heavy? Like the trailer would want to rotate backwards or something?

You think the foot bar thing keeps the weight more forward?

I wouldn't be using the basket...
Forum: Touring
05-16-07, 12:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,806
Posted By sunofsand

Oh, come on Here is another view I'm at...

Oh, come on

Here is another view

I'm at least going to take a look.

Hey, the basket has a cover now, too.
Forum: Touring
05-15-07, 08:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,806
Posted By sunofsand

Bike trailer and modifications

I've been thinking about getting a bike trailer for some time
Schwinn child trailer etc
But haven't been sure I'd use it as much as I'd like to

I'll only be carrying photographic equipment. 4x5...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-07, 11:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 564
Posted By sunofsand

This isn't exactly what you asked for but it's an...

This isn't exactly what you asked for but it's an old family photo of a guy on an old bike of some kind
I don't know what the hell a bone shaker, tooth knocker or pennyfarthing is

He sure must...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-07, 10:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 798
Posted By sunofsand

Here is how I have set my bars. ..Sounds like...

Here is how I have set my bars. ..Sounds like that Sean Yates way. I grip the bar right under the brake so that I have a tight, somewhat restricted feeling. I wrapped tape above the brake on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-07, 03:42 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,238
Posted By sunofsand

This one was up on craigslist here in Rochester...

This one was up on craigslist here in Rochester March 7th ..probably still there.

80's Kirk Precision Magnesium Road Bike
Collectors Item
Not original group
Mechanic Owned
Columbus Fork...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-07, 10:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,000
Posted By sunofsand

This Bermeister is now down to $95. Basically...

This Bermeister is now down to $95. Basically free bike after selling the stem -at least if you clean it up some. 53cm. Venice, CA. I'd buy it if I were in Santa Monica or planning to visit/move...
Forum: Introductions
01-31-07, 12:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 313
Posted By sunofsand

You should hope so. lol Where is...

You should hope so. lol



Where is everybody?
Forum: Introductions
01-27-07, 08:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 313
Posted By sunofsand

Greetings from the REAL Lilac City Rochester, NY

Greetings from the REAL Lilac City
Rochester, NY
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-23-07, 07:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,249
Posted By sunofsand

Why the need for such high resolution/large image...

Why the need for such high resolution/large image files?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-07, 07:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 682
Posted By sunofsand

Bike sold in first few hours of its listing. So...

Bike sold in first few hours of its listing. So few bikes get listed around here I'm kinda surprised people check the listings as often as I do. Thanks for posting, guys
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-07, 06:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 682
Posted By sunofsand

the photo just because

the photo just because
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-07, 05:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 682
Posted By sunofsand

Older Trek 1000

The yellow and blue version ..guess only made that color for one year or some crap like that. I guess one year between 99 and 02. Dude here is selling one for $100. I saw one sell for $300 on ebay...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-21-07, 05:12 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 7,981
Posted By sunofsand

Unless you're just trying to keep me writing ...

Unless you're just trying to keep me writing

All I can tell you is to read it again
and then again
and then again
then sleep on it
then read it again
sleep on it some more
If it still...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-21-07, 04:56 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 7,981
Posted By sunofsand

But why is that? The jersey stands for the...

But why is that?
The jersey stands for the greatness of the sport
Less importantly to denote the best at that time in the given sport
It's not something I believe I would wear around town to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-21-07, 04:35 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,988
Posted By sunofsand

Maybe they're greeting you as a fellow bum. ...

Maybe they're greeting you as a fellow bum.
Maybe instead of tossing some change as you turn your head
get to know them a little
The many -handful- of bums I've known don't ask for anything ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-19-07, 05:20 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 7,981
Posted By sunofsand

I could have said this myself But since people...

I could have said this myself
But since people don't seem to like my attitude or writing style whatever -what they take as being my attitude writing style or whatever
I thought I'd search around...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-07, 03:23 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 5,945
Posted By sunofsand

....

....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-19-07, 03:17 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 7,981
Posted By sunofsand

What are you talking to me for? I'm definitely...

What are you talking to me for? I'm definitely not the one you need to be talking to, man
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-19-07, 03:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,422
Posted By sunofsand

I wear a mask -nose and mouth. I wore sunglasses...

I wear a mask -nose and mouth. I wore sunglasses for the first time the other day -rochester NY- and will keep doing so ..probably. They do keep the falling snow out my eyes which is great
but I'll...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-07, 02:20 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,096
Posted By sunofsand

Public thread. Nobody agrees with me? I don't...

Public thread. Nobody agrees with me? I don't really care, dude. I believe what I believe and won't be forced to shutup just cause the majority or even -everyone- says I should.

Is the world...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-07, 06:16 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,096
Posted By sunofsand

I doubt he thought the bike was made of silver ...

I doubt he thought the bike was made of silver ..probably decided he just wasn't in the mood to correct you
He obviously -most likely- just didn't know what chrome does for an older bikes value...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-07, 02:43 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,096
Posted By sunofsand

That's all cool. I was going to mention that you...

That's all cool. I was going to mention that you COULD have saved it from a life of hell given he didn't know anything about the bikes value
but then it's just a bicycle
and it was going too far to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-07, 12:55 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,096
Posted By sunofsand

That sure is a steal. lol I'd feel guilty...

That sure is a steal. lol
I'd feel guilty giving such a low offer to a guy knowing full well what something is/most likely is worth. I mean, you played the dude from beginning to end.
I'd probably...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-13-07, 12:42 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 7,981
Posted By sunofsand

Where and with whom does the need to show respect...

Where and with whom does the need to show respect end?

Sure, it's worse to wear medals you have not earned
It is still disrespectful to wear decorations given to others for their achievements
I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-07, 12:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,000
Posted By sunofsand

I've never been on a UO-8, John. Well, My...

I've never been on a UO-8, John.
Well, My father had an old Peugeot that I rode when I was like 12
Besides that the only road bike my butt has touched is my Frejus from the same era as this Puch....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-07, 08:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,000
Posted By sunofsand

I read all your posts from last year concerning...

I read all your posts from last year concerning these Puch bikes

I was actually just about to send you a message, Mhendricks
Get your take on the ride/weight/value and all of this bike
Your find...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-07, 06:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,000
Posted By sunofsand

60's Puch Bergmeister

Saw this bike on craiglist and thought I'd ask about it
I have read everything I could find on BF so don't need to know the basic level of bike etc
but
Did all Bergmeisters come with the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-06-07, 04:15 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 7,981
Posted By sunofsand

If this is not important What is? I mean ...

If this is not important
What is?
I mean
is Mechanics forum stupid? Surely there are more important things to worry about than your bicycle


Respect in shown by wearing commemorative items...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-06-07, 11:13 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 7,981
Posted By sunofsand

I'm with you. I am with ya, dude. It's not...

I'm with you. I am with ya, dude.

It's not about showing the jersey respect but the person
You understand that
just
the jersey part doesn't fit in.

I am guilty of wearing a Jordan jersey,...
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