[CR]WTB: Araya 27" wheelset w/eyelets

(Example: Framebuilders:Masi)

Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 10:19:45 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
From: "Michael A. Hendricks" <mhendricks40@earthlink.net>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: [CR]WTB: Araya 27" wheelset w/eyelets

I need a Araya 27" wheelset that has eyelets on the rims for a 70's Nishiki "Competition." I believe that these came on this bike originally but not sure of that but would like to stay with a Japanese wheelset. Currently have a mismatched wheelset with front rim being a 27" SC "Competition" with a gold Gentleman label and the rear rim a 700cc SC "Red Label" with a gold Gentleman label. Hubs are Normandy and Shimano 600. Any help would be appreciated.

Michael Hendricks San Jose, Ca.

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Today's Topics:

1. Re: new member (Raymond Dobbins) 2. Eddy Merckx Dream Bike 3. Velo Rendezvous '05 Entrants and Their Bikes... (Chuck Schmidt) 4. Re: Steerers and stems on bikes in Golden Age of Bicycles (Jan Heine) 5. SUPER CHAMPION LABELS (Bob Freitas) 6. Re: a belated intro (Kendra Coatney) 7. Velo-Rendezvous Questions (Kendra Coatney) 8. Toronto bike shop recommendations (Terry McClintock) 9. Re: a belated intro (Ted E. Baer) 10. WTB: 1st Gen. DA headset (kim klakow) 11. 2005 Eroica (Edward Albert) 12. tire tube patch adhesive 13. RE: SUPER CHAMPION LABELS (James M. Kerr) 14. international travelers: help me with my plea! (r garni) 15. Ride comfort of high flange hubs (Curtis Moran) 16. eBay Marinoni question (David Bilenkey)

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Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 18:25:07 -0700 (PDT) From: Raymond Dobbins <raydobbins2003@yahoo.com> To: Erik Olsson <sparklinglime@mac.com>, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Subject: Re: [CR]new member Message-ID: <20050909012507.37078.qmail@web60416.mail.yahoo.com> In-Reply-To: <13735385.1126221156690.JavaMail.sparklinglime@mac.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Precedence: list Message: 1

hi eric,

welcome to the list. say, is your dream bike fair game to those of us who don't live in rochester? just kidding! but i think rod's advice of buying it on lay-away is an excellent idea. it's worth a try, because even if no one from the list poaches it, this could easily turn into your "the one that got away" story. you ride by the shop everyday, so we expect a report tomorrow on the shop's response to your offer, ok?

good luck,

ray dobbins
miami florida


--- Erik Olsson wrote:


> Hello- I'm new to Classic Rendezvous and the wonderful world of
> classic
> lightweights. I'll tell you a little bit about myself and how I came
> to ap
> preciate these steel beauties. My name is Erik Olsson, I'm from
> Rochester,
> New York USA. It all began this past April when the left rear wheel
> fell of
> f of my car, and I found myself without transportation. I went down
> to my l
> ocal bike shop and bought a used 1988 Trek 400 for $175. Not a bad
> deal as
> it is in good condition with all original components. I subsequently
> fell i
> n love with it. Now, obviously a 1988 bike won't qualify for Classic
> Rendez
> vous but it didn't take long for me to realize that there was a whole
> world
> of bicycling appreciation out there and that I was just scratching
> the sur
> face. Since then I sold my car for $1000 to buy a 1985 Gios*torino
> "Pro" in
> near mint condition with a Shimano Dura-Ace group, Cinelli stem and
> bars,
> Selle Italia Turbo saddle, and Mavic G40 rims. Still however, a 1985
> is not
> a 1983. I am currently obsessed with trying to scrape together
> enough mone
> y to buy a GEORGEOUS pearl white N.R. Eddy Merckx in excellent
> condition th
> ey've had at the same bike shop for a couple of years. Its an older
> Merckx,
> '80 or '81 (old style branding with underlining Y and M), but it'll
> be a w
> hile before I can make that happen. I ride by that shop window almost
> every
> day to see if its still there. It would be a crime if someone buys
> it on a
> whim to save a couple hundred dollars off of what they really want.
> It des
> erves to be with someone who would prefer to store it in thier
> bedroom rath
> er than in thier garage. (If anyone in Rochester is reading this
> please don
> 't find it and break my heart). Its funny how my appreciation for
> these fin
> ely crafted machines deepens and goes forward as thier date of
> manufacture
> goes back in time. I've found cycling to be incredibly invigorating
> and ref
> reshing. Someone pointed out to me that the latin root of the word
> "respira
> te" is shared by the latin root of the word "spirit" which makes
> sense to m
> e. For me cycling is like a meditation. My guess is that the Italians
> picke
> d up on that spiritual connection when they perfected thier
> frame-building
> techniques. Anyway, right now I'm having trouble finding pictures of
> those
> older Merckx frames online. The one at CR is beautiful with those
> chrome lu
> gs. Also, maybe I'll pose a question- Does anyone know of a different
> onlin
> e marketplace for purchasing classic lightweights besides eBay? They
> have g
> reat stuff but I'm getting a little sick of logging on to that site
> for bro
> wsing. Looking forward participating in this forum -Erik Olsson
> Rochester,
> New York USA
> _______________________________________________
>

