ID, all chrome, a hidden gem? maybe
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ID, all chrome, a hidden gem? maybe
This is an Offerup posting with poor quality photo.
Anyone ID the frame? Looks like its all chrome. Downtube shifters. Cranks might be of a quality make. Maybe a road bike modified as a cruising machine.
Anyone recognize it?
Anyone ID the frame? Looks like its all chrome. Downtube shifters. Cranks might be of a quality make. Maybe a road bike modified as a cruising machine.
Anyone recognize it?
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Looks like braze-on cable guide on on the chain stay. Forged rear drop outs.
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Rusty as hell. Do not want.
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I can't identify the frame but the rear derailleur appears to be first generation Campagnolo Athena and the front looks like it could be (Nuovo) Record.
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We can narrow it down a bit: It is not a chrome Paramount (RD cable stop is wrong) or a chrome Raleigh Pro (fork crown is wrong).
That cable stop/guide combo may be the best indicator. I'm not convinced it's one of those stamped steel guides like a UO-8/PX10 either (but it might), so I'm not willing to say "It's French!" - yet.
Always worth it to take a look at something like this though. Depending on the price, the RD and group may be worth the trip.
-Kurt
That cable stop/guide combo may be the best indicator. I'm not convinced it's one of those stamped steel guides like a UO-8/PX10 either (but it might), so I'm not willing to say "It's French!" - yet.
Always worth it to take a look at something like this though. Depending on the price, the RD and group may be worth the trip.
-Kurt
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We can narrow it down a bit: It is not a chrome Paramount (RD cable stop is wrong) or a chrome Raleigh Pro (fork crown is wrong).
That cable stop/guide combo may be the best indicator. I'm not convinced it's one of those stamped steel guides like a UO-8/PX10 either (but it might), so I'm not willing to say "It's French!" - yet.
Always worth it to take a look at something like this though. Depending on the price, the RD and group may be worth the trip.
-Kurt
That cable stop/guide combo may be the best indicator. I'm not convinced it's one of those stamped steel guides like a UO-8/PX10 either (but it might), so I'm not willing to say "It's French!" - yet.
Always worth it to take a look at something like this though. Depending on the price, the RD and group may be worth the trip.
-Kurt
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FC-B124
VeloBase.com - Component: Shimano FC-B124, Biopace Touring Triple
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Cyclone pedals methinks, worth $20. CODA brakes?
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Please do follow up on this story. As others noted, that bike is obviously well worth the price of admission.
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I just knew those were Nervex Pros in the pic, but didn't have the guts to say it from some pixelated pictures.
That's not just anything either; those Nervex lugs were filed beautifully and the edge lips removed from them when this frame was built. What type of BB threads? As much as I want to say "possibly French," those cable stops look like the ones that Raleigh used in bulk, and thus I'll edge towards it being a bespoke English build.
I bet it'd clean up after a molasses bath. All but that spot next to the shift lever appears to be surface.
Where's the bend in the TT?
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That's not just anything either; those Nervex lugs were filed beautifully and the edge lips removed from them when this frame was built. What type of BB threads? As much as I want to say "possibly French," those cable stops look like the ones that Raleigh used in bulk, and thus I'll edge towards it being a bespoke English build.
I bet it'd clean up after a molasses bath. All but that spot next to the shift lever appears to be surface.
Where's the bend in the TT?
-Kurt
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Many of the component are shot. RD and FD are seized. Pedals are Suntour Cyclone; still spin. Miraculously, the seatpost came right out, and stem came right out.
The Campy FD is interesting; there is a cable built into the clamp that attaches to the seat tube. Campy shifters are still working and usable. Wheels are un-usable. One hub it Maillard and the other I cannot identify.
I still haven't ID the frame, but also haven't have a chance to research much.
If you recognize the frame, let me know.
The Campy FD is interesting; there is a cable built into the clamp that attaches to the seat tube. Campy shifters are still working and usable. Wheels are un-usable. One hub it Maillard and the other I cannot identify.
I still haven't ID the frame, but also haven't have a chance to research much.
If you recognize the frame, let me know.
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I just knew those were Nervex Pros in the pic, but didn't have the guts to say it from some pixelated pictures.
That's not just anything either; those Nervex lugs were filed beautifully and the edge lips removed from them when this frame was built. What type of BB threads? As much as I want to say "possibly French," those cable stops look like the ones that Raleigh used in bulk, and thus I'll edge towards it being a bespoke English build.
I bet it'd clean up after a molasses bath. All but that spot next to the shift lever appears to be surface.
Where's the bend in the TT?
-Kurt
That's not just anything either; those Nervex lugs were filed beautifully and the edge lips removed from them when this frame was built. What type of BB threads? As much as I want to say "possibly French," those cable stops look like the ones that Raleigh used in bulk, and thus I'll edge towards it being a bespoke English build.
I bet it'd clean up after a molasses bath. All but that spot next to the shift lever appears to be surface.
Where's the bend in the TT?
-Kurt
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Many of the component are shot. RD and FD are seized. Pedals are Suntour Cyclone; still spin. Miraculously, the seatpost came right out, and stem came right out.
The Campy FD is interesting; there is a cable built into the clamp that attaches to the seat tube. Campy shifters are still working and usable. Wheels are un-usable. One hub it Maillard and the other I cannot identify.
I still haven't ID the frame, but also haven't have a chance to research much.
If you recognize the frame, let me know.
The Campy FD is interesting; there is a cable built into the clamp that attaches to the seat tube. Campy shifters are still working and usable. Wheels are un-usable. One hub it Maillard and the other I cannot identify.
I still haven't ID the frame, but also haven't have a chance to research much.
If you recognize the frame, let me know.
Dumped the RD and FD in penetrating oil and hope for the best. If you plan on getting rid of the RD, let me know...I have never owned one of the Athenas and have been fascinated with it's execution: An angled and straight parallelogram RD. Probably shifts as bad as it sounds, but hey, someone's got to find it interesting.
-Kurt
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Not very exact in presentation; tried to give perspective with the ruler. Very slight bend of 1 mm. Tubes are not wavy; can't feel anything with the finger, but its there.
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Here is the front hub. I cut it out of a very sorry looking rim. It looks like someone was riding the bike without tires; seriously, someone was likely riding it without a tire. The hub has a solid axle. The rear hub was a Maillard; completely shot. The freewheel is fused to the hub. No saving that.