What's the most obscure part that you're still looking for?
06-23-18 | 10:54 AM
#26
What??? Only 2 wheels?
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From: Boston-ish, MA
Bikes: 72 Peugeot UO-8, 82 Peugeot TH8, 87 Bianchi Brava, 76? Masi Grand Criterium, 74 Motobecane Champion Team, 86 & 77 Gazelle champion mondial, 81? Grandis, 82? Tommasini, 83 Peugeot PF10
I've been searching for my lost youth. So far I've managed to get by without it though.
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06-23-18 | 11:02 AM
#27
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From: Concord, NC
Bikes: 1984 Bianchi Tipo Corsa, 1985 Cannondale SM600 (24/26)
Hi, I've got a 14-28 now. It's not worn out...yet....but I've been riding it a lot again and it's just a matter of time. I would really like a spare. How might we arrange something? Thanks!
06-23-18 | 11:05 AM
#28
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Well I searched long and hard for the cable adjuster for the first generation C-Record RD. They aren't vanishingly rare, but super pricey when available. I have two now.
These were sold with the Syncro I shifters since the RD was sold with friction shifters. Second gen C-Record RD had the integrated adjuster.
These were sold with the Syncro I shifters since the RD was sold with friction shifters. Second gen C-Record RD had the integrated adjuster.
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N = '96 Colnago C40, '04 Wilier Alpe D'Huez, '10 Colnago EPS, '85 Merckx Pro, '89 Merckx Century, '86 Tommasini Professional, '04 Teschner Aero FX Pro, '05 Alan Carbon Cross, '86 De Rosa Professional, '95 Gios Compact Pro, '95 Carrera Zeus, ‘81 Masi Gran Criterium, ‘81 Merckx Pro, ‘89 Cinelli Supercorsa, ‘83 Bianchi Specialissima, ‘VO Randonneur, Ritchey Breakaway Steel, Rivendell Rambouillet, Heron Randonneur, ‘92 Ciöcc Columbus EL
06-23-18 | 11:25 AM
#29
Phyllo-buster
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From: Nova Scotia
Bikes: roadsters, club bikes, fixed and classic
150 mm (or less) quality vintage cranks with rings. TA, Campy are the likely candidates. I can't spin longer.
Saw some Campy 3 pin Gran Sport cranks at $450...bah. Like these https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Campagnolo-G...gAAOSwPbtaclGX
Saw some Campy 3 pin Gran Sport cranks at $450...bah. Like these https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Campagnolo-G...gAAOSwPbtaclGX
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06-23-18 | 11:31 AM
#30
Bianchi Goddess
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Shady Pines Retirement Fort Wayne, In
Bikes: Too many to list here check my signature.
172.5 Victory crankset
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06-23-18 | 11:52 AM
#31
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Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Berkeley, CA
Bikes: 72 Cilo Pacer, 72 Gitane GT, 72 Peugeot PX10, 73 Speedwell Ti,l, 75 Peugeot PR-10L, 80 Colnago Super, 81 Zinn, 85 ALAN Cross, 85 De Rosa Pro, 86 Look 753, 86 Look KG86, 89 Parkpre Team, 90 Parkpre Team MTB, 90 Merlin
06-23-18 | 01:06 PM
#32
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From: Seattle area
Bikes: Bikes??? Thought this was social media?!?
the ability to pursue youthful exuberance with vigor regularly (or was it - daily?)
Maybe the same meaning as pursuing a lost youth.
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06-23-18 | 02:31 PM
#33
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From: Point Reyes Station, California
Bikes: Indeed!
06-23-18 | 02:44 PM
#34
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From: PDX
Bikes: Merz x 5 + Specialized Merz Allez x 2, Strawberry/Newlands/DiNucci/Ti x3, Gordon, Fuso/Moulton x2, Bornstein, Paisley,1958-74 Paramounts x3, 3rensho, 74 Moto TC, 73-78 Raleigh Pro's x5, Marinoni x2, 1960 Cinelli SC, 1980 Bianchi SC, PX-10 X 2
My list just keeps growing as I find more bikes that need more unobtanium. 
Cinelli steel road stem, with badge of course, or not. Oh and a headbadge too.
Magistroni steel cottered spindle for 74mm BB with cups, or not.
Stronglight Competition steel crankset with complete BB.
50's Schwinn or other drop bars.
Oldschool Campy Record triple chainring mounting bolts.
For starters, all at reasonable $$$$$
Cinelli steel road stem, with badge of course, or not. Oh and a headbadge too.