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Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 18:59:42 -0700 (PDT) From: thteach@sonic.net To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Subject: [CR]Eddy Merckx Dream Bike Message-ID: <18335.65.164.244.237.1126231182.squirrel@webmail.sonic.net> Content-Type: text/plain;charset=iso-8859-1 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Precedence: list Message: 2

My suggestion is to go down to that bike shop and talk to the owner about a "lay-a-way" or installment plan. Put a deposit on your dream bike and let them hold it until you've save enough. Do this tomorrow.

I didn't do that. I went into my LBS many times one year oogling my dream bike trying to save the cash to buy it. The week that I went in to put down some cash - it was gone. I missed out by one week. I haven't seen another one since. The loss reaction was severe. I'm still not totally over it.

By the way, I share your interest and desire to have a white/red, early 80's Eddy Merckx. In case we're the same size (62cm?), I'm on the west coast. I'll leave you and your LBS alone. Good Luck.

Todd Teachout Hercules, CA

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Date: Thu, 08 Sep 2005 19:52:05 -0800 From: Chuck Schmidt <chuckschmidt@earthlink.net> To: Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Subject: [CR]Velo Rendezvous '05 Entrants and Their Bikes... Message-ID: <432106BB.44C800B9@earthlink.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Precedence: list Reply-To: chuckschmidt@earthlink.net Message: 3

Revised listing...

Velo Retro web site: http://www.velo-retro.com

Velo Rendezvous '05 web page: http://www.velo-retro.com/vr.html

List of Entrants and Their Bikes: http://www.velo-retro.com/vrEntrants.html

Let me know what bikes you plan to bring...

Chuck Schmidt South Pasadena, Southern California

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Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 20:02:20 -0700 From: Jan Heine <heine93@earthlink.net> To: Geoff Duke <G.Duke@civenv.unimelb.edu.au>, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Subject: Re: [CR]Steerers and stems on bikes in Golden Age of Bicycles Message-ID: <a05210680bf46aa7dc9de@[66.167.49.80]> In-Reply-To: <4.2.0.58.20050909102119.009fd600@mailhost.civag.unimelb.edu.au> References: <4.2.0.58.20050909102119.009fd600@mailhost.civag.unimelb.edu.au> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" ; format="flowed" MIME-Version: 1.0 Precedence: list Message: 4

They brazed a piece of tubing into the steerer, with the OD of the tube being the ID of the steerer (in this case, 22.0 mm). That tube had relatively thick walls, maybe 1.5 or 2 mm. Then the stem clamped onto that. No failures at all, even on tandems. The headset was a standard threaded unit.

Clamp-on stems have got a bad rap for not being adjustable, but if it's a custom bike for an experienced rider, I don't see the need for an adjustable stem. In fact, some of the bikes in the book don't even have adjustable seatposts. That could be a problem if the saddle wears out and the replacement builds taller or shorter...

Regarding Alan's comment on the stems, there are all kinds of custom stems. The Singer stems are even slimmer than a Cinelli. The Herse stem looks clunky in profile, but in real life, you appreciate how sculpted it is, and how little aluminum there is. Despite its beefy sideview, an Herse stem is a bit lighter than an alloy Cinelli stem of the same length...

