My shop remodel project is almost done, at last my home workspace is clean, organized and well lighted; I am surrounded by vintage posters, photos and my trusty rides ( and the tools, of course). In the process, I had to sort out boxes and bins of tools and other stuff. Listed below is what I could bear to part with. I soon realized that, like those of you who lust for the rare vintage bicycle, I had a tool jones. Over 80% of the tools I put in the "sell" pile went back in the drawer. I would cry if I had to part with them, maybe another day. The Campy tool chest got a missing screw replaced and a good coat of furniture wax. Since I bailed on the bike shop in the early '80's, I had forgotten that Stronglight used a slightly bigger thread diameter (23.15mm vs 23.0 or even 22.0) for its' cranks and installers, and I only remembered when doing my research (thank you Biketools.com and Harris). I mention this since one of the tools I am NOT selling is a V.A.R. Stronglight extractor set (which I find listed in my VAR catalog as #22/2) that is of shop, not consumer quality, and includes a bottom ended tap and handle. For many years now, I have used that tool to cut new threads in stripped arms brought to me for help. and I always told the recipient that while I saved his crank arm, he would have to come to me to remove it since it was now oversize. Well there you go. They can use an "old Stronglight" consumer level remover (Stein makes a contemporary one for $30-50 retail) for themselves. Which brings up a topic, perhaps in the archives, I'm gonna ask anyway: What does V.A.R. stand for, it seems to come and go in VAR's on markings, that is sometime with periods, sometimes just plain VAR. As to my shop, there are pictures in some of the tool listings, feel free to ask questions and if you are traveling through Reno, Nevada, and want to stop by, whether your classic (or modern for that matter) bicycle needs old steady hands laid up her for whatever reason including the lost art of wheelbuilding, or you just want to see the collection of the world's largest Cinellis and whatnot. Office phone # is 345-2771 and Verdi is 14 miles west of Reno on I-80. I have the proper tools, and now a proper place to receive you. Lastly, ( & I hope enough of you read this far), I need a tool: Of all things, I need a need-not-be-perfect Campagnolo "L" tool, the 5 mm wrench and it must of course have the knurled spinner thingie on the shaft. I was dismayed to find mine awol, its' place in the wooden Campy tool chest is barren without it. Anybody want to sell me one? Thanks.
and now zee listings, eh? My seller name is RBulis, these will start at 5:30 pm pacific time. V.A.R. #365 Freewheel vise tool for cog removal vintage V.A.R. #40-b Fork steerer threader, like new vintage V.A.R. #13 Adjustable pin spanner for adj BB's vintage V.A.R. #02 "Third Hand" brake tool, VGC vintage V.A.R. #16 Lockring pliers for BB,etc. Like new vintage V.A.R. #371 cotter pin vise clamp. like new vintage T.A. #130 Lockring wrench for BB. NOS vintage T.A. #134 wrench for crank bolt. NOS vintage T.A. #133 Pin Spanner for BB cup adjustment NOS vintage T.A. peanut butter wrench vintage HURET combination wrench for derailleurs VGC vintage STRONGLIGHT crank arm extractor & dustcap tool vintage V.A.R. #21 Long Shank Box Spanner Set of 6.wood SHIMANO Dura-Ace EX/600 special HS wrench set. Like new vintage SCHWINN BB & HS tool, big honkin' thing. vintage MODOLO Brake caliper wrench like new vintage CAMPAGNOLO #771 Seatpost wrench DT spoke length ruler with Specialized Logo & DT decals
Thanks as always,
Richard Bulis Verdi Nevada 89439