How do you tell what model of frame I have?
04-13-21, 03:27 AM
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How do you tell what model of frame I have?
I bought this bike 3 days ago. I searched for some info, but couldn't find it.
p.s. the frame is a small size. If you are interested in this bike, you can make me a price. Is for sale. Thanks,
p.s. the frame is a small size. If you are interested in this bike, you can make me a price. Is for sale. Thanks,
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04-13-21, 05:46 AM
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This looks like yours and it's Columbus Aelle: https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/262107/
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04-13-21, 06:14 AM
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It should be easy enough to tell if the OP"s frame is a lower end tubeset, such as Aelle (or Gara, the CrMo equivalent of Aelle). Both used a plain gauge seat tube, which used a relatively small seat post, typically 26.8mm for a standard diameter, imperial tube. Also, neither set used the Columbus fork steerer tube with the five helical ridges on the inside, at the bottom (reference attached photo).
04-13-21, 06:42 PM
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Hmmm, sure that ad states the similar example is Aelle and it has a Columbus sticker that says so, but, since when is there an Aelle tubeset with a shaped, oversized down tube and suitable for Atala to use in Tig welding? I am a doubter. But also not sure if "Genius" fits the bill, either.
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04-14-21, 05:17 PM
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No I wouldn't say that the example that P!n20 posted sure looks like the same model (only in yellow main paint) and has the same graphics so likely this was contracted by and sold as an Atala. What I am doubtful of is that this is a tre-Tubi Aelle frame. I may have missed recent Columbus tubing updates but BITD they did not make Aelle tubing (3 mains or otherwise) to be selected for TiG welding, plus never saw any Aelle that featured a "shaped" and oversized down tube, such as both white and yellow examples have. I think the decal may be a "fake" or just picked cause it was Columbus and "close enough".