Jan Heine, Seattle Editor/Publisher Vintage Bicycle Quarterly c/o Il Vecchio Bicycles 140 Lakeside Ave, Ste. C Seattle WA 98122 http://www.vintagebicyclepress.com


>Drooling over Jan Heine's great book The Golden Age of Bicycles I
>noticed that some of these constructors used clamp on head-stems
>over threaded fork steerers.Did they strengthen the steerers or was
>there a high rate of failure at this point ? Clamping a steerer in
>this way over steerers that I have seen does not seem like a very
>good idea given the wall thickness left below the root of the thread.
>Geoff Duke Melbourne Australia

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Date: Thu, 08 Sep 2005 20:25:54 -0700 From: Bob Freitas <freitas1@pacbell.net> To: CLASSIC RENDEZVOUS <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org> Subject: [CR]SUPER CHAMPION LABELS Message-ID: <432100C2.705@pacbell.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Precedence: list Message: 5

I have a pair of SC rims (narrow clinchers) that have a blue label but are 700C.I had always thought blue labels denoted 27". any info greatly appreciated BOB FREITAS MILL VALLEY,CA

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Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 20:35:46 -0700 From: Kendra Coatney <masi3vgirl@gmail.com> To: "Oldtrikerider@aol.com" <Oldtrikerider@aol.com> Cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Subject: Re: [CR]a belated intro Message-ID: <f6a5a5da050908203575dcabb9@mail.gmail.com> In-Reply-To: <210.8603ac0.304edceb@aol.com> References: <210.8603ac0.304edceb@aol.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 MIME-Version: 1.0 Precedence: list Reply-To: masi3vgirl@gmail.com Message: 6

My incentive for riding was avoiding police and being "safe" getting home drunk. I got the riding bug from one of my very best friends (Starla) who was a bike messenger. She encouraged me and me being a massage therapist, offered massage in exchange for bike parts. Within two weeks I was rolling on a piece of crap aluminum Diamond Back road bike that didn't really fit me. I rode that bike the last four plus years until my Masi (that I bought from Starla who opted for her Davidson instead) magically came together a couple months ago. That old Diamond Back came in very handy when I got into trouble with the law in February 2004 and I lost my license for a bit. I am young (26) and still learning my lessons. I have been better the last 16 months though (clean and sober now) and stopped cussing out cops (I was an honery drunk). Now my Masi is at Elliott Bay Bicycles ("the Hospital") needing some MAJOR work after being hit by a van last week. I am now bikeless and depressed. I sold my project Peugeot so I could buy dog food and am now looking for something cheap to get me through until the insurance battle is over. I digress...sorry for the bit of venting. Just bored here hoping to not get fat from inactivity.

I look forward to other's stories of how they got into biking!

Kendra "Bikeless In Seattle" Coatney Washington State

On 9/6/05, Oldtrikerider@aol.com <Oldtrikerider@aol.com> wrote:
> Hi, Phil. I, too, found myself in trouble with the state (Colorado) mot or
> vehicle Department. So I purchased my first ten-speed, a Schwinn Varsit y and
> began to ride to work. Four months and 30 pounds later I bought a Gitan e
> Tour de France, the first of two TdF's. Since I am reluctant to replace what
> already works, I gradually found myself owning a few old, I mean vintage , bikes.
> How many others on the CR list were encouraged to opt for alternative
> transportation, i.e., the bicycle?
>
> Paul Patzkowsky
> Longmont, Colorado
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> ------------------------------

Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 21:06:51 -0700 From: Kendra Coatney <masi3vgirl@gmail.com> To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Subject: [CR]Velo-Rendezvous Questions Message-ID: <f6a5a5da0509082106142585c1@mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 MIME-Version: 1.0 Precedence: list Reply-To: masi3vgirl@gmail.com Message: 7

I am trying to figure out if I can scrape together enough money to get to the VR. Any listers know of any hostels in/around Pasadena? Also, I won't have a bike (and I don't know if my knee will be healed enough to ride by then). Will I be alright without bringing a bike? This would be my first VR and I would love to meet some of you, learn as much as I can and see some sweet classics!! Any information is appreciated! Thank you,

Kendra Coatney Seattle, WA ------------------------------

Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 21:58:51 -0700 From: "Terry McClintock" <terry.mcclintock@worldnet.att.net> To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org> Subject: [CR]Toronto bike shop recommendations Message-ID: <001001c5b4fb$2cc92d60$369f480c@mcclintock> Content-Type: text/plain;charset="iso-8859-1" MIME-Version: 1.0 Precedence: list Message: 8

Can anyone recommend a bike shop in the Toronto area, preferably near Mississauga or Islington? I bought a bike and need to arrange shipping through a shop there.

