Geros old bike help needed
03-17-20, 03:26 AM
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Geros old bike help needed
Hi all , I have a steel frame no fork that I'm trying to identify the origins of . I've heard of a team called Geros in another forum where the said bike was bought from Hungary to be converted to a fixie.
Any leads you may have for me would be appreciated? Thanks
Any leads you may have for me would be appreciated? Thanks
03-17-20, 03:28 AM
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I can't add images/urls it seems until I have ten posts so I'm adding some more details here
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Why don't you introduce yourself in the introduction section that will help you get to 10.
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03-17-20, 06:12 AM
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Could that be Gios?
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The subject frame was manufactured by Scapin of Italy. It has two of their distinctive features, the three circles embosses in the lugs and the heavy embossed line around the stay caps. Scapin are one of the most under rated Italiann manufacturers. My all time favourite frame was a 1974 Scapin. Based on the presence of a front derailleur hanger but the lack of dual bottle bosses, it is likely circa 1982-1984. A drive side photo may help. Picture assist...
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For comparison, attached is a Scapin Airone, showing the three circles embossed in the lugs and embossed line around the stay caps. It also has the same internal rear derailleur cable routing, though unlike the OP's bicycle, the rear brake cable routing is internal. This example is reported to be from 1985.
03-17-20, 10:58 AM
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The subject frame was manufactured by Scapin of Italy. It has two of their distinctive features, the three circles embosses in the lugs and the heavy embossed line around the stay caps. Scapin are one of the most under rated Italiann manufacturers. My all time favourite frame was a 1974 Scapin. Based on the presence of a front derailleur hanger but the lack of dual bottle bosses, it is likely circa 1982-1984. A drive side photo may help. Picture assist...
03-18-20, 01:55 AM
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Nice top P!N20! Any idea what it means? The closest I have come to finding a definition for GEROS is from Greek language meaning old or mature. There is also a reference to it meaning Thanks!
