Help to identify my bike
01-03-20, 10:04 PM
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Help to identify my bike
Hi, I bought this bike at a recycling center. I publish these images to ask for help in identifying the brand. Thank you very much for your help!
01-04-20, 08:08 AM
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I don't see anything particularly distinctive about the bike. What I do see suggests an entry-level Japanese bike from the 1970s with a replacement fork.
01-04-20, 08:21 AM
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I agree it's a basic all steel bike, about the only good thing is the cotterless cranks.
The RD 'claw' is missing it's mounting screw and nut. I wouldn't put a lot of money into it.
The screw and nut is used to secure the rear derailleur in the dropout slot before the wheel goes in
The RD 'claw' is missing it's mounting screw and nut. I wouldn't put a lot of money into it.
The screw and nut is used to secure the rear derailleur in the dropout slot before the wheel goes in
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01-04-20, 09:01 AM
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Quite a Project.
the rear derailleur jockey wheels are toast.
i would seek out a replacement derailleur- another Shimano or Suntour.
from the appearance, the chain may be stretched and the fewweheel which it was paired with worn out too.
i would view this bike as a learning experience and when done, a reasonably low theft target grocery or school transporter.
it is something Japanese, I saw 45 years ago a bike branded Iverson that had those seat stays. (Low fidelity guess)
the rear derailleur jockey wheels are toast.
i would seek out a replacement derailleur- another Shimano or Suntour.
from the appearance, the chain may be stretched and the fewweheel which it was paired with worn out too.
i would view this bike as a learning experience and when done, a reasonably low theft target grocery or school transporter.
it is something Japanese, I saw 45 years ago a bike branded Iverson that had those seat stays. (Low fidelity guess)
01-06-20, 05:48 AM
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Thank you very much for your answers, this will be my first project and I hope to learn from it. It does indeed have damage to the frame, I think I will discover the fractures when I take it apart. Again I appreciate your help and comments!
01-06-20, 12:00 PM
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OP depending on where you are located you can find A) other BF members with advice, B) recommendations on bike co-op where you can find used parts.
IMHO there are so many bikes out there for cheap or free in good condition I am not sure I would spend time on something with a damaged frame, maybe strip the bike as practice keep anything that seems salvageable -wheels pedals and crank? and find a bike in better condition with no frame compromises to start on. Just a thought.
IMHO there are so many bikes out there for cheap or free in good condition I am not sure I would spend time on something with a damaged frame, maybe strip the bike as practice keep anything that seems salvageable -wheels pedals and crank? and find a bike in better condition with no frame compromises to start on. Just a thought.
01-06-20, 09:13 PM
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Thanks you for the advice, i will apart it and save de parts in good conditions. I hope find another frame in good conditions, i will post it for your comments and advices. 
