Does this look like a Reynolds decal?
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A couple of years ago one was for sale at a Delaware beach town, but the asking price was so dear that I didn't reply to the ad. I wonder how many were sold. The price was around $200 back around 1970 and that was a lot of money; plus Sears was not the go to place for a good bicycle in my mind.
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More photos:
The front hub and notice the spokes as well
The rear hub, notice the spokes
Other stuff
The front hub and notice the spokes as well
The rear hub, notice the spokes
Other stuff
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do rims match?
have not before seen the 40 code marked on the barrel of the Normandy Sport hub
front hub appears to have the Union U in a shield logo marked on the lateral face of the drive side flange
barrel will likely be unmarked
there are three threads showing on the adjustable bottom bracket cup
this may indicate that shell is under width
or it may indicate that assembly performed with a five series spindle intended for 70-71 mm shells
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do rims match?
have not before seen the 40 code marked on the barrel of the Normandy Sport hub
front hub appears to have the Union U in a shield logo marked on the lateral face of the drive side flange
barrel will likely be unmarked
there are three threads showing on the adjustable bottom bracket cup
this may indicate that shell is under width
or it may indicate that assembly performed with a five series spindle intended for 70-71 mm shells
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do rims match?
have not before seen the 40 code marked on the barrel of the Normandy Sport hub
front hub appears to have the Union U in a shield logo marked on the lateral face of the drive side flange
barrel will likely be unmarked
there are three threads showing on the adjustable bottom bracket cup
this may indicate that shell is under width
or it may indicate that assembly performed with a five series spindle intended for 70-71 mm shells
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do rims match?
have not before seen the 40 code marked on the barrel of the Normandy Sport hub
front hub appears to have the Union U in a shield logo marked on the lateral face of the drive side flange
barrel will likely be unmarked
there are three threads showing on the adjustable bottom bracket cup
this may indicate that shell is under width
or it may indicate that assembly performed with a five series spindle intended for 70-71 mm shells
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Oh man, the things you don't notice when buying a bike.
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a front hub from Union Frondenberg would fit right in with a cycle manufactured in Oesterreich
symbol am seeing on flange is this one
does rear hub exhibit groove indicating BSC thread?
have you been able to read any markings on rims?
are both Schrader drilled?
due to the good res of the images thought would be able to read the spoke logos but alas they are obscured by rust
on one wheel they look like they may be a crescent which is one of the symbols for Robergel
had expected Union there as well
is drive chain Union?
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a front hub from Union Frondenberg would fit right in with a cycle manufactured in Oesterreich
symbol am seeing on flange is this one
does rear hub exhibit groove indicating BSC thread?
have you been able to read any markings on rims?
are both Schrader drilled?
due to the good res of the images thought would be able to read the spoke logos but alas they are obscured by rust
on one wheel they look like they may be a crescent which is one of the symbols for Robergel
had expected Union there as well
is drive chain Union?
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a front hub from Union Frondenberg would fit right in with a cycle manufactured in Oesterreich
symbol am seeing on flange is this one
does rear hub exhibit groove indicating BSC thread?
have you been able to read any markings on rims?
are both Schrader drilled?
due to the good res of the images thought would be able to read the spoke logos but alas they are obscured by rust
on one wheel they look like they may be a crescent which is one of the symbols for Robergel
had expected Union there as well
is drive chain Union?
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a front hub from Union Frondenberg would fit right in with a cycle manufactured in Oesterreich
symbol am seeing on flange is this one
does rear hub exhibit groove indicating BSC thread?
have you been able to read any markings on rims?
are both Schrader drilled?
due to the good res of the images thought would be able to read the spoke logos but alas they are obscured by rust
on one wheel they look like they may be a crescent which is one of the symbols for Robergel
had expected Union there as well
is drive chain Union?
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dweenk, I noticed your post. I still have a vintage Free Spirit model 503.47448.0 purchased new 11/26/1976. I have the owners manual and sales receipt and if I can be of any help in your efforts happy to oblige. It's a great ride, Reynolds 531 weighs in at only 26.5 lbs.
I even did a couple Columbia Triathlons up there in MD some years back. Since I clicked 80 last year I gave up roading, moved to a hybrid and stick to the trails now. The Free Spirit is just hanging in the garage gathering dust.
I tried to attach a photo but not allowed yet since I'm a newbee on the site per the message I got. Anyhow, good luck
I even did a couple Columbia Triathlons up there in MD some years back. Since I clicked 80 last year I gave up roading, moved to a hybrid and stick to the trails now. The Free Spirit is just hanging in the garage gathering dust.
