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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-26-24, 07:40 AM
Replies: 1,250
Views: 130,046
Posted By jalwlb

Excellent freewheel from Brewsmith. Thank you!!

Excellent freewheel from Brewsmith. Thank you!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-23, 07:35 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,122,311
Posted By jalwlb

The owner is open to offers? It seems like...

The owner is open to offers? It seems like there's a good deal here for a Miyata frame with Surperbe parts.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-29-23, 09:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 434
Posted By jalwlb

PM on FW

PM on FW
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-27-23, 06:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 415
Posted By jalwlb

I count 16 holes in your last picture making this...

I count 16 holes in your last picture making this a beautiful 32 H Dura Ace hub.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-23, 07:55 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,122,311
Posted By jalwlb

There are the details from the man himself!

There are the details from the man himself!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-23, 08:21 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,122,311
Posted By jalwlb

I don't clearly remember the details, but...

I don't clearly remember the details, but Specialized was sued for copyright infringement and they quickly changed the name of their rims to Saturae.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-23, 07:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 549
Posted By jalwlb

I have red label Fiamme rims that came with my...

I have red label Fiamme rims that came with my Puch in 1979. I have been riding on them the last two years with 24 mm Tufos at 225 pounds without a problem. I'm very likely a more careful rider...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-23, 03:08 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,122,311
Posted By jalwlb

It definitely looks like it's a 57.

It definitely looks like it's a 57.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-09-23, 01:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 889
Posted By jalwlb

This! It sounds trite, but back in the seventies...

This! It sounds trite, but back in the seventies my father was fond of saying, "move it or lose it!" And today at nearly 60 I still work physical labor for a living, ride the bike regularly, speed...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-16-23, 10:23 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,130
Posted By jalwlb

Accidents almost happen more than we realize. ...

Accidents almost happen more than we realize. Realizing we could have been in an accident makes us thankful and keeps us humble. Glad you're ok!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-23, 12:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 961
Posted By jalwlb

My father's first good road bike was this in fire...

My father's first good road bike was this in fire engine red with Weinmann center pulls. It had hung in a hot, sunny window of a bike shop for years until he offered the owner $500. After a tear...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-28-23, 12:00 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,686
Posted By jalwlb

At our age we're wise enough to know how to avoid...

At our age we're wise enough to know how to avoid the need to run 40 yards at high speed! As I near 60 I'm still in great shape. I can ride a century in less time than it took me in my twenties,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-23, 12:36 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,756
Posted By jalwlb

IIRC the Winner and Winner Pro FW's do use a 4...

IIRC the Winner and Winner Pro FW's do use a 4 notch tool. The New Winner FW like the one pictured above uses a 2 notch tool.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-23, 08:39 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,122,311
Posted By jalwlb

Just so you're clear on who you're talking to, in...

Just so you're clear on who you're talking to, in a Nov. 2021 post on his Friendly Bicycle Facebook page he talks about repainting a Gios and yet in today's ad for that same bicycle he declares the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-23, 01:12 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,122,311
Posted By jalwlb

Pictures of the front and rear dropouts showing...

Pictures of the front and rear dropouts showing "Colnago" stamped in them would be definitive but good luck getting those pictures.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-23, 08:40 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,122,311
Posted By jalwlb

That handlebar tape could literally make the...

That handlebar tape could literally make the difference between selling the bike and not selling it!😝
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-08-23, 09:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,093
Posted By jalwlb

What we ride and how many rides we have is a...

What we ride and how many rides we have is a personal decision and one part of the enjoyment of the sport.

Just recently I read a quote from Eddy Merckx:

"Don't ride upgrades--Ride Up Grades."
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-22, 08:09 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,122,311
Posted By jalwlb

I'm eyeing this too but I haven't been able to...

I'm eyeing this too but I haven't been able to motivate myself to drive into Boston for a bicycle.

It's more a dark, anthracite gray than black, isn't it? :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-21, 12:02 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,122,311
Posted By jalwlb

Artificial turf has come a long way these days.

Artificial turf has come a long way these days.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-21, 09:26 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,122,311
Posted By jalwlb

"Free - just right for a winter bike ​​​​ ...

"Free - just right for a winter bike

​​​​

​​​​​​Free bike
$0
Listed 5 minutes ago in Westford, MA"

Wow! That didn't last long.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-08-21, 08:47 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,122,311
Posted By jalwlb

Or, yeah, it's a scam.

Or, yeah, it's a scam.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-08-21, 08:46 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,122,311
Posted By jalwlb

"This is a scam, right?" He may be the...

"This is a scam, right?"

He may be the nicest guy you'll ever meet, but he's incredibly naive too, not to mention really proud of his Pinarello. He has to risk wasting some of his time to sell...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-21, 08:48 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,122,311
Posted By jalwlb

Wow! I love the color and how it contrasts with...

Wow! I love the color and how it contrasts with the chrome! I'd add gum walls, Brooks saddle, orange tape and move the shifters to the down tube. Does anyone know how these rode compared to the 70's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-21, 08:21 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,122,311
Posted By jalwlb

I'm not sure deals in Connecticut ever existed.

I'm not sure deals in Connecticut ever existed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-21, 02:17 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,122,311
Posted By jalwlb

Wow! The Pashley must weigh 40 lbs. The...

Wow! The Pashley must weigh 40 lbs.


The rear brake is properly on the left hand lever, I see. I bet it rides great once you get it up to speed, until the first hill.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-21, 01:40 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,120,103
Posted By jalwlb

So clean! My 1985 Stumpjumper Sport in blue is...

So clean! My 1985 Stumpjumper Sport in blue is not even close to as nice, but I have literally ridden it in all kinds of conditions including salty slush covered roads. I was young and without a...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-21-21, 10:06 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,456
Posted By jalwlb

In 1978 it was time for me to upgrade my bicycle....

In 1978 it was time for me to upgrade my bicycle. On days too rainy to ride my father and I visited bike shops. I remember one bike shop in the basement of a two family house who had a Vent Noir in...
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