Magistroni steel cottered spindle for 74mm BB with cups, or not.
Stronglight Competition steel crankset with complete BB.
50's Schwinn or other drop bars.
Oldschool Campy Record triple chainring mounting bolts.
For starters, all at reasonable $$$$$
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06-23-18 | 03:07 PM
#35
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From: Adelaide, Australia
Little rubber caps for the DC Royal Gran Compe brake nuts. I think I could fake 'em with some black modelling clay, but someone would make millions making repops (not).
Small Parts Service Parts for Dia Compe Gran Compe Superbe Calipers Royal Gran Compe Sidepull Brakes at Yellow Jersey
Small Parts Service Parts for Dia Compe Gran Compe Superbe Calipers Royal Gran Compe Sidepull Brakes at Yellow Jersey
these any good?
NOS Dia-Compe Aero Gran Compe GC55.12 bicycle brake caliper pivot dress up cone nut (EACH) CHROME (NOS!)
finishing touches are satisfying
on this
Bob's Vinco - Australian Cycling Forums - Bicycles Network Australia
which will be out on the road in an hour from now.
06-23-18 | 04:29 PM
#36
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Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Petaluma, CA
Bikes: too many
Mafac brake lever adjuster
Molette de tension cocottes
I haven't purchased this part from them, but a direct purchase of a couple of pairs of brake hoods from them went smoothly.
Also- note their new repro Universal 61/68 brake hoods.
06-23-18 | 04:53 PM
#37
For years I've had a standing eBay search for an older Simplex dropout. I only need the rear, drive side. I have a vintage English frame with those, and the DS one was cracked and has been brazed. I'd rather get the dropout replaced with a NOS one:
I would like one with the fender eyelet, but could do without and braze one on. Mine is like the black-and-white image, without a derailleur hanger.
I also would like to find a rather late Maillard 600 high-flange rear hub, 36H, to match a NOS front that I bought a long time ago, thinking a rear would eventually come along. What I need is the one in the foreground.
I would like one with the fender eyelet, but could do without and braze one on. Mine is like the black-and-white image, without a derailleur hanger.
I also would like to find a rather late Maillard 600 high-flange rear hub, 36H, to match a NOS front that I bought a long time ago, thinking a rear would eventually come along. What I need is the one in the foreground.
06-23-18 | 05:15 PM
#38
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From: San Francisco
Bikes: '68 Raleigh Suberbe, '92 (German) Centurion Equipe, '85 Schwinn Peloton, 1983ish Zunow Road Racer project, '69 Squanch Super Tourer, 1980 Bianchi Super Corsa, '82 Austro-Daimler Vent Noir, '89 Miyata 914 project, 1982ish Bianchi Rallye
these any good?
NOS Dia-Compe Aero Gran Compe GC55.12 bicycle brake caliper pivot dress up cone nut (EACH) CHROME (NOS!)
finishing touches are satisfying
on this
Bob's Vinco - Australian Cycling Forums - Bicycles Network Australia
which will be out on the road in an hour from now.
NOS Dia-Compe Aero Gran Compe GC55.12 bicycle brake caliper pivot dress up cone nut (EACH) CHROME (NOS!)
finishing touches are satisfying
on this
Bob's Vinco - Australian Cycling Forums - Bicycles Network Australia
which will be out on the road in an hour from now.
06-23-18 | 05:21 PM
#39
What happened?
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From: Around here somewhere
Bikes: 3 Rollfasts, 3 Schwinns, a Shelby and a Higgins Flightliner in a pear tree!
The green numbered slips with dead US statesman that go in the tri-fold pocket carrier I use when I get stuff for anything, not just my bikes.
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06-23-18 | 06:23 PM
#40
Bikes are okay, I guess.
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From: Richmond, Virginia
Bikes: Waterford Paramount Touring, Raleigh Sports 3-speeds in M23 & L23, Schwinn Cimarron oddball build, Marin Palisades Trail dropbar conversion, Nishiki Cresta GT, Jeunet mixte
PM me your contact info and I'll let you know what I find but, as I said, stuff is stashed all over and if I have six freewheels they're likely in eight different places so it might take me a while.
06-23-18 | 06:44 PM
#41
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From: Berkeley CA
Bikes: 1981 Ron Cooper, 1974 Cinelli Speciale Corsa, 1975 Alex Singer, 2000 Gary Fisher Sugar 1, 1986 Miyata 710, 1982 Raleigh "International", 1985 Trek 720
As far as parts are concerned, I need a drop bolt for a nutted rear Campy brake caliper. Seems like there were plenty around back in the day but right now there seems to be only one available on the internets and it's in Poland.