I tried to attach a photo but not allowed yet since I'm a newbee on the site per the message I got. Anyhow, good luck
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dweenk, I noticed your post. I still have a vintage Free Spirit model 503.47448.0 purchased new 11/26/1976. I have the owners manual and sales receipt and if I can be of any help in your efforts happy to oblige. It's a great ride, Reynolds 531 weighs in at only 26.5 lbs.
I even did a couple Columbia Triathlons up there in MD some years back. Since I clicked 80 last year I gave up roading, moved to a hybrid and stick to the trails now. The Free Spirit is just hanging in the garage gathering dust.
I tried to attach a photo but not allowed yet since I'm a newbee on the site per the message I got. Anyhow, good luck
I even did a couple Columbia Triathlons up there in MD some years back. Since I clicked 80 last year I gave up roading, moved to a hybrid and stick to the trails now. The Free Spirit is just hanging in the garage gathering dust.
I tried to attach a photo but not allowed yet since I'm a newbee on the site per the message I got. Anyhow, good luck
one question he has asked which has not as yet been answered is what the stock stem was
suspect his example several years earlier than yours so kitting may well have differed...
thanks for posting and welcome to the forum!
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The frame is gold, likes it’s colour! Give it some better components!
Any markings on the wingnuts?
Any markings on the wingnuts?
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dweenk, I noticed your post. I still have a vintage Free Spirit model 503.47448.0 purchased new 11/26/1976. I have the owners manual and sales receipt and if I can be of any help in your efforts happy to oblige. It's a great ride, Reynolds 531 weighs in at only 26.5 lbs.
I even did a couple Columbia Triathlons up there in MD some years back. Since I clicked 80 last year I gave up roading, moved to a hybrid and stick to the trails now. The Free Spirit is just hanging in the garage gathering dust.
I tried to attach a photo but not allowed yet since I'm a newbee on the site per the message I got. Anyhow, good luck
I even did a couple Columbia Triathlons up there in MD some years back. Since I clicked 80 last year I gave up roading, moved to a hybrid and stick to the trails now. The Free Spirit is just hanging in the garage gathering dust.
I tried to attach a photo but not allowed yet since I'm a newbee on the site per the message I got. Anyhow, good luck
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thank you for the pic assist!
front hub of pictured cycle appears to be Normandy Sport - a match for the rear hub of subject bike
interesting that brake arrangement offers no quick release
long nut mounting rear brake caliper suggests that brake bridge may be ESGE plate style
machine certainly appears too early for a 1976 date - perhaps it was old stock when purchased new...
dating -
here is the VB listing for the first edition of the Crane model rear mech; a launch date of 1973 is given:
VeloBase.com - Component: Shimano Crane D-501
this date sounded slightly late to me so checked with disraeligears.co.uk who give a launch date of 1971:
Shimano Crane derailleur (DR-101)
disraeli explains that the same mech was described in manufacturer materials as both the model DR-101 and as the model D-501
the back side of the Sakee Ringyo crank arms should exhibit a date marking:
Date of Manufacture of Bicycle Components can be used to date a bike: component dating
headset:
closely resembles that of the Alatet from Britain, a nicer design and finish than that seen on base model Steyr and Puch badged products:
the Brampton Alatet from Britain:
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thank you for the pic assist!
front hub of pictured cycle appears to be Normandy Sport - a match for the rear hub of subject bike
interesting that brake arrangement offers no quick release
long nut mounting rear brake caliper suggests that brake bridge may be ESGE plate style
machine certainly appears too early for a 1976 date - perhaps it was old stock when purchased new...
dating -
here is the VB listing for the first edition of the Crane model rear mech; a launch date of 1973 is given:
VeloBase.com - Component: Shimano Crane D-501
this date sounded slightly late to me so checked with disraeligears.co.uk who give a launch date of 1971:
Shimano Crane derailleur (DR-101)
disraeli explains that the same mech was described in manufacturer materials as both the model DR-101 and as the model D-501
the back side of the Sakee Ringyo crank arms should exhibit a date marking:
Date of Manufacture of Bicycle Components can be used to date a bike: component dating
headset:
closely resembles that of the Alatet from Britain, a nicer design and finish than that seen on base model Steyr and Puch badged products:
the Brampton Alatet from Britain:
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I had the bike pretty much stripped down until I cut the end of my thumb. So I am workng wirh a paw on the left and a hand on the right for a few days.
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Also thanks for the pic assist.
Quite possible it was old stock when purchased in 1976. Sears in Moorestown NJ discounted it $50 off the list $229.99.
