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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 04:57 PM
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Posted By merziac

He may be on his way back from Japan, not sure...

He may be on his way back from Japan, not sure when he was returning from Eroica there.

Patiently awaiting the regaling. :innocent:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 01:41 PM
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Posted By merziac

jamesdak :thumb: That's one heck of a haul,...

jamesdak

:thumb: That's one heck of a haul, very, very jelly. :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 05:54 PM
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Posted By merziac

I like the lamp idea, hardwood base, fancy or...

I like the lamp idea, hardwood base, fancy or plain, thick or thin, maybe clear plexiglass under the disc for dimension, metal or wood center and brass, banker or even Tiffany shade. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-24, 05:20 PM
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Posted By merziac

That's cool, I thought it was vaguely familiar, I...

That's cool, I thought it was vaguely familiar, I would clean it way up just like it was a dingy bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 8,823
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Posted By merziac

That awesome little holding fixture deserves a...

That awesome little holding fixture deserves a full on detail from where I'm sitting. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-24, 06:19 PM
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Posted By merziac

Well, not exactly cheap but good quality, so.... ...

Well, not exactly cheap but good quality, so....
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-24, 02:52 PM
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Posted By merziac

Very generous pay it forward from AdventureManCO....

Very generous pay it forward from AdventureManCO. :thumb:


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And recently...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-23, 02:27 PM
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Posted By merziac

:thumb: U a very lucky boy. ;)

:thumb:

U a very lucky boy. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-23, 04:39 PM
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Posted By merziac

Kinda cool bar coverings, dish soap, maybe mixed...

Kinda cool bar coverings, dish soap, maybe mixed with rubbing alcohol, magic eraser, maybe toothpaste.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-23, 01:38 PM
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Posted By merziac

So are those oval bits with the hole by the...

So are those oval bits with the hole by the nipples, reinforcements for said nipples?

Asking for a friend. :innocent:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-23, 01:22 AM
Replies: 8,823
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Posted By merziac

That's why I checked, the Competitions are...

That's why I checked, the Competitions are between these and Racers, they are also cool with the wheel guides, their arms are flatish like Racers and newer 2000's and Competitions are very similar,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-23, 03:20 PM
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Posted By merziac

Engraved like these?

Engraved like these?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-23, 01:15 PM
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Posted By merziac

These are just about my favorite brakes, one of...

These are just about my favorite brakes, one of the first high end components I ever bought when I really dove into this, I have never found a decent set at a price I could stomach, yet. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-23, 01:48 AM
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Posted By merziac

That is flippin awesome. :thumb:

That is flippin awesome. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-23, 03:20 PM
Replies: 8,823
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Posted By merziac

Wow, great score and no small miracle to find a...

Wow, great score and no small miracle to find a 1R with an intact wedge, NOS often the only way to make that happen. :twitchy:

Those 3t are my favorite stem of all time, one of the first high end...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-23, 03:48 PM
Replies: 8,823
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Posted By merziac

Yesterday, since I don't pay good attention all...

Yesterday, since I don't pay good attention all the time I miss things, at the MADE show it was sensory overload. I scored plenty of cool stickers, some Brooks swag, found the MADE edition King Cages...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-23, 09:27 PM
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Posted By merziac

Agreed, however too many well meaning folks don't...

Agreed, however too many well meaning folks don't take a beat to evaluate the situation and realize that it may it may be fully under control.

I am/have been a lifelong mech/tech/hack including...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-23, 08:23 PM
Replies: 8,823
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Posted By merziac

Tx, that is flippin awesome! :thumb: Yep...

Tx, that is flippin awesome! :thumb:

Yep OP's BS, all part of the fun. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-23, 09:14 PM
Replies: 8,823
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Posted By merziac

:wtf:Pics man, pics!

:wtf:Pics man, pics!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-23, 09:39 AM
Replies: 8,823
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Posted By merziac

Good deal, now for the test of time. ;)

Good deal, now for the test of time. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-23, 12:14 AM
Replies: 8,823
Views: 1,143,023
Posted By merziac

Jan is very proud of those pumps, says they work...

Jan is very proud of those pumps, says they work and last just as they should. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-23, 02:41 PM
Replies: 8,823
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Posted By merziac

RCMoeur :thumb: Tx!

RCMoeur

:thumb: Tx!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-23, 01:39 PM
Replies: 8,823
Views: 1,143,023
Posted By merziac

Care to share where to get this? :D

Care to share where to get this? :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-23, 01:20 PM
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Posted By merziac

Looks like a treepost holding that seat up. ;) ...

Looks like a treepost holding that seat up. ;)

Fully agree on the crank and I'm not usually a fan of all black or most VO stuff. :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-23, 01:17 PM
Replies: 8,823
Views: 1,143,023
Posted By merziac

Lights, cameras front and rear, GPS and helmet...

Lights, cameras front and rear, GPS and helmet 24/7, period. :50:

You or your people will not win the $10 million lawsuit without them no matter the laws in your state. :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-23, 12:42 PM
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Posted By merziac

It takes a village.

It takes a village.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-23, 12:12 PM
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Posted By merziac

WOW, fantastic looking frame especially with...

WOW, fantastic looking frame especially with Jack's stunning work. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-23, 09:17 AM
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Posted By merziac

His work is so good these should be for display...

