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Forum: Framebuilders
04-25-22, 01:33 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,631
Posted By CFDJ

Thanks again for all your insight! As I've taken...

Thanks again for all your insight! As I've taken some space from obsessing about this I came across a Swiss brand I wasn't aware of previously. Do you have any info on a brand called Titan or Oria...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-22, 01:24 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,304
Posted By CFDJ

Oh I see what you're saying. The ears aren't bent...

Oh I see what you're saying. The ears aren't bent and there's still plenty of space in between the ears. As I've taken some space from obsessing about this I came across a Swiss brand I wasn't aware...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-05-22, 02:19 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,631
Posted By CFDJ

Sorry here are all the updated Tube diameters...

Sorry here are all the updated Tube diameters measured by the OD

TopTube 26mm
Down tube 28mm
seat tube 28mm (with a 26mm seatpost, Maybe not original but it fits well)
Headtube 30.2mm (The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-22, 02:17 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,304
Posted By CFDJ

HI! All this info is completely incredible and I...

HI! All this info is completely incredible and I can't thank you enough for compiling this. I will try my best at answering all your questions.

From my measurements I can say that the frame tubes...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-01-22, 01:32 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,631
Posted By CFDJ

The seatpost is 26mm (could easily be 26.2-26.5mm...

The seatpost is 26mm (could easily be 26.2-26.5mm since I read that's a french standard back then) and the head tube is 30mm. I can get the rest in a bit.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-22, 10:50 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,304
Posted By CFDJ

I believe it is fully brazed but what might I be...

I believe it is fully brazed but what might I be looking for to indicate otherwise?
Forum: Framebuilders
04-01-22, 08:22 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,631
Posted By CFDJ

Of the frames from asia in this timeframe, what...

Of the frames from asia in this timeframe, what would be the companies that imported widly to Europe so the most likely to to have this bracket threading. Does this look at all like belgium to any of...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-01-22, 08:19 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,631
Posted By CFDJ

You did say they would be better and I also have...

You did say they would be better and I also have a different thread in C&V about this frame too. They're also as baffled as we are here but a different point of view has answered many of my questions...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-31-22, 10:03 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,631
Posted By CFDJ

Does the Bacoma Lugs narrow down the Search? I'm...

Does the Bacoma Lugs narrow down the Search? I'm trying to track down a some makers who used Bacoma lugs to narrow down my search. I did find another small marking on the BB lug but I don't think...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-22, 09:26 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,304
Posted By CFDJ

UPDATE- The Lugs were made by a company...

UPDATE-

The Lugs were made by a company called Bacoma with the marking BCM. I was told they were pretty widely used but it might help narrow down some!
Forum: Framebuilders
03-29-22, 05:31 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,631
Posted By CFDJ

I did find some more markings after stripping the...

I did find some more markings after stripping the paint if that helps ring any bells!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-22, 10:54 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,304
Posted By CFDJ

There are some manufacturer lug angle stamps on...

There are some manufacturer lug angle stamps on the inside of the headset you can vaguely see 73 on top and 60 on bottom of the head tube lugs, 73 on the top tube lug, I also see some other markings...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-28-22, 10:07 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,631
Posted By CFDJ

Are there manufacturers that build frames that...

Are there manufacturers that build frames that are completely unbranded, maybe as a base for people to modify? that might be very stupid because that doesn't exist.
Forum: Framebuilders
03-28-22, 09:02 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,631
Posted By CFDJ

Oh I'm loving all this info on the frame parts...

Oh I'm loving all this info on the frame parts it's given me so much insight! I did end up starting stripping the paint because I was getting antsy and an (affordable) sandblaster was over an hour...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-22, 08:38 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,304
Posted By CFDJ

I started stripping paint yesterday and...

I started stripping paint yesterday and discovered there really isn't anything under there! So I guess this was a custom frame by someone on their own?...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-25-22, 10:44 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,631
Posted By CFDJ

Gotcha okay thank you for helping me clear up...

Gotcha okay thank you for helping me clear up that it's likely all on the manufacturing side rather than done aftermarket by the consumer at a later date to either change or update the threading....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-22, 10:22 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,304
Posted By CFDJ

Oh yes absolutely! I was distracted and not...

