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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-22, 06:42 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 223,698
Posted By brandenjs

Hello Andrew, Glad you are still watching this...

Hello Andrew,
Glad you are still watching this thread. I have always had a love for Ross bikes and have had a few. My favorite was this 1985 Signature 294S. It is the only one I have seen that was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-21, 05:29 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 223,698
Posted By brandenjs

I posted this 1985 Signature 294S back in Feb....

I posted this 1985 Signature 294S back in Feb. when I first got it. Finished it up this week and it is pretty much a brand new bike. Came out pretty well. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-21, 06:37 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 223,698
Posted By brandenjs

I brought this home today. Purchased from the...

I brought this home today. Purchased from the original owners son and it has been garage kept since the late 80's. All original 294S (I'm guessing a 1985 model, but haven't taken off the cable guide...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-13, 05:06 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 223,698
Posted By brandenjs

Boy did I make a big mistake on this one. At a...

Boy did I make a big mistake on this one. At a quick glance I thought the decal on the top tube said Signature, but it actually says Gran Tour. The writing is not easy to make out. I feel like I have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-13, 05:16 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 223,698
Posted By brandenjs

It's been a long time since I got into this...

It's been a long time since I got into this thread, but another Ross crossed my path. Maybe someone can help me with a year on this one. It is the lower end Signature series, but all original with a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-09, 09:30 AM
Replies: 534
Views: 223,698
Posted By brandenjs

Yes, well worth $5. I've always said Ross does...

Yes, well worth $5. I've always said Ross does not get enough credit for some of the bikes they built. I had a Gran Tour that was too big for me so I sold it, but I would like to find another one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-09, 10:57 AM
Replies: 534
Views: 223,698
Posted By brandenjs

That is probably the best looking Ross I have...

That is probably the best looking Ross I have ever seen. Very good job..I love the picture setting also.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-09, 08:07 AM
Replies: 534
Views: 223,698
Posted By brandenjs

Very nice find...Tall, but nice...I like the...

Very nice find...Tall, but nice...I like the Golden Arrow group. Those bikes are surprisingly light..
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-03-09, 10:06 AM
Replies: 534
Views: 223,698
Posted By brandenjs

I guess if there were replacement parts involved...

I guess if there were replacement parts involved thats where the price came in. I usually find some deals on ebay or you can even check Bike Nashbar, they had a set on there a while back that looked...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-03-09, 08:35 AM
Replies: 534
Views: 223,698
Posted By brandenjs

Not bad for $10, drop bars and a new saddle and...

Not bad for $10, drop bars and a new saddle and it's ready to go..What exactly did the LBS do for $110. It looks like they did'nt even clean it up for ya. I wipe down every bike I work on, even if it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-08, 09:51 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 223,698
Posted By brandenjs

+1 on the PIC HO's...We must see pics in order to...

+1 on the PIC HO's...We must see pics in order to appreciate it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-08, 03:22 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 223,698
Posted By brandenjs

That's sound pretty nice..We must have...

That's sound pretty nice..We must have pictures...Either now or when you get it back..Those are hard to find.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-08, 10:14 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 223,698
Posted By brandenjs

Yes they are cool, if you go back through this...

Yes they are cool, if you go back through this thread you'll see some of the Ross family have made lots of posts here. They are a cool family...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-08, 05:43 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 223,698
Posted By brandenjs

Welcome to the forum. This thread has been around...

Welcome to the forum. This thread has been around for quite awhile. Sounds alot like my 84 Gran Tour. If you can post some pictures we could ID it better.. Mine has the Shimano Z series friction...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-08, 07:37 AM
Replies: 534
Views: 223,698
Posted By brandenjs

You really did'nt spend too much back then for...

You really did'nt spend too much back then for that bike. That was about what a bike with those components were going for. I spent $350 on my Trek 820 in 90 with comparable components. I don't think...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-08, 11:19 AM
Replies: 534
Views: 223,698
Posted By brandenjs

Cool , I usually watch that thread also. Those...

Cool , I usually watch that thread also. Those are some great finds, and in my price range also..
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-08, 09:10 AM
Replies: 534
Views: 223,698
Posted By brandenjs

I've got an 84 Gran Tour I'm reluctantly looking...

I've got an 84 Gran Tour I'm reluctantly looking to part with. It's a 62 or 63cm. A bit too tall for me. I know this isn't the for sale thread so anyone interested pm me for more details...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-08, 09:00 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 223,698
Posted By brandenjs

The Signature Series are great ones to get. Those...

