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Old 09-05-2024, 11:50 AM
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You folks are complete failures!!!
He's holding it for me. Looking at it Friday afternoon.
Friday?

No, sorry, can't do it.

Have you looked at the horoscope for Friday?
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Old 09-05-2024, 02:42 PM
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I've rode many miles on two of this model and vintage. Two of my favorites. One I currently ride in dry weather fixed. Love it in red.
Buy it, ride it!
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Old 09-05-2024, 06:48 PM
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Red might not be the right color, but changing out front tires is easy. I have ethical restrictions against arguing any further.
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Old 09-06-2024, 03:56 PM
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Bought it. It's more beautiful than advertised.
....it even came with bag of Benotto tape in green. I need to measure it and get it set up then buy some proper tires.
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Old 09-06-2024, 04:58 PM
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Sorry we failed you. Hope you can make something out of that mess.
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Old 09-06-2024, 05:02 PM
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Did some checking on the serial number. It looks to be '83 '84, which would track exactly with the 7400 group. Joe Bell paint too!
Holy crap!
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Old 09-06-2024, 05:58 PM
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Joe Bell paint too! Holy crap!
Wait. What?

Deal of the year there!

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Old 09-06-2024, 06:29 PM
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Bought it. It's more beautiful than advertised.
....it even came with bag of Benotto tape in green. I need to measure it and get it set up then buy some proper tires.
Pics............


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Old 09-06-2024, 07:04 PM
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I'm going to put some nicer tires on it and replace the saddle and post. Soon as that's done I'll post some glamour shots
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Old 09-13-2024, 11:09 AM
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A couple of photos while I clean and touch up.
Photos
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Old 09-13-2024, 12:41 PM
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Old 09-13-2024, 12:54 PM
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Heck yea. Sweet pickup!
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Old 09-13-2024, 07:11 PM
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Gonna need a new seatpost binder bolt. Any suggestions short of a Sachs?
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Old 09-13-2024, 07:46 PM
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Looks like a JB repaint, makes it even better.
Or it’s possible he was the painter for Medici
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Looks like a JB repaint, makes it even better.
Or it’s possible he was the painter for Medici
I'm thinking it's a repaint. Couldn't find any info on Bell painting for Medici. That might track with the overall condition of the bike, which is just shy of pristine. I wonder if someone was building it up for eroica or sumpin. Almost no wear on anything. I'm building it up to ride on Sundays.
Cool note .. it'll fit 28s no problem.
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