Thanks, Terry McClintock San Anselmo, CA

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Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 22:16:03 -0700 (PDT) From: "Ted E. Baer" <wickedsky@sbcglobal.net> To: masi3vgirl@gmail.com, "Oldtrikerider@aol.com" <Oldtrikerider@aol.com>, Erik Olsson <sparklinglime@mac.com> Cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Subject: Re: [CR]a belated intro Message-ID: <20050909051603.73187.qmail@web80605.mail.yahoo.com> In-Reply-To: <f6a5a5da050908203575dcabb9@mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Precedence: list Message: 9

Welcome to CR Erik and Kendra!

Eric: The left rear wheel fell off of your car? Hope you weren't injured. That reminds me of a story of when I was working as an Auto Mechanic's Helper at a local gas station right after I graduated High School.

At the time, everyone was going off to college and taking life seriously while I was sitting around with my thumb up my rear end. Anyhow, I was the guy who did all of the grunt work in the shop (oil changes, lube jobs, clutch jobs, tire changes, etc.)

One day this old lady pulled up in with this big ol' Cadillac from the 70's with a right rear flat tire. I jacked her up (the car,) removed a panel that hid half of the wheel, and then removed the lug nuts. I pulled the wheel off and found a nail in the tire which I quickly patched. I aired the tire back up and "hung" it on the lug bolts and threaded each lug nut on one full turn. I had the pneumatic lug tool in my hand and was just about to zap the lug nuts back on when I was called upon to write up a service ticket for a customer who was bringing his car in for a vacuum leak. I could see the elderly woman getting stressed at how long it was taking me to deal with this guy. On my way from the service writing station back to her car I ran and jumped every two steps (tucking my head during the jumps) as if I were "jumping through hoops" for her. I slammed the big hub-cap back onto her wheel, let the jack down and said, "Here ya go!" The big Eldorado sat idling while she paid the cashier who was seated behind bullet-proof glass smoking a Winston cigarette.

As she was pulling away, I heard all this strange metallic noise coupled with creaking and rumbling. She didn't even get out of the lot before the wheel buckled, tore the Cadillac wheel-well housing from the body and basically folded outward. The woman saw everything and was enraged to say the least. "Did I remember to tighten the lug nuts?," I thought to myself. It did not help matters that I was stoned out of my mind on good green bud which I had smoked before work. I saw my boss and the head Mechanic come running toward me. The boss verbally assaulted me and then demanded that I go get a floor jack. Once the car was elevated, the wheel kind of swung back and forth. I pulled the hub cap off and found three of the studs that hold (held) the wheel to the lugs had broken; the broken pieces fell to the ground. That was the only time I had a job wherein the boss begged me to quit!

But it doesn't stop there.

One day I was going to Berkeley and had to take the Dumbarton bridge to get there. Some guy in a VW Jetta was about 7 cars ahead of me and to the right. He had one of those cheap bicycle racks where the front wheel is pulled off and placed on a thing that looks like a flimsy fork. There are some people who can't stomach removing the wheel and putting the bicycle INSIDE the car; they have to "show-boat" their toys. Well this guy had a Masi Gran Criterium, very nice indeed. Well, this guy forgot to tighten the QR because the wheel flew out of the rack, hit the second car behind it (inflated rubber tire dead-on the top of the car) and went right over the rail of the bridge into the Bay.

Kendra, I have tried to discuss bicycle parts with the masseuses I frequent, (I mean visit,) but they really don't care. I have offered parts, bicycles, bicycle repair, but they only seem to be interested in shoes and fancy cars. One time I brought pizza and ate it with all the girls in the lounge before disappearing into one of those dark dimly red-lit rooms with the mirrors on the ceiling. I came out of there less $140.00. I encouraged them to run a "Pat Robertson Special," but they said it would be bad for business as they didn't want to charge "$700" for a massage.

I would also ask these women if they knew anyone selling bicycles or had any family members with old racers. One woman saved an old Peugeot checkered flag (I think they were tied to the brake cables as selling decor back in the 60's and 70's.) I sold it on eBay of course.

I too am fat from inactivity. I just took myself off of Zoloft and I actually feel 10 times better. Maybe I'll stop sleeping all day and see what life has to offer?