06-23-18 | 06:47 PM
#42
Bikes are okay, I guess.
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From: Richmond, Virginia
Bikes: Waterford Paramount Touring, Raleigh Sports 3-speeds in M23 & L23, Schwinn Cimarron oddball build, Marin Palisades Trail dropbar conversion, Nishiki Cresta GT, Jeunet mixte
Y'know, being addicted to collecting bike junk is a terrible thing. Take, for example, this little parcel I got from a shop that was closing back in about 1989. I actually owned a Peugeot with Mafac levers on it at the time but it's been gone for years now, yet these remain.
06-23-18 | 07:32 PM
#43
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From: Toronto, Ontario
I get on kicks where I get obsessed about some dorky part. Sometimes it'll be for one of my ridiculous "secret plans" that never actually come to fruition. (IE: building up my Trek 400 in early 90s Superbe Pro, or all 6400). Sometimes it's a matter of hunting something down- not being able to find a clean one- getting a beat up one... then finding a really obnoxiously overpriced clean one- then I have 2 but I'm reluctant to get rid of one...
Unfortunately, even if I wanted to sell some of the "treasures" I've accumulated- I seem to be the only one who's either interested, or is interested in paying as much as I was at the time I acquired it...
Unfortunately, even if I wanted to sell some of the "treasures" I've accumulated- I seem to be the only one who's either interested, or is interested in paying as much as I was at the time I acquired it...
06-23-18 | 08:56 PM
#44
Extraordinary Magnitude
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From: Waukesha WI
Bikes: 1978 Trek TX700; 1978/79 Trek 736; 1984 Specialized Stumpjumper Sport; 1984 Schwinn Voyageur SP; 1985 Trek 620; 1985 Trek 720; 1986 Trek 400 Elance; 1987 Schwinn High Sierra; 1990 Miyata 1000LT
I understand for a show piece- but no one's going to see if you've got a Suntour or Sunrace FW on unless they're REALLY looking.
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Commence to jigglin’ huh?!?!
"But hey, always love to hear from opinionated amateurs." -says some guy to Mr. Marshall.
Commence to jigglin’ huh?!?!
"But hey, always love to hear from opinionated amateurs." -says some guy to Mr. Marshall.
06-24-18 | 05:49 AM
#46
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From: Concord, NC
Bikes: 1984 Bianchi Tipo Corsa, 1985 Cannondale SM600 (24/26)
I might have to reconsider.
Now, does anyone know how I can replace my Bianchi's Regina SL Hollow-pin chain for under $10.00
06-24-18 | 07:28 AM
#47
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From: Waukesha WI
Bikes: 1978 Trek TX700; 1978/79 Trek 736; 1984 Specialized Stumpjumper Sport; 1984 Schwinn Voyageur SP; 1985 Trek 620; 1985 Trek 720; 1986 Trek 400 Elance; 1987 Schwinn High Sierra; 1990 Miyata 1000LT
That's true. I kind of wanted to keep the old Suntour group together and my pro-Suntour "prejudices" led me to believe that an old Suntour FW would be better quality than a new Sunrace.
I might have to reconsider.
Now, does anyone know how I can replace my Bianchi's Regina SL Hollow-pin chain for under $10.00
I might have to reconsider.
Now, does anyone know how I can replace my Bianchi's Regina SL Hollow-pin chain for under $10.00
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Commence to jigglin’ huh?!?!
"But hey, always love to hear from opinionated amateurs." -says some guy to Mr. Marshall.
Commence to jigglin’ huh?!?!
"But hey, always love to hear from opinionated amateurs." -says some guy to Mr. Marshall.
06-24-18 | 08:01 AM
#49
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From: Seattle area
Bikes: Bikes??? Thought this was social media?!?
Rustines sells a repop of this part:
Molette de tension cocottes
I haven't purchased this part from them, but a direct purchase of a couple of pairs of brake hoods from them went smoothly.
Also- note their new repro Universal 61/68 brake hoods.
Molette de tension cocottes
I haven't purchased this part from them, but a direct purchase of a couple of pairs of brake hoods from them went smoothly.
Also- note their new repro Universal 61/68 brake hoods.
edit: Going to the Rustines' site, I find it...… interesting..... that there no English translation. ?Viva le France?
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