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1simplexnut 08-24-19 03:16 AM

B Carre ? or not B Carre ? that is the question
 
what do you think ? Legitimate?

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...67075ca5d2.jpg

bertinjim 08-24-19 05:41 AM

1simplexnut-

Yes, Carre, absolutely. His earlier framesets used fish mouthed fork and stay ends, brazed on seat tube pinch bolt ears, semi-wrapover willow leaf stay caps (with or without Carre engraved lettering) and Vagner forged crowns, typically with 3 tube to full 531 as the tubing. Later, in the last of the 70s or possibly early 80s, Carre switched to the engraved, semi-wrapped concave leaf pattern you show with brazed on pinch bolt ears and the use of Vitus tubing in place of the previous 531.

CV-6 08-24-19 08:02 AM

+1 to bertinjim's comments. BC was also known to use Columbus. The later bikes with these caps often featured a fleur de lis design on the fork crown. Enjoy the ride.


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