Ted E. Baer Palo Alto, CA

+++++++++++++++++++++++++ "Out of the rubbles of Trent Lott's house -- he's lost his entire house -- there's going to be a fantastic house. And I'm looking forward to sitting on the porch." George Bush 7-2-05 +++++++++++++++++++++++++


--- Kendra Coatney wrote:


> My incentive for riding was avoiding police and
> being "safe" getting
> home drunk. I got the riding bug from one of my
> very best friends
> (Starla) who was a bike messenger. She encouraged
> me and me being a
> massage therapist, offered massage in exchange for
> bike parts. Within
> two weeks I was rolling on a piece of crap aluminum
> Diamond Back road
> bike that didn't really fit me. I rode that bike
> the last four plus
> years until my Masi (that I bought from Starla who
> opted for her
> Davidson instead) magically came together a couple
> months ago.
> That old Diamond Back came in very handy when I got
> into trouble with
> the law in February 2004 and I lost my license for a
> bit. I am young
> (26) and still learning my lessons. I have been
> better the last 16
> months though (clean and sober now) and stopped
> cussing out cops (I
> was an honery drunk).
> Now my Masi is at Elliott Bay Bicycles ("the
> Hospital") needing some
> MAJOR work after being hit by a van last week.
> I am now bikeless and depressed. I sold my project
> Peugeot so I could
> buy dog food and am now looking for something cheap
> to get me through
> until the insurance battle is over.
> I digress...sorry for the bit of venting. Just
> bored here hoping to
> not get fat from inactivity.
>
> I look forward to other's stories of how they got
> into biking!
>
> Kendra "Bikeless In Seattle" Coatney
> Washington State
>
>
>
>
>
> On 9/6/05, Oldtrikerider@aol.com
> <Oldtrikerider@aol.com> wrote:
> > Hi, Phil. I, too, found myself in trouble with
> the state (Colorado) mot
> or
> > vehicle Department. So I purchased my first
> ten-speed, a Schwinn Varsit
> y and
> > began to ride to work. Four months and 30 pounds
> later I bought a Gitan
> e
> > Tour de France, the first of two TdF's. Since I
> am reluctant to replace
> what
> > already works, I gradually found myself owning a
> few old, I mean vintage
> , bikes.
> > How many others on the CR list were encouraged
> to opt for alternative
> > transportation, i.e., the bicycle?
> >
> > Paul Patzkowsky
> > Longmont, Colorado
> >
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Classicrendezvous mailing list
> > Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
> >
> http://www.bikelist.org/mailman/listinfo/classicrendezvous
> >
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Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 12:43:34 +0200 (MEST) From: "kim klakow" <Akimbo71@gmx.net> To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Subject: [CR]WTB: 1st Gen. DA headset Message-ID: <7075.1126262614@www7.gmx.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Precedence: list Message: 10

... would take a 2nd Gen. if it's good. Contact off list, please.

thnx, kim

-- Kim Klakow

Diplom Grafik Designer Akimbo71@gmx.net +49172-1786481 Berlin - Germany

GMX DSL = Maximale Leistung zum minimalen Preis! 2000 MB nur 2,99, Flatrate ab 4,99 Euro/Monat: http://www.gmx.net/de/go/dsl ------------------------------

Date: Fri, 09 Sep 2005 07:09:55 -0400 From: Edward Albert <ealbert@bellatlantic.net> To: Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Subject: [CR]2005 Eroica Message-ID: <43216D83.7080505@bellatlantic.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Precedence: list Message: 11

CR listers. The Italian Eroica ride for vintage bikes is coming up on October2nd. The day before there is registration and an exquisite bike exhibition in the school gym in the start town of Gaole in Chianti. As many of you know I will be riding a tour that week centered around vintage bikes but would love to meet and hang with as many of you from the list who are planning to be there. Our group (Due Cani Tours) will be at the exhibition on Saturday morning of the 1st and then are planning to ride the 130 km distance ride on Sunday. Hope check in to ride around 7:00 AM. If anyone has any interest in riding with us or just meeting up for some oogling at bikes and some food on Saturday please let me know and we can try to coordinate. For those of you who have not done the ride itself......it is nice to have friends around in case of breakdowns etc. in that there are no support vehicles allowed on the course. Contact me off list if you have any interest and try to get some mile in your legs before you do this ride regardless. Best Edward Albert Chappaqua, NY

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Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 07:23:38 EDT From: Oldtrikerider@aol.com To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Subject: [CR]tire tube patch adhesive Message-ID: <d7.2d27a0b6.3052caba@aol.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Precedence: list Message: 12

