Hi all:
We are back! While many were getting ready for Dales ''BIG POW WOW! we were in Anglet of Southern France preparing these goodies for transportation. Now why did we have to do our own packing job?? Well lets say for the price we were getting these goods for they were in no way going to do much in the way of packing. About a 3rd of the way through it became cristal clear that that we were looking at more than we were planning on, so off to plan ''B''!.....Stuff the rim boxes!.....................No room and no more time so the Legnano frames and Detto shoes will have to wait for another time........Another big trip in the makings?...............Looks like it!
Anyway, we had a great time hanging out and talking with the Former team Manager and sponser of Ocana, Henri Labadie! Once the Zeus importer of France. So there was lots and lots of old pictures to look and he even pulled out a pictures of him having lunch with Coppi! VERY! VERY! COOL!.............And, he also gave us an old Coppi Poster autographed by Bartali, dated 1952...........Very cool as well!....Kinda beat but it will be getting framed.............He said that Ocana crashed a lot through his career and said there was no problem with his bikes as like thought and mentioned with his forks on his bike with the ''BIG CRASH!'' I asked him about this bike and he said he rode no Ti bikes? His bikes had Lots of Ti parts from the Zeus 2000 components and steel framesets were by Motobecane! So I hope we are not going back to this can of worms. I'm just passing on what Mr Labadie has told me! He looked puzzeled when I mentioned this Ti bike, but then again he's 71 and his memory could have slipped a little. Mr Lababie said they discoverd Ocana when he was 16 and he has been with him through his 2 tour wins. Seems kinda funny that Motobecane didn't get more credit for their effort in supplying these framesets. But I was told by his son Philip that there was great cooperation between Motobecane and Zeus, not only for the team efforts but also for the retail end to produce Zeus bicycles. I guess this explains the reason for the French threaded Zeus framesets......................Of which we have 17 higher end unstickered framesets on the way.........All in All!.............A GREAT ROAD TRIP! Great weather, great food and great companionship! So to say the gang was having a super time...............Oh! I was also given an Ocana supporter yellow t-shirt!...........Too bad it's too small, but if all goes well it will be pulling up it's place a the Ocana table!?!?!?!?!?!?!
OH WELL!...........here's a small list of stuff arriving some of which are in great quantities and other just a few here and there. Sorry to say there is not much to offer from '2000 components but lot of odds and ends......................We are making ready to ship the first Mafac brakesets and will hold off until the weekend to see if there will be any add-ons..............Till then here's the first list.
( 1 ) Zeus, Gran Sport pedals with toe strp guides ( metric, FRENCH THREAD! ) Boxed with Zeus sticker $ 20.- ea
( 2 ) Zeus, Pista pedals ( metric, FRENCH THREAD! ) Boxes with Zeus sticker $ 20.- ea
( 3 ) Zeus, tire ( Tubular holders ) Boxed, $ 4.- ea, 3 for $ 10.-
( 4 ) Zeus, '2000 Ti BBs, road ( metric, FRENCH THREAD! ) Ti cups, spindle and crank arm bolts but no bearings. Boxed $ 40.-.
( 5 ) Zeus, clamp-on gear levers $ 5.- ea
( 6 ) Zeus, Top tube cable clips set of 3, $ 5.-
( 7 ) Zeus, Pista chainring bolt set ( Chromed steel ) Set of 5, $ 5.-.
( 8 ) Zeus, Pedal dust caps, $ 5.- pp.
( 9 ) Zeus, brake blocks $ 4.- pp
( 10 ) Zeus, 2000 Pista ( TRACK! ) fork crown $ 7.-
( 11 ) Zeus, 2000 Pista ( TRACK! ) Drop-out front and rear $ 20.- per set.