His work is so good these should be for display only. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-23, 02:30 PM
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Posted By merziac

3X,175's, :thumb:

3X,175's, :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-23, 01:53 PM
Replies: 8,823
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Posted By merziac

:thumb: WOW, you one lucky boy! ;)

:thumb: WOW, you one lucky boy! ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-23, 12:43 PM
Replies: 8,823
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Posted By merziac

Not boring for the good it can do, right part for...

Not boring for the good it can do, right part for a tough, simple job. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-23, 02:36 AM
Replies: 8,823
Views: 1,143,023
Posted By merziac

Absolutely, bird in the hand and all that, a...

Absolutely, bird in the hand and all that, a lesson you learn quickly if you're serious about this. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-23, 05:03 PM
Replies: 8,823
Views: 1,143,023
Posted By merziac

:thumb: Not my thing but I do get it,...

:thumb:

Not my thing but I do get it, congrats.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-23, 05:17 PM
Replies: 8,823
Views: 1,143,023
Posted By merziac

Tx Dave, yeah I have 12 or 15 fit all pliers, I...

Tx Dave, yeah I have 12 or 15 fit all pliers, I use a piece of leather with them when it comes to that. ;)

The cap wrenches can be cocked at an angle and I may work them over to get there, unlike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-23, 01:42 AM
Replies: 8,823
Views: 1,143,023
Posted By merziac

Several things recently, Nice metal repro...

Several things recently,

Nice metal repro caps, neither the Campy or MKS wrench fit at all. I was able to get them on tight enough by hand to not be able to get them off by hand.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-23, 04:59 AM
Replies: 8,823
Views: 1,143,023
Posted By merziac

Roger M H**Y CRAP! What a haul.

Roger M

H**Y CRAP!

What a haul.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-23, 04:56 AM
Replies: 8,823
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Posted By merziac

^^^^^^ Don't know about a Shimano wrench but...

^^^^^^

Don't know about a Shimano wrench but neither my Campy or MKS work on them. :twitchy:

I was however able to get them tight enough by hand that I could not get them off by hand. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-23, 08:28 PM
Replies: 8,823
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Posted By merziac

A very good, dear friend. ;) These are the...

A very good, dear friend. ;)

These are the best in the business IMO, I have all the the major players and still only use these that I have had for almost 50 years.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-23, 04:16 PM
Replies: 8,823
Views: 1,143,023
Posted By merziac

:thumb: They are a bit futzy but can work...

:thumb:

They are a bit futzy but can work well once you get the hang of it. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-23, 03:56 PM
Replies: 8,823
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Posted By merziac

I use these at bike shows where the ground is...

I use these at bike shows where the ground is uneven/sketchy with a standard type stand on the other end, the spring loaded one holds the bike in place better for more stability with a second for a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-23, 10:09 PM
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Posted By merziac

Beware the "Kung Fu grip". ;)

Beware the "Kung Fu grip". ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-23, 02:18 PM
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Posted By merziac

Very cool. Antonio is the figuerhead at...

Very cool.

Antonio is the figuerhead at Cinelli/Columbus, etc. since selling off the company to a buying group after buying Cino out many years ago. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-22, 06:04 PM
Replies: 8,823
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Posted By merziac

As worn looking as that cassette is, they'll...

As worn looking as that cassette is, they'll probably tell you it worked just fine or it was a bait and switch.

Its funny, I've had well packed ones be gacked, ones that were just thrown in a box...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-22, 04:47 PM
Replies: 8,823
Views: 1,143,023
Posted By merziac

Nice score. ;) Looks like you're lucky the...

Nice score. ;)

Looks like you're lucky the cassette didn't saw all the way through the foam. :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-08-22, 04:34 PM
Replies: 8,823
Views: 1,143,023
Posted By merziac

The brickwork is robbing the focus, camera not...

The brickwork is robbing the focus, camera not C+V enough to care or know the difference. :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-22, 03:05 PM
Replies: 8,823
Views: 1,143,023
Posted By merziac

smontanaro Couple more observations, you...

smontanaro

Couple more observations, you have supplied info I have been casually wondering without acting upon for the cost of these, tx for ramping me up. :twitchy:

I would/will continue with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-22, 03:18 PM
Replies: 8,823
Views: 1,143,023
Posted By merziac

All thanx to the groundwork and foundation you...

All thanx to the groundwork and foundation you and so many other stalwarts laid before the rest of us got here. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-22, 02:09 PM
Replies: 8,823
Views: 1,143,023
Posted By merziac

Those are a smokin deal, I have a used set I...

Those are a smokin deal, I have a used set I wouldn't sell for what they sell for. :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-22, 03:16 PM
Replies: 8,823
Views: 1,143,023
Posted By merziac

And therein lies the rub, pretty much the same...

And therein lies the rub, pretty much the same here.

You have to have vision, obsession, forethought, luck, etc, and $$$$$$ as well as being willing to part with it.

Can be very challenging,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-22, 12:54 PM
Replies: 8,823
Views: 1,143,023
Posted By merziac

:thumb: This can be key and invaluable in...

:thumb:

This can be key and invaluable in many ways IMO.

I am always on the lookout for cool, odd, rare, eclectic, etc. parts, pieces and components, especially when cheap.

I often have a...
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