I've been successfully repairing tubes for 35 years and now the patches don't want to stick. Can the adhesive in the Rema patch kits lose it's effectiveness? TIA

Paul Patzkowsky Longmont, Colorado

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Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 08:35:25 -0400 From: "James M. Kerr" <jimkerr@pinelink.org> To: "'Bob Freitas'" <freitas1@pacbell.net>, "'CLASSIC RENDEZVOUS'" <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org> Subject: RE: [CR]SUPER CHAMPION LABELS Message-ID: <MONKEYFOODAPNXRPmca00000231@monkeyfood.nt.phred.org> In-Reply-To: <432100C2.705@pacbell.net> Content-Type: text/plain;charset="us-ascii" MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Precedence: list Message: 13

Bob,

I am looking at a well used Super Champion "Competition" wheels that are Blue label and are 700C.

I have another pair of Super Champion "Competition" "Gentleman" wheels with Blue SC label and Gold Gentleman label. These are 27".

Both of the sets were built by me in the mid 70's.

??

Jim Kerr Oriental, NC

-----Original Message----- From: classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org [mailto:classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org] On Behalf Of Bob Freitas Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 11:26 PM To: CLASSIC RENDEZVOUS Subject: [CR]SUPER CHAMPION LABELS

I have a pair of SC rims (narrow clinchers) that have a blue label but are 700C.I had always thought blue labels denoted 27". any info greatly appreciated BOB FREITAS MILL VALLEY,CA

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Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 05:55:44 -0700 (PDT) From: r garni <crispyflotilla@yahoo.com> To: Jan Heine <heine93@earthlink.net>, Geoff Duke <G.Duke@civenv.unimelb.edu.au>, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Subject: [CR]international travelers: help me with my plea! Message-ID: <20050909125544.11313.qmail@web33108.mail.mud.yahoo.com> In-Reply-To: <a05210680bf46aa7dc9de@[66.167.49.80]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Precedence: list Message: 14

Hello Everyone!

My son Linus is going to study this year in Strasbourg, France. He has been a bicycle mechanic for about 6 years now (at the tender of age of 21 presently) and so naturally he wants to take the Medici (does anyone remember the "Not today, James--I will take the Medici" ad from days of yore, talking to the butler, choosing the Medici over the Rolls?) Anyway, that's another discussion...

What Linus needs now is any help he can get about sending the bike as well as another, unspeakably off-topic bike to France. This includes any help about airlines (he is taking British Airways to Heathrow, then Paris) and then from Paris to Strasbourg by train.

If any of the cool jet-setters among you have done something like this, have any travel/packing/general advice at all (other than "God help you" which was always my mom's advice) both Linus and I would be very very appreciative!

Thanks again!

Ricky Garni Carrboro "The Paris of the Piedmont" (Honestly, they say that here. Kinda funny, when you look at it. Carrboro, I mean.)

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Date: Fri, 09 Sep 2005 06:33:07 -0700 From: "Curtis Moran" <cmoran@accoes.com> To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org> Subject: [CR]Ride comfort of high flange hubs Message-ID: <s3212caa.082@mail4.accoair.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Precedence: list Message: 15

Try a pair of continental 27 x 1 1/4" ultra gatorskin tires. They do not have the tan gumwall look you might prefer, otherwise they are one of the best tires I have ever ridden and are mounted on all four of my paramount tourers, with thousands of miles of smiles.

Curly Moran Lancaster, CA ------------------------------

Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 09:34:38 -0400 From: "David Bilenkey" <dbilenkey@sympatico.ca> To: <Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org> Subject: [CR]eBay Marinoni question Message-ID: <000701c5b543$39acf640$b500a8c0@david372aca8f1> Content-Type: text/plain;charset="us-ascii" MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Precedence: list Reply-To: dbilenkey@sympatico.ca Message: 16

Folks,

I have a good number of Marinonis and I'm pretty sure on the history, Marinoni started in '75 IIRC, and the Campagnolo 2 hole Porta Catena came about between '76 and '77 right? So this auction:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7181280799

Has got to be for a frame from somewhere about 1978 or so, no way it's a '73. Anyone have any thoughts on the matter? A good deal at the present price if it fits you.

David -- David "Marinonis are Us" Bilenkey Ottawa, Ontario, Canada dbilenkey@sympatico.ca

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