Early 80s Davidson frame/fork 55cm c-to-c
07-30-18, 03:15 PM
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Early 80s Davidson frame/fork 55cm c-to-c
According to Bob Freeman, this custom Davidson frame dates from the early 80s. 55cm seat tube c-to-c, 56cm top tube c-to-c. Lovely bikini lugs, Cinelli BB shell. Tubing believed to be Columbus SL; the steerer tube is rifled. Campy dropouts front and rear, 126mm rear spacing. Placement of rear brake bridge restricts tire size to 25mm; you could go bigger at the front, but why?
Paint is a rich, deep burgandy in superb condition. The only nicks/scrapes of note are a tiny chip on the down tube from a previous front brake strike and a scuff on the NDS chainstay. No dings or dents.
Too small for me. I'm tearing it down to gain access to the wheels for a project build, and will most likely sell the remaining components at a later date.
EDIT: Frame/fork and British-threaded BB.
Details here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/303310...57646826531859
$550 + shipping. I will use prospective buyer's preferred shipping method.
DD
Paint is a rich, deep burgandy in superb condition. The only nicks/scrapes of note are a tiny chip on the down tube from a previous front brake strike and a scuff on the NDS chainstay. No dings or dents.
Too small for me. I'm tearing it down to gain access to the wheels for a project build, and will most likely sell the remaining components at a later date.
EDIT: Frame/fork and British-threaded BB.
Details here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/303310...57646826531859
$550 + shipping. I will use prospective buyer's preferred shipping method.
DD
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07-30-18, 03:49 PM
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I'm probably not going to be the one to buy this, but wow, it's gorgeous. I saw one of these around the year 2002 and was enamored with it, but it was far too small for me. This one would fit perfectly... GLWS...
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That is beautiful. Shame I don't have the room for it 
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07-30-18, 06:54 PM
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I'd sell it complete, but nobody here would pay what I'd ask! I wouldn't either, of course 
We're all cheapskates looking for the best deal ever, right?
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We're all cheapskates looking for the best deal ever, right?
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Bothell huh? That's a nice area. Did some training with Kalmus there back in my soldier days. Very lush as I remember.
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Here is the build thread should anyone be interested: https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...-new-bike.html
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Frame/fork are spoken for.
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