In 1970 I laid away a Raleigh International and that's what I had when I went to work for Talbot's in San Mateo. That bike was sold to John Uhte who eventually became a big wig at Shimano USA. A few years ago, I bought a frame from the same year and that's one of the bikes I commute on.
I also have the Masi that was designed for me by Mario Confente when I worked at Masi. It is 56.5cm, a little different than a standard Masi. I also have an '80's Masi that is labeled 58 which is really 57 and just a tad bigger than my 56.5. I like that bike and when I first rode it the front end feel took me back to my old bike. That's because I hadn't ridden my old one for over 20 years! I had sold it and just bought it back two years ago. What a trip! The guy I sold it to had not ridden the bike much but it was dirty and had other wheels, etc.
There is an odd, top of the line LeJeune that covers the French contingent.
I also have and treasure a lugged Salsa made by Ross Shafer.
My 29" mountain bikes get commuted on with regularity. They have drop bars and are much more happening on the street than most people can imagine.
I've got a couple of vintage fixies but it is my wifie who loves the fixed gears more than I do.
I have never owned a carbon fiber bike, but I do not think they are evil. :)
I am sorry to have to attach this to another person's post (sorry Bill Lucas) but I don't know how to edit out the other person's post. I'm very limited on my computer knowledge.
Chuck Hoefer
Pacific Coast Cycles
Oceanside, Ca.
> My main ride is a KOF 2010 Ebisu 62 cm (c to c) Road model with very
> off topic silver 9sp STI. Even though it is very new, on topic parts
> are represented. It has a Campagnolo Super Record one-bolt seatpost,
> SL pedals, Binda Extra straps and Campagnolo aluminum toe clips.
>
> My lunch time ride is a KOF 1991 PDG (Paramount Design Group) 63 cm
> Series V. I call this my decades bike as there are parts from every
> decade that I have been riding. The 60's represented by a Campagnolo
> Record rear derailleur. This is the chrome brass one. It was a take
> off from a customer's bicycle. It was nearly unused and stayed that
> way until last year. I raided all the parts from the PDG to build the
> Ebisu. I decided to stop storing stuff. I set it up as a 5 speed to
> ride with my wife. This was to even things out. She out foxed me by
> going on 1030 mile tour with our son. The 70's are shown by the
> Campagnolo high flange hubs, flat QRs and Rigida 1319 rims. The 80's
> have the bulk of the parts: Mavic 630 crankset with a 46T NR
> chainring, Simplex Retro-friction shifter, Suntour Superbe Brakes and
> Dia-Compe AGC250 brake levers. The bike shifts very well. Too bad
> Campnagnolo didn't come out with Retro-friction during the bike boom.
>
> The real classic ride is my 1975 Masi Gran Criterium 63 cm. I have
> own it since it was new. It has original and nice looking orange
> paint. With the help of my friend Mitchell and folks from the list I
> have it correct. It was apart for a decade, but I was collecting
> parts. This was before Ebay. It is Nuovo Record equipped. The rear
> derailleur is the original PAT 72 unit. There are a few deviations in
> the build. The saddle is an Ideale 2004. One of these went on the
> bike is the 70's. The wheels are my training wheels from 1976, Phil
> Wood stainless center hubs, Ridiga 1319 rims and Pino QRs. The wheels
> sat around for a long time as the rear axle was removed. The people
> at Phil Woods fixed it for $35. The shifters are Simplex Retros. The
> handlebars are later C logo 66-42s. I have all the correct parts, but
> this how rode this bicycle. I ride this once in a while, when the
> roads are clean.
>
> I had 1976 Phil Wood track clincher wheels that I used with the Masi.
> My son need a bigger bike in the mid 90's. I gave him the 25" Nishiki
> that I was using for a fixed gear. Waterford was producing a nice
> frame in the 1700. I bought one these in 60 cm. The really
> interesting part on the bike is a Cinelli Stayer stem. It is real fun
> ride.
>
> My 1995 KOF Rivendell Rambouillet 64 cm jumped off the top of my car
> at 85 mph. There was an amazingly little damage to the frame. One
> fork blade was slightly pushed back. The saddle, crank, pedals and
> handlebars didn't do as well. I have been slow to repair the damage.
> It is/was a great ride.
>
> I have 60's Frejus that my bicycling mentor gave me. It is really
> worn, but I keep to remember him. It is just a frame and brakes at
> this point.
>
> I just gave my very off topic 1994 Klein Pulse to my son. He is
> happy. I am happy for the space. I am back to all steel. This was a
> lot more that I thought I was going to say.
>
> Bill Lucas
> in sunny Watsonville, CA
> I am from Albany, NY. I feel for my friends in the northeast.