Oh yes absolutely! I was distracted and not totally reading the question correctly, my bad! There definitely is a threaded eyelet protruding from this for a fender but yes you are right it's very odd...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-22, 09:53 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,304
Posted By CFDJ

Oh that's amazing! LEt me know if you need any...

Oh that's amazing! LEt me know if you need any other pictures that might help you nail something down. I also have more pictures when it was fully assembled.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-22, 09:41 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,304
Posted By CFDJ

I got you. When you say reinforcement, are you...

I got you. When you say reinforcement, are you talking about brazed ornamentation (like a diamond shape) when connecting the bridge to the chainstay tubes or something else? but yes other than this...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-25-22, 09:37 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,631
Posted By CFDJ

Would it be at all possible that they changed the...

Would it be at all possible that they changed the threading from BSE or ITA when they did this or is that completely impossible? I would think yes but I feel I should ask since I'm still trying to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-22, 09:33 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,304
Posted By CFDJ

I feel there is a lot hiding under the surface...

I feel there is a lot hiding under the surface that I hope is still visible and not totally sanded down before the last repainted it. I recently asked the guy I bought it from years ago who they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-22, 09:29 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,304
Posted By CFDJ

Oh yes that's completely true I forgot to mention...

Oh yes that's completely true I forgot to mention the double water bottle brazes were another idiosynchronicity since the BB would indicate something older but all the parts would indicate something...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-22, 09:21 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,304
Posted By CFDJ

the small hole on the seatstay tube isn't for a...

the small hole on the seatstay tube isn't for a fender but just manufacturing to allow for water to escape. It's also likely there so if the framebuilder wanted to add a fender they could bore out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-22, 09:00 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,304
Posted By CFDJ

You hit he nail on the head. it's simple details...

You hit he nail on the head. it's simple details were originally leaning my to peugeot as well but the more i researched, this frame had lots of care done to it, especially with the subtly flattened...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-22, 08:48 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,304
Posted By CFDJ

I was thinking that most of it was Vitus from the...

I was thinking that most of it was Vitus from the styling and it having similarities to some other french makers so vitus might make sense depending on it's production year but since it's bracket is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-22, 04:04 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,304
Posted By CFDJ

There's a lot I would associate with Italian as...

There's a lot I would associate with Italian as well! I haven't looked much into Belgium makers much but It does have aspects that match a lot of belgian makers I was not aware of existing. I think...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-22, 03:10 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,304
Posted By CFDJ

Mystery Frame (Totally Unknown)

I'm Building a bike for a friend from this frame, I am very curious about the manufacturer and not getting much from the base it's at. It has a French Threaded Bottom Bracket and follows a lot of...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-24-22, 02:21 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,631
Posted By CFDJ

Bottom Bracket Threading Mystery

I have this French race bike 70s-80s that has a french threaded BB that I am building for a friend. I took off the BB to see some artifacting that makes me think it was retapped or modified some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-22, 01:33 PM
Replies: 7,842
Views: 937,165
Posted By CFDJ

Frame I'm building up for a friend

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French frame I'm building up for a friend. I thought that taking it down...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-22, 08:24 PM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,133,079
Posted By CFDJ

it doesn’t have any identifying markers of any...

it doesn’t have any identifying markers of any kind really inside or out. They could have been sanded down before it was repainted a couple owners ago but without stripping I can’t confirm. I have it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-22, 04:33 PM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,133,079
Posted By CFDJ

Here is my French BIke! Its manufacturer is still...

Here is my French BIke! Its manufacturer is still a mystery but I loved going through this thread trying to nail something down. Of course just because it has a French Threaded BB doesn't always mean...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-22, 06:42 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 113,946
Posted By CFDJ

My Contribution is still a mystery to me and kind...

My Contribution is still a mystery to me and kind of an enigma! Since going through this thread I am seeing bikes that seem more like mine than any motobecane or peugeot catalogue I've seen. Look so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-22, 05:27 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 17,583
Posted By CFDJ

Does anyone know if Merckx ever made an...

Does anyone know if Merckx ever made an externally routed rear brake frame?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-22, 04:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,844
Posted By CFDJ

It definitely could be and I felt that made sense...