The serial number is 4713157 if that is any help.
The seat post diameter measures one inch and uses a sleeve to fit to the seat tube.
Quite possible it was old stock when purchased in 1976. Sears in Moorestown NJ discounted it $50 off the list $229.99.
The serial number is 4713157 if that is any help.
The seat post diameter measures one inch and uses a sleeve to fit to the seat tube.
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I checked the date code on the SR crank arms. In the circle there is a 1 at the 2 o'clock position and an 8 at 8 o'clock. Crank arm length is 171.5mm.
I don't see any markings on the drive chain plates.
The drop-outs and fork ends are Shimano.
I don't see any markings on the drive chain plates.
The drop-outs and fork ends are Shimano.
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dweenk, I noticed your post. I still have a vintage Free Spirit model 503.47448.0 purchased new 11/26/1976. I have the owners manual and sales receipt and if I can be of any help in your efforts happy to oblige. It's a great ride, Reynolds 531 weighs in at only 26.5 lbs.
I even did a couple Columbia Triathlons up there in MD some years back. Since I clicked 80 last year I gave up roading, moved to a hybrid and stick to the trails now. The Free Spirit is just hanging in the garage gathering dust.
I tried to attach a photo but not allowed yet since I'm a newbee on the site per the message I got. Anyhow, good luck
I even did a couple Columbia Triathlons up there in MD some years back. Since I clicked 80 last year I gave up roading, moved to a hybrid and stick to the trails now. The Free Spirit is just hanging in the garage gathering dust.
I tried to attach a photo but not allowed yet since I'm a newbee on the site per the message I got. Anyhow, good luck
I do have one question. Who manufactured the derailleurs and stem on your bike?
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Minor work on the bike today.
Major work was getting the second Covid Vax for me and my lovely wife. That accomplished, we came home and had a nice egg salad sandwich. My next task is to prep the salmon, potatoes, and aspasagus for dinner.
I'll let my wife handle the knives.
Major work was getting the second Covid Vax for me and my lovely wife. That accomplished, we came home and had a nice egg salad sandwich. My next task is to prep the salmon, potatoes, and aspasagus for dinner.
I'll let my wife handle the knives.
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dweenk, Rear derailleur is Shimano Crane.
I'll try to post a pic of the front cage plate, can't quite decipher the logo. Maybe I can get a pic assist again, still short of my 10 post threshold.
Stem is "AVA"
I'll try to post a pic of the front cage plate, can't quite decipher the logo. Maybe I can get a pic assist again, still short of my 10 post threshold.
Stem is "AVA"
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I gave the frame its first bath today. WD-40 to soften the crud on the dropouts and chainstays before dishwashing liqiud in water. It's better now and I can handle it without gloves. I still am unable to remove the top tube cable guides even after a good dosing of PB Blaster. I may have to resort to a Dremel cut-off wheel for that, but I had one of them fly apart a couple of years ago. It ruined a perfectly good pair of goggles, and was probably my fault.
Anyone have a recommendation for removing 30 year old electrical tape from seat stays?
Anyone have a recommendation for removing 30 year old electrical tape from seat stays?
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I haven't really looked closely at the wheels until today. I knew that they didn't match, but now I believe that the rear wheel is origional and the front is not. The rear rim is slightly magnetic - "rims of lightweight steel alloy" - as the catalog said. I am thinking that the rim is stainless steel, though it has a few spots of rust. The spokes are clean, maybe zinc coated? The front rim is aluminum, the hub is steel/alloy, nothing special, and the spokes are rust on a stick.
I have wheels; some are steel, some are alloy, and most are 700C. I am rethinking how to put this back together.
I have wheels; some are steel, some are alloy, and most are 700C. I am rethinking how to put this back together.
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The freewheel is Shimano.
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I found a pair of matching rims in my stash today. They're not age appropriate and the spokes are rusty, but they'll do for now. The rear freewheel is a six speed, so I am thinking of a 1 by 6.
The original Maxi crank is swaged so I'll clean it and stash it with the other original parts. Then I propose to use a more modern crank with a small chainring - 46 or so teeth. I will use the original Weinmann brakes, but I am going to change the bars and stem (the stem wasn't original anyhow) so it will have flat or upright bars.
The original Maxi crank is swaged so I'll clean it and stash it with the other original parts. Then I propose to use a more modern crank with a small chainring - 46 or so teeth. I will use the original Weinmann brakes, but I am going to change the bars and stem (the stem wasn't original anyhow) so it will have flat or upright bars.