Old 02-16-24, 04:56 PM
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Bikes: 81 Eddy Merckx, 77 Kessels Merckx, 78 De Rosa, 78 Gazelle, 1973 Hillman Track Bike

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Is it really a 1977 frame?

Originally Posted by Robvolz
Thats my buddy’s shop on Division. He used to be one of the Bike Gallery owners until trek bought them out.

I stopped by yesterday. He is the one with the Alenax in the window, and he just picked up a 77 DeRosa he is selling for $1600.

I can help facilitate.
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With only one photo to go on it is difficult but I suspect that the frame is later than 1977 and that it has been fitted with a earlier Campag groupset.
The top tube brake cable eyelets (from what little I can see of them) are a 1979 onwards variety. The heart within a heart on the bottom bracket also makes me think the frame is quite a bit later than 1977.

The head tube decal, on the pictured bike, was introduced in 1980.

Any chance you took additional photo's?

Looks to be in good condition.

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