It definitely could be and I felt that made sense for a good while especially since a large framebuilder supply company operated in Portland where I bought it in. Then when I realized it's Bottom...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-22, 12:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,844
Posted By CFDJ

I have the headset pictures attached in the post...

I have the headset pictures attached in the post right above. The stem is aftermarket cinelli A1 remake so it's not giving up much info. I attached a picture of the inside seat tube. The seatpost...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-22, 11:02 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,844
Posted By CFDJ

Oh you didn't miss that being mentioned. I did...

Oh you didn't miss that being mentioned. I did this recently for a thread on a different website. The stem is a Cinelli A1 remake 26mm and I have pictures of the fork and headset to show no markings...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-22, 10:18 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,844
Posted By CFDJ

You're absolutely right, That's been some things...

You're absolutely right, That's been some things i've discovered recently but forgot to update the post.

The crank is definitely triomphe
Brakes are likely Chorus from the dashes on the lever...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-22, 12:09 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,844
Posted By CFDJ

I was originally leaning toward columbus as well...

I was originally leaning toward columbus as well but some of the early Vitus Is making more sense especially with the bottom bracket braze and the general styling. it's some progress!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-22, 09:46 AM
Replies: 2,562
Views: 959,891
Posted By CFDJ

No offence taken! This picture was after a ride...

No offence taken! This picture was after a ride where it shifted from a bad pothole and I didn't notice until after I posted. it's definitely comfortable but the reach it a little too far for my APE...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-22, 06:50 PM
Replies: 2,562
Views: 959,891
Posted By CFDJ

I think mainly I just need a different seatpost...

I think mainly I just need a different seatpost with a smaller offset so it fits be better and I’ve been debating a Phil wood BB so everything spins a little easier. I don’t have much planned because...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-22, 01:22 PM
Replies: 2,562
Views: 959,891
Posted By CFDJ

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/bike_1_35517a6d2614fb203bb5eac5a01e0d8eb957a57e.jpg
This is my mystery bike that's been a light project for me the past handful of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-22, 01:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,844
Posted By CFDJ

Oh yeah true I forgot the size difference of ITA...

Oh yeah true I forgot the size difference of ITA and FR. Neither the DO or fork end have any branding. The only artifacting that's "left" on the bike are the angle stamps on the stem lugs. It's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-22, 11:55 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,844
Posted By CFDJ

Oh that makes sense. I'll check them out and see!...

Oh that makes sense. I'll check them out and see! Thanks for mentioning them! It follows the right hand side threading on both sides, The last time I took the BB off to clean, lube and make sure it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-22, 11:51 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,844
Posted By CFDJ

They're great and yeah it's a solid reason to...

They're great and yeah it's a solid reason to keep working on it but not going full into a major overhaul. Thanks for sharing!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-22, 01:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,844
Posted By CFDJ

thanks! There’s so many aspects of this frame...

thanks! There’s so many aspects of this frame that feel so well made and just infuriate me that I can’t mail something down because I feel it’s something pretty special, aside from me just loving it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-22, 01:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,844
Posted By CFDJ

oh that’s also a good point! I haven’t realized...

oh that’s also a good point! I haven’t realized many of these parts are chorus rather than victory which is great and more mixed than I realized. And the back brake nut went missing a year back and I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-22, 01:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,844
Posted By CFDJ

that’s totally true and I have thought about that...

that’s totally true and I have thought about that possibility but it’s hard to come up with any path to possibly tracking that or finding some lists of smaller makers.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-22, 01:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,844
Posted By CFDJ

oh I haven’t heard of that website before but...

oh I haven’t heard of that website before but I’ll check that out and see what info they may have as well! I can’t be totally sure it’s French honestly.

oh I haven’t looked at nervex lugs much! Is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-22, 01:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,844
Posted By CFDJ

Oh you’re totally right! Thanks so much for...

Oh you’re totally right! Thanks so much for pointing that out!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-22, 01:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,844
Posted By CFDJ

that’a totally true. It doesn’t necessarily have...

that’a totally true. It doesn’t necessarily have to be a French bike per-say, ive just felt like it followed a lot of French styling from that period and from what I’ve read, many of the other...
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