( 12 ) Zeus, 2000 road drop-out. front and rear $ 20.-
( 13 ) Zeus, 2000 fork crown, non recessed $ 5.- ea
( 14 ) Zeus, Pedal dust cap tool, heavy duty shop quality! $ 5.- ea
( 15 ) Zeus, Early style 2 prong freewheel remover, rusty $ 1.- ea
( 16 ) Zeus Cronos hubset complete with QRs, ( metric, FRENCH THREAD! ) 36 hole 126mm $ 10.-
( 17 ) Zeus Cronos headset, ( metric, FRENCH THREAD! ) chromed steel $ 5.-
( 18 ) Zeus, 2 bolt seat post 26.4. boxed $ 18.-.
( 19 ) Zeus, brake lever hoods. Gum color but $ 12.- pp
( 20 ) Zeus, drilled brake levers with gum color hoods $ 25.-pp
( 21 ) Zeus, dual derailleur cable guide. mounts above the BB. $ 4.- ea, 3 for $ 10.-
( 22 ) Zeus, Pump umbrella clip $ 4.- ea.
( 23 ) Zeus, Criterium chainring with no inner support, 42t $ 10.-
( 24 ) Zeus, Crterium chainring with no inner support, 52t $ 10.-
( 25 ) Zeus, Criterium chainring with no inner support, 38t $ 20.-
OTHER ITEMS!
( 26 ) Super Champion model 81 Gentlemen ( CLINCHER! ) rims 700C, 32 hole $ 25.-pp. Factory sealed.
( 27 ) Super Champion Arc-en-ciel tubular rims ( BLACK! ) 36 hole $ 20.-pp. Factory sealed
( 28 ) Super Champion Arc-en-ciel tubular rims ( BLACK! ) 32 hole $ 20.-pp. Factory sealed.
( 29 ) Martano tubular rims, polished. 36 hole $ 20.- pp. Factory sealed.
( 30 ) Martano tubular rims, polished 24 hole $ 10.- pp. Factory sealed.
( 31 ) Triplex derailleur set ( Spanish made Campagnolo copies! ) comes with clamp-on front derailleur and gear levers, clips and cables and rear derailleur. Boxed set $ 20.-
( 32 ) TA standard water bottle cages, chromed steel with mounting hardware $ 25.- ea
( 33 ) TA Criterium water bottle cages, chromed steel $ 25.- ea.
( 34 ) Blumel Club Special fenders, metalic red ( Burgundy ) $ 30.- per set.
( 35 ) Blumel Club Special fenders, metalic blue $ 30.- per set.
( 36 ) Cobra AERO type water bottles and cages $ 2.- ea, boxed
( 37 ) Benotto H-bar tape, ( Yellow ) $ 4.- ea. Factory sealed with header.
( 38 ) Benotto H-bar tape, ( Red ) $ 2.- ea. Factory sealed with header.
( 39 ) Benotto H-bar tape, ( Dark blue ) $ 2.- ea. Factory sealed with header.
( 40 ) Benotto H-tape, ( Green ) $ 2.- ea. Factory sealed with header.
( 42 ) Benotto H-tape, ( Orange ) $ 2.- ea. Factory sealed with header.
( 43 ) Benotto H-tape, ( Black ) $ 2.-ea. Factory sealed with header.
( 44 ) Benotto H-tape, ( Lt blue ) $ 2.-ea. Factory sealed with header.
( 45 ) Campagnolo 3 piece hub sets with ( FLAT OPEN ''C'' QR levers! ) with some shop wear. Never laced NOS BULKED PACKED! Will send the best of the lot!..................Only 4 sets available for this price $ 250.- pp......We'll even send the old news paper wrapping! We all know what these have and are selling for..............So get it now.
This is only a small sampling of what is on its way.....................All toll 17 plus pallets worth of goods, now the real fun begins. Other list offerings will be here sometime soon................For those who might be interested in Zeus and Viner framesets such as sizes and colors we will have better word on these as soon as they arrive...................Thanks for looking.
BC Baron C.......And the gang! Buying a lot, sell some off and hanging on for the ride. Renaissance cycles, Eindhoven Holland.