The Signature Series are great ones to get. Those things are easily fixed and it could be a very nice ride..I'll tell you before everyone else does....We need pictures!!! We all love to see new...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-08, 03:59 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 223,698
Posted By brandenjs

Yeah I remembered that one had Shimano 600 on it....

Yeah I remembered that one had Shimano 600 on it. I just thought it was cool that back in the day you could have ordered it with either one. I'm sorry you missed it. I hope it went to someone who...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-08, 01:27 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 223,698
Posted By brandenjs

If you read further back in this thread you'll...

If you read further back in this thread you'll find some discussion (and pics)on what components they cam with. It looks as if you could have special ordered a Signature series with Campy parts on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-08, 09:22 AM
Replies: 534
Views: 223,698
Posted By brandenjs

In my opinion they are just as nice as some...

In my opinion they are just as nice as some Schwinns that are out there. I'm sure that might ruffle some feathers,but that's what I think. I did a century on mine last year and loved it (except for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-08, 09:53 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 223,698
Posted By brandenjs

Yep, I think I would pick it up for that..Could...

Yep, I think I would pick it up for that..Could be a great find from the sounds of the components and frame...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-08, 06:45 AM
Replies: 534
Views: 223,698
Posted By brandenjs

sounds pretty nice..what was the asking price?...

sounds pretty nice..what was the asking price? Maybe a signature series? They usually had better components than the lower end such as the Gran Tour(check my photobucket link, I've got some pics on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-08, 11:00 AM
Replies: 534
Views: 223,698
Posted By brandenjs

Sorry to hear about the wreck..What size was your...

Sorry to hear about the wreck..What size was your bike. I have a Gran Tour that I was think about getting rid of. It is a 62cm I think. It's too tall for me, It is in excellent shape (all original)....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-08, 03:39 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 223,698
Posted By brandenjs

Hey campy, Not sure if this is what you might be...

Hey campy, Not sure if this is what you might be interested in but I thought this looked pretty cool. Very clean frameset..It's a mtb frame though..
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-08, 06:30 AM
Replies: 534
Views: 223,698
Posted By brandenjs

Yes I do want someone to get her and take care of...

Yes I do want someone to get her and take care of her. It really is a nice riding bike. I have been using my Le Tour recently and it is alot better fit. I'm sure another one will come along sometime..
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-08, 03:42 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 223,698
Posted By brandenjs

I hope I don't kick myself later for doing this,...

I hope I don't kick myself later for doing this, but I just listed my Gran Tour for sale on CL. I've decided it's too big for me and I kinda need to make room in the basement. I listed it pretty high...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-08, 08:27 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 223,698
Posted By brandenjs

Here's a link to a yahoo group that has a few...

Here's a link to a yahoo group that has a few catalogs listed in the file section...You may have to join the group to get to them but it's pretty cool.....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-08, 11:36 AM
Replies: 534
Views: 223,698
Posted By brandenjs

I'm sure we could find one,but affording one...

I'm sure we could find one,but affording one would be the problem..I love IRL racing. As you can see I'm on the budget bike collection plan right now. Here's a thread I started when I saw those...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-08, 06:24 AM
Replies: 534
Views: 223,698
Posted By brandenjs

No, I wish I did. I found those on an IRL...

No, I wish I did. I found those on an IRL website. I'd love to get one of those bikes though. They were autographed by Lance and all of the drivers. Lance drove the pace car for that race also. Glad...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-08, 06:22 AM
Replies: 534
Views: 223,698
Posted By brandenjs

That looks alot like my Gran Tour. I'm wondering...

That looks alot like my Gran Tour. I'm wondering how long it will take them to come question me. I guess I'll ride one of the other bikes for awhile..Maybe I ought to take the pics of it off of my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-08, 01:47 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 223,698
Posted By brandenjs

Very nice Jim, How many trails is that going to...

Very nice Jim, How many trails is that going to see?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-08, 01:03 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 223,698
Posted By brandenjs

I'd love to see a new line of Ross' come out. A...

I'd love to see a new line of Ross' come out. A resurrection of my Gran Tour would be cool...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-08, 03:28 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 223,698
Posted By brandenjs

OK..I'll tell ya before anyone else does..We must...

OK..I'll tell ya before anyone else does..We must have pictures here...:D..I'd like to see what they are..And welcome to the forum...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-08, 01:46 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 223,698
Posted By brandenjs

The ones I have seen have had a signature on the...

