Yesterday I got an old bike that was chromed but has no head badge nor any markings beyond a "54" on the seat tube and a"4" on the steerer tube. On further inspection I discovered it was originally blue but was stripped down to the bare chrome at some point. It is is a well made frame with groups of stars located on the seat stays and other places. Unworthy1 posted he thought it was a
Giovanni Losa.
The only issue now is that the center cable guide was snapped off. I think I will contact the local frame builder and see how much grief a replacement would cause. If it can be done with minimal damage
, I'd replace the cable guide and if replacement isn't chrome I'd simply paint that carefully. It polishes up so well I can't photo in the sun and will photo tonight in the house but i think you can see the damaged cable guide in the 2nd photo
Can anybody advise if replacing a cable guide on a chrome frame would be a good idea or would brazing damage the chrome?