The ones I have seen have had a signature on the left side chain stay..And thats the first place my LBS guy looked when he saw mine, he thought some of the Gran Tours had a signature on them...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-08, 10:17 AM
Replies: 534
Views: 223,698
Posted By brandenjs

Thanks Ranger, Ok on this thread it is required...

Thanks Ranger, Ok on this thread it is required to post pictures..I'd love to see those. I'd even like to see them in the building stages..Those bikes make my Gran Tour seem like a Walmart...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-08, 03:33 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 223,698
Posted By brandenjs

I think for the loyal owners, we should all get...

I think for the loyal owners, we should all get our own Stepper to do some product testing and reviews..:D
Just kidding..or was I ?? I just had my Gran Tour out this weekend for a nice 10 mile...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-08, 12:34 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 223,698
Posted By brandenjs

Thanks Randy, those look awesome. I'd love to...

Thanks Randy, those look awesome. I'd love to take one for a test ride. Glad to see someone from the Ross family keeping in touch with the forum, makes it more special to own one of the bikes from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-08, 03:50 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 223,698
Posted By brandenjs

Yeah..This forum is awesome. The Ross was my...

Yeah..This forum is awesome. The Ross was my first road bike ever and I just got that last summer. Now I've got three road bikes and have learned tremendous amounts of info to help me do my own...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-08, 01:03 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 223,698
Posted By brandenjs

OK..OK..I'll change it !!...:mad: Just...

OK..OK..I'll change it !!...:mad: Just kidding..T-Mar. Thanks for the info..That's alot of things I did'nt even think of..
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-08, 10:20 AM
Replies: 534
Views: 223,698
Posted By brandenjs

OK..I can take it..Thanks.. My bike shop will...

OK..I can take it..Thanks.. My bike shop will laugh at me anyway if I bring a good piece of classic cycling history to them. If it weighs more then 13lbs. they need help putting it on the bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-08, 10:03 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 223,698
Posted By brandenjs

Well that's good enough reason for me.. I don't...

Well that's good enough reason for me.. I don't have QR on the rear so I did'nt catch it.
O.K. the next pic you see of it will be right I mean left , well you know what I mean. Looks don't always ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-08, 07:00 AM
Replies: 534
Views: 223,698
Posted By brandenjs

I know I'm fairly new,but is there a right and...

I know I'm fairly new,but is there a right and wrong side and if there is why? I've always put them on that side. I am left handed but that should'nt make any difference.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-08, 12:37 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 223,698
Posted By brandenjs

Ok I'll bump with a pic... ...

Ok I'll bump with a pic...
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd262/cavedad66/Cycling/100_1427.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-08, 02:39 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 223,698
Posted By brandenjs

Yep..I'm still here. I've still got mine and I...

Yep..I'm still here. I've still got mine and I don't mind riding next to or in front of any $4000 bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-07, 06:07 AM
Replies: 534
Views: 223,698
Posted By brandenjs

Thanks for the link Andy. I know what I'm asking...

Thanks for the link Andy. I know what I'm asking for this Christmas.. I'm glad to keep the Ross name alive. My Gran Tour is my first road bike and I'm so glad I picked it up. If you know of anymore...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-07, 10:50 AM
Replies: 534
Views: 223,698
Posted By brandenjs

Yes I would love to see a picture of that..I wish...

Yes I would love to see a picture of that..I wish mine had the downtube shifters. What components does it have, and are they indexed? If you decide to go single speed let me know if you want to get...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-07, 05:51 AM
Replies: 534
Views: 223,698
Posted By brandenjs

Well you'll just have to find one and we can...

Well you'll just have to find one and we can start a Ross retro fan club...I have'nt seen any of these bikes in the C & V thread. We need to defend these classics from the "They're not good enough"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-07, 02:35 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 223,698
Posted By brandenjs

I do think it was the dinosaur on the ride, but...

I do think it was the dinosaur on the ride, but it fits my riding style. I'm a little paranoid about it doing it again. Every time I stand up to crank up a hill I think about it. I retorqued the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-07, 11:49 AM
Replies: 534
Views: 223,698
Posted By brandenjs

Al, it sounds like our bikes are almost...

Al, it sounds like our bikes are almost identical. I've got some pictures on my Photobucket site if you want to take a look and see how similar they are. I had a mishap that was the fault of my...
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